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a representative spread
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The crowd was not exactly what we expected, but entertaining.
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Now watch them wilt and brown!
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The pit quickly heats up according to Bryan's wireless BBQ thermometer, aka his lord and master for the next 15 hours. - The pit quickly heats up according to Bryan's wireless BBQ thermometer, aka his lord and master for the next 15 hours.
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Heather and Debbie
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morning hike at Redwood
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sunning in the backyard
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Chef Paul Qui supervises his sweet open kitchen.
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We prepared a room for her in our kitchen a week in advance.
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Bryan starts the fire.
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Laurel, Thijs, Bryan -- all in birthday hats!
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It was warm enough for Sous to work up a pant, and clear enough for a nice view off into the hills.
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Bryan lemons up an oyster.
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We lounge on "the balcony," a quick climb from our tent with a nice view of the lake.
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As the tide went out, a little beach presented itself, perfect for fetch.
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Our clothes may have smelled like onions the next day, but it was worth it.
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Jeff and Sophie came up for dinner, and Sous and Max were formally introduced
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Leslie serves breakfast, in front of our new, absurd, 8-person tent.
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Sous surveys the territory on arrival.