Tails may not be used but tales certainly will be told. Fritz Holt Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 16, 2016, at 12:39 PM, Scott C via Texascavers > <[email protected]> wrote: > > That is the most awesome Christmas party invite ever! Lol :) Love it! I was > cracking up while reading the part about the roof and the cat o nine tails! > Y'all must really bring it at your grotto party! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 16, 2016, at 8:38 AM, Geary Schindel via Texascavers >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Folks, >> The Bexar Grotto Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 17th from >> 6 pm until whenever at Geary and Sue Schindel's house located at 11310 >> Whisper Dawn in San Antonio. Phone is 210.479.2151. This is the same >> location as last year. The grotto will be providing a ham and other fixings >> and attendees are asked to bring an appropriate dish or dishes. There is a >> grill available in the backyard but we also encourage folks to bring dishes >> that have already been prepared as much of the kitchen space is taken up by >> blenders and glass containers and there is little room to prepare a dish. >> There is a microwave, oven, and stove top for heating up dishes as necessary. >> The grotto will not be providing adult beverages but please feel free to >> bring your own beverage of choice. Please make sure that you drink >> responsibly. >> There will also be a White Elephant gift exchange with certain restrictions. >> Gifts in the $5 to $20 range are appropriate and creative homemade gifts are >> always appreciated - especially if they are funny or related to caving >> (maybe another "Cat O 9" will make an appearance). The house rules are that >> If you receive a gift, you must take it home. If no one takes your gift, >> you have to take that home also. The only exception is beer, wine, or liquor >> - you can leave that. We would also encourage you to take home your dishes >> you bring and check out the selection as you may have one left over from >> last year. Please no pets as gifts - they tend to be left behind and usually >> end up in my neighbor's yard for some reason. >> We're all for a separate exchange for kids if a parent wants to organize >> that. My kids are great so no, you can't change your kids for my kids no >> matter how much my kids beg. >> Couple of ground rules: >> * Event attire is Christmas Casual. That means you're welcome to >> dress up or not but please, make sure you change out of caving cloths and >> leave muddy boots in the car. If you need a shower before the party, we have >> a hose in the backyard (and lotion - you can either use the lotion or "gets >> the hose."). >> * If you've had too much to drink, we will find someone to drive you >> home or find a place for you at or under the house. >> * Kids are welcome but they need to be well behaved. No running in >> and out of the house or playing around the fire in the backyard. Our house >> is not kid proof and we don't want anyone hurt. >> * Please be careful where you park and don't block any of the >> neighbor's drive ways. However, street parking is fair game so don't let >> anyone tell you otherwise. No open containers in the street and please don't >> throw any bottles in people's front or backyards. Note there is some >> construction in the neighborhood so be careful where you walk. >> * The hot tub is hot and open for business (102 F). If you want to >> get in, plan accordingly (Bring a towel if you have one.). Please no diving >> or jumping and no snorkels and masks and there is no lifeguard on duty. Tub >> at your own risk. >> * Please leave your guns at home. >> * No keg stands, that resulted in some pretty messy accidents at the >> last party and we don't need that in the house (however, I now have a >> plunger in every bathroom - live and learn). >> * If you get a Cat O Nine Tails in the gift exchange, we would >> recommend you put it away as they can leave some nasty long term marks for >> the inexperienced (as Rob K how we know that). >> * No pets, including service animals. We now have three pets that >> don't tolerate other animals very well - no matter how well trained they are. >> * Stay off the roof and out of the trees - no good can come of it >> (geezzz. I hate having to keep posting this every year). >> Hopefully, the ground rules aren't too restrictive. >> Geary and Sue Schindel >> 11310 Whisper Dawn >> San Antonio, Texas 78230 >> 210.479.2151 phone >> >> >> >> >> <winmail.dat> >> _______________________________________________ >> Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com >> [email protected] | Archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers > > _______________________________________________ > Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com > [email protected] | Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers _______________________________________________ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com [email protected] | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
