Palmetto Society Oyster Roast

Britt and I on our way out of the "Bus Station" where the Palmetto Society Oyster Roast was held.  It was SO CHILLY!

Britt, myself, and her co-workers.  A good mix!  (And look at those crazy RED eyes!  It never fails, and I don't know why...)

Cheese!

Late yesterday afternoon one of the girls I have become good friends with here invited me to an oyster roast downtown.  She described the location, and low and behold it was a block away from my house.  I had heard the band setting up and practicing late in the afternoon, but it didn't dawn on me that the roast was going to be so near where I live!

The roast didn't start until 7, and Britt was running a little late so I had a glass of wine with the "housemates" and reflected on the busy week and the even busier weeks to come.  Down-time spent in the house is so enjoyable!  Once Britt arrived and parked I walked down the street to meet her.  Last night was VERY chilly, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit how much my blood has "thinned."  My Ohio friends and family would likely make fun...

Above are just a few photos of the group that eventually met up at the event, including a few of Britt's co-workers.  There were a few hundred people there as the night went on, but the venue (an old bus station terminal) was not enclosed so the breeze made it even more chilly!  There were some upright heaters throughout, but not enough to feel completely comfortable.  I forgot gloves again, so I was holding a cold beer with nearly-numb fingers!  I ran into my new "co-worker" from DePuy Spine - the nice fella I'm covering spine cases for on occasion.  (Stopped in on a PLIF today at MUSC, actually...)  He's an Oyster Roast veteran, so he showed me the art of prying apart the steaming-hot shells!   I've had oysters before, of course, but not like this.  It was lots of fun and, as expected, I do like oysters!  (No real surprise there!)  Britt and I didn't stay the whole night simply because it was so darn chilly, plus I have plenty to do for school as the semester winds up.  (I cannot believe how quickly this semester, and year, has gone by.  2008 has been a wild year.  I can only wonder what 2009 will bring!)  Anyhow, apparently oyster roasts go on all through the winter until about March, so I'm sure I'll get my fill of oysters this season.  Oysters and beer... You can't go wrong!