In spite of COVID, the ravages of all our advancing ages, and the great distances we all have to overcome, we are planning a face to face actual day-after-Thanksgiving meal and LLC meeting. If feel safe, please join us for the 1:00 p.m. Central Time meal and meeting afterword. As far as is known now, everyone who has expressed interest in attending has at least the required vaccinations, one or two, and now many even three.

Please plan to bring a dish to share. If the weather is great as usual, we can eat on the porch or in the yard.

In preparation, Paul and Charles have done controlled burning beyond Good Spring Branch. (see below)

Earlier in the fall, John, Charles, Andy and Malinda attacked a year of hedge growth with remarkable results. John pressure washed the porch and front of the house. Thanks to all who helped and cheered them on!

John and Linda have been busy straightening up the house after Paint Pot Studio supplies have been stored there during the fall. Gary has graciously put a new metal roof on the Studio (YEH GARY!).

Here is a gallery of images from our gathering in November 2017.  Look closely.  You’ll see lots of smiles.  From the JoAnn’s turkey to Paul’s pancakes to the walks around the pond it was a satisfying and joyful celebration of family, place and genuine community.

You can click on the images for a larger view.

As we approach the first holiday season without Ben and Stan I pulled out this video I did for Ben’s memorial service and it reminded me of Ben’s passion for life and desire to live it to the fullest with family and friends.  It helped me feel better.  Perhaps it will for you too.

Andy

Andy