2012
Big Bear Lake
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Week 1 (15-16 Sep. 2012)
Week 2 (22-23 Sep. 2012)
Week 3 (29-30 Sep. 2012)
Week "3.5"-KTLA (02 Oct. 2012)
We left Big Bear at 0-Dark-30 (actually 04:22 according to Alex) (DSC02830)
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Here was the plan for the day (DSC02837)
Just starting to set up (DSC02838)
Our changing trailer (DSC02839)
The KTLA tower (DSC02840)
Newsroom studio is in Stage 8 (DSC02841)
Moon over LA (DSC02842)
Early decorations (DSC02844)
Some of them had to come down because they depicted beer (DSC02846)
The RA (Dan) has arrived (DSC02847)
Guess who's the Chicken today (DSC02848)
Alex setting up (DSC02849)
Our host (DSC02850)
The Chicken joins Mark on set (DSC02851)
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The Express Band sound check (DSC02853)
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The gang (minus 1) (DSC02855)
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Lots of waiting around (DSC02857)
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Alex at work(DSC02859)
Checking it out (DSC02860)
A different segment on rescue dogs (DSC02863)
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Alex prepared a great presentation and made us all hungry (DSC02865)
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The "girls" preparing for a tease (DSC02867)
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The chef is imbibing (DSC02869)
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The tower again (DSC02871)
The Chicken misplaced his head? (DSC02872)
Monica, Jurgen, Hannah, & Kareen (DSC02873)
The tease (DSC02874)
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The "boys" turn for a tease (DSC02876)
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Not her favorite thing (DSC02880)
Getting ready for the segment (DSC02881)
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The male anchors tried stein holding (DSC02886)
Like the hats? (DSC02887)
The Laker Girls leaving after their segment (DSC02888)
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Log Sawing demonstration (DSC02891)
Up close (DSC02892)
Preparing for the closing segment (DSC02893)
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Hannah was front and center (DSC02898)
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Time for a little Chicken Dance to close things out (DSC02902)
The set disappears quickly (DSC02903)
All food was given to studio personnel - they loved it (DSC02904)
Alex even told them exactly how to heat it up (DSC02905)
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One last chore - dishes (DSC02907)
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Pretty empty (DSC02910)
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Monica treating us to brunch at the Rolling Stone in Hollywood. Thanks!! (DSC02913)
Alex was busy translating the menu to German (DSC02914)
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One more group "pose" outside (DSC02918)
A more traditional version (DSC02919)
Stretching our legs on the Artic Circle during road delay (DSC02920)
Week 4 (05-07 Oct. 2012)
Locals Night always starts out with a full house (DSC02922)
Byron tried to calm the early crowd (DSC02923)
Good friend Lynne with "our" Stephanie (DSC02925)
Howard & Polly in appropriate dress (DSC02927)
Good friends Rick & Gail (DSC02928)
Ready to get this thing started (DSC02930)
Fun for all (DSC02931)
Their last weekend (DSC02932)
Anita leads in the Polka Tots (DSC02934)
Hannah performing with the Polka Tots (DSC02936)
Some younger members (DSC02942)
Joining the crowd (DSC02944)
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Locals should know how to cut wood (DSC02953)
Byron always pleases (DSC02954)
Susie & Bob (DSC02958)
Bonnie's Mom and some special guests (DSC02959)
Riding the bobsled (DSC02962)
The bobsled run from the stage (DSC02964)
"Exercises" (DSC02967)
Kareen took one for the team (DSC02968)
Back-to-back "exercises" (DSC02972)
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Start of a conga line (DSC02975)
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Mens stein-holding (DSC02981)
Jeff was the winner (DSC02984)
The saturday groups (DSC02985)
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The Danube Swabin Dancers (DSC02988)
Ernie brought some friends (DSC02989)
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Definite crowd pleasers (DSC02994)
Saturday's crowd also started early (DSC02998)
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Our grandson, Cameron, looking good (DSC03001)
Red with Cathy & May (I think) (DSC03002)
More "exercises" (DSC03003)
He's not sure about me (DSC03007)
Making them duck real low (DSC03008)
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There's a lot going on (DSC03013)
They look kind of serious (DSC03015)
Now there's someone in the spirit (DSC03016)
The Skeleton Key performed outside (DSC03017)
Pony rides are a kid favorite (DSC03018)
Meanwhile, back inside (DSC03021)
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Jim's new shelves (DSC03023)
The outdoor patio (DSC03024)
… and Sports Garden (DSC03025)
The Queen contestants (DSC03026)
Each stein weighs 5 lbs when filled (DSC03027)
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This was "only" 14. I have no idea how Bonnie carried 21! (DSC03034)
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Sharon & the kids (DSC03040)
A little line dancing (DSC03041)
That's Stephanie facing us (DSC03042)
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Time for a rowing lesson (DSC03048)
I think it's the start of another bobsled run (DSC03051)
Bobsled over a jump (DSC03054)
The "airplane song" (DSC03055)
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It was Ron's birthday (DSC03064)
Matt & Lina (DSC03065)
He requested his picture be taken (DSC03068)
Ken & Matt did a 10.0; winners did 9.9 (DSC03069)
Danube Swabin dancers evening show (DSC03071)
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Lynne & Steph doing the Chicken (DSC03074)
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Jägermeister time (DSC03078)
New game - Beer Pong (DSC03082)
Sunday's groups (DSC03086)
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Back from their (around the) lake tour (DSC03090)
Sunday's schedule (DSC03091)
Friends from Wyatt's (DSC03092)
Hans came again (DSC03093)
Ophelia pushing her beads (DSC03095)
Check out the lederhosen (DSC03097)
Chicken time (DSC03098)
Kelly with his granddaughter (DSC03100)
Macarena, I believe (DSC03101)
The band is announced (DSC03102)
Nice, familiar pose (DSC03104)
Guests dressed for the occasion (DSC03108)
Cowboys and Indians (DSC03110)
Happy group (DSC03113)
Ladies stein holding (DSC03114)
Stein engraving done here (DSC03116)
Gorgeous dresses (DSC03118)
Sylvia & Hannah (DSC03120)
They liked the dancers also (DSC03122)
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Exercise while sitting down (DSC03125)
… or on the floor (DSC03126)
Hans sings along (DSC03132)
Don't try this in public (DSC03135)
Kareen tries lifting two (DSC03136)
Stephanie & Chesika's turn (DSC03137)
Watch out, Steph (DSC03138)
Back to the "exercises" (DSC03139)
Opa seems to be helping a little (DSC03144)
The three kids winners (DSC03149)
Anita & friends (DSC03152)
Hello Kitty (DSC03155)
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Fancy headware (DSC03158)
Hannah joins the band for a vocal (DSC03160)
Connie was intrigued by the hair style (DSC03167)
Mens log sawing (DSC03175)
Anita & family pose (DSC03179)
The good byes are beginning (DSC03180)
He always knows what to do (DSC03181)
Kelly on stage (DSC03182)
More good byes (DSC03185)
One last Chicken dance (DSC03186)
Hans & Alex (DSC03190)
One last group photo (DSC03192)
The weekends "dead soldiers" (148, I understand) (IMG 0980)
Sharon & Steph at the airport (DSC03193)
We're going to miss you! (DSC03194)
Auf Wiedersehen until we meet again (DSC03198)
Week 5 (13-14 Oct. 2012)
We'll start with the three groups scheduled Saturday (DSC03202)
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The Express Band returns (DSC03205)
As it says, "Subject to Change" (DSC03208)
You could tell it was going to be a busy day when the line starts that early (DSC03209)
Loong time visitors (DSC03210)
Ron with Diane (DSC03212)
Even the dance group was recording the event (DSC03213)
Sylvia & Ernie (Heidi says he was born at Oktoberfest) (DSC03216)
Ron giving some pointers (DSC03218)
Alphorn demo from our dance group, (D'Oberlander Dancers) (DSC03221)
Doesn't look that easy (DSC03222)
The business end (DSC03220)
The dancers arrive (DSC03223)
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They liked the dancers (DSC03228)
