Christmas 2004 - Japan

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2004 - Japan! the food!
2004 - Japan! the food!
Bron and Bob planning their attack on the food...
Bron and Bob planning their attack on the food...
Jerry and David waiting politely
Jerry and David waiting politely
The Christmas Queen reigns over all
The Christmas Queen reigns over all
David and Bron with the rewards of patience
David and Bron with the rewards of patience
Jeanne and Bob enjoy a toast - hey that's not sake!
Jeanne and Bob enjoy a toast - hey that's not sake!
Karen, Carol and Jim.  Note the sushi rolls provided by Jeanne and Bron
Karen, Carol and Jim. Note the sushi rolls provided by Jeanne and Bron
Belinda enjoying Bright Orange Soup.  Sandra and Roy are just getting started.
Belinda enjoying Bright Orange Soup. Sandra and Roy are just getting started.
Jerry, Belinda and Sandra digging in.
Jerry, Belinda and Sandra digging in.
Christmas royalty.  Also see Sandra's be-outiful ring.
Christmas royalty. Also see Sandra's be-outiful ring.
Karen got a kitty!
Karen got a kitty!
I think these guys are just having fun!
I think these guys are just having fun!
Val was able to make an appearnace this year!
Val was able to make an appearnace this year!
Carol has the prime number - One.  She picks the cutting board but finds out it comes with the dreaded hands left over from 3 years ago.
Carol has the prime number - One. She picks the cutting board but finds out it comes with the dreaded hands left over from 3 years ago.
Marty picks out the blizzard survival kit with the much sought after Thunder Tube.
Marty picks out the blizzard survival kit with the much sought after Thunder Tube.
Bob gets the monkey but... not for long
Bob gets the monkey but... not for long
Bob has traded the monkey to Roy
Bob has traded the monkey to Roy
Marty with new flashing earrings and a candle that was put out of its misery quickly.
Marty with new flashing earrings and a candle that was put out of its misery quickly.

Carol and Jim ultimately ended up with the blizzard box. Some of the items may make out to camp. The Thunder Tube will be part of Carol's sound collection, although I think she might need to post a guard to protect it. I was very happy with my flashing Santa earrings.

The poor monkey had an unfortunate mishap on the way out the door, but Sandra doesn't know nothing about it.

I had a great time because I have great friends who know how to have fun. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the food and to the fun!

Merry Christmas!