Jim's Motives and Other Stuff

The cat's obviously out of the bag, and mom now know's we are congragating at Kevin and Laurie's home in Central Point, Ore for moms 80th.

Here's Jims latest email:

OK… the ball is rolling and like a snowball it continues to grow…

To All,

Original thought (which makes me laugh at myself) was to have just the kids (Tom, Sue, Kevin, Kenny, Robert, & Mike) get together for their mother’s birthday. If such small thinking offended anyone I ask your forgiveness. I am with the beautiful lady everyday and sort of forgot how special she really is to “ALL”.

I called Kevin last night to see if the idea of gathering at his house was still OK with the numbers growing. He assured me it was more than Ok with both he and Laurie (and Jennifer I assume). He said people could sleep in the yard (Jennifer clean that room), I am sure he must have meant those under 40 (huh, Blondie, and yes Mary was correct, we who are short on hair point out others hair color to sidetrack the issue)… Those who are thinking motel I would say that earlier is better than later as to reservation due to it being labor day weekend.

I would think those blessed with years (Gene, Nikki, & Wilma) would have first chance at guest beds at the house if the want.

Possible shows (if I missed anyone please forgive me in advance):

Jim & Sue (Bentley Snow Plow)
Robert & Nina (Kendall)
Tom & Mary
Mike & Cathy (Justin & Ryan)
Kenny
Kevin & Laurie (if they can make it)


Wilma
Gene & Nikki


Mark & Anita
Tim & Karen
Arvin & Kiki (Thomas and Norah Roshni)
Jairus & Alison (Lauren Ann)


Kim (Brennan)
Becca
Tisha
John
Adam & Tessa (Gonya & ????)
Michael
Jonathan & Chelsea
Anthony


As to meals I would suggest some type of barbeque on Saturday at Kevin’s and allow all to fend for themselves the other meals. Just my 2-cents worth (opinion), which I am not married to, but something that must be addressed so I toss it out in the ring for consideration, trying to save Laurie from too much to concern herself with, knowing how much weight goes along with being hostess to gatherings (we have one every 3-5 years with 25 people for a three day weekend and Sue and I work for weeks getting it all together, which I am sure we don’t want to place on Kevin & Laurie).



Laurie, Kevin told me on the phone that you sent e-mail; I did not receive it. I am not trying to take charge by sending these e-mails, just keeping the ball rolling…



After birthday party there very well could be a Texas-NL-Hold’em game, the question is should be have a $25-$35-$50 buy-in? Tom I saw your remark about the gambling on cruise ships, do I still have that reputation? I have come a long ways… in my 20’-30’s I would take $600 and loses $1,1000, in my 40’s I would take $250 and loses $600, and now in my 50’s I take $150 and lose $150, now that is maturity made visible, maybe someday I will win!.



I am sure that others have thoughts so throw them into the ring, just do it!



WOW! Is the NW ever beautiful this time of the year; NO! Kevin and Laurie do not live in the NW….


Jim (& Sue) (why is Sue in parentithes?)


Just got off the phone with Jim, and he say's for birthday presents----"no books or nicknacks."
Jim doesn't think mom needs them, but he may be "off the Wall" :)

Jack and Bobbie are invited to Oregon also, and we all realize that's a long drive for them.

Updates to follow: And use the comment section below this post.

Kenny