Founder's Feast and the Shackup Inn

After the mini rally concluded, the festivities turned to the "official" Founder's Feast. Dinner, awards, door prizes, and entertainment were the agenda items for the evening.

The Commissary was to be tonight's venue. On the grounds of the Shackup Inn, it maintained the ambiance well. Rustic, cluttered, and unique are all words that could be used to describe the hall.

Kevin was in his official "zoot suit". Amazingly, Dan "Papa" Ross uses the same tailor. It's hard to believe that two copys of the suit exist but there were witnesses!

Dinner was buffet style and the pulled pork was excellent. So was the company! John and Tom were telling anyone who was interested how well they did in the rally. Take note that I was NOT at that table.


Following dinner, Alan introduced the Directors who, in turn, recognized the volunteers on their teams.

Flamingo Jake, Jr and TJ were in attendance but both refused to speak to the media or have their pictures taken. Little Grizz was nowhere to be found. I sure hope is all right after his little meeting with TJ in Florida last week.

The night ended with the music and mayhem of Robert "Bilbo" Walker. It was a great ending to a great event.












He arrived in his customized, I mean personalized" motor home! Playing all night long and into the morning, he and his band entertained the troops who were homeward bound in the morning.

Me? Another early night as I would be up and at it at O-Dark-30 for my ride to New Orleans and a couple of working days in the Big Easy!