UPDATE!

06 September 2008

Ok. I just got Robert's Panama Canal Society (PCS) 2008 reunion pictures up. This year's reunion was held over the 4th of July Holiday in Orlando, Fl, and also hosted a BHS reunion. This was especially exciting for Robert because he ran in to many old friends, many not seen since the 70's. How cool is that? Robert has captioned many of the pictures (something I may do with the other albums when I find some time). So, go check out the pictures here and see if you recognize any names.

03 September 2008

Just posted some video clips from the opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Reunion to the Gallery. Clips include the prayer led by Ray de la Torre, Ruth Salinas singing the national anthem, and opening comments from Robert Salinas and Sarah (Garza) Verville.

To see these clips, click here.

I am still expecting some pictures from those of you who were at the reunion with digicams. Also, I will hopefully have Roberts's pics from the Panama Canal Reunion held in Florida over the 4th of July posted by this coming weekend.

01 September 2008

I have posted another two albums for the Las Vegas Reunion. So, we have four albums posted. Hopefully, we will get a few more as I know there were many people with digicams.  To see these albums, click here. Also, Robert did finally get me the pictures he took at the Panama Canal Reunion held in Florida over the 4th of July. I will get these posted by next weekend. I also have a few video clips of the opening ceremonies from the Vegas Reunion and I will get these posted by next weekend as well. Note that these are clips from my digicam, so quality is not the greatest.

26 August 2008

OK. I have uploaded two albums. One is, of course, my own. However, Ray de la Torre sent in links to his pictures and I have given him his own album.  To see these albums, click here.

I am still hoping that all you folks with digicams are going to send in your pictures. Last reunion we had eight albums posted. I would like to do at least as well this year. Robert should be getting his pictures up shortly, as well.

Quick note about the Gallery pictures. You can of course peruse through the pictures one at a time. I like to use the full screen slideshow, but of course some low resolution pictures will not look good in this mode. Also, when you are looking at pictures individually, you can change the resolution to the full picture resolution. You can then right click and save the file to your computer. Alternatively, you can add pictures or even albums to your cart for download. Files will be downloaded in an .efw format. However, this is really a .zip format. You can rename the extension of the downloaded file to .zip and open with winzip or some other compression program. Note that there are options to send the pictures to shops to have the pictures printed. I have used one or two of the options in the past with great success. However, (time for disclaimer) we are not associated with these shops in any way, nor do we receive any monies for printed pictures. So, if you use these shops, be sure to check them out on the web first and use at your own discretion.

22 August 2008

Still getting over the effects of the Vegas Reunion. I had a blast. All of the Salinas's were accounted for and my brother Jose announced that he made General. Awesome.

Thanks to my brother Robert Salinas and Sara (Garza) Verville for making this happen.

Also, special thanks to Bea (Garza) Trotman for the last minute help. Bea will be hosting her Birthday party this coming weekend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEA! You look great.

Those of you who made it, I hope you take the time to add some comments in the Guestbook.

 Also, if you took pictures, please email them to Robert and we will post them in our Gallery. btw...we are always interested in hosting pictures from the past so dig out those old Panama photos and send them in. I will be posting the pictures that I took over the weekend and maybe some from Robert and Ruth, also. So check back this weekend. I look forward to seeing all the good photos that you guys took in Vegas, so get them in quickly.

12 August 2008

Wow. Time sure does fly. I have been remiss in posting Robert's last few updates, so here is the last one he sent out and probably the last update before the big event:

Hi all,

We ran into some logistics problems with the buffet setup and DJ setup
so
we are going to start the Dinner on Saturday an hour early. Note the
start
time for the dinner/banquet is now 6PM.  Also make sure to check your
emails frequently we are trying to get them to let us check in early on
Friday, if this happens we may be able to open the Parlor suite earlier.

A second reminder, we will be collecting an additional $10 per person
when
you pick up your registration envelopes.  I just want to make sure
everyone is aware of this and no one is surprised when they are asked to
contribute.

Agenda.

Friday:
8AM - 3PM:  Check in (free time-someone hit the jackpot)
3:30PM - 11AM Saturday:  Parlor Suite #1410 (we will have Beer, sodas
and
water)
6PM - 8PM:  Snacks will be provided

Hors D'oeuvres
Buffalo Wings
Taquitos with Salsa
Tortilla Chips
Salsa
Guacamole

Saturday:
8AM - 11AM:  Parlor Suite #1410 (Parlor suite will be shut down at 11AM)
11AM - 7PM: Free time
6PM - 6:30PM:  Ballroom A/B, Presentation of the colors (Nellis Air
Force
Base honor guard), Singing of the National Anthem (Ruth Salinas),
Opening
Prayer (Ray de la Torre) opening comments (Robert Salinas).

**NOTE** The honor guard will show up at 5:30 for anyone who would like
to
have their pictures taken with the group.
.
6:30PM - 8PM: Classic Dinner Buffet

Classic Dinner Buffet
Domestic and Imported Cheeses with Assorted Crackers
Sliced Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Fresh Greens with Assorted Dressings
Marinated Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions
Ambrosia Salad

Entrée Selections
Herb-Roasted Chicken,
Beef Medallions,
Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce
Chefs Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, and Fresh Vegetables
Assorted Dinner Rolls
Assorted Freshly Baked Pastries, Cakes and Pies

8PM - 11:59PM:  DJ Dance

Sunday:
10AM:  (Good byes, we can meet for breakfast if you're up to it)


 Let me know if you have any questions

Regards,

Robert
 

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This page was put together at the behest of my two older brothers, Robert and Jose Salinas. As Air Force Brats, we were fortunate to live in many areas of the globe. However, for my parents, Jose and Pina Salinas, my siblings, Jose, Robert, Ricardo, Diana, and for myself, Edward Salinas, memories of the Canal Zone and Panama we hold most dear.

The above photo is in memory of Bill Aguirre and Pat Madrid, two very special people who are dearly missed.