We survived the Schmidt Family Re-Union. And I have the T-Shirt to prove it. The weather was perfect. in the 70s some rain showers. But ther re-union ended before the heat moved in.

Some highlights were;

We went to Mama's Supper Club to celebrate the in-laws 50th, but it turned out to be a birthday dinner for me and Susan's neice Amy. I suspect the photo of me wearing the "Limp Candle" Hat will appear some time soon.

Patty and Llyod loaned us their Boat and "Tube" to take Amy, Samantha and Max out on. The girsl went first and begged me to go really really slow. That lasted about 10 seconds when they asked me to speed up.  I should have warned everyone that I know how to handle a boat and proceeded to try to knock the Girls of the tube.

Next was Max. I really tried to wipe him out. I had him (and the boat, don't tell Patty and Llyod) air born at one point.

My In-laws tried to convince Susan I needed a boat. Susan kept telling them no that I don't need a boat. I had to remind them I don't need a boat I need a John Deere ( I want a gator).

On the 4th Max decided he wanted to Skate Board down "Berrend's Hill". It's a very steep hill down the road.  Well Max fell and has some serious road rash on his back. That reminded me of a story. Me and my Brother rode a Schwinn Fastback 5 speed down that same hill (we were on the same bike). This was before the hill was cut down in size and had blacktop. I remember the front tire of the bike going back and forth wildly before we both flew over the handle bars. I did not get hurt, I think Larry had some road rash, but I think he was more worried for getting into trouble if I got hurt. It took us a while beofre we tried that stunt again. Now I ride my bike down that hill at 40 miles per hour.

The Schmidt famility offered to help me with owrk around the house. But I declined. They go off easy. I any make my Family work hard.

Joe