what horrible things i said to start this war... *eye roll

The madness with me began just b4 my big 20^th wedding anniversary in April...

This is from the RHS Reunion picnic committee page and a few posts from the general picnic page. 

 Strap on and enjoy the wild ride:

Glenn Spokely

I saw today that folks are asking about a picnic this year! I would love for this to continue! Even if it is much smaller..... If someone is willing to take on this project that wold be wonderful. Even if you just put out an invite to meet at some park and do it potluck, or just a bring your own picnic. I will be availabe to answer any questions you have. And of course I will be there!!!!

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse u guys did a kick ass job last year. it would b nice 2 just do a casual gathering this year. i can't commit 2 organizing the whole thing, but i'm willing 2 help.

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Glenn Spokely That would be great Jaymi! I would love for someone to take this on!!! It doesn't have to be hard!

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse check in w/ me after my big party in april (that u had better come to!) if i can pull that off, i may be able 2 take this on.

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Glenn Spokely Thanks Jaymi I will! I', hoping that I wont be out of town. I wont know for a few weeks. If I home, I'll sure be there!Bottom of Form

(this was posted both on the committee page and the general picnic page:)

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• Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse

Hey all RHS alumni!
I have volunteered 2 head up the picnic/ reunion this year (unless some1else is just dying 2 do it; plz, just let me know) It will not be nearly as cool as glenn's extravaganza last year, but hopefully it will be fun, EZ, & simple.
i want YOUR input on this, so speak out. The only rule is that if u speak out, u should help, and u must attend. =-)
#1. question: D8? i assume we r restricted 2 saturdays, so look now @ you D8-books & c what works 4 u. Plz, only respond if u plan 2 attend, and let me know if u r coming from out of town, cuz that may effect our choice.
As soon as we answer this step, then we will move on 2 the other important stuff.

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse the D8s i can make it r: June 15, june 22, july 13, july 20, August 24, and aug 31 (labor day wkend.) if any of these D8s won't work 4 the majority, then i am totally willing 2 step down & let some1 who can b there step up and take charge. when can YOU make it?

Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse

PS. u do not have 2 have graduated from RHS 2 attend this function: u just need 2 have attended

*back to the committee page:

(I invited 3 new people to be part of the picnic committee… glenn told me this was not the page for telling people about the picnic, but only for committee members…

Glenn Spokely

Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse this is the committee group. There is a Picnic group page. This is just for committee folks!

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse i know... i thought i was taking on the picnic, but i guess not. no big.

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Glenn Spokely What I'm saying this group is just for the committee. We talk about very personal stuff here, that is not for the guest to know about. I was letting you know about the official picnic page. I may be confused..... We only have people on in this group that want to help with the picnic. I see that you don't want to help with a joint picnic. I believe that is what the other folks want to do, but if not it would be great for you to take on the roll. I feel like you are getting upset, and there really isn't any reason to be......

 (sorry the saved conversation didn’t finish all glenn had 2 say.  When you see “………” that means we ran on a bit.)

Glenn Spokely

This is a message posted today, I'm going to share with Mike Decker the names of the people on this committee. I think that some of you would like to continue this picnic, but may not know how to get started. I am willing to help out in anyway I can, without actually being in charge.

Mike Decker posted:

I don't think they are putting up the fences at Normandale this year. They began too but then pulled them back down. Since there is a trail in left and center we'd still have that as a homerun fence (further than the actual fence was) and maybe use some cones in rightfield. I do like all the shade at that field...
What do you all think?
If not then Delta park is my only real other option (Farragut park doesn't do permits) and I'm not yet sure how short the fence is there...
Just sharing my thoughts before committing to a field...
Still looking at Sat July 27th or Sat Aug 3rd and haven't heard anything from the picnic group about combining the events...

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse i think the ball game & park should b separate events... mostly due 2 logistics and varied interest. I am willing 2 do a simple reunion event @ a park, with a few fun games, but nothing all that structured or taxing. I'm open 2 suggestions, but only if the suggesters r willing 2 help & @ least b there! =-) I will start a new thread just 4 the picnic. If anybody wants 2 combine and coordinate the game and picnic, go 4 it. just let me know asap, so i don't start putting work into something that ain't happening. i am not proud or territorial, so if u have it in your mind 2 lead this or these, i have no problem stepping down. otherwise, i'll run w/ the picnic, and let who ever (sounds like maybe Mike Decker?) put 2gether the ball game. does this work? u will not hurt my feelings if u disagree or wanna take charge; just do it now. i luv c-ing u all every year (@ least the years i've been well.) BTW, i am well enough now 2 do this. =-) yay!

