Friday is up to you all. Some Hatrackers are involved in the rehearsal Friday evening and anyone who is around on Friday afternoon and wants to help decorate is welcome, but otherwise you’re on your own.
Saturday:
Anyone in the wedding party should be at church and ready for pictures by 1pm. (There are rooms to change in there, or you can get ready at the hotel.)
The wedding ceremony is at 4pm. It’s approximately a five minute walk from the hotel.
The reception from 5:30-10, exactly three miles from the church. If the receiving line after the ceremony goes too long, it might start late. Assuming it starts on time, dinner will be served at 6 and dancing will start at 7.
Everyone is invited to everything on Saturday.
We’d like to get a group photo of all the Hatrackers at some point in the reception. Maybe arrange to all meet on the dance floor when the band takes their first break?
As far as Friday night, Saturday morning, and Sunday entertainment go – you’ve got a bookstore, art galleries, a food court, an arcade, bowling, and pool right in the building. (On Friday night there is glow-in-the-dark bowling!)
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
"(On Friday night there is glow-in-the-dark bowling!)"
Oh, my. Insomniac Hatrackers aglow.
Posted by Lady Jane (Member # 7249) on :
I got the best bowling score of my life at glow-in-the-dark bowling (115 *busting with pride* ).
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Thanks, Dana.
Is there anywhere close for a Sunday morning church service?
Farmgirl
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Well, there's that church that's a five minute walk from the hotel . . .
(And about twenty other churches within a half mile. Pick your denomination. )
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
The dance is like.... dressy dance, right? Like the dressy stuff we wear to the wedding is still what people will wear to the dance?
FG
Posted by Lady Jane (Member # 7249) on :
Ames LDS church There's a family ward at 9:00 am and a student ward at 11:45 am. Now that's nice - when you don't really have to share a building, you can pick your times.
If Dana was preaching, though, I would totally go to that. Any chance? No?
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Yep. ElJay has said that she'll be changing out of her Maid of Honor attire into a different dress at some point in the evening, but other than that I don't know of anyone changing clothes.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
No. Dana is not preaching that Sunday. Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I think that was "may" be changing, not "will" be changing. It's long and straight, and I like to dance, so it depends on how hard it is to dance in. And if anyone there will dance with me, of course. Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
It's not straight! Straight was an option, but we went with A-line.
Eeep, did anyone tell Nancy which of the patterns in that packet to use!?!?!?!
*runs to call Mom*
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Oh dear. I didn't mean to cause a panic... I knew it was A line, (and I hope Nancy knows, too) but A line and floor length is still a lot narrower than a full skirt, and, in my opinion, harder to swing dance in.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
So, well you're in here, did you get my e-mail from last night?
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Yes, thank you.
Edit: and you didn't cause the panic, I just realized that I never told Mom which one it was, so I don't know what she told Nancy.
[ March 23, 2005, 11:40 AM: Message edited by: dkw ]
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
<- Ivygirl, not Farmgirl
*sits content drinking coffee and watching thread*
Does that mean we have to dance at the reception?
Ivygirl <- Can't dance at all
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
You don't have to dance. But it's fun, and if you want to learn how, I'll teach you. I've led before... as long as I can remember to start off on the wrong foot, I think I can lead pretty well.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Yes. Everyone must dance. If you do not dance you will be ground up for sausage.
(No, of course you don’t have to dance!)
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Um, please ignore the bride, as the stress is apparently starting to get to her. *patpat*
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Mmmmm..sausage. Well, I was going to get a new look for prom anyway. Maybe ground sausage will work.
Ivygirl
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Oh, and ElJay, I might have to take you up on those lessons, if you don't mind. The best I can do is the high school slow dancing where you just sway back and forth. Knowing actually how to dance might be good when going to future dances. Maybe.
Ivygirl
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Ivygirl -- what are you doing on my PC at home! Get on your own PC so you can post as yourself! Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I would, but it doesn't have MSN IM and that would require too much effort for Spring Break. Plus it's slow.
*is enjoying making it look like Farmgirl is arguing with herself*
Ivygirl
[ March 23, 2005, 11:58 AM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
At one time I was contemplating hiring a teacher to come to the reception and do some quick lessons for anyone who wanted them. Would that be cool or hokey? Dad thought it would be tacky, because it implies that we don't think our guests know how to dance.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Well, I've taken swing dance lessons before.