They even performed with cow bells (DSC03231)
Yes, they did get untangled (DSC03233)
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Line was long at this point (DSC03238)
They're back… (DSC03240)
I think she spotted me (DSC03241)
Ein Prosit! (DSC03242)
Undiscoverd bar at this point (DSC03245)
Stacey wasn't that busy yet either (DSC03246)
Roberta was doing "quality control" (DSC03247)
Not that busy for Kurt yet either (DSC03248)
A happy group making a memory (DSC03250)
Kareen with an audience cue card (DSC03251)
Obviously long time visitors (DSC03253)
A Grizzly photo of "Hansel & Gretel" log sawing (DSC03254)
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Women's Stein holding (DSC03261)
Last year's Queen tries just one stein (DSC03263)
Ernie gives it his all (DSC03265)
I think I caught him cheating (DSC03268)
YMCA time (DSC03269)
The five queen finalists (DSC03271)
Cheering them on (DSC03272)
Sure doesn't look easy (DSC03273)
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16 Steins = 80 lbs., right Heidi? (DSC03277)
Our 2012 Queen - Dara Kunkle (DSC03281)
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Dara & Bonnie (DSC03283)
The 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place 2012 contestants with the 2011 Queen and still the world record holder, Bonnie (21 steins!) (DSC03284)
Available at "Connie's Creations" booth (DSC03285)
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Out and about (DSC03289)
Festive group (DSC03290)
Yes, the dance floor is crowded in the evening (DSC03291)
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Booth was outside tonite (DSC03295)
Outside bars have been discovered (DSC03296)
Happy revelers (DSC03297)
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High School friends (DSC03299)
Bragging (DSC03303)
The Sunday groups (DSC03304)
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The Sunday plan (DSC03309)
His balloons were everywhere (DSC03311)
Definite crowd pleasers (DSC03312)
Anita collects quite a following (DSC03314)
He was cute (DSC03317)
Bobsled over the bump (DSC03320)
Happy Birthday to Anita's Mom (DSC03321)
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One more time on Sunday (DSC03324)
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Women's stein holding again (DSC03339)
Joe gives Ernie much needed help (DSC03341)
Don't know how he does it (DSC03342)
Ein Prosit! (DSC03344)
Anita's Mom does the Chicken(DSC03345)
Joe resting up (DSC03347)
Professionals who really enjoy their work (DSC03349)
Some more audience visits (DSC03351)
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See, Steph, they haven't forgotten how (DSC03358)
Bet that's only comfortable for one of them (DSC03359)
Young kids turn (DSC03360)
1st through 3rd - R to L (DSC03361)
Ernie found a friend (DSC03365)
Time for a toast (DSC03368)
Some of the dance group tooka turn(DSC03369)
But these guys won (DSC03371)
Womens turn (DSC03375)
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Some of Saturday's dead soldiers (DSC03380)
"Only" 123 barrels used this 2-day weekend (IMG_0983)
Week 6 (20-21 Oct. 2012)
One of the five Saturday groups (DSC03381)
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Look who's auditioning on the drums (DSC03389_
The early version of Saturday's schedule (DSC03391)
More Wyatt's friends (DSC03394)
Working the crowd (DSC03396)
An early entry line (DSC03397)
Trying out Samson, the bull (DSC03398)
It was pleasant outdoors (DSC03399)
Customers at outdoor bar (DSC03400)
Loved Monica's gorgeous new dirndl (DSC03404)
First Cripple Creek Cloggers performance (DSC03409)
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Somebody's 40th birthday (DSC03415)
Happy Birthday! (DSC03416)
Everytime I see the sign the tune comes into my head (DSC03419)
And again... (DSC03421)
Vickie & Sharon (DSC03422)
The purse probably makes it harder (DSC03425)
Baby Bear was sure having fun (DSC03428)
Ophelia & Kareen (DSC03429)
I think he was always smiling (DSC03431)
Enjoying the atmosphere (DSC03432)
Our 2012 Queen, Dara Kunkle (DSC03433)
Part of the crowd again (DSC03436)
Ophelia is off to sell (DSC03437)
First time they ever tried (DSC03440)
Is that fair? (DSC03441)
From the front (DSC03443)
Lots of people recording the event (DSC03444)
Womens log sawing (DSC03448)
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The mens turn (DSC03456)
Relaxing outdoors in the Bier Garten (DSC03457)
