I'm turning 50, er, 37 this summer. I'd like to invite my online friends
to share this special day with me (except that it'll be the whole weekend).

The dates are July 29, 30, and 31. The main day will be Saturday, the
30th. If you can only attend one day, that's when you'll probably want to
show up.

Crash will be making his famous smoked salmon. I'm still clueless as to
what I'll contribute.

We're located in Southern Minnesota. More details are available upon
request.

RECAP OF LAST YEAR'S COOK-IN:
* It was very hot, and our central air didn't work (we're having it fixed
this spring)
* We have a large refrigerator from our previous house in the basement at
this house. Thank goodness, because the kitchen refrigerator died that
weekend.
* The mosquitoes must have been alerted that there would be lots of people
at the house, because they were out in force. We had six cans of fogger,
but we didn't think to set them off until after the grill and smoker were
in the back yard and the food was out there. Those poor guys were just
about eaten alive. We still have those cans of fogger, so it should be
safe to come here.

Crash says that clothing is optional. I, as SWMBO, disagree.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_