It all began with an idea...dang those idea’s
A night out with the girls is what it’s all about.
Relief Society Christmas-Get-Together-
–away from the cold-
Bye-Polar Evening
The Menu:
Polar Bear Stew and Arctic roots
Wildberry Potlatch
Tundra Salad with Moss and Lichens and Krill
Rotund Eskimo Roll
Glacier water.
Klondike Bar for Dessert of course!
Upon arrival to the Shiver Me Timbers Lodge,
the entry way was adorned with a timber sign directing our frost bitten sisters to several of these establishments, Kodiak Island, Icy Strait, Glacier Bay, and Arctic Slope--northerly red underwear hung in the window if anybody needed a warmin’ up, a rickety rocking chair, a woolen vintage blanket, old tea kettle, pine needles and shrubbery strewn around the hearth.
Upon entry all shivered sisters received a name tag and another name–directing them later to a sequestered room. After all were finished eating a delish of a meal and singing Christmas Songs, in struts Miss Gitum(a.k.a.Margie Kocherhans) and Dr. Wilsia (Will See Ya)(a.k.a.Diana McLaws)our resident self proclaimed therapist–broadcasting quite vehemently that some of the sisters in attendance could use a make over-Can you imagine that! Sisters of Timber Lodge!! Yes, indeedy, those two Sisters just hand picked several sisters who they thought needed a 21st Century Remake!
Chosen were Vanessa Gornik, Abbey Runyon, Keilei Shelley, Vanessa Harding!
These sisters were plucked from the tribe, those who were left, their jaws gaping I’m sure were jealous. These young sisters with a spring in their step/or were they dragging their feet(?)accepted the metamorphosis that would ensue.
All Sisters were then given a warning--that if they did not participate in updating their assigned girl Bishop Halbert would be coming in doing armpit hair removal–one sister was so surprised she had to ask her neighbor if she heard correctly. This EXCERCISE was NO joke!
Believe you me!!!Miss Gitum and the good Doctor Wilsia , were soooo tickled they snorted like migrating caribou! 
The lucky 4 sisters were then thrust in the arms of our most experienced sisters who had been earlier assigned upon arrival by their name tag. Quickly with 10 minutes to do the make overs–they steered their little Queen to their designated sequestered room, which were aptly named:“Miss Arctic Slope”–Vanessa Harding,
“Miss Glacier Bay” -Vanessa Gornik,“Miss Kodiak Island”- -Abbey Runyon,“Miss Icy Straits”- -Keilei Shelley. Needless to say Miss Gitum and the Good Doctor Wilsia, were never more proud of the transformation of their prodigy’s.
In walked all the sisters –laughing, talking feeling accomplished-- The 4 assigned now, darling sisters, came in one at a time being honored with sounds of gasps–and thrills of chuckling. Each one took their turn wakling the icy run way and showed us all what a little make up and a new wardrobe can do for a girl!
During the run way walk- One sister was assigned to tell a little about each contestant–We learned a lot about them–all the while they were smiling–in fact....we all were smiling! You could tell our Special Sisters KNEW they were excited about their new make over. They even had special banners made just for them and a snowball to put some meat on their little bones. They were indeed the best sports of evening. You gotta hand it to them! Then Seinei Baker shared Mele Kalikimaka in dance form with all her grace and beauty--and we had a spiritual ending with a video spotlighting Elder Enzio Bushe .
Each sister was handed the words to the talk in a compact hand out to keep in their purse or car.It was not so cold when it was time to go home, nope ,warmth radiated from the lodge, laughter was heard for miles, smiles were kept on till they could share the story to a loved one, In fact, I still chuckle over that evening, even though I never did get my Klondike Bar!Thanks to Karen Rudell, Kristen Rogers, Patty Larsen, Sandy Lesueur, Margie & Diana our 4 agreeable girls, cleanup committee, our stalwart men guarding the gates and playing sonatas on the piano-and Seini!
Then Seinei Baker shared Mele Kalikimaka in dance form with all her grace and beauty--and we had a spiritual ending with a video spotlighting Elder Enzio Bushe . Each sister was handed the words to the talk in a compact hand out to keep in their purse or car. It was not so cold when it was time to go home, nope ,warmth radiated from the lodge, laughter was heard for miles, smiles were kept on till they could share the story to a loved one, In fact, I still chuckle over that evening, even though I never did get my Klondike Bar!
Thank you to everyone who attended, our invitation said come happy, come sad, but don’t come mad and don’t hibernate. I think they were warmed by the experience.Thanks to Karen Ruddell for manning the group making delish stew, Kristen Rogers her hours of giving ideas, making ornaments, Patty Larsen helping set up and manning kitchen also, Sandy Lesueur making enough delish salad and dressing, Margie & Diana just for what they do...our 4 agreeable girls, cleanup committee, our stalwart men guarding the gates and playing sonatas on the piano-and Seini for beauty and support!
