Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Getting close now,,
BTW,Pam,You signed in to the blog but we havent heard from you.Where are you living? Are you married? or are you still about 10-12 years old? It seems like forever since we have heard from the Hubel side of the family ( I know,I know,ya'll are saying ,look whos talking)Anyway,are you gonna make the re-union?Arlene and I would sure like to see ya....
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU
Hi Everyone,
It's coming down to the wire now, and I am going to need to place an order for food on Thursday. I'm getting a little nervous because I have a list of a little over 50 people who have said they are coming, and 35 of those folks still haven't sent money. Believe me, I'd cover it all in a heartbeat if I could, but I simply can't.
Please send your confirmation and checks to me as soon as possible if you're planning on attending. I really belive this is going to be a wonderful time and I look forward to seeing you all soon!!!
Love,
Jodi
It's coming down to the wire now, and I am going to need to place an order for food on Thursday. I'm getting a little nervous because I have a list of a little over 50 people who have said they are coming, and 35 of those folks still haven't sent money. Believe me, I'd cover it all in a heartbeat if I could, but I simply can't.
Please send your confirmation and checks to me as soon as possible if you're planning on attending. I really belive this is going to be a wonderful time and I look forward to seeing you all soon!!!
Love,
Jodi
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Info Needed
I'm back to pester some of you again! There is a birthday calendar in place but I don't have everyone on it. If you could email your birthday-and those of your spouse, children and grandchildren to cloudndebbey@yahoo.com they will be added. I have those that were on the forms or posted on the blog or that I know personally but birthday greetings are a good way to keep in touch so please forward your info.
Thanks
Deb
Thanks
Deb
Friday, June 20, 2008
Saturday Night's Murder Mystery Dinner
Debbey has been working really, really hard planning the mystery dinner--thanks Deb!
The premise for the event and the list of characters for the people who have returned their forms to definitely say they are coming are listed below. If you aren't on the list and you know that you are coming, please send your form so we can assign your part.
THE PREMISE:
It's the roaring 20s and Don Wannabe is hosting a Grand Opening celebration for his lavish new speakeasy, The Four Deuces, and you are cordially invited to attend. There will be gangsters, hit men, politicians and many other interesting guests in attendance.
Dress will be typical 1920s style--flapper and gangster type clothing (Aunt Aud has her gown and tiara ready to go).
There will be prizes including:
-Best Costume
-Best Sleuth (for the person who figures out who the murderer is)
-Best Actor
Here are the players, if you haven't received a detailed e-mail about your part please let either Debbey or me know.
Don Wannabe (CLOUD) is Don "Big Jim" Ravioli's chief lieutenant. When he met his wife, Madam MeMe, it was love at first sight. They own a chain of houses of ill repute.
Madam MeMe (DEBBEY) is a very successful madam who has been married to Don Wannabe for 15 years. With their combined head for business, they have amassed a fortune. Tonight, they open their newest venture, The Four Deuces Speakeasy.
Capo "Toto" Tequila (BOB) is the self-proclaimed Boss of Bosses. He will be visiting us from New York. Speculation is running rampant on why he is coming here tonight. When it involves the Capo, it just has to be something big.
Al Capone (ORRIN)was brought in from New York by Don Wannabe to work in his club. While his job title is bouncer, everyone knows he is a hit man for The Family.
Don "Big Jim" Ravioli (DENNIS) is the well-known father of the Chicago mob or "The Family." The Don just recently divorced Vicky, his wife of 22 years to marry the much younger Carrie Crooner. They have only been married for a week.
Carrie Crooner-Ravioli (VICKI) was a jazz singer in one of Big Jim's clubs when he fell in love with her. He divorced his wife Vicky to marry her. She is attending tonight to do a special performance. People speculate that she only married Big Jim so that she could use his connections to be discovered as the star she is.
