Now, the friends. Most of the people here are people I've known for a very long time and the friendships have stood the test of time. So, meet some people that are very special to me. I just wish they were all here in the Bay Area.

Marion and Pam - Please don't tell anyone that I told you that Marion's nickname is Skin. Of course, there is a story but I can't tell. Marion is on the left and Pam is on the right. I've known Marion for at least 10 years and I've known Pam for about 20. Pam is one of the sweetest individuals on the face of the planet. What a friend this woman is! And Skin, well she's just plain fun! Skin lives in Denver and Pam lives in San Diego.

Tammy and Sandy are women I met through my girlfriend, Julie. I am so happy they came into my life too. They live in San Jose (thankfully).

Martha Garcia - I've known for approximately 20 years. We have a strange and unusual relationship which probably stems from the fact that we dated on an off many times throughout our friendship. We love to argue with one another and harass each other. We will probably argue with each other until the day one of us dies. But we are good friends despite all appearances and I'm going to be in her wedding in August. She lives with her girlfriend Linda in San Gabriel, California.

Lori is another friend I've had for 20+ years. She is probably one of the reasons I have such a warped sense of humor today. We have shared so much throughout the years, lived together at least 5 different times, shared lots of laughter and some tears. Though she lives in San Diego and I'm in Northern California, our friendship endures. She is my favorite sick pup.

Dorothy is one of the most evolved human beings I have ever met. I just feel good being around her. I have been trying to talk to her into moving to California since I met her and have been unsuccessful. I will keep trying though. She's a wonderful woman that resides in Salt Lake City.

A pic of my friend Jacquie and me taken in 1989. We've had more fun that two people should be allowed to have. She is such a character! I'm sorry to say that her job took her to Pennsylvania. California's lost, their gain! Oh Yakkie - come back! (;

There are a couple of other pictures I'd like to put here but I have to find them first. I hope you've enjoyed meeting everyone!