What the best way to make oyster stew when you get fresh oysters?

-Make sure your Oysters are freshly shucked (go to your local fish monger, not to the supermarket)- I'd get at least 2 dozen with their liquor; buy some fresh clam juice at the same place or a couple of 8 oz bottles if you must; some nice cream-(heavy) and some whole milk; peel and chop some potatoes and an onion, salt and pepper; mix all together except the oysters and their liquid-when spuds are in the pot for about 10 minutes, toss in the oysters and stir gently for just a couple of minutes till the ends start to curl; ladle in soup bowls and serve with oyster crackers and some nice crispy bacon and chopped chives or scallions on top....eye ball it all and experiment with the flavors!