Vicky Ravioli (DONNA) is the ex-wife of Don "Big Jim" Ravioli. While she is older than he is, she was still surprised when he demanded a divorce to marry that tart, Carrie Crooner. When the divorce came through on March 20th, Vicky was overheard saying, "I raised my husband from a boy to a man for another woman." She received a $50,000 settlement from the divorce.
Rebecca Ravioli (BRENNAH)is the daughter of Big Jim and Vicky Ravioli. Rebecca has been telling everyone that she is engaged to marry Rhett Bumbler. Her father refuses to allow the marriage.
Cash Steal (CORY) No one knows anything about this man. Not why he is here or where he comes from.
Cassandra Steal (LISA) is the wife of Cash Steal.
Rhett Bumbler (ASA) is a gambler who blew into town six months ago. No one knows much about him, except that he is not very good at cards or dice. His attempts to cheat are so laughable that most people tend to overlook it. What could Rebecca see in him? Big Jim would never tolerate this buffoon as a son-in-law.
Baroness Ravioli (AUNT AUD) is the mother of Don "Big Jim" Ravioli. Of course, she is not a real baroness, but being the Don's mother does tend to keep people from saying anything different. The baroness loves to wear tiaras and lord it over anyone she considers "beneath" her, which happens to be most people.
Lucky Lucy (SANDI) wants to become an actress like Donna Wannabe, Al Capone is looking for her husband who has been missing for a couple of days now.
Inspector Neville "The Nose" Nutella (BRENT) will be attending the function to investigate the murder of the Black Hand Gang two nights ago.
Donna Wannabe (JODI) is Don Wannabe's little sister. Donna has become quite popular with the movie picture actors. She was secretly seeing Big Jim on and off for the last few years. Lately, she has been seen making a play for Rhett Bumbler's attention. Some speculate that she has always been jealous of the attention Big Jim lathered on his daughter, and this is her way of getting back at her.
U.S. Congressman Darrin Toosteal (JIM) Some say Darrin's rise to fame was a result of his close friendship with Don Big Jim Ravioli. He could very possibly become the next President of the United States. You have to wonder how he could hope to become the next president, when it is well known that he has such a close affiliation with a man of Big Jim's reputation.
Mary Toosteal (CHARLOTTE) is the wife of U.S. Congressman, Darrin Toosteal. Mary is the perfect political wife. Elegant, dignified and she turns a blind eye to her husband's escapades. She comes from old money and powerful connections.
Sly Sleaze (DYLAN) runs the horse race ring for Don Big Jim Ravioli. He made an agreement with the new Telegraph Company to be the only person able to receive the live horse race results immediately in the Chicago area. He then sells these results to local bookies for half of their take. In exchange for all his work, the Don gives him 5% of the earnings. Some say he is not happy with this percentage and feels that he deserves a full partnership in the venture. He and Rebecca Ravioli have been good friends for years.
Vanessa Crooner (AUNT SHIRLEY) is the mother of Carrie, "Big Jim" Ravioli's new wife. She chaperoned Carrie and Big Jim everywhere they went before the marriage. She does not approve of Big Jim. After they were married, she moved into the new house with them just to make sure that Big Jim treats her baby right.
Mayor "Big Bill" Bumpkin (JACK) is the mayor of Chicago. He is friendly and honest, which is why people do not believe the rumor that city funds have been vanishing. He and Don "Big Jim" Ravioli have been good friends for many years.
Jack "Greasy Thumbs" Guiseppi (MICHAEL, MANDI'S HUSBAND) is Don "Big Jim" Ravioli's accountant.
Guilda Guiseppi (MANDI) is the wife of Jack Guiseppi.
Carolyn Monroe (CATHI) is a sex goddess, blond and beautiful but not very educated.
Mrs. Smith (EVONA) is an assassin for hire. A master of disguise, she had her real identity removed from existence and she owns "Soul Reaper, Inc."
Mr. Smith (FRANCIS) is suffering from a case of total amnesia. He can't even recall his real name and he makes up wild stories about his past.
Kikki Kickit (GAIL SHAILEE) is a freelance body guard, one of the best in the business.
