The Wabun Times: October 22, 2011

,Marg and I left Wabun almost two weeks ago after 12 days of absolutely gorgeous weather that eased our shutting the camp down for the winter. We were joined by Wabun carpenter, Ian Cameron, who was invaluable in assisting us, or, really, maybe we assisted him. Just before leaving, we enjoyed a fabulous Canadian Thanksgiving dinner on the other side of the island with the Foster men - all Wabun alums: grandfather, Bo, 1940s; sons Mike and Tim, 70s; and grandsons Ryan and Evan, 2000s. They were joined by two friends of Evan. Tim was our master chef and really outdid himself with the cuisine. Incidentally, Tim and Linda Foster will be hosting the annual Boxborough Wabun Reunion on Sunday, November 13th at 2:30 PM (15 Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA, 978-263-5837, lindatimfoster@comcast.net) - note, the NE Patriots have a night game that Sunday - wonderful that an NFL titan team would schedule a game so as to accommodate Wabun folks coming together - hope to see you there.

2011 Canadian Thanksgiving at Wabun - Tim in center, Bo on right

After three days back in New Hampshire, Marg and I headed off to Las Vegas for a few days with Marg's sister and her husband - we've been told that Vegas had to be on our bucket list. In Vegas we linked up with former Wabun Chef and Caretaker, Rob Huff. We had a most enjoyable dinner together and caught up with his happenings as a Chef with J. W. Marriott. It felt like old times with Rob, when we all lived on the island and traded off in hosting each other for dinner together once a week. One of those dinners that Rob prepared that really stood out was what I believe was the first-ever for anyone I know - a Surf, Turf, and Air repast - fried pickerel, roasted moose rib, and bacon-wrapped ruffed grouse - yummmmm!

Marg, Rob, Dave and Janet Manning, et moi at Vegas get-together


Surf, Turf and Air

Back in New Hampshire last Tuesday night, and now scanning photos and soliciting articles for this year's Newsletter, scheduling and preparing for this year's reunions, and battening down the NH hatches for winter 2011-12. Speaking of reunions, Elizabeth Worgan just sent me a photo of a mini reunion she enjoyed with Marc Foster, Marcy Shappy, and Heidi Nocka. I'm told these take place across the country each year. If you happen to know of or be a part of such a get-together, please let me know and send a photo if you can.

Left to right - Marc, Marcy, Heidi and Elizabeth.

Please accept a couple of notices:
-Wabun gathering tomorrow, Sunday afternoon, October 23rd at the home of Jeff Harrington (Wabun A, 2011), hosted by mom and dad, Liz and Andrew Harrington (Wabun, 1976 & 1981) - 57 Radcliffe Road, Wellesley, MA - 781-235-5778 - andrew@harrington2.com
-Wabun Reunion at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City on Saturday, November 5th at 3:30 PM - 501 Lexington Ave. - hosted by Phoebe Knowles - 917-345-6784 - phoebe.knowles@gmail.com. Side note - my sister, Helen Lewis Moore, and her group, Queen of Hearts, will be performing at the Roger Smith that evening - see reservation information on Wabun's Facebook.

Marg has introduced a What/Where is it? section in our Newsletter - Here's a bonus question I'd like to contribute in that same vein: a Wabun Tervis mug is poised to be sent to the first of you who can identify the meaning/significance/advertizing intention of the following: