This is the event that all the members always look forward to
each year and it was an unmitigated success again – no wonder,
since we all practiced for it at our Membership Appreciation
BBC, in July.
 Right at the entrance the Erdinger Weissbier Bar
invited the visitor to a tall cool glass of this tasty brew. It
was “good to the last drop” – which for me came about an hour
later. (I am not a fast drinker) Of course there was also the
other regular beer available.
| "Our House Band" Peter Henkel |
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 Our “House Band” and “Merchant of
Memories” Peter Henkel had his own large tent –since the weather
service had predicted rain showers – and somehow he made himself
sound like a large band again. Great job, Peter!
 Then there is a big thank you for all the volunteers. There
would be no picnic without them.
The food was wonderful and delicious, as always – so I am not
going to write about it, except
 maybe mention the fact that some
of the guests were grumbling because there were no potato
pancakes this year. Well, I was sort of hoping there would be as
well. But life goes on!
I did not realize how many youngsters were present this
afternoon until I watched them in the Bouncy Castle, doing all
sorts of aerobatics and acrobatics. They never stopped!
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Since weather did seem to turn for the worse, some of the guests
decided on an earlier departure. But the wind was from the west
and the cloud mass in the east, it seemed a safe bet to stay
awhile – since we could always retire to our large hall.
As always
Dick Altermann
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