Alternative Lodging

We will have three tents up ready to go at Dick and Janets place . Two of them will be 8-man tents and one of them a 5-man tent. One of the two larger tents will be for the boys, the other larger tent will be for the girls and the smaller one will be for the little guys, located up on our deck, right outside the sliding glass door to our Master Bedroom.

Let us know if your want your youth in either of these tents.

Alternative Lodging

Through some tricky negotiations we were able to arrange for Superman and his brother Superman Plus to supervise the boys' tent. They are committed to harassing the girls' tent all night long.

Alternative Lodging

We are pleased to share our good news, Shera of the Jungle and Moora, Queen of the Amazonians have volunteered to supervise the girls' tent. They warn that any boy caught near their tent will be captured, bound, and subjected to "water boarding."

Look who's coming!

These guys are coming to our family reunion. Who are they?

a) A rich Texas farmer and his family that have just returned from hearing an Obama vs Clinton debate.

b) A Floridian family for whose vote doesn't count.

c) The newest winners of the California Lottery.

d) A random picture taken from last months issue of the Church News.

Some will want to dabble in the bizarre

If you are willing to trust a beagle with your life, you may want to take one of Captain Casey's Magical Mystical paddle boat tours on the lagoons at Penn Cove.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion, July 23rd, 24th, and 25th)

Hungry for Crab?

We have plenty of crabs; so if you've got a hanker'n for a crab feast at Seabolts, we can do that! As you can see from these guys, a crab feast is serious business, takes a lot of concertration and can be quite messy.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

What to bring: Fancy shoes would be nice.

Lia Vermason says she will be packing her finest pair of evening shoes.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

What to bring: What about a rabbit?

Jennah Norman has discussed this throughly with Nibbley her rabbit and they have decided that Nibbley is coming too!

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

What to bring: How about a flag?

Ethan Hopper wants to bring his flag that he got last year at the Oak Harbor, 4th of July Parade.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

Washington State Ferries: Proper Etiquette

You'll be riding ferries so let's discuss proper ferry etiquette.

Do not try to drive your car onto the ferry when it is in this position! Unless, of course, you can get up enough speed to jump the gap between the landing dock and the receiving end of the boat. Please wait until the person wearing the bright WSF vest directs you to start your engine and proceed. It's considered proper courtesy not to run him over as you pass by. Once boarded you'll want to set your emergency break and turn off your car alarm. Everyone hates it when a loose car, with it's alarm blaring, rolls back and forth with the waves, banging into the other cars . It's just bad form.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

Wasington State Ferries: How do I get on?

Be sure to pay close attention to the attendants' subtle hand signals. Each one has a specific meaning - some you've probably seen before and hoped you'd never see again. Just go right ahead and drive your car right into the big wide opening; following the car in front of you. Once in and parked, you can take the family up into the passenger deck. You may want to do the "Seattle thing" and get some Iver's Clam Chowder.

Washington State Ferries: Clientele

Very sophisticated people ride the ferries.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

Washington State Ferries

There will be people watching you so don't mess up.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

My Staff: Technical Advisor

It's probably time I introduce my busy staff.

This is Jennah Norman our Technical Advisor and Logistics Expert. She's the brains behind this whole operation.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

My Staff: Chief Cook

This is Nyles, our Chief Cook and meals coordinator.

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

My Staff: Social Activities

I would like to introduce members of our Social Committee. From right to left we have Chet our Concierge, Sylvester our Activity Planner, Tillie our Touring Supervisor and the other guys in the back were just hoping for free punch and cake.
(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

Testimonials

Fred, Wilma, and Pebbles Flintstone were heard to say; "Whidbey Island rocks!"

(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, & 25, Whidbey Island)

Romance

We promise more romance than you could ever find on http://www.e-harmony.com/
(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, 25, Whidbey Island)

Kayaking

Here is a challenge for champions.

This is a sport for the swift, adventurous, and brave.

Be ye of a weak heart or a feeble constitution, stay away from these vessels.
(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, 25, Whidbey Island)

Great Fishing

You can fish to your heart's content. Just look at this beauty Reed caught.
(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, 25, Whidbey Island)

Entertainment

We have contracted with big name musicians from the Seattle area to come play for us.
(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, 25, Whidbey Island)

Hiking

Come hiking with us along the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

We have endless forest trails to explore by foot or mountain bike.

There are miles of beaches with an endless supply of driftwood for children to build forts. You can watch tug boats pulling barges, sailboats, fishing boats, and tankers hauling petroleum products to Anacortes.
(2008 Anderson Family Reunion July 23, 24, 25, Whidbey Island)