Babs and Alison arrived on Friday afternoon, I got off work early so we headed down to Laguna Beach to window shop and have some dinner. I had a minor "accident" of which Babs has the pictures, so she can post them when she get's home

Babs and Alison are wonderful people, and if you get the chance to meet them, you should. Babs is sweet, genuine, and a great person. Alison is not only a doll, but a sweetheart as well.

Saturday, I had crew training on the water for the USCGA, and so Michael fixed us all eggs benedict, then I had to take off. I'll let Babs tell you what they did. I got done around 4PM, and Michael, Dylon, Babs and Alison were at our boat, so I went over there. Babs had made some great frechiuto (sp)...the garlic, tomato, thing you put on bread (you can tell I am NOT a cook...trust me)...I was pretty beat, so I took Monet (the dog) home and changed into some jeans and ughs, and Michael et.al. took the boat over to the restaurant area and docked next to one of the restaurants. I met them there, we had some dinner, chatted, laughed, sang, danced (well, we really didn't sing and dance...that's for later...LOL). We went down to the boat, and putted back to the slip. It was a full moon, and a wonderful evening.

We stopped by blockbuster on the way home to pick up a DVD to watch, it was slim pickin's...so we ended up with Monty Python and the Holy Grail...at one point I looked around and it looked like a body and dog bomb had gone off...we had a "relaxing" evening to say the least...I told Babs, I post this pic and folks will think, "well, that Cynde and Michael certainly know how to get a crowd going..." LOL!


Michael made German pancakes this morning, and Babs had bought some muffins and strawberries at the market last night, so we had a sort of brunch. I bought Michael and Dylon peep baskets, and then Babs came out with mine



The first peep in the first pic says "happy easter" and a fish, and the second, is of course, a purple thong

Thanks for a great weekend gals It was so great to finally meet in person. And again, it's amazing how many wonderful people I've met on BT, and had them stay with us, without ever meeting face to face first, and end up with an even better friendship!

(Message edited by cyndelee on March 27, 2005)

Nice report, Cynde. Still waiting to hear about the singing and dancing.. ;)

And can I just say, I LOVE the purple walls.

Oh, and did you know if you put a peep in the microwave for about 20 seconds, it will expand to 3 times it's size??? Nothin' like a warm expanded peep...

peep before...


peep after...

Cheryl, yea, you would think our house should be on Bonaire with the colors we have...LOL!

Oh, and the arrows point to the dogs...it was just too funny...very relaxed crowd!

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did you know if you put a peep in the microwave for about 20 seconds, it will expand to 3 times it's size???

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Cynde, Thanks for the post. Sounds like you had a good time.

I know what you mean about meeting people that you have chatted with through BT and becoming friends with them. I am looking forward to meeting a few more BT'rs and their spouses-partners face to face in October:-{)}

Barbara, I hope to see you prior to October. If that is, you and Alison are planning an August trip to the nawth east?

Cheryl, Barbara and I were talking about the same thing..roasting peeps over a camp fire...poor little peeps! Actually, after you nuke them, they are sweeter, the sugar kind of melts into the marshmellow!

google peeps...some folks have WAY too much time on their hands!
GGLD:2005-13,GGLD:en%26sa%3DN,peeps around town


Peeps kareoke

and another...WAY too much time on their hands..
Lord of the Peeps

and if you nuke a peppermint patty for 20-30 seconds, an alien hatches... Try it, it's cool! (tasty, too -- makes the filling really creamy)

Faith

LOL, the important things we pass on to our BT friends! I never would have suspected that Cynde was a microwave peep virgin !! We had a wonderful time visiting! Cynde, Michael and Dylon were a blast!..and what a great cook Michael is! Woohoo, eggs benedict on Saturday and German pancakes on Sunday YUM! I've got to unpack, get some rest before I'll have a chance to post some pics! THANK YOU Cynde for having us down for a couple of relaxing days!

PS Tom, the New York to Maine summer tour is still on! Late July-early August

Looks like a great time was had by all.

Babs you'd better be thinking of stopping by and seeing me doing your tour. That is the time frame for our annual NE BT Party which normally is determined by Linda and Jake's visit.

