Muffin’s first “Fall Fest” started with an incredible thunder and lightning show complete with downpour on Friday night. Fortunately we had a good hot fire going before it started and the rain only lasted a hour or so. While the fire warmed our outards, a few rounds of Lou’s Wild Turkey warmed our innards. Paul, Doug and Coolius put together an impromptu performance that had everyone in stitches. Some say the round of fireworks finished off the storm because by midnight the sky was perfectly clear and the moon lit up the whole place.
Saturday was a beaut! Crisp fall weather returned and the Cavepainters and a few other stragglers rolled in. Chris, Michelle, Bill and Larry warmed up the shoe pits in the early afternoon. Elin’s rain delayed Louisiana bug boil went on to major fanfare in the late afternoon along with an incredible salad, rice and beans, cowboy enchiladas and some aioli sauce that was to die for. Even Ed made an appearance to sample the fine fare. The fire was stoked up and loaded with a fresh pile of oak while Rick, Ed, Steve, Laurie and Matt cranked up all the Cavepaint faves as darkness flooded in. Doug pitched in with some of his more colorful Jomo classics while Greg, Gary and the Fire Marshall battled over a major conflagration that had everyone seeing colors. Paul dug out some classics and Clam favorites from his tune bag to round out the evening. Matt capped things off with a heart wrenching return to the 70's. Quite a "pick" fest it was.
Dina and Jen got things rolling on Sunday with a fabulous brunch of eggs, sausage, pototoes and banana breads. Most had packed up by noon and were headed out. A jar was passed around for “Duane’s recovery fund” that netted around $600. I’m sure Duane’s family will be grateful for the assistance. Some folks went by to visit Duane in Marysville on the way in or the way out. He seems to be improving and hopefully will be able to go home soon. It’s been a long haul but looks hopeful at this point.
Thanks to everyone who made the trip up (and those that tried). A great time was had by all! If anyone has pictures, send ‘em in and I’ll post ‘em.
2 comments:
Sorry to miss it - love to all.
Added Note: Apparently someone stole the hay that had been baled and waiting for pickup from Duane's field so the family had to fork over a pile of cash to feed the livestock. Unbelievable! Needless to say the cash that was donated from Fall Fest was well recieved! Thanks to all and a big HELLO to Dan Lange! We missed ye!
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