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June 2009

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Warm beaches, bright colored towels, sun tans and barbeque grills. The makings of a great summer out on the lake. The only thing missing is that huge summer party that kicks it all off. Be the talk of the whole season with these tips on throwing the ultimate start-of-summer party that your friends and family will be talking about for years. A good theme can make a great party even better. It may be as simple as a luau or a beach bum theme. Or spice it up with a '70's theme, famous couples, or make it a game night. Choose what kind of games from board games, card games, sport games or get-to-know-you games. A fun way to bring the game theme to your guests is to have the invitation be a game itself. Maybe make it a puzzle or fold it into a fun shape. Dress up your theme with cups, plates and napkins to match it. The colors of a Rubik's cube are bold, bright and usually easy to find. Get blue and green plates, yellow and orange cups, red napkins and white plastic utensils. Make sure there are plenty of garbage bags around to keep your houseboat and lake clean after your party. Making Teams This fun game will be an icebreaker if you have some guests onboard who don't know each other. Have your friends bring six major articles of clothing, each a different color of the Rubik's Cube. During the evening, have your guests swap clothes with other guests to get all six items of clothing in one color. Then, roll a Rubik's cube and whatever color comes up, those people with that color win the prize of your choosing! You'll enjoy watching your friends walk up to each other and ask for their shirt or shorts. By Karlee Jo Dahl feature 44 Houseboatmagazine.com Let's Get Started How to throw the ultimate summer party

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