Many friends came to wish us well several days before the bike tour.
Our wonderful former neighbor, Freda Martin, hosted an open house for us in
Lafayette. Over 60 people came! Linda Becnel, another special
person, helped her plan the party and Linda, along with other neighbors,
prepared great Cajun treats, such as boudin balls and crawfish and crab dips. John and
Sharon Matese had us and some friends over for dinner and served us a much
favored Lafayette specialty, stuffed pork chops. We're embarrassed that we
did not get photos of everyone to share with you. The photos below, many
taken by our old friend Charles Becnel, tell some of the story of these
wonderful pre-tour days. Click on one to see a larger version of it.
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Freda Martin, Linda Becnel and Bev |
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Bev, Shelly Romero, Jerry Wilson, Eddie Martin, Gloria Wilson and Lilian Breaux |
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Eddie, Joan and Cole Martin |
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Linda Becnel with her son Mark and grandchildren Lauren, Ashley and Ben |
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Denise Becnel, Liddy, baby Mckenna Thomas and (Grandpa) Steve Landry |
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Liddy and Johnny Primeaux |
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Kelly Becnel and Uncle Mo |
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Lauren Becnel and Savanah Thomas |
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Liddy with Lindsay, Renee and their mom, Laurie Legnon |
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Liddy at the Matese's house |
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Liddy with Mckenna Thomas |
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Bev, Freda Martin, Charles and Linda Becnel, Sharon Matese, Bruce, Liddy and John Matese |
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Melissa and Lindsey Taylor and Leah Jackson |
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Misty Martin and baby Cole Martin |
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The Thomas Triplets: Savanah, Victoria, and Mckenna |
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Sonia and Rex LeBlanc and Freda Martin |
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John Matese, Charles and Mo Becnel, and Bruce |
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Bev, Freda Martin, Linda Becnel, Sharon Matese and Liddy |
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Trisha Jackson, Pat Taylor-Sturgeon and David Sturgeon |
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