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Bunco Babes Just Want to Have Fun Part 2
Summer has arrived … kids are out of school, schedules are disrupted, it’s going to get hot … and bunco babes still want to have fun! Now more than ever! There is nothing better than a bunco party to look forward to during the summer months. After days of listening to “I’m bored … he did it … it’s too hot … can I have ALL my friends over? …” a bunco babe will count down to some adult/girl time just for her and her friends. Are you ready to head to someone’s wonderfully air conditioned home, or a party by the pool just for the girls? Then let’s get back to business, making sure all is taken care of for the party so you can all have fun on that bunco party night.
If you read Part 1 of Bunco Babes Just Want to Have Fun at http://www.buncogameshop.com you have learned about finding 12 festive friends, scheduling bunco night, and planning upcoming parties. What’s next?
Be Prepared
Have a bunco box prepared. Each person in your group can have one, or you can have one for the group, which travels to the next hostess’s home at the end of the night. This box should contain: 9 six-sided dice, 1 fuzzy traveling die, score pads, a bell (cow bell is popular), 12 writing utensils, and tally paper. While the traveling box is a great idea, you may find that soon veryone will be having their own box so they can play the game at home with other friends for scattered gatherings not on the schedule. Separate boxes are also better if the 12 bunco babes live far apart, in case the next scheduled hostess ends up sick or unable to host the next party, and she needs to find a substitute or trade months with someone.
Invitations
What better way to make this feel like an official party than sending out invitations? This can be done via regular (snail) mail, or email. There are wonderful programs for computers to produce unique printed invitations to mail, or some fun online card spots to send email. Of course a regular email will work also … just make sure you make it sound exciting and fun and make their day as they head to their calendar to write down all the information. First and foremost, of course, is the date and time. Make sure you send out the invitation with plenty of time for them to schedule their life around the date, especially if you haven’t already pre-planned months ahead (as stated in Part 1), or if you have a theme party and want them to come up with some fun
costumes and/or props.
Menu
Each hostess will decide what she wants to do. Perhaps one wants to do a cocktail time with appetizers, another may want to do a buffet, the next may want to do a whole Luau spread with all the decorations, and the next … pizza. All are great ideas, and with some special touches, they all can be fabulous. Of course the invitation should state the time to arrive and what is expected so no one has dieted all day ready for a feast, and only receives a few cocktail weinies! Take the eating time to go over any special rules for the night. Gathering around a table with cosmopolitans or a glass of wine with finger foods, or giving fondue a try is a great way to start the fun.
Prizes
For the first party (yours) while you have just gathered your friends and are deciding on bunco dates and themes for the next few months or the rest of the year, you may want to buy the prizes yourself. For future parties, together you can decide whether or not to have the hostess buy the prizes or if everyone should kick in a certain preset amount ($5/$10) to be split at the end of the game. For your first party you may want to buy some small items. (Dollar Stores are great, gift certificates, or prizes corresponding with your theme). Decide what the prizes are designated for: Most Buncos, 2nd Most Buncos, Best Costume, Least Buncos …
Party Time!
Be as prepared as you can before the party. Tables and chairs should be set up, food ready, kids out with Dad or at the grandparents or non-bunco friends’ houses. This way you can warmly greet your guests and direct them toward refreshments and food, being able to have a relaxed, fun time yourself. Enjoy each party, and learn from them. By the end of the year all past hostesses will be looking forward to their next year’s turn to hostess because they will have more fun ideas and know what works and what doesn’t work.
Most important … relax and have fun. If you are having fun, so are the rest of your guests … and that is SO important because … Bunco babes just want to have fun!
“Send your best party ideas and photos to elle@buncogameshop.com if you would like to be a future
contributor to The BuncoGameShop.com Newsletter.
About the Author
About the Author: Elle J. Miller is a freelance writer for http://www.buncogameshop.com, where you will find helpful information about bunco, the bunco rules, bunco games, bunco supplies, party favors and gifts.
Copyright © 2006 Bunco Game Shop. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached. You can write to Elle J. Miller at Elle@BuncoGameShop.com
Cow Belles (Part 1/10)
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WESTERN ELECTRIC 102 & COW BELL RINGER EARLY ANTIQUE RESTORED TELEPHONE EXC COND $495.00 |
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Enforcer Cowbell Holder $22.95 |
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White gold pt thumb up bell milk cow rhinestone studs crystals ear ring animal $3.99 |
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Berkeley Latin Percussion Timbales 14″ 15″ w/Multiple Cowbell Holder $199.00 |
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Pearl 75H cowbell holder $10.00 |
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Swiss Cowbell,Raised Metal and Flower Design,Textile Trimming $15.70 |
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Cannon Percussion 4″ Cow bell Black New, Great effects to and kit $9.99 |
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Vintage 3D sterling silver by Bell *Cow skull* with tag Glacier Natl. Park charm $8.45 |
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Vintage Cow-Farm-Barn-Holstein-Cow Bell $7.00 |
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3 Germany – Switzerland – Souvenir Cow – Sheep – Bells $15.00 |
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Vintage Bevin Bros Long Distance Cow Bell Original Paper Label 4 3/4″ Height $19.99 |
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LP Rock Cowbell $59.95 |
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MINI COPPER COWBELL DANGLE EARRINGS (D149) $6.99 |
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RHYTHM TECH STUDIO SERIES COWBELL- BLACK-NO GEAR-USED BUT GREAT CONDITION $6.00 |
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Very Collectable Middle Eastern Solid Brass cow / goat Bell with clapper $7.89 |
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Very Collectable Middle Eastern Solid Brass cow / goat Bell with clapper $4.74 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Western Charm 3D Cow Bell with movable clapper MINT $9.50 |
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VTG IRON COW GOAT LIVESTOCK BELL SWISS SWITZERLAND RUSTIC RUSTY – (A) $24.99 |
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VINTAGE COW BELLS $15.00 |
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Vtg/Antique 1930-40 Sterling Webster Buckle Cow Bell Pendant Charm/Baby Rattle $31.00 |
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Ddrum Corky Lange Mississippi Queen 6″ Cowbell $25.95 |
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5” Cowbell Black Cow Bell $13.95 |
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LP Rock Classic Ridge Rider Cowbell LP009 Latin Percussion $45.99 |
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LP Li’l Ridge Rider Cowbell LP005 NEW $38.99 |
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NEW PEARL PAB20 Ash Drum Block HIGH PITCHED cowbell $16.99 |
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1384 Harely OEM Touring Fork Sliders/Cow Bells w/ Mounting Bolts $7.00 |
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1 Cow Bell Copper Country Wedding Favor Craft Supply Dog Train 2-1/2″ Cowbell $1.49 |
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LP Rock Ridge Rider Cowbell (LP008) Handmade in the USA $45.99 |
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Antique~Primitive Cow/Sheep Bells ~HANDMADE~ (LQQK) $16.99 |
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Antique Primitive IRON COW BELL Hand Wrought w/Rivets $44.95 |
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VINTAGE SWISS COW BELL WITH STRAP BRASS ORNAMENTS SWITZERLAND $16.62 |
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Primitive Chunky Wooden Farm Cow Bell Shelf Sitter $8.95 |
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CLAVE BLOCKS SET – PERCUSSION AUX DRUMS Plastic Cowbells 6 Pieces ALL COLORS NEW $51.99 |
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6” Cowbell Black Cow Bell $16.95 |
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Primitive Cow Doll on Grunged Bobbin with Rusty Bell $13.99 |
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Boston Warehouse Zooology Cow Butter Keeper Set $11.95 Cleverly disguise your butter with this playful piece by Boston Warehouse. This cow-inspired butter bell is crafted of fine porcelain and is the perfect balance of style and whimsy. Hold one standard sized stick of butter in the bell and serve to guest’s delight. Best of all, the lidded bell can be easily hand washed for everyday use…. |
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Cow with Bell Magnet by Russ Berrie 2-3/4″ Very good condition… |
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The Pasture (oil on canvas) by Hubert Robert – 3×2 inch Fridge Magnet – large magnetic button – Magnet $4.99 Rectangular wrap-around refrigerator magnet and a glossy mylar cover.Large 2×3 inch rectangle fridge magnet or ‘buttons’ as they are sometimes known in the USA.Crop shown is automated for display purposes only. All magnets are hand finished and the best most appropriate crop will always be selected to best show the full image. Therefore, actual product may vary slightly from crop shown – this can … |
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Maximum Cowbell $6.75 … |
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More Cowbell: Classic Rock – Various Artists … |
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Cow $14.9 Cow |
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Coastal Pet Products DCPR4511CLG Remington Nickel Cow Bell Large $20.1 Great for tracking dogs in the field this large nickelplated bell with attached nylon strap has a deeper more gentle tone than smaller sized cow bells. For attachment to a collar slip collar through nylon strap and fasten collar. |
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The Bells $27.44 No Synopsis Available |
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Pink Floyd Cow Sticker $4.99 COW – STICKER |
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Alnico Cow Magnet $8.05 Alnico Cow Magnet |
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BROKEN BELLS BY BROKEN BELLS (CD) $18.85 Artist: BROKEN BELLS Genre: Popular Music Release Date: 9MAR2010 |
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Benzara 26719 Metal Rope Cow Bell Set3 22 in.#44; 18 in.#44; 12 in. Unique Home Accents $34.2 Size: 22 high x5 wide x5 depth 18 high x5 wide x5 depth 12 high x5 wide x5 depth (inches) Material: Rust free premium grade metal alloy Color:Brown in brass finish Melodious sound; Light weight Comes with rope Musical decor; Can be used as cow bells also |
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Green Cow Noo Jumpers $30.56 Cow Noo – It’s good to be differentJumpers, green. |