Vintage Brown, circa 1982

Ok, so 1982 used to not sound so very long ago. But when you stop and figure that this picture was taken 28 years ago, the early 80's becomes an era of the past, kind of like the way I used to think of the 50's.


The place was Berchtesgaden, Germany (also the site of Hitler's Eagle's Nest). Dad used to arrange single adult conferences for LDS men and women, and this one was in the beautiful, lovely, stunning, picturesque town of Berchtesgaden. Fortunately for us, the conferences became a family affair, so Dad and Mom brought all seven of us from Wurzburg in the big, green Caprice Classic station wagon.

I'm guessing that in this picture we are watching some sort of talent show or something. Whatever it was, it appears to be quite riveting. Even little DiDi is mesmerized. The only one of us kids that I can't find in this picture is Chad. He was probably on the stage singing. :) Actually, all the single women thought he was so cute that one of them probably had him on her lap. Or, there is an empty seat next to Amanda; maybe he is under it.

You'll notice that I've pointed out a few interesting aspects of this picture (click to enlarge). I am particularly disturbed by the fact that I have a hair brush poised and ready for a possible hair emergency. Wow, being that concerned about your hair is not the way to live!