Wrapping up the CT visit

July 10, 2010
Broad Brook, CT

In spite of the threatening weather, Saturday was a day planned for our "last hurrah" get together with friends and family. Al and I got things organized (grill and chairs in the garage due to the rain forecast, etc.) and managed to finish up the summer cribbage challenge (he's this year's champ). We planned a second rendition of the "Baltimore Pit Beef Sandwiches" we made a few weeks ago. Although Alicia was headed for a wedding with her friend, Eric, we knew we'd have a full house. Peter (with Val, Josh, and Belle), Melisa (with Paul - under the weather and drinking water all night - and Jesse), Mike & Lynne (with Alyson, Billy, Beth and "Petey the Yorkie"), and Al's friends John and Ted all stopped over late in the day. The sandwiches were very good again, and all the sides and desserts made for a very full dinner. The wines flowed (even the "box wines"!) and the nightcap(s) of Gentleman Jack were followed with the customary "last sandwich". All in all, a great way to wrap up a very nice visit...