Patriot Fervor is Doused, but Sports Widow Super Bowl III Party is a Success
February 4, 2008 9:27 AM | 0 Comments
Needless to say, after spending the past week incorporating "My Pats" into every conversation and trying to internalize fan fervor, it was really disappointing when the New England Patriots lost yesterday. Well, momentarily disappointing might be more accurate. I nearly missed the denouement, because I was about to march upstairs to bust up a fracas between some of the kids who attended our Sports Widow Super Bowl III Party, when it occurred to me that something monumental was about to happen. Surprise, those New York Giants pulled it out at the last minute! The scoundrels. So much for "My Pats."
Super Bowl Extra Large 2 Reflections
Distracted. Barely watched the game, and asked other sports widows what they remembered about last year, which was mainly the food.
Crowded like sardines. Loved seeing everyone wedged into our basement family room with eyes glued to the TV. Seating ranged from a futon (yes, we still have one) to beach chairs and pillows. You had to WANT to be there.
Flat-screen, giant-sized, HDTV, please! Am beginning to resent our ancient, 27-inch relic of a TV.
Advertising Reigns. Loved the e-commerce commercials with the talking baby. I'm going to see if he can be our financial planner.
Missing Song. Loved hearing Tom Petty, but was disappointed that he didn't sing You Don't Have to Live Like a Refugee.
The Kid Police. Need a better strategy for supervising elementary-age kids during these parties. They mostly watched The Puppy Bowl on an upstairs TV, but they also got a little wild at times.
Lukewarm: BAD. Need a chafing dish or something to keep stuff warm.
YEOWWWW. Still recovering from the spicy Manly Mexican Bites my husband Bryan made. He's a great cook, but those things were HOT. (An Emeril Lagasse recipe from Food Network)
Quintessential Super Bowl Fare. Loved the Buffalo Chicken Wings with Bleu Cheese dip, also compliments of Bryan and Emeril.
Tell me about your Super Bowl experience. Did you host a party, go to a party, go shopping, read a book?
The Sports Widow
(aka Nan Hall)
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