I could teach Ivygirl, but I doubt she wants to learn from me.
However, I haven't done it in years, so I hope I remember how!
Farmgirl
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
No, I don't want to learn from you if you don't remember how! I'd like to learn the correct way to dance.
Ivygirl
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Farmgirl and Ivygirl
Ivy, you're on. I can at least give you some pointers on how to follow, and if you're dancing with someone with a good lead that's all you need to know.
And that picture is somewhat misleading, as the actual instructor was behind the camera.
(Added: I was just the only one without a date. *sniff*)
[ March 23, 2005, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]
Posted by IvyGirl (Member # 6252) on :
FG - There, happy now?
ElJay - Awesome! Thanks. As long as I don't trip, I should be fine then. And I find it hard to believe you couldn't find a date.
Ivygirl
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
dkw, we did that at our wedding, and it was *way* fun. The DJ taught some basic swing moves then let us go at it. Played great music for it too.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
While ElJay's date finding powers are indeed remarkable, the lesson was at 9am on a Monday. And she had very short notice.
Posted by IvyGirl (Member # 6252) on :
You mean there were no guys free at 9am on a Monday at short notice? What's wrong with them?!
Ivygirl
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Um, well, I didn't ask anyone, either. *grin*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I should probably TALK to you and Bob on the phone sometime soon, Dana.
*goes to email*
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
The photographer has informed me that the lighting at the reception will probably be inadequate for a large group picture. Therefore, if it is not raining (or snowing) everyone from Hatrack will please remain at the church until after the receiving line is over, at which time we will take a group picture on the front steps.
If it is raining, one of the bridesmen will be put in charge of lighting for photographs at the reception. He can bring his new theatre lights that filled up the back of Bob's car on the way home from our last trip to Minnesota thus requiring that all the shower gifts be left at Mom and Dad's for three weeks.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
*giggle*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
SWEET! Theatre lighting!
And jatraqueros, miss the pic after the ceremony and you will face my wrath.
Except for Sara, who is exempted because of her personal views on having her picture taken.
Sara has my word that I will not attempt to take her picture at all.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
How come I had to have my picture taken? I need some anti-pictorial rhetoric, Sara, will you share?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I didn't realize you felt the same way, Liz, or I wouldn't have. Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Is there a list of all the hatrackers who will be attending? I would love to know who I am going to meet / see again. If there is not a list, can someone make one?
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Nah, Kwea made me. It's just that I hate looking at them, I have no other reason. I know you wouldn't have if I had made a true stink of it.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Okay, Liz, just making sure.
A list of folks attending would be pretty cool.
Am I bringing swords?
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
To the best of my knowledge:
BannaOJ Bob & dkw CaySedai CT (ceremony only) ElJay Farmgirl & Ivygirl Frisco Fugu Icarus & Cor Kat KrabbyPatty & Posable Nurse mac & T-Smith The Moose & Squirrel family Plaid Punwit rivka Ryuko Shigosei Stray Tom, Christy, & Sophie Val & Xavier Vána & Lime
Noemon is rumored but unconfirmed.
If I’ve missed anyone, let me know. And anyone else who wants to come is still welcome, but please let me know this week so I can add you to the count for dinner.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Noemon is always a rumor..
...I'm beginning to wonder if he truly exists..
Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
Yay! thanks Dana.
Wow, all those cool hatrackers in one place...
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
have fun.
well, I know you would, at own wedding, but still.
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
quote:Bob & dkw
NO WAY.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
I assume that I'm not being counted for dinner, correct?
Also, mack, I forgot to make that call. Are you handling this, or I am still supposed to be doing so?
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Not for dinner, but yes for coffe/tea/milk/soda for the rest of the evening and for the fruit display that will be out during the dance.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I'm not sure. And I JUST talk to them a little while ago. I totally suck.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Dana, perfect.
mack, we can talk about it tonight. And I'm the one who agreed to do it and then forgot! Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Doesn't sound like anyone else is coming in as early as we are. :-\ And we were hoping for some pre-wedding hijinks, bachelor(ette) style.
(We're on vacation the week before the wedding, not the week after.)
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Well, I talked to my first Hatracker on the phone tonight, so I'm closer to not being a rumor than I ever have been!
