Friday, April 10, 2009

Happy Easter to All

I remember fondly the Easter Beer hunts I had with Hank during our college days....we would awaken early....probably around noon....bright and fresh with anticipation of what the Easter Beer Bunny had left for us the night before. Our search around the back yard was a difficult one as we were challenged to identify the full Easter Beers from the empties strewn around. The extensive process would take at least an hour with a few breaks to sample our findings.... after which we would gather our treasures on the kitchen table. The event would be christened by the the ceremonial shaking of the backyard Avocado tree. As Hank and I were too weak because of the exhausting night before and the extensive beer hunt, we would summon the local Tree Shaker, notorious because she always wore a Stetson Hat, show us the proper method to bring down those little green gems. And finally, Hank when he had regained enough strength would end the blessed day with the ceremonial "Avocado First Pitch" at the plate glass living room window......aaaah the memories.

1 comment:

  1. Mike, I just glad you left out the Easter retreat trip we took to Mexico our Sophomore year. A religious experience for the ages. Easter was always special at the mission. Hank.

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