Par-TAY!

Here's the low-down on the up-side homey...

The party was fun. Nick and I got their at 4 p.m. with Jason who was freaking out because, as per usual, Eric was being a dork and not taking this seriously at all, while Jason was taking it TOOO seriously.

Soon after we arrived, Dan showed up. Dan's a great guy but he always looks perpetually stoned.

Dan and Eric got into playing guitar and Jason tried to figure out all the A/V stuff that was going to go along with the tunes.

Nick and I just tried to stay out of their way - but it was good for Nick to see some guitar playing upclose and personal.

People started arriving around 5:30ish and the party kicked into gear. Robin, Jason's Wife, made Mojito's and Lemon Drops.

At this point, though, Jason and Eric and Dan were huddled downstairs rocking out and, well, arguing. Eric came upstairs and swore to never work with Jason again but...then went back downstairs and practiced some more.

The rest of the party arrived and the beer and mojitos and Lemon Drops were flying out the door.

I had three beers all by 6 pm.

Miriam and Michelle showed up last about 7:45 after a couple HOT former cheerleaders from the class of '85 showed up.

At 8:20 we started the entertainment with a story from a guest writer and then we showed the tribute to "Grand Cinemas Alderwood" video - very touching - I almost cried.

After that Jason and I read pieces of notes that we had kept since High School. Both equally depressing and fascinating.

Jason read a story and then it came time for the "Fifi" Reunion where they sang the "Paul's Basement" Song and I came out in a shirt too small (Eurythmics - Bumbershoot, '83? '84?) and a cowbell.

At 10 we left and everyone started Karaoke-ing. That went on for hours.

It was a lot of fun.