I think I just lost my first post, that's not a good sign.
Here I go again.
Following the examples of the blogs of Tricia and Bjorn I have decided to create this one so people can keep up to date with the progress made for the reunion in August. Here everybody can make known their opinions, ideas, concerns and questions.
The response to my emails has produced the following list of family hoping to attend:
Rob, Bonnie, Nicholas, Jessica, Therese, Mary, Christine, Len, Kelly, Amy, (Campbell), Marty, Karen, Mike, Diane, Lindsey, Luke, Shannon, Christine, Ron, James, Christine, Presley, Chris, Kristin, JJ, Nevan, Lucas, Marcia, Dennis, Shawn, Brant, Julianna, Kahless, Briana, Braden, Ed, Deanie, Heather, Holly, Jamie, Eddie, Mia, Lui, Ellie, Lou, Marie, Tricia, Brandon, Dana, Davis, Jack, Tony, Carol, Sonia, Justin, Jacob, Jordan, Dustin, Kelly, Keenan, Jenalee, Mary-Ellen, Bob, Anne Marie, Mike, Zach, Noah, Jacob, Barbara, David, Emmanuel, Grace Anne, Hannah Lynne, Louise, David, Paul, Alan, Melissa, Bjorn, Vic, Don, Michelle, Mike, Penny, Logan, Geron, Betty Jo, Bob, Louise, Steve and of course Mom. That makes 91.
News to date:
Holy Rosary Cathedral hall has been booked for the gathering Sunday August 26 from 12 to 5. People wishing to do so can invite their own family and close friends.
I ran into Art, the super at mom's building, and asked the capacity of the hospitality suite and he answered 40. The Cathedral hall is booked for a wedding the 25th so I am working on booking the student lounge at Campion College, with Heather's help, and it's looking hopeful.
Dave and Louise's offer to look after the snacks for Saturday is obviously too much to ask of them or any other couple. With ideas from the rest of you we should easily be able to come up with some kind of plan for feeding ourselves. Anybody else who have plans they need help with they need only ask for help.
Tony has answered my call for somebody to look after a budget for our event. Chris has let me know Marty has offered to play, Therese is looking after a performance program, Marcia has a great idea for family photos, Rob is looking after a cake for Sunday, and Vic and Don are looking after a photo and pin. Chris has also asked to let mom know what friends you are inviting. That is a good idea, it will be a little less overwhelming for mom if she knows who is coming.
That is what I have so far, like I said if there is any other news you will be able to post it here or let me know and I can. I am looking forward to seeing all of you. 159 and counting!
1,400 comments:
1 – 200 of 1400 Newer› Newest»Hi Ed,
What a good idea to have a blog site to manage all the correspondence re: Mom's August party. It sounds like there is a lot of work going on, and the numbers are huge. I don't have any creative ideas to offer, but I am willing to help do whatever there is for me to do. I will continue to watch your blog to see if there is anything you need or want and to hear what others have to say & suggest. Thanks to all who have already done so much and who continue to help. Thanks Ed.
Lots of love,
Mary Ellen xoxoxoxoxo
Hey Eddie
Coooool! Nice idea bro. The family blog. Just thought I'd let everyone know that if you would like me to accompany you on a song on Saturday, you can let me know by emailing me: martyant@telus.net, or let me know here on this blog if it doesn't get too busy.
If anyone needs me for any other tasks, let me know.
HI EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
Love, Martin A.
Well done, Ed!
You sure moved quickly on this idea and it's already an inviting site. With this forum we are probably all going to have fun anticipating our August reunion.
Thanks,too, for the plug for help with planning food for the Saturday gathering. Dave and I volunteered without full appreciation for the task we were undertaking. Who knew we'd be close to 100 for an intimate family gathering?
We are greatly impressed by the organization that has already happened around this event. With so many people to pitch in, preparations won't be overwhelming for any one person.
We'll be visiting this site often, Ed, wherever we happen to be in the world.
Cheers! Louise and David
Hi Ed
I agree with the previous writers that having a blog site for the reunion is a great idea. The anticipation of seeing all those who plan to attend sure adds to the excitement. Thanks to all those who got the ball rolling - already it's gathering momentum. Love from Vic.
Am I missing something or is Vic's entry on March 18, the last entry on the blog?
a food Idea could be a potluck type thing where everyone could bring something. this way the food cost is divided amoung lots of people. I will bring Cheerios :) I love those O's.
To the rest of the family my Blog Address is bjornbutcher.blogspot.com
My Mom Helped Me Write this!
Hugs and Slimy Kisses
Bjorn
Hi Ed,
Marty took the words right out of my mouth.
Yo, Marty, that's a yes on the gospel music you mentioned in your card. Keep me posted on how to learn the words and music.
It's fun to see you getting into the act, too, Bjorn. You are the youngest visitor to Ed's family reunion site so far. I see you are thinking about food; your mom mentioned that you like to eat. Whatever we do for refreshments on Saturday, you should still bring your own cheerios, Bjorn - Jack and Davis will probably enjoy them too. In fact, I can think of a few more wee ones who'll share those big O's with you. Bring a whole box!
Cheerio! Louise and Dave
Hey Louise
I'm so happy you are going to sing with us. I will send you the stuff as soon as it is ready. I'm sure you will find it easy and fun to learn.
Marty Antonini
I have forgotten my password
ok I got it back. I was going to post every Sunday but Marty was so surprised to see no posts during the week and fankly, so was I. I'm still working on getting Campion for Saturday but their asking me questions I'm not sure of the answers. They want to know if we need a mike, I thought if Marty brings his stuff it's probably better than what they have there. Another thing they want to know is if we will be applying for a liquor permit, I wasn't intending to but let me know if you think I should. There is a cafeteria in Campion and the owners have catered events there, I will get prices from them and we can decide as a group what we want to do. I was hoping to see every body's name on the blog at least once just so I know they know I know they know it's here. I sent out an email two weeks ago to each family member and I'm only sure 4 know about this site. If you're like me and struggle to get in to leave a comment then you can send me an email to let me know you're keeping track of the progress or lack of towards this reunion. I think that's all I have to say, except...If she loves you, you feel the warmth in her hand even if she gives you a slap. If she's false, her very embrace will chill you to the bone.
Hi Ed,
I forgot my password, too. I usually use the same one for everything, but I was told that's not a good idea ( security, I guess). So I changed it, and forgot what it was. I finally remembered and so here I am leaving a comment. It's good to hear what other people are saying and offering to do for the reunion. Even little Bjorn is contributing cheerios! Do we need a coffee urn? I have a 100 cup one I could easily bring since we're coming by car. I can also bring the coffee, cream & sugar!Anything else I can do?? Hi to everybody from me.
Love,
Mary Ellen xoxoxoxoxo
Hey Eddie
Don't worry about a microphone. I'll bring lots and a good p.a. system.
By the way, I don't know if this is happening to some of you but every time I write, my password doesn't work and I have to re-register every time. Do any of you computer whizzes know how to remedy this.
Marty
Hey Marty,
I'm no computer whiz, but the same thing happened to me and I finally realized it wasn't the password but my username that was wrong.I was just putting in Mary Ellen for username and then my password. It kept saying invalid password, but it was my username that was wrong. I needed to put my email address for my username.Then it worked like a charm. Try that and see if it works. If not, then some computer whiz out there may be able to help. Cheers to all!
Love,
Mary Ellen xoxoxooxoxoxox
Who'd o' thunk my sister right here in Calgary would have the answer to my dilema. Thanks sis. That was the solution.
She has the answers to everything. She should start a "Dear Mary Abby" column.
Marty
Hi Ed,
This is too funny. I went through the same stuff that Mary-Ellen and Marty did over an "invalid password" and made the same discovery that they discussed regarding the user name.
You know, Ed, if you can figure out how to set up a guest book, people don't even have to have a Google Account; so visitor comments can be made more easily. Unfortunately, I can merely make the suggestion; I don't have a clue how these blog sites work. I just know I love to visit them.
I will be back often.
Cheers from Louise
Hi Ed,
To expand on the guestbook Idea that Louise had Tricia used ultraguest.com and I copied the idea from her. It was a trial and error process to figure out but after a few tries I got it!
Hope that helps!
See you in August
Melissa
Hi Ed et al,
I'm kind of signing off here, one day before we lose our Internet connection. I'm going to book a weekly time on the library computer so that I stay connected to all of you. I have so many sites to visit and so much to say that I don't know how I'll do it all in one hour. There's the challenge, eh! It's a good thing that I'm a speed-reader; now I'll have to up my typing speed - 45 wpm are not going to amount to much.
Cheers, wish me luck,
Louise
Hi Edward,
I have been so busy with master-classes, concerts, student recitals, birthday parties and dental appointments that this is my first opportunity to write. When I opened your blog (I put it in my favorites the very day it came) I laughed so hard that I can harldy write. Even as I type I keep bursting out laughing. Everyone is so funny that it is like a comedy hour. The blog was a great idea. I will make sure to visit it more often and leave an occasional comment, although I won't be able to keep up to the comedians in the family. It sure heightens anticipation for the reunion. Looking forward to seeing everyone then, and I will help in any way I can.
LOL (that's Laughing Out Loud AND Lots Of Love),
BJ
PS. I remembered my user name, but forgot my password! What a maroon!
I'm just checking to see if my password is right
OK I figured out which one I'm using here. I'm like Mary Ellen following the advice that I shouldn't use the same password for security reasons. So I always have to guess which one I'm using and where I use it.
It's good to see a little more activity on the blog. I apologize for not having a guest book to sign similar to Tricia's and Bjorn's, believe me it's not for a lack of trying.
