We have a dinner group that has had several nights where we all wore formal attire. Our first was seven people. This one had 24. While the pictures tell the story, when Maria and I throw a party, everybody rides the bus and gets dragged into whatever weirdness we have concocted.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we had doing it.

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24 of our family and friends gathered at The University Club for dinner.
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Since this was a Maria and Nowell event champagne was involved.
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Does the phrase "Let's get this party started!" surprise you?
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The University Club really knows how to stage an event.
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The menus were personalized for each of us.
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Maria and I welcome the group and toast Brian Lee and the staff.
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Brian Lee is the Managing Director and his leadership and staff won Club of the Year for 2021. This is a major award and this dinner highlights why.
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Let's get to it.
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One reason for venue is the unsurpassed view of San Diego.
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The bus is right around the corner
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Every good bus ride has a return.
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And champagne is present.
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A good time was had by all.