Greetings Relatives Near & Afar: Last weekend, my family and I had the great pleasure of meeting "Cousin" Colin Dutton, his wife Judith, and sons Glenn and Christopher at Monterey, CA. We started the morning off by motoring along the scenic 17 Mile Drive between Monterey and Carmel. The coast's standard fog at this time of the year started burning off as we approached the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Being a golfer, Colin substituted a camcorder for his golf clubs and got some great shots of the course. We stopped for lunch in Carmel at Clint Eastwood's Hog Breath Inn. Unfortunately for the boys, the former mayor of Carmel wasn't present. Following lunch, we walked to a nearby park in perfect weather conditions. Colin brought out and described the photographs he had taken along his 100 mile or was it kilometer drive. His narration and the photo quality were superb. If you were impressed with the Dutton Hall photos, this was the icing on the cake. Many thanks again, Colin, for bringing them over the pond. We concluded the day with a trip to Point Lobos State Reserve which I consider a "must" for anyone visiting this area. The weather cleared and Colin got some great video of our Pacific coastline. Jane and I were very interested in Judith's and the boys' impressions of the Golden State. The only downside on their trip was Los Angeles which is understandable. Having said all this some of you may be surprised to learn that I was raised in Massachusetts. Colin, Jane, William, Bonnie, and I hope you and the family had a safe and enjoyable trip back to the Mother Country. We hope to see you again either in Cheshire or Northern California where we will share the redwoods, wine country, and the gold country. Regards, John