It was a good day. This year early in the morning we staked out a beach site (on the sand). Then watched hundreds of others crowd in around us. It was nice as different people in our group came down , we were able to be together. Dave encouraged me to also get an early morning lawn place, as is our long standing tradition. I wasn't sure I wanted to fight for that spot this year. There must be a turn over of occupants at Carlsbad Inn,as not many where there for the table and chair race at 6:00am. So we tried something new. We got a table way out in between the gate to the beach and Condos. It was a great choice, a little more secluded, quiet, close to the performers, and in those wee hours that we stay holding the table we could see the beach and the waves, as well as beautiful flowers directly in front of us. I think this is a new favorite spot.
It was funny though as Becky and Dad looked out the balcony for us the 1st time and they were looking and looking before spotting us!!!
The day was overcast, but that was ok, since we were outside all day. The tempurature was very pleasant. We hit the BBQ's around 5:30, and enjoyed our usual potluck with the massive group. The whole Geary family, including their new grandson, all the Carroll's, Ken and Christi, and their friends, Stella, Don, Mimi ,Ralph, Several of Becky's friends, as well as the Collins kids and friends. The beach in the evening was very crowded. After all the days events Ken,Denny and Don played a round of poker. No hour of the day was wasted on sleep, that is for sure!!!
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There's no mention of visiting Coldstone this year, or the nummy sushi place either.... Did you guys opt out of the norm since your kids weren't there to drag you along?
ps I did notice that an ice cream cake was devoured, but I don't think that's quite enough excitement to out do the normal ice cream with mix-ins.
Someone brought a Cold Stone Ice Cream cake, but we did not go to Cold Stone , even once. We took our ice cream maker and made one batch monday with no sugar, but other sweetner, then friday night a regular batch for Christi and kids. All of us adults were watching our sweets intake. Dad, Don and Mimi did go to Sushi once, it wasn't the all you can eat for $19, so it got expensive, small portions and next time they will find a new place. I went down to the beach so I forgot! But in years to come we definitly need our kids there to partake in the fun!!!!! Thursday and Friday night we stayed all by our self in that big unit. I think that is a historical 1st in all the years we have been going down there! The weather in Phoenix alone would warant the trip!!!
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