Back from the world of the dead, getting started on dinner party, just tossed some cubes of Hubbard squash with maple syrup & oil, going to roast them once the oven's hot, then mash & set aside to be reheated later.

Lots to do, probably best.

Trying to work out preparation agenda, think I'll start soup around noon, making split pea, I've decided.

OK, going to do some dishes while oven preheats.