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Glenn Spokely I like the idea of the events joining together. It opens up a ton of possibilities, and a greater attendance. I have always felt that this event could be huge. I think combining and having a greater man power is the perfect way to go big. Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse thank you for stepping up. Hopefully others will join in to help. I'll send you some of the information needed to put this on. Keep in mind you will have to reserve a park.

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse i'm sorry hon, somebody else will need 2 organize the event if it's a combo. i really needed an ez, low key event. i'm sure somebody will step up and put it all 2gether, but it can't be me. i'm certainly willing to help as much as i can. I was happy just 2 have time 2 c old friends and talk, play a couple games, eat, but i just can't do a hoopla & a ball game, etc. I don't want 2 commit 2 something i can't finish. luv ya!

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Glenn Spokely Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse I'm not sure why you are getting upset. Last year the group Portsmouth Vs Pier park, suggested we combine events. A lot of people thought that was a great idea. I'm just passing along the info I recieved today. This event is a group project, and it's not up to me to make decisions without a vote. I really do appriciate you for wanting to head this up..... I think you should find out what the other people want to do, and then make a decision on if you can head it up! Chill Babe!!!!

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse i'm not upset at all... just trying 2 explain. i was willing 2 take on the leadership of a simple reunion picnic, but it seems that others have a different vision, so i am graciously (or at least trying 2 b) bowing out now. i know this is a specific group, but i didn't realize it was closed 2 others who may be interested in helping. i'm honestly not upset... perhaps a bit concerned that this group is becoming perhaps 2 exclusionary. i luv what u all have done in the past, and if u have the leadership 2 make it happen, go 4 it. i simply offered 2 take the leadership, but if i take on something, then i will work with people on my committee & do what we plan. not a big deal. i'm excited 2 c what u guys come up with. luv u!

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Glenn Spokely Ok, now you are pissing me off! I have never once said, or have lead anyone to believe this group is "exclusionary!" I was not clear that the folks you added wanted to help with the picnic that's all. I don't deal with passive aggresive so stop it!!!! When you make those comments you are not only talking about me, you are making false statements about a really awesome group of people, and I wont have it!!!

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse i say exactly what i mean. there r no hidden meanings. i admire what this group has accomplished. i was simply suggesting another view-point. u know me well enough 2 know i don't play silly games. my concern about the "exclusionary" piece was just an outside observation, and not meant 2 b a criticism. It was just a caution. it is very easy 2 become super close when working so hard on something; i just wanted u 2 b aware of that possibility. when u r inside the group, it's hard 2 c when it happens. i had also just offered a different idea and included one (i think it was just 1) person who had personally talked w/ me. i think i have said all along that i have no problem stepping down, and listening 2 what others want. i saw u guys burn yourselves out last summer. it was an amazing event, but i know i can't do that. i offered a simple suggestion. most importantly, i really want u and the rest of the people on this group 2 know i am not being rude or mean or anything stupid like that. i try to speak my mind, but i never mean to hurt any feelings. i hope those who know me understand.

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Glenn Spokely I'm done Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse! It is clear to me that stiring the ot is going on here. We are not in High School anymore, and deal with eachother in a very direct manner. We have never been a group that excludes anyone, and I don't really think it's cool to make those types of accusations about these wonderfully commited people. You are the only person, that has said this kinda crap, and frankly it's teenage bullshit! I'm sorry to be so rude, but I would find it hard to believe that I'm reading too much into your attack! I think you deserve the back lash! KNOCK IT OFF!!!!

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Glenn Spokely STIRING THE POT!!!!!

I posted this on both sites:

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Jaymi Heidrick Fieldhouse never mind... i'm out. =-) have fun!

Unfortunately,  I thought this was finished when we apologized (and I personally apologized to each member of the committee.)  still want more of my evil games?  Stay tuned.