Each and every New Years Day, the U.S. Moreens open their home to their friends and loved ones	--==-- Dateline: Pigeon Palace, January 1, 1998 --==--	(Our own Mick - of - a - thousand - facets calls on another of his many talents, and waxes poetic about the Moreen's and their hospitality:)

Again this year, there were quite a number of HHGHers in that happy throng at Kate & Donnie's lovely home. Although the temp outside was so cold, our hearts were quite warm = = = = = when THIS bunch gets together, there is always MAGIC in the air!!!

The food was plenty, the coffee was hot Some folfs traveled far, and some had not For those that could make it, we had fun all day long And for those that couldn't, we talked about you on and on If ever you get the chance, to make it to Donnie and Kate's Get there early, and try to stay late!!!

Smokers huddling in the cold outside on the back porch
Critter, Joanne, Ms. Magnolia, Mick, Jimmo & Jimi ... say CHEESE and Donnie will let you back inside!!!

Joe thinks to himself: "How did I get stuck with these folks???"

Joanne and Ms. Magnolia settling down after a great meal.
Doc and his lovely Bride - to - Be, Kate.
Kate and Donnie wondering if there will be any leftovers after Da Bo2S's & Doc get done eating!!?!
While they were talking to Midgie on the phone, CG realizes that desert has been served!!	Unka & Ms. Magnolia discussing plans for AAkron '98
Donnie and Joanne, dancing the night away.	Doc proves you can meditate standing UP!
After asking Critter, Mick asks Unka about the whereabouts of the U.S. Moreens. (Do they KNOW something?!!!?)
While Jimi and Unka look to the camera, [da Boss?) mimics a candle (?) in the background!	Joanne and Mick waiting for Ms. Magnolia's Pecan Pie to be served!
Everyone waiting their turn, to talk to BHOF and Marylyn calling from Ohio.	Ms. Magnolia discusses how she keeps Jimmo in line with her magical powers!!