As for my coming to the wedding...it's very tempting. It's also a very long drive though. And yet...I'm on the verge of committing to coming. It really would be a lot of fun.
I am, quite possibly, the worst dancer on the face of the earth. I have cracked up the entire group of attendees at Lao New Years parties. However, I'm kind of intrigued by swing dancing. If I come, and if ElJay thinks she's up to the challenge, I'd be interested in learning a step or two.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Woo-hoo! Another student! Maybe, of course.
Swing is easy. I'll have you ready to cut in on Bob and Dana in no time flat. Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
It's been a number of years but I have had swing dance lessons. I will absolutely dance, regardless of my level of proficiency, and I will dance with whomever for however long the evening lasts.
punwit <--- positively a dance maniac
[ March 23, 2005, 11:19 PM: Message edited by: punwit ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
ElJay, just sent you an email.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Looks like our messages crossed each other in the ether!
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Noemon -
punwit - More people to dance with! Yay!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Ha ha! I don't have to dance! Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
You're going to be taking pictures the entire time, solid?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Except when I have to pee, yes. And eat. But I can shoot between bites.
I get twitchy when I don't have my camera in my hand at an event like that. Being IN another wedding last weekend was torture, NOT being the one taking pictures.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Okay.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
<-- designated wallflower Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Though pics from the dancing will be awesome. Probably some black and white ones, and most likely some blur around the edges, it'll depict the movement involved.
Basically, the dancing will be in my head.
[ March 23, 2005, 11:41 PM: Message edited by: mackillian ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
dkw's dress is luscious, too. You're going to have fun.
rivka, you may not dance, but I don't think you'll quite qualify as "wallflower."
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
rivka
You won't be dancing? Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Oh, shy and retiring is generally implied by "wallflower," neh? Forgot about that aspect. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
punwit, nope.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
You are many things, rivka, but you are not shy.
(Check your email!)
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
Well, if you have a change of heart I'd be honored to escort you around the dance floor. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
mack, actually, I am quite shy. I just overcompensate.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
If that's true, then I'd have to wholeheartedly agree. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
It's very true. Stick me in a room where I don't know anyone, and I am acutely uncomfortable.
Sometimes I just sit and listen -- seminars and such especially; sometimes I deal with it by forcing myself to get to know people.
But yeah, I'm totally an introvert.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
punwit, I appreciate the offer. That's very sweet.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
quote:punwit <--- positively a dance maniac
Somehow that's exactly what I expected of you, punwit! Farmgirl
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
<--- Two left feet
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Ic, I guarantee that you aren't more clumsy on a dance floor than I am. If I do let ElJay try to teach me a few steps, I fully expect to make a foolf myself.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
<--- wants to see what a foolf looks like.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Now I can't even correct my typo!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
foolf is floof backwards, which is what I heard the bride from last weekend's wedding say a lot. As in, "Can you please floof my dress?"
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
So to foolf is to, like, scrunch it all up and make it wrinkled?
Dana, stay away from this one . . .
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
quote:So to foolf is to, like, scrunch it all up and make it wrinkled?
Wait, so if I dance at this thing (assuming that I go--not a foregone conclusion yet) I'm going to prematurely age?
[ March 24, 2005, 01:31 PM: Message edited by: Noemon ]
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
No, floof is to UNscrunch.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
But it stands to reason the foolf would be the opposite of floof, right?
Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
There's probably a more appropriate thread to ask this in, but I'm lazy. What is the shipping address for wedding gifts? Mine's a bit too big (and heavy) to pack in my luggage.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
What Noemon said. Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Stray -- So, you're giving them large chunks of lead, right? If neither of them e-mail you the address by tonight, I'll send it to you when I get home. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I have some ideas for a gift, but haven't yet gotten it. Where are they registered, anyway?
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Send that address my way too.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
They are registered at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond, who both have on-line registeries, and a couple of local places. I have done some consulting via e-mail for various parties who shall remain nameless who had "off-the-registery" ideas and wanted to see if they would be a good match, and am more than happy to continue to perform that service.
[ March 24, 2005, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I know what I'm getting them, and its off the registry. Its pretty much given away in another thread, too .
