On 10/20/2014 5:55 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 10/20/2014 6:21 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> As some of you know, I finished my 35 radiation sessions two weeks ago.
>> I had different people who volunteered to drive me to and from the
>> treatments every day.
>>
>> I am making a barbecue on Saturday to thank them all for their help.
>> Here's what I plan, but I'd appreciate input. I should have about 10
>> people.
>>
>>
>> I will smoke a medium brisket probably Thursday so I can slice it and
>> warm it for the party. Just my rub and no wet stuff.
>>
>> I will have home-made Texas-style sauce on the side with sliced onion
>> rings, dill pickle slices, and some whole wheat buns. (forget about the
>> thick Wonderbread)
>>
>> I am making coleslaw and potato salad and will also make some "baked"
>> beans (I *will* soak the beans) which will slow cook in the crock pot
>> over night.
>>
>> Should I also have a green salad? I would make a balsamic dressing
>> myself. I hate going to a party where there are bottles of dressing
>> provided.
>>
>> I thought about making a watermelon bowl (you hollow out the watermelon
>> and use it as the bowl) with other fruit and melon balls for dessert.
>> Will this be enough dessert? Should I bake some cookies as well?
>>
>> I think a few bottles of good red Texas wine, like a Becker Farms Merlot
>> and maybe one white wine for those who don't drink red, some beer and
>> some soda would fill the drink needs. I do have nice wine glasses and
>> red Solo cups.
>>
>> I know this will be a lot of work for me, so I will pace it out over
>> several days. It is nothing compared to the effort these people made
>> for me over the 7 weeks of treatment. They deserve the very best. Also
>> my Oncologist is invited and says he wants to come.
>>
>> I'd love to hear your thoughts.
>
> It all sounds perfectly lovely and already well planned out. I really
> can't offer suggestions since I've never hosted a barbeque. I do hope
> it turns out well!
>
> Congratulations on the end of radiation treatments. You're still in my
> thoughts. 
>
> Jill
Thanks, Jill. I don't have the PET scan to see if the radiation worked
until I get back from Europe some time after 11/15
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From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas