But the Joke was, for a change, on me as Ken Rhodes (campground owner, weekend host, and Licensed Minister) ask me to step forward. The Wedding March began to play, and a veiled bride was accompanied down the aisle by her "LARGE FATHER" who wasted no time showing the Shotgun Shell he had at the ready should things not go as planned. Complete with a marriage certificate and rings, the whole campground seem to be in on the surprise, as the minister began the ceremony. And though a bit dazed , shocked, and a little white, I managed to maintain my composure enough to "Kiss the Bride" for the Photographers. Grinning congratulations were bestowed on the newly Married Couple by all !!! OK Friendship Village, You GOT ME !!!I was honored to provide a vocal background during the "ring" ceremony with a wedding song, "the Road That Never Ends" as well as creating all of the floral. arrangements for the affair. We went with Tropical shades of Fuchsia, Lime, Tangerine, Azure Blue, and Royal Purple, for a festive and colorful atmosphere. Gene, acting as Emcee for the reception, attended with his wife Amy and son Zack. Kevin brought his wife Vicky who provided the photos shown here on the website. Even ol' Ed Record and and his lovely wife Dolly made the 6.5 hour drive to be apart of this special day. In addition to the quartet and our immediate families, more than a dozen PLQ friends made the trip. Being early afternoon, the reception featured heavy Hors d'œuvres. My father, created the multi-tiered and fountained cake, which I must say was absolutely delicious and delicately flavored with Almond. and iced in Rich Butter Cream. We all gathererd to blow Bridal Bubbles as the newlyweds entered their balloon and confetti filled escape vehicle. They headed to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for a few days, but were forced to spend the second half of their honeymoon, at my place, as our singing schedule started on Thursday that week. The couple would like to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and congratulations, and especially those of you who attended the ceremony. They have purchased their first home, and reside in Bluefield, West Virginia. That night, the concert went well, and Pastor Zandall Hastey, warmed up to us enough to offer a special treat, we were going to get our first taste of "Coon Hunters'" cake. In fact he ambushed me as I entered the fellowship hall with a big mouthfull. I learned later that no racoons were harmed in the creation of this desert. After the service we were escorted even farther out in the country, and then after loaning us an SUV (the bus couldn't get there), we were escorted to our lodging for the weekend, an authentic Log cabin high on a hillside. Gene assured us that with his amazing, innate sense of direction, we would not need further escorts. Early the next morning, He and Ed headed back to town to find some breakfast, leaving us non-breakfast eaters behind. Unfortunately neither noticed the address or even name (the Horse and Buggy Inn), and found they couldn't relocate the inn, not even with the help of the locals. Without cellphone service, we had no idea where they were, I was getting hungry and imagining the worst. Lunch came and went, (I was forced to munch on stale cereal bars and grasshoppers), and finally, five hours later, The duo sheepishly walked back into the cabin. Luckily I had done some research and found a lovely restuarant only 2 miles down the road !!And Finally on Sunday the 6th we helped Gene Celebrate his birthday (45!!) with a mexican fiesta. With a bit of time before the evening concert, he was able to spend an hour doing one of his favorite pasttimes, a little fishin' !.Special thanks to my adopted brother , CHAD TYNER , for his hospitality and hard work in booking a truly memorable and fun filled weekend. 
