Change For A Nickel

There is so much to talk about that I just don’t know where to begin. So let’s start with the most obvious place. Wal-Mart! Did you know that Bentonville, Arkansas is the home of this retail jaugernaut?? Did you also know that Wal-mart was the world’s largest retailer?? Here are some more fun facts you may not be aware of. I mention this because I spent more time in Wal-mart this past weekend than I care to spend in a lifetime! I think I was there a total of 6 times over the 4 days I was in Arkansas. I know it’s crazy, but I digress. Back to the reunion festivities!

The family reunion met and exceeded my expectations. How it met my expectations: It was hot as hell, mosquitos were out of control, crazy relatives were represented (You know who you are!). Let’s see, did I mention it was hot as hell? That one needs to be said several times. IT WAS HOT AS HELL!!! The high temperature in Pine Bluff never went below 100 degrees. When anyone says, “Oh once you get above 90 degrees it all feels the same.” That’s bull shit! I could tell the difference! Ninety degrees would have been an ice age! How did the reunion exceed my expectations, you ask? I actually had a great time! And you thought I was going to say something really caddy. I expected to have a decent time but I really did enjoy myself. It is always good to see family and I will be the first to admit I don’t do it enough. I especially enjoyed watching cousins I grew up with chasing after kids of their own. Fun times…for me!

The next family reunion is scheduled for 2009 in Portland, OR. Wow! I had no idea my family got passed the Rockies! Who knew?! Maybe some day I can get one or more of them to cross the big pond and visit the real homeland of Africa. Now that would be a real family reunion!