Missing from the photos are Chantel “Channy” of Buccaneer, who was preparing some (fantastic) chicken and garlic bread on the grill. Crystal of Heart Strings also joined in the fun for the evening’s second wind. She and her husband Mark have a crew of five home-schooled offspring who keep them young.

South Africa, Ireland, and all corners of the 50 states were represented by these well-travelled Loopers. “Beyond the vittles, it .was truly a linguist’s banquet with all the dialects and stories that everhone brought and shared.

Thanks to the folks at Port 32 for this fantastic venue, complete with BBQ grills.