"Here we come Davy Crockett" It's Reunion #6 in San Antonio, TX March 18 - March 22, 2007 Limited Availability for 16th & 17th Early Bird Registrations 22nd & 23rd Extended Registration	The Crockett Hotel 320 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205 210.225.6500 Phone in your reservation and ask for the Perry Reunion $90 rate Shirley Dyer, Manager
VIEW REGISTERED GUEST Please let me hear from if you are planning to attend this exciting reunion or have already reserved your room at the Crockett. e-mail steve@ussperry.com

A limited number of rooms are available at our discounted rate for anyone wishing to arrive early or wanting to extend their vacation 2 days pre & post our reunion dates.

Our reunion itinerary plans are being finalized and will be mailed to everyone immediately upon completion. We are all truly excited about our planned program. Every effort has been made to develop an exciting program for everyone's enjoyment. More importantly, emphasis was placed on affordability to allow for everyone's participation.

For starters, we will enjoy San Antonio at the height of their season. We'll also be there for their 3 day St Paddy's celebration that will be held on March 16 - March 18, 2007. The St. Paddy's Day Weekend has much in store for those who would like to celebrate.

Our itinerary has also taken into consideration those of us who enjoy a more leisurely pace by providing ample time to sit back and smell the roses or to explore a bit of San Antonio on your own.

18th Sunday - Hotel Check In & see our Perry Reunion Hostess for Registration Packet

3:00 PM - Hospitality Room Refreshments 5:30 PM - 6:30 : Margarita get-acquainted party at our Crockett Hospitality Room 7:00 PM - 8:15 : Dinner at the Rio-Rio River Walk Restaurant - See Menu selections below 8:30 PM - 9:15 : Cruise the San Antonio River and enjoy the River Walk sights

19th Monday - Complimentary Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM - 5:00 : Enjoy the wonderful sights of the River Walk. Lunch on your own, shop till you drop or just sit back and smell the roses or enjoy the refreshments & sea stories at our hospitality room. You can also explore San Antonio with an all-day City Line Trolley pass for $5.00 or tour the Missions & Market Sq. etc with a San Antonio Tour Co. all day hop on/off trolley ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the Menger Hotel across the street from the Crockett for $23. 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM : Saddle up for true Texan BBQ dinner & entertainment at the Rio Cibolo Ranch.                                      45 Minute Drive - 25 Miles

20th Tuesday - Complimentary Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM : Fredericksburg Country Hill Tour with Professional Guide 10:30 AM - 12:30 : Admiral Nimitz Museum & Memorial Service 12:30 PM - 2:30 : Lunch, Shop & Explore Fredericksburg 2:30 PM : Depart Fredericksburg & return to hotel 4:00 PM : Arrive at Hotel. Refreshments & Sea Stories at our Hospitality Room Enjoy Dinner on your own at a variety of wonderful San Antonio eateries

21st Wednesday - Complimentary Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM : Free time to enjoy as you wish. The explorer may wish to see a bit more of San Antonio with an inexpensive a Trolley Tour while others may choose to relax on the River Walk or just enjoy a libation or two at our hospitality room. Who knows, some may decide to drum up a Texas Hold'm game! 3:30 PM - 4:30 : For the civic minded we have our Biz meeting where we discuss our finances, select the venue of our next reunion and elect our new officers. 5:00 PM : Photo Session & Cocktails 6:00 PM : Alamo Banquet Buffet Dinner at the Menger Hotel. Western casual dress.

22nd Thursday - Complimentary Farewell Continental Breakfast

Hotel Check out & have a safe trip home

USS Perry Reunion Association Dinner Menus

The Historic Crockett Hotel is located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Rich in Texas tradition and history, this landmark and its staff promise to make our stay in San Antonio a wonderful experience. Our Banquet Buffet Dinner will be hosted at the Menger Hotel, the sister hotel of the Crockett and located just across the street.

