Day 1579: It's banquet time.

"girl 5", ink, watercolor & junk mail collage postcard

It's banquet time.

Always before Thanksgiving & the holiday rush,

but in keeping with our thanks for Demura Sensei,

our Genbu-Kai organization, families & friends.

We have a glue that binds us, even when we are apart.

On this evening together, we dress up & celebrate!

Taking pictures to prove what we look like in normal clothes!

Awards, promotions & a giant raffle highlighted the event. 

  

Our MC for the evening is Dan McGaugh (below left) who is ...

Dan McGeough & Senpai Dwight Lomanyesva, Demura Sensei's most senior student.

 both professional & wonderful, orchestrating the event.

Susan & Leo Nakamura ( who dodged my camera) ...

magically organized & decorated the event.

We are a big happy dressed up family!

 

 

Thank you Demura Sensei ...

 

for your inspiration, guidance & great knowledge.

We treasure & celebrate you.

A smile for Monday ...