I just love this photo of Shawn relaxing in in the sun, reading Wired and petting Titchou.
She and Tyler came down a few weekends ago for a Game Night (board games, ingesting copious amounts of food and watching somewhat obscure videos). Mr Eric J Lawrence, the progenitor of our LA game group, was suppose to caravan down as well, but he had to cancel due to more 'important' obligations. (He mentioned something about two of his oldest friends' birthdays--really, where are his priorities!) Matt filled in as the fourth gamer, and he came in a very respectable second--much more respectable than my sad, way behind, last place finish.
Shawn picks a card as Matt contemplates his next move, and Tyler a bit crazed over his win.
Tyler came in first, a familiar position for him. Ticket to Ride is his game however, so he's played quite a bit more. He was kind enough to leave it with us for a while, and we've initiated Matt's parents and our friends James and Michael, during our time in Cambridge (yes we brought it with us), into the this world of trains, destination tickets and routes. James also found it to be a mini lesson on U.S. geography.
A happy, full bunch of gamers outside of Chopahn, and our Glamour Shots pose, which Matt wasn't quite prepared for.
In true gaming tradition we also went out to eat, however we opted for healthier, higher-end fare versus the burger and fries, IHOP, Bob's Big Boy type meals we normally eat. Matt and I were excited to take Tyler and Shawn to Chopahn, a favorite Afghan restaurant within walking distance, and we were very happy that they loved the food (but how can one not with dishes like kadu--sweet, honey sauteed pumpkin served with yogurt and meat sauce).
The video portion of the night was accomplished with Tyler's aid--he brought a projector since we don't have a TV but we have bare, high-ceiling, white walls. Tyler also provided the material via YouTube: the BBC spoof science program Look Around You.
Although I won't be able to participate in Game Night every month, I do hope to make a couple of guest appearances throughout the year.
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