MENGER HOTEL PRESENTS THE ALAMO BUFFET

Soup of the Day, Freshly Tossed Mesclun Mix with your choice of Dressing Sliced Tomatoes with Mozzarella, Bowtie Pasta Roasted Strip Loin of Beef with wild Mushroom Sauce Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce Tortilla Chip Crusted Flounder with Spicy Aioli White Rice, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Market Fresh Vegetables, Assorted Rolls & Butter Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce Freshly Brewed Regular or Decaffeinated Coffee and Iced Tea

The RIO RIO River Walk Restaurant Located just a few short blocks from the Crockett Hotel Dinner will be followed by a 40 minute cruise covering two and a half miles of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk. Four boats are reserved for our Reunion Group. DINNER CHOICES

Combination Beef & Chicken Fajitas al Carbon Broiled Marinated Skirt Steak and Broiled Breast of Chicken Cut Fajita Style Topped with Sautéed Onions, Green and Red Bell Peppers. Served With Spanish Rice, RioRio Refried Beans, and Flour Tortillas. Garnish: Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, & Sour Cream

Pescado Fresco Mojo de Ajo Fresh Orange Roughy Fish from the Gulf Pan Sautéed & Topped with Garlic Lime Butter Sauce Companioned with Spanish Rice & Fresh Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

Flat Iron Steak Rio Rio's Certified Angus Beef ® 12oz. Flat Iron Steak is Extra Tender, and Juicy Making it a Favorite with Steak Lovers. Served with Grilled Vegetables and Rice.

RIO CIBOLO RANCH Is a working Longhorn Cattle Ranch located about 25 miles NE of down town San Antonio

Our menu includes: Slow smoked beef brisket, mesquite grilled chicken quarters and pork ribs served with tangy potato salad, crisp coleslaw, ranch beans with onions and special sauce, all the condiments, barbecue sauce, and freshly baked Ranch rolls. Tea and a keg-of-beer to quench the thirst of a dry sailor.

Rio Rio Cantina Restaurant The Rio Rio is located at 421 East Commerce St. just 3 blocks from the Crockett Parking is directly across from Rio Rio Cantina A section of the main dining room will be reserved for our dinner.

The Highlights Tour Goes To: The Alamo, Market Square,
Mission Concepción & Mission San José

The Alamo - The most famous spot in Texas. Where Davy Crockett, Colonel William Barrett Travis, Jim Bowie and 186 other died fighting for independence on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks from Mexican General Santa Anna. Originally established in 1718 as San Antonio’s first mission, The Alamo is located in the heart of the city, inside beautifully landscaped grounds.

Mission San José – Founded in 1720, San Jose became the largest of the Texas missions with up to 300 inhabitants at one time. It is now fully restored and showcases exquisite carvings on the church and the famous “Rose Window,” renowned as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial art in the country.

Market Square – El Mercado – A visit to historic Market Square is a unique and exciting experience. From the famous 24-hour restaurant and bakery, Mi Tierra, to an outstanding art gallery and century-old pharmacy, this is a great place to shop for extraordinary gifts and souvenirs or to just relax. Visitors can browse the 32 shops at “El Mercado,” as well as the 80 specialty shops in Farmers, Market Plaza.

Mission Concepción - Visit Mission Concepcion and be transported back in time to the era of Spanish conquest, and experience the strength of the Friars who Christianized the Native Americans. Learn how the Spanish developed the mission system within the San Antonio area and how they and Native Americans lived and worked in the mission era. View the original frescoes still visible within the rooms of the mission. Mission Concepcion is the oldest unrestored stone church in America today, and it is still an active parish.

Since 1986, San Antonio City Tours has been showing guests the best of San Antonio. SATRANS Charter & Tours offers a wide range of tour and transportation services.

Daily tours – We provide pick-up service at area hotels and RV parks. Our regularly scheduled daily tours will take you to the most interesting and popular sights on comfortable buses and mini-buses with experienced tour guides.

The Alamo - Founded in 1718, where 189 Texians and Tejanos fought against Santa Anna's army in the battle that inspired the cry "Remember the Alamo."

Imax Theatre, Rivercenter Mall, Riverboat Rides - Relive the Battle of the Alamo on the IMAX Theatre's six-story screen in "Alamo...the Price of Freedom." Also showing other IMAX features including 3D. Shop in Rivercenter Mall's 130 stores and restaurants then catch a Riverboat ride in the lagoon.

