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Next we went to Bend, OR. to visit Jenny who has been close friends with one of Nick's daughters (Kim) since childhood.

Jenny is co-owner of the Astro Lounge and we happened to visit the night they were playing Trivia.

The next day we went to Jenny and Josh's house for a pizza party. (L-R) Joanne, Josh, Nick and Fitz in the backyard gabbing.

Ron was taking it easy and resting up for the pizza.

Josh, Kirsten (another friend of Jenny's since childhood) and Jenny when we were getting ready to leave. Had a great time and really enjoyed meeting Jenny, Josh and Kirsten. Thanks for a great time; everyone really enjoyed themselves.

Jenny keeping score of the different tables. Our table didn't do that good but at least we weren't last!

Nick and Josh taking a cigar break in Jenny and Josh's backyard.

We ran into Dave waiting for a bus in Bend. We asked if he wanted a ride but he declined saying he was having too much fun with the ducks.

Another party was given by Nick and Deanne at their daughter's, (Angela), home in Lafayette. This picture was taken near their swimming pool. (L-R) Joey (Angela's husband), Fitz, Ron and Nick. Thanks very much Nick, Deanne, Angela and Joey for a great time!

Next we went back to Nick and Deanne's home in Lafayette, CA. This is a hill in Lafayette where each cross represents a service member who died in Iraq or Afghanistan. It was originally put up by war protesters to indicate the wars weren't worth it. To me it meant the opposite. It represented the sacrifice these brave service members and families gave for their country's freedom (just my opinion).

Kyle, "Little Jason" and Niko taking in the Mexican food.

Nick and Deanne's cat, (Louie) hunting for Boa Constrictors and giant rats.

The next day we went to Nick and Deanne's vacation home. It's located close to Yosemite National Park.

The following morning Fitz, Nick and Ron went Bass fishing in the lake nearby. They intended to break Nick's family record for biggest Bass caught.

Well, With Ron looking on to witness it; Fitz did break the family record. Only problem; it was for the SMALLEST Bass ever caught! Look at the proud look on Fitz's face - just glowing!

Yosemite National Park. About an hour from Nick and Deanne's vacation house.

One of the giant Sequoias in the Mariposa Grove area of Yosemite.

The giant sequoia named "The Grisly". Notice how small the people are at the base of the tree.

The base of an overturned sequoia.

El Capitan - 7,569 ft. It attracts rock climbers from all over the world.

The different parts of a giant sequoia tree.

Leslye, Joanne, Ron and Deanne taking a lunch break at Yosemite Village.

Ron & Fitz took on Nick and Doc in horseshoes. Fitz is showing they beat us 3 out of 4 games.

Nick and Fitz showing their form.

Ron showing the form that got him a ringer from the second throw hitting the first horseshoe and bouncing onto the pole for a ringer! What's that .......... one in a million odds?

Nick's a great cook on the grille!

Dinner at the vacation house.