June Update

Hola, amigos! Hope nobody is too disappointed about the cancellation of our planned Friday afternoon buffet at Baja Cantina; price and timing precluded that event. However, we definitely will gather together Friday midday for casual noshing and joshing. We are considering a BYO(Bag) lunch, possibly in one of the breakfast-rooms at the various B&B venues or even on the grass at the park; and now we have a nice stretch of Friday open for whatever floats your boats – or your water toys. With three pools in use in the village at our various locations, we may be doing a John Cheever swim marathon through Carmel Valley Village!

Thanks to everyone who has sent travel itinerary data to the Mamma Wench! N.B.: if anyone is driving to SFO on Sunday afternoon and could give the Sandlins a lift, it would be much appreciated (though not strictly essential – we all know about Niki’s bus fetish).

Important: Your participation will be required!
We are starting to volunteer people to take up the various tasks that will be necessary to make this blessed event happen.

Greg and Bryan will set up the picnic and BBQ area in the park.

Souffle and family will decorate the chapel, which should coincide with final music rehearsal for Dave.

Frank and Justin we are sure will be official event photographers. No press credentials will be required, and you will be given full access to, um, everyone.

And all you 'others' will be co-opted to help with picnic set up and clear up (Greg and Bryan will tap your shoulder - you will obey) - and other tasks that need doing!

Feel free to volunteer yourselves if you're very good at....flower arranging, balloon blowing, table setting, etc.

One other “service category” is already formed up: The Wedding Blessing Orchestra nominees are, according to the bride:

Dave L: lead vocals and guitar (borrow one from John?)
Heru: rhythm guitar, vocals
Danny: mandolin, vocals
Linda: ukelele, vocals

If John Soule can get himself together he will contribute something also; probably NOT the pennywhistle, but we’ll see. Dave will arrange for any jam-rehearsals as needed.

A List of Attendees is at bottom here; ALERT – Mamma Wench’s list needs completion, so if you know of someone else(s) who will be attending the Saturday events, please let the database lady know. We don’t want to run short of Chicago Hots or burgers (real or veggie) or Heaven Forfend, chips and dips. And a reminder: any contributions people want to bring along in the way of snacks, desserts, or drinks, will be much appreciated. The “Core Group” has contributed their money for this feast (well, there are a couple of you who will soon get nasty reminders yet) – so if you others want to help, food-wise or financially, you are cordially invited to do so.

The floor is now open for comment and suggestion – either here in the blog comments or by email to your lovely and loving Planning Wenches:
Julie julie@drysdaleconsulting.com
Leenie eileenhorne.uk@gmail.com
Fran fran.soule@gmail.com

CONFIRMED ATTENDEE LIST (Currently 56 total):
Attendees List: (currently 54 total)
(2)Jude & MJ Blau; (2)Fran & John Soule; (2)Paul & Phyllis Chace; (4)Teri & Al Chace + 2; (6)Joe & Kathleen Blau + Josh Pete, Kim & friend; (4)Frank & Linda Blau + 2; (3)Kathy & Dave Lambert + Rowan; (3)Eileen & Greg Horne + Lily; (4)Julie & Bryan Drysdale + 2; (3)Jim & Greta Blau + Seamus; (2)Rosie & Linda; (2)Niki & Lee Sandlin; (2)Bill Cooper & friend Celeste; (2)Melissa & Frank Colborn; (2)Marie & Bob Soule; (3)Lisa & Steve Christensen + Lucy; (5)Barb & Heru Lamb-Hall +3; (2) Mary & Rob; (1) Al Chace’s friend Danny; (2) Teri's friends Larry Levinger & Connie Carroll