I am sorry I've been derelict in my duty here. I woke up about 4:00 Sunday morning with a monstrous toothache. I can't believe how much it hurt. I ended up not sleeping at all, and by the time I got home Sunday, I loaded up on pain meds and passed out. I got to the dentist early yesterday, he numbed me up and then at Noon I ended up having emergency root canal.

Hey, Beth!! I had woot canaw!!!

I echo all of the sentiments here. I had a wonderful time and I can't say enough about the wonderful nature of everyone. I am constantly amazed at what a diverse group we are, and yet how well we all get along. We are of different ages, backgrounds and so on, but we all have such a wonderful time!

The Mignon family is always great to see. Mr. Babe and the Col. were deep in several conversations and we were so glad that he was finally able to join you and Becky this time around!

My sweet DMC! You are a blast, but maybe you should stop at 15 next year. And, as Sicilian Babette said to tell you, we really need to find you a girl!!

And I love my brother and sister-in-law DC and Mrs. Cardi. They are almost too much fun for one room!! We always have a great time talking to you guys, and I'm glad that a twist of fate allowed you to join us for dinner. It would NOT have been the same without you.

I was so happy to see SV at the table when we got to the restaurant! It was a very pleasant surprise. So glad that you were able to join us.

It was great to see my Beth. It's been far too long, and I was so happy to see you, and to get that special Beth hug!

SC, you know how much you mean to me. As someone posted earlier, it's a whole different kind of weekend when you're there, and we are all the better for it!

Geoff-baby, You are the tops! You are a sweet and generous soul. I am so glad to have seen you. Mega-kisses for my favorite Cabana Boy.

Dontomasso, Thank you so much for your generous gift. An excellent choice, I might add!!

And where was that big wuss Pizzaboy??? He promised to bring me some cheese from Arthur Avenue when he met me this weekend!!