tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post8210721365289429575..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Family Reunion (Cont.)RichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-27575966069219327572013-07-29T09:37:02.042-08:002013-07-29T09:37:02.042-08:00You wouldn't wear a hat of your own creation? ...You wouldn't wear a hat of your own creation? I think the activity started years ago when many of the participants were much younger. But I believe it has become a "tradition" in addition to many of the other activities. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-81269583999084865782013-07-29T09:34:00.000-08:002013-07-29T09:34:00.000-08:00Lots of activities were planned for this group. In...Lots of activities were planned for this group. In addition to the ones mentioned, there was frisbee golf, origami, sock puppets, jewlery making, tennis, swimming, history walks, nature walk, field games, etc…<br /><br />The organizers get all the credit for getting this event together each time. I think that this was the 12th or 13th reunion.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-86296402269457301272013-07-29T06:21:58.205-08:002013-07-29T06:21:58.205-08:00You know the saying about unhappy families...if I ...You know the saying about unhappy families...if I had to wear a silly hat at a family gathering of my clan I'd rather beg off and sit in a shed in barrow WITHOUT. a bear guard. you are lucky to have a good family.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-77787727764565718392013-07-29T05:57:35.617-08:002013-07-29T05:57:35.617-08:00It looks like great activities were planned to kee...It looks like great activities were planned to keep everyone engaged and having fun. No small feat with that many people.<br /><br />Great job on getting so many family members together.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Richard - the venue looks perfect for hosting a gathering.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-27051449979485747572013-07-28T15:51:20.332-08:002013-07-28T15:51:20.332-08:00This was probably a pretty average turnout though ...This was probably a pretty average turnout though there have been reunions with many more.<br /><br />Not annually but every two years. What's that, bi-annual?RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-77096187897249135212013-07-28T15:43:45.788-08:002013-07-28T15:43:45.788-08:00And this is just my mom's side of the family. ...And this is just my mom's side of the family. The view from the pool deck actually used to be better than Vista House as it sticks out further towards the river. The trees have grown and the view hasn't been maintained due to outcries from any kind of tree trimming in the area...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-67770225100253498932013-07-28T04:46:38.077-08:002013-07-28T04:46:38.077-08:00So I counted near 70 family members, it that a typ...So I counted near 70 family members, it that a typical gathering?<br /><br />Impressed and envious that you can annually get so many to meet.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-54771145326323191952013-07-28T02:06:29.537-08:002013-07-28T02:06:29.537-08:00Commented by SonjaM using Roland's account.Commented by SonjaM using Roland's account.Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905690995109336847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-65034749559974802492013-07-28T02:05:31.584-08:002013-07-28T02:05:31.584-08:00What a huge crowd. I could gather my family around...What a huge crowd. I could gather my family around a normal size dinner table...<br /><br />What a beautiful vista you got from there. Columbia River almost reminds me of the Rhine, sans the castles and vineyards.Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905690995109336847noreply@blogger.com