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Old 9 December 2018, 04:13 AM   #1
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A couple of AMAZING days!!!! Ready???

It all started two days ago....ready?
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:14 AM   #2
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:21 AM   #3
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:22 AM   #4
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It all started with a text message. A fellow TRFer making a surprise visit.....first time in town!

First, coffee; freshly roasted



Followed by pastries

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:23 AM   #5
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Kind enough to join me for a quick meeting; I was stuck in the meeting room while TRFer had a good time at the main floor!!!!


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Old 9 December 2018, 04:25 AM   #7
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Next stops: Wine shopping


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Old 9 December 2018, 04:28 AM   #8
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:28 AM   #9
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...relaxing after lunch

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:31 AM   #10
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Quick nap, and more vino!




Dinner: casual BBQ. Dirt floor, plastic chairs, DECADENT food!!





Ribs, pulled pork, pork belly, mac and cheese....

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:32 AM   #11
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Day one was delicious!!!!!!!!!

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:33 AM   #12
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:35 AM   #13
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:37 AM   #14
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Lunch anyone? Seafood Friday!!!!






Oysters?!

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:38 AM   #15
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We need a small break!!!!

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:39 AM   #16
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:40 AM   #17
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Calamari, ceviche....



....and more vino

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:41 AM   #18
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Dinner....pasta!!!!!!

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Old 9 December 2018, 04:43 AM   #19
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A great evening!




Weather is beautiful, so relocating outside...



And sweets!
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:43 AM   #20
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:44 AM   #21
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A fantastic couple of days!

THANK YOU for visiting!!!!!!!!! Safe travels and hope to see you soon!!!!!!!!!
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Great story and great pics! Thanks Gerardo, you had unforgettable two days


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Old 9 December 2018, 04:52 AM   #23
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Old 9 December 2018, 04:53 AM   #24
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Thank you for reading!!! It was fun...and tasty!!!!!
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Was there a sign up sheet that went around?
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Old 9 December 2018, 05:09 AM   #26
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Was there a sign up sheet that went around?


Yes, what happened to the sign up list

Is it true after traveling there to that part of the world some people need a short nap and that red wine goes with Captain Crunch and is used instead of milk for breakfast ?

Please confirm
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Old 9 December 2018, 05:10 AM   #27
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Old 9 December 2018, 05:10 AM   #28
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Old 9 December 2018, 05:11 AM   #29
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Yes, what happened to the sign up list
* Is it true after traveling there to that part of the world some people need a short nap
...some things are better left unanswered
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Looks like a great time! Cheers!
It was!
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