Clever

[honda03842]

You have to appreciate clever.

We live in the middle of many relatives, mostly people who moved to NH after we did. My nearby brother-in-law turned 70 today and his wife attempted to throw a big, surprise party. The party was great, chowder, steamed clams, corn and lobster.

It failed as a surprise for a very interesting reason.

No one, even his sisters from away, sent him a birthday card in the mail. That was enough of a clue to tip him off. Sounds like a clue for some kind of mystery.

Regardless it was a great party. I loved all the food but best of all the extremely good coleslaw. Of course my brother in law is a special guy and everyone was happy.

[EllPea in CA]

Sounds like a good time. Also, a possible segment for your book, addressing "clever" and "It failed as a surprise for a very interesting reason" .... and?

[Paul O.]

Now that is one smart brother-in-law! (Is his middle name Holmes, Sherlock Holmes?)