Family Reunion Facts:

Apr. 20, 2007
From Barb: To Family

Hello Everyone,

When I make the RSVP for Cumberland I will need your ferry fees only. They are the only ones needed to hold the RSVP. The remaining fees will be paid on the day we go to the island. To make it easy please bring cash for your camping fees, so we don’t have 500 credit/debit cards (They do not take checks!!!). They do not have ATM machines at the park service building.
I will get the final head count on May 15th and ask that you mail your check to me so that it will get here before May 25th. I wish I could afford to spot everyone, but dang it I just can’t do that. J If you have any questions please feel free to call or e-mail me.
You can make your check out to either Scott or I. And our address is…Barbara and Scott Decker (note from Nancy; I left their address out of the blog)

Love you guys,
Barbara A.


Apr. 17, 2007
From Barb: to Family:

Hello Everyone,

We are getting so excited about the upcoming reunion. We will also post a camping list that we use, it will help to be a guide line for the trip. Unlike most camping trips it is not easy to get extra supplies not to mention very costly. You will need to bring everything you need to eat, drink, wash and wear with you. The island provides a comfort station (with toilets, sinks, and cold water showers only) and the camping spot. To get hot water bring a solar shower (you can get these at any camping supply store such as Walmart, Bass Proshop, REI, Coleman outlet).

To learn more about the island please go to www.nps.gov/cuis/. They have a list on questions about the island.

This is our home away from home and we are so happy to have you guys coming!!!

The last day I need a final head count is MAY 15th!!!!! If someone says that they are coming and don’t show up they still need to pay their portion of the fees unless we can find a replacement.

The prices are as followed. Ferry fee is $17.00 per adult (this is round trip), $12.00 per child (12 and under), and for old farts over 65 $15.00. The camping fees are $4.00 per person per day. And then an national park fee of $4.00 per camper (one time fee). You may contact the Cumberland Island RSVP desk at 1-912-621-4398. So per adult for trip it would be a total of $37.00, children under 12 $32.00, 65 and over $35.00. Please feel free to call us (note from Nancy: left tel # and email address out of blog) I will let you know when we need the money in by.

Take care and love to everyone,

Barbara, Scott, Morgan and Zoe Decker

Apr. 16, 2007
From: Susan to the family:
Barbara A,

Wanted to update you, while in Florida this past weekend, we talked about the next gathering.

We all agree that the ideal you and Scott is great, Cumberland Island the last weekend in October (25,26,27,28)

Quite a bit of the camping equipment was lost in the fire on Dad's property several years ago, so get with Grandpa - he plans to restock the tents.

Here are the number's:
Dad and Betty (2)
Nancy (1)
Barbara, Scott, Morgan & Zoe(4)
Beth, Jim, Ava, Nick, Sarah, Rebbecca & Jimmy (6) - forgive me if I messed up the names)
Brian Jon????????
Dixie, Joey, Angie & Becka (4) - DEE - NOT SURE OF CRAIG??????
Eric & Rima (2)
Barbara J, Ralph, Allie and Evan (4)
Rita and Erin (2)
Allen, Thomas & Eric (3) possible 4 - I have asked Erica and Rita to contact Ashley on MySpace to get the word out to him.
Valerie, James, Erica and Annie (4) - Possible 5 more - Valerie is going to get the information to Francine, she wants to come to that will be JAMES - YOUR MOM IS HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING TO HER E-MAIL - WILL YOU FORWARD THIS TO FRANCINE).
Susan (ME) - (1) possible 5 more - I have invited two of my closest friends Joanne and Jean, if the come it will be Joanne, Jean, her husband Matt and their daughter Sarah. (Uncle Jeff will not be attending)
LOOKS LIKE A FULL HOUSE - BARBARA & SCOTT - WHEN IS THE DROP DEAD DATE THAT YOU NEED A FIRM DO OR DIE COMMITMENT OF WHO IS COMING??????? Please replay to all to with the information

FAMILY & FRIENDS AS YOU KNOW WE ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST TIME - SO PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND PLAN TO ATTEND.

LOVE YOU ALL......SUZIE