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
You know, if you hadn't said that and they hadn't noticed, you'd be fine. Now that you said it, if they haven't noticed, Bob will be checking your recent posts. Of course, if you know they saw it, no matter either way.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Nope, pretty sure it was figured out then. Don't care, anyways Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Fair enough. Posted by Stray (Member # 4056) on :
*bump* Didn't see an email from you, ElJay. Now that I finally have time to get this taken care of this weekend, I wanna get it out of the way so there's one less thing to worry about before the trip.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I believe TODAY is the first anniversary of the First Date for Bob n Dana!!
Farmgirl
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Huzzah!
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
♫ It snowed last night, it snowed last night The snow bears had a pillow fight . . . Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
how romantic.....
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I got them a lovely pair of "2000" champagne flutes. They're collectors' items! (If not, they'll be one eventually, right?)
I'm sure they'll like 'em!
(I could always throw in some coffee mugs if anybody thinks I should . . . )
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Not too hard. You wouldn't want to break the flutes.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Good point. I mean, the chip one has on the stem shouldn't interfere with drinking, but another chip on the rim would pretty much ruin this as a wedding gift.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I just wanted to bump this back to the front page.. ...because....
....because....
IT'S THIS WEEK!!!
Hey dkw -- can you do anything to lower the price of a gallon of gas before Friday?
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
I have to back out of attending the wedding - Kent's car needs a new clutch and I don't dare drive my car for more than to work and back, basically.
I've already e-mailed Dana. This is so pitiful - I've got to be one of the closest Hatrackers but can't get there. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Where are you, exactly? Any chance someone can give you a ride?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Seriously... we've got people driving in from every direction. If not a Hatracker, then one of our relatives.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Weather forecast for Ames, Iowa, for the weekend:
Friday, April 1 - Mostly sunny, high 50, low 30 Sat. April 2 - Mostly sunny, high 59, low 40 Sun. April 3 - Partly cloudy, high 59, low 40
it doesn't give the wind.
However, our state is forecasting a breezy day for Friday, which I'm hoping will be a south wind pushing me northward, to save on gas mileage.
Farmgirl
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
The tuxes are in! The reception band just sent me their program for the evening! Mom's printing the programs and she's coming today! Ic and Cor get in tomorrow!
I think we're gonna do this!
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
((dkw))
well! I should certainly hope so!
and it looks like you will have beautiful weather to boot. God is smiling on you.
Farmgirl
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
And God wants us to go on a honeymoon.
Two weeks ago, when I was just getting ready to call around to find someone to cover the nursing home service for me on April 3rd the Evangelical church pastor called and asked if I'd trade Sundays with him because he had visitors coming into town unexpectedly. The next day I planned to spend hours calling around to find a guest preacher for April 10th and the local Gideons called that morning (before I was even out of bed!) to ask if there was a Sunday this spring when they could come and give a presentation.
It was a good week.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
The world conspires with you.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
(and thanks for the forecast, Farmgirl)
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yes, thanks FG!
*laugh* Ok, I want to know how many people's reaction to those temps was, "Nice weather!" and how many thought, "Oh, chilly!"?
I'll let you guess which reaction I had.
Posted by Lady Jane (Member # 7249) on :
*laugh* I thought, "Great weather!" I'm glad everything is working out. Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
"Hey, great, I'll just toss a light shawl over my sleeveless dress!"
[Farmgirl, Farmgirl, I get to meet you! katharina, I get to meet you! Finally! rivka, oh my, in just days! ]
[ March 29, 2005, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
My weather reaction: "No snow! WooHoo!"
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
My reaction was "Oh, fantastic weather for taking pictures."
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
We have our car for transport to the reception!
It's OTB.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Is this the one we get to decorate?
:: evil laugh gleefully ::
Farmgirl
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
The owner of the car will be there, and I'm quite sure that anyone who touches it will be in deep doggie doo.
He's not charging us to use it, because he likes to show it off.
[ March 29, 2005, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: dkw ]
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Nonono, you decorate the one they leave the reception in...
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
At least it's not a Weinermobile. Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
No doubt. Bob wanted a classic car. This is not quite what I was picturing, but what the heck.
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
to rivka and ElJay:
I live in Otho, just south of Fort Dodge (Iowa). See? I'm sooo close, but I can't trust my car. Bald tires are just a start. I work in Fort Dodge, but I figure that if there's a car problem, I can get to my destination somehow.
