Details and Neato Stuff!!!

Well, the time is getting close, very close and I am most excited!!!   I have a few new things to share with you...

• Gene Baker has finally registered!  Now if we can get Rodney Ceasar on board, there's a chance of a skit!  

• The LSU-Florida game, which we are gathering to watch on Saturday, has yet to be scheduled.  So here's the plan...   Come to the Bistro at game time or at 4 p.m., whichever is earlier.    

§  The Bistro will provide munchies during the game, and our buffet will open at 4 p.m.

§  If the game is early and you get REALLY hungry before the buffet, the Bistro will have a very limited menu from which you may order.

•  The menu looks great!   All kinds of Louisiana type food for those of you who miss home!  Soft drinks are included, and adult beverages are available at a cash bar!

• We're going to have music!    H. B. Smith, proficient on both guitar and bass, will be there to play tunes from the late 60's and early '70's.   He's a beloved fixture on the Central Louisiana music scene, and in demand for both musical and theatrical events. And yes, he can play Bobby's guitar, so you'll get a chance to hear what you're bidding on!   

• For an awesome sneak preview of the guitar check this out!  Talk about a test-drive!   http://vimeo.com/48667809/   The handsome young man playing is Eric Johanson, Frances Ward Johanson's son.    He's been playing with various Nevilles and most recently has been on tour with Grammy Award-winning Zydeco artist, Terrance Simien.

• By the by, Ronnie Caesar has agreed to be our auctioneer...   That should be a load of fun!    And it looks like there are a few local musicians who want to come in and bid on the guitar...   Hooray!    Also, Mike Blalock will handle our silent auction.   If you have anything to donate for it, please let me know soon.

• Just so you know...    Parc England Hotel is picking up half the bill for our music, and we have a donor for the other half, so we'll not be cutting into the Nun Fund, as Mike Conolly calls it!   The Hotel is also donating dinner for two for our silent auction, so if you haven't made reservations yet, please consider using them!

• Speaking of money...  for those who might be interested, I would be happy to make a full financial disclosure available to you when the reunion is over.   While I have been depositing your checks, Ted Powell and Herbie Way have authorized all expenditures, and Ted does the check-writing.