Beach Blanket Bingo
This happened to Irene once when she fell asleep at the beach.
What is, "Getting a REALLY bad sunburn"?
These are the names of Irene's grandchildren, in reverse birth order.
Who are Lucine, Selena, Farrah, Sean, Brendan?
This was the song that Patrick and Irene first danced to as a married couple
What is "The First Time Ever I saw your face" by Roberta Flack
Irene recorded a re-enactment of this epic story where Ryan was not quite careful enough hiking through a National Park
What is, accidentally sliding down a small waterfall and into a large pool of water?
Many people say that Hilton Head take this shape.
What is a foot, boot, or sneaker?
This sibling of Irene once got lost for a long time at the beach.
Who is Elaine?
Lucine middle name, comes from this great grandparent.
Who is Doris?
This group was the first group to perform "Good night Irene"
Who are "The Weavers"
The Hoffmans had a bit of a difficult time taking good care of their house on weekends when Rory was a baby because Irene was busy doing this.
What is, getting her Masters degree all weekend long!
It takes about this long to drive from the Boston area to Hilton Head Island with no traffic, and no rest stops.
What is, 15 or 16 hours?
Irene once starred in this famous (to our family) home movie set in a beach scene.
What is, "Seven in the Sand"?
On a certain holiday, Nana sometimes has her grandkids help make this recipe which involves lots of punching!
What is Easter Bread?
What is, "Fiddler on the Roof"?
This is the first name of one of the caretakers Irene hired, who also comes to see Ryan and Aimee's Christmas Concerts!!!
Who is Angela?
This is the reason that there is low lighting in Hilton Head.
What is, "so that the turtle babies can find their way to the ocean."?
What is Hampton Beach?
When Farrah was about to be born, Irene did this.
What is, somehow being already awake when Ryan and Aimee called her at 2am even though they were supposed to be called Joan and Paul. But since Joan and Pauls phone was OFF, Irene came to watch the boys. Thanks!
Irene was very lucky to get tickets to this play whereupon she decided to take Aimee with her to see it in Boston.
What is, "Hamilton"?
Lewy bodies are named for this German neurologist, who discovered abnormal protein deposits that disrupt the brain's normal functioning in people with Parkinson's disease.
Who is Dr. Friederich Lewy?
These smart animals can often been seen in the ocean waters of Hilton Head.
What is a dolphin?
These are the two biggest stars of the movie Beach Blanket Bingo.
Who are Frankie Avalon, and Annette Funicello?
DAILY DOUBLE!!! This is a special daily double. Make your wager first....You will have to name something about each of Irene's grandchildren. Results are as follows:
0 correct: you lose your whole wager.
1 correct: nothing happens to your points.
2 correct: you receive half your wager.
3 correct: you win your wager!
4 correct: you win 1.5 times your wager.
ALL 5?!?!: you win DOUBLE your wager!!!
Here is the question: Name as many of Irene's grandchildren's last years' Halloween costumes as you can.
This person was the original starring actress of the musical that Irene most recently saw at the North Shore Music Theater
Who is Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard?
One of the most famous nurses, this person ministered to soldiers in Turkey during the Crimean War and in 1860 founded the first secular nursing school in the world.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
This race of people who originally inhabited Hilton Head and the surrounding area have origins in the African nation of Sierra Leone
Who are the Gullah?