Reunion Rules

Gather your clan on neutral ground. Keep the kids happy. And don't pull Uncle Bud's finger

I have been to only one family reunion, a weekend affair on the beautiful farm of one of my favorite aunties. The setting was perfect, with plenty of games, food and swimming. I was primed for a fabulous party, and then I noticed that my relatives were showing up. I remember pulling up to the reunion in a rental car, looking at the gathering clan and thinking, "What are they doing here?" So first a warning: if you attend a family reunion, there is every likelihood that you will see your family there.

That includes wacky Uncle "Pull my finger" Bud....

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