Brian in
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June 3, 2001
It’s that time of the year again, when birds sing, the weather dries out
a bit, and the smell of deep fried foul can be detected for miles. Yes,
it’s time for the annual Deep Fried Turkey party at the Anderson Family
Compound. DFT involves two things in great quantities: turkeys and
tequila. It always starts as a delightful way for friends to get
together and play with hot oil. It always ends badly, usually with a
splitting headache the next morning. At least for me, that’s how it
has always ended. This year’s DFT was no exception, with me rolling
around in bed until 5:00 the next evening wondering if I was going
to live or die. As luck would have it, I ended up living and even
found the time to wade through the 250+ shots I took with the digital camera.
Fred And His Dog
Fred, out in the pouring rain, cooking dogs. The gargantuan deep fryer is out of the picture off to the left.
Margarita Chris
Chris in the kitchen, mixing some very lethal margaritas.
Fred's Buns
Fred and his bun. You never know when you may need to have a bun at the ready, so it's best to keep them handy.
Dead Soldier
The aftermath of turkey and tequila feasting. This was one of three turkeys that fell prey to our appetites that night.
Not Karoke
This is the beginning of the end. Chris, in a drunken stupor, has fired up the Karoke machine.
Idle Curiosity
Stacy and Chad peruse the song list.
The Show Must Go On
And Stacy has naively mentioned that she can sing. Off to the microphone she goes.
Smells Like Ham
But, she's a natural, so there's nothing to worry about. For a vegetarian she sure can lay on the ham.
Nice Quartet
But apparently not scoffing enough.
Too Cool For You
Shawn and Melissa scoffing at the idea that they get in front of the microphone.
Brian's Song
Brian gets into the act too. He's much braver than I am; I'm in the corner hiding behind my beer.
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
And not to be outdone, all the guys sang You've Lost That Loving Feeling.
I Will Survive
All the girls singing what else? Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive.
Geeks Caught
And where is that rotten Chris who started this whole singing thing? He's upstairs playing video games.
Leave Me With My Beer
What? What? That cup has been refilled a few too many times by now.
More Ham
Chris has returned from Video Game Exile and steals the show.
Shake It Some More
And Hellen gets their undivided attention. I believe that David has stopped singing here and is having trouble holding the microphone.
Shake It
David and Chris are wooed by Hellen.
What Was I Singing Again?
Yup, he's dropped that microphone now.
Chris Explodes
Not for the faint of heart: In the next few photographs Chris momentarially explodes.
Is That A Trumpet In Your Pocket
Much to the delight of the neighbors, Chris breaks out the trumpet. It's been a long time since high school, and I'm not sure Chris has practiced the trumpet since then.
Nice Recovery
An excellent recovery and they resume the song.
Chris Explodes
Not for the faint of heart: In the next few photographs Chris momentarially explodes.
Chris, Losing It
The laugh of pure evil.
Chris, Together Again
Whew. That was close. Welcome back, Chris.
Chris Explodes
Not for the faint of heart: In the next few photographs Chris momentarially explodes.
The Rat Brain
Stacy's wonderful rat-brain ring. She tried to tell us it was some kind of a jewel, but we all know that it's really a rat brain.
Britney
Stacy, doing her best Britney Spears impression.
Diva Song
Stacy and Hellen perform a charming duet.
Fred, Concentrating
Sit down, Fred. It's Anthony's turn to sing.
Wheels Turning
What are these two young lads thinking about? I'm afraid to ask.
Karoke-Tease
Ummm, that's not Karoke.
Shawn And His Lips
And now for something completely different. Shawn, you OK, buddy?
Thumbs Up!
Anthony and Brian both think this is a swell party.
Mike, Focusing
Chris is informing Mike that he just spit a loogie in that cup.
Bun Damage
By the end of the night, Fred's bun reserve is in a bad way.
Brian, Suckling
This may not be my first beer.
Gloria Gaynor Reprise
What would the night be if it didn't end with the Three Divas performing another rousing edition of I Will Survive?
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