Another weekend has come and gone....where does the time go? Friday night was filled with memories and fun. I went back to Commerce to attend the Alpha Phi initiation of 15 new sisters!! What an enormous pledge class for ol' ETSU. I think the biggest class we ever had back in "my day" was about 13 and that was amazing back then. There were supposed to be 18 initiates but they had a few decide at the last minute to hold off til next semester. The evening started by meeting my BFF at our hotel in Commerce and chatting for awhile in the room. Then we decided since none of the rest of our group had called to say they were on their way - we'd go explore campus. As we were exiting, we ran into K who was checking in so we waited on her and made her go with us.
Beverages in hand, first stop - the Kappa Alpha house, my former home away from home. Ahhh, the memories. We went in thru the side door and found the chapter room and entire front of the house completely void of life. The house hasn't changed much except for a big screen TV on the hearth and they switched out the t.v. and Doc Barchard rooms (odd). We were about to give up on meeting any actual life forms in the house when a tall boy of about 18 walked thru the door. We were impressed when he introduced himself as "Kappa Alpha Pledge.......". Glad to see some traditions never fade. We explained to the pledge that we were old folks from way before his time. I told him that I was actually a Southern Belle at the time the KA house we were standing in was built. He really didn't seem impressed. He did give us permission to explore the living quarters, which we did and then we weren't impressed. Looks like the same crappy furniture, etc. that the guys had back in our day. Sad! I have to say that I couldn't resist standing up on the hearth in the chapter room and thinking about all the mixers, parties, etc. where I had stood in that exact spot and danced my butt off! Oh, I was so much younger (and skinnier) then. That house is responsible for finding me a husband, creating some fabulous memories, and a lot of hangovers. That house and the KA's from the late 80's/early 90's were such a part of my college experience. What a great moment to be back there again to refresh those memories.
After our tour of the Mansion, we headed back to the hotel to hook up with the other 4 Phis that were arriving for initiation. Once everyone was there, we headed to the House to setup the food we brought to feed the actives and new initiates after the ceremony. There were seven other alums from various age groups (and a couple from other chapters) there to be a part of the evening as well. We partipated in all the secret stuff (can't go into further details or I'd have to....well, you know). After that, we fed the girls, cleaned the kitchen and headed back to the hotel. After a brief trip to the hot tub, we all went up to hang out in our hotel room. Lots of stories, laughs and beverages and eventually folks started showing their age and getting sleepy (me included). I didn't sleep well and was a total zombie on Saturday but that is okay with me because I had a great time with my sisters and reliving all the memories. I cannot wait to do it again next year.
Sunday we all went to A's Team Tennis party. It was the end of season party where the kids have fun playing games on the courts with the pros, eat pizza and get prizes. The NETT group which represents our division does a great job with the door prizes and almost every kid walks away with something. A got a hat and a t-shirt this year. It was fun but we sure are glad to have our Sunday's back for awhile.
This weekend is going to be busy. I'm taking Mr. E to get his 3 yr and Christmas pics taken at Sears. People (my mother) complain that I do not get his picture taken professionally enough. Sorry - too expensive plus he doesn't smile and ham it up like his sister used to. Then my grandmother is flying down from Ohio to spend a few weeks with my parents so we'll pick her up at the airport Saturday night. Then Sunday, we are going to Paris to do Thanksgiving with my father in law. His health has been so fragile this year that I have been sending hubby alone to see him so we do not expose him to the kids colds, etc. I realized today that I have not seen him since last Christmas. Ugh! That is too long. I'll be glad to be in Paris on Sunday to see him again.
If I don't blog again this week....have a good week and weekend.
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