TGI Saturday

What a day! We had to count and enter in the computer all the money from last night. Four different board members dropped by to see how much we made and wrap up loose ends. I worked some on the grants, meeting with Brandy before the DCA auditor showed up. She was about half an hour early, while we were tidying up and vacuuming. She was there until nearly 3. I was finding documents for her and answering questions. Kerri was tied up until almost 1:30. She had specific suggestions on our policies and procedures--that they should be less vague to protect us from lawsuits. I would have been justified in saying I don't know anything, that was before my time, I wasn't told about that. But we want the organization to be capable, regardless of who the staff are. So she will send us a letter with several suggestions. The only big thing ("finding") is that the board lacks a formerly homeless person. Clearly not my responsibility and one I passed on to the board members within hours.

By the time she had left and I had the deposits ready, it was about 3. I took all the money to the bank (We made more than $12000 on the event) and then stopped at the national to get some lunch. They ssid they stopped serving at 3. I threatened to go to Wendy's and she asked the kitchen if they would make an exception (it was to go after all and people were still eating). I asked for the lamb stew. It seemed to take forever--I don't think they had to make it, just pour it in a container. There was a yummy salad too. $10. By the time I got back, there was more to deal with and it was after 4 by the time I ate it. It was still warm but not hot and it was delicious. But it was more like soup than stew and I thought that was kind of a ripoff for $10. Kerri and I talked a bit. I thought Amber was coming to finish the display board for the benevolence market on Sunday, but she had a death in the family. Kerri didn't have a chance to tell me until then. So, no display board. I did not have the energy to stay there another hour or so and do it. Not my thing anyway, so much.

I picked up Ray a little after 5 and asked him, weren't we supposed to go to the Democratic Committee holiday party? They were at Janet Pomeroy's most years, but this year they had it at Little Kings, kind of a seedy bar (not as bad as 40 Watt). They paid them something for the privilege. But people brought tablecloths and decorations and it was fun. Captain and Vanessa came and seemed to enjoy themselves. Captain still taking it a little easy, just a little whisky on the rocks. Vanessa had one or two drinks. I was excited they were offering hot drinks. I had two hot toddies, not very strong, but very comforting and relaxing after my day. We picked up some baguettes at Big City Bread. Ham and turkey were provided and a few side dishes. but omg the desserts! Vanessa brought some homemade cookies, but they were overshadowed by the cakes and sweets, so we got to bring them home. My kind of party, we were home by 8:30 and I was soon dozing on the couch, waking up now and then to watch a little TV (with my sweetie).