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07/06/09 10:29 PM	#111
Gary Fortney Ok folks. That's one canoe down. 2 more to go. And I also have a Kayak for someone that would like to use it. Email me and let me know if you want one. Jarrod... Your going, right? Also, We are floating on the James river and if I run out of boats you can rent from Hootentown canoe rental. Cheap and they shuttle. Krissy needs a partner, Who's up for sitting in the front and relaxing?

07/06/09 11:50 PM	#112
Jarrod Leake oh yeah shelia and I are looking foward to floating. I can't let her drink too much she has missed the previous trips due to being hungover

07/07/09 06:13 AM	#113
Gary Fortney OK then. That's 2 down and 1 canoe and 1 Kayak to go. Who want's them?

07/07/09 07:15 AM	#114
Gary Fortney Going floating Saturday, Floating the V hwy to Horse creek stretch. Would love to have you go. In fact I need a partner. Steph is going to be gone. Got 4 let's fill em up.

07/07/09 12:31 PM	#115
Debbie Mallard (Nivens) hi gary, im trying to talk tim into going floating,but if it gets too hot he probably cant because of his lungs,but its my birthday that day so maybe i can guilt him into it hee hee! I WILL LET YOU KNOW SOON.hey i get to go to the IBMAS in nashville in october its going to be a blast ill get to rub elbows with some big bluegrass people!! debbie

07/07/09 05:12 PM	#116
Gary Fortney You just let me know if you can make it. Very cool for you on your trip. I could do some of that myself. I'm still a hardcore 80's rocker,lol but I do likes me some Bluegrass. You just can't be angry or in a bad mood listening to it.

07/07/09 05:14 PM	#117
Gary Fortney Holy COW I just saw Abbey Crippen. That's a name I haven't heard in a while. HOW ARE YA ABBEY?

07/10/09 12:36 PM	#118
Yreka Koger (Sisson) Debbie, I'll have to make sure my husband meets you & you can discuss bluegrass until you are both blue in the face. He spent a huge amount of time at Silver Dollar City this year during their festival. He claims he just loves the music, but personally, I think he's got a crush on Rhonda Vincent (7 time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year). Have fun in Nashville!

07/10/09 04:30 PM	#119
Gary Fortney Well can't say that I blame him.

07/17/09 02:21 PM	#120
Yreka Koger (Sisson) Didn't mean to just shut the board down on that note. LOL Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm gonna spend it practicing my dancing. (TIP: It starts getting good at the 1:30 mark)

07/19/09 12:19 PM	#121
Debbie Mallard (Nivens) hi yreka, that would be great,i try to talk to my hasband about bluegrass and he could care less lol..i love the stuff but i still like to rock n roll too!!cant wait to see everyone, debbie

07/20/09 07:26 AM	#122
Krissi (Aka "Kristein") King Hello, all. Three things: 1. Friday. Is anything planned? and if not, anybody interested in an informal get-together, possibly dt springfield? 2. Canoeing. I'm looking for a paddling partner for Sunday 3. Hotels. For those traveling...is there a hotel of choice? Would love to hear from someone on any or all! See you soon, K

07/20/09 05:05 PM	#123
Gary Fortney 1)Don't know about Friday. 2) surely someone will be your partner. 3) There is a hotel in Republic called the AmericInn. The phone # is 417-732-5335. If several out of towners were to book a room I'm sure they would discount and even put " Welcome Republic class of 1984"

07/20/09 05:38 PM

#124

Tracey Cavener (Byers)

Hi All,

Informally...
1) There is a bar in Republic now. It's in the shopping center next to Republic Ford. Can someone tell us the name of it.
2) Good luck. Find someone that will do all the work so you can relax and tan.
3) I didn't setup a host hotel but I would suggest the Clarion Hotel on South Glenstone. The rooms are nice but no elevator(only 2 floors). They also have a nice bar. If you find one post it out here so everyone can stay at the same location.

The American Inn wants everything quiet at 10:00PM sharp. When I talked to them about having the reunion there they told me that we had to be done by 10:00 because of their quiet time.

I hope this helps.
T

07/20/09 08:20 PM	#125
Gary Fortney The bar i called Rileys I think. only been there once, good food. And as for Americinn, they suck.

07/21/09 07:52 PM	#126
Gary Fortney It's getting close. Still have a canoe that needs to be filled. Me and Krissi both need partners. Anyone?

07/24/09 01:00 AM

#127

Greg Hargis

OK, as for Friday....

1) Yes, the bar is called Riley's.

Gary you may remember my buddy Dave who went floating with us and lives just down the street from Jared? Riley went to Kickapoo and graduated with Dave. They have a good fish fry on Friday's, for what that is worth.

2) Hargrove asked me several month's ago about planning a hotel home base for out of towners. He hasn't gotten back with me recently. I'd push for and most likely will stay at University Plaza.

3) Krissi, especially if I'm staying downtown, I'd recommend a get together at the baseball park, Hammonds Field. (which is right across the street from University Plaza) The Springfield Cardinals baseball game is at about 7 pm, then we could even be within walking distance of the square or other Downtown Springfield locations.

Just my more than 2 cents worth! ;>

07/25/09 07:57 AM	#128
Gary Fortney OK Change of plans folks. If there is anyone left here. Meeting at the DQ for the float at 10am. That's 10 in the morning. 9 in the am is too early for some and I'm sire I would be a little cranky myself. So If you want to go, we are meeting at Dairy Queen at 10 am. I have 1 canoe left.

07/26/09 03:35 AM

#129

Yreka Koger (Sisson)

Still here. Unfortunately I won't be able to make the reunion after all. Please take lots of photos and post them here so we can enjoy it from afar.

Thanks to everyone (TRACEY!) who has put so much time and effort into making this reunion a success. It's been a while since the sponsors page has been updated but I know/hope there has been a lot of support.

Gary, swear to God I will take you up on your generous offer to go floating before too much longer.

Best wishes to all - have fun!!

07/26/09 08:27 AM	#130
Gary Fortney Do you know how many times I hear that? It's too bad you can't make it. Must have been my bad grammar and even worse typing. We will see each other again. Maybe in another 25. Have a great life.

07/28/09 11:35 PM	#131
Tracey Cavener (Byers) Can someone check the name of the bar? Kellie thought it was calles 'Bairs Bar and Grill'. I won't know until I get there on the 7th. Let's try to meet there about 8:00PM The reunion will be here before we know it. Thanks everyone.

07/29/09 06:12 AM	#132
Gary Fortney Rileys Sports Cafe 1644 Us Highway 60 E, Republic, MO, 65738 417-732-2286

07/29/09 06:16 AM	#133
Gary Fortney It used to be Bair's It is just outside of town on the east side by Republic Ford

07/30/09 08:20 PM	#134
Tracey Cavener (Byers) Thanks Gary. Remember when the only bar in Republic was Bimbo's off 174. Republic has changed so much. On east Hines it was farm land but now it's all houses.

07/30/09 11:00 PM	#135
Gary Fortney Do I remember Bimbo's I grew up in there. My mom was a bartender. Oh such loving memories, drinks, winos, and of course the stabbing. GOOD TIMES!!!

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