Date/Location/Cost
Saturday August 11, 2007 at the Whitby Legion
(The start time will be settled on soon)
The cost for the event is $25 per graduating student. If you haven't sent in your money yet, contact Akilah or Brandy.
Food
We're looking for two people to sign up for each item:
Anne & Jenny : Potato salad with egg
& : Potato salad, no egg
Lynn & : Macaroni salad
Brad & : Cole Slaw
Jeff T. & Laurie : Tossed Salad
Shayne & : Pickle platter
Melanie & : Cheese platter/crackers
Jeff T. & : Veggies and dip
& : Pumpernickel/spinach dip
Suzanne & : Buns 6-7 dozen
Brandy & : Meats (Turkey,Ham,Roast Beef)
Piper & : Fruit trays
Wayne & : Sweet trays
Brandy : Slab cake
9 comments:
Why don't we look at doing both?
WE could all get together in the afternoon with our families THEN all meet up at a bar/restarant for dinner and drinks and socialize and really catch up!
The best of both worlds!?
Bran
I like idea #2. Really looking forward to it!!!
Hello All,
How about this. What if we have an earlie LUNCH BBQ with the family and kids. Then, in the evening we make plans to go to Melanie Pringeles or some Bar/Restaurant for a late dinner. That those that do not want to do the bar thing can still see everyone in the day. PLease note that in order to make a dinner reservation at a bar/restaurant we would have to put down a substantial deposit. I planned my Christmas lunch and that was the deal when it was over 25 people. I am just trying to make everyone happy and I think that we can have the best of both worlds. Remember, this is only a suggestion as some have mentioned to me that they don't have someone to watch their kids. Plus, some of us are coming from far (Including Melanie) But they are bringing their children (Ex. Brian) With my current occupation I believe that it IS a crime to leave your kids in the car while you go to a Reunion in a bar. Ha Ha.
Also, in my understanding the idea to go to a bar is to drink, right? I have no objection as I do love a Malibu and OJ BUT, a few have mentioned that they would prefer not to particpate if that was the case.
I don't know it is up to you all. I will be there what ever the deal is. Once I get all the names I will send out an email for your choice. But the real question will be: DEAL OR NO DEAL?
Stay Fresh and Peach in the Middle East. And in the great words of a famous person..... Wa Wa Wee Wa
Akilah aka Susan Hyde
Akilah and Brandy already know my thoughts, but I'll repeat them here:
On Having Two Events
I think the idea of having both a family event and a "night out" is probably asking too much. I can see folks choosing one or the other, and turnout at each event suffering.
Children
I suspect a reunion with children will quickly become more about the children than the "reuniting". I've found that at most events with children running around, parents have trouble focusing on anything but the kids. I have nothing against kids, but since this is a rare reunion, I would vote for more of a party than a family get together.
Spouses/Significant Others
If I imagine going to Sarah's grade 8 reunion where I don't know anyone and there are lots of stories that are only funny "if you were there" it seems rather painful. So I don't think there should be any pressure for people to bring guests. That said, Sarah has expressed interest in coming to ours (although she does already know a few people).
Anyway, I think a vote is the best way to decide, and I'll leave that to Akilah/Brandy.
- Jeff T.
I'm up for either, but after reading the posted comments I thought....Some people won't have a choice whether or not to bring the kids (because of no babysitter, nursing moms, ect.) also it sounds as though some people are not up for a long night of partying. That said, it might be best to have the afternoon BBQ, people can bring their kids, or not. For those of us who are interested in meeting up later on at a bar, we can do that too, just have it be a casual possibility for those who are into it. That's the freshest idea ever!
Susie (Socks) Watson-Bongard (that's a mouthful)
Akilah called me today to privately (but politely) berate me for rocking the boat and gave me some details that I think have changed my mind.
I was guessing there would be 20 or maybe 25 people and we could just "show up" at a bar. But it sounds like the numbers are more in the 50-100 range (50 with no kids, 100 with). Craziness.
So I think I'm now on-board with an event during the day and then a smaller group heading out at night, and have learned my lesson about ever questioning Akilah.
Jeff T.
Although my preference as discussed with Jeff, is for a night out, for all the reasons he outlined, I fully support a compromise. My only concern is that it will make for a really long day, particularly for someone who volunteers their backyard, as I'm afraid a 5 hour BBQ will not stay limited to the backyard. ie. people using the toilet, garbage, escaping the heat, etc. Maybe 12 to 3 would be better ? Sorry, but my backyard can only hold about 15 people. As for the evening venue, I'm trying to think of someplace with a decent sized patio. Maybe somewhere in the AMC complex ?
-Jenny
I fully understand that also Jen. I think we still hve alot of kinks to work out and you all that live in the area will have to scope the area for a location as I live to far and so much has changed. There might be a chance to get a venue but I will let everyone know once I hear back from Rob.
Akilah
Hope I'm not repeating myself...Does anyone have any brothers or sisters or nieces or nephews that are crazy enough to babysit so we can go and tie one on in the evening? I know that I have 4 kids and have to stay at a hotel...just a thought. Sometimes I even have good ones.
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