yes. it’s that bad — way behind, no caps, no lengthy introductions. i was out, sorry. but i had a great weekend and trust all of you did the same.important piece: keep your calendars open for puff’n'holdem III. June 14th is the day!

So, someone had a good idea. Brilliant idea indeed, and 200 years ago. 200 years of mixing cocktails! That is so awesome….. Okay, I need a drink!

Well, actually one Lone Star, really. But we are seriously talking about opening a Texas chapter. Right, Sharon?And the Greater Pacific-Northwest chapter is also in negitiations. Can’t wait!

You know you want them, the details, so here they are. Puff’n'sip day of May 17th, we shall start @

Take a note –Chad got his acceptance letter from Berkeley, so while we’ll miss him dearly, it’s time to unleash him on the Berkeley campus and see what happens. (*don’t wince!*) He’s not leaving yet, but let’s get together and celebrate, regardless.

So, Friday 5/12, 4:36 PM, Taylor’s Refresher, Ferry Building. Bring your best college stories. I have all mine written down in a separate blog….. 

See you there, Big Red.  

…about The Management. Let me set that straight first:

So, someone asked me what my emails mean. Swear, true story: “I read it over and over and still…” I almost hugged the guy — he read my email!!! I might still… For the rest of you — this is all about my life. Enjoy!

I got my first one last weekend. First one in a long long time. Yup. And I am very happy, and I am talking about sunburns. Sun! No more winter. Enough.

This week, Puff’n'sip day of May 3, 2006, we start at a ‘Sunny Weather Is Back’, frequently known as swib, destination.
We start @

5:17 PM @ Plouf, 40 Belden Place (off Pine, between Kearny and Montgomery)
and moving on @
7:51 PM to Cigar Bar and Grill (850 Montgomery St./Jackson)

As always –
Lotsa love!
Big Red

Well, I have good news and bad news. Lets start off with the bad.

There will not be a meeting on Wed as I have received a lot of cancellation notices from folks as so many are out traveling on business :(

I am sure the management will not be happy with this decision so perhaps the Steering Committee and I will set up an impromptu “meeting” for later this month. Plus, it will be more fun to sit outside when the sun is shining (instead of the rain).

Now here is the good news.

Puff’n'sip has its own official website.  Puff’n'sip  WWW! Yes, indeedy… check it out! It is pretty cool. They have done some nice work. Please note the MPLS chapter has its own section and the photo gallery is coming. So feel free to post your comments to the management!

Again, if anyone needs to be added/deleted from the distribution list please let me know. Happy travels all!

Take care,
Sandee Brandt