Saturday, February 21, 2009
Millman Cousins
Katherine watering Uncle Keith
Gabe and Josh, Oregon 2004
The Millman cousins -Redwood National Forest, California 2004
The Brothers...
Jeff, Keith & Almar ca. 1968
Almar, Keith & Jeff - California 2004
Keith, Jeff & Almar - Colorado 2006Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Keith & Randi's plans
June 27 - Fly from Ithaca to Portland
June 28- Keith's 47th birthday - celebrate by driving to the beach house in Waldport!
June 28-30- Waldport - Oregon coast fun
July 1-6 - Various fun activities
July 7 - Fly from Portland to Ithaca
June 28- Keith's 47th birthday - celebrate by driving to the beach house in Waldport!
June 28-30- Waldport - Oregon coast fun
July 1-6 - Various fun activities
July 7 - Fly from Portland to Ithaca
Fun things to do in Oregon
- NEW! Michigan Rummy
- Prepare Oregon wine list to accompany meals
- Make stop motion video - (Keith) - with stuff found on the beach - cool idea!
- Hike on the beach
- Fly kites
- Play frisbee
- Read on the beach
- Sleep on the beach
- Other fun stuff (!) on the beach
- Find cool things to scan on the beach (Randi)
- Photograph
- Sketch
- Hike in the Gorge
- Visit Mt. Hood
- Visit friends in Eugene and Portland
- Visit art galleries and museums in Portland
- Powell's Books
- Rose Garden and Japanese Gardens
- Chinese Garden
- Blueberry picking
- Jam canning
- Eat cherries from the Gorge
- Visit Multnomah Falls
- Ballrom Dance Company
- Laser tag
- Jazz clubs
- Boating on Lake Oswego
- Family History/Genealogy
- Chocolate chip cookie eating contest (in honor of Jay)
- REI and Oregon Mountain Community (Keith)
- Dessert at Papa Hayden's
Beach House
Beachfront living at its best !!!
http://www.vrbo.com/114560
Waldport, OR
http://www.waldport-chamber.com/
Jeff & Cindy's Plans
Thursday June 25: We fly out to Portland, arriving 9:10 at night
Friday June26: We drive to Seattle leaving Katherine with Meredith
Saturday June 27: 7:30AM run Seattle Rock&Roll 1/2 Marathon; Drive back to Portland after an early lunch (If there are any takers, come along!)
Sunday July 5: Cindy and I fly back to Denver at 4:15 PM, leaving Katherine w/ Meredith
Sunday July 12: Meredith and Katherine fly to Denver
Sunday July 19: Meredith fly back to Portland
Friday June26: We drive to Seattle leaving Katherine with Meredith
Saturday June 27: 7:30AM run Seattle Rock&Roll 1/2 Marathon; Drive back to Portland after an early lunch (If there are any takers, come along!)
Sunday July 5: Cindy and I fly back to Denver at 4:15 PM, leaving Katherine w/ Meredith
Sunday July 12: Meredith and Katherine fly to Denver
Sunday July 19: Meredith fly back to Portland
Family Reunion Ideas
FOUR MONTHS OUT:
❏ Start building your reunion itinerary and a newsletter. Send both through e-mail and "snail mail" to your family members to keep them up to date.
❏ Send out another newsletter, updating the guest list if necessary, and letting everyone know what's in store for this event.
❏ Update your Web site.
❏ Put together maps and directions for out-of-town guests. You can post these on the Web site, and also mail them out; include car rental information if necessary.
THREE MONTHS OUT:
❏ Compile local weather information and clothing tips for out-of-town guests. Post these on your Web site and include them in the next newsletter.
❏ Start to plan the meals.
❏ Build a shopping list.
❏ Send out the next newsletter; ask for event volunteers, and include information like what food to bring.
❏
ONE MONTH OUT:
❏ Confirm your reservations (venues sometimes lose information).
❏ Come up with rainy day alternatives.
❏ Send out your next newsletter--let everyone know things are going according to plan and you're looking forward to seeing them soon.
THREE WEEKS OUT:
❏ Have the committee discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Make signs to post along roadways directing your family members to the reunion site.
❏ Don't forget about your own family--start getting them ready for this event.
❏
TWO WEEKS OUT:
❏ Buy all non-perishable food items.
❏ Buy all supplies (for example, disposable cameras, paper plates, etc.).
❏ Confirm that the souvenirs (for example, T-shirts) are almost finished.
❏
ONE WEEK OUT/WEEK OF REUNION:
❏ Buy all perishable food items.
❏ Re-confirm your reservations.
❏ Pick up all souvenirs.
❏ Set up the reunion site.
❏
POST REUNION:
❏ Send out thank you notes to everyone who helped you plan your get-together.
❏ Update your Web site with some great stories and photos from the reunion.
❏ Send out an updated newsletter to everyone in the family, including those who couldn't make it, with stories about what happened during your family time together.
❏ Have a post-reunion committee meeting to discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Start planning your next reunion!
❏ Start building your reunion itinerary and a newsletter. Send both through e-mail and "snail mail" to your family members to keep them up to date.
❏ Send out another newsletter, updating the guest list if necessary, and letting everyone know what's in store for this event.
❏ Update your Web site.
❏ Put together maps and directions for out-of-town guests. You can post these on the Web site, and also mail them out; include car rental information if necessary.
THREE MONTHS OUT:
❏ Compile local weather information and clothing tips for out-of-town guests. Post these on your Web site and include them in the next newsletter.
❏ Start to plan the meals.
❏ Build a shopping list.
❏ Send out the next newsletter; ask for event volunteers, and include information like what food to bring.
❏
ONE MONTH OUT:
❏ Confirm your reservations (venues sometimes lose information).
❏ Come up with rainy day alternatives.
❏ Send out your next newsletter--let everyone know things are going according to plan and you're looking forward to seeing them soon.
THREE WEEKS OUT:
❏ Have the committee discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Make signs to post along roadways directing your family members to the reunion site.
❏ Don't forget about your own family--start getting them ready for this event.
❏
TWO WEEKS OUT:
❏ Buy all non-perishable food items.
❏ Buy all supplies (for example, disposable cameras, paper plates, etc.).
❏ Confirm that the souvenirs (for example, T-shirts) are almost finished.
❏
ONE WEEK OUT/WEEK OF REUNION:
❏ Buy all perishable food items.
❏ Re-confirm your reservations.
❏ Pick up all souvenirs.
❏ Set up the reunion site.
❏
POST REUNION:
❏ Send out thank you notes to everyone who helped you plan your get-together.
❏ Update your Web site with some great stories and photos from the reunion.
❏ Send out an updated newsletter to everyone in the family, including those who couldn't make it, with stories about what happened during your family time together.
❏ Have a post-reunion committee meeting to discuss any outstanding bills.
❏ Start planning your next reunion!
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