A little trouble getting the band back together

Cas and I hadn't done any pub trivia since summertime. We both agreed that it would present a pretty substantial challenge to drink beers and play trivia on a Tuesday night and follow it up with any kind of meaningful instruction on a Wednesday.

Quizmaster Brett seemed glad to see us return, but he struggled to understand how our jobs would be so engrossing that we couldn't drink beers and play games every Tuesday night. I guess you'd have to be a teacher to get it. 

Anyhow, Cas and I managed to meet up with a friend of his who brought her two college-aged children with. We named our team "Down to Clown" and we did our level best. But wow, we're we rusty. It wasn't any help that none of our typical summer teammates were available last night. It would have been great if we could have gotten Jerone or Laura to come out. I'd have loved it if Crissy or Susan was there. I have to wait for the blog post from our friendly quizmaster, but I think we came in seventh. Rather embarrassing, actually. But a great time nonetheless. 

I'm having a leisurely morning, but I'll head out soon and hit up Big Lots on the way to mom and dad's house. I want to pick up the last few things for Christmas. I usually buy some cookies for my colleagues. Beyond that and maybe a gift basket of some sort for Cas' mom, I am totally done Christmas shopping. 

All that's left for seasonal shopping would be gifts for December birthdays. I always feel great triumph when I wrap up Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving, which is a pretty positive thing, because last night's poor showing at pub trivia left me needing a bit of a win.