my last name changes around this time every year to my wife’s maiden name: herman. every fourth of july weekend (since 1972) the hermans come from all over the country to gather on the fairgrounds in marengo, iowa for the family reunion. when i first started coming in 1986 they were meeting at the american legion hall, but when the numbers kept increasing they moved to a bigger location. when someone starts chanting, “we are hermans, couldn’t be prouder, if you can’t hear us we’ll yell a little louder!” this continues until lunch is ready or until the authorities arrive.
This is awesome. I’ve always wanted a massive family reunion but it can’t happen. We all easily fit into a living room.
Sorry we missed you, then. We’re in Oskaloosa now and celebrated the 4th here. We were in Kansas City that weekend to check up on the house that hasn’t sold yet, but traveled back up here Sunday night.