Parties are a Poppin

As the Betterton Blogger had predicted the afternoon soiree (July 17th) hosted by Dames Pauline and Diane was a total success. However, what really impressed the B-Blogger was the way the neighborhood pitched in to set up tables, prepare some fabulous food and bring the party to a close with clean-up. B-town residents should be proud of this community spirit, now if we could only extend it to our Town Council.

The B-Blogger recently learned that the Dames have an invite list of over 300 people and crowd estimates had the final tally as close to 150. While most friends and neighbors departed at sunset, the Duke aka Dr. Mel, was seen burning the candle on Pauline and Diane's porch well into the night, he has such a gift for gab. Let's not forget the bonnets, while Lady Hollidge did not sport one of her beauties, there was a clear winner, of course it had to have come from Italy and while not PRADA, was both functional and fashionable. Do you know who wore this fabulous adornment? Check out the picture!

While Chelsea's wedding is taking center stage, the B-Blogger believes that this weekend's pool and barbecue at the home of the Bayside Doc's, Malcolm and Mark, will clearly make it to second place. Guests are expected from both North and South as well as the "hood." Rumors are that while Chelsea will be chasing people away the Docs will welcome all.

The B-Blogger's suspicions turned out to be true as well as some magnificent weather. The trio of Jean S., Wendy C and Barbara P. brought a handmade fruit salad that could feed 200. Other Bettertonians and outside guests stoked the food table with delicious desserts and salads. The Bayside Docs grilled up some burgers that garnered some unbelievable raves. Perhaps they should take over the site of Five Rivers Cafe? Truth be told the burgers were cooked by their Philadelphia friend Coop. There was considerable concern voiced by attendees over the fact that sister Hilary and brother-in- law Jon could not be present. After-all who was going to prepare the party's signature dish of Asian Salad? By the sunset there was pretty unanimous agreement that the Docs themselves seem to pull it all off despite the void created by Hilary and Jon.

Mama Shirley, another staple at this event was indeed present and while she didn't make her fabulous blueberry cheese cake, she kept very busy assuring all had name tags, including the Blogger. As the sun began to descend those present choired up with a happy birthday song as a surprise to Lady Hollidge and Doc Malcolm's boyhood friend Lew. It appears that Lew's birthday was October but the Docs got stuck on AMTRAK and never made it to the real event.

As the sun sets this evening its clearly time for the B-Blogger to close this post and await your comments. Remember it is you who will make this blog successful!