Day 1 - Friday
The informal social gathering took place on a Friday evening at the Prairie Bar & Grill in Brush Prairie, a couple of miles from the PHS campus. About 70 or so of my classmates showed up, many of them I have not seen since high school. There was socializing, some dancing (along with a live band) and even a few tears shed. I have heard about this place, but never been there before. This is only the beginning of a fun-filled three day weekend with memories to share and time for catching up.

Day 2 - Saturday
The classmates and their spouses enjoyed a buffet dinner of Pacific Northwest cuisine at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel. A DJ was there playing music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the present day. Door prizes were handed out. We also gathered around for a class picture along the stairway by the front desk of the hotel (framed and hanging on my wall). It was another fun-filled night, and everyone was having a great time.

Day 3 - Sunday
It turned out to be a pleasant Sunday afternoon for the picnic at Blue Lake Park. I got a chance to talk to more classmates and saw some of their kids. Everyone enjoyed some hot dogs, chips and soft drinks. I realized I forgot the charcoal and matches, but luckily there was a Fred Meyer store only a couple of miles from the park. With the receipt from the gate admission, I did not have to pay again. There were lots of activities for the kids, so they were not bored at all. It was another great day.

In General
It was great seeing everyone there. I was disappointed for those who didn't make it. Many had other commitments with family and friends that were scheduled well before the reunion. Now with the convenience of modern technology such as cell phones and the internet, it is much easier to get in touch with our classmates. We'll get to see each other again when we have another reunion in five or ten years (or even sooner with informal gatherings).

There was another gathering scheduled for December, but because of bad weather, I unfortunately did not make it. There was more than a foot and a half of snow during the holiday season.