Family Reunion

This weekend, I attended my family reunion in the mountains of NC. We had a great time! I think the official count was 75.

Friday, we left for Spartanburg. It was pouring down rain and traffic was a little rough. We booked a room at the "new" Marriott in Spartanburg for $70. What a beautiful hotel!! $70 is a steal at this hotel.

Saturday morning, we headed north. The drive was nice and beautiful with the leaves changing. Traffic cooperated and the trip up to the mountains was uneventful.

We arrived and started mingling with realtives I have not seen in a few years. I have had to drill the last couple of years and haven't been able to attend.

Everyone brings a dish for lunch. We decided a few years ago that most people didn't like taking all of the food home so we started coming back about 6 for dinner. It works out well. We started eating around 1:00 and some of the older folks started singing after eating. We left arouns 3 for a nap back at the hotel.

After dinner, one of my relatives always invites the same group of musicians for music. They are good 'ol mountain men who play bluegrass and old baptist hymns. They are great and everyone always looks forward to hearing them.

We decided to take a different route back. It was about a half hour quicker than our normal route.

Overall, I had a great weekend. I am hoping I will be in town for next year's reunion!!