Vera Leigh (SARAH) is an artist known as one of the best forgers in the business, but she got out of the business because the law was coming after her.
The premise for the event and the list of characters for the people who have returned their forms to definitely say they are coming are listed below. If you aren't on the list and you know that you are coming, please send your form so we can assign your part.
THE PREMISE:
It's the roaring 20s and Don Wannabe is hosting a Grand Opening celebration for his lavish new speakeasy, The Four Deuces, and you are cordially invited to attend. There will be gangsters, hit men, politicians and many other interesting guests in attendance.
Dress will be typical 1920s style--flapper and gangster type clothing (Aunt Aud has her gown and tiara ready to go).
There will be prizes including:
-Best Costume
-Best Sleuth (for the person who figures out who the murderer is)
-Best Actor
Here are the players, if you haven't received a detailed e-mail about your part please let either Debbey or me know.
Don Wannabe (CLOUD) is Don "Big Jim" Ravioli's chief lieutenant. When he met his wife, Madam MeMe, it was love at first sight. They own a chain of houses of ill repute.
Madam MeMe (DEBBEY) is a very successful madam who has been married to Don Wannabe for 15 years. With their combined head for business, they have amassed a fortune. Tonight, they open their newest venture, The Four Deuces Speakeasy.
Capo "Toto" Tequila (BOB) is the self-proclaimed Boss of Bosses. He will be visiting us from New York. Speculation is running rampant on why he is coming here tonight. When it involves the Capo, it just has to be something big.
Al Capone (ORRIN)was brought in from New York by Don Wannabe to work in his club. While his job title is bouncer, everyone knows he is a hit man for The Family.
Don "Big Jim" Ravioli (DENNIS) is the well-known father of the Chicago mob or "The Family." The Don just recently divorced Vicky, his wife of 22 years to marry the much younger Carrie Crooner. They have only been married for a week.
Carrie Crooner-Ravioli (VICKI) was a jazz singer in one of Big Jim's clubs when he fell in love with her. He divorced his wife Vicky to marry her. She is attending tonight to do a special performance. People speculate that she only married Big Jim so that she could use his connections to be discovered as the star she is.
Vicky Ravioli (DONNA) is the ex-wife of Don "Big Jim" Ravioli. While she is older than he is, she was still surprised when he demanded a divorce to marry that tart, Carrie Crooner. When the divorce came through on March 20th, Vicky was overheard saying, "I raised my husband from a boy to a man for another woman." She received a $50,000 settlement from the divorce.
Rebecca Ravioli (BRENNAH)is the daughter of Big Jim and Vicky Ravioli. Rebecca has been telling everyone that she is engaged to marry Rhett Bumbler. Her father refuses to allow the marriage.
Cash Steal (CORY) No one knows anything about this man. Not why he is here or where he comes from.
Cassandra Steal (LISA) is the wife of Cash Steal.
Rhett Bumbler (ASA) is a gambler who blew into town six months ago. No one knows much about him, except that he is not very good at cards or dice. His attempts to cheat are so laughable that most people tend to overlook it. What could Rebecca see in him? Big Jim would never tolerate this buffoon as a son-in-law.
Baroness Ravioli (AUNT AUD) is the mother of Don "Big Jim" Ravioli. Of course, she is not a real baroness, but being the Don's mother does tend to keep people from saying anything different. The baroness loves to wear tiaras and lord it over anyone she considers "beneath" her, which happens to be most people.
Lucky Lucy (SANDI) wants to become an actress like Donna Wannabe, Al Capone is looking for her husband who has been missing for a couple of days now.
Inspector Neville "The Nose" Nutella (BRENT) will be attending the function to investigate the murder of the Black Hand Gang two nights ago.
Donna Wannabe (JODI) is Don Wannabe's little sister. Donna has become quite popular with the movie picture actors. She was secretly seeing Big Jim on and off for the last few years. Lately, she has been seen making a play for Rhett Bumbler's attention. Some speculate that she has always been jealous of the attention Big Jim lathered on his daughter, and this is her way of getting back at her.
