Soggy to the marrow, Pierre of Paris and Homeboy Matt finally came in out of the rain -- but not before kicking the soccer ball around for half the night on the BaltiMarion badminton-jart-futbol field.  It was a classic confrontation, a fine Franco-American duel, that ended with these smiles and not a single head-butt to be seen.

And there was golf...

New participant this year, Logan, bump-and-runs his ball at the pin, while Mike lips a gimme past the hole on day 2 at beautiful Rocky Pointe Golf Club.

After all was said and done, the competent HackFest staff poured over piles of scorecards, calculating the incalculable, adjusting handicaps, figuring in tiebreakers, trying to make sense of it all. 

It was that close.

New HackFest Logo?

So far this is the leading candidate.  Send your entries to HackFest Commissioner Marion.

An exhausted Mary Ella looks with envy at RJ's CHILL dregs at HF2007, Baltimore.  As hostess, one of her most enjoyable tasks was going from room to room collecting discarded beer bottles to toss into the recycle bin.  She would more often than not find one or two warm, watery ounces remaining at the bottom, which she would then happily chug.  After all, she would murmur justifyingly to herself, "Waste not, want not!"  With a houseful of beer drinkers on hand for the long celebratory weekend, the meticulous Mary Ella was in her element, and it's doubtful that a single tepid drop escaped her parched and parsimonious palate.

99

"Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, go-od bye!..." 

The chorus is never louder than when you are first out of the game.

Steel Cage Badminton Death Match

Failing eyesight, darkness, and diminished reflexes let the next generation of HackFesters nip the kids of The Greatest Generation in a hard fought battle of the birdie.

 Two Too Tall

After years of eating string beans and peanut butter, these two look down on the rest of us.

Beautiful People

Nearly a full compliment of HackFesters grace this shot.  Donna, Stephen, Julie, Mark, Annie, & Jason were dearly missed.

FOOD

Oysters on the half shell

Crab Imperial

'07 Itinerary

Commissioner Marion

Note:  Before conjuring up the following itinerary, HF2007 Commish, RJM, fell into a deep, two-hour trance (see above).  During that time, he conceived the document that you are about to read... 

The following is a flexible option package offered to the participants of the Hackfest 2007 to be held in Jen’s Estate (9318 Montego Avenue) as its base of operation and inclusive of all potential activities:

Since the actual commencing of this year’s celebration is somewhat cloudy, I will assume that all will be present by the evening of Thursday, August 9, for a cookout and backyard activities and round table discussion held by the commissioners to examine, not only the current Hackfest golf format, but to look at potential future heir-apparent Hackfest commissioners.

Welcome Wagon for the early arrivals TorreyMarions and possibly WarringtonMarions.

Menu will be determined by the time of arrival and the number of arrivals. Please commit by Tuesday one way or another with ETA and family member in tow.

Libations and delectables to be consumed in mass quantities.

Note: Matt has calibrated the scoring tool so that the golf competition is equitable. He also has included all players (Maggie, Logan, Charlie, Matt,& Bros).

Wednesday night options:

All dependent upon TOA

Over 21 under/over 50 crowd……………( and/or persons with fake ID)

“8X10” an establishment in historic Federal Hill featuring ” The Bridge”

  Starts around 10:00. Cost $10-12

Anyone

Badminton, Jarts, Euchre, Pool, Wii, PS2, Pleasant conversation complemented by

wine sipping/beer consumption.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

(Optional activities divided into time blocks)

6:00-11:00 A.M.

Golf -6:46 Mt Pleasant

 Warm-up round to determine seeding and classification for the Hackfest Trophy. (To be played on a course other than the courses of competition.  John, Rich, Matt and possibly Bill). Sorry only one tee time available.)

            Sleep in all are invited to do so

            Walk along the Gunpowder River or through the neighborhood

             Eat at Bagel Bistro for breakfast a 1.8 mile walk or 3 minute drive.

12:00-4:00

 Visit our local private,” Campus Cabana” pool for a cooling and a relaxing afternoon of leisure. Bring a good book and your diving skills.

Tubing down the Gunpowder River if the water is released from the damn.

Relax in the confines of Montego Avenue

Visit the local malls or Avenue

4:00-?

            Cookout to welcome the stragglers to the Hackfest 2007

Badminton  Jarts, Euchre, Pool, Wii, PS2 , pitching contest, cards, pleasant conversation and wine sipping/beer/ water/ soft drink/ hard drink consumption…

Round table discussion/explanation of Hackfest scoring tools (to be held by commissioners and golf participants) including such topics as gimmies, mulligans, partners, scoring, use of profanity during play 

8:00-? (options)

            Orioles vs Seattle 7:05

Badminton tourney singles and doubles

            Mini-golf

            Duck pin bowling

UMD Over 21 under 50 crowd……………(and those with fake ID)

10:00- ? Over 21 under 50 crowd……………(and those with fake ID)

            Options: Towson, Federal Hill, Canton, Power Plant

            Euchre, Pool, Wii, PS2, cards, sleep………..

Friday August 10, 2007 Day 2

6:00-11:00 A.M.

Golf – 7:16/7:24 Rocky Point) Round I  

Golf Venue Info view the link for cost of rounds

            Sleep in all are invited to do so

            Walk along the Gunpowder River or through the neighborhood

             Eat at Bagel Bistro for breakfast   a 1.8 mile walk or 3 minute drive.

12:00-4:00

              Pick up Mavourneen at Baltimore Airport (Noonish)

A visit to the local private pool Campus Cabana for a cooling off and a relaxing   afternoon of leisure. Bring a good book and your diving skills.

Tubing down the Gunpowder River if the water is released from the damn.

Swimming at the hotel pool.

Visit Annapolis, Inner Harbor, Fells Point ( Bertha’s Mussels)

Chipping contest

8:00-?

            Orioles vs Boston 7:05 (student night tickets are $6.00 with student ID)

Badminton tourney singles and doubles

            Mini- golf

            Duck pin bowling

Euchre, Pool, Wii, PS2, cards

10:00- ? Over 21 under 50 crowd……………(and those with fake ID)

            Options: Towson, Federal Hill, Canton, Power Plant  

  Saturday, August 11, 2007 Day 3

6:00-11:00 A.M.

Golf – 7:48/7:56 Longview ) Round II

            Sleep in all are invited to do so

            Walk along the Gunpowder River or through the neighborhood

             Eat at Bagel Bistro for breakfast   a  1.8 mile walk or 3 minute drive.

12:00-4:00

A visit to the local private pool Campus Cabanna for a cooling off and a relaxing afternoon of leisure. Bring a good book and your diving skills.

Tubing down the Gunpowder River if the water is released from the damn.

Swimming at the hotel pool.

Visit Annapolis, Inner Harbor, Fells Point ( Bertha’s Mussels)go early)

Chipping contest

6:00-? Dinner at a fabulous restaurant in a hot section of Baltimore. 

Return to Jen’s Estate

Trophy presentation

 Competition activities mentioned in prior time slot

Packing

 Over 21 under 50 crowd……………(and those with fake ID)

            Options: Towson, Federal Hill, Canton, Power Plant, Jen’s Estate

Sunday August 12, 2007

Farewell breakfast

Hugs and Kisses

Departure