We let it fall and on the second day...

Puntabupoolparty, Day 2 (Saturday)

Satruday morning arrived and I got out of bed and ready way early, like 9:00. Which, believe me IS way early for me. Tim and I made plans to hit the continental breakfast, and when we got there we ran into Harry (of the Michelle M. & Harry fame) who had just finished his meal. The three of us sat together while Tim and I ate breakfast (I avoided the make-your-own-waffle machine, as it looked too tricky and I didn't wanna look stupid). Afterwards, the three of us went to take a short walk, which ended up being a 50 minute walk around nearly abandoned industrial parks. Then we returned to the room to rest before the big party.

At the party, in addition to myself, and Craiggers, there was Patricia (his mom), Sonny (his dad), Amanda (his sister), FDOT, Tam, her daugher Kristin, Michelle M. & Harry, Justin, Paul, David, Josh, Enrico, VUBOQ, Adam, Mikey, Jere, Nathan, and Chris D. There were cameo appearances by Natalie Portman, Craig's Wife, Super Viagra, Felice, and Evil Bunny. There was also a large buffet of universally delicious foods, more alcohol than the average bar has on hand on a Satruday night, belly flops, Vegemite, lots of cameras, orange creamcicle punch, group photos, and much much mingling.

The party started about 2:00pm, and I'm pretty sure I left about 10:30pm, and it still doesn't seem like I spent enough time with this unbelievably awesome group of people. Following the party, Nathan drove me back to the hotel, as he was staying in my room the next two nights. We hung out and talked a bit, getting to know each other and then went to sleep.

And of course, there are photos of the day!


This is what I had for breakfast. Since I'm in the Biggest Loser contest on Cocky&Rude, I certainly did NOT have a bowl of corn flakes with whole milk, a bagel with strawberry and grape jam, a hard boiled egg, nor a cup of orange juice to wash it all down with. Nope, no sir, not me.


Mikey, wearing his red high top sneaker, and Tam NOT wearing hers. Unless they traded shoes when I wasn't looking.


The Purple Puntabulous Bathroom! YAY!!!


After a 9 hour road trip that actually took 12 hours, and a detour through Connecticut, Nathan finally arrived, wearing a purple swimsuit no less!


To demonstate his physical prowess, David hefted first Michelle M. and then VUBOQ. But really, as pixie-ish as they both are, was that really a challenge? Someone suggested he pick me up like that, which I was sure he couldn't do. Although, I said he could probably hold one of my legs, and thusly he did, holding me just like he's holding VUBOQ here, albeit with my right leg on the ground. I didn't get a photo, but Michelle M. did...one of many she's gonna have to send me.


Natalie Portman, Craig's Wife, getting a little sugar while Felice watches the alcohol wantingly.


Purple bush in the incredible botanical garden that was the Puntabubackyard.


David and Harry (of the Michelle M. & Harry fame), the only two to actually go IN the pool at the Puntabupoolparty.


The bench. We pulled our money, gave it to Craig and had him buy his parents something nice, which was this. It was our gift to them for opening thier home to a bunch of strangers like us. And you don't get more strange than us.


Patricia and Sonny enjoying the bench. Anyone want any CAW-fee to go with that?


The gang, in one of the many different combinations of mingling.


This is as far as Jere got into the pool.


Mikey demonstrating his greatest talent. FDot is apparently shocked and Chris D. intrigued.


Patricia and Craig. I LOVE Patricia! She's so much fun, and a great sport. AND a helluva a Scrabble player!


Craig + Vegemite = this look


Mikey + Vegemite = this view, pre-vomiting.


Harry + Vegemite = this view. He musta liked it. Or was too drunk to actually taste it.


A photo at night of Enrico and Craig when my flash didn't go off. But does anyone else find it odd that one flash is aimed at Enrico's face and another at Craig's crotch?


Another permutation of the mingling.


Michelle M. had photos taken of everyone. And just so you know, she's standing on a ladder next to me so she can appear a bit taller. She's really only 8 inches tall.


The girls aka The Puntabulous Ladies Auxiliary.


Harry and Michelle. Aren't the just the cutest couple?


Cocky, Rude and Awesome. You figure out which is which, I still can't.


Hmmm, um, boys, is there something you want to tell the rest of us?


And the obligatory group photo, thanks to Chris D. and his timer! For those who may not know everyone we have, left to right, FDOT, Chris D., David, Nathan, Mikey, VUBOQ, Michelle M, Enrico, Justin, Paul and Tam. Back row, Adam, Craig, Jere and me! (You'll note who made sure he got his arm around Craig's neck possessively for a few photos, I trust)

Still more to come!

POLT