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.
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From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas