“I think this is the fourth reunion that Jim Has hosted. I know he had help and if I ever find out who his accomplices were I will post them here too. Jim was always an instigator though, and because of his efforts a lot of people have memories of an extremely happy event that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. It's an accomplishment you can take pride in Jim, for there is no gift greater to others that you can give that is more precious than fond memories. We gathered together in the Country of Big Skies to share our youth and beginnings once more because of your hard work. We owe you and your staff a great debt. Can I pay that in clamshells? My Visa is smoked out.
Jim has sworn off organizing any more reunions. It really is a lot of work. Maybe he will relent and maybe not, but if he means it in truth I hope there is someone already plotting another Shilo Reunion. Certainly there will be other reunions across the country, but they will not have the same significance as returning to the place of your youth.” ~ Otterkins (2002)