Oct. 8th - Happy Hour, Covered Dish

Our pickleball gang got tog. for a happy hour and covered dish. 22 came and the food was great. We gathered at 4 p.m. between Faye and Ken's and Mitch and Barbs RVs.

from left....John, Ray, Sue and Keith enjoying good friendship and food.

I caught Ken and Faye off guard....hehe

Here's Faye showing photos to Deb, Bob, Mar, and Jim.

from right...Barb, Mitch and Keith watching all the activity..:)

Let's see...I think from left. Ken, Karla, John, Craig, Sue, Marge and Dean... More came later and the food went on and on.:) I enjoyed one of Keith's Kahlua and Cream drinks. mmmm

Oct. 6th - Seafood Feast!!!

There's more room in an RV than you think. We all managed to prep the food for our seafood feast in Mitch and Barb's monaco.

Barb preparing the cole slaw with Keith's help. Her slaw was so good!!!

First we enjoyed the clams prepared like mussels with sauteed onions, tomatoes, white wine, etc. mmm. Next was the shrimp with a sweet mayonnaise, dujone mustard, preserves *secret recipe from Mitch* and seasonings...and grilled to perfection.

Joe, Pam, Faye, Ken, Mitch, Barb, and Keith enjoying this WONDERFUL meal.

Keith prepared the pouched salmon with onions, dried tomatoes, ripe olives and portabella mushrooms..with a touch of balsamic vinegar and cream in the sauce.

Grilled blackened mahi mahi - one of Mitch's signature dishes. We ended our feast with Chef R's Kahula and Cream. made by Barb.. AND Dove Dark Choc. It was ALL FABULOUS.

Oct 6th - Keith and Mitch wanted Seafood

Here's Barb in front of the seafood store sign. Keith and Mitch wanted to cook seafood for all 8 of us who were parked tog. at the RV park. Ken is from this area so he went along to give us a guided tour of the Marina in Deltaville, Va.

In front of these pear cactus are piles of oyster shells... It was such a unique sight.

Just a photo of the marina

A view of the chesapeake bay from the marina area.

PickleBall at Thousand Trails Chesapeake Va.

Pam, Barb, Ken, Joe, Faye and Keith. Mitch was missing on this one.:)

Marie, Joe, Pam, Bob, Vicki, Ray, Barb and Keith. ...So many of the players were not on this photo...about 12 to 16 played each day. It was so good to get out there and play again.

Pam and Mitch played against their spouses..

Keith and Ken ready for the return..

Our Good Bye dessert night - Oct. 1st

Invited the whole family to come by for dessert so we could get our hugs and kisses in before taking off for Fl.

John loves to eat....He must be a RICHARDS!

I baked 3 apple pies and one green tomato pie...mmmmm

Michele had some special time with John.

The Bass Cake

I would have FREAKED if someone called me and asked for this yard long bass cake in one week...but not Vivien!!! She worked 16 hours on this cake. I sure hope the customer appreciated ALL the work that went into this cake.
Vivien said she wasn't totally happy with it, but with such short notice she did the best she could.

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