Another autumn brings another season on bivalves and hijinks!
Oyster Party IX was early this year, the week before instead of the week after Thanksgiving, but the oysters were no worse for it.
Canadian guests from both the east coast (Aare) and west coast (James) were represented as well as numerous Torontonians.
Oysters for all regardless of geographic or other persuasion!
The party started in the late afternoon but got packed quickly.
Once more Lawrence's help was beyond compare as he arrived not only laden with several boxes of oysters but also the sauces, lemons and other accoutrements for service.
Chilled wine, cold beer and bubbly water helped wash down this season's lovely oysters which hailed from PEI but not from Colville Bay.
So our master shucker Lawrence took off half-way into the shift to his place to recover another box of oysters while Crispin, Christos and others worked the Oyster bar!
Tall tales were told among both friends and strangers, united in their love of oysters and good times. Many of those who arrived as strangers left as friends.
Lawrence returned just as the initial batch of bivalves was done with a full box of thalassic goodness which had been destined for a charity event the next day ...
We passed a hat around to replace the funds that would have gone to charity and an amazing $300 was raised!
Late in the evening we had a visit from a local racoon who made off with the remains of some cream cheese! James the mountain man insisted on taking a selfie with the wee beast.
was had!
The turntables were once more brought to life long after the oysters had run out and only the remains of snacks and copious alcohol kept the party going until the last guest left long after midnight.
