A DIFFERENT NEW YEAR'S EVE
Last night we were invited to an engagement party. Fifteen people were there, and we enjoyed a lovely dinner. As we were gathered in the living room afterwards, visiting with relatives and getting to know those we hadn't met before, there was an explosion in another part of the house. Those who ran to see what had happened reported back that the head of the family business had been killed! Oh no! We knew the killer was among the fifteen of us gathered, but who was it? We spent considerable time talking with each other, trying to determine who the guilty party was. Clues were given to each of us secretly, and we could share the clues or not. We could even demand money from others who wanted to see our clues.
Finally we were asked to write down who we thought the murderer was. It turned out nobody had it exactly right. There were two killers, and while many of us guessed one of them, nobody got both. One of my clues all but said right out who the killers were and I still missed one of them. No wonder I seldom figure out who the killer is in the mysteries I read. I am usually - literally - clueless.
Yes, you guessed it. It was a murder mystery party set in 1921. It was written and produced by David, and it was brilliant. Many of the guests wore period costumes, and we all had to stay in character the entire evening.
This is Al Capone and his wife Mae. "Al" is in reality the manager of a Christian radio station here in town. Talk about playing against type. He was so realistic, he scared me. "Mae" was outstanding, with a New York accent, a cigarette holder, and all the mannerisms of a 1921 floozy.
Catherine played the best friend of the bride-to-be. I told her she should wear this hat often. It looked great on her
The invited guests, less Catherine and me. We were taking pictures. David is the corpse. Roxey was also playing dead.
Thanks to these four who made the evening such fun. Great job on the script, David, and thanks to Barb for the dinner. It was a lot of fun and surely a different way to ring in the new year.
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