Unfortunately we didn't get one at the dinner because there were some issues with the venue and it was not conducive in any way to a group pic. We have officially decided to ban the Cooperage from hosting any further group fests.
Ok so, the barbecue. It was wonderful. We added a whole new dimension to the fest with the arrival of Aliantha, Waddley, Lord Zombiac, Phyllis, Cagliostro, Bossk, Sgt. Null, Julie and Rigel. I called several watchers to find out arrival times and as Sgt. Null got close he had to get directions from Danlo several times and it wasn't until Julie got the directions that they found the place. I love you Null but you know it's true. I think I captured just how I felt when I took the picture of Waddley and Lucimay seeing each other again. Lucimay's expression says it all. It's so damn awesome you are reduced to tears. They hugged for about five minutes. Anyway. Great bonding happened all around and great moments of humor. I understand not talking to people enough. I got so caught up in moments that I feel like I neglected to spend the time I intended to with others. It's just so easy to get pulled in so many directions and conversations. Some fave moments of conversations:
Me: Sarge, how did you ever get Julie?
Sarge: I got her drunk and kept her drunk for two years and after that it was too late.
Me: hysterical laughter
Me later: "Julie, I asked Sarge about how he married you and he said he got you drunk and kept you drunk for two years until it was too late."
Julie: "Hee heee, I'm not surprised he said that."
When you guys meet Julie and Null, it's an amazing look at love, just as Danlo and Lady Tam are. A perfect fit. Julie looks so sweet and docile but she's a firecracker of snappy comebacks and fiesty personality which is so perfect for Null's quirky humor.
Lore and I were in a conversation about bees and Lore was going off about how it would be great if we could make our own honey and Jonnyredleader pipes in about not wanting to make his own honey and Lore quips, "I wouldn't eat your honey anyway." Many jokes ensued about man honey....
Why so serious Loremaster?
There are so many other things I am going to write about but now it's picture time....
Colossus of the Fall:
Danlo, Lady Tam and Grace at Land's End:
Grace imitates me:
Myself and Lore at Land's End:
Julie and Sgt. Null at Andelain:
Julie and Sgt. Null at the SRD dinner:
The view of Land's End from the front of the cable tram:
Jonnyredleader at high tea:
Orlion at high tea:
The moment Lucimay and Waddley first saw each other again:
Orlion and Loremaster at Land's End:
Orlion, Menolly and SavorDam at the SRD dinner:
Sgt. Null in the Soulsease river:
Waddley at the SRD dinner:
Wadds stole my glasses:
Had me laughing! 
i can run security - keep the general public at bay.
