Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
A small, but useful, thing to know if you're coming to our apartment
Many people have trouble figuring out the intercom system at our building. Our doorbell is number 5, NOT number 2. Counter-intuitive, but true.
Gerry T asks, with some trepidation, "What, exactly is the "armpit" tour?"
Sandy says: The parts of Chicago that are both rarely seen and functionally indispensible; in other words, the industrial history of the South Side of Chicago. Plus a side trip into the University of Chicago and the Columbian Exposition.
Hyde Park Housing
For those of you who 1)don't live in Chicagoland 2)aren't already on the Quad Club list 3) haven't already arranged your own housing, or 4) want to find something closer to the party, we've arranged a housing venue in Hyde Park.
The Beadle Residences is an apartment building that has been converted into an extended stay facility. It is located at 5140 S. Kenwood, about four blocks from our apartment. (By Pam's standards, it's also within walking distance of the party venue. Many feel Pam is not reliable on this question.)
It has parking, but no food service. The one-bedroom apartments, which rent for $160/night (including tax), have both a queen bed and a futon bed so they can easily sleep four. The Quad Club uses them for their overflow and, as a result, the above rate represents a 18% discount from their "normal" rate.
We inspected the apartments and were impressed. (In fact, Pam, who looked at them 30 years ago when searching for an alternative to graduate student housing, was down-right astonished.)
Please visit thebeadleresidences.com for more information.
The Beadle Residences is an apartment building that has been converted into an extended stay facility. It is located at 5140 S. Kenwood, about four blocks from our apartment. (By Pam's standards, it's also within walking distance of the party venue. Many feel Pam is not reliable on this question.)
It has parking, but no food service. The one-bedroom apartments, which rent for $160/night (including tax), have both a queen bed and a futon bed so they can easily sleep four. The Quad Club uses them for their overflow and, as a result, the above rate represents a 18% discount from their "normal" rate.
We inspected the apartments and were impressed. (In fact, Pam, who looked at them 30 years ago when searching for an alternative to graduate student housing, was down-right astonished.)
Please visit thebeadleresidences.com for more information.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Karin W. points out that it's hard to make a donation to these causes if we don't tell you how to find them.
*blush*
South Bend Civic Theater
P.O. Box 1146
South Bend, IN 46624
Public Education Foundation
P.O. Box 119
South Bend, IN 46624
South Bend Civic Theater
P.O. Box 1146
South Bend, IN 46624
Public Education Foundation
P.O. Box 119
South Bend, IN 46624
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Ostara asks: Will there be any time for seeing you surrounding the event? I know you'll be swamped with visitors, arrangements, etc.
We're looking forward to spending as much time as we can with our families and friends. Here's the schedule as it now stands:
Friday afternoon and evening
From roughly 4:00 to 7:00 and 8:00 to10:00 our apartment will be command central for meeting, greeting, hanging out, getting acquainted with people you don't know, etc. We won't be serving dinner. We plan to slip out for dinner between 7-8. Please excuse us if we don't invite you to come along. We'll have been married less than twelve hours at that point and we'd like a moment alone to go "Oh, wow!" Maybe even "Yee-haw!"
Saturday morning
Sandy is going to lead a caravan on his infamous, er, famous "armpit tour" of Chicago's South Side. He invites anyone who's interested to meet him at the Original Pancake House (1517 E. Hyde Park Blvd) for breakfast at 8:00. (Let Sandy know if you think you'll come to the Pancake House. He doesn't want to leave anyone behind. Please note that only complete parties are seated together.) He'll circle back to the apartment to gather up stragglers at 9:00.
Anyone who is not interested in or able to join the tour is welcome to join Pamela at the apartment for coffee, tea, conversation, etc.
At noon, Wilsons, Hollisters, and Holyokes are invited to meet for lunch at Maravilla's Mexican Restaurant (5506 S. Lake Park Ave) to celebrate Russ's 97th birthday. (It would be a kindness if you would let Fred know whether you are attending. RSVP to fredhollister@gmail.com)
Saturday afternoon
You're on your own. We have last minute stuff to do.
Sunday morning
If you're still around, we'd be pleased to see you for a late bagel breakfast at our apartment at 10:00.
Friday afternoon and evening
From roughly 4:00 to 7:00 and 8:00 to10:00 our apartment will be command central for meeting, greeting, hanging out, getting acquainted with people you don't know, etc. We won't be serving dinner. We plan to slip out for dinner between 7-8. Please excuse us if we don't invite you to come along. We'll have been married less than twelve hours at that point and we'd like a moment alone to go "Oh, wow!" Maybe even "Yee-haw!"