Campion is still not confirmed but it still looks promising. It seems everything there passes through Heather's desk from one department to another so she is keeping her eye on the applications travels.
I don't have anything else to report except... When I'm at the brink, I don't think of the depths down below, but of a ladder.
Hey sisters
Those of you who will be singing should be receiving your music soon. You can let me know when you get it by replying on this blog if you like. thanks.
Marty
Hey Tony
Mail me your bank card and pin # and I'll deposit the dough.
Okay Marty. When do you get out? I suppose if I miss you your cell mate would forward it, wouldn't he?
Tony
I am republishing my earlier comment that I deleted by accident!?!?!?
I have agreed to be the budget manager. Please send me $100,000 each. Will that be cashiers' cheque or do you prefer EFT to my Swiss account?
Sorry! I was thinking about something else and kind of lost my train of thought.
Seriously, I am assuming that we will need snacks during the day and a supper meal catered to Campion on Saturday. Mary Ellen's offer to bring the coffee urn is hereby accepted. However, M.E. if you bring the regular; and, let me know what kind of decaf I should get for your urn, I will provide the decaf. Carol will bring her kettle and tea bags and pot (tea pot that is, I have no choice but to bring my own 'pot').
Ed will check Campion's rules concerning food and liquor and I will do some estimates based on various kinds of meals and some basics around snack food. It would help if people can indicate preferences. For example I would like to have diet cake,diet beer and diet ice cream.
My chinese son Dustin has purchased a "Wok Box" franchise and will be sending me a menu and special prices for the chinese option. I think he'll probably just double the price. We will also likely want to mix and match seeing as we likely have very many different tastes.
Ed needs a little help quantifying our liquor preferences as in Saskatchewan we will be required to quantify the ounces of "spirits" and numbers of beer and if Campion insists on providing the bar we will need to know who wants what.
Bye for now.
Tony
Hi Everyone,
I'm still laughing at everyone's comments! When I see all the password problems, I know we are all related!! Tony, I'll bring my coffee urn and my money - not anywhere near $100,000. but enough to pay our share of expenses!!! I like Marty's idea of getting your pin # and bank card and withdrawing ( oops, I meant depositing ) the moolah!The excitement is really beginning to build and August will probably be here before we know it. If there is anything more for me to do ( besides singing ) let me know.
Love & Misses,
Mary Ellen xoxoxoxoxoxo
Hey Mary Ellen
I'm so happy that you are going to sing with us. I will send you the music right away.
I noticed that you said- "besides singing", which means you will be singing. If you would have said- "other than singing", I would have misunderstood what you meant.
Hey BJ
Have you changed your mind also?
Let me know.
Love and Sisters,
Marty
Just to let everyone know, I am without a job for a couple of weeks and may have to increase the ante to $100,150 to make my next mortgage payment.
We will discuss the details in confidence over the next few weeks.
Tony
YIKES!! Marty, I definitely meant "other than singing" ............ I have NOT changed my mind, and if I'm not mistaken, neither has BJ. Thanks for the generous offer of sending me the music, but I don't, I repeat, DON"T need it. Phew! And Tony, in confidence , financially you're between a rock and a hard place; the rock being your lack of funds and the hard place being our lack of funds!!!!
Love the penniless non-singer,
Mary Ellen
Hey Mary Ellen
I forgot to ask. Are you alto, soprano, or baritone?
Love,
your little brother,
Marty
Hi Uncle Ed
I've finally posted on the new blog...hilarious reading everyone's comments. If you want to add that guestbook still, you could always email me your username and password and I could try it! Not a big deal though as everyone seems to be commenting enough already! The power of blogging...ah.
Hi Marty,
Are you OUT of your mind? Of course, I haven't CHANGED mine. My agent, Mary-Ellen will handle any further requests or questions. It sure sounds like fun, though.
Mary-Ellen,
I told Marty you are my agent. Deal with it, please.
Tony,
You will have to fight the tax man for our thousands.
Edward,
Do you forget your pass-word every time you post?
Louise,
How do we get in touch with you by email?
Bjorn,
Please,bring enough cheerios for me, too. The original are my favorite. Bob likes the honey-nut kind.
Vic,
Don't forget the candied popcorn!!
Love to all,
BJ
Hey BJ
I really do believe you are the best piano player in the world but sis, I think you need a little work on your poetry. I mean, nothin rhymes, geeez.
Love,
Marty the kid
Hi Betty Jo,
I never forget my password, in fact I never forget any of them. I just forget where I use whatever one I'm supposed to use wherever I am to use it. My ego has gotten so big over the years that I think everybody is out to steal my identity, I should let them would they be in for a shock,so i use a different password wherever and whenever a password is needed. You know for security reasons. When I was younger I taped them to the underside of my computer desk but I can't crawl under there anymore, the only one who can manage to squeeze under there is Eddie but the little guy can't read yet. I'm trying to dream up a new system, wish me luck.
Hi Ed et al,
A once-a-week visit to this site is just not enough. I spend my whole block of time catching up on the latest comments and regaining my composure. The librarian has not thrown me out yet but I think she's curious about what's so funny on line.
Betty Jo, my email address has not changed; I simply can't get to my in-box as often as I would like. In fact, the only thing that has changed is our living space. Our phone calls are being forwarded to us here at the strata and our PO Box number will be good for 6 months after we leave Port Alice.
Marty, keep up the pressure on those two unsinging sisters of ours. They'll be sorry if they aren't part of our inspirational performance - I think.
Tony, we are all "onto" you! Your request for individual funds to finance our family reunion could purchase an ocean-view condominium in Port Alice. Is there something you're not telling us?
Vic, have you ever had a request to make candied popcorn for 90+ people? You'll have to get an early start. Tony might be willing to buy some of the ingredients with the money he has left over after his real estate dealings.
Keep those comments coming. Our August reunion promises to be a continuation of the fun that we are already having.
Lots of love, Louise
just wanted to join the blog coments, i can't believe how funny you all are, hope i can add some humor, let me think about it
i'm just checking to see if i can get back in because of all the comments about it
look at this, it looks like 3 comments in a row for me, i believe thats a new record for most comments in a row. my son luke bought a house with an inground swimming pool, he dos'nt know this yet, but he might be hosting a pool party if we can find the time during the reunion, b.j. and mary ellen, you can let marty know i won't be singing either. 150 days to go!! mike
oops, i mean 135 days to go!!
Hey Marty,
If I'd known at the time
That you wanted a rhyme
I'd have written my message like this:
Marty:
If you want me to sing,
Give my agent a ring.
Mary-Ellen:
I've put Marty's demands
In your capable hands
Tony:
The money I'd fax
But I have to pay tax.
Edward:
Beware of the hazards
Of too many passwords.
Louise:
I'll write without fail
If you send your email (address, that is)
Bjorn and Vic:
We want cheerios from Bjorn
And from Vic, her popcorn.
And lastly, I'd like
To welcome you, Mike.
Yeah, I know...things rhyme now, but I still need work on my poetry.
Time to go,
Love, Betty Jo
WAY COOOOOOL! Betty Jewel!
Dear Ed et al,
This week Dave and I discovered that we have access to the Internet in our rental unit. We can't believe our luck. Now the librarian won't have to consider asking me to be quiet in my little corner of the library. I can laugh as loud as I like in the privacy of our temporary home.
Tonight, your four back-to-back comments got me giggling, Mike; then, BJ's clever poem added to the fun; Marty's "Cool Betty Jewel" was the final rib tickler. You guys are great!
By the way, Marty, my music package arrived yesterday and I am already practising - oh happy day!
Love, Louise
Hey Louise
Thanks for being so prompt. I will email you about a couple of things.
Hey Mike
Relax! You remind me of a kid in a candy store.
Love,
Martyson
Hello Everyone!
Like all the comments about the comments this is a fuuny place to be. I'm getting excited to meet most of you for the first time. Mary Ellen tells me that this will be a party that I wont soon forget, I'm looking forward to it much like Mile is.
Marty,
Al was wondering if You and Him were still going to do something together? Call and let him know or via email or blog...
BJ,
Bjorn would like me to tell you that his plan is bring a BIG Box of Cheerios enough for his 5 cousins that are his age and for who ever else that would like some.
134 DAYS TO GO!!!
Melissa
OOps I just noticed a typo in my last comment, not unheard of cause I'm the worst speller in the world. I am as excited as Mike to see everyone not Mile. My finger sliped its happens all the time.
Melissa
Hey Melissa
No Problem. My finger SLIPES all the time too.
Hey Melissa
That's a yes for Allan to sing a song or two with me. We'll discuss the song(s) closer to the day.
Hey Marty,
Thanks that's great. I found out that Al already new that so I guess I was checking for myself. Well know I know and now I wont forget.
131 days to go :P
Hi Everyone!
This site has been quiet for a few days. Maybe we have all been waiting for Ed to return from his trip to the Grand Canyon. Now that you're home, are you still at a loss for words, Ed?
I have a few other questions to ask, too. Ed, now that we have a confirmation on Campion College for Saturday's gathering, have we cancelled our booking for the party room in Westfield One?
Marty, I'm still practising my music but I'm struggling to get my 64 year old vocal chords to do the two "dipsy doodles" in my Leave It There solo. (I'll be 65 at the time of our performance). If my problems persist, I may call on one of my other sisters to make my solo a duet. Is that okay?
Mike, if we are out to set records on consecutive or cumulative blog entries you just have to say the word. You still hold the first title but Marty has appeared twice as often as anyone else so far. (My competitive nature urged me to check back.) Now I'm wondering who is going to register the 50th comment.
