I was honored by the request to take photos at Martin's Party.
My Thanks! - to all those smiling faces for making this a fun task! -Mike
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Betsy and I got there at the crack of 4 so we could get pre-party shots. Betsy is looking at a photo collage Kathy made.
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Click me!
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Martin stares longingly at the yet unopened bottle of Ripple.
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Why won't these women look at me!!!??
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Handy Dan works on the neck wrapper.
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Martin sets about catching dinner.
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Tom, always an early bird, gets down to business.
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As always, Kathy had enough food for an army. Thanks Kathy!
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The latest in grill-side fashion.
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Lis and Joey were down from Pittsburgh to help with the Celebrating.
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Old and older. CHEERS!
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Here Kathy explains the fine art of fire conjuring. Lis looks a bit dubious...
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Jean was so glad to see George she wet her pants!!
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What a good sport!
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Mr. Cool tries his hand at the grill.
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Gotcha!!
This photo of Everett was taken by his brother Owen. Don't blame me!!!
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"Happy together...". Mother and son - Rita and Owen
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Owen was making the rounds that night and Julie seemed not to mind.
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The Kids were well represented.
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Ahhh... Sweet! Betsy and Jerry share a moment.
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FODCer Erika was there to help Martin Celebrate.
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Erika and Pam oblige the camera. Thanks, ladies!
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Everett and Marie: Lots of smiles!!
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Paige, Christian and Sophie were thre to enjoy the festivities.
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A groovy guy deserves a groovy cake!
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Lots of admirers of Kathy's handy work.
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Time to light the candles.
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There was lots of help.
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Here, Sophie prepares to add a decoration to Martin's cake.
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Looks just like her.
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No sooner were all the candles lit than - poof! A gust blew them out. Nancy had the bright idea of a drapery for wind protection. It worked!
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Time for the Big Blow!
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Good job Martin!!!
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Time to de-candle, cut and eat. YUMMY!
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This young artist displays her work before digging in.
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Here, Adam reflects the mood of all of us that evening.
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Super nerd Adam texts his wife Erica about the Party.
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Father and Son, Fern and Owen.
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Motley crew!!
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Paul and Betsy raid the snacks.
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Mother and daughter Elaina and Joan (L-R) came all the way from the Philly area to help Martin Celebrate.
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Tom, getting toasted.
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Mother and son - Erika and Daniel.
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Most of the crowd went to listen to the music up the road while some of us hung around and visited.
Thanks to everyone for a Groovy time!