Adding my thanks, also, to everyone who turned out to make this such a fun mini!  I hated to see Rick Mitchell leave early, but he was nursing a sore leg & needed to rest it & get some meds.  So, let's pray that he gets relief for this issue and full mobility very soon.  

A few familiar faces returned to visit - most notably, Charles 'The Bouncer' Moss, recently sprung from the hospital, again - his last GB post said he intended to join us.  He's been thru a hell of an ordeal that isn't over yet, but seemed pretty content to be among his friends for a change.  And, to his right, Ms. Sheryl Bunyard, SOC '67, who has been one of our regulars for many years at gatherings & on the GB.  Our families both attended South Cliff Christian Church, which was a stones throw from SOC's parking lot.  And, then Mario & his wife, Barbara arrived from the 'Playa' a bit late, but just in time to get in on the fun. 

Sandy was trying her best to (how to express this) "herd cats with a flaming fly-swatter" for a group photo.  I think there were 5-6 taken altogether, but I can promise you, the line-up will be different in at least 3, since some got tired & thirsty, so they walked back to the bar.  Maybe next time we should offer free drinks to everyone who stands still til AFTER the photo shoot! 

Great crowd though!  A little loud, a lotta laughing (a little wheezing), cutting up, but not too rowdy - at least, no broken furniture and the riot squad didn't show up.  But, what are they gonna do - take away our

?!  

I guess there were 3 strokes of luck during dinner: (1) the waitress limited the number of paper-sealed plastic straws brought to the table, otherwise, the number of paper sleeves that we "blow-darted" from around both tables would've covered the floor; (2) if there had been any rubber bands around (and there weren't any) some of us were thinking about making "spit-wads" (remember those?) to intercept & shoot down as many incoming paper sleeves, as possible, while minimizing collateral damage to the max extent; and (3) the luckiest of all - the food finally started arriving & we lost all our thoughts of 'anti-straw-sleeving'; all you could hear was grunting, groaning, "pass the (something), please", "do you want to try some of my (whatever)", "I'm so full - I can't eat all this", "I'm gonna need a go-box", "I think it's past my bedtime - let's pay-up & go!" 

Seriously, Sandy - Thank you for organizing & steering us thru another memorable get-together!  That's a wrap! 

H a p p y  B i r t h d a y wishes go out to Ada Ann Henrie Wingate, today, Oct. 27th!

Ada – Sorry you missed our mini, but hope you enjoyed your big day being righteously spoiled by your loved ones with mimosas & breakfast in bed … OK, cake at least. 

Best wishes for many happy returns!

H a p p y  B i r t h d a y wishes go out to Pat Williams Weatherwax for Oct. 8th, Linda Perkins Rich for Oct. 14th, and Mary Skwarlo Goins & Roy Goodloe both for Oct. 25th! 

So, Pat, Linda, Mary & Roy – My apologies for the delay.  If you’re lurking out there, we hope this finds you all doing well & that you enjoyed your big day, being spoiled by loved ones.  Best wishes & many happy returns!

Better yet, c'mon out to the mini today and let me make-up for my tardiness with a b'day drink on me - hope to see you there!