Thanks to Johna and Dgolds!
 

Brigitte and I made a quick getaway to SFO for New Year's and were welcomed with the greatest of hospitality by Johna. Dgolds dropped by and we had a great FT mini get-together. We had a wine, cheese and charcuterie party with a pre-FAQ pastry competition thrown in for good measure. I can't reveal the outcome as I don't want to prejudice the judging of the contest in Montréal. No one really loses when it comes to french pastry.
Once again, thanks to two of the nicest FT guys you'd ever want to meet and see you next July in Montréal!