Thursday, July 24, 2008

Thursday July 24th

Hello everyone, we got a call from Alex Tues and tonite. His Sims card needed to be activated so there was a delay in our communication. Thanks to all who responded to my calls. We thought it was activated before we left but it wasn't. Verizon was able to do it here in the US. It sounds like everyone is having a great time. Alex said the whitewater rafting was "awesome". They wore helmets and wetsuits and did a Grade 3 with snow covered mountains all around them. They worked today pulling weeds as a community service and were given overalls to wear near the river in Heidelberg. Alex fell in but he didn't mind. They saw a Falcon show today with bald eagles and the largest owl in the world do tricks in the sky. One delegate got to hold the eagle. Unfortunately, they aren't allowed to take their cell phones out to take pictures and send them home. They can only use the cell phones in their rooms. Ron and I volunteered to put the slide show presentation together for the September reunion. If everyone emails us some pictures I can copy the discs for $2.47 each and give everyone a copy. You can wait until they come home and either mail the pictures or email them to us. Joni and Ron Buchholz

1 comment:

Sherry (Amanda and Jcs Mom) said...

Joni, I am glad that everything worked out with Alex's phone. I definitly will want 4 copies of the disc. Do you want the money prior to the reunion or at the reunion? I want one for each of my children and the two grandmothers if that is possible. Let me know when you need the money. Thanks so much for doing this. I know the children will appreciate it forever. JC informed me that his sister has taken ALOT of pictures and he has taken some. So I will be sure you get whatever they take and you can pick and choose from them.