OK, you guys have been in suspense long enough. I guess I'm the first one able to post so here it is.

The brunch went extremely well. There were 18 of us. Margo's husband, Tom, had a cold and decided to stay on the ship. We were sorry we were unable to meet him. Claudia was unable to attend, unfortunately. And, Cyndi had to cancel at the last minute due to car problems. We were so sorry she couldn't make it. All were really missed, as well as the rest of our LCT friends.

Alan and I got there at 10:45 to ensure that everything was in place. It was and the staff could not have been more accommodating and helpful. The patio was very large, private and reserved just for our group. It was a perfect setting for 18 of us.

This is the first time (for Alan and I) meeting Margo, Leeanne, Robert and his partner, Paul, Michele and Don. All really great people who were so much fun. We all felt as if we knew each other from the start.

Good to see old friends, Todd, Olivia, Dena and her husband, Grant (our first time meeting Grant), Don and Diana, Suzanne, Kathy and Frank and Marcie. All in all, a really nice and fun day.

I know the owner and staff of the restaurant very well and they really took great care of us. The owner, Franco, waived the corkage fee for our champagne and also gave us coffee and tea, which is not included in the buffet. The food was excellent, too. Champagne/mimosas flowed and the food was very plentiful and tasty. We did finish off the entire case of champagne. Don (Michele's husband) then bought another bottle of champagne that he shared with the rest of us.

We had a very nice gift exchange of travel-related items. Frank, Kathy's husband, got the real prize of the day - a package of disposable travel toilets. It's sort of a pouch you wear. I don't know how it "attaches." It must stick on some way. The waste then turns into a gel within the pouch. It sounds horrible, but I guess it serves a valuable purpose in an emergency.

Don and Diana were flying back home late this afternoon. Olivia and Suzanne will be leaving tomorrow. I hope to see them both in the morning before they go.

There were lots of photos taken, so I'm sure they'll be up for you all to see soon. Kathy had taken that photo; therefore she was not in that one, JoAnn. We wanted everyone in the shots, so we got the manager to take a few, which you will all see.

The MIMOSA event has come and gone. Looking forward to another great one in the near future.

Karen, it was terrific speaking with you! Sorry you were not there!

To all who attended the brunch - Alan and I spent a wonderful day with you all!