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2008, Angela Beske Christmas Party

The apartment was decorated with electric lights
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The apartment was decorated with electric lights


Angela's Christmas Party 2008   •  Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Saturday 27 December 2008)   •  (Photo taken Wednesday 24 December 2008)   •  © 2008 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #01_7844BCX
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George assumed the serving duties
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George assumed the serving duties


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The mood began somber, contrasted by festive lighting
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The mood began somber, contrasted by festive lighting


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Anna and Michael chatted near the kitchen
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Anna and Michael chatted near the kitchen


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George generally hovered just inside the kitchen
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George generally hovered just inside the kitchen


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Drinks and food were served
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Drinks and food were served


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Michael betrayed a rare smile to a joke just told
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Michael betrayed a rare smile to a joke just told


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The effects of wine and champagne began to be felt
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The effects of wine and champagne began to be felt


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Chia became lost in fascinating conversation
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Chia became lost in fascinating conversation


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Buzz Unwrapped
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While seated at Angela's Christmas Party, Buzz carefully unwrapped a Christmas gift he had just received.


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The ghost of Christmas past visited Angela
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The ghost of Christmas past visited Angela


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Unexpected news from the Masked Marauder
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Unexpected news from the Masked Marauder


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As the evening progressed, he tied one on
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As the evening progressed, he tied one on


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The tale had an amusing, surprise ending
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The tale had an amusing, surprise ending


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The gift moved her to quiet introspection
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The gift moved her to quiet introspection


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A book made for a fine gift too
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A book made for a fine gift too


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After a single drink, Monte lost focus
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After a single drink, Monte lost focus


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The first goodbye was said
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The first goodbye was said


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And finally the party ended
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And finally the party ended


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