NORTH MEETS SOUTH IN HISTORIC OCCASION

History was made today as SMUG celebrated their fourth annual Summer Picnic at the summer home of the director in beautiful Stanhope PEI.The annual event was graced by the director of YesterUkes, Dianne Sutton and her daughter, Jessica Sutton, all the way from Woodruff, South Carolina. Unfortunately the function was held up from the proposed starting time due to a GPS error in the car of the Suttons, when their GPS didn't recognize Stanhope as a place, but through the other wonder of another modern technology, the cell phone, we all got together shortly after 10 o'clock and following introductions the whole group spent an hour jamming on the ukulele and learned a new song,"JUST HANG LOOSE" soon to also be heard in South Carolina.
Dianne and David had become friends three years ago after a contact was made on the internet between YesterUkes and SMUG. During the time Dianne has helped SMUG as they have matured and moved into local stardom on stage and TV.
The morning was made complete when the burgers came from the barbecue accompanied by all the salads and sweets supplied by the group.Unfortunately about 10 of the SMUG group were uable to enjoy the picnic due to other summer and family commitments.
It should be noted that the accent that some of the YesterUkes were concerned Dianne might acquire while she was on PEI, won't probably happen, as we are all aware that she had arrived with a dandy, and that's another story!!Good thing the SMUG director recognized the name "Sutton". Dianne, it's been a joy to have had you and Jessica with us for today and we hope you will also enjoy the next four days on PEI as you make your way on our little Island and hopefully see why we that live here believe it to be so special. Good wishes from us SMUGGERS to all of your YESTERUKES.The past three years of being in touch has been an inspiration.
Thanks Jessica for the great photography....we are looking forward to more on another blog real soon!


MAURICE,DIANNE and ALLISON

DARLENE,KENDAL and LEAH BROWN

JESSICA,MAURICE,DIANNE and JOANNE

DIANNE,JOANNE, and ALLISON

SMUG WITH OUR GUESTS, JESSICA AND DIANNE SUTTON

EVERETT,HARLEY,ERROL and RALPH

LEAH, VERA and JANE

ALLISON AND LINDA DO IT AGAIN IN THE BACK 80

The circle got larger and larger as JustForFunners and Smuggers arrived for Allison and Linda's second annual Back 80 Summer Barbecue and Bonfire Party. The bonfire was blazing at 6 o'clock as we began to arrive and was still blazing away when some of us left around 9. We haven't heard as of this morning what time the jamming and partying broke up.Steve Rackham was once again the guest chef an again outdid himself with barbecued watermelon, asparagus, and bruschetta, not to mention the traditional hot dogs and innovative mussels. All of that was topped with cake and ice cream supplied by Maurice and Marie in a special pre-celebration of their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary. The evening was wisely started earlier this year so the jammers could still see the music for a while as they serenaded one another with wonderful love songs. Our thanks to Linda and Allison and their friends and family for making such a wonderful evening.....and can Allison ever call the weather!


It was a mini-celebration for Maurice and Marie as we helped celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary which will take place officially on Aug 18th. Congratulations Marie and Maurice.

PARK ROYAL UNITED CHURCH 2011

Sunday, July 31, 2011 and SMUG took part in the morning service at Park Royal United Church. The program is attached below but the camera let us down and unfortunately no photos were taken. Suzanne Campbell was our guest soloist again this year at Park Royal and sang a lovely rendition of Hallelujah. The typical summer congregation joined in the singing of some of our prelude songs with enthusiasm when directed by the organist, Leslie Hiscott and student minister, Barbara Cairns.