Once again, the great advance planners that we are, after karate class Thursday we all decided that it was a grand weekend coming up to get together and see The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. So, after work Friday I sent out a note; short notice so didn't expect much. But I knew I would be there and have fun!

Saturday was bright and sunny and warm. I was out on the deck with my coffee reading most of the day. But then off to Castaways restaurant on the water in Dover to meet up with everyone. We had four backgammon boards going with lots of trash talk, a nice dinner, and good fun. Unfortunately, the movie fell short; just a little corny and too much reliance on special effects - in my humble opinion.

After the movie, we came back to my condo, played more backgammon, and watched the movie Invincible, which I have on Blu-ray, so pretty cool. Some hadn't seen it, though I certainly have. I enjoyed it.

This is a shot from Castaways looking to the east and down river.

And this is looking east and up river.

The outside deck was pretty full, and since there were going to be potentially seven of us, we pushed a couple of tables together on the inside porch.

Here come Marissa and Gary. Rick is too engrossed in his game with Harry that he's oblivious to anything else at the moment.

Steve followed shortly after and had a couple of games with both Marissa and Gary, I think.

Four boards going! A record for visiting Castaways!