Drinking with family

Last Sunday was Sean, Gerry and Deb's last night of vacation here in Northern California. What is it about the last few hours of family time that make it the most memorable? The four of us, along with a longtime friend of the family, Edwin went wine drinking crazy in my backyard. We had the tiki torches lit, James Gang and Wings on the iPod, 70 degree weather even at 11PM and good laughs and stories. And of course, raiding my cellar. These pics show the 6 bottles we had consumed to that point - after the picture taking, 2 more were opened and emptied for a total of 8 bottles consumed (OK so maybe 3 were half full from the previous days), but it still felt like college days all over again. This time, however, the company was far better, the conversation much more intelligent and there was not a keg of Busch anywhere around.

Sean, Gerry, Deb - we had a great time during your visit! I know we're several thousand miles away, but don't be strangers. This goes for all family!!!