Wish we were closer to Geary's in San Antonio as I do like my roof star
watching time,but, we are going to the Huntsville New Year Eve Party. To Party
and check out what has been done recently and see what is left to do to "our"
headquarters.
Preston Forsythe, KY
On Thursday, December 8, 2016 2:07 PM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers
<texascavers@texascavers.com> wrote:
Folks,
The Bexar Grotto Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 17th from 6
pm until whenever at Geary and Sue Schindel’s house located at 11310 Whisper
Dawn in San Antonio. Phone is 210.479.2151. This is the same location as last
year. The grotto will be providing a ham and other fixings and attendees are
asked to bring an appropriate dish or dishes. There is a grill available in the
backyard but we also encourage folks to bring dishes that have already been
prepared as much of the kitchen space is taken up by blenders and glass
containers and there is little room to prepare a dish. There is a microwave,
oven, and stove top for heating up dishes as necessary.
The grotto will not be providing adult beverages but please feel free to bring
your own beverage of choice. Please make sure that you drink responsibly.
There will also be a White Elephant gift exchange with certain restrictions.
Gifts in the $5 to $20 range are appropriate and creative homemade gifts are
always appreciated – especially if they are funny or related to caving (maybe
another “Cat O 9” will make an appearance). The house rules are that If you
receive a gift, you must take it home. If no one takes your gift, you have to
take that home also. The only exception is beer, wine, or liquor – you can
leave that. We would also encourage you to take home your dishes you bring and
check out the selection as you may have one left over from last year. Please no
pets as gifts – they tend to be left behind and usually end up in my neighbor’s
yard for some reason.
We’re all for a separate exchange for kids if a parent wants to organize that.
My kids are great so no, you can’t change your kids for my kids no matter how
much my kids beg.
Couple of ground rules:
• Event attire is Christmas Casual. That means you’re welcome to dress
up or not but please, make sure you change out of caving cloths and leave muddy
boots in the car. If you need a shower before the party, we have a hose in the
backyard.
• If you’ve had too much to drink, we will find someone to drive you
home or find a place for you at or under the house.
• Kids are welcome but they need to be well behaved. No running in and
out of the house or playing around the fire in the backyard. Our house is not
kid proof and we don’t want anyone hurt.
•
• Please be careful where you park and don’t block any of the
neighbor’s drive ways. However, street parking is fair game so don’t let anyone
tell you otherwise. No open containers in the street and please don’t throw any
bottles in people’s front or backyards.
• The hot tub is hot and open for business. If you want to get in, plan
accordingly. Please no diving or jumping and no snorkels and masks and there is
no lifeguard on duty. Tub at your own risk.
• Please leave your guns at home.
• No keg stands, that resulted in some pretty messy accidents at the
last party and we don’t need that in the house.
• If you get a Cat O Nine Tails in the gift exchange, we would
recommend you put it away as they can leave some nasty long term marks for the
inexperienced.
• No pets, including service animals. We now have three pets that don’t
tolerate other animals very well – no matter how well trained they are.
• Stay off the roof and out of the trees – no good can come of it
(geezzz. I hate having to keep posting this every year).
Hopefully, the ground rules aren’t too restrictive.
Geary and Sue Schindel
11310 Whisper Dawn
San Antonio, Texas 78230
210.479.2151 phone
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