The Rehersal Party - The Entertainment

What follows is 7 videos that contain the entertainment portion of the Rehersal Party. Obviously, it is me, Grayson, with my story titled "Thats Nice". It is about Matthew getting his driving license and his telling his Dad numerous times about this beautiful girl he has met and likes very much - namely Aimee. And then I finish with eight "gems of wisdom" for the kids and a toast. Hope you enjoy.

The Rehersal Party - September 25, 2009

On Friday night we met at the Surfer Restaurant in Southport, NC for the Rehersal Party. The place was decorated beautifully. We had 57 folks in attendance. The meal was superb. The menu included a strawberry salad, "surfer chicken", pasta salad, mixed vegetables, red potatoes, and rolls. Dessert was pecan pie.

We had lots of family and friends in attendance. We had a video slide show of Aimee and Matthew from birth until now. They certainly grow up fast. There are only 20 pictures below but Bert took about 110. So we will be making a video soon so you can see all of them. Jan's sisters from Oklahoma and Norfolk, VA were there as was Nick (Jane's son) from Raleigh. All of Grayson's brothers and wives were in attendance. Our dear friends Joan/Charles Baxter, Jim/Jackie George, and Bert/Katherine Sippola from Spartanburg made the long trip down to be with us. For this we are truly grateful. Aimee's family was well represented. Matthew was so pleased that his grandfather Bundy Johnson also came. All in all we had a great time. God is great. Life is good.

Let the party begin!!!
The Mother of all Head Tables!!

Aimee and Matthew - the center of attention.

Aimee and Matthew have their hats for the Honeymoon.

Tink and Brittany.

Lisa is introducing all of their friends and family.

Jan with our friends Joan and Charles.

Matthew and brother Will.

Joan is telling a story with Jim and Jackie listening.

Four lovely ladies!!

Bert and Katherine-the takers of the pictures.

Gary offering to pay the bill for the meal.

The Godman clan was all there - Joyce in charge!!

Jan with our good friends Jim and Jackie George. The two lovely ladies in my life

are smiling.

A table full of friends.

A table full of Aimee's family.

More of Aimee's family and friends.

Will, Beth, Chandler and Ian.

Grand parents galore - Joe Savage's mom and Dad and other family members. On the right is Papa Bundy who is Matthew and Will's grandfather.

The New Streamline Customs Shop

It became apparent that Streamline Customs could not survive as originally constructed. So after alot of looking, we decided to go into the "hydrographics" printing business also. The hydrographics machine is filled with water and a special solution. An item ( shotgun, auto body part, golf cart component, helmet, etc.) is lowered into the water. A special film is laying on the surface of the water. The design leaves the water surface and coats the item. The item is then washed and sprayed with a clear coat. Favorite films are camoflauge, wood grain, patterned metal look, etc. Will and Matthew will go to a three day school in Miami to learn how to operate the machine. So they should be up and running about October 12, 2009. We are spending our children's inheritance now. Hopefully the business will be there. There is alot of interest from the folks in the auto businesses in the Rock Hill area. Wish us luck, say a little prayer for wisdom, and send them a few hunters with shotguns. God is great. Life is good.

The young owners - Matthew and Will

A young and beautiful customer??

The new hydrographics machine that we are betting the business own.

The tire changing machine.

Ms. September "Ridgid" calendar girl!
A look back into the shop.

The tire balance machine.

The rinse machine for the "Hydrographics" process.