If someone had told me I was the guest of honor (not) I might have sung a couple of songs (also not). However, I could have won a prize for the oldest geezer in attendance. Thanks to Don and Sid for hosting this party for the Greater Houston Grotto. The great food and goodies were abundant. It was a pleasure to see so many friends. This was my first but I don't plan to miss any more.
Fritz -----Original Message----- From: David [mailto:dlocklea...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 10:04 PM To: Cavers Texas Subject: [Texascavers] Houston Grotto Party report Cavers in the Houston area got together this past Saturday evening for the annual GHG Christmas Party. Long time cavers Don & Syd Formanek hosted the party at their house, as they have done for many many years. I am pretty sure this ritual has taken place in the Houston area for over 20 years, and probably close to 40. Kenny McGee couldn't make it, but he furnished the party with local grown batch of citrus reticulatas, and there was enough for cavers to take home. There was plenty of free wine, beer, liquor and sodas and a whole lot left over. Several of the cavers there were active in the club back in the 70's, like Mike & Teresa Connolly, and Jim McLane ( & his girlfriend ). And, there were cavers there that were active in the 80's like George Sanders. 2 cavers from the 90's were there, myself and Sheryl Rieck. And quite a few cavers that have been active in the club recently like Wayne and Gay Lynn Hutchinson and Clint Ladd. Other members there were Barbara Benavides and her fiancée Jeff, and 3 other members I haven't seen in 7 years or so, and can't remember their names, who brought friends and family. Also attending were, Ray Hertel and his wife, and a new member named Lucy ( who is anxious to go caving and seems enthusiastic.) The guest of honor, Mr. Fritz Holt was there, along with his two daughters: Jenny and Mandy Holt. I am probably leaving somebody out? There was plenty of delicious snacks, including the traditional bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapen~o. And two 20" pizzas with extra cheese. My mother-in-law, ( from Monterrey ) made a batch of fresh tamales from scratch. There were several members that could not make it and quite a few cavers that live in the Houston area that did not come. But we still had a pleasant evening. The topic of caving did come up. Quiet a few cavers were embarrassed to explain how many years it has been since they have been underground, especially myself. I would like to thank the host for the wonderful party and also for letting me stay in the guest room. David Locklear NSS # 27639 P.S. Someone else is welcome to add to this. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com