U.S. Congressman Darrin Toosteal (JIM) Some say Darrin's rise to fame was a result of his close friendship with Don Big Jim Ravioli. He could very possibly become the next President of the United States. You have to wonder how he could hope to become the next president, when it is well known that he has such a close affiliation with a man of Big Jim's reputation.
Mary Toosteal (CHARLOTTE) is the wife of U.S. Congressman, Darrin Toosteal. Mary is the perfect political wife. Elegant, dignified and she turns a blind eye to her husband's escapades. She comes from old money and powerful connections.
Sly Sleaze (DYLAN) runs the horse race ring for Don Big Jim Ravioli. He made an agreement with the new Telegraph Company to be the only person able to receive the live horse race results immediately in the Chicago area. He then sells these results to local bookies for half of their take. In exchange for all his work, the Don gives him 5% of the earnings. Some say he is not happy with this percentage and feels that he deserves a full partnership in the venture. He and Rebecca Ravioli have been good friends for years.
Vanessa Crooner (AUNT SHIRLEY) is the mother of Carrie, "Big Jim" Ravioli's new wife. She chaperoned Carrie and Big Jim everywhere they went before the marriage. She does not approve of Big Jim. After they were married, she moved into the new house with them just to make sure that Big Jim treats her baby right.
Mayor "Big Bill" Bumpkin (JACK) is the mayor of Chicago. He is friendly and honest, which is why people do not believe the rumor that city funds have been vanishing. He and Don "Big Jim" Ravioli have been good friends for many years.
Jack "Greasy Thumbs" Guiseppi (MICHAEL, MANDI'S HUSBAND) is Don "Big Jim" Ravioli's accountant.
Guilda Guiseppi (MANDI) is the wife of Jack Guiseppi.
Carolyn Monroe (CATHI) is a sex goddess, blond and beautiful but not very educated.
Mrs. Smith (EVONA) is an assassin for hire. A master of disguise, she had her real identity removed from existence and she owns "Soul Reaper, Inc."
Mr. Smith (FRANCIS) is suffering from a case of total amnesia. He can't even recall his real name and he makes up wild stories about his past.
Kikki Kickit (GAIL SHAILEE) is a freelance body guard, one of the best in the business.
Vera Leigh (SARAH) is an artist known as one of the best forgers in the business, but she got out of the business because the law was coming after her.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Antoher Birthday Gal!
Happy Birthday Charlotte! Sorry this is a few days late. Hope having THREE hard headed sisters-in-law hasn't been too hard on ya-but hey...we know you can hold your own with the best of 'em! Thanks for putting up with our brother. Can't be easy!!!
Happy Birthday!
Love, Sandi
Happy Birthday!
Love, Sandi
Final Call for T-Shirt Orders
I have to make the T-Shirt order tomorrow around 2 p.m. central time. If you want a shirt but haven't sent in a form, please let me know before then.
Thanks,
Jodi
P.S. Gabby I got your order.
Thanks,
Jodi
P.S. Gabby I got your order.
WE MISSED ORRIN'S 50th BIRTHDAY!!!
I come to the blog today with my hat in my hands and head hung low. As I was going through the reunion forms I discovered that we overlooked a very, very special day.
Mr. Orrin Newton Ladd turned the big Five-Oh on May 11, and it passed right by without a happy birthday from all of us.
So Orrin, Happy Belated Birthday! You're a wonderful guy, we all love ya and hope your day was just the best!
Debbey found the following for you...
Mr. Orrin Newton Ladd turned the big Five-Oh on May 11, and it passed right by without a happy birthday from all of us.
So Orrin, Happy Belated Birthday! You're a wonderful guy, we all love ya and hope your day was just the best!
Debbey found the following for you...
Sunday, June 15, 2008
we're listening!