Has anyone mentioned family photos to be taken on our reunion weekend? I'm sure there will be lots of cameras clicking casual memories but wouldn't it be nice to have a few special, planned shots to record our family party with Mom in her 90th year?
I know that Mom doesn't get to visit this site herself but, in telephone conversations with her, I've mentioned a little about our discussions and plans. We're not trying to keep anything a secret are we? If so, all 90 of us should be notified. Now that's the last laugh!
Lots of love,
Louise
Ooops Marty,
It's the dipsy doodle chords that are challenging my vocal cords. (I didn't want to give you a chance to poke fun at my spelling. You're very quick to notice such SLIPES.)
Your sister, Lousie
Hey Louise
Do knot wurry aboot yore pert beeng purfekt. Jest seng it da whey u wanna. Yore rendishun wil probublie be bedder then myne anaway. Jes doo yer bess.
luv, mardy
Dear Marty,
Thanks for your vote of confidence; but I'm sure you'd at least like me to sing the right notes. I will continue to practice before enlisting sisterly help. We still have lots of time before August.
I see you missed the misspelling of my name. Throughout my life I have suffered from the shifting of the letter "i" in my name. As you can imagine, it's hard to get beyond the salutation: "Dear Lousie". Fortunately, the eye reads what it wants to see as long as the first and last letter of a word are correct. Hence, your latest posting was not only funny but it was relatively easy to decipher.
You beat all of us to the 50th entry on the family blog, too. I wonder who will make the 90th in honor of Mom????
Lots of love, Louise
Dear Louise,
Is that a challenge? Be the 90th to add to the blog? You will have us all checking every hour once we get into the 80s.
I have to admit I've never thought of the 'lousie' spelling. (Have I ever committed it?)Do you get it often? What a bummer. The mispelling of mine is always an 'e' added to the Jo, as in Joe. Yet another reason to stick to BJ. Although I suppose that could encourage BS or BO. Does anyone ever use BO now? In our younger days it was very common--both the acronym and the presence of it. And as far as BS goes, it is a far too mild an expletive to use today. Oh, well, what's in a name?
Hi to everyone else, too.
BJ
Hey Louise
Sorry, but I don't mean to hog the blog. I'm just doin' business here.
(What the heck, maybe I'll write 40 more times tonight while everyone else is asleep.
By the way, I would like you to learn the chorus "note for note" so we all sync up our parts. When you sing your solo, you can sing what's written or improvise a bit if you like. Cool out. It'll be a blast. We'll have fun.
By the way, I tried to spell your name wrong but my spell corrector warned me that certain words are too precious and should be respected rather than tampered with.
Hey BJ
You think you and Louise have it bad...sometimes people get my M mixed up with an F.
Love,
yer little brother
Marty
Hi BJ and Marty,
Thanks for your empathetic responses. After your respective admissions, I don't feel so offended by the misspelling of my name any more. "Misery loves company".
No, BJ, you have never addressed me as Lousie; (and that's no BS). To the credit of my entire family, not one of them has made that mistake over the years.
Oooh, Marty, I love the personal touch of your spell checker, not allowing you to tamper with precious names. You are too kind! You'll be pleased to hear that I already know my part in the chorus of our songs and I am determined to do a good job of the solo as well. I'm not worried; I'm having fun singing up a storm.
Yes, BJ, that 90th entry on the blog is a challenge. In fact, I had you in mind since Mom tells me that you are using every opportunity to remind her that she is in her 90th year.
Marty, none of us minds if you "hog the blog". In fact, if you sit up and make all those entries tonight, you'll have most consecutive entries, most cumulative entries, and the 50th and the 90th comments. Just in case, I'm already dreaming up my next challenge. Mike, where are you? you've already beat us all at electronic Yatzee; the Reunion Remarks Race is on....
Love, Louise
Hey Louise
It's nice to hear that so many of the sisters have practiced with their cds already. I wish we all lived in the same town. We could start a family band. It would be a dream come true for me. Who knows, maybe someday I will travel the world and see each one of you and record a big album.
By the way, what is your availability for the Junos and the grammys in 2009.
#55 over and out
lousie (lucy) i kinda like that, this is how nicknames are born, i think i'm gonna give a prize for a certain entry number, but it is'nt 90, i know my brilliant sisters will probably figure out what entry i've got in mind. its official there will be a prize for the entry i'm thinkin about, i'd love to chat longer, but i have an appointment to go to - taxi!!!
Hi there!
Mike, you give your sisters far too much credit (although I must admit that I already have the winning number in mind). I won't be posting my guess just yet.
Marty, I'm already a grammy and that may well be the reason that that I will not qualify for a juno in 2009 or any other year for that matter! It's too late! Still, Dave and I will welcome you at our stop-over on your future world tour.
In the meantime, I'm continuing to work on our reunion songs with dedication and enjoyment.
Love, Louise
Hi Mike,
Very intriguing......! And how kind of you to pronounce Lousie as Lucy. That's much nicer than how I assume it sounds!!! Louise, I haven't got much of an idea about what Mike's number is ( I have one rather poor idea ), so I am quite impressed that you have the winning number in mind. Maybe I'm not one of the brilliant sisters that Mike was talking about???? Hey Ed, where are you? Have you forgotten your password or username? Thanks to everyone for all the laughing I've been doing as I read the comments. You know the old saying. "Laughter is good for the soul". Keep 'em comin'.
Laughing out loud,
Mary Ellen
Hi Mike,
Well, you may think your sisters are brilliant, but here's one who sure doesn't have YOUR number. Louise sounds pretty sure, and Mary-Ellen claims one poor idea, but I haven't a clue.
Hey Ed,
Where are you? Maybe you need to sign up with a new Google account, a new password and a secretary to keep track of it.
I'm expecting Rob to show up on the Blog any day now. He said he was planning to, but hadn't signed up yet. It would also be good to hear from some of the others.
Love, BJ
Hello Everyone!
I'm #60
With 123 days until the reunion, not that I'm counting or anything. I can sence the excitement in the air. It looks like things are falling into place.
In My house May is a busy month, With Birthdays everyweek and two(so far) mini family reunions. Dave and Louise will be here in early May to spend time with thier Grandbaby that they haven't seen in person for almost 1 year. They have seen him in Picures on his Blog. They are looking forward to the real thing. A warm up for August. Looking forward to the big day!
Hey Mike
Very intriguing..... Mike, you give your sisters far too much credit. You may think your sisters are brilliant, but here's one who sure doesn't have YOUR number.
Now I think that since Mike 'did' specify that a sister would figure out the number, the boys should refrain from entries until the contest is over.
By the way, it wouldn't be #60 now would it? If so, send the prize to your long lost sister.
Love, Martina xoxoxoxo
Holy twilight zone. Melissa sneaked one in while I was writing.Whoa........
Sorry Marty, you were looking for the 60th spot. I guess I jusr beat ya.!
As for as the scores go for mosr entries and the 50th entry. Louise you had the 50th.
As of the 62 entry Marty is in 1st place with 18 entries, Louise is 2nd with 11, and Mary Ellen is 3rd with 6, 3 people are in 4th.
And for most entries in a row Mike you have that one with 4.
The race is on for comment #90.
Laughing and Counting
Melissa
mary ellen - do you think louise will think its kind of us to say lucy. i don't think so, she'll probably kill us, but i'll give it a try. lucy, i knew you'd guess the number right away, but i'm probably going to spoil it for you, i have to give b.j. a clue, because she says she dos'nt have a clue. martina, if anyone guesses before the actual entry, you'll be disqualified. 60 was wrong but i'm givin you another chance sis.
now, the clue for b.j., martina and the boys. - poor melissa probably dos'nt have a chance at guessing the right entry because she dos'nt know how many brothers and sisters there are. there is now going to be a race to the number. ha! no multiple entries allowed at the same time!!!
i'm thinking of getting a couple of pet gold fish. i'm gonna name em 1 and 2, so that if 1 dies i'll still have 2
love mike
Okay, in response to one of my emails.... to the sisters who are singing... Don't B flat. Don't B sharp. Just B natural.
Mike
I may be just an In-Law but I know the #'s in the Antonini family - I have done my homework.
Remenber that Alan has a VERY large family the Antonini's and his biologicial family. I have 3 mothers & fathers In-law. It took me a few years to get his family straight as to who belongs where and after nearly 6 years I get to meet more of his family. I 'm sure that I will be confused again. But for the most part I know whats going on and I have a few guess with after reading the clues.
Give me a chance I might suprise you!
P.S I'm # 66
Melissa
Still no Edward! Do you think we should send out a search party? Ed, was it something I said, or didn't do. Don't tell me on the blog--phone and give me heck. Hey, # 67; we've almost reached my age. Thanks for the clue, Mike--I was going the other way.
Love, BJ
marty - where do you get these lame jokes from, re: b joke
melissa - where gettin closer to the number
b.j. - wheres ed-waldo
clue # 2 - the numbers are my favorite number
Mike
After that last clue I have no Idea. But you say that its your favorite #. I have never met you Mike so I have just don't know - I think my guess is wrong.
HEY mILE
Sory abowt da laim joaks. I dunno were I git dat stuf frum. I gess Ime knot as intellagent as sum peeple.
Mardy
Hi Everyone,
I love that clever "Where's Ed-Waldo?" question, Mike, but stop with the "clues" on your hidden number. I DID have your number right off the bat and now several others are probably standing by to beat me to the entry. Get out of my way. . . BJ, ME, Martina et al.
Wow, Melissa, you really did a thorough check of individual tallies on the blog. I just knew that Marty was making most appearances. After all, that's his profession, isn't it?
