Oh brother, just as my eyes dried up here they come again. I think I'll look up my local chapter of "SAPS ANONYMOUS". Thanks for your kind words.

Things I've learned from going to Gini's BBQ:

1. When in doubt, look in every kitchen cupboard and you'll find it.
2. Before pressing the flash button on the camera, take note of where it is pointing first.
3. Take more diapers than you think you need.
4. Just when you've thought you've laughed enough, along comes Mario.
5. When trying to avoid a moving chair, check to make sure there are no planters in the way of your fall.
6. When rubbing a dog's butt, be prepared for a committment of at least 1 hour.
7. When walking into the LA airport, no one cares if you have tail or not.

and the most important thing I learned:

Drink slushies SLOW!!

I challenge all other BBQ participants to post things they've learned from this experience.