New Updates about the Reunion!

Hello Folks! Time is drawing near and we do have some news to share with folks to keep everyone updated. Janice and Paul have written and they will be attending the reunion afterall. NO - this does not mean that Janice and I will be performing as many of you had hoped. :) But we are very glad they can attend.

A reminder about the schedule.

Those who can be there Thursday night we will be going to the taco joint-McKeens Pub and Grill for their yummy taco plate and cold drinks. http://www.okobojibeat.com/bar/mckeens-pub-grill.htm They have a back room we can take over and it will be fun, so Thursday night plan on taco night. They are inexpensive dinners, I believe Louise said $2.50! holy cow!

Friday morning those who are headed to the Threshermans should be up early and on the way to AC. It goes all day,however, we expect people will go early and then head back to the lakes by midafternoon for a cold refreshment. I think there is a parade at 9 am Friday that you are likely all dying to see! Coffee and Rolls will be provided that mrng. at Lynn and Louise's by Janice and Clifford - lunch on your own - and then Friday afternoon (3:30 or so) there will be munchies and cocktails provided by Greg and Diane, Don and Lisa and Vic and Ellie, along with cake from Jeff and Anne. This will serve as dinner also really, there will be plenty of food, however, those who may want to go out later sure can. This night the menu will be veggies, salad, beans, breads, meat and cheese tray, and boneless chicken wings, of course, with cake! I am sure there there will be other chips etc also.

Saturday morning the goodies furnished for continental breakfast at Lynn and Louises are provided by Stephanie Edler and Mollie Tjelmeland! Thanks so much! Lunch will be on your own Saturday --we are thinking people will sort of develop their plans for fun on Saturday as they talk Friday. I know I want to visit The Three Sons and people will want to be on the lake etc. Saturday we also have the park rented thanks to Don Johnson and family. They have the evening meal catered. We just heard from him and here is what he reports in:

We have the Elinor Bedell State Park shelter house in Spirit Lake reserved on the 14 of Aug. until 10 PM when the park closes.

A picnic will be catered by "The 5 Star Catering" at 5:30 PM. It will include pork loin, beans, cold slaw, potato salad, lemonaid, and ice tea followed by brownies. I also plan to have soft drinks and canned beer in coolers during the PM.
Sunday morning we say thank you to Greg and Nancy Clark and Cindy and Rick Donnelly who are providing the breakfast goodies.

Jeff and Anne are providing all kinds of paper products and things that help every meal and Saturday night we will be doing Terry Trivia that Nancy Clark has been working on--if you have good ideas for questions submit them to her via email.

We do have the full attendance list with cell phones etc. We are sending this to all through email only to keep those phone numbers between us and not out for the world to find.

The Lake This Morning

Good Morning Folks. It is looking pretty gorgeous in Iowa today on the lake...are you getting anxious? Anne is working to complete her list for everyone, we have done this through email instead of posting here to keep it between us and not for the world to have access to. If you have not responded to Anne's email for the cell phones and RSVPs please do -this will serve as our final attendees list. We also expect to hear memorial information on Jim this morning and as soon as we have it we will be sure that it is sent around to everyone. Getting excited to see you all!

Janice and Family

We send thoughts and prayers out to the Johnson Family as they grieve the loss of Jim. Of course, we are all saddened to hear this news. There is no memorial news to share at this time but when we have it we will.

Janice and her family are not going to be able to come. Janice purchased non-refundable hotel rooms at the Ramada Inn - This is her situation

I have 3 nights at the Ramada Inn, 2704 17th Street (Corner of Hwy 9 and Hwy 71) Spirit Lake. I understand it to be across the street from the Motel 6. We decided to stay at the Ramada because Motel 6 only had double beds and we needed queen beds or larger. This room has 2 queen beds. The three nights are August 12, 13, and 14 (Thurs, Fri, Saturday). I am willing to take a loss on what I paid, if there is someone who either needs a place to stay, or has a reservation that could be canceled and traded for this one.

Is there someone coming who can help with this? Please call, email, discuss - and see if we can help Janice out with the rooms. Thanks so much.

One Month from Now -Here is where we will be!

Home of you who are hosting events may want to remember the FirePit --great for roasting marshmellows and more!


Thanks to Louise who sent some great pics we will be posting the next month to build the excitement to gather in one short month!

Who are these folks? The countdown begins.

Who are these folks?

I know many of you are hoping beyond hope that I am practicing the piano so I can play alittle tune for you. I am not sure Louise can rent a piano - so it is pretty iffy. I know Mooch was particularly counting on alittle recital during cocktail hour or something.

The countdown begins. Please keep Jim and Tish, Janice, Clifford and Robbie and all of their families in your thoughts and prayers. Of course these new developments in their health and ability to get around affect their ability to come to Iowa. We are praying for strength and ability to increase!