First JoeBQ of 2010----Lessons Learned

• No matter how prepared I am by charging camera batteries and having said camera within easy reach, I still forget to take pictures...hence the grill photo from the day after.
• Running out at 9:00 am in search of extra plates can lead to really good deals at the thrift store.
• A group comprised of family, friends from work and friends from other aspects of life can make for a great time. I am still amazed at how well everyone can get along.
• Forgetting about BBQ Tempeh and burning it does make it taste better.
• I can have a JoeBQ without having a drink and it can be fun.
• I never remember how much work these are until I am in the midst of prepping four pounds of Brussels Sprouts.
• CT can come up with numerous excuses for not making it out to the Joe BQ, but I really know it was all the vegan food that really freaked her out. I'm just kidding CT...next time.
• I LOVE having friends over to my house for great food and great conversation. Everyone who came enriches my life in one way or another and I hope they had a great time.
• I need to do these more often. They feed my soul with joy.