I love the one with the kid crazed on Hawaiian punch. You guys really know how to do a block party. I go to one tomorrow and was thinking of driving by the store on the way to pick up a package of cookies. (Yes, I drive to my block parties b/c I don’t live on a block.)
All we have is a Steinway parlor grand, a couple guitars, a mandolin, an autoharp, and some bagpipes… in my living room! I would be very happy if a sax lived next door, though.
When the Tongans next door threw a baby luau a couple years ago, they had a complete local-kine blow-out and invited EVERYBODY from the neighborhood. They had a great band with big drums, and hula and fire dancers! The guy works at the Board of Water Supply now, but I guess they are royalty back in Tonga.
Okay, that’s it, I’m moving. I live in the wrong neighborhood. We have no block parties, just some dude who murdered someone for drugs a few blocks away this spring and freaked me out terribly. Bossy, give me your address – new neighbors are coming! (KIDDING)
Ah, the Bossy blocks are the best blocks. My blocks party would involve a lot of retired folks mowing their grass three times in different directions to make a nice pattern, and then sipping lemonade and complaining about my lawn. I would be inside with my friends drinking wine and avoiding mosquitoes. Bossy is welcome to come to the indoor party and drink wine too. (White Castle optional!)
Looks like a wonderful group of friendly people. The neighborhood has a stop in and say hello persona.. Often missing from people today. Seems like a wonderful Southern hospitality kind of day.
Glad all went well..
Dorothy from grammology
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(Actually my parents neighborhood is like that too. I just have a crazy-ass circus-collector old neighbor dude and a lot of r-tards who drive too fast down my street and make me shake my fists out the window like an old lady.)
Wow, they say Hawaiians are among the happiest in the country. You might think it’s because of the sunshine and tropical atmosphere, but my gut tells me it’s from drinking all that Hawaiian Punch. I mean, my God, look at that girl’s face.
Wow!!! what a blast. Multigenerational. You have a great neighborhood! All those kids will remember this as so much fun – and when they grow up and settle down, maybe they’ll continue on the tradition.
Awwww, that looks like so much fun! My street had a party at Christmas time. Spent most of the time listening to the old bag across the road whine about how many times I leave the house a day… apparently they COUNT!
If we tried to have a blocks party in my area, I’m pretty sure the neighbors would shut us down. They didn’t even want a Little League backstop set up in the empty field in our neighborhood because they were afraid they wouldn’t have any privacy when they wanted to barbeque. I guess my neighbors must barbeque in the nude or something.
Now that would make an interesting blocks party.
Anyway, I’m jealous! I wanna live where Bossy lives!
Have I ever told you about the party we threw at the end of our cul-de-sac for the entire neighborhood? We had a stage, our mailman’s mand played, we roasted a pig, we had tents and a keg, and… well, it was just first-rate.
That said, Bossy’s ‘hood looks like one where I could fit right in, what with that glass of merlot that’s often affixed to my right hand.
Looks like it was such a fun party and a great time was had by all, except the sax player who had to go to the other side of the house and all. Did you all not like him or his style or what? Inquiring minds want to know….and we want to know why there is the back seat of a car in the yard. Don’t even try telling me it is a car seat.
Hope ours is as much fun, but we are waiting until fall. It is far too hot here in Texas now.
Hi Bossy,
That looks like a fun party. Sad we don’t have parties of that kind here.
I’m a regular reader of this space and love it here. Was in a fowl mood before I read this. Your posts never fail to cheer me up
Just wanted to thank you for that.
Thank you!
Holy Crap! You’ve got one hip neighborhood! I really REALLY hope that I live in a place like that someday. My neighbors I have now are all hermits. Maybe that’s why I fit right in. lol.
Can I come live in your town Bossy? I’ll just make myself a little nest next to Stella- you won’t even notice me. This post makes me want to get out of the city, NOW.
Sarah @ Ordinary Days says
June 27, 2008 at 2:01 pmWhat a blast! When is Bossy moving to my neighborhood and organizing a party?
Whit says
June 27, 2008 at 2:03 pmMy blocks party would have a lot less fun and a lot more meth.
Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants says
June 27, 2008 at 2:12 pmSweet!
Lori says
June 27, 2008 at 2:15 pmDamn, that’s one helluva party! My neighbors are all cranky and don’t want to participate when I try to organize a party!
Smalltown Mom says
June 27, 2008 at 2:16 pmBossy has a fun neighborhood!
Ok, Where Was I? says
June 27, 2008 at 2:26 pmI love the one with the kid crazed on Hawaiian punch. You guys really know how to do a block party. I go to one tomorrow and was thinking of driving by the store on the way to pick up a package of cookies. (Yes, I drive to my block parties b/c I don’t live on a block.)
sheasy says
June 27, 2008 at 2:28 pmI definitely need more saxophone in my life.
Foolery says
June 27, 2008 at 2:49 pmThat looks like SO much fun. We could have a block party, but a country block would be a big, big area. Maybe we’ll start with a driveway party.
davido says
June 27, 2008 at 2:50 pmThat white fuzzy dog looks like ours…
andrea says
June 27, 2008 at 3:01 pmHow awesome is that! I so can’t wait to move.
