More practical info

For anyone who hasn't come across this info yet, I pulled this directly from the Drummer Boy Campsite website:

Our Lofts can accommodate up to 8 people they include; a queen bed in the downstairs bedroom,queen bed in the loft bedroom and a queen sofa sleeper in the living room. The second Loft area can be used for sleeping and /or playing. For your convenience a second air conditioning unit has been provided to keep you comfortable on those warm nights or relax on the spacious furnished deck.

All Loft rentals include the following: electricity, water, heat, air conditioning, full bathroom with flushing toilet, tub & shower, color TV, DVD player, linens for the full and queen beds, full size stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, pots & pans, basic cookware, dishes, utensils, picnic table & fire ring.

Gettysburg Grocery & Shopping

I think Carma may have mentioned this in a previous post or comment, but there is a Giant Food store just about 2 miles from our campground. From all reviews, it sounds excellent. There is also apparently a Wal-Mart across the street from that store.

Games, anyone?

Hi, I was wondering what games people are bringing/have brought. We have Settlers of Catan (and Cities and Knights), St Petersburg, and Sorry for Anna (I mean the game Sorry. "Sorry for Anna" is not a game that I know of). If you can let us know if anyone else is already bringing those, that would be great. We don't have a whole lot of room in our suitcases. Thanks!

How's the Weather?

Just checked in on next week's forecast. Looks really nice: not too hot, some chances of rain. Of course there will be a more accurate forecast in a few days so we'll see if we want to reschedule any activity later.

Thursday, Jul 2
A thunderstorm possible
Low: 63 °F
High: 82 °F

Friday, Jul 3
Humid with rain
Low: 60 °F
High: 83 °F

Saturday, Jul 4
Partly sunny
Low: 56 °F
High: 87 °F

Sunday, Jul 5
Mostly sunny
Low: 59 °F
High: 84 °F

Monday, Jul 6
Spotty showers in the morning
Low: 66 °F
High: 85 °F

Firecracker 5K?

Would anyone be interested in running a family firecracker 5K on the morning of the fourth of July? If so, I thought this might be one course option...the exact same course that the Spirit of Gettysburg 5K uses the following week. The course is one of the few road races to be held on Civil War battlegrounds and is rated one of the best historical runs in the country. The course tours the first day of the famous July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.

"Watch Me Time 2009"

Hello all,

You may remember the FHE tradition in which we, as young impressionable children, waited anxiously in the closet as everyone else shouted "We want [insert your name here]", until we could stand no more. We rushed out the door, performed our latest stunts and received everyone's undivided attention.

Well, the time has arrived again! We are looking for volunteers to perform in "Watch Me Time 2009". We have already scheduled:

1. Supercalifragilisitcexpialidocious: Thurman, Nico
2. Clogging: Kristen, Emily P., and Emily B.(?), choreographed by Kristen
3. Dancing Granny: Nana
4. Juggling: Kevin, with audience participation.
5. Litigation: Richie.
6. Integration: Michelle (by parts if needed).
7. Sound of Music Excerpt: All Von Trapp (read: Bylund) children, Captain and Frauline Maria.

With the inimitable Greg and Ducky as co-MCs.

Hurry and sign up!

Tentative Schedule & Assignments

With just three weeks until our reunion, here is a schedule! Comment or contact me and I will edit the post accordingly for any changes and additions. (I have only listed those in charge of meals, and not helpers yet.) I know not everyone has an assignment yet; I'll be contacting you...

THURSDAY

• Check in is after 3 pm
• 5 pm Devotional & Welcome: Opa
• Dinner : Jenny & Michelle
• T-Shirt Unveiling and Handout: Kristen
• Evening Activity: Game night
  

FRIDAY

• 7 am Morning Walk led by Kristen
• 9 am: Gettysburg Visitor's Center
• Lunch (pack your own picnic lunch)
• Afternoon -- Gettysburg Battlefield Sites (Jenny & Aaron)
• 6 pm Devotional: Eric
• Dinner: Emily P. &
• 7 pm Bylund Family Variety Show: Kevin

SATURDAY, 4th of JULY!

• 7 am Walk led by Carma
• Morning: Family Campground Activities (Fishing Pond, Scavenger Hunt, Relays, crafts)
• Afternoon: Waterslide & Activity Pool are open 11 am - 6 pm
• 5 pm Devotional: Michelle
• Dinner: Nana & Opa,
• Fireworks
• Evening: STATIONS (Wii, Rook, Kids' Movie, Yoga)

SUNDAY

• 9 AM Attend Hanover Ward in New Oxford
• Family Picture: Jenny
• Lunch
• Afternoon is Family Sunday Time: Nana & Opa
• 5 pm Devotional: Kevin
• Dinner Waffle Night: Carma &
• Evening: Book Discussion on "Team of Rivals" led by Richard

MONDAY

• 7 am Morning Walk led by Nana
• 9 am "Financial Settlement" meeting
• Check out by 11 am

Since breakfasts and lunches are each family's responsibility, please talk to your "loftmates" if you want to coordinate those meals. I have more details on most items included on this schedule, so let me know if you have questions. I'm planning to post of copy of the schedule in each loft.

Towels, linens, etc.

I just called Drummer Boy with some questions about linens and towels. They said that they do provide towels, but not daily laundering service. I think those of us who are driving and have room in our cars may be wise to pack a few towels - particularly swimming and beach towels.

I also asked some questions about linens/pillows. They said that they have linens and pillows but only for the 2 beds (queen and full) in every loft - not for the pull out couches, and then obviously not for the loft areas where we will be making beds with air mattresses and sleeping bags. I can bring 2-3 sets of sheets and blankets as well as 4 pillows, but others may want to do so too.

We will also bring our air mattress and a couple of sleeping bags for the loft areas. Emily and Richard - can you bring your air mattress as well?

What about babies and cribs? Jenny and Kevin will you be bringing pack and plays for your kiddos? Michelle, I think we have one still in storage we can pull out for Rachel.

Aunt Jenny Wants You!

I understand that there must be a head to every reunion and as I have agreed to be the said head, here I am:I have condensed all the blog posts/comments into a page of schedules and notes. I will post that for everyone's review as soon as I get a few more things filled in. For now, the volunteers I am looking for are:



1) Meals. We need dinner volunteers for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. You will either be in charge of your night or be assisting. (Carma is planning to prepare Sunday dinner but I'm sure she would like helpers.) If you don't care which night you are in charge/helping, please say so and I'll make your assignment. Each family/cabin will be responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches. Thanks to Greg for taking responsibility of the root beer.



2) Family Prayer. We'll have family prayer and a brief devotional with everyone each day. Please give me your opinions on having this in the morning or in the early evening. I need 5 volunteers to share a brief thought/scripture/testimony and then Opa will call on someone for prayer.


3) Book Group Discussion Leader - We'll have this discussion Sunday evening (Team of Rivals). We could also have a volunteer to lead the youngest children in a discussion of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." The possibilites are endless.

4) Morning Walks - Good idea/bad idea?



Other notes:

T-Shirts -- let Kristen know your order!

Variety show entries -- it would be great if everyone participated in some way.

Book swap - Did people like this idea? Or is it just another thing to pack?

Decorate Cabins - The campground has a Site-Decorating contest for the 4th of July weekend. Could be fun.

Memorize Gettysburg Address -- I will have a prize for each person who can recite this during the reunioin!