Today, it's four months to Lou's birthday which falls on the Monday after our reunion weekend. When we're all together, he's bound to get a few pre-birthday greetings, I'm sure - about 90 of them, to be exact, but at least 59. Can you golf your age yet, Lou?
Mike - I hope you're not still waiting for that taxi you ordered a few entries ago. We are no longer in service.
Louise, Lucy, Lousie (LLL LOL)
Well hello everyone. I thought I'd better sign on and let you know that I somehow missed Ed's email about having a blog for this. Needless to say I have been out of touch and was worried that I hadn't been communicating & sending another bulletin. Whew! This is a relief! Thanks Ed! Anyway, I'm one week away from our regional competition so probably won't get a chance to read the 71 comments until after that so I'll send any ideas and comments after that. Love - The Great Communicator.
Welcome Christine,
We wondered where you were but we had a pretty good idea that Sask Tel and Prairie Gold were vying for your time. In those arenas you ARE The Great Communicator. Still we've missed you on the reunion blog site.
We hope your chorus does well in the Regional Competition; their goal will be set and, together, they'll be reaching for it with skill, determination and vision. Let us know what happens.
We await your return. Mike will have awarded one of us his prize by then for sure. I'll share it with you.
LOL, Louise
Hey Melissa, You are not alone in your confusion. Bob, as the number one in-law (or outlaw, as he calls himself) has been confused since he first encountered this family. He claims that in the 45 years he has known this family, there was only ONE family event at which he actually knew everyone in the room. I wonder if that is why he is doing the family tree?
Lucy, you can have sole possession of Mike's prize, as no number occured to me when it was first mentioned. Clues should only count as confirmation of your first guess!
Mike,Very clever with your Ed-Waldo comment.I wish I had said that!!
Welcome Christine. It is always good to see someone new on the Blog. Don't be a stranger, now.
Vic, have you remembered your password yet?
We're getting kind of close to the 90th message. Is there going to be a mad scramble to get it?
Ed, How have you been? WHERE have you been? We are all missing you.
Love, BJ
You are too kind, BJ. I don't want to win by default, though. Besides that, we're all just assuming that we know the answer. Mike might be steering us in the wrong direction and laughing at us as we deal with his clues. However, if we ARE on the right track we should know the truth any time now....
By the way .... I love Lucy!
my final clue, i don't need to give any more clues. mary ellen we are okay on the nickname, lucy. we all love lucy too - mike
Very Clever Mike!
77
Seventy-seven
Lucky 7
LOLOL Lucy
7 brothers, 7 sisters, the numbersssss are my favorite number which is 7, congratulations louise i knew one of you girls would know without even a clue, the 77th entry is the winner of the prize. i hope you have the patience to wait until the reunion for it, you could probably guess it to. girls(i think that may be politicaly incorrect) is it o.k. to call you girls or do you prefer ladies?
b.j. don't try to tell me you did'nt know after the clues. your just trying to make mellisa feel better, i did'nt just spell melissa's name wrong did i.
marty - how are my 17 paintings i've asked you to do for me coming along.
118 until the reunion, lucy and dave i have to go now - taxi!!!!!
Hooooolyeee!
Waldo
Wow!
I had no idea you all were having a party without me!
What am I saying - it's not a party if I'm not there, so...
Let's get this party started!
What a great idea to build excitement for the re-union.
I'll be in Regina this coming weekend. You can catch my sisters and me on stage at the Center of the Arts. Rumour has it you may even see our Mother up there.
Next time I send a message I will include the details of the costume requirements for the 14 of us - for picture taking you know. You'll love it.
Bye for now,
Marcia
Welcome Back Edwaldo!! And Hi, Marcia. I wondered when you would show up. It's about time, both of you. Yes, excitement is mounting. Everyone seems to be getting into the mood. I can hardly wait.
love, BJ
Only 9 to go till we hit 90
BJ
8
BJ
7
BJ
6
BJ
5
BJ
4
BJ
3
BJ
2
BJ
It's 90
BJ
Unbelievable, I go away for a few days and you people go nuts. I was going to read all the blogs to catch up but my stomach got sore and my vision was disabled by the tears of laughter. I just spent an hour printing this out for mom, it's too funny for her to miss. So if there is anything you don't want her to see you have until Monday night to let me know. I'm still trying to place a guest book on the site although I'm not sure I need it anymore. Tricia offered to help so I sent her my user name and password but she emailed back she couldn't get in. Sure enough I sent her the wrong password. Yes Betty Jo I forget my password everytime I post. Louise, I was at a loss for words after my trip to the Grand Canyon it's the Tiger Woods of Canyons. You also asked about a family photo at the reunion, I'm hoping Marcia will join the blog and talk to us of that. Betty Jo I tried to hire a secretary but she complained about the advances I was making. Now she says I can make my own meals and do my own laundry from now on. Gee! Thanks for the suggestion. Mike, I've been called a lot of things in my life, "tree blight" from emerging from the trees after an erant drive with twigs in my hair(I did have hair at one time) "Eagle Eye" after easily finding another erant drive in hip high rough. "Eddie 81" from being so close but never being able to make that short putt to break 80. "Edweirdo" by a disgruntled sister. "Uncle Led" by a disgruntled sister's son. I probably deserved them all but it would take you to come up with "Waldo". Good one. I'm going to post now, if you're reading this,I remembered my password.
Lots of Love
Whatever you want to call me.
There were 79 blogs when I was preparing my last entry. When i posted I saw 91. I had no idea Betty Jo was in surveilence. I will have to do more printing for Monday night. Congratulations BJ.
Love Edward
Dear EdWhatever-am-I-going-to-call-you. I like all the names, but there are too many to choose from now. I modestly accept your congratulations.
Now I am waiting for Lucy to acknowledge that I rose to the challenge she tossed out.
Love BJ
There was a first-child named BJ
Who smartly kept others at bay
While she put on the blog
The 90th log
By counting the 80's away!
Lucy,
In the numbers game, I may have beaten everyone to 90, but I had to cheat to do it. You, on the other hand, won your contest fair and square. Congrats--and I really didn't have the answer. What a maroon!
Love, BJ
WAIT A MINUTE!! I go away for a day and when I come back there have been over 20 comments added.YIKES!
Mike, I knew I guessed the number wrong. I told you the number I had was a poor one, well it was. It was 89 because that's how old Mom really is, even though she is in her 90th year. I told you it was a poor guess!
Ed, welcome back - we've been missing you. Chris,so happy to see you come aboard. I'll be waiting for your next entry. Marcia, welcome to this crazy site and you're right, it's not a proper party without you. BJ, how smart you were to make sure you got the 90th entry. Mardy, hav u vr thot aboyt joyning a speling be?
Vic, what is your password? Where are you? Hey Tony, has the cat got your tongue? It's a possibility considering some of the cat problems you've had over the years.Lucy, I think you're brilliant coming up with the magic number.Melissa, how close was your guess?
Here's an old AA joke. "The only time I drink is when I'm alone or with someone!!!" Can you tell I just got back from an AA round-up!
Love,
ME
PS.
Mike, I can't speak for the others, but for myself, I like being called a girl. It's much better than other things I've been called!! Lots of love to everyone,
Mary Ellen xoxoxoxo
Marry Ellen, ME,
I wan't even close. I was on the right track with 7 but I didn't know where to go. 14 or 26, Total # of children or total # of children and spouses.
#98 WOW thats crazy the race is on for 100!
#99
Melissa
#100
Thanks for the idea BJ
Melissa
I thought all the action was at my gig last night, but apparently I've been missing it all. You guys are having too much fun. There won't be any fun left for the reunion. We'll all be worn out.
Who needs to go to Regina. We're all sitting together here in a room right now, talking to each other.
Welcome Marcia
I wonder who, of the original 14, will be the last to check in.
Marty
denim and white are a great idea marcia and your right about you and the party starting.
i'm gone for a day and theres 100 new entries(can anyone guess what dad would of said to this)
luv mike
Hello everyone I was talking to Marty today and he suggested I should get on this great blog. So I am and have a short story about the kids, Nicholas and Jessica took the brothers cd to school for music class the teacher saw the lion sleeps tonight and printed out and the kids had to sing along with uncle Marty but in the process of getting the song started the teacher said you kids will remember this song from the Lion King but when he pushed the button to sart the song the kids only uncle Len say Jimmy Buffet wrote this song trying to explain the craziness. 5 times until he finnally got the right song. Jessica says all the kids loved the cd especially their dad who one little boy thought sounded like michael Jackson.
Grandpa Antinini would say:
"HOW MANY!"
OOPS Big finger slip. I mis typed the family name wrong.
Antonini
Hi there, Lucy here....
Marty, I love your image of this blog being a room in which we are gathered - with comments being thrown in at random. We're still waiting for Therese, Lou and Len to arrive.
Marcia, you've already livened up the party by making a flambouyant entry - welcome. You know very well that we'll all go along with your "costume requirements". We learned long ago to follow your lead for fun, fun, fun.
Melissa, don't worry about the Antinini spelling of the family name. It fit in appropriately after Dad's familiar "How many?" He also had a unique way of saying Antonini - something like you wrote it but more like Ant'nini. Well done, you, getting us to the 100 mark!
Ed, if you give Mom a copy of our comments, you will likely be given the added task of bringing back her own remarks. We await Mom's first entry on Ed's Edition. Any guesses on what number she will post?
Rob, aren't kids great? Now, are you working on your Michael Jackson impersonation for the rest of us to evaluate?
