Reindeer Run!

12/19/2015

The Strait Air Volksgrüppe 2015 Reindeer Run started at ground zero, also known as the Port Angeles Wal-Mart parking lot. There, we collected food for the canned food drive and attached antlers and noses to the Beetles. Karen made the cutest candy cane reindeer for all of us cruisers and everyone at St. Andrews! We had three "sleighs" this year! From there we took off for the photo-op at Ediz Hook. Miraculously, we had pretty magnificent weather for the whole thing. Then, off to St. Andrews Assisted Living where we serenaded the residents with out melodic voices. This year we were accompanied by the talented guitarist, Nate, with Carmen on tambourine. Somehow, we just couldn't get the hang of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", but the people clapped for us anyway. Francie made little goodie boxes to hand out and we also personally wished each person a Merry Christmas before we left to continue the cruise. Once we hit 101, Annie's Bug lost an antler, so she pulled to the side of the road and she made Dan go out and get it. Once again re-antlered, Annie and Dan caught up to the rest of crew and we took the scenic route into Sequim. We stopped to visit Dan and Linda's Beetle that was lit up on display at the corner of Sequim Ave and Washington. From there it was off to Dan and Linda's for a great Christmas Party/Lunch that Linda cooked. Beef tenderloin, scalloped potatoes, roasted veggies, and a salted caramel chocolate tart that Annie made for dessert. Jan handed out some really pretty washcloths she had made as gifts and Annie made VW Beetle cookie Christmas tree ornaments. Lunch was so delicious! Thank you Linda for staying home to cook while we were out making trouble!