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The L.A. Iverson third annual family reunion was held May 23rd and 24th
1981 at the A-Z Ranch, Mohave Co. Arizona. As there was no newsletter last
year (Max's fault) we will list new family members since 1979.
Stella and Mark Bundy-boy, Coty, and girl Crystal
Jamie and Shauna Maxwell-boy, Coal
Tris and Bonnie Iverson-girl, Erica
Glen and Cindy Iverson-girl Holly
Ramona and Ron Lundquist-boy, Travis
Kurt and Paula Hawkinson-boy, Matthew
Brent and Linda Hawkinson-girl, Carrie
Craig Hawkinson-wife, Tracey, and girl Wynter
Boyd Iverson-wife, Judy, and boys, Tom and Bob
Steve Iverson-wife Lori
The first to arrive at the ranch were Boyd, Judy, Tom and Bob; with
Garn, Barb, Cyle and Hal a close second. Duard had most members there (16) eight
of them grandchildren. Mary had two grandchildren there. Boyd, Mary, and
Max had 100% attendance. Carla had the least, only her, except for Lee who
had none! Three years in a row now Lee! However Lee Alan received honorary
attendance because we knew that he was there in spirit, to hear Garn, Max,
and Nita sing, "Rollin in my sweet baby's arms." (They really
did it Lee Alan. Hard to believe, isn't it?)
Mark and Stella went on record for the shortest stay (2 hours) with
Jamie and Shauna coming in second, but only because Shauna had brought the
baby's stroller, so she could walk home if Jamie wouldn't take her.
Tris, Bonnie, and Barry were also too "chicken" to spend the
night, but Mary, Shawn, and Liberdee toughed it out until almost noon on
Sunday.
The final count was 45 members there. Max is still President, in spite
of what he thinks, and will be until he holds a business meeting and
elects someone else Mary is Vice President, Carla is secretary and Glen is
treasurer. And speaking of treasure, we are trying to raise funds for next
year. So will all members please send a contribution to our treasurer Glen
Iverson 3709 Strutz, Las Vegas, NV 89110.
We will need money for postage, the family dinner, and a professional
to write the newsletter. Please contribute now so it can be drawing
interest!
As a source of revenue, The Banjo Picker and his Singers, are going to
perform again next year for a fee. It's $5.00 if you attend the
performance and $10.00 if you don't! So everyone be sure to attend-take it
from one who has been there, it is worth it! No doubt about it, you have
never heard anything like this. We love 'em!
EVENTS AT THE REUNION:
Dune Buggy, and motorcycle riding, Softball, Darts, Riding George (he's a horse) Salamander and Snake catching, Horseshoes, and caring for and
redecorating Daddy Noaks' grave.
Christine chased George on foot for five hours (?) before Cyle in the
dune buggy and Bob on a motorcycle helped corral him; but not before
another long chase. He (George) was the only truly happy one when the
reunion was over.
By the way, does anyone know for sure how old George is? After hearing
his age discussed, we have come to the conclusion that he is too old to
run in the Kentucky Derby, and to young to be the only survivor of The
Battle of the Little Big Horn!
Barb gets a blue ribbon for being a heroine, she saved the baby chicks.
Harley also deserves a ribbon for making then a water supply. They both
wanted them to get a little bigger before the coyotes catch them!
Dick and Judy developed an allergy to the dust and weeds. Tom also got
an allergy, either to the sun or the locale. Which was it Tom? He and Dick
want to hold the next reunion at the Hilton Hotel, but until one of them
volunteers to get elected president, its back to the dirt and
grasshoppers.
Garn's dune buggy was one of the most popular sources of entertainment.
Mary thought how great it would have been if Dad would of had one to punch
cows in. Heard her driver (Hal) drove just like Grandpa. A little on the
wild side, eh Hal? Garn give Mom a ride to the meadow on the North side of
Diamond Butte which she enjoyed greatly.
There was a pickin' and grinin' session around the campfire Sunday
night. Garn picked his banjo, and after hearing Max, Nita, Lorene,
Christine, Paul, Amy, and Shamane sing, the rest of us grinned-they made
us happy! Good job group, we're looking forward to bigger and better
things next year.
After the entertainers had endured all the insults they could stand, it
was story-telling time. After hearing stories about chickens, dogs, and
cats, we were wondering if the same thing happened to the "Cat"
in the bottom of the pond-as did to the one in Harley's story, when it got
locked in the freezer. Only Duard knows for sure!
A Salute to all those on the Daddy Noaks grave detail.
BEST WORKERS: Barb, Nita Harley, Max, and Glen
TEC. ADVISORS and DECORATORS: David, Shamane, Cyle, little Tina, Bob,
Mike.
OBSERVERS and PHOTOGRAPHERS: Glenna, Merna, Carla
DUNE BUGGY DRIVER FOR INSPECTOR: Garn
INSPECTOR: Grandma. She said the entire detail did a wonderful job.
The reunion came to a close about noon on Monday, when the last of the
die-hards started for home. Grandma was in that group. Everyone had a
great time, and we hope all that couldn't make it this year can be there
next time.
SEE YOU THERE!
OBSERVED AND OVERHEARD
No one mentioned that there was a misspelled word on the invitation, so we
will save the critic's prize for next year. The prize was a live
rattlesnake. (Feed him lots of salamander until then Jamie, as we hear
that you know first hand how good it tastes!)
I wouldn't drink that stuff if I were choking to death! (What was that
stuff Glenna?)
You know what is really fun-stick a feather up someone's nose while
they are sleeping, they will hit themselves in the nose so hard it gives
them a nosebleed! (Did you learn that from Boyd, Bob? Or have you turned
into and Arizona Stripper all on your own?)
That is not really homemade root beer; I'll have another drink to make
sure! (Well was it or wasn't it Glen?)
I swore I wasn't coming, but here I am-this is the best root beer I
have ever tasted, I can hardly wait to come back next year! (Glad you had
a swell time Barb.)
Sure Max, I'll give you the recipe, but it's gonna cost ya! (Sock it to
him Merna.)
You can sit on my lap, but don't ask me to walk with you, see these
legs they are old! (When they got into action they didn't look that old
Nita.)
Who inspired Boyd to build a new structure, could it have been Judy?
Mike says that it has fewer snakes and less fragrance than the old one!
Sure is a nifty new outhouse.
Someone kicked a hole in the cistern, and let the water out. Do you
know anything about that, big Tina? Don't you know you shouldn't waste
water on the Strip-besides that, someone was using it as a beverage
cooler! (Was that you Tris?)
Barry beat Duard in a dart game, after giving him a 14-point handicap.
Way to go Bare!
Arnie was sorry that he didn't come to the reunion when he heard about
the dune buggy. (Serves him right.)
Who can drive from the ranch to town in an hour and ten minutes? That
includes stopping four times. Once to give Barb mouth to mouth
resuscitation for dust inhalation, once to get Carla's head unstuck from
the top of the van, and twice just to look at the scenery-Clue: He lives
in Las Vegas and has a brother named Hal, and he must be a good driver
because Lorene didn't even get car sick.
That is all the dang nonsense for this time---SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR |