We Will Miss You, Buck

So says the cake:

Scenes from this afternoon's farewell party for SN1:

Buck and Family. left to right: Granddaughter Felicty and Great-granddaughter Mya, Grandson Sean, Buck, Erma, and Granddaughter Natasha.

Erma and Buck

Erma's extended family (I DO know most of the names, but there are too many to mention.  My apologies, if appropriate.)

So... SN1 is away tomorrow to begin the journey to Kandahar, which happens in several parts.  We won't go into any detail except to say the Farewell Party, Part One was quite nice.  Farewell Part II will happen later this evening and will consist of Adult Beverages and cigars on the verandah, weather permitting.  Indoors, if not.