Probably one of the best ways I've celebrated a birthday... a weekend of springtime climbing in Joshua Tree followed up by a theme party back home!

Partners in crime:

Pink pants:  Stefan Rousseau, South African coworker, climbing partner, tai chi instructor, friend. 

Red Sweater:  Patrice "Froggy" "I climb in jeans" "I use Russian gear" "sensitivity to initial conditions" Meunier, French master of the circus and fluid mechanics.

Grey shirt:  Francois "I stick to anything" "no problem" Nadal, French master of Alpine climbing.