Birders came from across the region Saturday night to the beautiful home of Bob & Ellen Parker and Charlie Parker at Piney Flats, TN to join the celebration and fellowship at the Bristol Bird Club's Regional Christmas Party. The turnout was great on a night of comfortable and clear weather. BBC President Dave Worley challenge the membership to "hit a high surge" and birders responded with Christmas excitement and food beyond compare. Our cooks are special and always to be appreciated. President Dave and First Lady Diana pulled off a "Chinese gift swap" that surprised everyone. In no time flat we had drawn for and swapped what was probably the best and most exciting gifts in our history. Our partying birders were festive in the great variety of Christmas caps, vests, holiday shirts, bow ties, ribbons and Christmas socks. Truly amazing. The Parker's home was comfortable and the holiday season decorations gorgeous. Excellent taste in so many way. Birders who came to celebrate and enjoy the fellowship included: Bob Parker Ellen Parker Charlie Parker Diane Draper John Moyle Polly Moyle Don Holt Rob Biller Rack Cross Carol Cross Jacki Hinshaw Dave Worley Diana Worley Nora Schubert Larry McDaniel Janet Brown Michele Sparks Gail Lane Rick Knight Mike Poe Wallace Coffey Carolyn Coffey Lisa Tyler Ed Burke Julia Burke Allen Martin Lois Cox Teresa Duncan Nicole Duncan Michelle Duncan Wilma Boy John Hay Fred Martin Janice Martin Our trash buster crew again (we were there in 2004) left the Parker's home in spotless condition and even carried all of the trash off their property and to several of our own homes. Furniture was rearranged and pillows replaced on couches and chairs. Merry Christmas to you all and we enjoyed being with birders and families. Let's go birding.... Wallace Coffey Bristol, TN