I am scheduled to work Saturday. I may be able to get the night off, but I would have to be home Saturday night. That's why I didn't want to ask for a ride and make someone make a special trip to return me home.
I will be thinking of you all, though. Have fun.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I've run into a couple of snags--not sure what I'm going to do now, but my percentage chance of actually making it to a Hatrack event (and this is the Hatrack event to end all Hatrack events) has gone down somewhat. Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
aw come'on Noemon!
What could possibly come up that would be more important that this????
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
CT, I know! *bounces* I'm warning you, I will be taking pictures -- but they'll all be mental ones. I think you're doing it deliberately (coming only on the day I can't take pictures). Although I don't know that I currently have a camera anyway . . .
Noem, I really hope you can make it. But we do understand that sometimes RL is unavoidable.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Sara, if I put my camera away, can I meet you?
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
*tries to picture mack without her camera.....*
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Jamie, yes! Of course! As soon as I see you, I'll run right over and carefully pat the table next to you. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
*snort*
I hereby give you permission to give me a hug if you wish.
I'm actually getting much, much better at giving and accepting hugs.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Toldja married life was good for you. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
My shrink has said the same thing. Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Nothing like some tincture of time with someone who knows how to love you.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
CaySedai, what time on Saturday night do you have to be back?
Mapquest tells me Otho is 1 hour 9 minutes from Ames. Roads trips don't both me any. If we wouldn't have to leave until after the reception is over and someone is willing to go with me to provide company for the way back, I can totally see taking you home Saturday night.
If you want to, of course, and can get Saturday off work. Think about it. No rush. When would we be able to pick you up?
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
ElJay:
it just may be possible! I'm talking to someone who is on maternity leave and she may be willing to work for me if her husband isn't working that evening. She's going to get back to me.
Edited to add: I have to ask the person who is in charge Saturday if it's okay to substitute like this. She will probably say yes. I am even paying my niece to babysit for the person taking my hours on Saturday. I'll know tomorrow if it's a go.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your offer. If I get permission, I'll get back to you on when and where. I think if I'm back by midnight that would be soon enough. We have General Conference on Sunday, which means church starts at 11 a.m.
[ March 29, 2005, 09:06 PM: Message edited by: CaySedai ]
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
::boarding plane now::
*bounce*
-o-
Let me take this moment to tell the mod(s) that they totally rock for (apparently) fixing whatever was preventing me from logging in on my phone!
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
So we're gonna spend an hour or so in Chicago in three hours or so . . . is there anything we should see?
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Exciting!!!!!! I get to meet Ic and Cor tomorrow! Yay!
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
so, how about someone gets me a last-minute plane ticket?
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
quote: So we're gonna spend an hour or so in Chicago in three hours or so . . . is there anything we should see?
I hate to say this, Icky, but both major airports in Chicago are positioned about forty-five minutes from Chicago. If you're flying into O'Hare, you'll have just enough time to do, well, nothing. (In fact, given the design of O'Hare, you might have just enough time to get to your connecting terminal; some of them are located in what often feels like downtown Skokie.)
If you had three hours in Chicago, I could give you a great list of things to buzz by. But an hour is probably just enough time to get downtown from O'Hare. Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Tom beat me to it.
I was going to suggest a trip to the bathroom and maybe checking out the magazines in the convenience store as you run by in a panic.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Eljay --
Since you are in the wedding party (I assume?) and will be quite busy over the weekend, if you need me to run pick up CaySedai on Saturday morning so you can attend to details in Ames, let me know. I'm willing to help you out in that way.
However - perhaps someone else can take her home -- I don't like driving real late at night (like after the reception) I tend to fall asleep too easily..
FG
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
::adjusts TomD & BobS's facetioumeters::
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
FG -- Thanks. I was hoping someone else would be able to pick her up, and then I will take her home, with anyone who would be willing to ride along.
We're also going to have to figure out which of the drivers are leaving when Sunday. I figure you'll be going pretty early, since you've got quite a drive ahead of you. The "returns" to the Des Moines airport have flights leaving at roughly 2:30, 4:30, and 6:30, and I apparently have to be back up here for a family dinner Sunday night, so I won't be able to make any except maybe the first run.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Yes, I will be leaving pretty early on Sunday (might just have to skip going to any church service) so that I arrive back here around 5 PM for a evening meeting I have.
