Rummi Kub Group

My lovely guests from left to right: Marta, Sylvia, Mary (sitting) Pilar (standing) Leti, Cecilia and Mercedes

One of the things I love about La Paz are the many varied activities one can get themselves into if they have the inclination.  Recently, a friend invited me to play in their Rummi group.  Needless to say, I felt very flattered as these groups get formed and they stay the size they are. The people (in this case, ladies) get comfortable with each other and know what and what not to talk about.  These get-togethers are like therapy sessions you might pay a lot of money for!  Problems are hashed out, peoples lives are up-dated and general goodwill is performed.  One of the ladies in this group has had health issues for a while, so the ladies of the group decided they would gather all the clothing items, kitchen gadgetry, appliances, furniture and general "stuff" they didn't use any more and have a huge garage sale to raise funds for her surgery.  The garage sale was so successful that it has turned into an on-going money raiser for her.  I had the pleasure of volunteering some time at the garage sale and I not only contributed "stuff", I brought home purchases!  I call that a win-win. 

Another thing about this group is that they serve a full dinner before they play, not just little snackies like chips or nuts!  Last Friday was to be my first time hosting and I was stressed. What to serve? What will they think when they see I am furniture challenged but actually like it this way? Would they be able to relax with someone they've only met on a couple of occasions? And, none of these ladies speak English, or if they do they keep it to themselves!

Well, I am happy to report that all went well!  The ladies arrived at 8:30 p.m. (normally my bed time, but I had prepared at 3:00 p.m. with a cup of black coffee and a chocolate cupcake)! There were about five women that couldn't make it.  I decided to make something the ladies may never have tried, so I made Spring Rolls, Jaye was kind enough to come over and help me make Chicken Curry, I steamed up some rice and made lemon pies for dessert!

Dinner was a hit, the ladies were kind, gracious and ate everything!  I can't wait until it's my turn again, but next time I won't be so stressed about it.  Yeah, right!  I might mention that the party ended after midnight and I stayed awake for the whole thing!

Snacks

Spring Rolls

Jaye's Chicken Curry

Lemon Cream Pie