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day 1

Well, Family Bash 7 is off to a great start with a ton of wonderful food including Dad's brisket an Mom's deviled eggs and apple salad. Our newest member, Sophia, was a cutie in her pirate scarf and Rainer enjoyed Great Grandma's toys especially the blue spider ball. Rainer entertained himself by dipping cheddar gold fish into Queso-you can tell he's a Rule. After dinner, we officially launched family bash with a welcome and call to arms from Grandpa, who welcomed the newest members of the family and designated Family Bash coordinators for the next 10 years. After that, I continued the initiation by presenting new members with beautiful garments to wear. Chris B modeled a bright red and white IU vest, Susan modeled a lime green 80s jacket with Thomas Kincaid Fan Club President noted on the back, Chris M. modeled a red plaid moomoo with United Bank of MOM 24/7, and Halie surprised the family by modeling a black tshirt with 'The Rumors are true, I'm pregnant shirt.' We will be welcoming a new family member at the end of March. Then it was off to extreme fishing-4 teams, 4 cane poles and a twist-catch a fish, validate it, pick a bobber (number indicates number of gold coins), choose a GO FISH card, and go again. Team 4 with Christopher Hesch, Brian Rice and Lauren won with 48 gold coins and 4 GO FISH pair. Lauren was chosen to win the immunity award. Biggest Fish Adult went to Ron Lawson again with a 17 1/2 inch bass. In the child category it was a tie between Aaron and Nicholas Lawson. Then we were back to the event headquarters to celebrate Christopher and my birthday. I have to say that the singing was quite painful After cake, ice cream and plenty of candy, we all packed up and went to bed.....Ready for Day 2 of Family Bash 7. Pictures will be posted on Flickr.

Pirate Role Playing!!!

For everyone that has a computer, loves pirates, and wants to get ready for the bash...

Check out these piratey Role Playing Games that are free to play (at least for a while):

Puzzle Pirates

Pirates of the Caribbean

Tales of Pirates

Yarr!

Top Ten Pickup lines:)

Top Ten Pickup lines for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day

(We came up with these in an effort to interest The Other Dave (Letterman) in TLAPD. His staff liked 'em, but alas, his show was"dark" the week of Sept. 19.)

10 . Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?

9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm?

8. Come on up and see me urchins.

7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you.

6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon.

5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through your porthole?

4. How'd you like to scrape the barnacles off of me rudder?

3. Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free.

2. Well blow me down?

And the number one pickup line for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day is …

1. Prepare to be boarded.

Honoring those who are not at this bash

We have lost a lot of family since the first Family Bash-I think it is appropriate to remember them. I will be placing candles on my table with the names of those who are no longer here. We can also post stuff here.

Pappy
Grandma Marcella
Grandpa Roy
Phyllis
Arlen
Grandma Jane
Grandma Nora
and some of our favorite pets

Bring STUFF

If you have stale bread, pantry items, icing, peanut butter-please bring it. Make sure to bring your cell phones-to validate Treasure Hunt items, cameras, video cameras.

family Bash Buttons are ready!

I just finished making the family bash buttons:) Okay, they are round-this is the mockup.

Pirate Name Generator

Get a really cool pirate name

Addendum

I am making this change to extreme fishing. Fisherwomen/men-you MAY bring your own fishing equipment to participate in the individual part (biggest fish) of the fishing contest. However, to participate in the individual event you must also participate in the group event. In the group event you must use the equipment provided:)

Also, to add to the stuff to bring-if you have stale bread, cereal, pantry staples, peanut butter, icing....please bring it:)

Can't wait to get this party started:)

Only Six Days Until Family Bash

Can you believe it? Less than a week to go and with that, we have changed the original set of rules for the Rock Band competition. The two categories will be medium and beginner. We nixed advanced when several of our captains complained that they couldn't play advanced for more than a few minutes. You better get your groove on 'cause we got some rockin' to do!

20 days and counting

Family Bash is coming up soon! I hope you are busy working on your pirate costume and checking your pirate speak.

Money Needed

At this point, I only have 1 person's $$ for FB. Please get it to me ASAP-I want to get everything purchased BEFORE I go back to work.