So unless they want to wait at the airport for awhile....
Farmgirl
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
I should know by 3 p.m. Central time if I can get out of work.
If so, I will make myself available at any time Saturday for whoever is able to pick me up. I'll post later when I find out.
Posted by Lady Jane (Member # 7249) on :
I hope you can come, CS. I'd love to meet you.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
CaySedai
I sent an e-mail to your gmail account with my contact info.
Farmgirl
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I just realized that we are going to have Hatrackers together, in person, on Friday. Which is April Fool's Day.
I don't generally play April Fool's jokes. I like jokes at other times of year much more. But this really kinda scares me, because I'm sure some of you realized this months ago and have been planning accordingly. Posted by Xavier (Member # 405) on :
I'll third the Chicago airport thing. If you can get to your gate before the boarding call, you did pretty good. That place can be a nightmare.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
"But this really kinda scares me, because I'm sure some of you realized this months ago and have been planning accordingly."
For some months now, I have been expecting Dana and Bob to meet us all at the hotel and say something like, "Just kidding."
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
They might say it, but I don't think they'll mean it. Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
quote: For some months now, I have been expecting Dana and Bob to meet us all at the hotel and say something like, "Just kidding."
That'd really get my goat.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
He'd have to be a real bastard to do that.
Posted by jack (Member # 2083) on :
punwit, you have a goat?
Icarus, are you implying he's a fake bastard?
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
(punwit - if you get on AIM, I could save myself a phone call I keep forgetting to make...) Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
quote: Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind between 11 and 17 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind between 11 and 14 mph becoming light.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low near 42.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
I should probably pack. What am I supposed to be bringing?
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Nylons. Shoes.
Um . . . deoderant. Hairbrush. Toothbrush. Clean underwear.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Don't I still have a toothbrush there from last time I forgot one?
I wasn't planning on wearing nylons, since I'm wearing open toed shoes. Are they required? If so, I'll have to stop at a store...
But seriously... Mom said something about there being a little going out tonight, is it casual? Is there anything besides the wedding proper I need special clothes for? (And my twin set for the rehersal, of course.)
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
Oh! Am I supposed to be bringing my little chandelier earrings for Krabby? Maybe I should just call, since you're obviously awake..
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Okay then, don't bring nylons.
Tonight's outing is not planned. Call it slightly less causual than blue jeans, in case we decide to go to a nice restaraunt.
And yes, bring the earings.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
quote:Call it slightly less causual than blue jeans, in case we decide to go to a nice restaraunt.
D'Oh!
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Or call it blue jeans.
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
dkw, I saw from the forum page that you'd posted in the "leave me alone!" thread. Once I read it, I was fairly certain you weren't screaming leave me alone at the top of your lungs yet.
However, I now wonder. . . you know, how you're doing.
::bestJoeyimitation:: How you doin'? ::/bestJoeyimitation::
Getting a bit stressed out yet?
Just take a deep breath. It'll all be over Saturday night. And nothing earth shattering is going to happen. The sun will come up on Sunday morning. Everyone important will still care about you.
Icarus, are you trying to push her over the edge?
My husband once forgot to bring his suit to a wedding. Had to buy a new one.
I was also a maid of honor who lost the engagement ring at the church. It was found.
Everything's going to be fine.
How's Bob doing? (Bob, how's Dana doing?)
I've been thinking about you guys. Wondering how nervous y'all were getting. Remember to breathe. I'm sure everyone is telling you that this is supposed to be your day. You should enjoy it. Yet at the same time, they are also telling you what you *should* be doing. And you have your own ideas of what is proper and how you'd like to treat your guests and realize that it's probably too much to ask of anyone and occasionally get crushed by the weight it all. So much pressure. From them, from youselves. Ugh.
But try to have fun. In a few years, it will be nothing more than a funny story (or romantic one, either way, you'll have a good story. Maybe even a little of both.) The wedding will be a memory, but your family and friends will still love you.
Breathe. It'll be okay. Really. (I'm not trying to be one of those people who are telling you what to do, or anything. I mean, you have to breathe anyway, right?)
[Edit: breath, breathe, all the same thing, right? ]
[ March 31, 2005, 04:04 PM: Message edited by: Kayla ]
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Thanks Kayla.
