The Baja party was great. We enjoyed lots of yummy deserts, ate over 6 gallons of chili, used 17 rolls of toilet paper, and 3 cans of Lysol. At least 57 people were present despite a dozen no shows and several cancelations. We all went home with sore tummies, not from my cooking, but from all the deep belly laughs.
Beautiful photos were conjoined with incriminating stories about the participants. All those who could not join us in Baja were truly jealous after seeing our plethora of pictures or sea anemones, seals, sea lions, sea slugs, starfish (sea stars), sea urchins, and so much more. Nora Sinkankas and others literally drooled on themselves when we told our whale stories.
A big thank you to Cindy Sherbon, Casey Wieczorek, Nancy Hardman, and their families for allowing me to abuse them all night. You are true friends and absolutely family. (By the way, everyone who attended, only half the stories were actually true. Imagine that!!!)
Michael Sinkankas took home the prize in the best dressed Baja themed costume using an OKC Kayak Shirt. Go Michael. Dave Brinker only came for the few swimsuit photos that were shown. And Casey proved once again that she really is a weirdo!
Now, are we going to do this again? Absolutely. If you are new to the group, we have had fish frys, pool parties, picnics, slide shows, glow in the dark rubber chicken volleyball, and so much more. Even if you have never joined us for a paddle, you are and will be made to feel welcome at these events. Social paddles are also a good way to meet new friends. I have always said that the kayaks are fun, the places we travel to spectacular, but most importantly, the fellowship unmatched.
Don’t take my word for it, We have folks who drive from Enid, Stillwater, Norman, Weatherford, and even Wichita, KS just for our social paddles and other events. Get involved now via the continuing socials, open pool kayaking, and more. Photos will soon be posted on the blog at www.okckayak.com.
Jack put it best in his thank you note, “Dave, What a fun evening! …and the food was great too! The dinner and floor show was at least a $25 show!,” ……and in my opinion, the company priceless.
Thank you to all who participated in this fun night.
Sincerely,
Dave