August 2000 Pictures
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| Celebrated our 2nd year wedding Anniversary, 8/29 | |
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Yeah, 2 years already. We're past the newlywed stage
into a new stage... old and mature. Joe says "it's been 2 years already?", and Tina says "it feels like a lot more than that!" So, now you know who has the better deal. :) |
| Gary and Betty Get Married in Las Vegas! 8/26 | |
| In the beautiful backdrop of Nevada's Canyon, Tina's sister Betty gets married to Gary Pyles. |  Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pyles! |
 Tina, Betty and Mom getting ready |
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| There was plenty of things to do in Las Vegas before and after the wedding... |  Buffet at the Hotel |
 What's Vegas without the gambling? |
 Out in the desert at Red Rock Canyon Joe, Tina, Mr. and Mrs. Chang |
 Vegas' version of NYC |
 Which is next door to Paris |
| Congratulations Gary and Betty on your new life together! |  Bellagio's spectacular water show |
| Anh's Going Away Dinner, 8/23 | |
 Joe, John, Greg, Rick, Anh, Tom, Tony, Tina, Lydia and Jen (all TX transplants, btw) at John's new condo. |
Anh Do, the first of our group to enter CA is now leaving
for higher grounds (at least geographically)... Seattle. Bye Anh. We'll miss you! |
| Mission Peak once again and Kenny's BBQ, 8/20 | |
| We climbed to the top of Mission Peak...
again. It seems like a monthly ritual. The hike up feels like 10 stairmaster
sessions combined in 1. More info on Mission Peak Trail.
Usually in the middle of the hike, we're out of breath and asking ourselves why we come here at all... but a month goes by and we think we're in better shape, so we head back to the peak. |
 Lydia and Tina striking a pose |
 Joe's version of eXtreme sports |
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 lots of paragliders today |
 John, Tom, Lydia, Joe and Tina resting at halfpoint |
| Kenny threw a BBQ at his place. A farm of chickens
and pigs were killed to meet his menu needs. This picture was taken to prove to May that he did a good job. |
 The group giving a thumbs-up |
| Jen Lin meets us at San Francisco, 8/18 | |
 Derrick, Jen, Tina and Joe by Bay bridge |
Jen Lin (from Raleigh) starts coming to San Francisco on
business for the next 6 weeks. <---- We meet up with her at Pier 39 for dinner. |
| Vince Thai comes to visit, 8/10 | |
| Vince (also from Raleigh!) comes to meet us in ABC Seafood restaurant for a dinner and a catch up. ----> |  Joe, Tina, John, Lydia, Tom and Vince |
