July 2008 - Blue Springs

DRUMMOND CLAN REUNION June 2008

We came to the cabin in the woods by chance

The Drummond clan gathered just to do that chicken dance

To Helen Georgia the clan they did come

With rafting, tubing, and mini-golf; we had fun

We talked and we laughed our sides they did hurt

A few were missing, Patricia, she’s such a flirt.

The great clan master lead the way

He hopes he’ll be a grandpa someday.

Mother was here but not in body or mind.

Thanks to mother she bought us the wine.

Melissa and Steven brought much to the table

We all contributed; even roger with his fables.

Doug and Jessica got us this place and took care of the rent

Amazing how such 1 small ball can leave such a big dent.

The mountains we climb one step at a time

We played pennies for keeps, we should of used dimes.

Tired and wornout, most of us are over the hill

Spry in our old age; “does anyone have a spare blue pill?”

We climbed the mountains a huffin and puffin

Our feasts were like thanksgiving, just lacking the stuffing.

Bill was on food patrol, no food was allowed to sit too long

We all watched “so you think you can dance” and sang with the songs

The wii game of tennis and bowling was a big hit

The dinners were great they came in a kit.

We ate and we ate, bill was the food nazi by choice

Not really sure but; “eat shit and die” may be grounds for divorce.

Nephews, nieces, uncles and aunts; we all wear different hats

In the woods if you listen closely you can hear bill say “are you going to recycle that?”

The stairs we stepped and not a step was missed

Steven went a leaping and a rock he did kiss

Unlike as kids our words to each other were oh so kind

Trapsing in the woods 1 geo cache we did find.

The weather was perfect we had a wonderful summer.

The juries still out in who acted dumber.

The hot tub was cozy, quaint and a chance to get away

The cares of the world just memories we all just wanted to stay.

Our packing all done, our time together must come to an end

The Drummond clan came together and we left as friends.

Pool Party - This Sunday

Everyone is invited to the Pool Party at Dan's this Sunday. The pool is setup and ready to go!

He is going to be having a double elimination water volleyball competition, so get your teams organized and sign up.

Remember safety first...do not go into the deep end unless you are a excellent swimmer. Also, no more head first'n it down the slide. Doris learned that lesson for us.

Don't forget your sunscreen and raft. RSVP to Doris as soon as you can.

Cabin In-The-Woods Helen Ga 2008

Well the cabin wasn't what we expected. Turns out the cabin wasn't wheel chair accessible. We had to leave grandma in the car. She didn't mind it though.  Every once in a while we would take her a diet coke and potato chips.  She was happy.  During commercials we would go outside and let her know what was on the lifetime channel. She had a few books to read so she was in her "happy" place.  Turns out there are bears in the woods around the cabin so they gave us strict orders not to leave food outside.   The only logical place to put the trash was in the car with grandma. Well late last night we heard all this racked out by the car. We could all hear the bears growling .  The outside lights didn't work so none of us wanted to go outside. In the morning we were all worried. There were all these scratch makes on the glass.  Funny thing though the scratch marks were on the inside.     .......... Dan

We Survivored the Ocoee River!

Well the Drummond Clan started out with a BIG splash.  Joe, Doug, Jessica, Steven, Melissa, Doris & Dan were the brave ones. The "others" kind of chicken out and stayed back at the cabin-in-the-woods.   What started out as a 3-mile tour was something else. Well S.S.Minto #1 on the blue team was Joe, Doug, Jessica,Steven & Melissa. In S.S. Minto #2 was Doris & Dan. We all couldn't fit in one boat so Doris & I were on the green team. Yes our guide had green hair with multi colored toenail polish. I guess we were on the "happy" team. I told him all about Paula, so we were "in".  No we didn't come out, just in. 

Doris did really good except for holding on to the end of the paddle.  They said at all cost hold the end of the panel because you will loose your front toofs. (yes, I say it that way).  She took that as just a guide thing, She got yelled at about 4 times. Not a single person fell in. What is up with that!  When it came to the time to do the float & swim portion of the trip, Doug and I were the only ones to take the plunge.  I was really good getting back in the boat, no man-on-man moments in my boat.  Doug isn't talking!. Everyone enjoyed the day and are ready to go back. ............... Dan's 1st blog!

Drummond Clan Together Again!

The Drummond Family has embarked on a family vacation. We (Douglas, Me, Mom, Dad, Uncle Joe, Uncle Bill, Aunt Laurali, Uncle Roger, Melissa and Steve -so 10 of us total) have rented a cabin in Helen, Ga and have a fun and relaxing week ahead of us. It is expected to be full of tons of old and new stories as we enjoy our time with one another! Monday we head to a White Water Rafting Adventure on the Ocoee River.... Stay tuned for that adventure! 

New Addition to the Family

After many long and arduous hours of looking and test driving and bugging Joey to death (and not to mention my assortment of stress-related physical maladies I'm so proficient at) , Dustin and I have finally purchased a second car. Dustin is now officially the Jetta Knight he always dreamed he'd be. Oh, and to anyone wondering, the color is "gunmetal gray."