Settimio Costa, Italian sea captain extraordinaire came to visit! Yes, he’s the big old bear who captained the catamaran I rented a year earlier to celebrate my 60th by eating my way through Italy. First we visiting friends and family in Boulder:
And then we were off to Montana, to shoot guns, ride Maryann up into the hills, meet up with other friends, and of course, eat:
my own personal chef 
orrechiete with broccoli
a real outdoorsman 
yes, he hit the target! 
cookin’ up fried green tomatoes 
time to dig in
And a big hoedown for the birthday party. The Timber Rattlers, Chittersons and friends, Kristin, Damian and Darcy. Oh boy!!
frying up some hushpuppies 
enjoying the tunes 
chow time
and cream puffs smothered in hot fudge for dessert. i like!
