Runner's Rag

Circle members Ken and Sue (Efinger) Mackie break the tape arriving at their wedding reception October 26.

The long awaited event finally took place on October 26th in Newburyport. In a beautiful traditional ceremony the “Mackies” finally dropped the quotation marks and became the Mackies.

The bride & groom looked energized & radiant, as well they should, and they departed the church by horse & buggy to the cheers of friends & family.

After surviving a nasty traffic jam we all arrived at the Andover C.C. for hors d'oeuvre (pasta, natch..and goooood!) before the couple arrived, breaking the finish tape amid fanfare.

In a nice touch appreciated by their clubmates, the Mackies had the tables designated with race numbers. Ours was from the High St. Mile and fittingly director Ted & Allie McJones were there with us.

After a fine meal and numerous libations the car was decorated with the WCRC banner and a trail of old running shoes. It was truly a club oriented wedding and we sincerely thank Ken & Sue for thinking so much of us on their day.

The bride & groom honeymooned in Jamaica, and although Ken couldn’t perform ALL his responsibilities (injured water skiing & couldn’t RUN with his new wife) they reportedly had a great start on their life together. Once again, we wish them both the best.

Here are the newlyweds modeling the WCRC colors while basking in the Jamaica sun.