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10/08/09 01:04 AM #1267    

 

Melissa Turner

Below is the original invite. We're leaving early (because we are stopping in Boston to see Pam & Maura.) Leaving at 4:30 will get the other carpool to the Apollo by 7:00pm. Directions to the restaurant are available online. See website below.

DISCUSS AMONG YOURSELVES


WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A BLAST! (Restaurant themed pun intended.)

WHO: A Group of Merry and Hungry People WHAT: We'll be heading out to our own Class of 1979's Laura Kohut's Apollo Grill.

WHERE: Located in the Eastworks building at 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA 01027. For map and directions: www.apollo-grill.com

WHEN: Friday, October 9th 7:00 pm

HOW: Eat anything on the ENTIRE MENU (see website.) Many “Crusader Cocktails” = Several Designated Drivers. Carpoolers: Meet at 4:30 pm. @ Fairfield Inn Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, 860 South Porter Street, (off South Willow) Manchester. Or just meet us at the Apollo Grill!

WHY: Why not?


10/08/09 05:00 AM #1268    

 

Carol Erlman (Phillips)

Here's another vote for Charlotte to attend the reunion!

We do sleep; some of us take the night "nudging" shift and some of us take the morning! :) Come on, Charlotte...yes, we do remember you and, yes, you'll be glad you went!

Echoing Anne's sentiment: Apollo gang, be safe tomorrow night!

10/08/09 08:20 AM #1269    

Robert Ferendo

Ditto! Charlotte! See you on Saturday!

10/08/09 09:06 AM #1270    

Diane Fortin (Thayer)

Sue saw your added pictures. Memories!

Barb - check out Sue Swierz profile there's a picture of you and I on the patio.

Pam - Glad to hear things are improving. Sorry you can't be with us but I'm sure we will have many stories to tell you.

Charlotte - Would love to see you? Last time Pam's wedding I beleive.

10/08/09 09:21 AM #1271    

Karen Dobrowski (Hernandez)

C'mon, Charlotte! I have to say, our class is pretty welcoming and fun even after 30 years apart. You might be nervous at first, but as soon as we all start talking it's like we were never apart!

10/08/09 10:35 AM #1272    

Charlotte Hybsch (Crockett)

I have absolutely no fear and am very happy to feel so included by all of you, I am just trying to work on things so that Pam can go. She was soooo looking forward to it and needs it a little more than I do right now. Ideally we could both go and have a fantastic time!

10/08/09 10:54 AM #1273    

Janine Legere (Cowell)

Hey Donna/Melissa/Apollo gang,

I looked at the direction to the Apollo Grill this morning and it makes no sense for me to drive thru Manchester to get there. My husband, Dave, is going to come with me. I will be heading home to Francestown from work and we will be going directly to Easthampton from there. We can get to the Apollo in about 2 hours from home, vs almost 2 1/2 from Manchester and then another it would be another 45 minutes from Manchester to home.

Donna,

Sorry if I'm messing up your ride, hopefully you can get to the Fairfield and hook up with someone there for the ride.

See you all there tomorrow night!

10/08/09 11:48 AM #1274    

Laura Kohut (Douglass)

I posted two options for directions to the Apollo, either by going through Keene and down, or 93S to 495 to Mass Pike. My family constantly argues which one is better. I take them both depending on my mood, the time of day, etc. Please call me with any questions or problems: 413-887-7601. Again, if folks are coming early stop by my house if you'd like! I'm not far from the restaurant.

I think it's a great idea to caravan it out from the hotel. Who is available to offer Donna a ride, anyone?

Additional FYI: my house is available for crashing if the night gets too late or the spirits flow too freely. I appreciate the words of caution!

I've been overwhelmed at work these past weeks and have yet to complete the Crusader cocktail list but will do so, I promise.

L.

10/08/09 01:02 PM #1275    

Evelyn Gratton (Pepin)

Laura, Janine, et al - I've got Donna covered for a ride. She's right by me, and I've finally determined who will and won't be in my car. Still working out time of departure. I'm waiting to here from Michelle Tanguay to find out when she will be available to 'get outta Dodge'.

