With the goal of arranging family gathering times that are more consistent, rather than few and far between, the tag was made by my youngest brother-in-law to me/us (Ole, too) after seeing my brother- and sister-in-law off to Russia with the last one. We thought April might bring Rachel home to us, or Shallece in for a visit, but when one or both of those "reasons" could not happen, we just decided we didn't need a reason. So, the word was sent out to those in the near vicinity...to see if and when people could gather on relatively short notice.
And responses came back. Some would be able to gather this time... others were definitely with us in spirit as they celebrated other things, traveled, were in other locations or were working hard. This time, the group ventured to Moy's Restaurant in Elkhorn, which has not lost much of its original appearance even after the renovation.
I ordered an egg roll (and sweet and sour shrimp)... and was kind of worried. Since the Cantonese restaurant closed in Fort, we haven't been able to find a place that makes egg rolls quite like theirs. However, tonight we had success!!! The egg rolls are wonderful! Garlic shrimp, moo shoo pork, General Tsao's chicken...sesame chicken..... etc... were other choices made from the menu.
Much laughter, teasing, and story-telling occurred for the roughly hour-and-a-half we were able to spend together tonight. After talking for a bit afterwards on the steps outside Moys, we headed off, once again, in different directions, with talk of where and when the next gathering would occur being bantered about.
Hopefully, we will be able to continue this plan of action with people joining the group whenever their schedules and lives allow.... let someone (Jamie, Ole, Mary, Charlie, me...) know what works for you, so all who want to know get the word. We'd love to see everyone from time-to-time...
P.S. What? No visuals you say? Ask Kate...:-)
