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Way back in January there was a wager regarding the outcome of the NFL Playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the LA (formerly San Diego) Chargers. If the Ravens won, the San Diego contingent would travel to Baltimore in October to celebrate Grandpa Jack's 70th Birthday. If the Chargers won, the entire Filling clan would come to San Diego! Well, guess which team won?
The first to arrive late in the evening on October 1st were Jake and Beth
Wednesday, Oct 2
So here's Jake early the next morning showing off his culinary skills.
We decided to head up the coast to Carlsbad and go for a walk along the beach
We got as far as Vigilucci's at Tamarack (not real far!) before we decided it was time for a break.
The first of many "Cheers" moments of the week!
Jake, Beth, and the beach
Lunch at Barrel Republic in the Village
Thursday, Oct 3
We were lucky to have an early check-in at the Airbnb at
Third and "A"
Later, we celebrated with the Encinitas Yacht Club at Leucadia Pizzeria
Here is part of the crowd
And another part of the crowd...
And daughter Debbie took most of the rest of these photos! This is Marilyn's sister Joyce, Lady Di, me, Marilyn, Lorri, and Liz
Greg, Pauline, me and Kelly
AJ and Rachel in the background, two Mikes on the left
Marcia and Liz
Granny Janni and GPJ
Jake with Josie and Skip
Malarie and Jan
Beth, Mal, and Liv. Did you know that LIV is 54 in Roman Numerals? But she's only 2-and-a-half!
Tom, Marcia, Kay, Rosario
Helmut and Lorri. Is that a paper napkin in Helmut's jacket pocket? He's always so dapper!
The intersection of PCH and Encinitas Blvd
Jake and John. Look! John is almost smiling!
Jake and Greg. Greg is definitely smiling.
The girls, the girls
Mal, Beth, Debbie, Lorri, Olivia
Three old guys: Jack, AJ, Howard
Same three old guys
Deb and Kelly
We had a great turnout for the eYc Happy Hour, Jack's birthday celebration. Thanks to all my Yacht Club friends and my family for making it special.
Friday, Oct 4, my actual Birthday day!
70 never looked so good? I don't know about that gift hat from Kelly and Greg, but I was on my way to feeling pretty good!
We spent the day hanging around town and the Airbnb.
Here we are going down the stairs at "D" Street
This shot sort of makes me dizzy
Little Liv warming up to great grandma Lorri
The Beach!
Liv on the Beach Video
We had a great dinner (steaks from Seaside on the BBQ!) at the beach house (the Airbnb) with just the family. Did anyone take photos?
Saturday, Oct 5
Welcome to Jacktoberfest!
We had an Oktoberfest themed party in our back yard for our family and a few close friends.
Our good old friends, Dave and Wendy and me in my garb. Dave and I were partners in business for a long time!
We were happy to have most of the cousins (The Scuzzies) with us! This is Chris, Sara, and Haley
This is Ryan (RC), Ashley, and Rachel. I could explain who's who and diagram the family tree, but maybe some other time.
Neal, Mary, and Trevor
Steve and Nick
John, Jan, Beth, and Jake
Skip and Josie
Frank, Lynn, Ash, Kelly
Sara and Lorri
and again!
Sara, Ash, and Lorri
and with Debbie!
Frank and me!
Beth and Colin
Master chefs Mike and Neal. They did as great job and neither one got chopped!
Here, engineer Dave is measuring a close call during the bocce tournament.
an uninvited guest.
Mary and her baby Jenny!
Me and my baby Debbie
Some serious competition! Colin, Wendy, Josie, Trevor
Josie's turn
Colin and Trevor
Meanwhile, around the corner at the park....
I turned 35 twice. When I hit 35 the first time, I started over again at 1. Funny I don't feel 35x2!
So we went up those creaky attic stairs with our drinks in hand?
Beth, Mike, Chris, Haley
Debbie and her baby boy, Jake
Rachel and Ashley
Looks like Colin's turn
Video of Trevor and Jenny playing Washer Toss
Proud papa Ryan
Proud mama Katie and Ryan and little Tiernan
Nick and Jennafer
Neal, Steve, Lynn, Mary
Kelly, John, Jan
Sunday, Oct 6
Recovery Day/Beach day
I think we walked in to town and had lunch at Home and Away
Selfie at Death by Tequila
Video of Liv splashing on the beach
Another Video of Olivia
Sporting the "Vens" (short for Ravens) tee-shirt and the Ravens cups
Mom, Dad, Baby
Relaxing just north of Moonlight Beach
Monday, Oct 7
Mal's great friend Michelle has moved from Baltimore to San Diego for a new job. She arrived in town on Sunday and on Monday made the trip from PB with another Baltimore transplant, Ryan T!
Michelle's Birthday was October 5, so we had a little celebration for her.
What a crowd!
What another crowd!
Tuesday, Oct 8
This is from the small overlook at the end of "A" Street, looking down at the beach.
I guess I didn't take any more photos on Tuesday
Wednesday, Oct 9
Last day at the Beach House.
Video Mike and Deb playing Smashball
Four Generations!
Chef Jacques
Four Generations again
Deb wants me to do a painting of this scene. Perhaps I will.
Thursday, Oct 10
Mal, Colin, and Olivia headed home today and we checked out of the Airbnb.
Luckily, we still had a couple more days before Deb and Mike had to leave, so went to visit GPV and then to Cordiano Winery in the San Pasqual Valley.
I can't say the wines are world-class but the setting is great!
Looking out over the valley...
Happy Hour at 3rd Corner with Greg
Friday, Oct 11
Oceanside Pier
There has been a lot of construction activity in Oceanside - new condos, hotels, restaurants, breweries, and tasting rooms, so we thought we'd do some exploring.
We asked a woman to take our photo because she was taking photos of her own with a big expensive looking DSLR.
She made me turn my hat backward so you could see my face - not sure that was a good idea.
Guess where we are?
Cheers to a great week, a great visit, good times, good friends, and a great family gathering! We should do it again soon!
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