...countdown begins!

Time until Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 12:00:00 Noon
28 days
668 hours
40137 minutes
2408275 seconds

That is a countdown. With only days until the Family Reunion we are excited to have received a few more responses as to who will be joining us on the weekend.

We are happy the fireban has been lifted and it looks like we will be enjoying a few fires. Arrangements have been made for firewood for the weekend however, if there is anyone that is aware of free firewood that would be greatly appreciated.

Keith and Carol were kind enought to stop in at Antler Hill during their travels to provide an udpate. The trees on the north side of the property have been removed so there is a clear view of Highway 2, we will have to be thoughtful of where people park. There has also been a playground area development with swings and slides which will be great for the smaller kids.

We once again ask that you take a few moments and confirm who will be attending from your family, guesstimates are welcomed, as well as ONE Word, from each person, that comes to mind when you think of the Quaife reunions and family events. Also, don't forget to revisit the post on March 6th for the Survival Game. Each entry will be entered into a draw.


...on another note has anyone seen the Gnome?

It is hard to believe

that one long weekend has already passed. For many of us the 4 weekends throughout the summer are quickly booked, and this year is no exception.

We are hopeful that you have decided to join family over the July Long Weekend at the bi-annual Quaife reunion. The July 1st holiday actually falls on the Friday so we have Antler Hill (Old Pole Road) from Thursday afternoon until Monday afternoon for those that are able to enjoy an extended weekend.

We will enjoy some of the same activites such as baseball and horsehoes. We will also have a Bocce Ball Tournament so please bring your Bocce sets if you have one. There will also be a relay race (thanks for the suggestion) that will provide chuckles and entertainment for all those that partipate as well as spectators.

Remember to bring your cameras!!

It is very important that we know who is attending to arrange for food etc.

Saturday evening will be a supper, menu to be confirmed and Sunday morning as a Twoonie Breakfast, so make sure you have change. We will provide more details around the Supper on Saturday over the next couple of weeks.

If you have any questions please feel free to comment on the blog site or by email to scresort@telusplanet.net.

and the...

We are hearing alot of chatter about

campers being packed, trips planned to vacation homes,road trips and outdoor renovations so it must be close to the May Long Weekend. The upcoming weekend seems to be the weekend that starts the camping/summer season and this year, even with the inclement weather, is no exception. We have seen several trailers travelling down the highways to campgrounds and off-road areas for a weekend of enjoyment.

So that would mean the next long weekend is - that's right the Family Reunion Weekend. All the brainstorming has turned into activites for the weekend and some great games. There will be some great opportunities to share your stories and memories with the group as a whole and spend some quality time with family.

The Reunion is being held at Old Pole Road, the same as previous years, so there will be access to power and water for those tenters. We have been told there are some improvements, we will confirm and let everyone know.

We are still looking for a few items - if you would please take a few moments to provide your comments on the blog or via email to scresort@telusplanet.net that wuold be greatly appreciated.

Who is coming? We are interested in knowing how many in your group are attending and for what days. This will assist in planning activities and meals. If you are unsure please guesstimate. A BIG thank you to those that have already responded.

ONE Word that comes to mind when you think of the Quaife family. The words are critical to the raffle so please take a few moments and send a quick email with your word. Keep in mind, this is one word from each person, so please feel free to brainstorm within your family and come up with a few. For those that have already provided a word, please feel free to send another on behalf of a family member.

As always, please ensure that you share this address with those that may not have received information on the reunion.

Until next time....

...don't forget to pack your roasting stick for campfire treats yum!!

Happy Spring and

a belated Happy Mothers day to all those wonderful Moms out there. We hope you enjoyed your weekend and some relaxing time.

It is great to see the trees budding and maybe we will see a flower or two soon, which quickly reminds us there is not alot of time left before the reunion.

We are still looking for confirmation on who will be attending; what ONE word comes to mind when you think of the Quaife family and/or reunions; and do not forget the survival game (March 6th post).

We have also heard there are challenges with posting to the blog site. It is our understanding you have to have a google account etc. If you do not have a google account and wish to comment please send your comments/suggestions to scresort@telusplanet.net and we will post them on your behalf.

Please make sure to check back often (and share with those that may not have seen it yet) for exciting updates on the reunion.

Enjoy the weather!!

Time is ticking.....

...and it is hard to believe it is only a couple of months until we all get together.

We have now confirmed the reunion will be at Antler Hill from June 30 - July 3. We have been advised (Thanks Uncle Brian) that construction will not pose a problem for us, so that is a relief, now we only have to keep our fingers crossed for the weather.

There has been some concerns expressed about the ability to post comments to the blog. It is our understanding in order to post a comment you have to have a google account. If you do not have a google account please feel free to send your comments to scresort@telusplanet.net and we will post them on your behalf.

There are still a few outstanding items that we need to deal with. They are all important so it would be appreciated if you would take a few minutes and provide a quick blog comment or email response at your convenience.

ONE WORD - we are looking for one word that comes to mind when you think of the Quaife family, reunions or events that have taken place.

WHO IS COMING - it is appreciated if you would advise us how many in your family is coming. Please be inclusive of the kids that don't live at home, or the parents that have not responded. We are looking for numbers to determine how much food is needed.

SURVIVAL GAME - please remember to enter your answers to the Survival Game, posted in February. There will be a draw for all those that provided their answers.

As the time gets closer more things will be happening so please keep looking at the blog for updates.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at scresort@telusplanet.net.

Thanks!

Happy Hop Hop

The snow is finally starting to take a hint and leave so the bunnies can come out to play. In the spirit of Easter we thought we would share some Easter traditions from around the world.

For many, the thought of colorful hard-boiled eggs and chocolate bunnies come to mind when you first mention Easter. But Easter food traditions vary around the world with different cultures enjoying their own favorite dishes.

Hot Cross Buns and Simnel Cake are both popular Easter treats in the U.K. Traditionally, Hot Cross Buns are eaten on Good Friday and Simnel Cake, a light fruit cake covered in marzipan, then toasted, is enjoyed on Easter Sunday.

In Italy, no Easter table is complete without eggs, bread and La Colomba - a traditional Italian Easter sponge cake sprinkled with almonds and sugar crystals on top in the shape of a dove, the symbol of peace. But, the traditions vary from region to region. Neopolitans love Pastiera, a pie filled with ricotta and candied fruit.

Eggs are the most recognized symbol of Easter, and choclate eggs are especially popular throughout the world. Germany and France were the first countries to intoduce a solid chocolate egg at Easter (thank you very much).

In North America, it's all about the ham. Whether it's smoked, glazed ham or honey ham - there are plenty of ways to showcase the meal's center piece. Let's not forget about the decorating of eggs.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend with family and friends, decorating eggs, enjoying some chocolate, sharing a meal and enjoying family traditions.

Happy Easter!

April showers bring May flowers...

... is what we learned as children. Well, for those of you living south of Red Deer the song needs to be changed to April snow flurries are frustrating and it is only 3 months until the July long weekend.

I know that for some of you it will be a very busy year with weddings, graduations, other reunions and who can forget the new babies that will be arriving soon. We are hopeful that everyone will be able to make time to join us for the whole weekend, but if not, at least be able to stop by for a visit.

Here comes the biggest question - we need to know how many of your family will be attending and if it is for the whole weekend or just part of it. This will help in planning the meals and specific activities. it would also be great if you would let us know how many of those attending are under the age of 14. If you don't know right now a guesstimate would be appreciated so we can start looking at the numbers.

You can provide this information in a post comment or please send it to scresort@telusplanet.net.

Let's all keep our fingers crossed for good weather on the July Long Weekend!