kimball 5th 3

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...."

Oops sorry wrong show.

This show should start off with in 2006 and Idea came to be fruition for a 50th birthday party hosted at Gig and Brads in Tempe Arizona.

From there a tradition was bornIn 2007 our next stop was Barre Vermont where Patty

and Connie were gracious enough to host the event.

For the third reunion in 2008 Crystal & Manny opened their home in Peachtree City Georgia to everyone.

Look Some how Deb got

inside the plane and

everyone said she did not make it this day because she was not feeling well.

In 2009 it was back to Michigan for our 35th class reunion that Shellee and Deb help put together. All the

mini reunion members also got together

In 2010 preparations in Ponchatoula Louisiana were being made to have the group come to the deep south for

the 5th annual reunion

All preparations were finished just in time for our first arrivals, John and Froan . We all got in the Reunion

family van and made our way to the airport to pick up the group.

Arriving at the airport you had to be in the van. If you look real close at the sign on the right you will see we are going the wrong way. Ask John or Froan to explain.

First to arrive Brad & Gig

I sure am glad we did not have to wait long for everyone else to arrive we were running out of room on the table to put the empties.

Kimball Knights shirt given to me by Brad and Gig. Way too cool.

Let the Party Begin!!!!!!!!!!!

This person does not seem to appreciate the fun we are about to have.

After everyone checked in at the hotel a stop at Bohnings Supermarket to pick up a few items for the party.

After a stop at the supermarket we all went

to the house where everyone got something to

drink of their favorite libation put together a

plate of food found a seat and relaxed for some great conversation.

After a while the party gravitated into the kitchen where the

Margarita machine and the bottle of Corazon Tequila were located.

The next 6 photos is a series of what the night

started to turn into. I have no words to

describe what happened next. You had to be

there to appreciate it.

After that everyone moved the party out to the pool. No

photos available thank God.

When the party ended for the first night a few of the group made a

stop at Johns favorite place before retiring to the hotel.

Thursday

Thursday started off with Manny spending some

quality time with Pookey.

A few photos before we start out for the day.

At Ponchatoula City Hall waiting for the Mayor but where is John.

There he is watching from the side lines

Bob Zabbia Mayor of Ponchatoula

Just after the Mayor presented the group with honorary Ponchatoula Citizenship.

After the group was done inside we got ready to leave when John went outside and over to the Bell for the USS Ponchatoula.

A great time for a photo with one of the youngest Chief of Police in the United States Bry Layrisson

After all that the group walked back to the house where we all got in the Van. As you can tell from Brads expression he was very excited because he found out we were going to go on a swamp tour.

Jane seems to be enjoying what the alligator is doing.

Time to load up on the boat for the swamp tour with the best tour guide in the south MELVIN

MELVIN!!!!

Before we leave the dock a few words from the best tour

guide in the business. John “Melvin” Sheridan

Dragon fly knees

Here comes the

gator

Here gator, gator, gator

There he is

John doing Elton Johns impression of the crocodile rock.

5 star hotel on the bayou

We put this out for you Deb but you never

showed.

Coming back to the dock where we started

Time for Lunch!

After lunch it was back to the house for

a few drinks and some R & R talking with our friend and watching the Saints

game.

Friday morning started of at Paul’ s Café a local

family owned restaurant. Homemade Strawberry Daiquiris were the drink

of choice. It seemed to go great with pancakes and

eggs

Some Local Rum giving to me by Paul the owner for the group to try.

If you can’t stop traffic by waving at them

Then show them your ass

John just can’t believe Lorri just did that.

So after that little show the day became all about

Lorri

Manny is not sure what this is

So the best thing to do is to ask Shellee

And if that was not good enough Brad comes over to add his thoughts.

Back at the house for a little breather before we leave for Oak Alley Plantation.

We almost forgot the Winger.

I am really not sure what this was all about. The Ne w Orleans area brings out another side in people.

I just love this one. Read the sign and then look across the street. If that’s not Kimball people then I don’t know what is.

Lunch at the Oak Ally Restaurant

And this is why they put us in the back room of the restaurant

Jayne was not impressed with fried

alligator tail.

Now a word from John “Melvin” Sheridan

on Oak Ally Plantation

After an afternoon at Oak Alley Plantation we went back

to the house to relax by the pool and get ready for a

Southern style dinner put on by Joanne. Also Shellee and

John took time to spend a few quality moments with the

boys.

Those area some big @*S sausages

I am sorry but I am just speechles

s.

Some relaxation in the pool before the water show.

Just when we all thought it was safe to go into the water the

Waffle House synchronized swim team showed up.

Ta Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

After everyone had dinner we all pitched into clean up before the night festivities started. Then it was into the dining room for a little celebration

Crystal and Brads

BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

A few moments to relax before the night really gets going.

OK here we GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Playing the game of Left, Right, Center.

This is like Fox news, we take the photos you come up with a caption

The WINNING

ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob won but I think Kim ended up with the money

After Rob won everyone's money we

went into the living room for a sing a long with

Froan as the choir director and John on

guitar.

A nice ending to a fun day.

Time to start a new day

The best way to start the morning off before leaving to spend the day in the French quarter

Some photos of Hurricane Katrina

damage

You just can’t leave Brad alone for a minute.

Time for more Drinks

Café Du Monde the best place for

Café au lait and beignets

What can I say……. Tourists

The French Quarter brings out your most hidden inhabitations

Jayne is so very happy that she is at Pat Obrien’s

Again one of those we take the photo you come up with the caption.

A great group of friends.

If seeing Manny was not enough.

A trip to Pat Obrien’s would not be complete without the Winger 2 step.

Dinner at Pat Obrien’s

A photo in front of the water fountain at Pat Obrien's before leaving to walk down Bourbon street and make our way back to the car to go

home.

A walk down Bourbon street at night.

This is what happens when you forget your keys and you are locked out of the house.

Thanks to Froan and John for the shirts.

This was a great end to a very special time with some fantastic friends.

2010 reunion was a blast. Here is to all our friends that could not make it. God

willing we look forward to seeing everyone next year at Froan and Johns in Florida.