BJ, there's no such thing as cheating when competing in this forum! Heck, you are the one who walks on the shoulders of other airline passengers to be the first out of the gate. Go for it!
Mike, I am content to wait for my prize for guessing 77. I've got a feeling it has to be delivered in person. Dave and I can't believe that you are still waiting for the taxi. Maybe we'll accommodate you in August - once more for old time's sake. Now, can you wait that long?
ME, your AA joke fits right in there with the humor that Marty and Mike are tossing in from time to time. We're all silly enough to laugh at anything right now, aren't we?
Christine, we know you aren't going to be back until after competion; Tony, are you pressing "delete" instead of "enter"; Vic, I can lend you my password if you like.
If the Grand Canyon is the Tiger Woods of canyons, Ed's Edition has to be the Wayne Gretzky of blog sites. Ed, let's scrap the idea of a guest book and stick with the comments that your original post has generated. I wonder what the total will be by the time we meet in Regina and who will have the last word?
Luv Lucy
Hey ya Chris
How were the regionals? welcome to the blog.
Marty
Wow, what a fun family I'm part of! I always say: "the Antoninis can turn anything into a game", even blogging! The joke I made up for dad a long time ago seems fitting after reading all these posts:
Q: How many Antoninis does it take to change a light bulb?
A: 14. One to man the stop watch, one to organize the round robin, and the remaining 12 to see who can change it the fastest!
Melissa, you have really done your homework! Are you sure you aren't a long lost Antonini?! We can't wait to meet our little cousin Bjorn!
Hey Lucy,
I see you are getting everything in before unplugging your computer. I hope your various trips between now and May 11 are all smooth ones.
Welcome Rob and Holly--always great to have new people on the blog.
Love, BJ
Cousin Holly,
Nice to e-meet you too!
Yes I have done my Homework and I'm still doing it. Alan like have said before has a Very, Very large Family and you are 1/3 of it. So in order to stay on top of everything its lots of homework and soon I will get to put faces to all these names.
See you all soon 117 days to go!
P.S
I just found the Internet spell check on my computer. So maybe now I might have less mistakes
You guessed it BJ! I guess my attempt to cover all past entries was fairly obvious. Who knows when I'll get back this way again? One thing I DO know is that I'll probably have a lot of catching up to do if I'm away from this site for very long.
Greetings Holly - welcome. Believe it or not, you are just the 15th person to record a comment on the blog. Can you believe that so few of us are causing such a stir? Wait until the other 76 reunion attendees catch on!!! The party has barely started.
Luv Lucy
Greetings...
Another milestone in life has arrived...retirement...if I make it through the rest of the day freedom comes tomorrow...Lousie-Lucy-Louise has volunteered to be my ball spotter in St.Andrews...God willing I will live long enough to shoot my age on the course or be shot by a jealous husband at 112..cheers...Dave
Hey guys
I have searched my soul and finally realized just what I want to be when I grow up....I want to be a ball spotter at St. Andrews.
Welcome Rob And Holly.
Love, Marty
Welcome Dave
One more Butcher and we'll have a whole family check-in.
OK, As of the 114 comment the 'scores' are Marty still in 1st place with 24 entries, BJ you are 2nd with 20, Louise/Lucy you are 3rd with 18, and I'm in 4th with 14 entries. the most in a row has been taken away from Mike who had 4 in a row and given to BJ how has 10 in a row (the 80's).
To recap Louise/Lucy has the 50th and 77th entry and I have the 100th entry.
Keep them coming!
Marty,
You may have to wait a while to see Alan post, he isn't very Blog savvy, But I do keep him up to date and whats going on in here!
P.S
Marty
There are two more Butcher's that need to post Paul and Alan
Hey Melissa
You're right. Correction. I thought Alan had posted but I realize now that you posted for him. He should sing "Your Song" by Elton John. He does it so well.
I'll call you Al and we'll get together.
Marty
lots of enties mon and tues., but none today mmmmmmmmm...... i wonder what everyone is doing, must be busy. welcome rob and holly, melissa how did you know grandpa antonini said that? i saw grandma antonini , my mom today and she's reading the blog ed printed off for her, mom and her sister barb think its pretty funny. i love when m.e. and b.j call louise lucy.
mmmmmmmmmmm...... i wonder who, i wonder who will be the next entry.
luv mike
Lucy here, Mike
I'll bet that's a surprise you didn't expect. It seems that David and I are already operating on "retirement time" - no work, no rush.
We truly are just hours away from pulling the plug on our computer and packing it into the truck for our eastward journey. We will be on the road to Kelowna early tomorrow morning.
When we reach Calgary (around about next Monday), we'll drop in here again; Melissa will encourage that, I'm sure. Mmmmmmm, I wonder how many entries we will have to read then to catch up with all of you.
Isn't it great that Mom and Barb are enjoying our family blog-site conversation? They're right here in the room with us and, for once, they don't have to worry about missing what each of us has to say. I suspect that Mom will want to get a word in herself very soon.......
Good bye to all until next week,
Luv Lucy
Hi Mike,
The reason I know that Grandpa Ant'nini would ask "How many...?"
Is because one day I told Mary Elen, That I had to give Bjorn one million kisses a day as part of his kiss quota and She said that Grandpa would of asked "How Many Kisses?" and told me the story of him. Its all a part of my Family homework!
Hey Melissa,
I think about my dad everyday. Like my daughter Heather would say He made me who I am and reminds me of who I want to be. I started recording the steps i take everyday Sept 23, 2005. Betty Jo's Barker Bugle taught me how to tie a shoe lace so it would not come undone, now when I tie it I think of my dad, I would say to him, "Dad, I have this shoelace tie that hasn't come undone for millions of steps" and i can hear him smile and say "How many?" I'd smile back and say "7 million five hundred and forty six thousand."
I miss him often
Love, Ed
How many, Ed?. . .
Now our laughter is mixed with tears and loving memories of Dad.
Louise
I miss him, too.
Love BJ
Its amazing how a simple fraze can invoke so many memories. When Alan talks about Grandpa I envision a tall strong man, with a booming voice, and when I saw the picture of him on the brothers CD I was right. Al remembers him always in a suit and hat.
Wow!...My Dad. Dad always told me... "Don't sell yourself short".
Every day, I learn something from my dad. He was the greatest man I never knew.
Thanks guys. I needed that.
love Marty
this is from mary, in her 90th year, her sister betty would tell her that.
i think the blog is great, i'm really enjoying it, i can't go on myself because i'm not up on all these new contraptions. i think about you all and the only thing i can do for you all is say some prayers. your all very special to me and i can hardly wait to see you at the reunion this summer.
love and prayers,
mary, mom, grandma, great and great,great grandma signing off
taxi!!!!!
Hi Mom & Welcome,
"All I can do is say some prayers",
she says. Well Mom, those prayers have saved my bacon more times than I can say.( I won't bother going into any details - YIKES! )Those prayers are the best thing you can do for all of us, and because we know your prayers for us are accompanied by huge amounts of love, we can continue to travel, learn & grow on our journeys. Thanks.
Lots of love,
Mary Ellen xoxoxoxoxo
By the way, everyone, when Ed says he has walked 7 million, 5 hundred and 46 thousand steps since Sept 23, 2005, he actually HAS!! That's why he can smile if anyone says, How many? He's probably added a few to that number since he last posted! What a guy!
LOL,ME
We finished work early today so I decided to walk home. A cruel wind has been pounding at my back and the darkening sky has been threatening rain. It was time to visit my greatest teacher.........there was so much more I had to learn.
Love
Ed
Well, I have been following the comments from the beginning and I laughed a lot. That is until Ed's entry about the millions of steps and his final line - then I cried! I must be getting old because I've cried a lot lately - and I thought your skin got thicker as you got older.
Anyway, since it took me so long to join in the fun I thought I would create a contest and award a prize to the winner. Of course, the prize will be presented at the party in August.
Here's how the contest goes:
I have listed all the siblings names and have made a comment beside each one. The comments are kind of related to the blog. Each comment is actually a misquoted name of a song that was performed by my favorite band when I was young.
The winner will be the first sibling who correctly identifies the actual names of all fourteen songs and posts the answers on the blog. I am the judge and jury and will let you know if you are correct. The first correct entry to be posted wins. Be careful, there may be one or two words that need to be changed in order to get the correct song title.
Betty-Jo: Do you want to know a password?
Vic: Golden Popcorn.
Louise: Now I'm Sixty-four.
Mary-Ellen: Hello hello.
Tony: Money (That's what I need).
Lui: With a little help from my family.
Ed: Got to get you into my blog.
Marcia: I don't want to miss the party.
Christine: Here comes the concert.
Mike: All you need is a taxi.
Marty: I'm happy just to sing with you.
Len: Don't let me be last.
Therese: No entry.
Rob: Doctor Doctor.
Good Luck
Welcome Lou
They were my favorite band too.
Marty
Lui,
So happy you've joined the party and :
Here we go: BJ Do you want to know a secret?
Vic: Golden Slumbers
Louise: When I'm Sixty-four
Mary-Ellen:Hello, Good by
Tony Money, Thats all I want
Lui: With a little help from my friends
Ed: Got to get you into my life
Marcia: I don't want to spoil the party
Christine: Here comes the sun
Mike All you need is love
Marty; I'm Happy Just to Dance with you
Len: Don't let me down
Therese: No Reply
Rob: Doctor Robert
all Beatles songs
Love, BJ
P.S. How absolutely clever to tie your contest into what has so far been posted on the blog!!!
You must have a fantastic knowledge of the Beatles songs to be able to do that. Congrats! BJ
P.P.S
They were my favorite band, too.
