Meet Will

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will_dem_smallHi everyone – meet Will.  Will is my nephew, and is my sister Melissa’s oldest son.

Aside from his youthful good looks Will has one other major characteristic – he is really smart. The tests prove it, and he freely admits it.

You might think you’re smart – but you’re not – at least compared to Will.

I encountered Will’s mental acuity when he  almost beat me at checkers last Christmas – the game was a draw.  From the stunned expression on his face I could almost hear his brain  repeating “this does not compute”. It’s unlikely he’ll let that happen again.

will_2_sparklersAt BAGSFOW, when Will’s not dominating at the gaming table or performing other feats of cerebral dexterity he will play a very important role managing the technical aspects of the event.

At right we see Will performing a bit of nuclear fusion in his spare time.  Now if he can only invent a way to clean his bedroom!

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

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gir5ls3and food, drinks

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karaoke5 Karaoke! Time to channel your inner rock star, sultry singer, secret extrovert.  We are kicking the boys out (don’t feel too bad for them, they are going to see the outdoor play Tecumseh) and then breaking out in a night of girly fun.

There will be karaoke3super fun makeup, props, and over 1000 songs to choose from.  Sing a song and pick a prize!

 

And if you karaoke6are worried that this will happen, remember that we are all family and will love you even more if you stink at singing.  The pictures won’t tell how good or bad you are!

 

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Oh yeah, girls just wanna have fun!

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Hoedown in the Hocking Hills!

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squaredancingYeee-Haw!  Swing your partner and do-si-doh!  Hey, keep off the toes.  That’s right. Get out your steel toed cowboy boots and your prettiest crinolines – the Hale/Quiring clans are going square dancing.  Friday July 19th, after the rehearsal, we all head over to Uncle
Buck’s Riding and Drinking Barn for a finger lickin’ good meal and then an evening of old fashioned square dance fun. It all begins at 6:30 PM.

squarecallerStarting at 7 PM, Gary Lehman and the Country Strings will be performing – and some of their wives will be there to show us all the ropes. (This isn’t actually their picture…)

Here is what Logan Daily News’ LESLIE GRAY has to say about them:

LOGAN — This week’s Music in the Park performers are Gary Lehman and The Country Strings, who will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday in Logan’s Worthington Park.

“We’ve played here for a number of years off and on since it started,” Gary Lehman, lead singer and drums, said.  The remaining band members of Gary Lehman and The Country Strings include Paul Sneider of Lancaster on steel guitar; Bob Holland of Hebron, lead guitar, rhythm bass and vocals; Bob Parsley of Groveport, lead bass and vocals; and Stephanie Magill of Groveport, bass and vocals.

The band formed based on friendships and associations with other musicians throughout the years.  Lehman and Sneider have performed together for about 40 years, beginning in a different band. Holland has been with the group about 25 years, Parsley about 10 years and his daughter Magill about five years.

“We really do a lot of old standard country,” Lehman said. The group also plays square dance music when the opportunity arises.

For the past 25 years, Gary Lehman and The Country Strings have performed at the Gibisonville Recreation Center the first Saturday of every month from November to March for round and square dances.

squarefinalGood Food! Square dancing! In a “drinking barn”! What more could you ask for?

 

Bob and Gayle’s Stupendously Fabulous Orthodox Wanderings

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bob_gayle_born_moscowWhen we originally registered BAGSFOW.com we didn’t realize how versatile the name would be.

BAGSFOW is honored to be the unofficial non-corporate sponsor for Bob and Gayle Born’s (one of my big sisters)  trip to Russia. Their trek takes them on a tour of Orthodox churches, museums and historical sites throughout Russia.  They say they’ve been walking up to six miles a day (at that rate it will only take them 3 years to cross the entire country).

We’re looking forward to being regaled around the campfire with tales from their journey – and I know they’ll be glad to be back in the USA eating some fine southern Ohio cooking!  However it’s not all cabbage and Borst in Russia…this is where they ate in Saint Petersburg. Dinner in St. Petersburg

Church Museum on Red SquareOn the 4th of July, they were at Red Square.  Pretty spectacular!  All the way USA, comrades!

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Gina’s Gourmet Desserts

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wedding cakeThis photo is the inspiration for BAGSFOW’s wedding cake!  Ours will be two tiered with raspberry and custard filling, and lemon cheesecake filling. Yum!

Gina has been making cakes, desserts, donuts and pies for over 35 years.  Let’s all give it up for Gina!

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And now it’s time to play, Guess What Gina Will Be Making?  A small hint: one night the dessert will be gluten free but delicious.

brownies  pineapple cake2cheesecake

coconut cream pie

 

If you guessed this one, you are wrong!  Trick question. I don’t much like coconut…

Four fabulous desserts, so little time to eat them!

 

Hocking Hills KOA & Gem Mine

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gem_miningFolks of all ages agree that Hocking Hills Gem Mine is loads of fun! Whether you purchase a bag or a bucket you are sure to find a variety of gem stones. Our gem rough material includes gems like sapphire, amethyst, peridot, obsidian, moonstone, emerald, garnet and more. If you choose a bucket you may also find items like fossils, shark teeth, polished gem stones, arrowheads or a cut and polished gem stone ready to be mounted. Buckets are great for families or groups to share. Ask about availability of our Specialty Buckets that contain beautiful genuine cut and polished gemstones like emerald or sapphires along with all the goodies of our standard buckets.

Logan/Hocking Hills KOA
29150 Pattor Rd
Logan, OH 43138
800.562.0251 Reservations
740.385.4295 Information
mine@hockinghillskoa.com

 

Congratulations to Madeleine!

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mads_grad_soloMadeleine Rose Hale, Brian’s daughter,  graduated this summer from UC Berkeley with a B.A. in Gender and Women’s Studies – which she plans to parlay into a law degree.

This August Madeleine heads to the Netherlands for a 6 month post-graduate program at Utrecht University.

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Dear Old Mom & Dad

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dorkstalkingFred is 32 years old and he is still single. One day a friend asked, “Why aren’t you married? Can’t you find a woman who will be a good wife?”
Fred replied, “Actually I’ve found many women that I have wanted to marry, but when I bring them home to meet my parents, my mother doesn’t like them.”
His friend thinks for a moment and says, “I’ve got the perfect solution. Just find a girl who’s just like your mother.”
A few months later they meet again and his friend asks, “Did you find the perfect girl? Did your mother like her?”
With a frown on his face Fred answers, “Yes, I found the perfect girl. She was just like my mother. You were right, my mother liked her very much.”
The friend said, “Then what’s the problem?”
Fred replied, ” My father doesn’t like her.”

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Tecumseh Outdoor Drama – Boy’s Night Out

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tecumseh_horseWitness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700’s. (visit site » )

The huge, outdoor stages of the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre afford the audience a unique viewing experience. You will sit beneath the stars in the beautiful amphitheatre as sheer spectacle surrounds you with a herd of galloping horses, live military cannon in action, and the most dazzling battle sequences offered on the American stage.

Often emulated within the outdoor drama industry, “Tecumseh!” continues to set the standard for innovative production techniques. Over 100 people are involved each summer in bringing this exciting drama to life. The sights and sounds of natural elements serve to heighten this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.

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