We're okay, really. I'm not stressed out about the cancellation thing, I'm annoyed. And I'm flabbergasted that instead of just telling me he couldn't make it and apologizing he "called to reschedule for later in the month." Um, hello, I asked you for that day FOR A REASON!
But all will be fine. Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
I have a question related to fun stuff...
Due to an unfortunate case of advanced and terminal lazy/busyness, I didn't get a hotel until today. I can't remember which one I got, but I know that the Hatrack one is filled. O_o Are all of the hotels terribly far from the official Hatrack hotel or no? Because I wanna spend time with my peeps.
Oh, and I wholly expect that all of you do your best to convince my mother to join the forum.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Damn, Kayla. I sure suck.
-o-
np, Dana, I just changed into my black jeans.
-o-
I don't actually own a pair of slacks, so if one becomes necessary, I'll need directions to a Wal-Mart. Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
We're talking about a town of under 50,000 people. Nothing is terribly far from anywhere. The Hatrack Hotel is the only one within walking distance (hence why it's the Hatrack Hotel), but the others are only 5-10 minutes away if you're driving.
Balck jeans count as semi-formal in my book.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Oh, and THE FLOWERS ARE HERE!!!
I forgot to get a tall bucket for them, so they're in my mop bucket which is inside an old laundry hamper to give them extra height to lean against. Picture coming soon.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
If the weather's nice, I'll probably walk.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Um. 10 minutes driving = an hour and a half walking. Someone will give you a ride.
[ March 31, 2005, 03:06 PM: Message edited by: dkw ]
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Dana is being just wonderful! She wisely sent me out on errands so that I would have something to work off my annoying habit of worrying about everything, including stuff I can't do anything about.
I did get her to react impatiently a couple of times today (so far) asking about stuff she can't get to right away but knows needs to be done, and once questioning a decision that'd already been decided.
I really am annoying. I know it. I've been this way my whole life. Ask my mom when you see her. She'll tell you!
But see, Dana is a really, really good person, and hasn't even come close to threatening physical harm.
She's calmly doing church-related work that has to get done today. Later, we're going to help.
Dana's mom is in the kitchen making purple frosting flowers for the wedding cake.
I'm staying out of the way and hoping that she still thinks I'm cute after this is all over.
It might be poofy shirt time soon.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
We're here!
That is all.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
quote:Um. 10 minutes driving = an hour and a half walking. Someone will give you a ride.
Aww... I have a car, but I need the exercise. I guess ten minutes driving means something vastly different in the city as the country. :/
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Awww! Gorgeous flowers!
Yaaayyyy!
PS: *votes for Bob's poofy shirt
[ March 31, 2005, 04:22 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
The flowers are absolutely stunning.
Ryuko, do you have a non-refundable room at that hotel? Because there's room for one more in Shigosei and mine's room (and I think I can speak for Shig in this case, since there were originally going to be three of us sharing the room). As long as you don't mind a trundle.
Won't work for tonight (I assume you either are there or will be shortly), but would for Friday and/or Saturday.
Let me know if I need to call them and tell them we need the cot (they said one could be added at any time).
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
My flight is in four hours.
My taxi will be here in two and a half.
Think I should finish packing?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
What would you do THAT for? Hey, you DO have ride, right? ElJay told me she emailed you.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
There IS wireless internet access at the hotel. However, in our room, it really will only work in a couple spots. Actually, this one spot on the corner of one of the beds. We're on the top floor, so I imagine we're fairly far away from access points.
But access! Huzzah!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yes, I have a ride.
Yay for access! On the phone they said there was no access in the rooms, so that's good to know.
I can't finish packing too early. The frozen food would like to stay in the freezer as long as possible. But in about ten minutes, it's getting stuffed in the cooler, which will get stuffed in a bag and surrounded by the clothes and other things that don't fit in my carry-on. Everything is ready to get packed, all together on my bed.
I think it's everything.
And my web access keeps flaking out! Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Somehow or other, I got it all crammed in.
I hope they let me have my carry-on plus computer plus purse . . . (in theory it's computer OR purse)
And I hope the creases in my outfit aren't too bad by the time I unpack.
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
We have irons and ironing boards.
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
I would indeed be happy to share a room with you, Ryuko.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Packing last minute items to leave in a few minutes - and watching a beautiful sunrise.
