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Dave and Abbie
Mrs. Hohn and
grandson Matt
Caroline and her family
It is always great to see everyone again and catch up on the year.  
We do this best over FOOD!  Here's a "Few of the Crew" of Central
Michigan Biological Station (and their families) at breakfast
(a VERY IMPORTANT time here)
Family and friends gather
'round the goodies
. . . like funding for bigger
and better buildings and
MORE ALLIGATORS?????
At CMUBS we eat REALLY good food, enjoy each other's company, and
maybe discuss a little business. . . .
Some of us bring along husbands (Kate & Ken, Linda & Charlie),
some of us bring along family . . . . .
. . .Joan's brother Lark . . .
. . .and his boat . . .
. . .Pat's mom Lois
from Vermont . . .
. . .and kids (Joan's Eleanore,
Pat's Kayla, Jamie's Hailey
and Kody).
We have our favorite pets . . . . .
. . ."Boo" . . .
. . .the Beach Pigeons . . .
Mama Turkey and her
little turklets . . .
. . .Caroline's chickens
and cows. . .
. . .and the Three unfortunate Little sacrificial Pigs.
Every August we come from all over to gather on Beaver Island, Michigan,
for two wonderful weeks of ART, FRIENDSHIP, FUN and ISLAND ATMOSPHERE
We work hard in the studio (or in our rooms!) for two weeks, creating
really great art, then we have a class critique, then set up the art show
for the Island residents.  There are some sales, and some awards. . . . .
And we party (the Wednesday White Trash Party at Jody and John's)
and a farewell round of refreshments before we board the boat for
the trip home for another year. . . . .
Paying customers . . .
and an award for
George . . .