Well, Dustbowl 1998 is dust now.  The unofficial count was 52 people between the old Ags and their families.  A great time was had by all.   Many thanks go out to the Dustbowl Coordinator (Lesley), the G'weat Coordinator (Joan et al), and the Aggie Olympics Team (Stacey and John).  Along with all the other people who helped make all this a success.

The memorial for Steve McDonald was a stirring experience.  As one of the former Chiefs, I can assure you it was one of the hardest thing I've ever done; I feel certain I can speak for Dave as well.  Dave Phillips gave a brief biography of Steve, and then recollections and memories were discussed by several people, including Dave, me, Bonnie, Lesley, Jeff, Allen, and Matt.
The words "Please stand at attention for Roll Call" barely came out of my mouth.   I read the name: "Dr. Steven C. McDonald, Class of 1987"...what was only a second seemed like an hour of silence.  Then the thundering reply of the entire crowd..."HERE".  Silver Taps played...the first volley was incredibly painful, as I felt everything we lost.  But then the second volley of Silver Taps followed, and then the third, and it felt different...a peace settled upon us that cannot be taken away -- the peace of knowing that he really was "HERE", in all of our hearts.

"Softly call the Muster,
Let comrade answer, 'Here!'
Their spirits hover 'round us
As if to bring us cheer!

MARK THEM 'PRESENT' IN OUR HEARTS.
WE'LL MEET SOME OTHER DAY
THERE IS NO DEATH, BUT LIFE ETERNAL
FOR OUR OLD FRIENDS SUCH AS THEY!"

The Latest Stuff from Lesley (June 29)

Directions:
1. I45 South exit and turn Right onto 61st Street. Head towards Seawall. This is your last stop in civilization (Randalls Supermarket)
2. Right on Seawall Blvd Pass SuperWalmart (or Stop if you forgot Sunscreen)
3. Terramar Beach is the goal. It is beyond the 18 Mile road beach and preceded by Sea Isle. Watch for Terramar Beach sign on the right hand side of road. Turn left (towards Beach!) and go right on service road, 1st left road and look on the row of beach front houses for Sand and Sea properties Cash Sand Dollar. We will have some Aggie signs up to mark the way. Those arriving after dark, watch carefully!

Room assignments:
Each family is to bring their own bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, and complete floor bedding for the kiddos including pillows. There are detergent, washer and dryers in each house.

Schedule of Festivities
Tuesday: Mengers, Freys, Jarvis, O'Hara
"Grease" at Outdoor Theater at Sunset. Confirmed tickets for Frey, Menger, Hilt, O'Hara. Anyone else Speak NOW.

Wednesday: Fosters, Elliots, Hilt

Thursday: McNeills, Ellerbes, Phillips, Martins, Emmick (will be prn)
Food henceforth will be provided for the masses.

Friday: Jenkins, Waites?, Gonzales?,

Saturday: Pogues, Waites, Olneys, Rumored appearances by Park Knight, David Villareal, Buchans and perhaps the Rileys
Aggie Beach Olympics
Memorial for Steve McDonald

Sunday: Whatever!

Monday: Houses must be vacated by 1000.


MISCELLANEOUS INFO
This is a bring your own Breakfast, Booze, Soft drinks, toddler food, and lawn chair (if you wish to sit) event.
Group feedings will commence with Lunch on Thursday and terminate when the fridges are empty (Sunday lunch?)!
There will be 2 grills on site and Allen Jenkins will bring a gasgrill.  Allen and Mike Elliot are bringing Gas Shrimp boil pots.

Ice chests and Ice will be needed to accomodate this group. Those day tripping in, please bring a bag or two of ice.

Food questions:  Contact Joan email or phone 817-312-0488

The following items will be provided:
Coffee, Tea, Koolaid, Milk, Soap, TP, Detergents, garbage bags, Charcoal,

Please bring:
Sunscreen
Beach toys
Your favorite CD's
Videos for your children. Each house has a VCR.

PLEASE contact Lesley for suggestions, corrections, and confirmations if you can bring something listed as a need. She flies to Texas July 4th. We'll post the Beach House phone numbers as soon as possible.    In an emergency, you can tag Joan Menger's cellphone after Monday at 817-312-0488