Bubb Park Mothers & Dogs Society
Taste Bud Stimulus
April 23, 2009


What a great way to kick off another season of potlucks in Bubb Park! The record breaking heat wave of two days ago gave way to a comfortable 65 degrees with light wind and sunshine. We had kids in strollers and high schoolers playing, and adults having a good time. Why even the tallest dad, Kevin Smith, was wiggle boarding circles around everyone -- who says kids have all the fun!

"Taste Bud Stimulus" brought out lots of good food, with salads, chili, dogs, and casseroles leading to fruit, cookies and cake for dessert. But it was the great people getting together for the first time for the season that had the best spices!

As best we could count from the table below plus Sophia Sear's friend Stephanie & her mom, and at least two guests, there were 29 families represented by 79 people, and 16 dogs. (If I missed a few, you can email me and I'll make it better.)

So enjoy the pictures below and our first ever video clip from a Potluck. We'll think about the next potluck around the end of May, or, if things are too hectic, right after school ends.

See you then,

Rick Van Mell
vanmells@ix.netcom.com

Last Name First Name Spouse Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Dog
Boylan   Neil Henry      
Caltagirone Ricardo Beth Kimberly Arthur   Scout
Cheng Hao Cathy Kai     Daisy
Christopherson           Benny
Cooper Kathy         Gus & Molly
Escobar Gil Becky Morgan      
Hilberg Gabriele   Sophia Sears Mira Sears   Cocoa
Kahan/Safran Michael Gabriella Eva Frieda    
Kitching Lorrie Norm Norm      
Lynch Penny Paul Amy Ciaran Corey  
Mcdonald/Millet Page Tim Tatum Payton    
Peterson Kris Scott Ben Owen    
Plageman Margo   Arden     Sammy
Price Karen   Lauren Emma    
Recine Barb Dan Carl Marie   Tucker
Recker Nan John Dylan Mary   Juno
Sajfr Marcela          
Sloan/Stahl Janet Peter Michael Allegra    
Smith Laurel Kevin Sarafina Carlson   Moka
Sokoloff Randi         Molly
Strotman Doreta          
Theil Niki Jeremy Eric Andy    
Thompson Kim         Maverick
Van Mell Rick Sandy       Teak
Wang/Scarlett Cindy Sean Sierra Alaya   Jazz
Yee Wendy         Sable
Zarmer Kim   Julia Teresa   Sneakers


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Getting in line
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Good stuff!
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Loading up
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looks great
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must have ...
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maybe.
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Winning smiles & ...
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full plates
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Feels good mom
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Little Molly's ...
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extended family
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Sorry! ...
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no you're not.
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Happy Campers
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The Chili Monster
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Contemplation
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For Lost & Found
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Tucker's family
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Hi Sable
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Hi Niki
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Hi Bennie
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Sammy wants some
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Mira wants noodles ...
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Dan does too ...
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as does Allegra.
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Hi Beth
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Lower, a little lower
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Lookin' for stuff ...
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ditto
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All smiles
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Feed the dog sitter ...
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go Scout!
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Catching up
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Tucker's BUSTED!!!
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Hi Janet
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Buddies # 1
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Buddies # 2
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Buddies # 3
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Mavrick
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Moka
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Cocoa
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Sammy & ....
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Juno.
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Neil & Doreta
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Big Molly
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Scooter scoots
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Pow wow
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Daisy brings Cheng family
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I WANT SOME
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Good luck kid!
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Pied Piper
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Oh well ...
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Go Norm!
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Swinging friends ...
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round they go ...
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Well done!
Swinging Movie
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Contemplation # 1
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Contemplation # 2
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All's well ...
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Just don't drive.
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DELISH!
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Cake full.