Martin, Leslie, and Ricardo discuss the latest hip-hop group from Canada, eh!

Sharon & Leslie share a mashed potatoe hug. "Mashed are we!" was there quote.

What a great view to catch a Sayulita sunset. Awesome!

Martin, Leslie, Pedro, and Sharon preparing for sunset.

Sábado, Marzo, Catorce, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Yesterday was Friday the 13th and it was a great day. It was a great day to celebrate a birthday. A 50th birthday to be exact. And celebrate we did. It might also have been a celebration that I was leaving in a few days. The location was Ricardo & Leslie’s (R&L) villa overlooking Sayulita Bay. For those with good memories, aka those under 50 years old, 2 months ago, the day after I arrived, R&L had their last house party. (let’s see, a party when I arrived and one when I am about to leave. Hummmm)
So can you have a birthday party without the birthday girl? The photos prove that you can. Of course we would have loved it if Cathy could have attended, but it just wasn’t meant to be.
The party of 8 originally included Alaskan Gail and Deirdre, Martin’s other & better half, but a nasty virus running rampart through the RV Park claimed both of them. Pete, Sharon, Ricardo, Leslie, Martin, and I were benefactors of last night’s celebration. The word potluck always conjures up vivid images from my past; growing up in a large ministers family. (the family was large, not the minister) The best food, in our minds, was the potluck dinners in the church basement, most often for a funeral, anniversary, birthday or wedding. Last night was no disappointment in the food or beverage departments for this birthday party.
Richardo had some wonderful grilled ribs and onions next to several of Pete’s delicious rib-eye steaks. Martin brought a delectable pasta dish that Deirdre had graciously made. I had put together a meat-based marinara on crostini drizzled with freshly grated parmesan. The girls mashed up some garlic potatoes and the feast began. The finishing la pièce de résistance was the 4kg carrot cake that I had ordered from Sandrita and trekked up the hill. (it’s about a mile walk uphill from my place to R&L) Sandrita, shown in the photo, owner of a local bakery and café, created a wonderful carrot cake for the occasion. It was to die for.
The view was, as always, fantastic especially with your feet dangling in the infinity pool.
Thanks again to our gracious hosts, R&L, for having us.
Enjoy.