Our Day at Loon Lake

Dear Class,

Another class event is history and will go down as another terrific experience for all involved. A total of 18 of us made a day of it on Loon Lake. We were treated to perfect weather with nary a sprinkle and just about perfect temperatures to be outside in. The setting was just marvelous and our hosts Jim and Laurie were just as gracious and accommodating as could be, We thank you both for suggesting this place and making it all come together...well done. I want to thank also John Irish for donating his time, gear and his tireless efforts to keep the music going although I know he was disappointed we couldn't really crank it up! I also want to thank the Loon Lake association for their cooperation in helping Jim make this happen. And thanks to everyone who brought foodstuffs too!

Garth, Gary and Jim really dueled on who could put out the funniest stories...I'll have to call it a draw guys...you were all just too good! It was a nice intimate group and I also want to thank all the classmates for making spouses and SOs feel more than welcome as part of us. The day just went by too fast, but everyone enjoyed themselves and a few particularly enjoyed the fruit.... As the day ended, we were treated to a absolutely gorgeous sunset as patches of fog rolled in through the lake. After the main event was over, everyone retreated to Jim's campsite and we had a nice bonfire to round out the day...hope I did well in keeping that fire stoked Jim... The day officially ended when we all broke up around 10:30 or so and headed out.Yeah, we can't make it to 2-3 in the morning anymore..."LOL"

On a personal note, Amorn and I had a great time and it was wonderful reacquainting with all of you. Real story...on the way home, we were also treated to an extra thrill being pulled over by Sunapee's finest just a 1/4 mile past Garth's house.... Had a vanity plate light out which I already knew about. Ahhh.......nothing like a probable cause stop! No ticket though! I guess business must have been slow last night! And Melissa, I am enjoying immensely those raspberries on my cereal as I type, and yes you will get your container back sometime. Sandy, that grounds/security guy will always remember those golf cart rides! We tried Laurie...to get Jim pop the question...! Better luck next time! Last but not least, still have that cigar Garth!

A few additional notes:

We had some conversations of possibly using the large lodge down the road as a possible venue for our 40Th.

We would like to consider doing this on a yearly basis a summer BBQ, but looks like we should consider changing the month to August being the better month for most people.

On July 31st, there is a annual concert going on in Sunapee Harbor which includes Carey Rush who will be among the musicians featured at this event. He will be appearing from 5-7pm(?) and it looks as if most of us who were at the BBQ will be making the trip over to see him play. Perhaps showing our support will give him more incentive to join in on our class activities. At this point we have no place to really meet there, so it looks as if we will just have to find each other! Amorn and I will be there as well as we love music. There was a little uncertainty on the exact time so Jill will check with Carey and confirm the time.

In early September, Sandy will be hosting a event featuring the pool at her residence to officially say goodbye to the summer of 2010. The final details have yet to be ironed out which she will send me, and I'll put something out to everyone.

If anyone else has good pictures, please don't hesitate to forward them out and I'll add them in. I know I didn't get all of the good ones! To see the pictures, click on the title of this blog entry "Our Day at Loon Lake"

Till next time everyone, "Vade in pace"

Phil

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