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Old 02-24-2008, 08:43 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Rut's Birthday Party

Can't believe no one has posted anything yet. Everyone must be too wasted.

I had a great time and I am SURE I wasn't the only one.

Happy birthday Andy!

I hear we raised $2000 for the homeless in OC which is awesome and Andy and Heather should be commended for that accomplishment.

Lots of schwag was given away by Adrenaline, Switchback, Banning Bikeshop, Ellsworth, Hoss and more but I'll let Andy thank the official donors.

Now onto the pics...
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The group of STR people is growing.

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Andy, CC and Vickie.

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Andy setting up the tab with the bartender.

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Andy telling people about the homeless in OC.

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Jordansrealm, Pho'ed Up, Rut, Mondo, JSims, CC and Vickie.

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Mark M. from Hoss, John and Rachel.

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The Manns.

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? and Dino

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Denmother, Roger, Dan (Man blong Gaua), JSims, Sdyeti, Allison and Mechmann

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CC and Andy

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Andy addressing the crowd.

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Gene checking his raffle tickets.

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The raffle.

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The official from the homeless shelter addresses the group.

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Vickie wins big!
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
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More pics...

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Vickie wins!

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Gene wins!

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Vickie wins again!

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Heather (aka Tumbleweed) and Andy

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Justin aka Mechmann wins!

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Andy looking very Irish

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Counting out the money raised for charity.

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Gene sporting Pho'ed ups helmet he won.

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Me, vickie and CC. Yes I took this shot.

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Gene trying on JasonMasons glasses he won.

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Then CC tries on the glasses.

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then after another beer, Gene tries on the glasses again.

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Dino hold out an imaginary microphone so Gene can make a speech.
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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very bummed I had a last minute change ...glad to see so many people there for a great reason........or two! Kudos again to Andy for sharing on his bday!
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
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very bummed I had a last minute change ...glad to see so many people there for a great reason........or two! Kudos again to Andy for sharing on his bday!

yeahh same here!! next time ehh!!
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Old 02-24-2008, 08:55 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I didn't make it to the Brewery, but I played around at the shop on the staris, with Andy and the guy's for a while.

Happy B-Day RUT!!
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Had a good time but I had to leave a bit early because of a false emergency. Wish I could have stayed longer since the place was bumpin'!. Andy, thanks for a great event and worthy cause.
Oh yeah, Happy Birthday!!!
I think I saw Dan and SD Yeti there as well but didn't have time to say H-Birthday to her (sorry).
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:03 PM   #7 (permalink)
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good times today seeing everyone I am glad I made it home from AZ in time! even won some schwag! Happy Bday again Andy !
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:13 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Thanks to John for taking the memory photos. This was a not only a great event for a great cause, but a great time to get together and celebrate Andy's B-Day...and meet some more folks on STR - J_Sims and Pho'd just to mentions two.....pluss many many others. Additionally, it was great to see some who we don't see tooo much, Jason, Allison, Stehphanie ......and of course our it was great to see our "regulars" - Dino, CC, Gene, JasonMason, Hugh, and many many others!!! Happpy Birthday Andy.
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:22 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Heather and Andy handing out raffle tickets



Tim and Dino (we miss the dresses, boys)



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Had a great time!
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:23 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Thanks to everyone who donated and participated in the event today! I'm hoping everyone had a great time. I'll give a detailed report tomorrow after work....now it is time for rest.

thanks again to everyone!!!

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Old 02-24-2008, 09:30 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Sorry I missed it. Work
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:38 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I got to spend the day writing reviews. Yea!
Looks like it was a blast! Sorry I couldn't make it.
What a great way to spend your Bday.
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:43 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Andy...thank YOU for having the heart and generosity to take a celebration and turn it into even more! We had a great time celebrating with you and raising money for a very, very worthy cause. I am proud to have you as a friend, as are so many other people in the STR community.
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The ? next to Roger is Dan (Man blong Gaua)...my better half.

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Denmother, Roger, ?, JSims, Sdyeti, Allison and Mechmann
It was great to see everyone at such an awesome event...glad many of us could talk VQ/CC "shop" while we were at it
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Thanks to John for taking the memory photos. This was a not only a great event for a great cause, but a great time to get together and celebrate Andy's B-Day...and meet some more folks on STR - J_Sims and Pho'd just to mentions two.....pluss many many others. Additionally, it was great to see some who we don't see tooo much, Jason, Allison, Stehphanie ......and of course our it was great to see our "regulars" - Dino, CC, Gene, JasonMason, Hugh, and many many others!!! Happpy Birthday Andy.
I love reading Vickie's posts after she's been drinkin'!
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