The Saturday Luau

Hello everybody, The photo below was taken with everyone in it. It looks like everybody is very happy. In the words of Jimmy, it was with "great pressure" to host the party. nestor

Good day brothers and sisters. We're looking at the pictures with great amazement, admiration and envy. All the couples are lovely and gorgeous. However, it would have been better if the men were in their "native" Hawaiian grass "kilt" attire, it would look realistically exquisite; and to borrow Bro. Rudy's word...more pa-"ikote". We feel so envious not having joined the party. However, it appears that some goodluck charm has befallen us from joining the event, otherwise Lynn and I would have been the thirteenth couple. Regards to all especially to Samot(my long lost bro.). God bless Rogie and Lynn

Olive commented, "Nothing can replace the joy and camaraderie among multi-decade friends. We missed Rogie and Lynn's company at the Luau!" That goes for you too, Tipin & Ampy, and Ronnie & Litz.

Thanks guys for another successful summer get-together. On behalf of the group, I would like to thank Nestor and Connie for hosting the event, for their hospitality and graciousness. What is a Luau without a "lechon"? Thanks to Mau/Zoray and Nestor/Connie for the delicious roast pig, a very pleasant surprise!. To Babie M. - thanks for the very impressive Hawaiian decors which she & Jun provided without cost to the barkada. Thanks Ben for the truly professional music. Thanks to Zoray; you single-handedly took care of the kitchen clean-up. To Liza & Jim, thank you for providing the professional entertainment portion of the program. All the dishes and desserts were delicious. Sylvia's birthday cake for the July celebrants was a hit! Thanks to all those who brought wine. Can't wait for the next year's event. Note about the photo above: Sorry Nestor & Jun - you were not in it because you were taking pictures when this was taken from my camera. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Rolly

Barkada's Luau Party

Dear Folks,

The Luau is set for Saturday, July 21.

Here's an update:

1. Tom & Rosie are back in NJ and I have invited them to join us.

2. Due to previous engagements, Cris/Ampy and Rogie/Lynn will not be participating. I have not heard from Ron/Litz; hope they can still join us.

3. The Decoration Committee (headed by Babie M. and assisted by Baby A and Lulu) has confirmed that everything is set. Please be at the venue before the party begins to do the decorating. Note: Lulu will collect your share of the cost of the decorations. The others are encouraged to come early to help.

4. Paper plates & cups, napkins, etc. will be provided by Nestor/Connie.

5. Prizes are STILL needed for games. Also, think of games to play.

6. Ben: Are you all set for the music?

7. Reminder: If the dish you are bringing needs a warmer, please bring your own.

8. Bobby has confirmed that he will be coordinating with Nestor on the set-up of the venue. He will probably do the set-up the night before.

9. I am assigning Tess to lead the prayer before the meals and our Jefe, Jun Manuel to do the toast.

All other assignments remain the same.

We'll see you all on Saturday, July 21.

Rolly
Luau Coordinator

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