A little Mermaid get together in my front yard

It has been since the end of March that the pool at the Denver Athletic Club has been closed and the Mermaids (Len named my water aerobic group, the Mermaids) have not been able to get together.  So Jennifer (fellow mermaid) and I decided to host a "social distancing" party in my front yard and limit the number to under ten ladies.

 I sent out an email to the mermaids and this is what I wrote:

Game Plan:

Everyone bring an appetizer

(along with a serving utensil).

Your own libation and lawn chair.

We will have designated spots appropriately

spaced out in the front yard.

Protocol:

Take your chair and drinks to your designated spot in the yard (there will be markers).

Place your appetizer on the large round table.

Sanitize your hands from the large pump.

Put on a pair of gloves (provided).

Serve yourself from the array of appetizers.

We will provide paper plates, forks and napkins.

Dress Code:

Nice casual... colorful if possible.

NO sweat pants, latex or pajamas.

Bras required.

Make up (optional but encouraged).

Pedicures and hair cuts not mandatory.

 

I made yard signs with everyone's individual name.  The drawing is of a mermaid soaking in a margarita glass with the caption, "What's Your Therapy?"  Secured to a piece of coat hanger, I put them in the grass, over six feet apart.

 

When this awful virus reared its ugly head, Jennifer ordered some TP on line.  It finally arrived, six weeks later, and it was the funnest stuff.  Petite rolls made in China!  A perfect party favor.   Jennifer found some mermaid fabric and made everyone a mask which was also included in the gift bag.  I tied the brown paper bags up with blue raffia with a tag reading " We have you covered!  Coming and Going.  Jennifer and Robin".   Then hung them on the back side of everyone's yard sign.

 Beth was the first to arrive with her puff pastry cheese sticks.

 Jennifer and Lynn.

 Melinda.

 Jean.

 Anne

 Debbi

I made Jalapeno Poppers stuffed with chorizo, Gouda and cream cheese, thinly sliced scallions  and then wrapped with a piece of bacon.
We had a great array of appetizers from two different shrimp dishes, smoked salmon, bean dish, skewered fruit and a cheese plate.
It turned into a beautiful evening and one of the hottest days we have had in Denver so far.  Fun was had by all and it was so nice to get together again!

Next get together will be coffee and pastries in the morning and everyone is to bring their own dumb bells and body bars.  I am sure we will receive some funny looks from people going by in their cars when we start doing our "arm" workout.