Thursday, July 16, 2015

LAST DAY IN OAKHURST JULY 16, 2015


July 16, 2015

LAST DAY IN CAMP

Nothing official planned for the day, some played golf, others continued exploring and some of us just relaxed in camp.  Getting quite warm and there is a pool at the near the golf course and sort of wish I took advantage a warm day. 

Typically the last night the group goes out to dinner but since we just did that last night, this was designated as heavy snacks (I cannot spell the H word).   Butch again as tradition, generally has our group sing a long after dinner.  Because there was going to be the grand finale playoff for Ladder ball, he decided to have it early.  This year Jack McGee joined Butch as he is a musician also.  Bonnie was so gracious as to print out our song books .  Ours were getting pretty worn and tattered.  Some of the songs we sing have fond memories of past trips and some sad memories as some songs meant a lot to members who have left us.  The last trip where we had our music evening was our last official SIRS 15 trip to Calistoga Calif. in 2013, before we merged with SIRS 96.     Have to admit that was a very emotional  time thinking back to all our trips and the fond memories.   The good news is we did merge with SIRS 96 and met and still meeting new people and looking forward to new adventures and memories.

Ok.... as usual I got side tracked.....  We had a great feast of different food, everything awesome and yummy.  Onto the big match for ladder ball!  There were eight teams and when a team lost they were out.  When it got down to the final two teams, the winner of that game, played each other and the winners were: Len and Bill H.   Their playoff the final 1st place went to Bill the second place to Len. 

After the big tournament we celebrated four birthdays, Mike, Len, Steve and Jack.  Happy Birthday Guys and many more happy birthdays to come.

The rest of the evening, there were card games and trivia games going on, people just chatting and time to break down the gathering area.  Always a letdown when we have to do this and get  everything put away.  Must remember there is always another trip/adventure to look forward to.

Last but certainly not least....  a HUGE THANK YOU to our trail bosses and wives, Ed and Carol Maloney, Butch and Betty Fisher, an amazing trip, we thank you for putting together the dinner train ride and just making this as many other trips come together.  Appreciate all your efforts.

Safe travels to everyone heading home tomorrow, hope to see you all soon...

Until next time............
 
OUR HOSTS
CAROL, ED,BUTCH AND BETTY

BUTCH AND JACK
THE MUSIC MEN

SUE AKA RED AND STEVE

BEV,GEORGE AND MAX

GROUP SINGING

ANOTHER SHOT OF GROUP SINGING

MAUREEN AND CAROL
CAROL IS ALWAYS SMILING


RON AND ED
 
MORE PICTURES TO FOLLOW
 

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