Trout Lake
Dad is great, he gave us chocolate cake
Amazing Talents
Special Talents
Potpourri (not for human consumption)
100

Dad worked with this family member to bring us the Reunion of 2023 at Trout Lake.

Who is Uncle Don?

100

This person appreciates random articles shared and then throughly discussed.

Who is Pierce?

100

Dad volunteered his time and talent for both Pierce and Cailin to enjoy this beautiful game.

What is soccer?

100

Dad drinks this beverage from small bottles.

What is Orange juice?

100

Dad always says that this is his favorite smell. It takes him back to a beloved person and a favorite food. 

What is Grandma Sofko cooking pierogies?

200

Dad built the camp with the help of this friend. He could often be seen giving the finger on the ring cam.

Who is Bill Peacock?

200

This person appreciates dad's care for and understanding of difficult things. 

Who is Mandy?

200

This original song was written for Mandy and played by dad at Pierce and Hannah's wedding and at Cailin and Toe's wedding.

What is Autumn Bells?

200

He wears these well.

What are sweaters?

200

Although falsely stated recently, this invertebrate has always been on Dad's menu. 

What is shrimp?

300

Dad partnered with this family member who helped him recreate positive memories. Together they planned a family movie brunch.

Who is Randy Randall? Rest in Peace Randy.

300

This person appreciates the world's best doggy day care.

Who is Cailin and or Mabel?

300

Who built dad's favorite guitar?

Who is Jason Kostel?

300

Dogs appreciate this special talent the most.

What is making stuffed animals move?

300

This part of a coniferous tree is a well known nemesis that painfully impaled dad.

What is a spruce needle?

400

Dad and Mom paddle at sunset every night. Who always anxiously waits for Dad's return?

Who is Augie P. Doggy? His mournful howls echo across the water. 

400

This person appreciates tips for home projects including the hanging of Christmas lights.

Who is Toe?

400

Dad traces back the family lines for all of us when he pursues this interest. It lead him to meeting a whole new branch of the family in Pittsburgh.

What is genealogy?

400

This special talent is dad's contribution to dessert.

What is scooping ice cream?

400

Dad has always loved dogs. This was the actual given name of his childhood pup.

What is Barkus?

500

This person thinks dad looks like a young Neil Young and likes to play music with him at the Jam-alton on Tuesday nights.

Who is Robert Reynolds?

500

This person appreciates that dad wrote and performed the music played at their wedding.

Who is Hannah?

500

Dad has amazing talent in the field of technology. This is the name of his new company.

What is Humbl Cloud LLC?

500

Dad's ingenuity is on full display when this special talent is needed to ensure privacy.

What is using a towel as a curtain?

500

Dad often quotes Grammy Buntz as saying that the weather will clear if there is an opening in the clouds as big as this.

What is a Dutchman's britches?

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