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!

Starter Meal Plans for Thursday and Friday Morning.

We are happy to share news that Janice (Johnson)Davis and brother Clifford Johnson will be providing the goods for Friday morning's coffee gathering at Lynn and Louise's house at the lakes. Thanks Janice and Clifford - we have all meals covered for now - however, we never know when things can change so stay tuned.

Louise had a great idea to go to this little joint they know that serves up a great $2.50 taco plate and they have a large room we can all gather in - so plan on kicking the reunion off Thursday night with a cold drink and a taco! You can see just alittle more about them here --looks like our kind of spot: http://www.okobojibeat.com/bar/mckeens-pub-grill.htm

We will be providing more news as the dates are coming soon! We are currently working on our attendance list - We will be sending it in email - please do let Louise know if you plan to attend at lfaust@evertek.net. We know we do not have everyone's email addresses, etc. so please do not be shy to share information with anyone who may have been missed with lack of contact information.

Stay posted!

News from Stephanie and Mollie

News just in that Stephanie and Mollie ( Fondroy girls) will be providing breakfast Saturday morning. Louise is well prepared to get up and make a good share of coffee for the morning breakfasts. We say thanks to Steph and Mollie for providing the goodies to go with it. Isn't this going to be fun!

We Heard From Don Johnson Today!

Dinner plans for the Saturday Night of the reunion are beginning! We have heard from Don Johnson who writes to inform us they have reserved the Elinor Bedell State Park Pavillion for dinner! Actually they reserved it for the full day until 10 PM when we need to be out. What a terrific Idea. We lave Late Night Stories planned at Lynn and Louise's Saturday night following a fun day in the park. Bring a frisbee!

This is an 80 acre park with walk trails through woodlands, wetlands, and along the lake shore. The pavillion has a kitchenette and bathrooms....it will be terrific.