We spent the day at Charlie’s house, just up the road from us.
His grand-daughter Bailey was with us for a little while, it’s always a joy to see her and watch her grow up.
A very relaxed day of cooking and eating, with Penny & Charlie, and Tim arriving with a delish apple pie.
A small gathering of chosen family, just the way I like it.
Charlie, Bailey, & Penny
Mateel Aikido celebrated 25 years of training on November 20-21, with Frank Doran Shihan. Black belts arrived from as far away as Alaksa, Oregon, and all over California. There were 49 people on the mat training at the Beginning’s Octagon in Briceland!
Mateel Aikido 25th Anniversary Gathering
Some of the Sensei’s relaxing a bit!
Michael Friedl, Frank Doran, and Russel Wisby
The potluck was fabulous, and also a birthday party for Frank Doran. What a great bunch of people and what an honor to Russel and Forrest Kan and the rest of the Mateel Aikido dojo to be honored with such a full house. A great weekend!
More photos online at Mateel Aikido’s Facebook page.
