This sounds very promising indeed! I have missed the previous reunions, so I am really looking forward to this one. Thanks for your efforts, Kathy

Hi Folks,

Darlene and I are looking forward to the reunion.  In that both of us are retired, we have a great deal of flexibility as far as a date.  However, I must mention once again that any knid of cruise would be a non-starter for me.  (I get really seasick.)  I look forward to the survey when you put it out.

C.J. Wittman

Nicely written, John.  I look very forward to seeing you again at the ‘BIG 50’!  Personally, I would rather do Vegas than the boat.  Yes, Vegas would be more money but, two great shows would make a big hit.  This is a once in a lifetime scenario.  Many of us will not make the 60th.  I say ‘spend’.   No matter the cost, I will be there.  I would be willing to contribute to a ‘kitty’ so that those who need some help could get show tickets.     Sincerely,  Ed Garrett

Thanks for all your work on this.  Any and all sound good to me.  Although Vegas would be my first choice.  

I agree here. While the cruise would be lively, Las Vegas would be less miserable...

Thanks to the coordinators of this event.

I plan on attending with Kathy Soper (yes we are still friends) and we're coming in from 2 different states.

Patricia

Thanks for putting this together - but I don't think I could do the "boat" - I would spend the entire time hanging over the rails feeding the fish!!  I get really seasick!!  I'm not really a Vegas person, but I would consider going there before the boat.  Looking forward to our 60th!!  I'll pass the word to those I am still in contact with!

The sea and I don't agree!  It does sound like fun, though, so don't base your decision on my aversion!

Have you considered an event location like Rancho De La Cordillera?  It's a location only site, so an event planner (to coordinate food, chairs, tables, bartenders, servers, valet, music, etc), would be needed, but it might be less expensive in the long run, and more private.  Also, Orcutt Park might be a consideration.

Hi John,

I live two hours north of Vegas so that would be great for me.  Having said that, I can join any venue, except a cruise.  While I am able to stay healthy, I am afraid of the virus that many get in cruise ships. That is why I’ve never been on a cruise.

Any other place is great.  

Thanks for what you are doing John...

Hello everyone,

I am looking forward to our 50th reunion. How did 50 years go by so fast? I vote for a local (L.A. area) location for convenience reasons. I think many people (including myself) still live busy lives with families and businesses thus attendance might be better with a local venue. A 3 day cruise would not be of interest to me. Las Vegas is a good choice, but I would be much more interested in a local get-together.

Walter

Hi John,

Having attended all of the reunions and “bashes” in recent years, I think the Sagebrush was ideal.  Wonderful outdoor venue for talking and milling; private area; great food and live band playing music of our era (thanks Taree!).

I think we’d garner a much better turnout than cruise or Vegas, and for most of us the Sagebrush was part and parcel of life in the late 60s....and beyond!

Linda

P.S.  Big Bear was REALLY special but a ton of work on the part of planners and coordinators (thanks Elaine. We won’t forget it!)

Hi John (and everyone),

Either a local LA venue or Las Vegas would get my vote, but probably lean more toward Las Vegas. Having just attended Fred's 50th last year, for those of us who don't live locally, getting in and out and lodging can be costly and time consuming (but we'd come).

So looking forward to seeing everyone and reconnecting.

Grace

Sagebrush has my vote since I still live close by.  Thanks for putting this together.  I know it's a lot of work and we appreciate it!  I'll be contacting my buddies to see if they're coming too.  Let me know if you need help.

Hi, Everyone!

Diane Glaze reminded me of our upcoming 50th and I realized I hadn't yet put in my two cents worth.  

I did attend the "60th" picnic, which was a blast.  I haven't been tempted by any band-and-dance kind of thing (with anyone, anywhere) in years, although from what I've read about the Sagebrush Cantina, it sounds as if there are quiet places there.  I'm more in to catching up than anything else.  "No" on a cruise and "Oh, HELL no in re: Las Vegas.  Can't stand the place, I'm afraid; one of maybe two people in the world who would say that, I guess.

That being said, do what works for the most people!  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.  My darling spouse, Emmett, might even come - he had fun at the picnic even though he knew no one but me!

I think the Sagebrush would be great!  Count me in!  

Thanks John!!

Hi Everyone,

Darlene and I posted our thoughts on the other Chat thread.  To keep it brief, both Darlene and I prefer something in the San Fernando Valley.  In addition, we would like to idea of something similiar to what was held at the Warner Center Hilton to be revisited but the Sagebruch Cantina would be okay.  For more detail you might want to look at the other chat thread.

C.J. Wittman and Darlene Allen Wittman

I'm happy to see that some of my friends have replied already, and some have updated their info and/or joined recently.  The MOST important thing to me is to be able to hear so that I can talk to people.  Sixty years of Rock have taken their toll, and I find most music an annoyance rather than a pleasure these days.  The Sagebrush was a lot of fun, and I would do that again, but it seemed awfully loud on the patio, and if it rains, we are sunk.  I will probably go no matter what, but I would prefer a quiet place, where I can sit and talk when I see someone that means a lot to me.  The picnic at Chatsworth was perfect to catch up with folks, I found my friend Joan after all those years.  So my vote is for a venue with an area that is quiet and comfy.  (Amazing how 'comfy' is so important these days!)  I am really looking forward to this event and catching up with folks.

I think we are all on the same page about noise and wanting to talk!  In case of rain, there will be a tent at the Sagebrush.