Better Than A Baptist Love Fest

The Mallard Loop Church of Universal Harmony met at the lake August 10-12. Folks came from at least three states for this annual gathering. There were 40-45 people who sat down together at the groaning tables to celebrate life in general and each other in particular. David gave the blessing, and Robert gave the instruction..."children eat first." This basic tenet assures the long term future of this group. They give the best they have to nourish those who need it most. Amen.

Tony cooked all the meat for the feast. Dennis and Mary maintained the hospitality area.....we all ate and visited mostly at their site. Alecia did the planning and kept everyone up to date with her computer expertise. An event like this could not have happened without many hands pitching in to bring it all off so successfully.

Belated birthdays were celebrated. Chris got her wish for a pecan pie.lPaula dressed up with a little help from her friends.

Dennis, our resident clown--"McDuff," appears to be taking the event quite seriously.

Jim's boys, Reese and Carsten, found no shortage of things to do. There were lots of other kids to play with.

Ready for whatever the day may have in store for us.

Justin, at six plus months, was the youngest camper. Aunt Ginger, at 85, was our oldest. Grandpa and "Mr. Congeniality" greeted the early risers.

Some of us camped at the lake and some were day campers.

The emerald "holy" water of the Illinois now holds not only our children..... but their children also.

The ORIGINAL COUSINS of the Cousins Float