Announcing The Line Up For Group Two!

Fellow Extravaganzers:

As we quickly head into the second trimester of E-10, I am pleased to announce the 22 member [count 'em!] cadre of this year's Group Two--"Da Twos", "Da Tattoos" and "The Group Formerly Know as B"!! Unlike The Ignoble Ones, however,who were 67% strong as (seasoned drinking) veterans, Da Twos this year have a predominance of rookies with folks coming in as far as from Philadelphia, Orlando and Denver--12 rookies in all.

The seasoned veterans who will have the solemn responsibility to oversee the newbie's include long time Extravaganzers Tim "Squawfish" Rogers (so named by insisting on counting a squawfish/junkfish in a bet years ago with RCR--and, hence, his perpetual name) accompanied (as always) by his stupendous wife "Shanna Banana" and her inimical sidekick Lori "The Fawn" Ware. It was this band of three that, two years ago, sought out, purchased and then delivered to Extravaganzaland the Circle C tattoos that adorned every parts of their E-08 bodies and that are so prominently seen in our Extravaganza video produced that year.

Group Two veterans also include our "most veteran" Extravaganza Doug "Popeye" Hamilton who, this year, returns for his seventh [count 'em!] Extravaganza this time with his athletic high school son Ryan--he of the lacrosse fame that recently claimed the club level statewide (California, that is) championship boasting an undefeated season. Other seasoned veterans include Tom "Sockeye" Thornhill (who, blessedly, after many, many years of co-coaching and urging along with RCR is graced at his side by his humanitarian bride, Melissa) and by Fred "The Guitar" Johnson (who, as in so many years before, will be accompanied by his trusty guitar to be tuned and played around the Extravaganzaland evening fire pit).

Returning for their second visit to Extravaganzaland are the Brothers McLeran--this time sans motorcycles with (a) bro "Deer Brian" traveling via Delta Air Lines this year at the request of all (including the deer population which was depleted in singular part on his return trip home from E-09...a trip that suddenly converted from a motorcycle ride to a helicopter medivac to Missoula's Community Hospital where, for two weeks, he successfully recovered from his rearrangements and was visited my many...including a Popeye-inspired [brilliantly so, I might add] visit one afternoon from four of the Hooter's girls who, as recently as E-10's Group One, are still inquiring as to their patient's well being!) and (b) bro "Fly With Me Ralph" this year flying to Extravaganzaland in his own airplane...alone!! Also returning this year for their second visit from Orlando, Florida are "Benevolent Bobby" and "Killer Kelley" Kingsland who will be joined by fellow Orlandans "Mother Barbie" (of Bobby, that is) and Kathy's twin sister Julie--the latter always being truly invaluable and welcome additions to each year's Extravaganza activities.

And then we come to the rookies--a whole flock of them! "Benevolent Bobby" is bringing his contracting partner Joe "The Hammer" Samillano together with his daughter Tracie; Brand Engine's Will Burke will be joined by three of his out-of-state pals, Tom Pogue, Duane Primozich and T.J. Mc Intyre [it will be interesting to see just what Extravaganza names these folks endear to themselves!]; Southern Californian angel investor Ken "The Redeemer" Deemer will be joined by his wife Candy; and, rounding out Da Twos and flying in from the East Coast are Mike Stakias surrogates Paul "I'd Rather Be" Green and Dean "Da Driver" Donohue.

So, there you have it gang--the whole flock of Da Twos, each of whom is in final preparation to wing their way our way in the early morrow's morn--my fervent wish to each is that they are blessed as wonderfully as the (deserving?!?) Ones have just been with the abundance of Montana's fishing bounty...we shall soon see!

Best to all from the still rainy scene of it all,

Rock Creek Ron

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