Wouldn't that be too cool if all those visits could coincide????

LaDonna

Babs.....
Could you send some of that sun shine to Holland?
It is just pouring dogs and cats....yuck!!!

Tell us more about your adventures...maybe it will make my cold feet a bit warmer...

Love, Liza

OMG!!! That peeps link- my PARENTS went to that university- I ALMOST did (but better sense prevailed obviously)- hysterical!! Makes you wonder what you are paying all that $$ for a private university for!!

Cecil, New Hampshire is definitely on the way! Wow a full BT meet would be awesome! Liza I wish there was some warm weather in Northern California to send you!

Our trip started out at a leisurely pace...we stayed in Monterey for a couple of days, visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium where we got to ses the only Great White Shark in captivity...she was awesome and I was able to get a short video of her...stills were too hard due to low lighting...Lots of divers in the water along the bay where we had a great view from our hotel room...the water was 54 degrees! Yes, dry suits were plentiful!
It rained almost constantly as we headed down the coast..Alison drove the 17 mile drive in Carmel where I got a wintery shot of the famous Lone Cypress

On to San Simeon after a 4 hour detour backtracking up route 1 through Big Sur due to a major landslide across the road
The Heart Castle is incredible! And imagine our surprise to find the sea goddess Kelly lounging near one of the pools!
Here's the Neptune pool
And our lovely goddess

LOL... Looks like our goddess is ready for the jacuzi...

The elephant seal mom and pups were sunning themselves on the beaches...by the thousands!

Oh, Martin, there was a lovely image of you in a fountain as well!

Now for the best part! The visit to Cynde's!
Little did we know what a daredevil she is! After dinner on our first night there, she got into a little tussle with the art work at a local shop! (the sign said, DO NOT TOUCH!!)

Yep, you guessed it...the kinetic motion wheels were just a little too quick for her!

OMG, I hope she didn't damage the art work... LOL

Fortunately I had a bit of suture material and was able to quickly re-attach the arm so she could participate in her coastguard duties the next day!

And we were all able to have a lovely last evening on the boat with a tour of Dana Point Harbor!
Dylon and Alison me & Cynde relaxed while Michael escorted us through the harbor

Bab's, I do have a "little" pain in my right elbow, the stitches seem to be healing up nicely though...I am a bit embarrassed by all the blood and mess I created in the art gallery though...they probably will have a "wanted" poster of me on the door from now on..."don't let this woman in."

cute pic of the kids...us...and "Cap' Mike"

I also like the Goddess Kelly, she sure does get around (along with Martini) ;-)

LMBO!!

My goodness, you ladies look like sisters.

Cynde, We all feel safer on the weekends you are running the U.S.C.G..

OOPS, wrong thread!

(Message edited by babsoleary on March 28, 2005)

brain infarct Babs?

Great pics you two! And Babs, the one of Goddess Kelly cracked me up. lol

Yup, Truni! Off to do some errands now...wah, wish I was still on vacation (although I did manage to drag it out by spending most of the day on BT !

LOL! Love the pic of Kelly! And of the California BT gang as well!

I love it!!! I love the pics!

Flippin' eck Kelly has been immortalised in stone. What a great report Babs. So glad you had a great time. Hugs.

Sounds like you had a great time. I just love reading about these BT meetings. It's very cool how many great people meet through here.

Babs, Sea goddess Kelly and Martin really do make their rounds. That is so cute!

Sea goddess Kelly reporting in... oh my god Barbara that about killed me.... still laughing!!!

Looks like you all had such a great time. I miss Alison!!! Did Dylon play the guitar for her ;)

Great pics.

Cecil & Babs - just got back from our vacation to the north (northern Caribbean :-) ).

Best bet for a BT BBQ in NH this summer which would include all four Richters would likely be Sunday, July 24th (I think I have that numeric date right...) - kids are in camp from Saturday the 9th to the 23rd.

Jake

PS Nice pics Babs!

Jake, just found your note! I think that may be a date we could make too...gotta get my calendar together..(Cecil won't be leaving for Bon that soon ) More planning is definitely needed on this end!

The other thing I was thinking about is having the party at my house, if that is alright with Corney et all. I probably should also check with the boss lady (Sue).