Improv Holiday Party-2000, Powder Mills Park, Rochester, NY, 16 December 2000...

Alex Gostomski (aka "Stomper Elite") checks out the handy work of Yvette Indovina, Sarah Peterson, and Jeremy Frick.
Hmmm, we're told its supposed to be a polar bear cub???

"Mom, Dad, what the heck is this supposed to be???" - Stomper Elite

Adam Chipalowski (aka Chip) stands ready to give us a "full report" on "Spirit" as Rick bristles in anticipation.

The crowd settles down for the "roast beast"

"Nope, I'm sure that Natilie only had one of these beers Charles..." - Carl Petruzelli

Gzim and Fia demonstrate their sign language abilities unbeknownst to Yvette

"Chip" provides a "full report" on "Spirit" to another group of Improvians

Jennifer Indovina, Jillian Gostomski and "Stomper Elite" attempt to put the puzzles together in less than 5 minutes

John "The Stomper" Gostomski tells us why it's impossible to put the puzzles together in less than 2 hours

Sarah Peterson and crew sample the "Indovina Family" Egg Nog Recipe custom crafted by Jennifer Hinterberger

"No Carl, this is what we planned on using the "eyes" for..." - Yvette Indovina

Jennifer & Peyton Hinterberger comment on the handy work of Sara VanDewerker

Tracy VanDewerker shows off her Christmas eyes as Austin Weng gets busy on his artwork

"No Mike, I'm sure she only used a gallon of burbon in the Egg Nog" - Dave "Stuzey" Kostusiak

"No Joe, I'm sure she only used a gallon of burbon in the Egg Nog" - Sarah Peterson

After 2 short hours, Jillian Gostomski finishes her puzzle (no thanks to the Stomper)

The "Stomper Elite" almost succombs to the pressure of Jillian - Not!
Hey, who's beer and wine cooler is that anyway?

Jennifer Schwab must shop at the same Christmas eye store as Tracy!

Mary Gifaldi counsels Bob & Gina Dutt on the finer points of parenting
(Bob & Gina just announced they are expecting their first)

"Carl, got a minute, I'd like to give you a full report on Spirit" - "Chip"

As the children are busy making holiday decorations, "Petit Robert",
(aka Bob Childs - by the window) readys himself for another fine rendition of "Deck the Halls"

Mrs. Palum gets a holiday hug from Mrs. Indovina (where's my Kleenex)

"Steve, why are they taking my picture" - Heather Bluette (soon to be Mrs. Goerlich)

Who is that boy, and why is he talking to Jennifer Indovina???

4 hours later, the Stomper is still at it; wait, is that Sheldon coming to the rescue?

Adelaide Palum downs her 12th slice of pizza
Meanwhile...
In the backbround we can see that "Chip" is providing "Big Mike" and "Stuzey" a "full report" on "Spirit"

"Watch out fella's, she's gonna hurl!" - Lloyd Plalum

Jill Palum reflects quietly for a moment by the Christmas tree
as "Chip" and "Petit Robert" offer up a nice rendition of Handel's "Messiah"
(sung Acappella of course)

"Why do I always miss out on the fun" - Devin Derti

6 hours later, the "Stomper" and Sheldon (in the back) are still at it...

Who needs a nap, Carl or Natilie?

Maybe just Natilie...

"Carl, I want to introduce you to someone" - Mark Indovina

"Gizm, Lloyd, I want to introduce you to someone" - Mark Indovina

"Jordon, I want to introduce you to some of Jen's Uncles..." - Mark Indovina

Jeremy Frick and Joe Plant savor the Egg Nog

Rick and Jill along with Lloyd Palum caught in a festive moment.
Or was it the Egg Nog?

Rick and Jill

Gzim and Devin Derti

Ted and Jamie VanDewerker

Jennifer and Peyton Hinterberger race Sara VanDewerker to finish their decorations first

"Good, she's not looking, now I can get something done" - Austin Weng

Meanwhile, Byron Derti takes over on stroller duty

"I knew the Hinterbergers were going to cheat!" - Ted VanDewerker

Mary and Bob in reverse video (?)

Gina in reverse video (?)

The "Stomper Elite" trys his hand at snow sculpture - a "Snow Puppy"
(Petit Robert suggested it was a giraffe - what does he know of sculpture - he's a singer!)

"I can't believe John has been at it for over 7 hours" - Kim Gostomski

"Charles, I want to teach you how to dot the ..." - Carl Petruzelli

"Watch me now!" - Stomper Elite

"Big Mike" Oshetski

Steve and Heather stoke up the fire

"Bye Mary!"

"Bye Mary!"

"Hey, come ride the headless bear!"

"Dad. Dad! Can we go now? We've been here for 8 hours already..." - Stomper Elite

"Petit Robert, do you honor requests?" - Jill Palum

"Hey, I was asking him first!" - Jill Palum

Byron Derti is relegated to custodial duty as Rachel Eberle waits in line for her assignment

"No Rachel, they gave me the only broom" - Byron Derti