(CaySadai - still waiting for you to let me know WHAT TIME tomorrow to pick you up).
Farmgirl
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
Farmgirl, I'll email you.
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
*drums fingers on table*
*wonders if Farmgirl should be taking time to post this morning instead of starting her taxi my way*
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
dkw and I, sitting at different computers, both just started giggling. We looked at each other's screens and saw was had both just read punwit's post, and started laughing outright. Exact same time.
See you guys soon!
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Mack, that must have been you guys we heard walking down the hall last night!
"Oh, hey, we're at the end of the hall!"
Do you guys want to get together for a late breakfast or an early lunch, assuming we don't have any other sudden duties?
<--- On aim, wireless signal allowing.
[ April 01, 2005, 10:45 AM: Message edited by: Icarus ]
Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :
My ride is here, my ride is here, yayyy!!! See you all in later this afternoon.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
mack, did you lose your connection?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Yeah, I got randomly dropped. We're downstairs in the food court if you want to come down!
There's intermittent wireless internet access upstairs, the signal is...weak.
And by weak I mean you're lucky if you can get a bar.
And yeah, that was us last night. Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
I think this thread needs to stay near the top ... and this will make it closer to turning the page ...
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
Farmgirl:
I emailed you (again). I will be available anytime tomorrow that you want to pick me up. Just let me know. If I don't hear from you, I will probably call you in the morning. I will be working until 10-10:30 tonight but can be reached at work (scroll down the page, look for the toll-free number in the right-hand column, my extention is 468). Sorry to make it so convoluted, but I'll probably edit this post and take out that info after we have connected.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
In my room the signal is weak, but it's pretty good on the sofa.
Oh, and Xav and Val and I are here.
Addit: Hail, hail, the gang's all here!
Ok, not all. But three couples, ElJay, and me. That's enough for a gang, right?
[ April 01, 2005, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Look, they're wielding little knives right?
Looks like a proper gang to me.
Except for the *cough*balloon*cough*.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yep, now it's a real Hatrack gathering. We have two jatraqueros in the same place (admittedly, not the same room at the moment) posting to each other. Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
rivka or ElJay, if you're on -- Patty is going to fetch a cooler,you can pick it up from her when you drop off the decorating stuff at church.
That way you get it sooner, since I have no idea when we'll get there.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
we're getting stuff done here...more to do...
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
Honestly, you people. It's like you're getting married or something. Sheesh. Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
From that other thread:
"Do you, Zippy Cootiebrain, take this man, Butterrcup Gigglechunks, to be your lawful wedded husband?"
Sorry.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
I'm leaving now, I swear!
(AHHHHHHHH!!!!)
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
<starts stop watch>
Drive carefully, Ryuko!
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Okay, where's the party at?
::gets on AIM::
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
<-- on AIM but not at any sort of party
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Hey, Icky! We knocked on your door, but there was no answer. We're in the food court wondering the same thing. We're in 503, but didn't have any paper to put a sign on our door like you did.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Hi
We're gonna be here in the room for the next hour or so, before we have to leave for rehearsal.
[ April 01, 2005, 05:11 PM: Message edited by: Icarus ]
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
*jealous* WE don't have internet access in our room.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
You probably do . . . just move around. When we were in 512, we pretty much had access everywhere. Now I only seem to have access sitting in this chair right by the door. Jamie and Nate said they only had access in a couple of spots.
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
(This is Tom.)
Me, I'm jealous because we're the only person in twenty miles who isn't going to the rehersal. Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Naw, you're not. Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Say, you guys wanna bring your food up here? We have a couple of sofas . . .
[ April 01, 2005, 05:17 PM: Message edited by: Icarus ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*also not going to any rehearsal*
*has pretty good web access from the sofa*
*has several games*
Just sayin'.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Big deal . . . I've got pretty good web access right here. Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
So, are we the only ones awake right now?
Posted by plaid (Member # 2393) on :
I'm down on the ground level, just wandered down here to see if anyone else was here (nope).
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
<---still at home, waiting to hear from Farmgirl and anxiously anticipating seeing you all in Ames. Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
OK, that is the ultimate in geekdom, communicating from room to room via Internet. I keep giggling just thnking about it.
Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
Farmgirl has called to say she's on her way!!!
I'm so excited!!! (Can you tell?)
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