[HairOfTheDog]

I want all who want to come from here to come! We are planning for some of ya that can come to come! (and we are serious about getting a webcam working for those that can't)

The big unknown for me are whether cousins that I haven't seen in a couple years (at the last funeral) and all their kids really need to be invited. I can't imagine wondering about that, given how close our family was, but the truth is, the extended family was held together by people who are now gone. Without Grandma and my mom there to organize things, we never think about each other any more.

I am leaning toward immediate family and friends that are really still close, not everyone I have ever known and rarely see anymore. That list is about 40 (including children).... the larger list of my cousins and extended family on Bruce's side (who we might invite but they won't probably come this far) ends up being around 75.

[RosieCotton]

Invitations seems like it could be a nightmare no matter what! Thinking of my own family, if one of us were to get married there are plenty of people who wouldn't come even if invited, but who would be hurt if they didn't get an invitation. And so many that could just slip through the cracks and be forgotten!

I hope we CAN get the webcam thing set up, though it's not really that important. It would be wonderful if we could sorta see what's going on!

[Wneighbor]

My friend who subbed for me for entmoot has already said he'll do it for another week in July. So, I will be there.

Additionally, you know my situation, I don't have a lot of responsibilities at home. Since Ken has said he'll sub for one week's classes I can be kinda free to arrange those days. If you, or Dona, would like some help with getting things ready I would be happy to be there early to help.

I am planning to rent a car and take some time to visit friends and family I haven't seen in some time. But, that is a secondary reason for the trip. First thing is, whatever you may need assistance with - if anything.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

Rose and I would love to be there... but if I don't get a job we probably won't be able to afford the trip, and if I do get a job I may not be able to get the time off.

Life sucks.

[2Jedismom]

I sent invitations to EVERYBODY, and got all kinds of presents! Had a small wedding, though. LOL But people started sending presents to us and it was quite thrilling!

I have presents from people that didn't come to the wedding that I still cherish to this day.