First off, a big "thank you" to Bill and Pam Webner who make it all happen.
Most of us just show up and have a good time, and Bill and Pam love that and want no credit or praise, but folks should know how much they do behind the scenes to make it happen. It's pretty much a full year of planning and "getting it together" for Bill and Pam and they always deliver with a great event. Bill deals with the 4-H people, signs the contracts, gets the insurance through NEATO, contacts the vendors for donations, gets all the raffle items together, arranges for the Friday Great Lakes keg, gets the registration stuff together, pays all the bills and handles a host of other items too long and numerous to go into here. Pam does everything else and that list is endless. Yes, there are many other volunteers and helpers who deserve mention and praise, but a special thanks go out to Bill and Pam. So thank you Bill and Pam for all you do!
So what's a LEAKOIIL experience on KI like? Everyone's experience is different, but it doesn't take a whole lot to enjoy the island and the VW experience offered by this event. Some like to party, some like to relax, and still others like to explore. On KI there's room for all that and more!
Here are a few photos and I hope you share some photos and your experiences as well. I'll post more later when I have more time.
Half the fun is just getting there. It's always refreshing when you don't have to wait too long for the ferry. Ken and I timed it pretty close.
We learned a lot about concrete on the ride over. Did you know it costs $525 to bring a concrete truck on the ferry? And that doesn't include the cost of the concrete!
When you get there it's always fun to cruise the main drag and check out the little "downtown" area.
We often have to wait to get into the campgrounds, but having the extra help to set up doesn't seem to hurt.
The registration committee were all smiles!
A huge shout out to Chuck Spence & family who not only brought, stocked and maintained the hot dog machine, but also brought these wonderful machines that tranquilized the young and old alike! (Hey Chuck, I think I owe you for a mirror!
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OK, John Muir has his critics, but this is a bit much!
When things get a little crazy at the campsite, you can sneak away to the Brewery in town.
The nut brown ale has a calming effect.
I know I'm old because I remember both Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie. You young guys don't!
"The future's so bright, I'm gonna need shades!" We're gonna need to take that polisher away from Berea Bob!
"I wish that adult would go get us an engine block!"
Oceanside condo? Yea, that's available!
Randy drove this all the way up from Ky. Word is he only stopped because he reached the lake and couldn't go any farther!
Managing the largest scooter business on the Great Lakes is a 'thirsting' experience. Word is this was a tough negotiation.
These thieves thought the hubcaps on this thing were so ugly they brought it back to the rightful owner!
One awesome DC that looked great on the beach!
More photos in a little bit....