Institute of Texan Cultures - Where you will find interactive displays of 27 ethnic and cultural groups that settled the state and a multimedia presentation in the Dome Theater. HEMISFAIR PARK - Site of the 1968 world's fair and home to the 622 ft. Tower of the Americas.

Mission San José - At the Visitor Center see how the missions formed the foundation of the city and learn about South Texas' unique history and colorful culture. Learn how life was inside the mission walls. Mission San Jose is an active parish. Visitors are welcome to attend mass on Sundays. For more information about church services visit Planning Your Visit.

Mission Concepción - Original frescos are still visible within the rooms of the mission. This is the oldest unrestored stone church in our nation today.

Market Square - A taste of old Mexico! Arts, crafts and food in a unique market setting with over 50 specialty shops.

San Fernando Cathedral - Founded in 1738, this is among the oldest Catholic parish churches in the southwest. Main Plaza - the heart of San Antonio dating from 1772. Plaza De Armas - the original site of the Spanish Presidio and home of the Spanish Governor when Texas was under Spanish rule.

La Villita - San Antonio's oldest surviving neighborhood dating from the 1750's is now alive with artists and craftsmen, shops and restaurants.

San Antonio City Tour Company Trolley Tours are taken on your own 210.228.9776 info@SaCityTours.net Tickets may be purchased at the Menger Hotel or Alamo Visitor Center 210.228.9776 Call 24 hours a day to make reservations major credit cards accepted.	Alamo Trolley presents 60 minute tour for $16.96 or Air-conditioned trolleys Driver highlighted tour attractions Tours depart from The Alamo Visitor Center Trolley tours begin at 9:30 AM daily. Call 210.225.8587 for information. All Day HOP on/off pass for $23
TOUR includes: The Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, La Villita, Market Square, Mission Concepción, Mission San José - The Missions are approx 15 miles from the Alamo. Buses continually follow each other approx. every 45 minutes. Driver highlights tour attractions.. Buses hold approx 20 people

The Historic Crockett Hotel is located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, adjacent to The Alamo and across the street from the River Center Mall; gateway to the emerald waters of the famous RiverWalk. Steeped in Texas tradition and history, this landmark and its staff will make your stay in San Antonio a memorable one. The Menger, its sister hotel is just across the street.
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St. Paddy's Day Celebration is a 3 day St Paddy's celebration that will be held on March 16 - March 18, 2007. The St. Paddy's Day Weekend has much in store for those who would like to celebrate including, a parade, the annual "Dying the River Green," with 35 pounds of environmentally friendly dye will turn the San Antonio River into a miniature Emerald Isle for the weekend of St. Patrick's Day. On Friday, there is expected to be more than 15,000 people to take part in the festival along the river walk, which will be followed by the local pub-crawl. I'm betting on Sid all the way. On Sunday, the festivities will reconvene for the "Re-dying of the River," followed by the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade that includes a parade of barges to commemorate the Great St. Patrick Held: River Walk, 602 E. Commerce, San Antonio, TX 78205

San Antonio is the third largest city in Texas with one of the nation's largest military centers. It is home to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Brooks City Base. The Air Force Aerospace Medical Center are in the city. San Antonio was named for the Portuguese Saint, Anthony of Padua, whose feast day it was when a Spanish expedition stopped in the area in 1691. More than 20 million tourists per yeat's come to enjoy the famous River Walk with its fine restaurants, the Alamo, Tejano culture and many other historical and cultural traditions.

Group rates 20 or more available upon request. Service also available to other area destinations. Call for reservations and rates. We feature 18 passenger and 10 passenger Metrotrans vehicles with individual seating for extra comfort.

Weather - San Antonio has about a 50% chance of the sunshine during the winter months and more than a 70% chance during the summer months. Skies are clear to partly cloudy more than 60% of the time and cloudy less than 40% of the time. Average temperatures range from 50o in January to the mid 90s in July and August. While the summer is hot, with daily temperatures above 90o over 80% of the time, extremely high temperatures (100o and over) and rare. Mild weather prevails during the winter months, with temperatures below freezing occurring on an average of about 20 days per year

Relative humidity is above 80% during the early morning hours most of the year, dropping to near 50% in the late afternoon. The normal annual rainfall is about 28 inches, with the heaviest amounts occurring during May and September. Measurable snow falls only once every three or four years