Rice On Ice Going Away Bash

Last night the O'Brien's threw an amazing going away party where 50+ of my friends showed up to wish me luck. The afternoon started off a little slow but as the day progressed, so did the party. There was amazing food including Wanda's famous wings, Nancy's "Rice On Ice Cake", and Kathy's cabbage salad.

Around six o'clock, the drinking games began which included a shot ski (four shot glasses mounted to a ski) and beer pong. I didn't realize beer pong was a family game, but Buddy's son Hunter really got a kick out of it (we filled his cups with water). Although we all had fun, it stayed low key with Wise's great music and a few (too many) songs played by myself. Mary (Kampie) was the only one who cried a little, but I am going to miss her just as much.

In one week my flight leaves Denver for New Zealand! I have my tickets, I'm almost done at Stryker, and still have a little packing to do. This week is going to go fast, but what a great weekend! Thank you to all of those who showed up, we had fun and I am going to miss you all.