Some of the cousins decided to have a family get-together as it has been over ten years since the last one. Unfortunately, only four families could make the trip. My cousins, Mike and Sandy along with their children Michael, Chrissy and Stephen and their assorted mates and children. His sister, Ruth and son Tom with June and their children. My sister Jeannette and Tom with four of her children (Pat, Betty, Pam and Cyndy) and my brother Bill and Donna from North Carolina. Bill and Patty came with their four. This year, we went to Bell Haven Campground and rented a pavilion. It started out as a rainy day but soon the sun came out. All of the kids had a ball. Bill rented a 4-seat paddle boat and his girls along with Joey (Pam's son) enjoyed it for awhile. Billy and Stephie (Pam's) had fun just digging in the sand. Good conversation remembering old reunions dominated the day. Uncle Bill took loads of pictures and I have forwarded them to you.
Years ago when our moms were alive, we had themes. We had Crazy Hats, Miss America and even Limericks. My mother's family side was full of fun but the main characters are gone. Hopefully, we can resurrect some of it and plan for a bigger one next year.
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Sounds like fun. I remember a couple of the old reunions- talent shows at Great Uncle Ed's, Grandpop playing the spoons and kazoos, Little Nell plays...lots of good memories.
Yes, too many! Another was the Male Leg Talent Show. The participants were Grandpop, Uncle Ed, Uncle John and Joe Grentz. They draped a sheet in front of them showing just their knees and below. I don't remember who won but it got a lot of laughs. Uncle Ed used to wear one green sock and one red one. Do you remember that?
Yes, I do remember Uncle Ed's socks. He always had "another pair just like them at home!" I remember the leg contest, too, but not who won.
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