Despite missing some of the more colorful members of GNO, the group enjoyed wine/cheese pairings on Zoe's patio, a most serene setting, at the April gathering. Marti wore Zoe’s coat. Everything Janie tasted was excellent, including as a delicious Mexican casserole, a wonderful organic salad and pinto beans. Dee brought sopapilla cake (one comment: "omg it was yummy!") and everyone enjoyed Zoe’s wine opener (they apprently gave it a workout, as well). It was Dee’s 59th birthday. There was a birthday cake, but no one took a bite. There were stories, true and possibly embellished. Everyone was hysterically funny by the time the evening was over.