Hosts: Robin and Arlene Hess, Vashon Island
In attendence: Robin & Arlene Hess, Bill & Hilary Loud, Eric & Laura Gjovaag, Beverly Mendheim, David Baker, Jennifer Way, Sharon Link, Karyl Carlson, Marilyn Carlson, Rosemary & Diane Jones, and special guest Valentine the Cat.
Costumes: Jennifer as Dorothy, Hilary as the Wicked Witch, Karyl as our wonderful Queen Ann... in a rather risque outfit for said queen.
Quiz: Presented by Eric Gjovaag - "Celebrating Fifty Years of the Wizard of Oz on Television"
Quiz Winner: Hilary, with 12 out of 14 correct. Second place was a three-way tie between Rosemary, David, and Jennifer.
Show and Tell: Mostly passing around catalogs with cool Oz stuff: What on Earth, Betty's Attic, and Avon. Also, Robin had a magic wand which we used to zap everyone with, and Robin brought out Spot the Roomba who cleaned up some early party fouls while we all watched in fascination.
Business Meeting:
- New Y'Oz will be either Friday the 29th of December, or Saturday the 30th of December, with a preference for the 29th expressed by more people. Sharon indicted that she would not be able to attend on the 29th. Hilary expressed concern on driving back to Oregon on New Year's Eve.
Eric will be hosting at his parents' house in North Seattle. This will be the last meeting held at that house, as Eric's parents are selling it and moving to Port Orchard.
- Linda Medley has been invited to New Y'Oz. Here is the link to Castle Waiting on Amazon, and to Linda Medley's Website. Rosemary reported that she will be attending the SCBWI Workshop, and if possible will introduce herself to Linda as a member of the Oogaboos.
- Winkies Group Costume - Karyl intends to go as Billina, Laura as the Lunch-Pail tree, and Eric expressed interest in going as Tik-Tok. Ruggedo was suggested as a good costume for Robin. Other suggestions included the rest of the Oogs as Billina's chicks.
The Winkie convention will be July 6-8, 2007 at Asilomar. While there are Registration forms up on the website, we are not certain that the price indicated is the final price.
Group Discussion - My Favorite Ozian Incident. Led by Robin, we each discussed our favorite moment from the Oz books. Some moments: The discovery of Tik-Tok, Egg drop on the Gnome King, and Rosemary simply said, "Wheelers". The conversation then turned to how we were introduced to the Oz books. Robin was testing the topic for possible use at the Winkie Convention.
Food: The usual potluck. Hilary brought a number of low-fat snacks. Beverly brought a wonderful chile and chicken bake and a spicy pumpkin pie. There were leftovers of many dishes, including the pigs-in-blankets!
Oogaboo Rendezvous Pictures
Costumes
Jennifer with Toto and... um... mini-Toto
Hilary as the Wicked Witch
Karyl in her Miss Piggy Uniform/Risque Queen Ann
Party
Before guests arrived, Robin and Arlene set out the Boos!
Bill and Eric chat as the party just begins
David, Arlene, Hilary, and Karyl
Marilyn, Arlene, and Jennifer
Sharon reads from a Dell Comic Book adaptation of The Wizard of Oz
Hilary, Diane, and Rosemary
Bill's elbow, Marilyn, Robin (on floor), Jennifer, and David
Rosemary, Robin, and Marilyn
Hilary, Karyl, and Beverly
Jennifer finds an Oz mask book and puts it to use
Miss Piggy enjoyed a cola with Karyl
Self-satisfied Valentine reportedly dispatched an evil trespasser on his territory
shortly before the Oogaboos arrived