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Somewhere
in Time, Unlimited "Welcome The Boys Home!" Sunday, February 23, 2014 |
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"Over there, over there Send the word, send the word over there That the Yanks are coming, the Yanks are coming The drums are rum-tumming everywhere. So prepare, say a prayer Send the word, send the word to beware. We'll be over there, we're coming over And we won't come back 'till it's over over there!" George M Cohan
(Image left, is courtesy of Ms. Clevenger. It is an image of her Uncle Noel in WWI.) |
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Come on one and all! Come on over to celebrate and salute our
brave boys who have so gallantly served in the War to End All Wars.
We'll be serving a fine dinner with music for dancing. There
will be a hearty welcome for all. Just don your best duds and
come to the hamlet of West Seattle. Poor Europe was run over by the Huns and those miscreants who wanted to shake down the world. From 1914 they have been fighting with tough spirit. They were dug in and dug out, knee deep in mud in the trenches and blown out by mustard gas. I'm telling you, it was the worst of the worst. All those times of worry and woe, not knowing whether they would ever see home again, our boys endured. |
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England asked for the Yanks to help and boy did they! They came over and together, we were able to settle the deal. Armistice at last! On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, peace!
(Image right, is General John
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So
get out your smartest outfit and get ready to celebrate! It's an
afternoon affair, so no need for white tie, just a nice lounge suit
will do for the men. A pretty frock will be fine for the
ladies. Maestro Phil Wilkinson has his musicians ready, one of
the finest bands you'll ever want to hear. There will be
waltzes, fox trots, perhaps a polka, maybe something new - the
Charleston? Bring a picture of your solder or other family member who served, as we want to salute them. We'll have wonderful baked ham and beverages (cider and tea). Please bring a side dish or dessert to share (see below). We'll be in a charming, but modest structure (new in 1919!). Our location is a bit Spartan, so we ask that you bring your own tableware. |
| ALL THE DETAILS: | |
| When: | Sunday, February 23, 2014 |
| Where: |
Highland Park Improvement Club 1116 SW Holden (West Seattle) Seattle, WA 98106 |
| Timing: | 1-5 pm |
| Prices: | $25
Members $35 Non-Members $ 0 Children under 18 |
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Attire:
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1914 - 1922 afternoon party Ladies - A "teen's" ensemble or 20's flapper silhouette. Walking skirt and blouse. A tea dress. Just above the ankle or to the knee. Men - A lounge suit (matching jacket and pants). A sweater vest and shirt with knickers would be a more casual look for men. ** Although we always encourage participants to make their best efforts to put together a costume, if you are new to SITU or do not have a costume, we still want you to be able to attend! We ask that you simply wear all black attire to this gathering. You will be able to still enjoy the festivities, while you get the chance to speak with other costumers. You can get a good feel how costumers put together a costume and be able to ask questions. |
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A contribution to the meal. Last name A-L: Bring a side dish (vegetables, potatoes, grains, salads) Last name M-Z: Bring a dessert
Out of the box. Tableware. |
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| PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS |
Deadline to receive checks, February 8, 2014 Deadline for PayPal payments, February 15, 2014 by 6pm. |
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To Pay by Check: |
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Make your check payable to: |
Somewhere in Time, Unlimited |
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Mail your check to: |
PO
Box 16411 Seattle, WA 98116 |
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In memo line of check, write: |
"Welcome The Boys Home" |
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Special Instructions for |
Please insert a note with your check to provide the name/s of the person/s participating in the gathering. It is also helpful to note if you are a current 2014 member of SITU. |
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To Pay by PayPal: |
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Members |
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Non-Members |
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**If you have not yet become a member (especially if you are a
couple in a household), it is MORE affordable to become a Member
Household (and use the PayPal button for Members) for this event.
Go to the Become A Member page (click the hyperlink) and use that PayPal button first. Then come back to this page to pay for the event at a discounted member rate! |
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Driving Directions: |
These will be emailed to participants a few days before the gathering. As this gathering is taking place on a Sunday, there will be street parking available. |
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Questions? |
If
you have questions about the gathering, please email them to
President "at" SITUSeattle.com If you have financial questions, please email them to: Treasurer "at" SITUSeattle.com |
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We look forward to your participation in this
gathering! Thank you for visiting our webpage.
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| Updated January 3, 2014 | |
