Fish Fry II

It was the 18th Annual Fish Fry out at Uncle Ron's house in Iuka, Illinois. This year was a little different given that it was also a tribute for Randy's Grandfather who passed earlier this year. We went last year - where Lucas was able to meet Grandpa Buck. So, this year was for his memory. We spent two days traveling for three days of parting. It was a great weekend of camping, eating, drinking, boating, pirating, and of course, family.

Lucas on a Harley. Hope its not a trend.

We ate so much food it was ridiculous.

Lucas lit the ceremonial fire that kick started the festivities.

Ron had T-shirts made to commemorate the weekend and the life of Grandpa Buck.

It was also a pirate weekend.

Uncle Kenny

Buck's sister Aunt Clem

Buck's brother Uncle Harry

Everyone

Us

Al and Clem, Harry and Leela.

Buck's family

Harry's family - his two daughters, Jan and Jackie, and Jan's daughter Kelsey

Clem's family - their sons Russ and Rod and Rod's family

The Burbank Clan

Sunday evening we went boating on a beautiful lake near Ron's house.

Uncle Ron

Lucas got to fish for the first time.

Finished off by a beautiful sunset.

It was a great weekend spent getting to know family and remembering those who have passed. It was a not so great travel experience filled with delays and turbulence, but in the end it was well worth it. I'll never drink that much again...