had a birthday dinner at cielo blu in Oly. The food was mediocre but the company was excellent.

Jerm got a tie from Beck

and I got presents too -- wrapped in signature handmade Potasnik paper that is art in itself.

the next day we

went to Oswald Cove for my and Jerm's birthday weekend and initiated Beck into boogie boarding. She was a true mermaid.

before the birthday extravaganza, gi and i finished the floor waxing

before

after

and canned sun dried tomatoes that gi brought from italy!