Once more as summer turns to fall (which then creeps towards winter), it is the time of the bivalves! Our annual Oyster Party was a blast with three types of oysters (Rodney's, Colville Bays and Pemaquids), yummy nibbly sandwiches and enough booze to satisfy the Irish.
The festivities began at 4pm, the oyster bar closed at 7pm and of course the party went till the wee hours, ending at 2am! After the oyster bar closed, DJ Tweed made a rare appearance spinning old favourites and new tunes. Much mirth was made, a few drinks were spilled, some beer crimes were committed and all told the evening was a smashing success. It was lovely to have our good friend Aare the Esto visit from Newfoundland although his usual quarters were occupied by a new couple of attendees; Neil (Lisa's brother) and Jenn, Neil's girlfriend, who made the trip from BC. It was an east coast meets west coast houseguest situation. 
In the end, we worked our way through some 550 oysters. Thankfully the master shucker Lawrence was on hand to deftly deliver the bivalves to the plate at an estimated rate of five or more per minute, although he was often fighting a losing battle as even at his speed the oysters were snapped up faster than he could plate them!
It was great to see many of our friends but also wonderful to welcome a new crowd to our annual event. 