(My computer is not working properly and I cannot load up all the photos I want but will try again later )                                                             

What more can I say?    We have had several write about the wonderful  AR Gathering and BBQ we had Saturday, April 12th at the Pomarosa RV Park in Bandera, Texas.  It could not have been any better with the exception of having more of you come.  The weather was absolutley beautiful.  It was not too hot or too cool, just right.  Even though, I managed to get a little too much sun on my back while playing horseshoes with Tom Plant, Edward Lui and Carl Winters.    Carl has mentioned already that I got a RINGER and he did not.  I cannot imagine this happening normally but it did.  So what do you say, Carl?   How about a re-match next year?  That will give you some time to practice up! :)

 What a surprise Tom was for Jason!  Here is a great picture of them with Jason's wife, Pam.

To all of you who drove so far to come, Thank You!  It was a delight to get to meet you in person.  Meeting the spouses was an extra treat.  Our spouses listen to us talk about the Rainers and now we all have faces to put with names.  The children were wonderful too.  Jem Woods daughters were very excited about finding the guinea feather and loved playing horseshoes.  Edward Lui's little boy gave the best speech of all.  Wow!  What a speaker he will be when he grows up!

Having Liz Carter here was a treat for me.  I have wanted to meet her for a long time.  The meeting was even better than I imagined it could be.  Thanks for coming Liz.  Hope to see you again before long.

Marchel Peterson is such a nice person  and her genuine warmth just radiates from her.  I personally look forward to getting to know her better.  Gail Tassey is one of my favorite bloggers and I was anxious to meet her.  Y'all watch out, she is good at playing "Dice" :O)                                      

 Deb and Scott Brooks, Alan and Michele Kirkpatrick were a joy to meet.  I love Deb's blogs and Alan's sense of humor keeps me laughing all the time.  It was wonderful to meet y'all in person and to meet your great spouses.  Speaking of great spouses, here is my terrific husband, Don Eichler, with some of my favorite people.    

I want to "Thank Judi Morgan"  for all her hard work.   Judi is a special person and she is a go-getter.  She gets things done and quickly.  She is a wonderful, fun-loving, dedicated Rainer and working with her has been a fun experience.  Thank you, Judi, for all you did and for getting Tom here.  What a great surprise for all of us!  I am sure he has enjoyed his visit with you as well.

 Thank you to Cheri Lynn Venditti, my real estate partner and friend.  Cheri Lynn has the Pomarosa co-listed with me.  She helped put this whole thing together with me.  She made some of the cole slaw and provided desserts and stayed overnight in the park.  She and my husband helped clean up the Rec Hall until late at night and even the next morning made sure all was done.  I cannot thank them enough for all they did to make our Gathering a wonderful, memorable event.                                                                               Thank you to Carl & Ceil Winters for bringing snacks, and dessert plates and many other things to make everything perfect. Ceil held Edward's baby so that Mama could eat.  What a great Grandma you know she is!                                  

Last but not least, Thank you to The Kerekes,  who prepared the BBQ brisket.  It was truly delicious.  We appreciate the hard work that went into the long hours of cooking and preparation.

I am looking forward to the next annual AR Gathering.  Each year we will have it in a different location so everyone will not have to drive a long way eachyear.  So make your plans not to miss next years' Gathering.