Hi Lou,
Welcome to the blog, only two to go. I'm not sure about your skin getting thicker as you age but it seems to me your heart softens from all the blows it takes along the way.
Good contest, Betty Jo is fast, hey? She doesn't waste any time,I sometimes think she's on surveillance. At this rate it looks like the sisters will be taking home all the prizes.
Glad you're on board Lou
Ed
P.S.
I'm pulling a Betty Jo here ...getting in multiple entries by doing a P.S.
Marcia and Vic are in town for the Sweet Adelines Competition and Marcia is directing a family chorus of different chorus members who have family here. Heather, Amy, Christine are in it along with Vic, Christine, Therese and mom, Jenna Lee was expected as well but she is under the weather. I took Heather to the rehearsal and Len and I stayed to watch. Marcia is amazing and the chorus surprised the hell, oops! I mean the heck out of me, I forgot mom is reading this stuff. They are doing "Rockin Robin" and one of my favorites "There are Places". You know by that band, their name is on the tip of my tongue right under my nose. Anyway, we've had a couple reunion rehearsals while they are here, good stuff.
Love
Ed
WAIT FOR ME!!! Wow you guys are fast! BJ, I think you're the winner. I had a couple of them wrong (Like Good-bye, Good-Bye for me) and I didn't know either Therese's or Rob's. BJ, you obviously listened to more than just classical music when you were young!! You are very well-rounded musically! Good job BJ and good contest Lui. Welcome to the blog, Lou, and thanks for the fun you've generated with the song contest. I can't believe your knowlege of songs. I know it's not just the Beatles, but any and all songs. Man!
Hey Ed! It sounds like you and a whole bunch of the family are starting the reunion party early. Say hi to everyone and enjoy each other's company while you have the chance. My softened heart wishes I could be there with you.
LOL,
ME XOXOXOXO
I knew that they were Beatles Tunes, but the contest was limited to siblings :( I wanna play too!
OK, I now realize how easy I made it. Sorry BJ! I think I can find another prize so I'll do a more difficult one that will take some real digging. Once I get it ready I will also post the time it will go up so everyone will have a chance to see it at the same time. And Melissa, it will be open to anyone in the family.
Yeah!
But not to hard! I have met less than half of the family. Iwill try my best and Alan may have to help me
welcome lou - you were'nt listining when i said the brilliant sisters, b.j probably figured your contest out in 5 minutes, but don't feel bad, lucy figured mine out in 5 seconds, and thats without any clues.
p.s. the beatles are the best!
mike
Good thinking Lui--giving the time of contest posting. I lucked out because it was the Beatles and I was one of the first to see your blog. Mary-Ellen was a few minutes behind me. I've seen the way you guys do your music contests--it's a whole other world--awesome. I don't expect to know much the second time round. Thanks for the fun.
Love, BJ
Ok get ready. My new contest will be posted tonight at 6:00 pm Calgary time. No, not Eastern time like almost everything else. I'm not sure it matters whether you are the first to see it - It is tough and it will take a long time to solve. If it ever gets solved!!
So , we need 15 song titles and the performer ( I added one for Mom). Each one relates in some way to the family member it is beside.
Sorry Melissa but I do believe this one is really tough! So tough that the deadline for entries is high noon on Tricia's birthday. Of course the first person to post all the answers prior to noon on May 21 is the winner. If no-one gets them all by that time, then the person to post the most correct answers by the deadline will be declared the winner.
Betty-Jo: You could say she is. I understand sometimes it gets very cold down under.
Vic: A FEMALE impersonator - not! A famous title song from much earlier than 1982.
Louise: We thought she was going to be one. It was not to be. I can't believe it knocked me out of the number one spot on the charts.
Mary-Ellen: Not Peggy Sue. She wouldn't do and neither would the other two. But both her girls are covered.
Tony: I guess you could have called him this a long, long time ago. Mind you, he was pretty tough and you might have ended up shedding a few. And they could have landed right where he said they did.
Lui: I did a lot of goofy things when I was a kid but I don't think I was ever a runaway. No, that would be too easy but he did write this one that became part of the British Invasion.
Ed: Didn't think he would get that big of a family with only two children. I think this is quite evident with them all. Kind of a shell game isn't it.
Marcia: I think she does a lot of travelling in the winter especially to see the grandchildren. However, in the summer I think she spends her time in Victoria and likely does a little of this. Most moms and dads would in her place!
Christine: Love the music at those concerts. With all those amazing voices you could almost think this. Ultimate!
Mike: Close enough. Sometimes you need a little poetic license. Betty Jo still lives there.
Marty: They do and he does. He made it a number 1 hit but they didn't.
Len: Len has charisma but we like him more because he's got this too!
Therese: I understand Therese quite often goes to Mom's by herself and helps her out. Sometimes this happens too! They were acquaintances at least.
Rob: He's one of the living, no need to say any more. Except watch for waterfalls.
Mom: This is not about pennies from heaven (of course they're brown) which she also loves to get. Just realized I've got three brothers-in-law by that name.
Good Luck
HOLY COW! Here goes:
I haven't a clue, but I'll cancel spring and try to get at least one right.Good luck may not be enough, but what a lot of fun you've created, Lui.
Love, BJ
Sorry about that. I guess they seem too obvious when you know the answers and appear impossible if you don't. Take them one at a time I know you can do it. Once you get one you'll begin to get more. When you think you've got one email me I'll let you know if you are correct. lantonini@shaw.ca.
Hey Lou
How ya doin'? Did I ever tell you how much I like having you as my big brother. Whenever I have a problem I need solved, you've always been there for me. We should get together sometime, with my piano, and sing some old songs.
Give me a call pal. We'll talk.
Your little musical brother,
Marty
Sounds great!!!!! As a matter of fact I have fifteen old ones from the 50's and 60's that I'd love to try. Are you busy on the 22nd?
P.S. Marty, I suggest you get going, One of your siblings has sent me guesses on most of them and actually has five correct answers so far!!
Hey Lou You don't actually think I was trying to get clues from you. Do You?
P.S. 50's and 60's huh?
Wow!
I'm having more fun than anyone. I've been getting emails with answers and it's amazing. I find myself checking my email every couple of hours.
I hope you're having as much fun as me.
So, here's the score to date:
Ed 5
Marcia 4
Betty Jo, Mary Ellen, Marty 2
Holly 1
Correct solutions have been submitted for Vic, Louise, Mary-Ellen, Lui, Ed, Marcia and Mom.
The race is on! I know, I know Pride is in the backstretch! watch out though, heartache's goin' to the inside!
Hey Ed
How ya doin'? Did I ever tell you how much I like having you as my big brother. Whenever I have a problem I need solved, you've always been there for me. We should get together sometime, with my piano, and sing some old songs.
Give me a call pal. We'll talk.
Your little musical brother,
Marty
Hey Marty,
Didn't I just read this same sweet letter addressed to Lui? Hmmm-mmm You aren't trying to butter him up for some clues are you? ( Confidentially, if you did manage to pick up some hints from Ed, I'll gladly check them out for you).
Your admiring sister,
Mary Ellen xoxoxoxo
MARY ELLEN!!!!!
Shame on You!!!! To think that I would stoop so low as to try to con my own brothers for their answers. I miss my brothers and simply wanted to enjoy some quality time with them. My feelings are hurt.
P.S. If you would like to apologize I am listening.
P.P.S. By the way, I'll trade you 2 of yours for Edward's.
Love, Martin
Sounds great Marty, I'd love to get together with you for a sing song, send me the songs you're working on and I'll learn them by the time you get here.
do re me fa so la te
Ed
hey marty what about me, how in the heck did ed get five answers already, i'm havin trouble gettin one, i gotta email lu for some more tips, wheres lucy in all of this?
i have to go now
luv mike
OK, another update. Correct me by email if I'm wrong!
7-Ed -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Lui, Ed and Marcia.
5-ME -- Louise, ME, Lui, Mike and Marcia
5-BJ -- Louise, ME, Ed, Marcia and Mike
4-Marcia -- Louise, ME, Lui and Marcia
3-Marty -- Mom, Ed and Mike
1-Holly -- ME
1-Mike -- Mike
Hey eddie
Yeah...okay.
My Dearest Sister Mary Ellen
Reguarding my unwarranted comments earlier: I apologize unreservedly. I offer a complete and utter retraction. The imputation was totally without basis in fact, and was in no way fair comment, and was motivated purely by insecurity, and I deeply regret any distress I may have caused you or your family, and I hereby undertake never to repeat any such slander in the future.
By the way...
How ya doin'? Did I ever tell you how much I like having you for my big sister? Whenever I've had a problem I needed solved, you've always been there for me. We should get together sometime, with my piano, and sing some old songs.
Give me a call sis. We'll talk.
Your little musical brother,
Martyxoxoxoxoxo
Lui,
Correction: The 5 I have are Mom, Louise, ME, Mike and Marcia. I don't have Ed. (or myself, in spite of the 4 guesses that have you in hysterics).
Marty,
I have a problem I need solved. I can't get my own song. Can you help me out?
ME,
I'll give you Mom's if you give me Lui's.
Mike,
Lucy's in transit. I sure hope she gets her computer up and running as soon as she gets to Scotland. She will hate to be missing all of this. I don't think there is much danger of anyone getting all 15 before she jumps in. I'll give you a clue or two if you email me.
Edward,
You show-off!!
Love to everyone.
BJ
Hey BJ
How ya doin'? Did I... You know the routine.
Hey. I'll trade you Ed for Mary Ellen.
You may have to fix the clock on your computer. It seems to have registered your entry in the middle of the night.
