Outdoor Gatherings Mugs

"A mighty fine cabernet, Zeke!"

You'll be the centre of attention for a job well done!

Early Drive-Ins

Brad! Who's that singer I cry to when I'm drunk?

"I heard you had a little problem with the law."

Summer Fling

"It's just nice to get to see some familiar faces."

'We've been tailgating so long, I think we might be homeless.'

"This chicken wasn't cooked - it committed suttee!"

Barbecue Dreams.

"Whenever he shows up everything turns to crap!"

'I can't force jocose if I'm not feeling it.'

"It's not a party until someone gets plowed."

"First I drink, then I barbecue — that's my secret."

'But Mom, I like potatoes in their jackets.'

"I've just barbecued my head again."

Beach Barbecue

Every time you make a blend, somewhere, a wine maker dies.

The devil you know and his plus one

Illustration from an Unpublished Novel

The prying mantis,

"And the winner is… Dan the Man by a nose!"

"I think I'm having pre-traumatic stress disorder."

"Five hamburgers with buns, three hamburgers without buns and two buns, without hamburgers."

"Is there any way I can un-drink this wine?"

"It's kind of sweet when they're all settled in like this."

"You two seem oddly suited."

"Pssst! I had some CGI done."

Miniature Cattle Fanciers

'I told him if he didn't get here quick he'd miss out on all the beer and food.'

'Sure, I'm a working mother - is there any other kind?'

"They make an awfully big thing of cookouts."

'The Ambassador will not be pleased, Madame.'

I've been looking forward to this the whole year: It can get lonely out there...

'Let me guess...you're a knights supporter?'