There are times….

When I feel so blessed……. Recently, I was invited to a home of some good friends for a combined birthday, Tet meal…. and I do mean a meal. My good friends; Peter and JohnL's Mom, a fantastic cook invited me over for a wonderful feast…..

Not much more to say, other than feast your eyes…. everything was home made… from the sausages:

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To all the pickles…

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I can only say…. "man this was soooo good…."

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From a tiny kitchen in a cottage off a side street in Clairemont, such wonderful dishes arrived……

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And then, when all the guys settled in for the usual "games of chance"…….

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And liquid refreshment…..

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There was even more…….

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All of it home made……

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Ever had twenty year old Nuoc Mam? The flavor is so deep……

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There are times when I imagine how life is for other folks…. on this night, I felt so lucky to be me; and to be surrounded by my friends who I treasure so…… life would not be the same without them!