Our Visit To The TomatoFest!

A Weekend Visit To Carmel And The Quail Lodge!

Part Five: The Hot Tomato Ball Substitute

Usually there is a "Hot Tomato Ball" but in 2008, there was a last minute change where a wonderful couple shared their home with a few hundred Tomatofest enthusiasts and we had our own "ball".

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We are going "up town" this evening

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The back yard overlooks Pebble Beach

Hot Tomato Ball PartyPaul was enjoying the wine!

Hot Tomato Ball PartyYes, we were here TOGETHER!

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Nice lookin' couple if I don't say so myself!

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Their own pizza oven in the back yard

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Fire was necessary given the 58 degree weather!

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We liked the fire!

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He made the instrument sing!

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Note: Sue by the fire!

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Note: Sue by a different fire.....

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The fun is about to begin!

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Standby Gary......

All I See Is Red!!!!!!

Hot Tomato Ball Party
Gary says "Oh Boy; Oh Boy!"

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Gary Ibsen is surrounded!

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He is relaxed so it is probably NOT the first time!

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It is OK, his wife is one of the three... So, which one!

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Wow!

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Folks, my eyes do not usually bug out... Not really!

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"Thank you for hosting this wonderful get-together!"

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"Where is his right hand???"

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Two great gentlemen enjoying the evening!

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The ladies are having a super time!

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Gary is indeed happy.....

Part Six: The Tomatofest!