Family Get-Together*

I really hope we'll have good weather
For our great big family get-together

Cousin Dave and his wife Carol
Flew in from Singapore at their own peril

Aunts & Uncles, Nephews, Nieces
Will come together like puzzle pieces

Great Uncle Bern and cousin Pat
Will slap each other on the back

We'll take pictures of each other
And post 'em on the blog for Mother

We won't dance or sing, we'll laugh at jokes
It's great to make fun of family folks

We've no room for cars to park
So prepare to walk a mile in the dark

Please bring chairs from miles around
So you can sit your asses down

We'll have lots to eat, but bring your drink
Yes we are prepared, I think

We've done our best to prepare
To welcome folks to our lair

So, if you're an adult that would like to come
Stop by 5 Portofino to have some fun

*Adapted from The Berenstain Bears' Family Get-Together

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Details:

Dave and Carol Boschler are in town - they came in just for this party!

BYOB and chair
Arrive anytime after 8:00pm
Saturday August 7th, 2010
Adults only please

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