On July 5 is Dad and Steffi’s birthday, yes, both on the same day. Me and Steffi are going to fly home for a few days. In anticipation of the party I put a checklist together, and a possible run down… 
2 days before
Print the attached checklist. BBQ party checklist Dad and Kevin go shopping, get all equipment and food & beverage ready and delivered.
Day before
We marinate meats, prep salads, chill drinks, go shopping again, setup the tent and seating area.
On the day
09:04 Get out of bed, drink a cup of coffee, have some breakfast with the family
11:28 Open a can of beer, relax, get an overview, check the check list (whilst mum starts to panic big time and dad goes to practice some golf swings (nur schnell) on the driving range because he anyway has to deliver something to the Margna, Kevin makes Luca run and setup the tent because they didn’t manage the day before, Nona is quite confused. Steffi also starts to stress.
12:07 We start setting up the area, sound check, play very loud music, open another can of beer, I am getting realy hungry, maybe I should fire the BBQ and test some Bratwurst with Senf. Mom goes crazy but everyone joins and has a bite to eat anway.
16:48 Fire up the BBQ for the second time, food ready and all laid out, drinks chilled, glasses ready, Francesca makes the first Mojito, we enjoy, play more very cool and loud music.
18:01 First guests start to arrive. We make some more drinks. The first steaks hit the BBQ. Do we have enough Ice Cubes???
19:18 Party starts to seriously move, people get relaxed and chilled, the DJ needs some help, I sort him out and plug in my laptop, he grabs some food and stays cool.
20:01 The party is now in full swing. BBQ is burning. Great food with juicy steaks, finger sucking spare ribs, crispy roasted sausages, fresh salads and delicious drinks. Everyone is happy.
22:29 Get a Wodka Tonic. Get an overview of what’s happening. The first neighbours complain about the music and noise. Police arrives. Give them a drink and some food. Thanks. Good night. The party continues without interruption. Nona needs to go to bed. Time to light some Cuban Cigars.
23:60 We sing happy birthday and a swinging party continues until early morning.
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