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It was a fantastically sunny 95 degree day as 8 resilient former retailers gathered on the patio. I went inside to the staff we need seating for 8 on the patio and the hostess cautioned that it is pretty hot outside and maybe inside would be more suitable. I replied that that she did not realize just how much these folks have been through and she said she was only going by our looks today. What a start. It was nice, a little warm, but nice. Many names were mentioned today

This is the official announcement for the Romeo Brunch to be held on Friday March 27th on the patio of the General Store in Scottsdale at 11;30 am. See your there. Gerry

ROMEO 2/20/2026 It was a sunny but breezy day that directed the 12 retired retailers indoors at the General Store in Scottsdale. They had done some minor remodeling and we had a nice table by the fireplace being over seen by a watchful security animal. Questionable clientele. We had some wonderful surprises in that Sandy and Dick Davis were there and informed us they have purchased a winter home in Troon to thaw out from the Michigan chill. Great to be able see them. St

This is the official announcement for the Romeo Brunch to be held on Friday February 20th at 11:30 am on the patio of the General Store in Scottsdale. See you there. Gerry

It was a partly cloudy day with temperatures at 65+ degrees on the patio of the general store in Scottsdale where 11 unique individuals gathered for brunch and recollecting conversations. We had the likes of Stan Petersen, who was later joined by his wife Deone probably to make sure he was behaving himself. Frank Stock, Bill Harbecke and Jerry Osterman were in attendance and yes, Jerry is still manufacturing and selling his candy. Dave Schoenbeck indicated that Ellen is stil

This is the official announcement for a Romeo Brunch to be held on Friday, January 23rd at the General Store in Scottsdale at 11;30 am. See you there. Gerry

We had four men of great experience gather at the General Store for another Romeo Brunch. The day was cool (61 degrees) and partially cloudy which is a slight improvement over the past 4 plus days of showers and cool temperatures. The desert will be blooming very soon. The meals were not health related with 2 plates of chicken fingers and fries and onion rings, one Meat Lovers omelet and a delicious Tuna Melt with fries….Diet Pepsi all around. Dave just completed his 6 wee

This is the notification of the Romeo Brunch to be held at 11:30 am on Friday, October 17 at the patio of the General Store in...

3.28.25 ROMEO Brunch Bunch We had a delightful gathering at the general store in Scottsdale after somewhat of a miniature battle to...

This is the official announcement for the next ROMEO Brunch and your chance to see Cal Schwandt!!

This is a formal announcement for the Romeo Brunch to be held on January 24th at 11:30 AM on the patio of the General Store in...

Well, it was a 60 degree sunny day on the patio of the General Store as five former retailers gathered to witness first hand the effects...

Well the 107 degree heat may have frightened many potential attendees...or not. But we did have Bill Harbecke and Stan Petersen join...

I hope that all have been healthy and happy as we moved through the wonderful summer months. Of course, some have seen high...

It was a typical spring afternoon on the nearly empty patio of the General Store as 6 extremely active , intelligent individuals gathered...

This is the official announcement for the Romeo Brunch to be held on Friday, March 24th at 11:30 am on the patio of the General Store. ...

What a delightful day for our Romeo gathering on the patio of the General Store in 80 degree sunshine. As you can see from the flowers...

This is the official first announcement for the March Romeo Brunch to be held on Friday the 22nd at 11:30 am on the patio of the General...

The atmospheric rivers are flowing along with snows in the Sierra Nevadas, midwest and Northeast. Not to be out done, Scottsdale was 55...

This is the first announcement for the Romeo Brunch to be held on Friday, November 10th at 11:30 am on the patio of the General Store in...