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KISMET PRIMARY

Proving once again the versatility of the Wood family, their youngest, Mallory, 13, inspired by a school discussion, had the great idea to have a Kismet Caucus (actually a Primary) for which dad Sam built a voting booth.

Voters were asked to register, then signed a secret ballot in the privacy of the booth and insert it into a box. No hanging chads here!

One man said “I voted for the wrong person, can I go back?” Of course not! Another, when encouraged to “vote your conscience”, replied “That means nobody”.

Though the turnout was small on a hot busy day the results were surprising.

Out of 170 votes: Obama 77, McCain 35 and write-ins for John Gorman, Shaggy, Rusty, the Pope and Jesus. I was asked to run but demurred.

Does this reflect the nation? Interesting question. Find out in November.

Jeannie

Bake, Book ‘n Blossom Sale

From Pat V:

The committee is Phyllis, Pam M. Fran and me

The flowers: Chris Jenks, Dawn L, Rose L and Michele

Other help: Sherri Roth, Alyssa and Linda Schneiderman, Alice, Elaine Freda and others too numerous to mention. And of course we would love to thank everyone for their time and support and generous contributions!

A lot of work! It took weeks to do the prep work, requests for donations, printing flyers etc, and then collecting all of the books. A LOT of them came for the mainland and were boated over, or picked up even in Manahatten! We spent all day Thursday, all day and night Friday and, of course, again at 6am Saturday morning to complete the set-up. It took us the afternoon and early evening Saturday as well as all day Sunday and we are still in boxes, and will finish up within the next week but not so all encompassing!

We had allot of cakes and they sold out quickly!

The flowers were more than normal (thank you A. Perri Farms

The bill of fare

Donations keep coming – Look what I Made!!!

Free coffee to go with the cake

Getting ready

And readier

And readier….

Jack helped with the pricing

This looks right

Before the onslaught…so pretty

Some very creative offerings

Sand castle cake by Joe &Karen Kelly

By Andy & Sandy

For Chiros By Taryn Phelan

Who will read all these books?

Tony …looking for inspiration?

A musical send-off/out by part of the Manion band

KISMET ART 5^th ANNUAL HOUSE KRAWL ‘08

The day was hot and many flocked to the beach but attendance was up and all the artists sold. Once again it was a successful show.

Dorothea all purpose tour guide: sucking candy, sun block, parasol, paper & pencil, Purell, genuine Spanish fan

Her group

Bill Poindexter – event organizer and artist extraordinaire: frogs, turtles, bees in new, ever evolving style, 28 new pieces

Phillisols by Geri, gorgeous Parasols, customized beach umbrellas

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Sean Toth (the saner of the 2 brothers) Abstract DaDa-istic “a nonsensical sensual style” (per brother Johnny)

Johnny Thunder “an extension of Kismet Expressionism, a romantic style called Sexy Seascapes”

Angie Dahl – Acrylic, Oil, endearing animal and local themes have found their way into many Fire Island homes

Maryann Parisi, an amateur who gets emotionally attached to her beautiful atmospheric oils (a sale generally produces tears)

Carolyn Durso, photography: “just an ordinary person who wants to share my visions of beauty” (not true, gorgeous prints)

And sells silver jewelry

Alex Adams, acrylic & Oil

Peter Schmidt; “glimpses of beauty on our plane” Swamponline.com (Scenic Waters And Mountain Peaks)

Andrea Wikso tends to her “baby” while exhibiting her photographs, a keen eye for and appreciation of nature.

Gregg Decker: “abstract psychodelic” Spray paint, acrylic, pastels, water color, wearing Thai fishing pants, www.myspace.com/greyvortex

Bob Negrin, a number of new paintings of beautiful landscapes artfully exhibited in the sublime ambience of Blue View Terrace’s rooftop with a view of his inspiration

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 08

A SELL OUT

Photos by Jeannie & Bradlee

Message from Joan McKeehan:
Typically we serve 240-250 breakfasts; this year it was a whopping 304. No doubt due to great promo headed by Krysia who had flyers printed up and organized a door-to-door effort with block captains Sat AM. Also, special mention to Victor Liotta who surprised us with that huge banner we hung up at the July 4th parade. He had it made for us - his donation. It hung in everyone's face all week,

Huge committee participation this year from set-up thru the event and clean up too.
As always most special kudos to Tommy Field and Bobby Rush - could not do it without them. So many to name - Cooks Rose L, Pam R, Barbara L, and new great addition Dennis Sommeso (he'll be stuck with that job for awhile). The other usual Auxilliary suspects always there for me - Phyllis B, Fran S, Elaine F, Sheri R, Lisa S, Linda B. Chris Boeke Jenks was tireless. Patti R and Alice at the door greeting all those people. Dusty new to the crew and Captain Mike was a great busboy and bouncer too. Rudy, Cody Baker and Don Tepper helped Joe with so much of the grunt work.

A huge amount of work but so much fun too and everyone seemed to like the food.

Joan