Second Annual Welcome Back Picnic November, 1996

Thank you Tallahassee Tiger Sharks Fin-A tics for making our second annual "Welcome Back Picnic," held at Old Bainbridge Park on November 11th, such as a great success. There was plenty of food, fun and hockey conversation for fans of all ages.

The kids and the hockey team enjoyed the football game. They also had a good time with the egg toss and the potato sack races.

We would like to thank all of the Tallahassee area businesses who donated the picnic supplies, prizes, condiments, and hamburger buns. Most wish to remain anonymous, but for other contributions we would like to name: Walmart and Brown's Capital Ice Co.

Last, but definitely not least, we would like to thank the volunteers who helped set up, cook, serve, and clean up at our picnic.

"How do you want this -- over, under or on top of the mustard stain?"

Moment I - The Clean Towel Theory: Every college student, and one guesses, hockey player will understand the "Clean Towel Theory" as explained to us by Jason T. Of course every mother is shuddering this very moment at the thought, but that's beside the point. Seems Jason has only one towel to his name, but that doesn't bother him. Since he's clean when he gets out of the shower, why does he need any more? Kindda makes you feel sorry for his roommates, doesn't it?

Moment II - the Fin-Attics discover Osiecki's hidden passion: Where was Matt? Anytime someone went looking for him, they found thim at the table getting another helping of banana pudding.

Jed shows John how to do it right.

Team Work at its finest. Of course, Jed looks a little hungry. Good think Sonny has the knife.

Moment III - Jed practices his grilling skills: Everyone had already sat down and started eating by the time Jed showed up. Did that bother him? Nope. The Fin-Atics found him cooking three hamburgers just the way he liked.

Moment IV - Matt Johnson realizes there is someone with an appetite equal to a hockey player's: Held captive by Courtney Oxendine (age 2), Matt was forced to feed her cake for 10 minutes, tiny spoonful by tiny spoonful. "Are you done yet? You want more?" (sigh)

Coach, are you watching? How about adding this to practice?

Sometimes it takes two helping hands and six legs.

Moment V - Dennis is a little concerned: Before the start of the egg race, Dennis swore that we saved the only raw egg just for him. Sounds like paranoia based on experience. What's the story there, Dennis?

Moment VI - Grubs loads up: Gary got a welcome (?) care package at the end of the picnic. Roughly 20 pounds of hamburger patties, 5 pounds of onions, three trays of hamburger buns and a couple of gallons of baked beans. Good think he had the truck. Wonder if the team saw any of that food?

After this off-ice bout, Louie was ejected from the table for a 10 minute picnic misconduct.