Hookups Desert Adventures; 1994

by Jim and Midge Vincent 

April 1994 

Dear “Hook-Ups”

 There are three kinds of people—those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who say, “what happened?”  You Hook-Ups are those who make things happen—such as good food, good times—and even a real honest to goodness bridge over not so troubled waters.  And we have one member who made strings and strings of not working lights—work again. 

Those of you who could not be with us missed the red ribbon cutting and Champagne toast when we dedicated the bridge after placing signs at each entrance.  One says “ORE HOUSE” the other side says “OAR HOUSE” and a nice plaque from the bridge fairy with all workers names on it.  Along the shore of the lake—near the south entrance to the bridge, Robb placed a memorial monument where he killed Al Thompson’s speedboat. 

Robb and Lenore each had an alternator virus attack hit each of their cars over the weekend.  First “Hook Up” arrivals on Thursday were Jim and Midge—and Tom and Edith—then came Robb and Don who left both their wives to arrive the next day.  About noon Friday slowly the R.V. Park started filling up with 15 rigs on the south side of the lake and three rigs on the north side.  Friday night we all enjoyed soups at the Hicks club house.  Nine O’clock Saturday morning a meeting was held at Lenore’s brother Hank clubhouse on the north shore of the lake.  Art was the Master of Ceremonies passing out very appropriate sticker badges to each man who worked on the bridge.  Then the bridge signs and plaque was given over to Robb and Lenore.  A champagne toast was made—then the ribbon cutting.  We all crossed over the bridge and some went to the “Sweetwater Shooting Range” where they had competition shooting and some played competition “Hand and Foot” card game.  Some went to see the “Dome House”. 

Dinner Saturday night was at Hicks’ clubhouse where we had a great bar-b-que dinner.  After dinner our Wagon Master and assistances handed out prizes for the best Bolo tie (Jim Vincent) best buckle (Fay Copeland) best bolo and buckle set (Al Beisel).  Prizes for the “Hand and Foot” game went to Lois Rok—Al Beisel—Ruth Ware and Don Fithian.  Jim Vincent was given the prize for the shooting competition.  Also after dinner, Leon Hastings and his partner taught us country western line dancing and later showed us how it really looks like when done right.  Sunday morning coffee—cereal—rolls—juice was served again at the Club House. 

Those attending were—Toni Armstrong—Lois Barleman—Harper and Agnes Brubaker—Frank and Eileen Cavanaugh—Fay and Lurline Copeland—Barney and Tiz Fry—Ken and Betty Hanke—Robb and Lenore Hicks—Tom and Edith Jones—Art and Marilyn Keenan—Ed and La Vern Kissell—Bob and Catherine Miller—Bob and Dotty Petersen—Al and Lois Roh—Jim and Midge Vincent—Jim and Ruth Ware—Guests were Don and Barbara Fithian—Al and Eileen Beisel—Wayne Copeland—John Petersen—Jeff and Kim Hicks. 

Again we thank you Robb and Lenore—Tom and Edith.  The real character of a person can be measured by what he does when no one is looking.  All four of you did a lot of work and planning when we were not looking.  Thanks to you Art—one thing you can give and still keep is your word.  And you told us it would be a nice looking bridge and it is. 

On Sunday eight of us “left overs” had our lunch out in the Oar House and Sunday night we had a cool breezy evening “chit chat” while also enjoying the Oar House.  Lets all try to remember that a smile is a curved line that sets things straight and it adds a great deal to face value.  Until we “Hook-Up” again this is Jim and Midge signing off.

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