Love,
Your student,
Martyxoxoxoxoxo
Hey Marty,
Nice try! I already have Mary-Ellen. And one man's middle of the night is another man's day. I guess it's true=-the good student surpasseth his teacher.
Love, your always-been-there-for-you big sister.
BJ xoxoxox
Hey BJ
Please excuse my grammar. I meant-
I will give you Ed, if you give me Lala.
You mean, you actually blog at that time of the day?... That ain't normal.
Love,
Mart xoxoxoxoxo
Marty,
So who ever claimed I was normal? Besides 20 to 7 am (remember we are 2 hours ahead of blog time) isn't early when you go to bed at 10pm. Email me about Ed--we don't want to do anything obvious on the blog.
BJxoxo
ATTENTION EVERYBODY!!!
I have heard through the grapevine that people might have been trading siblings. This should be disallowed unless all information which is being transacted, be screened through my email.
I have spoken with Lou and he has sanctioned this... or at least I will speak with Lou.
Hey BJ
Don't let anyone know we are in cahoots.
Marty
JUST A SECOND HERE!Who are these siblings who are swapping songs, and how do I get in on the act??? Oops, I mean I'll help Marty do the screening.
Also, I've heard that Louise has touched base with this blog and may even be starting to solve some of the puzzling clues. If that is the case we may be in trouble guys! Mike was wondering where Lucy was. Well she's on her way to Scotland tomorrow. Hopefully we will soon see her on the blog. We miss you Louise!
If anyone wants my opinion on any of their guesses, just sent them to me and I'll let you know what I think.
Your very helpful sister,
Mary Ellen
Holy Cow these are tough Lui I have sent a couple but there really just guesses I ll be suprised if I get more then 1 right.
Holy Corn!!
Time for a new update since WE HAVE A TIE FOR THE LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9-Ed -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia and Chris.
9-BJ -- Mom, BJ, Louise, ME, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris and Mike
6-Marty -- Mom, Louise, ME, Ed, Mike and Rob
5-ME -- Louise, ME, Lui, Mike and Marcia
4-Marcia -- Louise, ME, Lui and Marcia
4-Mike -- Mom, Louise, ME and Mike
3-Heather -- Tony, Lui and Chris
1-Holly -- ME
1-Rob & Bonnie -- Mom
I think that's everyone. Let me know if I missed something. Thanks
AHHHH! Beddy Jo id pudding te preddure on! I'b tybing wid by nobe becaud bode my dands are arounb my nec.
Lub
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Lucy here,
You're right, Mary-Ellen, I've touched down here in Calgary but I take off again tonight. Lui has my first suggestions. I should make the list soon even if I batting zero. See you in Scotland.
Love to all!
Louise
New update, and the gap closes!!
10-Ed -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris and Mike.
10-BJ -- Mom, BJ, Vic, Louise, ME, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris and Mike
7-Marty -- Mom, BJ, Louise, ME, Ed, Mike and Rob
7-ME -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Lui, Mike and Marcia
5-Mike -- Mom, Louise, ME, Marcia and Mike
4-Marcia -- Louise, ME, Lui and Marcia
4-Louise -- Louise, ME, Tony and Marcia
3-Heather -- Tony, Lui and Chris
1-Holly -- ME
1-Rob & Bonnie -- Mom
If I'm missing any, let me know and I will update again.
Hey Ed,
How are you doing? I'm at a standstill here. Wanna trade?
Your loving sister,
BJ
Ed, before you trade with BJ you better check the latest standings!!
12-BJ -- Mom, BJ, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris, Mike and Len
11-Ed -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris, Mike and Rob.
7-Marty -- Mom, BJ, Louise, ME, Ed, Mike and Rob
7-ME -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Lui, Mike and Marcia
6-Mike -- Mom, Louise, ME, Ed, Marcia and Mike
4-Marcia -- Louise, ME, Lui and Marcia
4-Louise -- Louise, ME, Tony and Marcia
3-Heather -- Tony, Lui and Chris
1-Holly -- ME
1-Rob & Bonnie -- Mom
Again, if I'm missing anything, let me know.
Yow! Wake up Lou, check your email, you're missing my guesses on Therese,BJ and Marty. One of them has to be right. I'm hoping all three of course. I've been at this for 6 days and have lost 11 pounds. Deanie refuses to bring my meals to my computer desk. Pat keeps calling everyday to see if I'm coming back to work, I'm running out of excuses. Heather just wants her dad back. Hey! What am I doing!!! I got to get back to...ahhhhhh?? Cleaning the house, yeah that's it cleaning the house.
no time for a closing
sorry
BJ
Trader traitor.
I love you anyway,
Marty
Another update:
12-BJ -- Mom, BJ, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris, Mike and Len
12-Ed -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris, Mike , Therese and Rob.
10-Marty -- Mom, BJ, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Ed, Mike, Marcia and Rob
7-ME -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Lui, Mike and Marcia
6-Mike -- Mom, Louise, ME, Ed, Marcia and Mike
4-Marcia -- Louise, ME, Lui and Marcia
4-Louise -- Louise, ME, Tony and Marcia
3-Heather -- Tony, Lui and Chris
2-Melissa -- Louise and ME
1-Holly -- ME
1-Rob & Bonnie -- Mom
Again, if I'm missing anything, let me know.
Holy Cow! Things are really heating up. Probably by the time I post this Ed will have at least one more.
Hey Marty,
I secretly think you know all the answers and are just waiting to get us all at the last minute. And nobody's going to get your song.
Melissa,
Good to have you aboard. If you want to email me (bettyjobarker@rogers.com),I don't promise to give you answers, but I could give you some good clues.
Lucy,
Hope your computer is soon up and running, so you can catch up, as I am sure you will.
I'm at a standstill again.
BJ
Another update:
12-BJ -- Mom, BJ, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris, Mike and Len
12-Ed -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Ed, Marcia, Chris, Mike , Therese and Rob.
10-Marty -- Mom, BJ, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Ed, Mike, Marcia and Rob
10-ME -- Mom, BJ, Vic, Louise, ME, Tony, Lui, Mike, Marcia and Chris
7-Mike -- Mom, Vic, Louise, ME, Ed, Marcia and Mike
4-Marcia -- Louise, ME, Lui and Marcia
4-Louise -- Louise, ME, Tony and Marcia
3-Heather -- Tony, Lui and Chris
2-Melissa -- Louise and ME
1-Holly -- ME
1-Rob & Bonnie -- Mom
Again, if I'm missing anything, let me know.
Also, the rules committee unanimously agreed that there would be additional clues posted for all fifteen songs at 10:00 am Mountain Standard Time. (The time it is in Calgary when I go to post!!)
Dear rules committee:
Due to certain parties' unavailabilities at 10:00 am,(the middle of the night), the submissions committee would prefer to receive their clues no later than 3:00 am (bedtime), tonight,
preferably sent confidentially to your favorite brother, Marty's email.
To be fair, we will not submit entries until after 4:00 am.
We thank you for your prompt reponse in this matter.
Hey BJ
How the heck did to you get Lennie?
love
MSA (Martin Silvano Antonini)
aka- Marty's Submission Assoc.
Sorry I've taken so long, I'm not very happy with the contest, I only know Jimmy Buffet songs, and therefore don't have a clue of any of the titles. I think Lou knew this, and had to make a contest he knew that I couldn't win, (remember our boys reunion at Lou's)
Although i haven't posted before I have been reading the blog and I've been thinking about all of you. I guess you could say my song title could be "If the phone doesn't ring, you know that its me" of course the artist is Jimmy Buffet
I was going to tell a joke, but Kelly says I shouldn't print it, so I'll wait for the reunion. ME do you remember my joke at the first reunion that none of my four oldest sisters could get?
Later
Hi Len,
Welcome to the Blog. I have to admit that this contest does favor the older members of the family, but 'don chu-know' that you gotta 'bend a little', try 'changing channels', tell yourself that 'someday I will' at least give 'lip service' to recognizing other singers. Of course 'only time will tell' whether you're willing to do that, and knowing you, I guess you will say "I only know Jimmy Buffet songs"--'that's my line and I'm stickin to it'.
Marty,
I knew what Len's song was about. It just took me a while to get there. I'm waiting for the new clues to finish my list.
Lucy,
R U here yet?
Love, BJ
Welcome Len,
Good to see you.We've been waiting for you. My brain is in a tizzy right now, trying to remember the joke you referred to.I can't remember. I'm thinking it's because my poor old brain has been working so hard to solve Lui's puzzle, that it has seized up. Give me a clue, Len, and I'll see if it comes back to me. It 9:45 and I'm expecting Lui's new hints any minute. I don't have much of a chance to beat that Ed or BJ, but I'll try!!! I'd include Marty in that but according to the Submissions Association, he's still asleep!!!
Cheers,
ME
OK, so Ed just got Marty's so he's in the lead with 13. BJ's right behind him with 12. Marty and Mary Ellen are stuck at 10. So here's a chance to catch up a little:
New or further clues are as follows:
Mom - A great Mothers Day present!
BJ - you'll likely get it if you can figure out what they call a really cold night in the Austrailian outback.
Vic - You can hear this on most radio stations.
Louise - Think of Sally Field
ME - Peggy Sue wouldn't do! But they were lookin' for romance.
Tony - You might shed a few if you don't catch up. If you do and you are in bed at the time everything might fall into the right place.
Lui - It's not Del Shannon - He SANG Runaway. He wrote this one.
Ed - If you've ever seen Ed's family all in one place you can't miss this. Smiles and laughter everywhere.
