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Funny thing happened yesterday right before the party was set to begin. The regulator valve on my propane grill stopped working. That grill is only 4 months old! I raced down to the Target where I bought it - they refused to give me one off an existing grill - they don't sell the regulators for the grills they sell. The manager absolutely refused to sell me one off an existing model. Grummmmmmmbbbbbling. I was very fortunate that Ace Hardware was right there and - I found out - yes, they sell those valves.

Racing back to my house, there were already 15 people showed up. Got the grill going, the guy doing the music had his equipment set up and he started cranking out the tunes. Excellent music, great voice. I'm propping this guy cause' he wants to try and get into doing gigs at whatever kinds of events, and yes, he's very good. I believe he was a contractor doing drywall - that kind of industry has totally tanked right now. Very talented individual - if anyone has something they need some live music for, I would definitely recommend him and can send you his info if desired.

At the heighth of attendance, there was about 75 people in the house, in my side yard and out front, plus news people. People brought all kinds of food. Attendees were both from Craigslist and from my local community.

One of my agendas that I came up with after I started this "project" was also accomplished. I was trying to get enough people from my immediate community together to start up a Neighborhood Association (much different than a Homeowner's Association, they're started up to help the people in the community).

The party was a total blast, I had a great time. People stayed as late as 8:00 pm. I was thinking of doing another party - but - it's going to start getting warm and an outdoor party really isn't the greatest thing from my perspective, but that's just because I'm working outside a lot. Actually, I was thinking of having another party possibly at a local park somewhere. I imagine more people would come just for fact of not having to come to a stranger's house.

Anyway, I want to thank everyone that helped out. People brought food, drinks, entertainment, a cool cop car and I'm hopeful that everyone that came had a good time as well.
ben