So last Saturday, the people of Fairview Avenue (that's the street I live on) held their Annual Block Party. After seeing the posted signs and being invited by three different people in the days prior to the event, I made up my mind to go and meet, mix and mingle with the neighbors. And eat their free food.
This was not your average, run-of-the-mill, Utah Valley Mormon potluck. Although all present were dressed in casual attire, the food was anything but. Here's a sampling of some of of the food: Eggplant Parmigiana (for the vegetarian crowd, according to the toothpick-sign), homemade thin-crust pizzas: one with pesto and one with homemade tomato sauce, chocolate-walnut bars, a salad made entirely of vegetables from a local farm, artichoke dip, chocolate-dipped strawberries (the strawberries were grown by a neighbor), a variety of premium beers, and the option for make-your-own tonic and gins (or gin and tonics? I don't remember), and of course, quality hamburgers and hot dogs.
For entertainment, croquet was set up, and bocce balls were at our disposal (I played a rousing game of bocce ball with some people...and totally won. Bocce ball is my hidden talent apparently). After playing and eating I sat down with some of my neighbors and we ended up talking for a long time. They were all very friendly and we talked about local trails and places to see, winter weather (and survival), education in America, perks of living in Hanover, etc. They were incredibly friendly and I was amazed that we got along so well, being on average 20 years younger than most of them. It was a good time. Good food, good people, and good talk. A block party to remember.
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