Rock & Bird come to town.

This weekend is the reunion I have anticipated for weeks.  We have canceled our fishing trip and await my old friends arrival.  Friday I take Sarah to Ole Miss to visit,  She will be there for her Athletic Training  internship which begins in January.  Sarah also hopes to be hired as a GA there after graduation.  A long day that began at 7am and continued until our arrival back in MGM about 8pm.  My first visit to Oxford, a beautiful place that lives up to expectations. Harvested an acorn from the Grove as a momento.

The gathering is to take place at Karen's who is as always a gracious hostess.  When Sarah & I get there the crew has gone to stock up on supplies, mostly cold beer & ice.  Karen sent out to Mr. G's for lasanga and salad, it was wonderful.  Sarah stayed for dinner then made her way back to Troy.  She commented she wanted to stay for the stories.  I hurried her back to Troy, some things are best untold.  The tall tales then began.  I can't remember when I have laughed so much.  An evening to remember.

The crews woke up about 7 and begin to make ready for the trip to AU for the game.  Rock's sister Nancy arrived and She, Bird, Mel, Rock & Julie head for Auburn about 9.  Karen & I regroup and began to prepare for their return.  The Auburn game is on at 2:30.  Sarah has asked me to keep her informed about the game.  She is working the Troy game.  As soon as I would send her an update, another score would follow. Hope I didn't exceed my limit..

Donnie Vassar, an old Selma friend of Rock's showed up about half way through the game.  I had not seen Donnie for 30+ years.  We watched the game and await the groups return from AU.

The crew returned in time for the Bama game and a replay of Friday nite begins.  I brought my Palladiums from 72-75.  Much fun was had looking at them and reminiscing.   

Sunday all but Rock & Julie go their various ways.  We have a quiet afternoon and evening.  Monday Rock & Julie leave for ATL for their flight back to Maine.

It is such fun to reunite with old friends.  Some I have been remiss in keeping up with,  I hope that does not happen again.  We are already thinking of a trip to Maine & ATL.