Hey, Sailors! 

Over on the Facebook page right now, it seems to be all about the soldiers. (And I'm sure more than one soldier thinks that's just the way it should be...) It only seems fair to pay a little bit of attention to the sailors, so here's a few pics from over the years.

A sailor's lot is a happy one...

... and sometimes a pensive one. 

Three sailors gathering can only mean trouble...

A literate sailor!

Obviously worn out by the crowds of visitors.

And the Clairol sailor. 

Thanks to Karen (Markham) Short, Beth (Truax) DesRochers and Patti Murphy for these photos.
Soldiers and sailors... must be the women's turn next. ;)

Tickets

Would it be impolite for me to say that I remember this parking lot ticket booth from visiting HNME as a kid? ;)

Beth (Truax) DesRochers actually looks happy
about her upcoming day in the ticket booth!

Of course, recalling the old ticket booth is really just a sneaky way to remind you to order your reunion boat cruise tickets! The committee has begun to receive ticket orders already, and it's good to remember -- it's a boat, space is limited. If you haven't received the email about how to order your tickets, please email hnme2013@gmail.com so we can send you the details. 
The reunion committee has also been busy promoting the reunion in the Midland Free Press, with the help of former summer interpreters Karen (Markham) Short, Peter Mount and Joan (Dalgliesh) Tulley.

Check out the variety of staff shirts!

Announcing the Fourth "Annual" M&M Barbecue!

If you were a summer interpreter the early 1980s, you may have fond (if perhaps slightly fuzzy) memories of the M&M barbecues, held the afternoon of the evening boat cruise. (Lucky us who were in the same group as the brothers Mount and had the day off.) The last one was held in 1984, but Peter and Paul Mount and their families have decided the time is right to revive the tradition. Here is your video invitation, courtesy of Peter: 





Peter and Paul will be providing more details as the weekend of the reunion approaches. As someone who attended two of these barbecues, trust me, you'll want to be there! 

Staff Training

It would have been just about this time, whichever year(s) you happened to work there, that summer staff training would begin at HNME. A chance to learn or brush up on site history, be fitted for tour guide dresses and costumes, and meet new staff. Although some years there might even be the occasional snow flurry, it seems that many days tended to be warm and sunny. 

Time for a break to enjoy the sunshine. 

Ready to demonstrate a musket drill to new staff, perhaps?

Not sure when the tradition began, but definitely by the '80s, staff training concluded with an evening talent show. We always were a talented bunch, weren't we? 

Mother Teresa (?) reminds summer interpreters of the vows
of poverty, chastity and obedience. Possibly sobriety as well?

Thanks to Karen (Markham) Short and Katherine McCracken for sharing these photos. Do you have any staff training memories to share? 
P.S. Did you receive your ticket information email? If not, please let us know at hnme2013@gmail.com and we'll get it to you! 

High Drama at HNME

Dramas and special events at the site were a great way to help to bring the story of the Establishments even more to life. Frank Milligan has provided a few great photos and captions. 

A serious meeting in Robert Adam's office. 

A lighter on-site musical interlude. 

This is the "Where's Waldo" pic -- with Nanette Moore
and Bill B. peeking in on afternoon tea at Roberts' house
with Scott Wilson, Robin Adeney and Frank Milligan. 

Be sure to watch your email next week for information on ordering tickets for our July 27th boat cruise! Not receiving the reunion committee emails? Please email the committee at hnme2013@gmail.com. And we'll continue to relive some summer memories with pictures and stories here and on the Facebook page as well.