The Collared Collection
“Doris and May, kept in line and ably assisted by Karen, May’s daughter-in-law, had really come up trumps on the catering side and between them prepared enough delicious buffet food to feed a ravenous regiment – and there wouldn’t be anything so mundane as a curled-up sandwich in sight. As an accomplished culinary klutz, Callie was deeply impressed – and as the icing on the cake (so to speak), Karen insisted she would transport the feast to Susan’s house the following day, which saved her having to worry over the logistics of that side of things.
They’d acquired sufficient alcohol and soft drinks on a sale or return basis to keep a battalion of drunks afloat for several months, courtesy Harry’s uncle, one Seamus O’Connor, who reminded Callie of Peter Ustinov in his latter years. Seamus’ anecdotes weren’t nearly as entertaining, but since he was lending them acres of plates, glasses and cutlery free of charge, he was more than OK in her book. Staying busy was therapeutic – it kept the s...earing sadness of the occasion firmly hitched to the back of her mind.MoreLess
They’d acquired sufficient alcohol and soft drinks on a sale or return basis to keep a battalion of drunks afloat for several months, courtesy Harry’s uncle, one Seamus O’Connor, who reminded Callie of Peter Ustinov in his latter years. Seamus’ anecdotes weren’t nearly as entertaining, but since he was lending them acres of plates, glasses and cutlery free of charge, he was more than OK in her book. Staying busy was therapeutic – it kept the s...earing sadness of the occasion firmly hitched to the back of her mind.MoreLess
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