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Falafel ... Now we're talking. New place opening down the road that claims middle eastern stuff ... One can hope.

will there be balloons? and maybe lots of those nice little cut up sandwiches in triangles without the crust? and some little umbrellas in cocktails? and weiner dogs ... lots of weiner dogs.

bitchiness? bitchiness?? what happened to all is right with the world? I'm in a peaceful place, blah, blah, blah. Is that juyst the bad gingert talking, or you down off the high? Remedial class in Tampa thios weekend ...

First, ypu get a camera ... then you get some silly friends (no worries - plenty of them around these parts), then look for good light, shout, "Action", and fire away. Daiies at 11 ...

^^^ Pick me up on the way by, Mike. LOVE MD crabs (the kind you eat). Will jp and grawk have to be there? Ok, what about Dusty? hirsch? ok, I don't care who comes ... I'm all over the MD crabs and beer. There will be beer, no?

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Great to have you back, Stretch. Keep the electrons flowing.

Yes, Mike, I am sorry for your loss, too. Makes one stop and think when it's a contemporary. Tough to lose a good friend.

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Grahame .. screw Al, I'm staying with you and Jo next time west. Sounds like a lovely unplugged few days. That's how I feel when in Maine and northern New England (ME, NH, VT, NY state, and Atlantic Canada. Very old world (at least for us colonies). real, and authentic. Flowers, bees, children's smiles, ocean views, farmer's harvests, bounty of the sea, and all that ...

@Colin ... You have an Irish grandpap in Boston? We may be related. I knew there was a reason I let you win that arm wrestle at cj ... Hope the fat lady didn't squash you ... We must compare bus stories some day. @mpi ... Adults are over rated ... Don't be in such a hurry.

Mike ... is this the joint? Place you, jp, and me had lunch last year before a meet weekend? A bit corporate, but ok food, good bartender, and cute waitresses.

Leaving end of July ... probably around 27th or so. When are you off to Tally? Three new, decent beer bars down here. My fave has the unlikely name of "Mr. Beery's", but it is owned by a really good guy and has excellent selection on tap at all times. If we miss The Pub, maybe you can make it to Sarasota before we each depart the area.

^^^ Younger ... would that soul sucking mall be the International? Even if so, I would happily meet you there for a lunchtime or after work pint to check the place out.

Happy Birthday, Birgir! Have a great day.

Happy Birthday, buddy. Nice to see you are maturing well, and can appreciate a good brew with the birthday cake. A little worried about that character on the couch, though, and who knows who is behind the camera? Have a great day, Mike, and may you have at least 50 more healthy years heading your way.

Nice pics, Mike. Brother Tucker's rules. The three of you look ravishing.

For Duggeh ...

grats to Ric and Doug. Way to go, lads, and best of everything in your new situations.

Thanks for the tip, Ric. Now I'm hooked on Longform and Instapaper. Good stuff.

Happy Birthday, Greg. Will raise a glass of the good stuff in your honor tonight.

Very nice, congrats, Jeff. When I shot a 5D the 35L was my favorite prime. Never owned the 100 Macro, but with the D700, the Nikon 105 Micro is sweet. You're in for some nice prime shooting. The BlackRapid strap just plain scares me ... just don't like seeing all that expensive gear hanging like that. Technically, I know it's probably stronger than neck strap supports, but it gives me the creeps. Will be interested in your real world experience.

Jeff ... stop being a teasy bitch, and tell us what you bought.

no problem, Shelly. good things come to (s)he who waits. :0

Sweet, Shelly. Thanks for the link, too. Going shopping now.