Beautiful lilies, good friends, rhythmic music, tasty food and unusual plants - what more could one ask. Perfect weather? We had that too! The lily ponds have never looked better! Inside the Jewel Box, Brenda greeted everyone, supplying name tags written in tropical colored inks. Facing her were Alice's photo displays of the Saturday morning Jewel Box volunteers at work, and the many colorful lilies in the ponds. The 2008 Pond-O-Rama slide show was running. Rhythmic tropical music floated through the building. Tables had colorful covers and napkins, and flowers were everywhere. We visited, enjoyed a luscious meal, learned about unusual tropical plants and gave awards to six deserving people. There were even lots of door prizes! Pam, you really know how to throw a terrific party!

Howard and Rick checked out the lily ponds	They're looking their best! A beautiful white lily
One of the deep pink ones	Aren't these leaves interesting!
Don was the original recipient of the Ganim award	Inside Brenda welcomed (and tagged) us
Alice created some wonderful displays!	Tim Delaney of Steely Pan provided lively music
Tropically colorful table linens	Mary and John 'raise their glasses'
Pam and Barb looked lovely	Carly and Steve look happy
Jim and Mary Pat have fun!	Chow time! Linda, Bob and Carly help themselves
Elaine, Bob and Pat - Plenty for everyone	What did Alice say, Ruth?
Bob and Linda have some dessert	Jessie and Ruth must be telling secrets!
Joe and Tonya had the perfect outfits	What a Prince Charming!
Speaker Chris Kelley of Cottage Gardens shared slides of unusual and striking tropicals	Award time! Wayne received the Bonnie Alford award
Gilbert shows his AKCA Koi Person of the Year award	Alice announced the Appreciation Certificates
Dave was a great help on Pond-O-Rama!	Linda has worked in the Jewel Box lily pools for years!
Pam's Upcoming Events Poster	Bob won a door prize
The new sound system is terrific, Ray!	Rick and Pam - A beautiful party, Pam! Thanks!