Oh, Micheeeeeelle...

My husband, Ron, won't make it Friday after all, opting for a Mum-less evening with Isaac where I'm sure there won't be vegetables on their dinner plates and bedtime will be a creatively abstract concept. He'll catch up with folks on Saturday.

See you tomorrow!

10/08/09 01:32 PM #1276    

Janine Legere (Cowell)

Evelyn,

I'm so glad to hear that you can assist Donna, I struggled with this but after looking at the directions and talking with David it made no sense to add hours to my driving time. I will exit 101 in Peterborough and head North to Francestown. I just couldn't see going thru Manchester and I hated to leave Donna hanging.

Charlotte,

If we can get Pam there that would be awesome. But I bet there would be a way for you to still come too. I'll bet Anne could tell you for sure. If you don't make it, we really do have to find a way to catch up. I'd love to see you.

10/08/09 02:23 PM #1277    

Barbara Egan

Diane...is that really me? OMG This is a great place. I'm hoping to see you on Saturday night Diane...it's been forever!

10/08/09 05:22 PM #1278    

Kevin Farley

C'mon Charlotte.

10/08/09 10:26 PM #1279    

Pam Taber

Well if nothing else Maura keeps me on my toes! Now they think she might be aspirating when she eats so now no food or drink again until the feeding specialist has a chance to observe her eating tomorrow. She had a chest X-ray today that showed a possible aspiration and her white blood cell count was up today indicating some kind of infection brewing. With all of this going on I really can't leave her Sat. night. I think I will have a party for her once we get back home and things settle down. Anyone who is in the area would be welcome to come and meet "our little crusader"! Please pray she is not aspirating when she eats.

I do expect to hear all of the juicy details of the Fri. night adventures and Sat. night and brunch on Sun. Pictures would be most welcome too!! I cannot tell you how dissapointed I am but I am hoping my good friend Charlotte will use my ticket in my place. She is a great friend too and has been since fourth grade!

Charlotte,thanks for the offer to come and be with Maura so I can go to the reunion and I trust you with her but there is just too much going on right now. The best thing you can do is take my ticket and go in my place. I know you would have a good time seeing some of your old friends!!!

Better yet I think after brunch on Sun. you should all drive down and come see us! I have quite the hospital suite with a great view of Boston on the 9'th floor!! I even have my own bathroom and it's bigger than my bathroon at home! Just food for thought if any of you have any energy left after partying for 3 days straight!!

10/08/09 10:37 PM #1280    

Laura Kohut (Douglass)


Menu for tomorrow night at the Apollo Grill:

Apollo Grill: Where the food is better than the cafeteria!

Enjoy the variety of appetizers from
the boys in the kitchen

************** Salad Choices **************

*Mixed Greens with Julienne Vegetables, raspberry vinigrette
*Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese
spiced walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

*************Main***************

*Pistachio Crusted Salmon with mango hollandaise
Napa cabbage slaw, purple sticky rice

*Coriander Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Peach and apricot chutney
brocolli, cauliflower and carrots; roasted sweet potatoes

*Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken with balsamic onion jam
Roasted peppers and butternut squash; mushroom risotto

*NY Strip Steak au Poivre, red wine demi glaze, carmelized onion
Hazelnut green beans; roasted fingerling potatoes

*************Dessert***************

Chocolate Cake
Pecan Pie
Carrot Cake
(Vanilla Ice Cream Available for topping)

*****************************************************

Crusader Cocktails:

*Food Fight Punch (aka Apollo Creed Punch) – Pineapple and Coconut Rums, Juices
*Memorial Mojito (aka To the Moon Mojito) – Rum, Mint, Lime Juice, Sugar, Club Soda
*Menswar Margarita (aka Mercury Margarita) – Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Mango Puree
*Crusader Cosmo (aka Cosmic Cosmo) – Citrus Vodka, Triple Sec, Line, Cranberry
*Downton Screwdriver (aka Buzz Aldrin Screwdriver) – Citrus Vodka and Tang
*Money, it’s a drag cocktail (aka Starlight Cocktail) – Sauvignon Blanc, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Club Soda
*All State Tea (aka Apollo Tea) – Bacardi Peach and Limon Rums, Iced Tea
*Senior Hike Day Delight (aka Lunar Lemonade) – Raspberry Vodka, Chambord, Lemonade
*Exchange Student Sipper (aka Jay’s Trip to France) – Sparkling Wine, Grand Marnier
*Band Geek’s Revenge (aka Neptune Negroni) – Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
*Assembly Martini (aka Venus Martini) – Vodka, Pama Pomegranate Liquer
*Can’t We Ever Win a Damned Football Game Martini (aka Saturn Martini) – Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice, Champagne
*Maura’s Martini (aka Milky Way Martini) – Vodka, Starbucks and Starbucks Cream Liqueurs (this drink will keep you going, just like Maura!)
*Missing Knight Martini (aka Pluto Martini) – Vanilla Vodka, Bailey’s, Amaretto, Chocolate

10/08/09 11:17 PM #1281    

Glenn Lianos

Pam,,,so sorry to hear. I hope Maura continues to do better and that this is just a minor set back.

Laura...Sounds yummy and clever. I'm jealous!!

10/09/09 12:50 AM #1282    

Donna Keenan (Grady)

Looks like rain for the game tomorrow night. I might just stay home and watch the Sox.

10/09/09 08:35 AM #1283    

 

Melissa Turner

Laura, Tim and I have been laughing since we read this. Menu...Amazing!

Glenn...if you jumped onto a plane right now, you'd be here in time to make it to Laura's. Just a thought.

10/09/09 08:43 AM #1284    

Robert Ferendo

Laura! VEry funny...love the drink titles..wish we could make it to the Apollo tonite...but will have make the most of our one night here in NYC...will definitely try for the Apollo on a future visit...look forward to seeing you tomorrow nite...Rob

10/09/09 09:50 AM #1285    

Glenn Lianos

Nice try MJ

10/09/09 10:00 AM #1286    

Michelle Tanguay (Considine)

Miss you already, Glenn. Laura - can't wait to sample some of those cocktails...they sound so yummy! See you tonight!

10/09/09 10:06 AM #1287    

Donna Keenan (Grady)

Karen, Steve, Kathleen and I are planning on meeting at the Strange Brew around 6:30 tonight. Anyone else looking for something to do, stop by.

10/09/09 10:45 AM #1288    

Mary Schunemann (Felton)

I've been going down the list of who is coming and looking up their photos in my yearbook. There are a few people I don't remember at all, but most of you bring back nothing but the fondest of memories. You know what this is like? OK, I'm going to get a little sappy here, it's like that verizon commercial where the big crowd of people follow around the verizon customer. I really have carried you all with me throughout my life.
Now I find it a little ironic Pam Taber's quote was this:
"Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." Were truer words ever written? I'm sure little Maura will pull through just fine, she is in the best possible care!
Well, I will see you all tomorrow night! This is going to be so much fun!

10/09/09 11:58 AM #1289    

Glenn Lianos

Mary.."Can you hear me now?"

Mini: Thanks...I'll miss you guys too

Laura: I love the "can't we win a damn game" Did we have the worst record for our 4 years...I don't recall us winning many...

Rob: Enjoy NYC. I was there 2 weeks ago and the city is amazing!

10/09/09 01:45 PM #1290    

Michelle Duval (Rudnicki)

This is truly amazing response...I have to hand it to all of you and also to the reunion coordinators. . .you have managed to pull together a lot of folks that have apparently drifted apart. I've read through a good bit of the text and feel really up to date! Thanks

10/09/09 04:11 PM #1291    

Kathleen Reaves

Laura,

Thanks for posting the drink list...going to see if I can make them back in Texas. Kath

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