Cathy & Red running the taps (DSC03458)
Oops, ran out again (DSC03459)
Good crowd outside also (DSC03460)
Balloon figures for the kids (DSC03461)
Skeleton Key entertaining out back (DSC03463)
Even youngsters can do it (DSC03464)
Another busy outdoor bar (DSC03466)
Requested their picture be taken (DSC03467)
Dressed for the occasion (DSC03469)
Richard Millener at work (DSC03470)
More outdoor tables (DSC03473)
Second performance (new outfits) (DSC03478)
Another picture taker (DSC03480)
The bobsled again; Kareen's worried about the beer behind her (DSC03488)
"Exercises" (DSC03497)
The line to sign up for Beer Pong contest (DSC03498)
Party time (DSC03503)
The first of Sunday's two groups (DSC03504)
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Sunday's initial guess at times (DSC03506)
Otto's back ! (DSC03508)
The buses found a new parking place (DSC03510)
En Garde (DSC03511)
Sharon's teaching YMCA (DSC03513)
Great souvenirs available (DSC03514)
Great to see Hans (DSC03516)
Ein Prosit! (DSC03518)
Hannah had a new dirndl also (DSC03522)
Another gorgeous dirndl for Monica (DSC03529)
A picture of Hans taking a picture (DSC03530)
Posing for a guest (DSC03531)
Erika being serenaded (DSC03532)
Hannah with friends in tow (DSC03533)
Sylvia & Ernie (DSC03534)
Makes it harder to dance (DSC03536)
Ron & Kati (DSC03538)
Kareen's turn (DSC03540)
I think she got untangled (DSC03541)
Proof (DSC03545)
Monica's turn? (DSC03546)
Another crowd pleaser (DSC03548)
Time for a ten-step (DSC03550)
More people join the 10-step (DSC03551)
Third performance (different outfits again) (DSC03553)
The Marinis enjoy it (DSC03554)
Hannah with her friends (DSC03561)
This group is good! (DSC03567)
Que Sera time (DSC03571)
The Chicken, I believe (DSC03574)
Cooler and less busy outside (DSC03577)
Watching stein holding (DSC03581)
Ernie cheating? (DSC03585)
Concentration (DSC03587)
Hans & Erika's friends (DSC03588)
Cute picture! (DSC03591)
Wonder what she's watching? (DSC03596)
Maybe it was them (DSC03598)
A family dance (DSC03599)
Richard at work again (DSC03601)
I counted 151 for this 2-day weekend; previous highest was 148 for our 3-day weekend (DSC03602)
Week 7 (27 Oct. 2012)
The first of our three groups for the day (DSC03605)
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The original schedule (DSC03608)
Visitors for many years (DSC03609)
Organizing the Polka Tots (DSC03612)
Ofelia came in costume (DSC03614)
Leading the 10-step "parade" again (DSC03616)
Last entrance for the year (DSC03620)
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Hannah and partner (DSC03625)
Two of the younger ones (DSC03627)
Thanks to Yvonne (DSC03629)
Kids love the chicken (DSC03634)
Anita leading the conga line (DSC03635)
Two costumed guests using the Force (DSC03637)
Balloon figures for the kids (DSC03638)
A pleasant afternoon to gather in the sports garten (DSC03639)
Even employees got in the spirit (DSC03642)
Ein Prosit! (DSC03643)
Joe has one of the steins available for purchase (DSC03645)
Regular (and long time) visitors (DSC03646)
Some of the kids in costume (DSC03647)
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The younger age winners - Bear Mug was 1st place (DSC03662)
The older kids winners - "Purple Man" was 1st place (DSC03673)
Conner was cute (DSC03676)
Time for limbo dancers (DSC03680)
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Oops! (DSC03686)
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Cowboys & Indians audience participation (DSC03691)
Another birthday celebration (DSC03692)
Another bobsled run (DSC03694)
And, jump! (DSC03695)
Proud parents (DSC03696)
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They were even outside on the patio (DSC03704)
One of the outside bars (DSC03705)
The sports garten (DSC03706)
A customer for a balloon figure (DSC03707)
A bull rider (DSC03709)
Stacey at another outdoor bar (DSC03710)
Soups, jams, dips, & desserts (DSC03712)
Another outside bar (DSC03713)
Womens stein holding contest (DSC03714)
Mens stein holding contest (DSC03718)
Ernie is always a big hit (DSC03719)
Hadn't tried a panorama shot with my Sony camera before; Click on the image for a full size version (DSC03724)
Our Burgermeister (DSC03726)
Monica helps Kareen with "exercises" (DSC03727)
Kareen tried to return the favor (DSC03728)
A heartfelt Thank You to Sandi! (DSC03731)
Even Sharon (& I) received some thanks (DSC03732)
