Ed, I hope that you find time to slide over this way. Email me, and I'll get you a map, just in case work relents. Kate, Directions and a map have been sent your way. Be great to see both of you again. I can't compete with your barbecues (is the Mecco your third or fourth?), so was thinking about summer "grazing food" - meats, cheeses, crackers, salads, etc., and, of course, my brownies and maybe some cookies. I've never made little appetizer whatzits (my skill is more in baked goods), but I might do a chili-cheese quiche if inspired. You are a good cook, so anything that you'd want to bring would be welcome. Hmmm... I should probably mention that the only alcohol around here is a half bottle of Kahlua... so the beer drinkers might want to conspire to see who brings what if that is desired. I'll lay in various sodas. Carolly