Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Canasta!
Friday was my 32nd birthday! Man I feel old! As we are in the middle of Financial Peace University, we didn't have much money in the budget to celebrate my birthday. So for my gift I wanted a game night. I cleaned all day and my sister and nephew arrived. Deb brought snack food and a german chocolate cake( My favorite cake). My friend Sharon arrived with the canasta tools and after snacking on my famous guacamole and toasted ravioli, yum, we set down to business. My friend Sharon earned Canasta from her family and has played many times. So she set at the hard task of teaching me and my sis the game. I can tell you it was hard to understand at first, but after a few hands I fell in love with it. I was absolutely no good at the game because you have to think ahead and plan out your moves, but I improved a little every hand. I wish I could tell you how to play but I can't begin to explain that. So I will just tell you that you will have to come play with us and learn yourself. If you like card games you will love this. I have absolutely no idea why this game went out of style.
That is one of my favorite games. Chris and I used to play with my parents. Then when Marsha and I became friends, turns out her family plays too!
ReplyDeleteI used to play Canasta with my grandparents growing up. They would meet their friends every Tuesday, eat lunch and then play a game or two. Sometimes they let me sub in for one of the players. I felt so grown up and I also rarely lost.
ReplyDeleteRecently, my grandmother taught Timmy to play it. The three of us played a game with my brother and his wife until late one night/ early one evening. It looked like one of the guys were going to win, but I ended up coming out of nowhere and "going out" on them. Needless to say, I didn't lose my touch. :)
Next time we come to town, we should play a game. What do you say? lol
Jodi I am estatic to know that you can play this and Beth I agree lets play soon!
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