Joe also receives well-earned recognition! (DSC03733)
Ernie & Sylvia are thanked (DSC03734)
A big thanks to Kareen (DSC03735)
Kelly & family are thanked(DSC03736)
Heidi (Connie) is rightly thanked (DSC03737)
Thanks Dara & Bonnie! (DSC03738)
Jim & Shane also with well-earned thanks (DSC03739)
Ofelia might be leaving after 22 years! (DSC03743)
An evening moon over Big Bear (DSC03744)
Hansel & Gretal log-sawing best-of-the-best finals(DSC03746)
Got attention everywhere he went (DSC03749)
Womens best-of-the-best log-sawing finals (DSC03751)
The winners! (DSC03756)
Mens best-of-the-best log-sawing finals (DSC03757)
The winners! (DSC03761)
Skeleton Key entertaining out in the Bier Garten (DSC03762)
Womens best-of-the-best stein holding (DSC03763)
The winner! (DSC03765)
Tried another panorama with my iPhone; Click on the image for a full size version (IMG_1003)
The mens best-of-the-best stein-holding winner (DSC03766)
Ein Prosit! (DSC03767)
Some of the adult contestants (DSC03771)
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Just wanted a picture taken (DSC03782)
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The Lions raffled off a $500+ stein (DSC03784)
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The adult winners! (DSC03804)
Yes, he was that tall (7' 1") (DSC03810)
Connie's contribution for next year's brochure (DSC03811)
A lonely bull at the event's end (DSC03812)
All done (DSC03813)
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Some of the weary employees (DSC03815)
A post mortem (DSC03821)
Yes, thank you for coming! (DSC03600)
Not bad. 90 Barrels in one day (IMG_1010)
And, a big Thank You, Monica & Anthony for all you do! (DSC03826)
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Welcome, Stephanie! (DSC02551)
The Franken Power Express is in the house. (DSC02554)
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Sharon put her to work right away. (DSC02553)
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Sometimes work is fun! (DSC02558)
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Yes, there's a mechanical bull to test your skills. (DSC02561)
Prep work (DSC02563)
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Even Stephanie got involved but I missed the picture (DSC02570)
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I believe this was a "toboggan ride" (DSC02575)
Great camera view (DSC02576)
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Here come the polka tots (DSC02578)
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Hannah & friend (DSC02583)
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Two young members (DSC02585)
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Joe in charge (DSC02590)
Great crowd pleasers (DSC02593)
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Great jams & soups (shameless plug) (DSC02596)
Rowing a boat (DSC02598)
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Snapped the picture late (DSC02600)
Stephanie with Ron (DSC02601)
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Ernie's "big" stein (DSC02607)
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Don't let go (DSC02609)
Cooking on the patio (DSC02610)
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Richard's ready (DSC02615)
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Ernie & Sylvia (DSC02617)
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Rick & Gail (DSC02620)
Monica, Bernhard, & Stephanie (DSC02622)
Ophelia (DSC02623)
The Suhays (DSC02624)
All the queen contestants (DSC02625)
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Loved the "Chicken" hat (DSC02636)
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Beautiful dirndl (DSC02644)
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Looks easy so far (DSC02653)
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Anita & guest (DSC02657)
Anita bringing in the Polka Tots (DSC02658)
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The lost Chicken has been found! (DSC02666)
Cute guest (DSC02667)
Kid's turn (DSC02668)
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This was a roller coaster, I believe (DSC02672)
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I'm behind John; Ken's my partner (DSC02676)
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We won! Take that! (DSC02678)
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