Let's Have a "Party!"

Yes folks, it's that time of year! Super Sunday is a day away. Of course, you did the smart thing, by going to the supermarket the day before. The Friday before the Super Bowl is consistently the most exciting shopping day of the year. These days, overfed families go to warehouse stores to get their Super Bowl "Crazy Party Trays" along with Peanut Butter than can kill you and a 3 pack of undershirts. This makes shopping at your regular market even better; it's you running the gauntlet. And here's how it went:

Knowing that Potsy won't be coming by tomorrow is seriously denting the amount of food I'll buy, but this won't make it any less fun. As I can see there are multiple people stationed throughout the store. It is sample day, and in "these economic times" you'd think people would want to just ransack this free food and leave. We ARE in America, after all. But I'm here to get supplies. I don't have a "party" because I don't advertise to demand fun beyond the game. If the game is entertaining, that's a good thing. If someone is half in the bag and makes us laugh, even better.

I have just placed a healthy amount of beer in the cart. Now, we have a stand for Hillshire Farm Kielbasa. Hmmm...yes, tastes good. What could accompany this as a main course? French Fries? I don't think so, but thank you for the sample. Blech. Pan fried meat and fries? We're not at Krazy Keith's.

Oh - generic potato chips are on sale. Hmmm...something tells me the drunkards will not appreciate these. Hell, I remember when we tried those vegetable chips - so drowned in salt, who cares that you're eating a slice of rutabaga?

Turning toward the refrigerated cases I smell Bar-B-Q. Ah, it's Pork. Thank you, sir. What brand is this? Ah, the big orange tub. I'll refrain asking you questions because I know you didn't make this. Interesting - this came from Indiana? Hell, I'm probably eating bologna strips in there. Sir, I didn't mean any negativity to you. Yes, you have a good day as well.

I do think we'll need some cheese. Aged sharp cheddar is sitting here unwanted and alone. And the...yeah, the processed stuff is nearly sold out. Anyone can do nachos so I'll get this - they already cut it up. Nice people there at Kraft. WOW - EIGHT DOLLARS? Hmm. My other option is this Olde English in a jar. I'm pretty sure that's not cheese in there. Will we ever forget the visual of Dillon putting that on a Ry-Krisp on Brown Day, with Michele looking on in horror? No, we will not.

OK, this looks like we're set. I stand in the knowledge that any and all will bring something to add to the booty. Half a dozen grapefruits and a bottle of James Beam will be the morning tribute for the Doctor, as it is one of his favorite days. I should be going, it's much too sunny and warm out. What? Thank you. Apple pie. Yes, I won't forget deserts...I'll get a second bottle of James and...well, yes it did taste good. I didn't know it was frozen. I can see the box you don't have to - ok, yes. "Crust you can trust." I remember. A pound of filling? That will destroy my body. But thank you, man. And I don't think it's the responsibility of the employees to comment on liquor purchases, thank you.

My gambling is tending down this week so I'll only advise the over under for drinks on me is eight. Plan accordingly. Hooray for football!