More Pics

Thought I'd take a couple of minutes and post some more pictures. It was great to see all of you again. You know that you can communicate for all to read by adding a comment to the blog.

Here are the rest of my pictures. I hope that those of you who took pictures will share them. Drop me a note.

The Festival Winds Down for Another Year

Wow! Home again after the festivities and mind jarring activities of RAMMFEST 2007. It was great. I'm including, over the next couple of days, some pictures that were snapped at the actual festival. Sad to say that few of the groups actually performed, but all was ... well... spectacular!

Below are my pics of families attending.



Stay tuned tomorrow for "Water Sports... a flow in review"



ok, I couldn't wait... but tomorrow I'll post my other shots. Hey, there were lots of water shots I missed. If you have some, let me know.

Committed

We just returned from the store with the food. There is a lot of it and it will be fun preparing it and consuming it. We're counting on the numbers that have come down the grapevine to us as we haven't heard directly from many of you. We'll post a meal preparation and clean-up schedule on Thursday so everyone will have a chance to be of service to others.

We're thinking there will be 27 festival goers there and have plenty of grub and liquids to meet their needs. As mentioned before, please bring goodies and cookies etc. to share around and keep the sugar levels high.

You've seen the menus, we've added a few things (like watermelon) and we're hoping that all will enjoy their time at RAMMFEST07.

We're planning only one meal on Thursday and that will be in the evening. We don't know when people will be arriving, but you are welcome any time during the day starting Thursday morning. I have an appointment until 9am and then will leave the city. AJ and I are traveling together and will arrive around noon. If you are there before me congratulations! I'll be arriving shortly. My family will begin arriving on Thursday and continue through Friday. Everyone should be present and accounted for by Friday afternoon.

Cell phones work well there and so there shouldn't be any issues with communicating at home or abroad. Please call me if you have any questions, problems or get lost. I don't know what I'll be able to do for you, but call me anyway. We'll have a nice chat and I'll commiserate with your misfortunes. Then we'll make an example of you during the fun Friday night 'Believe It or Not' sessions and worship service.

We haven't received any requests or suggestions for Friday night's entertainment and so it may be left in Poppy's hands... and you know what that means.

Ok, we're excited to see you all there. Travel safe and we'll keep a light on for you.

What's happenin' and what's cookin'?

Here is what we have planned. Any changes or suggestions are welcome.

We expect that folks will begin arriving in Thursday. There are no general activities planned. You are welcome to just rest and take it easy. Sit in the shade, chat and visit. Read a book.

Our first collective meal will be Thursday dinner.

• Dinner - Hamburgers, Hotdogs, North Dakota baked beans, chips and drinks.

Thursday evening will be movie time. Nana has some new DVD compilations to share and after that we'll watch a movie. Suggestions are welcomed as to the movie title.

Friday

• Breakfast - Egg McMuffins, OJ, English Muffins, toast and jam.
• Lunch - Sandwiches. Sliced ham, turkey and beef. Thinly sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, mustard, mayo etc. Chips and drinks.
• Dinner - Chili Kenos or Navajo Tacos
  

Other than the meals, we don't have any collective activities planned. We do have horseshoes, volleyball and croquette.

We'll bring materials to make awesome marshmallow blow guns. These are really pretty fun and being outside, they'll be fun to shoot. Kind of like paintball without the pain.

Bring an innertube and float down the river. It's not very long (maybe 50 yards) nor is it deep, but is fun enough and will be cool and wet. The river is great to play in so bring your swimsuit, watersocks and a towel.

Friday night will be live entertainment. Some ideas on this would be appreciated.

Saturday

• Breakfast - Full breakfast: Bacon, eggs, ham, pancakes and hashbrowns. OJ
• Lunch - Compiled left-overs from all the other meals we've had.
  

Suggestions on more stuff to bring:

• Innertube, swimsuit and watersocks
• Folding lawn chair (there are plenty of vinyl chairs there, but if you want to bring your own, feel free)
• Brownies, cookies and snacks to share would be nice for munching and deserts.

More tomorrow...

The Excitement of RAMMFEST07

Greetings Family,
Well, it's only a week and we'll be reunion-ing in Hanna. This is a really great place and you're sure to have lots of fun here. The more we think of it, the more 'fun-potential' there seems to be.
This is private property that Wheeler and Carole have allowed us to use. To keep it safe and nice, they have given us some official guidelines for using the facilities. (For added enjoyment, click on the Rammfest07 poster. It will open and you'll be able to read it all. Note the performing groups at the bottom)

• NO PETS ALLOWED.
• NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES, FIREWORKS OR FIREARMS
• Tents are permitted on the grass areas.
• Bunkhouse mattresses are not to be taken from that building and used in your tents, on the grass or decks.
• There is no general access to the main house.
• You MUST haul out your own garbage and dispose of it.
• There is a fire ring so outdoor fire may be used there.
• No water, drinks or food allowed in the Bunkhouse
• You may use our flags or your own for any flag ceremony.
• Sno Cone ice may be used as you think needed and necessary.

Each Person Should Bring:
Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Warm Jacket/Sweater, Hand - Bath Towel, Wash Cloth, Hat/Cap, Bugspray (mosquito), Sun Screen, Snacks/Goodies

There are NO showers available. If a person feels the need to shower, there is the river.
There IS HOT WATER in the wash basins and in the kitchen.

To get there from where you are, there are basically three routes into HANNA.

Route 1

• From Heber City take US 4o (South) past Strawberry Reservoir, thru Fruitland.
  
• Six miles past Fruitland turn left onto Route 208.
• Follow 208 for 10 miles. 208 ends when it intersects Highway 35.
• Turn Left. You will be traveling Northwest through Tabiona. About 5 miles from 208/35 junction you'll see a reduced speed limit sign of 35 mph.
• On the right side of the road are some fuel or water tanks, on the left you will see Yellow Metal Buildings.
• Drive into the property over a bridge that is across an irrigation canal. The Yellow Buildings is where you're headed.
  

Route 2 - this is shorter, mileage-wise, but it's over WOLF CREEK PASS, Highway 35. Being a mountain pass it kind of winds back and forth. Very scenic.

• From Salt Lake via I-80 over Parleys and past the Park City turn off. East to Silver Creek Junction and go south toward Heber City.
  
• At the turn off going to Kamas, take Utah 35 (you'll pass through Woodland and up the mountain) and follow it to the Tabiona Valley.
• You'll drive right through Hanna and when you see the speed sign that lets you change from 35mph back to 55mph, you're there.
• On your left are some large round water or fuel tanks, on the right are Yellow Metal Building. Drive into the property over a bridge that is across an irrigation canal.
  

Route 3 - From Denver

• Take US 40 West to Duchesne, UT.
  
• a) turn north on Utah 87 to Utah 35 W. Follow signs thru Tabiona and onwards to Hanna. Once you get to Utah 35, follow directions above
• or b) continue on 40 to junction at 208 ( a little backtracking, but no turning off from US40)