Hi all,

Jut got home from the S.D. cookin and it was ( again) wonderful. The
only sad thing was that Charlieliam was not feeling well and couldn't
attend But Squeaks and I got him belated b.d. presents so he's
going to have to go to the Barto's beautiful home to collect them.

Since Dave already listed most of the food, I won't bother, but as
usual, it was all wonderful. Got to see wonderful people and enjoy the
outstanding hospitality of the Barto's once again.

I wish I could describe their home and the view and do it justice.From
their back yard, it's like looking out at a painting...homes, hills,
wonderful plants and lots of open space.

Their home is fantastic and every little detail is beautifully
done...yet it's warm and welcoming.

Going to these cookins is like coming home to wonderful friends..The
Barto's.. Koko and her husband, Jamie & Brian Utter, Squeaks &
Bill...Dimitri-his wife Chris and their daughter...Jim who hosted the
first cookin down there...and others who joined us.

We talked about everyone who wasn't there...and wished that at least
some of them had come....

The only down-side was the 2 hour drive to get there. I couldn't
believe the traffic. I made it home in an hour and 15 minutes...but
getting there was a real chore.

Ok, time to get my stomach pumped..so I can have room to snack on the
stuff I took home.

Debra