How to survive a funeral

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Our neighbor (80) died on April 20th and the funeral was on April 28th. There were about 11 siblings in his family, including at least 6 brothers. Then he and his wife had 10? children and hanai'd four grandchildren. He also had other grandchildren living at his home. Several of his children are single and live at home also. With the cost of airline fares to and from Hawaii and the number of siblings, cousins, children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren... you can imagine how feeding relatives and friends could be an interesting experience. Fortunately the friends tend to bring food. Fortunately we have a great ward that brought a LOT of food, and fortunately our neighbors are used to directing Girl's Camp, Ward Camps, and Family reunions. Here are a few pictures I took to help you understand how to survive.

#1 ◱ First you set up "easy corners." Two large ones 20x30 feet in the front and one in the back.

#2 ◱ Then you set up a "cleaning station." Notice that there wasn't any water on this side of the house, hence the hose over the roof.

#3 ◱ Since you're going to be cleaning a LOT of large pots and pans, lay down some pallets to walk on, so you're not standing in mud.

#4 ◱ Get a large supply of coolers. These ones have just been washed after the funeral.

It's hard to tell, but quite a bit of mud came from their yard to ours. I'm grateful for the new topsoil. The breadfruit tree will appreciate the water, and you see it still hasn't deterred roosters. :-)

#5 ◱ It's hard to tell, but quite a bit of mud came from their yard to ours. I'm grateful for the new topsoil. The breadfruit tree will appreciate the water, and you see it still hasn't deterred roosters. :-)

#6 ◱ Then turn your carport into a "kitchen or food prep area." Acquire a lot of industrial size pots.

#7 ◱ Notice the open grill. You're going to be cooking a LOT of chicken this week.

Better picture of Grill.
To the right is the area where the meetings and other activities were held. Unfortunately or Fortunately I didn't take any pictures of those events and set up.

#8 ◱ Better picture of Grill. To the right is the area where the meetings and other activities were held. Unfortunately or Fortunately I didn't take any pictures of those events and set up.

The tent in the back is the "relaxing area" where the college age menfolk gathered to do such things as husking piles of coconuts. I also saw "bunches" of bananas. Not store bunches but tree bunches. :-)

#9 ◱ The tent in the back is the "relaxing area" where the college age menfolk gathered to do such things as husking piles of coconuts. I also saw "bunches" of bananas. Not store bunches but tree bunches. :-)

#10 ◱ closer picture of the lid of the grill.

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