For those of you who may have missed the recent reunion for one reason or another, here is my report.

Pecos is not the place to have a mega-reunion due to the lack of facilities.  The only meeting place that would hold more than a few people was the Country Club and it was limited to about 130 people.  Michael and Carole did a superb job of filling the limited number of seats they had to offer.  It was reported that as many as 400 hundred additional people had to be turned down because of space limitations.  There was also limitations for dining and motels.

The Swiss Clock Inn advised us on the day that we left to go to Pecos that our reservations had been cancelled.  Not so, says my travel capitan.  So, when we got there they had found our reservation but at a new price which went into effect that morning.  $ 109.00 per night to $ 189.00 per night.  Retort when questioned about the new rates.  You could look for another room down the street.  Alas, but there are no other rooms down the street.  We know.  Now which credit card would you like to use to cover the rate change.  After a consultation with representatives of the Best Western organization my Travel General (notice the promotion) advised me that we have received a credit for the price increase and have also received a gift card.  Nothing like having one’s ass chewed on by a person who is a bona-fide member in good standing of every travel club on the planet.  And thank God she is.

Sign in local bar and grill.  If you are in a hurry, go some place else.  Our kitchen is small and this isn’t a fast food joint.  We had one round and fled.

The class of 1961 was represented by 5 lonely souls, 2 of which lived in Pecos.  Fred, Mickey, Skipper, Bill Cooper because he was visiting his brother in Wink and myself.  Although powerful in mind and spirit, we were few in numbers.  The class of 62 had the best representation.  There were a number of upper class women there and I visited with the Bingham sisters and Belva.  We had a lively discussion on the fact that a certain lady had the best looking butt in PHS for 3 straight years.  She had been unaware until I mentioned  her that she was even in the pageant.  She was, however, pleased to find out that she had won.  Said her husband would be thrilled.   Oh, I am not going to give her name.

Other than the city having transformed into a nightmarish version of an oil field boom town I think everyone who attended was pleased.  Tim McClain was there and you know he had fun.  However, I am at a point that I will have to think hard before attending another.  We have gotten to the point that travel for many of us has begun to be a hassle so we dont make much of an effort to make these trips a priority.  I understand this so dont take this in the wrong light.  I know where most of our class lives and I have no qualms about calling any of you if I am in your area and asking you if you would like to visit.  I will even buy your dinner.  I sincerely advance that same invitation to you should you have the desire to visit me in Corpus Christi.

Class of 61

GC