Competition

I won't set any visit duration records this time around.

A friend once said,
“American parties last three hours.
If one is really rocking, maybe you can go four.
But that is not the way it is in Europe
Or South America.”

And so began my obsession with long parties.
Granted, I am also a quality time person,
So the longer a person spends with me,
The more loved I feel.
But is there, perhaps, a bit of my competitiveness
Poking through?

Phil wondered today if we should make a chart
Of those vying for the longest visit,
And display it prominently.

We could have separate categories,
Like longest visit during a party
And longest individual visit only talking.

We have had a couple nine hour parties.
One of those Joseph stayed for just about eight,
So he, perhaps, wins with total time.

Individually, friends who stay to talk a mere five hours,
Like Allison or Cat or the DeLauras,
Could use some stamina training.

Tara, at six hours, put up a strong showing,
Though Joseph still passed her, hanging on
For almost seven. Had he helped corral the cow
A little longer, he would have been gold,
But Andrew hung in there for a full seven,
Just the three of us, talking.

But, wait! Is that Mike WG putting up a tent in the yard?
He’s going for the win!