Housebound today with gusts up to 68 mph, dust and wind. The whistling through the poorly sealed back window is starting to get on my nerves.

Spent more time today trying to carefully rewash the borrowed crocks and cooker. The party was a great success, though as frazzled and tired as I was, the guests enjoyed it more than I did. Tried to write down some 'lessons learned' in case I ever think a big house party is a good idea again.