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In this lively episode, the Friends After 40 crew—Lisa, James, Ramahn, and Janine—dive into the planning and excitement of their upcoming "Cinco de Derby" party, a mashup of Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby celebrations! The hosts share their love (and occasional stress) for throwing themed parties, complete with themed outfits, decorations, creative cocktails, and even a surprise adult pinata. They talk about the challenges of getting everyone to commit to a party theme, the must-have food and drinks, and funny stories from past gatherings.

Key Highlights:

• Merging Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby into a "Cinco de Derby" theme party
• Party planning stress: From decorations and dress codes to managing RSVPs
• Themed cocktails: Will it be mint juleps, margaritas, or a creative blend?
• Outfit dilemmas, theme party guardrails, and accidental matching moments
• The role of food, including Mexican dishes and Derby staples like pimento cheese sandwiches and pecan pie
• The much-anticipated adult-themed pinata and why everyone scrambles for goodies—even with "back and knee" concerns
• Relationship dynamics when it comes to setting up and decorating for parties
• RSVP etiquette and how last-minute cancellations really affect hosts
• Final tips for party prep: from ice and cups to making the backyard look like an oasis
• Closing thoughts on keeping the fun alive and not sweating the small stuff

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