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Our long-time president hosted their annual BBQ dinner, and it was off the hook this year. Over 40 people in attendance with burgers, dogs and potluck. I skipped the burgers and dogs this year and focused on the salads and desserts and was not disappointed. Even my inner carnivore was quiet.

Who cares! show us the Hosta. Well, there's a reason he's the president and wins so many awards at the leaf shows. At this year's convention he walked away with the sweepstakes and best-in-show awards (or something like that). A few years ago, he lost some shade trees and built this shade structure since it was easier than moving his gargantuan Hosta.

It so hard to appreciate the size of these behemoths without something for scale. I think this one is Blue Mouse Ears.

Many daylilies (and other plants) abound in their garden. Here's the view to the front door.

and a little Hosta to greet you when you get there.

While wandering around I wondered aloud if they would mind if we pulled weds while walking around. Since this is obviously a wed and should be promptly removed (and relocated a few miles away). Everyone around me agreed.

Later, during introductions, I suggested anyone could visit my garden if they liked. Someone asked if it was OK to pull weds while they were there. Which was funny on its own, but several people were laughing louder than the rest. After that, it became a competition as to who had the best weds in their garden, mostly unaware of our outside (inside) joke.

Great Gardens, Pleasant People, Fabulous Food, Jocular Jests, SO WHAT!

Did I mention the streaking? Renowned hybridizer DB recently moved into the area and brought some young pups along for door prizes.

The top two are typical door prizes brought by hybridizer C from Cinci. And some free cement signs from MR. It pays well to bring your spouse to these. That's 3 trips to the door prize table each. Now top that!

Thanks to D and J B for hosting the best Hosta Society = COHS with appearances from MVHS and HSGC and NCHS.