We held what was officially the final pool party of the season tonight. Of course, nothing is final with a pool.

Whitney held court with the professorial side of Court; he is the new crazy one.

The enticing Giorgio lasted though out the evening, actually being one of the few who could be counted upon to drive. In the current atmosphere here, a designated driver is worth his weight in gold.

In the end, the boys gathered an debated the pros and cons of going out to Twist. I let Mr. Astor go there with Terry on the promise that they would look out for and come home with each other.

In the end, who was looking out for me through the jasmine plants, but Mr. Astor. You can be sober and still happy, I learned that the hard way.