Wedding Update

Poor Zac and Jess.....a couple of set-backs last week. First, the wedding invitations got mixed up and they won't be ready in time. Therefore, they'll be making lots of calls. Just want you all to know that you are invited!

The other set-back was that the wedding ceremony location remains the same..... but, they were told last week that a reception at that spot would be too disruptive to the neighbors. The good news is that the Higgins Beach Inn was available for the reception! It is only a couple of blocks away so very convenient.

Wedding details:

• Ceremony at noon.
• I'd suggest parking at the Higgins Beach Inn and walking to the site. We will meet everyone there and give directions. There is very limited parking at Higgins Beach.
• The reception will start at 1:00. Buffet and dancing under the tent.

Rehearsal dinner details:

• CASUAL
• Cocktails at 6:00
• Lobster Bake at 7:00
• Location - Dining room at Higgins Beach Inn

Wedding planning

I don't think I like these last minute weddings! The invitations will be late (going out next week) but please plan on Saturday, September 15th at noon.

Also plan to join us for the rehearsal dinner Friday night. It will be held at the Higgins Beach Inn....probably around 6:00.

Lodging: I've only been able to secure 5 rooms on Higgins Beach. Two rooms are at The Breakers which is a bed & breakfast near the wedding site. I thought this would be good for Mom & Dad and Sally & family since they are doing the flowers. I've also secured 3 rooms at the Higgins Beach Inn (unfortunately shared bath) and I'm on the waiting list if any other rooms are cancelled. Any takers? I'll let you know if other rooms open up. Even with the shared baths, this is a nice spot and convenient to the rehearsal dinner as well as the wedding site. Other hotels near Higgins Beach are full (Black Point Inn and Inn by the Sea). There is a motel not far from us that is nice and not too expensive. It is called America's Best Value Inn.

Let me know your plans. Let's hope for a beautiful day!!!

Is Anyone There?

I thought I would try to write this in the blog as I think this is a great place to communicate.

I have two questions for everyone. First, do you think Dad should be driving? I know this is easy for me to ask from here and the implications are most impactful for Sally/Doug et al. But I just wanted to see where everyone is. I know the medical community does not support us on this. Regardless we need to ask ourselves whether this is safe from our perspective.

Second, should we be preparing Mom and Dad for moving to the "big house"? They really love they home, especially the new deck. The issue is not what is going on right now, but may happen in the future. We prepared them for this move to Springhill, should we be doing the same now?

Mom and Dad were great in Stone Harbor, so I am not raising these issues in reaction to seeing them. Simply I feel a bit disconnected from all of you on these issues.

Hope you are all there and listening!

Bart