After a 4 year hiatus, the BAW (aka Brooks
Adventure Weekend) has been revived (and
is probably of no interest to anyone other than ABN’s family.)
Fifteen family members (about a 4th as
many as in the heyday)
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| BAW 2006 |
gathered at ABN’s niece’s weekend
cabin in Marble, North Carolina.
The weekend was filled with rafting,
corn hole competition,
flea market visits, wine tasting,
panning for gold
sitting on the porch sharing photos
and story telling.
And of course eating. (Hats off to
chefs, Dave and Sue and all the contributors; the barbecue and Tex-Mex bar were
fabulous.)
While reminiscing was great, the
highlights were getting to know one of our newest family members, Blake, who
married our great-niece about a month ago;
and sharing the legacy of the
Brooks Family to our young great niece and nephew, Samya and Jack.
BAW was the brainchild of ABN’s
sister, Mary, as a way to get the family together once a year for fun and
adventure. Beginning in 1998, we met at various state parks
and resorts to hike, raft, play golf, shop, play games and catch up.
As with every family, change happened.
Mary and her husband relocated to Arizona, and four of the six siblings
have passed away and, well it just
went by the wayside. Thinking it is
important for family to stay connected, niece, Sue, and nephew, Todd, along
with Todd’s wife, Kim revived the tradition. We had so much fun, I think it
will continue (at least we hope so.) One of the take-always from the weekend is there is a
reason for the “A” in BAW.
We missed the ones that could not
attend this year (you were not forgotten and were mentioned with fondness) and
we hope you will join us in 2020. Make sure Sue and Kim B. have your contact
information so you will know time and date.
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| Lake Nickajack near Jasper, TN our stop-over campground to and from North Carolina |
We are back home, preparing for out
next adventure.
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