Monday, August 2, 2010

POT LUCK SUPPER

When we were talking about the pot luck supper on our island, the Cottage Guy and Gal, who have had lots of experience with pot lucks, advised that Cottage Gal should write it up.






The invite which went out to about 60 people, said to bring your "best dish" which did not include potato chips, aka Canada...chips.



Well no one brought chips.




This is Cottage Guy and Gal picking the winner of the best cottage hat

A funny story about her hat...she thought that the former owners had left the "tacky" hat for the cottage.
Well it turns out that we found this hat on the highway
on a rainy day about nine years ago, and gave it to the
granddaughter of the former owners. Cottage Gal now
wears it with pride even though it says "Elva" inside of the brim.





This is the trophy! It was given to us by Tony the mechanic from the marina who said it was usually worn by someone who goofed up in the shop....Bev who won for wearing an umbrella hat was a great sport to pose and many people were thankful not to have won!










I tell you, when my sweetie was thinking of what was going to happen for the first annual pot luck, the expectations were unknown as no one on the island had ever done one before...










So, here is part of the food buffet set out! I tell you I don't know what everyone will do to top this feast for next year!







There were dishes of salmon, trout, awesome chicken
which was a two day marinating, pork roast thinly sliced
and so yummy. The lasagna, salads, just finished off the meal!




The deserts were few....something to note for next year.



Anyway, this blog is for my island friends who will look at the blog today.


Now, Helen, whose daughter Andrea bought these hats at a charity auction a couple of years ago let those of
us who "rate" wear these hats!





The one of a kind hats were designed by some British millinary(?} designers. Andrea thought she'd have to pay a fortune for them...but got a great deal!





So, the proud guy there belongs to Helen who also was part of the planning of the whole event. Mary, my dear friend and Bob helped immensely.





I'm planning on wearing the pink hat to a wedding next year....





So, thanks for coming, thanks for the food, and thanks for all who contributed to the event!
























9 comments :

Shirley said...

What great fun you all look to be having and that is a great idea to wear the hats.
Shirley.

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Love the hats - what a grand party you had.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

looks like you all had fun - it must be nice to live in a small community part of the year where so many participate in a get together.
Food sounds wonderful!
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Quiltgal said...

Looks like it was lots of fun! and Yummy too!

Jennifer said...

Looks like a great party - and I love the hats!

Crispy said...

What a wonderful turnout and everyone is wearing a smile and some are wearing pretty fantastic hats ROFL!!!

I believe this annual event will be looked forward to each year :0)

Crispy

Susan In Texas said...

Lovely hats, potluck sounds like lots of fun. 8)

Susan in Texas

Unknown said...

What a wonderful idea and a great way to get together with the 'neighbours'. Say Hi to Helen for me. Love the hats.. gorgeous

Sandra Henderson said...

Oh my! Reminds me of dinner on the ground at church when I was a kid! I use to LOVE all the different kinds of food and listening to eveyone talk. What a wonderful idea! Well, who needs dessert after that?!? You could make ice cream next year?!?! :) So many, many years of happy times ahead. How lucky you ALL are! Thanks for sharing.
Hat millinery is really an art to behold! Wonder if it's the one who made Camilla's "wheat" hat she wore for her wedding to Charles?!!? :) Great fun!