For all of those healthy, fitness minded alumni with great stamina and endurance, The Bix 7, 2012 information has been released and is available. Please click the link to be taken directly there!
BIX 7, 2012 Link
If you have yet to register for the reunion, please do so soon! We need everyone's interest, (and hard earned dollars!) to set the party off! Without registrations, we will have no choice but to cancel the weekend! And, I cannot wait to see Mike Peppin after so long... And I will finally cease to "liking" every comment and status on Facebook. There is a pot at the end of every rainbow, and incentive for registering.
Azeem has been hard at work trying to locate past teachers and mentors for a pie throwing contest... no seriously, if they are willing, who would want to throw a pie at your favorite teacher?? Or we could rent one of those dunk tanks.... All kidding aside, Wouldn't it be great to sit down adult to adult with these people? I know personally, I would love to see what Ms. Moross or Senor have been up to. Not to mention, where IS Mr.Heimer....????? ;) And the librarians?
Joche' has been doing a stellar job at tracking everyone's registrations and it seems as if we may be nearing our goal.. so please get your wallets over to PayPal (link on the side...) and register! Once we have our sufficient numbers, we can move more seriously on the task of "party time". Azeem will post on the Facebook site as soon as some more concrete numbers come in.
By the way, Jumer's still has some rooms blocked for our event. It will be a safe place to stay and play and central to all the goings on of the weekend. Many of you will be surprised to see how Bettendorf has changed. They are expanding the I-74 bridge and it seems that Rosses' as we once knew it, will cease to be. So, now more than ever it is imperative to get your Magic Mountain or Volcano before even the President or YOU may no longer be able to enjoy one. They are tossing about plans for relocating, but from what I've read, they are hesitant. The under-the-bridge location has much sentimental meaning to the family. Whitey's has offered up a few new flavors, one of which is Red Velvet. From what I hear, its fantastic. Happy Joe's has, BREAKFAST pizza. yep. open for breakfast. Haven't tried it yet. Jury still out on that one. Quad Cities has added many new, large chain restaurants like Chipotle and some frozen yogurt buffet place called JuJube's. Another place called Pizza Ranch has also opened up. For all the coffee lovers, HyVee has a Starbucks. And, as always, Rudy's has remained the tried and true home of the cheese fries, adding a location on Elmore.
Crow Creek park has expanded and what we use to know as a secret meeting place, The Quarry, now has several bike paths and overlooking decks for all to enjoy the local wildlife and fishing, I assume. LeClaire is booming with the notereity of the American Pickers! The unique shoppes and restaurants are ever so delicious and original. A new LC favorite for fresh style tacos is the Blue Iguana located right by The Faithful Pilot, Happy Joe's, and Sneaky Pete's! Bierstub and Hungry Hobo have also opened up new locations right off the I-80 bridge. The River Bandits are back to being just that, and they are doing pretty well! The stadium underwent extensive remodeling and you can now sit on a grassy knoll to enjoy the boys of summer play ball. Located in the same area, once known as the Freight House they have opened a successful Farmer's Market open on weekends. There are little shops and deli's and you can even get a massage while you're buying a local ear of corn. (Nothing spells summer like a fresh ear of Iowa corn, you know you have missed it!) The faithful gambling boats are ever present at our water fronts and are even planning to move inland.. I think. Also in Davenport, is the new art museum know as the Figge. Overhead you will see the new famed and lighted Skywalk to take you over and across to the gambling boat. Over in Illinois, the Moline waterfront boasts some of the area's most fabulous and delicious fine dining and nightlife, all of which are located walking distance from the "Mark" or the I Wireless Center as it is now named. I sure hope i have not missed some important updates! I hope you all get to come and enjoy what we all know or used to call "home".
Please direct any questions or comments over to any one of the chairs! We cannot wait to bring you a fabulous party.
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