Buckle Up Buttercup !

Just when you thought the committee, after another successful picnic, would rest on their laurels, ... instead they're taking names and kicking butt.   I don't really know what that means but it sounds serious, and we're serious, so grab a coffee and your calendar, this is going to take awhile.

We were looking to add an October event, and the discussion centered around 3 possibilities; Elvis Night, Cruisin' Colby, and Octoberfest.  I'm not sure if emails are being stalked, but somehow my car insurance company, and Betty Dupree's insurance company said our rates would be raised if we participated in any event involving cars and Lee Crary, ... so, that scared the rest of the committee.   Cruisin' Colby was out, ... but it would have been fun.  Octoberfest can kinda be combined with Elvis, so dust off your blue suede shoes, we're gonna rock at Pub 282 on Camano Island.  We've done this event twice, and each time it's been an absolute blast, so we're going back Thursday, October 16th.  I believe the music, along with our own locally renown saxophonist, Steve Pearse, starts playing around 7pm and ends around 9:30.  More info on that later.   This event is coming up quick, and the place is usually packed, so there is a survey on the top of the home page menu.   If you're planning to come, fill it out, because we're going to need someone on the inside to reserve us a long table or two.   The food is good, the music is great, and company of your classmates is awesome.   You do not want to miss this one.  Are we gonna dance?   Oh yeah!` Since space is critical, we expect you to be there if you say you're coming.  Are there legitimate reasons to say yes, and then not show up?   Well, not too many, ... if Taylor Swift asks you to help her with choosing her wedding dress, ... well, ok, ... but couldn't she do that in the afternoon.

Next up, the 2026 Picnic.   We're moving this event to Saturday, July 18th.   It seems we were constantly running into situations where people had a family event in mid-August, so we're going to try mid-July.  We also had a lot of food left over, and I think we lost a little bit of money on this picnic.  So, we'll be ordering a little less food, and have people bring one small dish, ... kinda like a potluck.  Probably not as many snacks ahead of time, and no charcuterie boards.

We're just starting the conversations on the 60th Reunion.  We're looking at September, 2027, and we wouldn't have a picnic that summer.  It's likely not to be as big as the 50th, but who knows, ... once we get started, and the ball starts rolling, who knows.  Our assignment to you, ... less sugar, more exercise, fiber ... we want to see you at the 60th.  

Nordic Nights - Don't forget, in January sometime, we celebrate our Nordic Heritage ( many of us are of Scandinavian descent ).  If you're Canadian can you come?   Absolutely, we'll have a place in back for you .... just kidding.   Yes, you do not have to have Scandinavian blood, but we do expect Scandinavian wear.   it just makes it more fun.  So, sweaters, caps, mittens, whatever you have that makes you look more Nordic.  Skol