Only a few days left to tell stories without facing the victim!Who wants to go first? Orrin I know you have some. Cory won't tell on himself but Lisa or Dylan might tell a few. Jerry got anything on Evonna? Donna, you need to share a few. You know they will come out sooner or later. Mom and Aunt Aud I know you have plenty!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
I have been away too long!
I have been away too long! I missed Sandi's birthday - but did send belated best wishes. Hope she forgives me. What else have I missed? I will try to catch up over the next weekend. I have been out running a project - building 10 miles of bicycle trail. I love getting out of the office again for weeks at a time! (except for missing out on allyaws posts)
The wildest thing happened while constructing the subbase for the bike trail. I had a bulldozer cutting subgrade down this old abandoned railroad right of way, when we found this subterranean cavity.... kinda like a cave. Anyway, the dozer broke thru and a big hole was uncovered. After shining a light into the hole, I got some rope, tied it off to the heavy equipment and then climbed down into the hole. Yes, of course I checked the air quality first and took all of the appropriate safety precautions, including standby Scott air pacs, lights, ventilation fans, hard hat, steel toed boots, safety glasses, goggles, fluorescent vest, safety harness, fire extinguishers were on standby just in case and of course ... two days rations of food and water.
Anyways, after I climbed down into this huge cavernous (is that redundant?) hole, I saw these weird shapes moving around. But they weren't actually there. Well not physically anyhow. But you could see them. And they moved around a lot. They were kinda dark, and shaped sorta like humans, but oddly distorted. Their faces had no features, but you could tell that they were of a human origin. They didnt seem to be clothed, but were kinda bulky looking at times. Then again sometimes they were long a skinny. We took a lot of measurements and tests were performed. We had to quit that part when it started getting dark, as they just disappeared and our testing equipment couldnt detect them anymore.
The next morning, we all gathered around the top of the hole again, and the shapes were back! With the sun shining so brightly, the shapes were very easy to see! They just kinda danced across the bottom of the pit, waving their arms and stuff. At times, it seemed as if they were imitating the guys that were standing around on top of the hole, looking down. I swear it was just like monkey see... monkey do. . . . . or shadow boxing... go figure
The wildest thing happened while constructing the subbase for the bike trail. I had a bulldozer cutting subgrade down this old abandoned railroad right of way, when we found this subterranean cavity.... kinda like a cave. Anyway, the dozer broke thru and a big hole was uncovered. After shining a light into the hole, I got some rope, tied it off to the heavy equipment and then climbed down into the hole. Yes, of course I checked the air quality first and took all of the appropriate safety precautions, including standby Scott air pacs, lights, ventilation fans, hard hat, steel toed boots, safety glasses, goggles, fluorescent vest, safety harness, fire extinguishers were on standby just in case and of course ... two days rations of food and water.
Anyways, after I climbed down into this huge cavernous (is that redundant?) hole, I saw these weird shapes moving around. But they weren't actually there. Well not physically anyhow. But you could see them. And they moved around a lot. They were kinda dark, and shaped sorta like humans, but oddly distorted. Their faces had no features, but you could tell that they were of a human origin. They didnt seem to be clothed, but were kinda bulky looking at times. Then again sometimes they were long a skinny. We took a lot of measurements and tests were performed. We had to quit that part when it started getting dark, as they just disappeared and our testing equipment couldnt detect them anymore.
The next morning, we all gathered around the top of the hole again, and the shapes were back! With the sun shining so brightly, the shapes were very easy to see! They just kinda danced across the bottom of the pit, waving their arms and stuff. At times, it seemed as if they were imitating the guys that were standing around on top of the hole, looking down. I swear it was just like monkey see... monkey do. . . . . or shadow boxing... go figure
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Hi Folks...just a friendly reminder that next Friday is the deadline to turn in forms and money for the reunion. Even though we aren't planning a lot of fancy stuff, we still have to get numbers so that we can order food, T-shirts and plan activities.
Also, the Holiday Inn is filling up fast. If you want to stay there and haven't reserved a room yet, please do so as soon as possible.
Contact me any time with questions or concerns.
Thanks!
Jodi
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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