Some reunion ideas

I'd like to attend but share your concerns. My family and I can stay w/my
Mom but probably not much for 8-10 yr olds to do. From blog postings, I
sense the regulars (1st & 2nd CPR attendees) might overlook some of the
Katrina inconveniences for a weekend but not sure how their families would
fare beyond a picnic. With everything else going on this summer, chances
are I'd attend w/o family at this point. Wish I could be more definitive.

My last trip there was Xmas, still pretty grim along Hwy 90 but CP looked
pretty good relatively speaking. I don't see infrastructure improving
dramatically by Labor Day wknd. Not having attended past CPR's I can only
offer ideas. What if this year's reunion was scaled down, tradition could
continue and the diehards will party on regardless? Picnic at CP YMCA,
bonfire at the beach (if permitted), don't sweat bands etc; local watering
holes (some exist ?) may better accomodate fewer attendees than in the
past... enjoy their entertainment. Any chance of an informal gathering at
one of the Casinos? I think the workday, though commendable, would probably
work best for those families/friends of those that participate. Again I
don't know the people that well so I could be wrong. Living in TX it's hard
to come up with anything better at the moment.

I appreciate your efforts. Please keep in touch and let me know how things
progress.

Thanks,
Charlie