We had the best weekend. First some background. Our friends, Lisa and John of the cabin, got married 8 years ago. At their wedding, people were having a great time and asking when they were going to get together again. Lisa and John said "Come out to the farm for July 4th weekend." The Reunion, as they call it, was born. For 8 years, an eclectic group of people, many of whom had never met before this, have been gathering at Lisa and John's farm for a few days around July 4th. They have had as many as 65 people there, sleeping anywhere they could or camping around the farm. The mix of people varies each year, with new people coming or old people missing.

We have gone out for various activities prior years, potluck or tie dying. This year we went out on Friday with the camper and stayed through Monday afternoon. It was an amazing weekend. We'd met some of the people before, but got to know them a little better this weekend, and met many new people as well. There were probably about 35 people there, all walks of life. There were kids from baby through 12 years old, and a community of people to keep an eye on them and play. John had gotten a wagon of straw bales for the express purpose of building forts for the kids (later to go into the garden). Water balloons were flying and squirt guns were shooting. The big project was putting a composting toilet into their barn. Saturday was rainy all afternoon and evening, so the normal drive in movie was out, but we all gathered in the greenhouse and cantina for good conversation. Sunday was the potluck, tie dying, knitting circle and martini bar. :) Some musicians came out play outdoors during the potluck. It was such a great atmosphere. I haven't had that much adult conversation time in years!

We can't wait to go back next year. :)