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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. Posts: 7954 | Registered: Mar 2004
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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.
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"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."
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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.)
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Oh! Am I supposed to be bringing my little chandelier earrings for Krabby? Maybe I should just call, since you're obviously awake..
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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? ]
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. Posts: 9866 | Registered: Apr 2002
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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.
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I don't actually own a pair of slacks, so if one becomes necessary, I'll need directions to a Wal-Mart. Posts: 13680 | Registered: Mar 2002
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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.
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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.
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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.
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. :/
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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).
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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.
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! Posts: 32919 | Registered: Mar 2003
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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!
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I think this thread needs to stay near the top ... and this will make it closer to turning the page ...
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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.
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