Seventh Annual Dwight & Marna BBQ: Buellton California

I'd be more intimidated if they could spell surveillance!

Killjoy, I think this is the second one in a row for you to miss. I expect that since you, Gary, Ben, Skip, Kevin & Heidi, Kevin, etc., no longer come that we may be on our last legs.

DwightMcCann wrote in post #16236304
I'd be more intimidated if they could spell surveillance!

Killjoy, I think this is the second one in a row for you to miss. I expect that since you, Gary, Ben, Skip, Kevin & Heidi, Kevin, etc., no longer come that we may be on our last legs.

I assure you, Heidi and I would be there if we could be. So please don't cancel future instances of this because I missed it this time. The only thing that lifts my spirits as regards my absence this time is the prospect of being able to make the next one!

DwightMcCann wrote in post #16236304
Killjoy, I think this is the second one in a row for you to miss. I expect that since you, Gary, Ben, Skip, Kevin & Heidi, Kevin, etc., no longer come that we may be on our last legs.

Yes, last year we were camping during the BBQ weekend and this year we have tickets to a concert. Alas, I have no camera pass.
I have sent Lowell as my proxy last year and this.

Your BBQ's have become tradition for POTN. It'd be a shame if they didn't continue. As for people not being able to make it, life does go on.

Lowell is clearly his own representative now, Alan ... there is a one year limit on proxies! Everyone claimed to have had a grand time. Hal led discussions about various software packages and the Pros and Cons of Adobe Creative Cloud. Craig is supposed to post pictures, particularly of the desserts ... there wasn't much picture taking this year.

And there is likely to be an Eighth Dwight & Marna POTN BBQ as Hal Schmitt thinks it is well worthwhile and wants to help advertise and recruit ... I am sure we will once again start having demos and tutorials as that was initially one of the big draws.

DwightMcCann wrote in post #16237321
And there is likely to be an Eighth Dwight & Marna POTN BBQ as Hal Schmitt thinks it is well worthwhile and wants to help advertise and recruit ... I am sure we will once again start having demos and tutorials as that was initially one of the big draws.

Awesome! Sign me up!

Can I claim dibs on the guest bedroom for that right now?

kcbrown wrote in post #16237325
Awesome! Sign me up!

Can I claim dibs on the guest bedroom for that right now?

Sheesh. At least wait until the next one is posted. Or even the same calendar year.
And they call ME a Killjoy. LOL

DwightMcCann wrote in post #16237321
Everyone claimed to have had a grand time.

It's over already? You guys must be gettin old.

DaveO wrote in post #16236137
I could always bring a bottle of home made apple pie!
What time are the festivities?

Oh that was was soooooooooo damn good. I now need to have my friends dad send me the secret ingredient from arizona then I'm good.

Had a blast, food was great and the conversations were even better.

And my prospects of making it one day. It is super nice of you and your family to host a POTN gathering each year. I follow the thread every day and vicariously look forward to it. We just returned from Las Vegas, so a trip from NY to California was just not doable. One of these days, though....

Dwight, these flies were mocking your fly deterrent.

kcbrown wrote in post #16237325
Awesome! Sign me up!

Can I claim dibs on the guest bedroom for that right now?

Yes. Fortunately Alan does not control that guest bedroom. And given your (and Heidi's) issues you deserve it!

Killjoy wrote in post #16237359
Sheesh. At least wait until the next one is posted. Or even the same calendar year.
And they call ME a Killjoy. LOL

I appreciate your assistance with reservation etiquette!

Killjoy wrote in post #16237366
It's over already? You guys must be gettin old.

It did seem to end earlier than in past years and yes the participants are aging!

S.E.V. wrote in post #16238056
Oh that was was soooooooooo damn good. I now need to have my friends dad send me the secret ingredient from arizona then I'm good.

Had a blast, food was great and the conversations were even better.

It was a good time!

MDJAK wrote in post #16238065
And my prospects of making it one day. It is super nice of you and your family to host a POTN gathering each year. I follow the thread every day and vicariously look forward to it. We just returned from Las Vegas, so a trip from NY to California was just not doable. One of these days, though....

Well, after Hal Schmitt saying he thought we should beef it up rather than wind it down I guess there will be an Eighth, etc.

VetteManiac wrote in post #16238626
Dwight, these flies were mocking your fly deterrent.

Yes, well that was clearly a joke article and I fell for it lock, stock and barrel! Next time perhaps I will spray something about ahead of time ... it is the only time we have a fly problem.

You can sign Lynn and I up for next year. WE both had a great time a picked up a couple of good Lightroom tips and one wine tip from Hal.

[QUOTE=DwightMcCann;16​237321] Craig is supposed to post pictures, particularly of the desserts ... there wasn't much picture taking this year.


Craig is processing the pictures right now as I write this! It was great fun and look forward to next year! Unless you see me before then!

[QUOTE=MissFire;162393​08]

DwightMcCann wrote in post #16237321
Craig is supposed to post pictures, particularly of the desserts ... there wasn't much picture taking this year.


Craig is processing the pictures right now as I write this! It was great fun and look forward to next year! Unless you see me before then!

Yay!

Slave drivers.
Didn't take too many pictures but here are some from the BBQ.

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