Saturday morning
Sandy is going to lead a caravan on his infamous, er, famous "armpit tour" of Chicago's South Side. He invites anyone who's interested to meet him at the Original Pancake House (1517 E. Hyde Park Blvd) for breakfast at 8:00. (Let Sandy know if you think you'll come to the Pancake House. He doesn't want to leave anyone behind. Please note that only complete parties are seated together.) He'll circle back to the apartment to gather up stragglers at 9:00.
Anyone who is not interested in or able to join the tour is welcome to join Pamela at the apartment for coffee, tea, conversation, etc.
At noon, Wilsons, Hollisters, and Holyokes are invited to meet for lunch at Maravilla's Mexican Restaurant (5506 S. Lake Park Ave) to celebrate Russ's 97th birthday. (It would be a kindness if you would let Fred know whether you are attending. RSVP to fredhollister@gmail.com)
Saturday afternoon
You're on your own. We have last minute stuff to do.
Sunday morning
If you're still around, we'd be pleased to see you for a late bagel breakfast at our apartment at 10:00.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Nancy S. asks: Is Sandy going to play his accordion?
He's working hard on two songs. Prepare to give him a big hand.
Anonymous asks: How many kids are you expecting?
At this point, the kid count is 5-6 under the age of 6, 2 grade schoolers, and any number of the young at heart.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
A few more details about Saturday night
1. There will be a kid-appropriate dinner choice for the 10 and under crowd.
2. Those of you who tend to run a little late don't need to worry: Drinks and tasty bites will be served from 5:00 to 5:30. Dinner will actually start at 5:30.
2. Those of you who tend to run a little late don't need to worry: Drinks and tasty bites will be served from 5:00 to 5:30. Dinner will actually start at 5:30.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Carol asked: Will there be food and, if so, what should we expect?
Which leads directly to the bigger question: What's going to happen at the party?
5:00 Dinner (Carol: You'll have to forgive us for not divulging menu details. It will be delicious, creative, and not too spicy. We're not saying another word.)
6:30 Dance lesson by Monica Vachlon--An opportunity to get into the waltz and two-step groove
7:00-10:00 Music by the fabulous Cajun Aces (and Sandy for a tune or two)--We'll be on the dance floor. We hope you will be, too, whether you waltz, two-step, or just wiggle like a crazy person.
about 8:00: A pause for dessert
5:00 Dinner (Carol: You'll have to forgive us for not divulging menu details. It will be delicious, creative, and not too spicy. We're not saying another word.)
6:30 Dance lesson by Monica Vachlon--An opportunity to get into the waltz and two-step groove
7:00-10:00 Music by the fabulous Cajun Aces (and Sandy for a tune or two)--We'll be on the dance floor. We hope you will be, too, whether you waltz, two-step, or just wiggle like a crazy person.
about 8:00: A pause for dessert
Saturday, July 4, 2009
What are Pamela and Sandy wearing to the party?
Evidently what to wear is a source of some anxiety. We keep getting variations on the clothes question.
Sandy is wearing jeans, cowboy boots, and a casual shirt.
Weather permitting, Pamela is going to wear her wedding dress. (Not white, not poofy, not tradtional.) It's not exactly casual, but definitely a costume.
Anything in between should be fine, really.
Sandy is wearing jeans, cowboy boots, and a casual shirt.
Weather permitting, Pamela is going to wear her wedding dress. (Not white, not poofy, not tradtional.) It's not exactly casual, but definitely a costume.
Anything in between should be fine, really.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Where are you registered?
Pam and Sandy say in chorus: Please, no gifts. Really. We already have too much stuff.
If you must, make a donation in our names to one of the following:
a. Your local library
b. Your local literacy foundation
c. The South Bend Public Education Foundation
d. South Bend Civic Theater
What's the dress code?
Pam says: creative casual.
Sandy says: I don't know what that means.
Basically, come in whatever makes you feel like dancing. (Or at least whatever makes you feel celebratory. Dancing is encouraged, but not actually required.) Blue jeans and cowboy boots are perfectly appropriate. So are skirts that bell out when you spin, fairy wings, kilts, bowling shirts, Star Trek uniforms, tuxedos, …..
Keep in mind that Ida Noyes isn't air conditioned. The floor to ceiling windows will be open and fans will be blowing.
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