Day 1860: The Class of '67 Reunion Madness

Tomorrow the reunion events begin!  We're celebrating fifty years since graduation from high school. Or perhaps we're celebrating surviving the last fifty years.  It's a bittersweet occasion because thirty three of our classmates have already passed away.  But this weekend we'll focus on the living and enjoy each moment we have together.

Thursday morning, we're meeting to pick up tables, chairs and coolers from several of our houses to deliver to the location where our picnic will take place.
Friday morning, we'll spend a couple hours decorating.  And I need to make a pasta salad for the vegetarians.
Friday evening, friends from around the country will be gathering.  For some, this is the first reunion they've ever attended.  Our caterer is serving pulled pork sliders, coleslaw, watermelon, beans, green salad and cookies.  There will be a dance contest, a photo booth and lots of fun!
Saturday at 1:00, Darrin will give us a guided tour of the school.
Saturday at 2:00, we have lined up the village trolley for a tour.
Then the evening festivities will be at the Clarion.  Dinner, dancing and music by the Wretched Group.
Sunday at 11:00 am, coffee and donuts at the lighthouse on the lake.
Monday, pick up the tables and chairs and return them to our homes.

Our committee has been absolutely the best.  Each person has been so generous with their time, talents, property, and expertise.  I am in awe.  I hear about other classes where the reunions are planned by two or three people, or they have to cancel because no one responds.  Anger, resentment, hurt feelings abound.  But, we have worked hard to make this reunion as accessible and welcoming as possible.

On the other hand, I know I'll be celebrating when it's over.  I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and catching up, but it's been very time consuming.  It's not just the meetings, phone calls and planning, but also the time I spend making mental lists of details left to address while swimming or lying in bed at night.  My brain has other summer priorities.  Like editing my book.

I got the seventh mock up today.  That means another line by line review.  Justin is working on the cover art using my photos.  I must write the dedication and a summary for the back of the book and for Amazon.  It's so close to completion!  Target date: Sept. 1!

Swimming update:  42.4 miles!  I am sunburned and sore.

Gardens: Spectacular blossoms this year.  The gardens have never looked better.  I've nearly finished labeling all the plants, but I've fallen down on photos.

Very tired.  More next week when the reunion is over.

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