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Although little rain had yet blessed the Sierras, over 35 species were found as we sought out moisture-hoarding locales.

Several intrepid participants found enough boletes to fill their dehydrators, and, to many attendees’ delight, Ganoderma tsugae (reishi) were numerous and fresh.

A special thank-you to our California Alpine Club hosts, Lee Yamada and Phyllis Cole. A very special thank-you to the following who held up the sky by providing substantial kitchen support throughout the weekend:

• Friday dinner: Jan Immer’s amazing enchiladas, beans and calabicitas complemented by Sandi Smith’s baked bean appetizer and Margaret Carpenter’s Ensalada Mexicana;

• Saturday breakfast: Hope and Milan Jukl’s awesome breakfast burrito bar;

• Saturday lunch: Lisa Leung, Sonata Chan and Margaret’s sandwich bar;

• Saturday dinner: Gene West’s porcini pasta dinner complemented by Sandi Smith’s brie appetizer and Vernetta McGuire’s Caesar salad;

• Sunday breakfast: Kitty Elvin and Sue Labiste’s bodacious bagel buffet;

With a strong supporting cast of all mentioned above and Richard Rammer, Richard Lyness and Monise Sheehan. Thank you all!

Wendy Wells

Minister of Long Distance Forays