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VVV Family Association Reunion July 2009 San Diego, California Host – Jordan Johnston
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VVV Family AssociationReunion July 2009
San Diego, CaliforniaHost – Jordan Johnston
The VVV Reunionwas held at the Handlery Hotel and Resort.
Jordan welcomed everyone to San Diego
The first night was an informal gathering.
Mary Wallace brought her g.g.grandmother’s cameo to show us.Cintha Vawter Robinson hid this treasure from the Yankees
during the Civil War.
Brooke Bugos rang the traditional cowbell at the opening meeting and then led us in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
The MIDWAY!!!Most of the VVV cousins took the tour of
the USS Midway on Thursday.It is now a museum on the waterfront of
South Bay.It is the most decorated ship in history (at
least that still floats)It was in service for 50 yearsMany different styles of planes are
displayed on the flight deck
J.W. tries out a spacious bunk
The flight deck
The view from the flight deck.
The Waterfront!!!
See old ships…..• The Star of India
• Russian submarine
• The ship from “Master and Commander”
• Early ferry from Seattle
The weather was just beautiful.
July average temperatures:
High - 76 degrees F
Low – 66 degrees F
Many cousins enjoyed going to the World Renowned San Diego Zoo
It is located in the heart
of San Diego and the
trolley will get you there
A few people went to the Wildlife Park
• Located north of town
• More of a natural habitat environment
The PadresBaseball team
PETCO park was built in 2004 Many of the VVV cousins attended
a baseball game. Most rode the Trolley.
The San Diego trolleyan easy way to get around town, once you figure it out !!
Fred Wicker gave us a genealogy lesson.
Garland and Mary Wallace and Beth Melton compare notes after the genealogy session.
The banquet was Friday night.
Vice President Shirley Beasley took over when Jordan went home because of a family emergency.
Austin and Brooke helped Shirleywith the Memorial Service.
Helen and Dee Johnson
have been married the longest.
The oldest and youngest:Brooke Bugos and Fred Wicker
Rebecca Cummings came from Hawaii
Jerry and Daria gave away a lot of door prizes.
Ken is getting good at this auction business.
Norma Wicker made a beautiful cross for the auction.
Rhonda Pennington brought a wonderful handmade quilt.
Ellen invited everyone to Virginia for the 2010 VVV reunion.
Thank you, Daria and Kaitlin for takingSuch good photos.
Hope to see you next yearin Virginia.
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