Noelle says
June 27, 2008 at 3:01 pmHoly cow, you live in some kind of suburban wonderland. But for the animals that ate up on your plants.
marchelle says
June 27, 2008 at 3:10 pmBossy’s ‘hood is hella cool.
Janssen says
June 27, 2008 at 3:29 pmWell. Time to move to Bossy’s neighborhood.
Andrea's Sweet Life says
June 27, 2008 at 3:33 pmEven Bossy’s neighbors are cool. Bossy lives a charmed life!
Out here in the country, we don’t have blocks. Unless you count the ones our neighbors have their trucks up on.
Tootsie Farklepants says
June 27, 2008 at 3:34 pmWOW! My cordial but not social cul-de-sac is pea green with envy.
so NOT cool says
June 27, 2008 at 3:35 pmGoodness, this almost makes me want to like my neighbors!
Ellen says
June 27, 2008 at 3:56 pmThat looks so fun! You obviously know how to throw a party!
Heather says
June 27, 2008 at 4:02 pmI sooooo wanna live in Bossy’s neighborhood. Can I….purdy pleeeze?!!
Gretchen says
June 27, 2008 at 4:03 pmWhat great memories you are making for all those kids!
Heather B. says
June 27, 2008 at 4:09 pmI am now convinced that you live in one of the coolest towns/neighborhoods in the country. Can I come live with you?
Katy says
June 27, 2008 at 4:16 pmYour blocks are rockin! Our block parties consist of everyone coming out of their houses if there’s fire truck nearby.
Katy
http://mynutvillage.com/
Suzy says
June 27, 2008 at 4:18 pmDibs on the guy with the sax. And the socks.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
June 27, 2008 at 4:20 pmBossy’s blocks have got it goin’ on!
Denise says
June 27, 2008 at 4:26 pmwell, well….that looks FUN!!!
Manic Mommy says
June 27, 2008 at 4:34 pmWon’t you, please?
Won’t you, please?
Please won’t you be,
My Neighbor?
All Adither says
June 27, 2008 at 5:26 pmGood summertime fun! Did Bossy and her husband get up and jam out?
Mrs. G. says
June 27, 2008 at 5:42 pmI wish I lived in Bossy’s neighborhood.
ms picket to you says
June 27, 2008 at 5:43 pmLove the ladies shaking hands.
“I live at 63!” “I am 82!” “Let’s be best friends!” “OK!”
And peace fell upon the land.
I love summer. And neighbors. I really do.
MP says
June 27, 2008 at 5:43 pmFun party… music, kids, food, booze, hawaiian punch..what else do you need?
Sass E-mum says
June 27, 2008 at 6:01 pmThat looks so cool. I’m going to Hutstock (a mini music festival in a beach hut, he he, sooo cool) tomorrow. You’ve got me very excited.
Mary Alice says
June 27, 2008 at 6:53 pmI wanna live on your blocks.
Caroline says
June 27, 2008 at 7:00 pmI WANT A SAXOPHONE ON *MY* BLOCK!!!
All we have is a Steinway parlor grand, a couple guitars, a mandolin, an autoharp, and some bagpipes… in my living room! I would be very happy if a sax lived next door, though.
When the Tongans next door threw a baby luau a couple years ago, they had a complete local-kine blow-out and invited EVERYBODY from the neighborhood. They had a great band with big drums, and hula and fire dancers! The guy works at the Board of Water Supply now, but I guess they are royalty back in Tonga.
superblondgirl says
June 27, 2008 at 8:01 pmOkay, that’s it, I’m moving. I live in the wrong neighborhood. We have no block parties, just some dude who murdered someone for drugs a few blocks away this spring and freaked me out terribly. Bossy, give me your address – new neighbors are coming! (KIDDING)
Melissa says
June 27, 2008 at 8:07 pmI want to live in Bossy’s House (Houses? Block/blocks…. House/houses… I’m not picky.)
MommyTime says
June 27, 2008 at 8:24 pmAh, the Bossy blocks are the best blocks. My blocks party would involve a lot of retired folks mowing their grass three times in different directions to make a nice pattern, and then sipping lemonade and complaining about my lawn. I would be inside with my friends drinking wine and avoiding mosquitoes. Bossy is welcome to come to the indoor party and drink wine too. (White Castle optional!)
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
June 27, 2008 at 8:30 pmI’m moving. Next door. Tomorrow AM.
Dorothy Stahlnecker says
June 27, 2008 at 8:31 pmLooks like a wonderful group of friendly people. The neighborhood has a stop in and say hello persona.. Often missing from people today. Seems like a wonderful Southern hospitality kind of day.
Glad all went well..
Dorothy from grammology
remember to hug your gram
grammology.com
vuboq says
June 27, 2008 at 10:45 pmbossy has the BEST neighbors EVER (other than mine, of course). *smooches*
Maria says
June 27, 2008 at 10:56 pmDude. Fairytale neighborhood. Awesome.
(Actually my parents neighborhood is like that too. I just have a crazy-ass circus-collector old neighbor dude and a lot of r-tards who drive too fast down my street and make me shake my fists out the window like an old lady.)
