Office Christmas Party

December 10th was the office party for my sister's business. For the first time in years, it wasn't held here at the house (due to my brother-in-law's illness) but at the Pacific Athletic Club - an absolutely beautiful place with a huge banquet room. The hors d'oeuvres were a Mediterranean blend and there was an open bar along with wine, champagne and beer. The dinner offered prime rib and chicken with everything you could think of to accompany them - various salads, pasta, fruit, etc.



The service was exceptional - every time I returned to my table, my napkin was neatly folded in my place and my drinks were refilled. Dirty dishes disappeared as if by magic. I took my friend Mary and we had a great time along with the other 70 or so people. We had a gift exchange - I ended up with a portable steamer/wrinkle remover (not one that works on the face unfortunately) and Mary had a stand-up jewelry doll to hold your rings, necklace, etc., when you take them off. It was a very pleasant 4 hours.