Thanks so much! Keep the comments coming. Greg and I have really been looking forward to this reunion, so we’re glad to hear you are too. We are definitely going to miss the families that can't make it, but we weren't considering canceling for that reason. We just did not this reunion to be a financial hardship on the family at that time of year. Yes, I know we picked the date, but it just occurred to me that maybe we should worry. I will stop now. (That's a lie. I worry...it's what I do.)
The votes are in, and Greg and I have decided that the reunion is ON. We have found a slightly smaller cabin that is AWESOME, and I switched over our reservation yesterday. The Huckleberry Lodge will work fabulously for our family. Check out the link. (FYI- it has 6 bedrooms, but also an additional loft with two queens that overlooks the great room.) The other cabin was going to cost $2485.60 for 3 nights. A great deal for a lodge large enough to accommodate our growing family. The Huckleberry Lodge will cost $1795.00 for the same 3 nights. A considerable savings obviously. We made a deposit of $1242.80 last February so we now only owe $552.20. That will leave $1401.25 in the bank. We also have the additional $599.50 Mignon mentioned that is still forthcoming. The only expenditures I foresee us taking from the fund would be to cover some meals (ie: breakfast), some fun Christmas crafts, and snacks, hot chocolate, ect. (Mmmm...I can taste the vanilla creamer now. Do they make sugar free cocoa? Just wondering.) So as you can see, the fund will not be drained. We will be fiscally responsible and thrifty with our family moola. No worries...we're not going to blow $2000 on eggs, bacon, and molten chocolate goodness. :)
Alright, now that we have that covered…on to the auction issues. Sounds like Mom had the last word on whether or not we’re holding one this year. The answer is no. I think everyone wants to continue fund raising efforts in the future though, right? Let’s discuss it together at the reunion.
We love you all so much. Thank you very very much for all your support and excitement. We're going to have a kick-A time! Woot Woot!!
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Sounds great Melinda and Greg! Thanks for all your efforts!
ReplyDeleteDo they allow tents or trailers at this new site?
ReplyDeleteThe new cabin looks amazing! I'm really stoked for the reunion. I love the coziness of a cabin in wintertime. Thanks for all of your work, Greg and Melinda!
ReplyDeletethat was Reese.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the website won't automatically let me log on anymore as me. I have to log in the old way.
No they do not allow tents and trailers, but you can have a room, Morgan.
ReplyDeleteNope! MOrgan has volunteered to room with the Clarks and the Jeppsons because of their beautiful Macintosh machines!
ReplyDelete- Jordino
Jordan and Reese I was actually hoping you would be willing to loft it. Maybe Mom and Dad too if the Gundie parents come. Would that be ok?
ReplyDeleteMelinda - Law & I are totally down with sleeping with Dad & Mom in the loft if we come. We'll sleep wherever. Our kids can sack out anywhere too. I'm so glad you are going to keep the reunion scheduled as planned.
ReplyDeleteAnd YES, to your question about sugar-free hot cocoa. They have no sugar-added hot cocoa in, I think, Swiss Miss brand. And it totally ROCKS, by the way. I actually like it just as much as the regular.
I'm good with Jordan’s suggestion, why don't you and Scott bring your Macs.. They’ll be perfect for truing up a table with one short leg if we happen to come across one :)
ReplyDeleteMorgan
Put us wherever is best! We're chill.
ReplyDeleteWe are completely stoked!!! The cabin looks awesome! The loft will be great for us and the gundie kids/maybe family. Just let us know what we can do to help.
ReplyDeleteAlso, everyone is definitely invited to come here for Christmas and/or New Years after. We only have one extra bed, but we have lots of floor space downstairs, two airbeds, and lots of sleeping pads. Love to all, Dad and Mom