Avitable says
June 27, 2008 at 11:54 pmThat looks like it was a fun time!
Black Hockey Jesus says
June 28, 2008 at 3:10 amThat girl’s fucking psycho for some Hawaiian Punch. She totally freaked out some Black Hockey Jesus.
Bossy's Friend Martha's Sister says
June 28, 2008 at 6:48 amWow, those kids look so excited! FUN
Grandma J says
June 28, 2008 at 9:34 amHow many is “blocks”? I’m guessing my compound just missed the cut.
Looks like a real hootenanny, but no Stella?
Laura says
June 28, 2008 at 10:28 amBossy’s bloxks rock!! Can I come over next time?!
heart shaped hedges says
June 28, 2008 at 10:42 amAre there any houses for sale in your hood? Cause, maybe I want to move there….seems so much fun!
Ellie says
June 28, 2008 at 11:25 amDidn’t you just have a block party LAST WEEKEND? Harumph. I want to live in YOUR ‘hood.
Jen says
June 28, 2008 at 12:18 pmLucky!
I live outside the city limits. All my neighbors do is burn trash and shoot squirrels with their shot gun at 5 AM.
Jozet at Halushki says
June 28, 2008 at 1:20 pmCool! Looks like one of my sister’s parties, except without the mandolins and goats!
Jill says
June 28, 2008 at 1:21 pmWow, they say Hawaiians are among the happiest in the country. You might think it’s because of the sunshine and tropical atmosphere, but my gut tells me it’s from drinking all that Hawaiian Punch. I mean, my God, look at that girl’s face.
g says
June 28, 2008 at 1:54 pmWow!!! what a blast. Multigenerational. You have a great neighborhood! All those kids will remember this as so much fun – and when they grow up and settle down, maybe they’ll continue on the tradition.
The Cheap Chick says
June 28, 2008 at 3:26 pmApparently my invite got lost in the mail… oh well. There’s always next year.
The Domestic Goddess says
June 28, 2008 at 6:01 pmI see Martha! HI MARTHA!
JCK says
June 29, 2008 at 3:05 amLooks like a great time!
Manager Mom says
June 29, 2008 at 6:05 amThose are the kinds of afternoons that kids remember forever… love it!
Kelley says
June 29, 2008 at 8:45 amAwwww, that looks like so much fun! My street had a party at Christmas time. Spent most of the time listening to the old bag across the road whine about how many times I leave the house a day… apparently they COUNT!
Helen E. H. Madden says
June 29, 2008 at 11:25 amIf we tried to have a blocks party in my area, I’m pretty sure the neighbors would shut us down. They didn’t even want a Little League backstop set up in the empty field in our neighborhood because they were afraid they wouldn’t have any privacy when they wanted to barbeque. I guess my neighbors must barbeque in the nude or something.
Now that would make an interesting blocks party.
Anyway, I’m jealous! I wanna live where Bossy lives!
Mommy Cracked says
June 29, 2008 at 7:29 pmNow THIS is what summer is all about.
Meg says
June 29, 2008 at 7:49 pmHave I ever told you about the party we threw at the end of our cul-de-sac for the entire neighborhood? We had a stage, our mailman’s mand played, we roasted a pig, we had tents and a keg, and… well, it was just first-rate.
That said, Bossy’s ‘hood looks like one where I could fit right in, what with that glass of merlot that’s often affixed to my right hand.
Jason says
June 29, 2008 at 10:26 pmI’m flying out for the next one.
AmberStar says
June 29, 2008 at 10:57 pmLooks like it was such a fun party and a great time was had by all, except the sax player who had to go to the other side of the house and all. Did you all not like him or his style or what? Inquiring minds want to know….and we want to know why there is the back seat of a car in the yard. Don’t even try telling me it is a car seat.
Hope ours is as much fun, but we are waiting until fall. It is far too hot here in Texas now.
apathy lounge says
June 29, 2008 at 11:37 pmI’d love to do something like that on our street. Or maybe I should just move to your area. Probably a damn sight cooler.
Lively says
June 30, 2008 at 2:25 amHi Bossy,
That looks like a fun party. Sad we don’t have parties of that kind here.
I’m a regular reader of this space and love it here. Was in a fowl mood before I read this. Your posts never fail to cheer me up
Just wanted to thank you for that.
Thank you!
carolyn says
June 30, 2008 at 11:33 amI love the wild eyed Hawaiian Punch pic.
erin says
June 30, 2008 at 12:01 pmWish I lived on Bossy’s block!
Julie in Houston says
June 30, 2008 at 11:23 pmHoly Crap! You’ve got one hip neighborhood! I really REALLY hope that I live in a place like that someday. My neighbors I have now are all hermits. Maybe that’s why I fit right in. lol.
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HeyJoe says
July 3, 2008 at 2:18 pmI don’t know where you live, but I want to move there. Please forward details.
heyjoe00@yahoo.com
Samantha says
July 3, 2008 at 2:52 pmCan I come live in your town Bossy? I’ll just make myself a little nest next to Stella- you won’t even notice me. This post makes me want to get out of the city, NOW.