WELCOME ABOARD!!

A Poem of Acceptance For Steve Heitzeg

Suitor of the fair Gwendolyn Marie Pappas

by Bud Dauphin/November 10,1996

I guess that it’s time - For a decision to be made

We’ve watched you quite closely - And the price has been paid

You came across charming - But we had to know

Are you always this happy - And ready to go!

The Pappas’ are a family - Close knit and all that

They’ve already got Roger - The man with the hat

And now a musician - And always a smile

They had to be careful - And let you wait for awhile!

If you got in too easy - Your appreciation would be low

That’s why they got me - To monitor the show

Now let me explain - The criteria I use

You were watched quite closely - I didn’t just muse!

You and Gwenny seemed happy - But we had to know

Was this just a flash - Or something that would grow

You got along with the family - Even Roger agreed

He didn’t like sharing his birthday - Until he was sure there was a need!

For there haven’t been many - Just one or two

So our antennae went up - When we all met you

Your badmitton is lousy - Was it just an off day

If not, you’d better practice - If you’re gonna play!

Catherine and Andy - Like you a lot

That was important - So big points you got

Roger was leery - But with a light touch

This was a positive - Since he didn’t say much!

I was the critic - Though Marcia would say

Steve fits in so perfectly - Approve him today

Though pressure was applied - You passed all the tests

We’re happy to have you - And wish you the best!!