Hi Everyone,
Phil & Erma have checked into the the rental of a tent for the reunion-thanks for doing that-it would cost $275.00 for Sunday. Phil would pick it up on Saturday, go the park early Sunday to set it up, take it down and reurn it Monday. I think it's a good idea in case of rain + it would provide shade. The rental company needs to know 2 weeks ahead of time, so if you can let Phil know your thoughts and if you can contribute to the cost, it would be very helpful.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Bob
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
back-up plan
Paula and I were talking and concluded that we need a back-up plan in case of bad weather - somewhere more roomy than my apartment. I've been checking out neighborhood restaurants, but they all require reservations and deposits. Ideally, we could have someplace that we could go if needed but that would not be a big deal if we didn't. And of course, restaurants wouldn't be happy about us showing up with our own food.
Sadly, I don't belong to any club with its own headquarters. It may be that we'd have to come to my place and call around to see where we could get in.
I'll keep thinking and researching and, in the meantime, let's all pray to the weather gods and cross our fingers for good weather.
Sadly, I don't belong to any club with its own headquarters. It may be that we'd have to come to my place and call around to see where we could get in.
I'll keep thinking and researching and, in the meantime, let's all pray to the weather gods and cross our fingers for good weather.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
random thoughts
Phil, Erma, Bob, Paula and Mike came to Colorado Springs last weekend and we went to the park on a scouting expedition. We wanted to get in the area close to where we used to meet, so see map below.
Here's what we're thinking:
Tables: There are two large picnic tables chained down near some evergreen trees that would probably seat eight people each. Paula and Mike have a foldout table that would seat eight, and Phil and Erma have two that would seat 10 each. So we're still a little short on room, although some people could sit in lawn chairs or on blankets on the grass. I don't have lawn chairs (since I have no lawn) and don't have any appropriate blankets, so if someone in-state has those, please bring them.
Bob will check on renting a tent for additional shade.
Food: Everyone said it would be too much hassle to bring a grill and charcoal, so we'll just hit KFC, Subway, etc. I'll work on a map showing the neighborhood restaurants, and there's a good grocery store off Uintah west of the interstate. It's a state law that all picnics include watermelon (JOKE), so I can bring a few of those and my machete. I'll also bring large trash bags.
"Silver"ware: I found a bunch of plates, knives, forks, spoons, cups and napkins in my mom's house and Phil and Erma kindly offered to keep the big box at their house until the reunion. They also said they'd bring some more plastic cups and Bob will get more forks.
Timeframe: Carol and Mike plan to get to the park about 9:30 Sunday the 26th and stick around until 4 or 5 p.m.
That's all I can think of for now.
Later!
Here's what we're thinking:
Tables: There are two large picnic tables chained down near some evergreen trees that would probably seat eight people each. Paula and Mike have a foldout table that would seat eight, and Phil and Erma have two that would seat 10 each. So we're still a little short on room, although some people could sit in lawn chairs or on blankets on the grass. I don't have lawn chairs (since I have no lawn) and don't have any appropriate blankets, so if someone in-state has those, please bring them.
Bob will check on renting a tent for additional shade.
Food: Everyone said it would be too much hassle to bring a grill and charcoal, so we'll just hit KFC, Subway, etc. I'll work on a map showing the neighborhood restaurants, and there's a good grocery store off Uintah west of the interstate. It's a state law that all picnics include watermelon (JOKE), so I can bring a few of those and my machete. I'll also bring large trash bags.
"Silver"ware: I found a bunch of plates, knives, forks, spoons, cups and napkins in my mom's house and Phil and Erma kindly offered to keep the big box at their house until the reunion. They also said they'd bring some more plastic cups and Bob will get more forks.
Timeframe: Carol and Mike plan to get to the park about 9:30 Sunday the 26th and stick around until 4 or 5 p.m.
That's all I can think of for now.
Later!
map
You can get off Interstate 25 at Exit 143 and head east (right) on Uintah. In less than 1/10 of a mile, you'll see the sign for Glen Avenue. Turn south (right) and go straight, then follow the street as it turns right and then left. Another straightaway and you'll get to a parking lot after about 3/10 of a mile from the turn off Uintah. We will meet between the parking lot and the tennis courts (bottom center of map).
If you click on the map, you should be able to see it larger.
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