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You may know the tale, and if not then just know that this is cause to celebrate. Gary is here for Deck Day!

Just a pleasant afternoon. The pork's in the smoker. The third puzzle is coming together. We're enjoying some Detour Ale which was donated to the party in honor of our upcoming journey. And we're just chillin' an the beautiful afternoon. Nice cloud cover is keeping...

We've finished the first two puzzles: Vintage Fishing and Cherubs & Roses. Moving on to Catmania. We're looking to set a new record for number of puzzles completed in a Deck Day Weekend!

Been working on The List for days. After strawberries and cream, bagels and cream cheese, and more than a bit of coffee, we all got into gear to set up the canopy, move furniture from Creekside, make the BBQ sauce (and taste it), and more. Still need to make a beer...

Mary and Dave just arrived bearing wine and a "3-D " holographic puzzle. Minutes later everyone is busily engaged with the puzzle with wine or beer by their side. Might the EtOH assist completing the puzzle?

The party in the days before the party involves guests helping with the prep work. Today we began with Breakfast Pizza and a review of the To Do List. Then a trip to town to glory in Farmers Market, acquire local craft beer, locally baked soft pretzels, fresh salmon,...

The pork has been coated in dry rub for the last twenty four hours. Now it is topped with molasses and we're adding the Guinness and placing it in the the oven for its slow cooking period. Tomorrow morning we should be enjoying glorious smells in the kitchen. It's a...

It's the beginning of the Deck Day gathering. Gail and Lynne arrived from Cincy last night bearing gifts of hometown food. We've spent a crazy morning doing party prep and shopping and are now reveling in a quiet moment and savoring Graeter's Black Raspberry Chip Ice...

Such a salubrious way to end the day. Sally & Max arrived this morning bearing a gift of cherry wine from Chateau Chantel near Traverse City MI. We've spent a pleasant afternoon catching up and sharing photos. We dined on local pan-fried trout. Now we're sitting...

If you've attempted to check our blog within the last week, you've not been able to connect because server was in transit. The Light in the Basement server has been maintained by our son Greg in a few different locations, originally in his basement apartment. It's...