Touching the Ancient One

February 19, 2007

Our C-47 Survivor’s Group will hold the next reunion in Elkader, Iowa. In Touching the Ancient One it was stated that we would meet in Orlando in February of this year. For various reasons those plans got derailed. Ed and Ruth Olson stepped forward and volunteered to host this event on the weekend of August 3-5 in Elkader. This is not the first time for Elkader. Our group visited the picturesque little town in the northeast section of the state in the summer of 1999. I was intrigued. Ed says it’s changed somewhat as more people have discovered it, but that it retains its charm. I look forward to returning.

Since the publication of my book several people have shown an interest in attending our reunions. They’ll be pleased to know that we’re extending an open invitation. The events were never closed to the public, but we made no great effort to publicize, either. So, join us in Elkader on the weekend of August 3-5. We’re a friendly bunch.

Ed Olson has just published an edition of our newsletter, The C-47 Survivor’s Sentinel, announcing the reunion. It contains information about accommodations and Elkader’s history. You can download that newsletter from this site, either from the Download link in the sidebar or below. Ed will continue to feed us information in the coming weeks and months and I’ll also make it available through this website.

Rupert

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