My Grandpa's BFF, Lari, has planned this super cool celebration at my Mama's childhood summer stomping ground Camp Dearborn for this May (my Grandpa Tom's birthday is May 21st).
It is going to be so fun and I can't wait! My Mama has told me all about the fun she used to have there, and how her and her friends and family looked forward to this magical week each June. She even used to celebrate her birthdays there!
My Grandpa got the nickname "Ranger" Tom because he was just like a forest ranger while they were at this very special place called Camp D. Oh yeah, he made campfires, predicted the weather, and even fished tent keys that accidentally fell into Port-a-Johns (ew). Oh, and she has many, many more stories about all the fun that was had at this special place.
It has been quite a while since they've all been there, but from what I hear they ruled the roost back in the heyday! You know, long before iPods, facebook, heck, even cellphones were around...
Back when going to the Cantine for now-and-laters and playing in a giant robot were daily occurrences, and spending time with friends making your own fun was how we spent our days.
My Mama says that "The F-Row Boys" left women fainting at the annual talent show and even beat the Camp D workers in an exciting softball blow-out. They are legends in their own time...
Wow! It sounds like a lot of fun to me.
I mean, you have to know that our friends and family are going to do it up just right!
Weather you went to Camp D or not, come out and celebrate one of Ranger Tom's favorite family vacations, where you were (and will be) having a blast surrounded by the ones you love!
Come for the day or stay for a night or two. Either way we'll be celebrating, raising money for a great cause and, most of all, having a great time like the 'old days'.
First
Annual Grandpa's Gift Golf Tournament and Camp Dearborn Family Weekend
Benefiting the OI (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) Foundation
Hello!
You are cordially (and
very enthusiastically) invited to a family-oriented, fun-filled weekend at Camp Dearborn (in Milford, Michigan), and the 1st Annual Grandpa's Gift Golf Tournament.
To be held in memory
and in celebration of Grandpa “Ranger” Tom.
Where:
When:
Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27th,
2013
Come celebrate and relax with fellow campers beside the fire, while slinging horseshoes, playing euchre, and just hanging out
reminiscing at the beach or poolside.
We’ll be catching up and creating lots of fun new memories.
Never been to Camp Dearborn? Well, this is your chance at a camping
experience unlike any other! (click on the links above to see what it’s like!)
Specifics: You can come for the day, stay
for a night or the entire 3-day weekend.
There will be 50/50 tournaments and festivities galore throughout the
weekend: horseshoe, euchre, kickball, arts and crafts and sing-a-longs for the
kids, barbequing and much, much more.
All of this culminating on Sunday
with The First Annual Grandpa’s Gift 9 hole golf tournament to benefit The OI
Foundation (http://www.oif.org), a cause very
near to Tom’s large heart.
Tent Rental: tent cost is $35/night
or $105 for the whole weekend. Cabins are available and those sleep 6 and cost
Tents sleep 6 (2 bunk beds and 2 cots) and are
plenty spacious for a family. Each tent
has an outdoor closable kitchenette and a covered picnic table. No sleeping on the ground or critters
here! We camp in style!
Golf Tournament: To be held on Sunday,
May 26th. Entrance fee to
golf is $50 per person. For those who
want to come out and show their support (but aren’t sure about their golf
skills) there will also be a silent auction, treats, refreshments and great
company!
Please follow this link to learn more and sign up for any
activities that sound fun!
So come out and celebrate with all of us!
The price is right for the great time we’ll be having,
support for a great cause and remembering the man who kept us all smiling.
As always, Ranger predicts the weather to be perfect and
good times to be had by all.
We hope to see you
there!!
www.hoorayformaggieshae.blogspot.com
- to learn more about our OI story
For questions, to
reserve your tent or find out more, please contact us at
Oh yeah, here's The F-Row Gang (some of them at least!)
circa 1985?
Really wonderful post! about Grandpa's Gift Golf Tournament & Camping Weekend of Fun! that celebrate and relax with fellow campers beside the fire, while slinging horseshoes, playing euchre, and just hanging out reminiscing at the beach or poolside.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Harry!
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