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Yesterday I made reservations for twenty people (as (O.H. Group") at 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening at Black Woods Grill in Duluth. I  have a head count of 18 (whi*****ludes three maybe's which may change).  Here's my list for Sat. dinner:  (please reply to this post with any corrections or changes!

Laurie J, Paula, Lori P, Sandie and DH, Brea, Missy (and possibly her mom and daughter), Michelle and possibly Sadie),Sue, Leia and DH, Kathleen, Erika and DH, Laurie J, Phyllis, and myself.  Did I omit any?

Sandie and DH will be at the resort Friday night only, though will stay for dinner group Saturday evening (hence the earlier reservation, and Kathleen will arrive by eight p.m. and doesn't want us to wait for her before eating, that she'll order something when she gets there).

The people I've got at the three-bedroom cottage and which nights:

Missy (Fri. only, then coming to Sat. evening dinner group). 

 Brea (2), Laurie J (2), Lori P (2),Phyllis (2), Sue (2), Patti (2)

Who's bringing what: Remember to bring your swimsuit for hot tub and pool;  bring your own beverages. cash/check book for payment to Sue. (SUE, please do the math, thanks!)

Note:  I can't find my list of who's bringing what, so please add any additions or corrections!  And I do have a potential grocery list for when we get up there. (Gotta get some sleep so my sight clears, but want to get this posted early today.)

Sandie:  (Fri evening) fruit

Brea:  $10 for groceries (?)

Missy:  Sat. night only $5 for groceries(?)

Lori P:  Chicken Lime Soup (?) Lori I think we should have it with Sat. lunch, and we'll have some for later Friday night and even Sunday brunch, whatever you think to do is fine...

Laurie J:  (Sat. lunch) shish kabobs: shrimp, chicken breasts, peppers, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and marinade

Sue: (Fri. dinner) ham & bean soup;Sat. breakfast:  breakfast bake, veggie dip, coffee and 'whitener' (creamer, eh!)

Phyllis:  $10 for groceries

Patti:  Quiche for either breakfast(s), and extra $ for food and lodging if necessary.)

Please, don't hesitate making corrections, as this has been quite a feat for me, and hopefully  is clear (as mud?!) to you!  Am going to bed now, and will check in when I get up noonish.  Tomorrow is the BIG day!  Hugs galore, Patti

Hey Sweetness!  Sounds great!!!  Thank you for all your hard work on this!!  WooooooHooooooo!  One sleep and we meet!

Beck atcha beautiful!  Good thing I take a sleep-inducing med at bedtime, otherwise I'd not get a wink!  See 'ya very soon! 

Hello All, Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who participated in getting this gathering together, it should be great fun as well as being able to get to know some new people.  Also, wanted to help in any way that I can with that said...  I have a three crock pots (large, medium and mini) that I could bring over to Larsmont cottages that way it would be less for someone else to bring up and I also have a big Coffee percolater (sp?)  Plus I could bring over some movies, please let me know if you would be interested.   Looking forward to meeting you all, Erika

Thanks for the sincere appreciation Erika;  actually it's been a wonderful group effort!  My understanding is Sue's bringing the already-made ham & bean soup in a crock pot, then Lori P would use that for Sat. tortilla soup (unless that's changed).  I believe the cottage will hve a coffee maker, and I'm unsure how many coffee drinkers there are.  Not me, just tea. And bring which movies you want to, we can always decide from what's available.  Hopefully others will contact you or reply here with comments and suggestions?!  Ooh, I can't wait to go to bed and take my sleep-inducing meds so it will be tomorrow morning already!  Meet you all soon!  Hugs galore, Patti

Patti I have to say I do believe you've done a fantastic job.  I'll probably get to Larsmont around 6 Fri evening, not sure how late I'll stay as I somethings to do Sat. morning and then I have to be to work at 2pm. I got hungry just looking at what your meal plans look like!! Don't get kicked out of Blackwoods before I get there!!! Kathleen

I  just have a request for you who will be reimbursing me for the deposit: Is it tacky to ask for cash instead of a cheque?  My credit union charges $3 for cashing 'foreign' cheques.  And I'm kinda hoping that the $ would go for my expenses this weekend. I feel like a schmoo for posting this.... Thanks--and see you tomorrow! **SUE**

How much is the deposit? And when do you get reimbursed for that? I'll be bringing cash.  Lori

Hi Lori~ I put one night's charge down as deposit--$402.50 (includes taxes, etc.) I think the original cost--when 8 were expected--was  $105 each for the weekend.  However, there are 6 of us staying both nights, and Missy is staying Friday night only. So, the cost for Friday night is $57. 50 and the cost for Saturday night is $67.08.  I'll be the first to admit that I am a mathematical idiot--so if I am wrong, let  me know! I'm gonna have a hard time going to sleep! See you tomorrow! (((HUG))) **SUE**

Sue - I don't have that much cash on me today, but I will include the $3.00 in the check for you so you don't have to foot that service fee.  Thanks for making the deposit for us and getting everything reserved!