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Good morning, everybody. My name is Debbie B. I'm an alcoholic. And I have so enjoyed my

trip here to Boise and to be with all of you, to renew friendships, to get to see friends.

I haven't seen a long time.

To make new friends.

That's part of the joy of getting to go around and visit different places and then, you know, having known Ed for so many years.

And I know a lot of you who've known Ed, even just a brief time, know his

sense of humor. If you don't, let me give you a little sampling of it. Okay, so I invited me to

come up here and some months went by and I called him and I said, you know,

I'm getting ready to make some plane reservations. And I haven't heard anything or gotten a confirmation

letter. And so here was my confirmation letter. I want to thank you for agreeing to participate

in the Gem State Roundup, August 12, 13, and 14th, 2011.

I have arranged an eight-person Coleman waterproof tent.

It is equipped with two bed pans, one new and one only slightly used.

Also for an added adventure, you can exit the tent and go three feet to fishing, included

our one-roll nylon string, one wooden pole, which is an old mop handle, and a safety

pin hook instructions included.

We will run a copy of how it works from the big book for your reading pleasure, and also,

we have two pair of waiters left, size 12, for your fishing experience if needed.

As you know, a dress code will be enforced, and if you choose to wear the pink waiters, please accompany with pearls.

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