How-to have a Christmas Carol Ing Party

1. Send out an obscure invitation:

We are going to visit my Asian friend, Carol Ing, in Springbrook on Saturday evening.  My Evlisian friend, Don Craig, will provide the guitar accompaniment (and a few wild hip gyrations). We really need a GOOD turnout, so join us at our house around 6:00 for the kick off…

With kind regards,

Jeremy

2. Follow up questions from the obscure invite with wills, won’ts and maybes:

To allay Jo’s concerns, I thought that I might follow up this email with a wills, won’ts, and maybes…

Wills:
1. We will have some food (of some sort; Michele has volunteered to bring some delectable dumpster dishes).  Any items that you care to bring to increase the vibrato are most welcomed.
2. We will spread some dad-gummed Christmas Joy–even if we have to pinch Doug’s ear!
3. We will visit with Carol Ing at a few homes, and then return to our house for some of David’s fine hot chocolate (spiked with some of my fine Irish Creme).

Won’ts:
1. We won’t be running naked through the neighborhood, Michele.
2. We won’t hurt anyones feelings, talk while others are singing, or allow heresy of any sort.
3. We won’t allow Jo to abstain–even if we have to use force.  (so long as we do not violate rule #2).

Maybes:
1. We may sing a slightly different tempo than Carol (Jo) is accustomed.
2. We may sing in key (but then again we may not).
3. We may not even go to visit Carol but see her cousin Ira Tate Ing instead. All depends on how the pregnant wife is feeling.

3. Put two batches of new homebrew in the fridge (Rudolph Red and Continental Christmas); chill some Irish Creme, and ask someone to make some stiff cider.

4. Clean up the house.

5. Make a delectable dinner for the guests.

I will follow up with a post Carol Ing Post and let you know how it goes.  BTW, if you are interested, stop by tonight–you won’t be disappointed (even an self-proclaimed-atheist like you Ryan).