North Myrtle Beach July 2012

 

Well, here they are. Of course, there are many more.

I thought we should try to get some posted.

Sorry for the delay... but I was being held by the

North Myrtle Beach Police Dept over a parking ticket. 

 

As you might have guessed... this is the Beck Family.

Kevin, Patty, Daniel, Anna, Kathryn (Ki-Ki) & Sean 

And for your listening and looking entertainment,

The California Dornisch Family.

Jordan, John-John, Jeremiah, John, Jr & Shela 

And of course, this is the Heimbuch Family
Mike, Aiden, Mary and Jackson Brody (a/k/a The Kid)
 

This is the Boston Group
Maggie, Margo, Michael and Will
No truth to the rumor that they arrived in Duck Boats

 

And here we have the Bannon & Godfrey attendees

Aunt Joann, Uncle Bill B and Regina Godfrey

 

And now you have the McNees Girls

Katie and Beth... that is an optical illusion.

Katie is not taller she is standing on the upside of the beach. 

This is the Geisel Family

Chris (oops, where's Chris) Hope, McKenna and Dave 

 

A few comments:

We had a great time. The weather was unbelievable (does anyone remember a single raindrop?)

The beer was cold and plentiful (I was designated Driver) Every time we ran out of beer I was designated to drive for more.

The fishing was superb; we hardly had time to re-bait the hook and get it back into the ocean.

Jet-Skis were parked at our door.

The golf came straight out of "This is your PGA tour" (Nobody could touch me)

The Pool was like something from "Miami Vice"

After 10 pm, Aunt Joann had difficulty navigating the steps to the 2nd floor.

The best Life Guard group was Jordan and Beth.

John W, Jr Head Life Guard was found several mornings on the bottom of the pool with a Snorkel

We are not sure if Shela threw him there or he was simply cleaning the bottom.

John-John was Skateboarding up & down the beach looking for the skimpiest bikini.

Jeremiah kept borrowing Unk Paul's guitar and practicing new chords.

Uncle Bob and Aunt Corky kept the kids "enthralled" with their seafaring stories.

When we last saw Uncle Bob, he was chasing the "Loch Ness" monster.

 

It was a fun filled week. And best of all we got to know each other better.

Please leave a comment on the blog or send me an e-mail and I will see that it gets there.

 

Next year we are planning Paris & Dublin.

The girls go to Paris to shop & the men go to Dublin to drink.

See you then!!



Life Guard and Swim Instructor

We have been conducting interviews for the past several weeks to find a suitable life guard.

I personally like the guy in the Yellow Shirt. He appears to have his own flotation device.

The group of guys behind the Apple Dish want to work as a Unit. Kinda strange, When I call the number they gave on their resume, it says "Duffy's Tavern".

We have not heard from the "California Dreamin' " Contingent. Besides, we have heard through the rumor mill that "Dem Dere" boys are afraid of the water. It seems the breakers are too scary.

Now the young lady in the top picture could be a good fit.

She has spent her entire life in warm weather states. Not afraid of anything.

Don't let the black dress fool you... She always wears her RED Lifeguard suit under everything.

She has also appeared in several episodes of "Bay Watch" (or maybe that was her mother)

Final votes will be tabulated at the Sunrise Service, Sunday Morning at 5:00 am.

"Be there or Be Square" (gotta thank Uncle Jack for that one)

We will see most of you in the next 48 hours. WAHOOOOOO!

Denver was a Blast

Ladies and Gentlemen

Please welcome the newest Mrs. Dornisch

Lauren Hayes Dornisch

Oh, Yeah!!

Did I mention the Groom??

Mr. & Mrs. Russell Dornisch Jr.

Boy these pictures are cool. I wish I could take credit for them.

But, alas, they were taken by Uncle Bill Bannon, Thanks Willie!!

This Photo is of Nery (mother of the groom) and the Groom.

What a great visit to Colorado. The following were in attendance:

Uncle Bob & Aunt Corky, the Grandparents of the Groom;  

Uncle Paul & Aunt Alyce, Aunt Joann & Uncle Bill.

The celebration included The rehearsal Dinner on Friday evening.

On Saturday afternoon, the wedding ceremony, Held in Hudson Gardens, a

beautiful setting outdoors, which was followed immediately

by the reception in the largest tent ever seen on Garnet Street.

Some of our group remained under contol the entire night. And still others lost it after their 2nd beverage. A great time was had by all. And then on Sunday about 11:00 am we were treated to a delicious brunch given by the Hayes Family, Lauren's Mom & Dad.

This is Bob Sr. & Bob Jr.

It is up to you to figure out who is who.

And this is Andrea, our Niece.

H.S. Graduate and soon to be 18 yrs old.

Doesn't she look Great!!!

REMEMBER: less than 3 weeks and we will be on the Beach.

More to follow SOON.

Robert and Corliss Dornisch (Bob and Corky)

AND THEN THE 3RD "LITTLE" DORNISCH

BOY WAS SWEPT OF HIS FEET

That is correct. The date was September 28, 1957. It was again very hot.

Robert W. Dornisch and Corliss (Corky) Cox tied the knot.The photo is not an optical illusion. They were both in the Navy at the time. The wedding took place somewhere near Anacostia Naval Base. The ride from Phila. to Anacostia took forever (remember, No Interstate. Route 1 the entire way). It must have been 90 degrees. Our car had woolen seats and No A/C.  Great for winter, bad for Summer. The reception was held in the apartment Aunt Corky shared with other enlisted "Waves" as they were called then. Aunt Joan has verified the wedding photo as being authentic; "do I have a pink hat on and a whoosit suit?" Yes you do. "And is your brother Jack in the picture/" Yes he is. "then it is legit!!"
Historical Note: In 1957, then president Dwight D. Eisenhower took the 1st Marine Helicopter ride for any president on a "Chopper" from Anacostia. To this day, when you see the President get off the Chopper, it has come from Anacostia Naval Facility

Bob & Corky, Russ Jr, Andrea, Russ Sr, Nery (L-R)

They Jetted away to some exotic tropical island. Where they remained for nearly 2 years. Actually it was Argentia, Newfoundland. (I think) Bob Jr was born up there, somewhere, and when they arrived in N.J. on the way home to Phila of course they had to clear customs. This did not sit well with one grandmother, Cass Dornisch (the first). When she was told she had to wait to see them She threatened to the A.P. officer; "Sir, I will take your head-off unless you let me see that baby right now." Such a kind, sweet grandmom!! Fortunately the A.P agreed thus saving bloodshed at the entry gate.

This was taken when the Mamas and the Papas were the rage.







This was taken in St. Pete, Fla. The 5 Dornisch kids with that Sheahan girl and Russ jr.

SWEET HOME ALABAMA