Marcia - I think the Monkees sang about something like this too! Had something to do with the Homecoming Queen.
Christine - God is the Ultimate being.
Mike - If you ask Mike he'll also say he did it his way.
Marty - The song was (and was not) the B side of a very famous song. In fact I think it's the most covered song of all time.
Len - Jimmy Buffet has absolutely nothing to do with this song. But one of his songs had something to do with it. Except I don't think Jimmy ever strolled down Green Avenue.
Therese - Well it sure wasn't Jones that came along.
Rob - He only has one of these! One of the others too, but only one of these.
Wow! I am impressed. I can't even get these with the new clues. Pretty bad - I'm just waiting to hear the answers.
So it's Mother's Day - but not Mom's 90th this time. Hey, BJ?
It's sure fun reading the blog - the most correspondence we've ever done - finally something that appeals to the laziness in all of us. (OK, not Lucy)
Getting excited now. Lots of love to all, Marcia
Hi Marcia,
No, I didn't congratulate Mom on her 90th MD, but I did send her a card. Although every month is her 90th there are quite a few events that are not.
Good to see you back. I'm getting excited too, although we have two trips between now and the reunion. What a blast this contest has been. So clever of Lui. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Love, BJ
......what time is it?.....
Hey, I just had a good run on the contest and got a few more - watch for Lui's update.
Don't worry - I'm no real threat to win it or anything, but what fun!
Marcia
Hey Marty,
Welcome to Sunday!
Hey Marcia,
I agree with you that this contest is a blast! I've had more fun than I can say. Even guessing wrong has been fun. I just guessed one for Len, but it wasn't right. Got to hurry - time is running out!
Hey Lucy,
Hope you're relaxing in Scotland.
Hey BJ,
It's only Mom's 68th year as a Mom. She's in her 69th! You know that better than all of us.
Hey Lui,
My brain has had a great work-out these last few days( Even if it worked things out wrong). Thanks!
Hey family,
Love, ME xoxoxoxoxoxo
Well, it’s official …………………Ed was the first to send me all 15 song names.
I’ve listed them below with an explanation of the clues although in most cases they are self explanatory.
Thank you to everyone for participating. The last week has been wonderful for me, getting so many emails from my brothers and sisters. We all have extremely busy lives and to be able to interact so intensely with everyone has been so much fun.
There are a few of you who put a lot of time into it so as Betty-Jo so succinctly put it - It’s time to get back to Spring!!
I called Mom this morning and had a wonderful Mother’s Day chat with her. I want to wish all my sisters and sisters-in-law a Happy Mother’s Day as well.
B J...One...Three Dog Night - After all she is the first born. It’s said that the aboriginals in Australia call a very cold night a ‘three dog night’ because you need three dogs around you to keep you warm.
Vic...The Sound of Music...Julie Andrews - Julie Andrews starred in Victor Victoria and posed as a female impersonator which as a female she was not. Julie Andrews also starred in and performed the title song ‘The Sound of Music’ much earlier in 1959-60
Louise...Dominique...The Singing Nun - As we all know, Louise once considered being a nun back in her younger days. Also, the song that was number one the week before Dominique became number one was Louie, Louie by the Kingsmen.
M.E...Barbara Ann...The Beach Boys - Mary Ellen’s daughters are Ann Marie and Barbara so the song covers them both. In the song one line goes ‘Tried Peggy Sue, tried Betty Lou, tried Mary Lou but I knew she wouldn’t do - Barbara Ann’
Tony...Tears on my Pillow...Little Anthony and the Imperials - There was a time calling Tony little might have gotten you a bop in the nose and you likely would have shed a few tears.
Lou...I go to Pieces...Peter and Gordon - Del Shannon was joined by Peter and Gordon on a concert tour. He had written the song and gave it to them to record. Of course these days I relate to the song title especially when ‘...my baby passes by…’
Ed... Happy Together...Turtles - No question, whenever you see them together you see they are a very happy family. I had to throw in the ‘shell’ clue to make it slightly easier.
Marcia...California Dreamin‘...Mamas and Papas -Marcia’s grandchildren live in California so when she’s in Victoria she likely dreams of them in California -- at least most mama’s and papa’s would.
Chris...I hear a Symphony...The Supremes - I had heard the expression ‘a symphony of voices’ so that gave me the idea. I use the thesaurus feature in Microsoft Word quite often when I’m writing reports so when I put supreme in it one of the words that was listed was ultimate. Had you done the same with ultimate, you may have picked up on ‘supreme’.
Mike...Diana...Paul Anka - When I was deciding on Mike’s song this one popped into my head right away. It was so close to Mike’s Diane I figured I could get away with it. With a little poetic license of course. If you knew Paul Anka came from Ottawa it made it quite a bit easier.
Marty...Act Naturally...Buck Owens - This was tough. The song goes.. ‘They’re gonna put me in the movies….’ which they do with Marty and if you’ve seen him he acts naturally. Buck Owens made it to number 1 on the Country charts. The Beatles also performed it but it didn’t hit number 1.
Len...Theme From A Summer Place....Percy Faith and his orchestra - Obviously Len now owns the family cottage at Regina Beach which of course was our ‘Summer Place’ for many, many years.
Therese...Along Comes Mary...Association - Another tough one although I tried to give a hint by saying she went by herself when we all know the girls quite often go with her. Also association can be found in the meanings for ‘acquaintance’ in the Thesaurus.
Rob...The Seventh Son...Johnny Rivers - I made the reference to living because of the first Luigi as Robert would have been the eight son had he lived. I’m not sure what I would have been - maybe Ed!! Of course if you are on a river it’s a good thing to check for waterfalls.
Mom...Roses are Red...Bobby Vinton - Everyone knows finding pennies is one of Mom’s loves because she believes they are sent from Heaven. I think she loves roses even more. I can even remember her carving roses into the butter. Also, everyone knows I have two brothers-in-law named Bob on our side but Marie’s brother’s name is Bob Gunn which makes three.
Hope you had as much fun as I did.
Dear Lui,
Thanks for a wonderful time. We had a great time, and I'm sure we had as much fun as you did.
Ed,
Congratulations! You really poured your heart, soul, body and mind into it and you deserve to win. Of course, I also think you are a little crazy!
May the names of a million songs haunt you. How many? At least a million.
Love, your also-ran-sister, BJ
Hi LUI and All,
Wow! Thanks for the explanations to all the songs.The clues were so clever and whenever I managed to figure one out, I had such a sense of accomplishment.
Congratulations Ed on solving all 15 of them and BJ, you were a very close 14.
I repeat what BJ said;"Thanks for a wonderful time."
LOL,M.e xoxoxoxoxo
i can't believe ed and b.j figured all those songs and artists - unbelievable!!! hope all you mothers are having a wonderful day
luv mike
Hey Lou
I think I have them figured out now!
All jokes aside...
Thanks Lou. that was fun.
Who does this Ed guy think he is?
I think the winner should have to sing all 15 songs at the reunion.
Good job everyone.
Love, Marty
Hah! Done. You guys probably thought it was all over this morning but I had to clear the lists off my computer table. It was close, the garbage dump closed at 5 today. True, I still have a load in the truck but tomorrow is another day. Whoa! I think that's a B.B.King tune...ahhh...I gotta go to bed.
Goodnight..Barbara Streisand!!!
Geez
Yes, thank you Lui. This was great fun and I love the clues and explanations.
Hope you are all getting your white and denim costumes (whoops! I mean clothes) ready for the photo on Saturday. Pick something that makes YOU look good.
I'm off to California for a couple of weeks. Blame Lou, he got me 'dreamin' of my babies!
Keep up the good work, family.
Love,
Marcia
Hello all,
Sorry it took me so long to sign on. I spent a lot of time just catching up on the postings that were already there.
I just started working on Lou's brilliant contest last week. The answers are so clever (once you know them of course). BJ and I brainstormed a bit on mine yesterday, but I was unable to get it. To be honest, I only got about four or five of them. BJ says it is because I'm so long, so I'm going with that.
I'm looking forward to the reunion, especially as it will follow a vacation of almost two weeks - the longest I have taken in years! I'm excited about our performance on Sunday, so be sure to let me know what you're doing, how much time you need, and any equipment or props you might need.
Like Marcia, Lou's answers got me thinking about one of my babies too - wish I was on my way to visit her.
Thérèse
Sorry that should have read because 'I'm so young' not 'I'm so long' - I hear the typing is the first thing to go.
Thérèse
Hello all,
I know you thought I spent every waking moment on Lou's contest last week, but there were two minutes I took a break and made arrangements for catering at the church gathering Aug 26. The CWL is going to serve coffee and juice and make up sandwiches along with cheese and pickles and a few dainties. They are planning for 150 at a cost to us of $4.00 per head. Oh Yeah, there were one or two other minutes I met with the Henderson Cafe at Campion to discuss catering on the 25th. They are unable to for lack of staff on that day. That leaves us open to other options, one of which would be our own nephew Dustin providing us with a delicious Chinese dinner from the Wok Box.
Other news I have is Marcia has volunteered to make up name tags for Saturday so we know who we all belong to. We have accepted her offer with great appreciation. Love you Marcia.
One last note, May 14th, 58 days after my original post, the family of 14 has checked in with therese's posts. It's a good day.
Love to all
Edward
I did want to add that it is also a pleasure that Louise's David, Melissa and Bjorn, Lou's Tricia and my own Holly have added to the excitement of the blog.
Thanks to all
Edward
I'm just on the Phone with BJ she said that I should get on the ball to be 200th entry!
Ha ha I have the 100 spot and the 200 spot!
Thanks Betty Jo!
See you in August
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