Thanks Ellen! My long lost sista!

I can't believe your BIL - give it a rest already.

Actually I do know who does that. We tried to have some family reunion type things in our family for a couple of years - it was a heart felt wish of our cousin who died unexpectedly. We tried for awhile, but someone was always complaining about the location, the price, etc. etc. I was one of the planners, and it just got to be too much heartache for me. We also tried it just in our immediate family with my sibs and rents. Same story. First year at a cabin on the lake, my DSIS went home early cuz there were spiders.

Second year, Cabin in the woods, she went home early cuz there were ANTS IN THE BATHROOM!

Third year, camping - my DSIL was *****ing all weekend cuz she didn't like camping and my mom wouldn't let muddy kids in her trailer (my parents worry too much about their "stuff") 4th year, beautiful resort - my other DIS complain cuz it's too nice

I'm done. So we haven't had another reunion again. Everyone got a clue when Dad had a stroke last December, but I don't see anyone planning another trip.
Good luck with your family!