Slowly Learning...

Date: Sat. June 12th
Time: 2:00 pm - Whenever
Place: 109 Summerhill Plaza #6, Ithaca, NY

So I've talked about it, I've hinted at it, and now I'm finally doing it (with the help of my roommates of course). That's right folks: Time to celebrate the end of the Cornell Exidous! Come July the last 3 of us from the Quarry House (Cross, Em, and myself) will be gone from the Ithaca area. Granted I may only be moving 20 miles North to Dryden, but it's still not Ithaca (but I guess it's also not nearly as impressive as treking down to Nashville, oh well). So to celebrate this grand moving we've decided to have a party on June 12th at our townhouse in Ithaca. And of course what would a party be without guests? So we've decided to invite everyone we know, have known, and will ever know! (the last one may be a bit tricky, but I'm down for the challenge) And naturally all of you out there are invited to join us in the festivities! Be you just the casual reader or the long time friend (I have a feeling that about 99% of you fall into the later) you fit the required prerequistes to join us.

Now many of you have heard of, or been lucky enough to have attended one of you famous Brandon Circle Clam Bakes, which were always lots of fun. Saddly however those days are over now that the house has been sold and most of the other neighbors have moved away. But I'll do my best to continue that tradition here in Ithaca. Granted this year we won't be having clams (for I am just a poor college student) but we will attempt to have the other festivities including sun, grilling, boce, friends, etc. If there is a big enough outcry I can also see what we can do about getting some other recreational activities going like Volleyball.

As for the details... We'll have the grill going to help feed all of you. Requests are welcome for items to grill, and we'll try to do what we can there. So far the plans are probably along the lines of burgers and hotdogs and such. We'll supply some beverages as well, but our liquer supply (and cash) are low so alcohol will have to be on a byob basis (although there is a store right next door so we can do a alcohol run if people chip in). Other food/drink donations are also welcome. I have already gotten an offer from my mom for some desserts, which are always a big hit. Feel free to email me any requests about that and I'll try to pass them along to her.

The party is scheduled to start at about 2 in the afternoon (I hopefully should be awake by then) and go on till wheneve the last person calls it quits (keep in mind that will have to be before the 30th, because our lease does end eventually). I also realize that just about everyone that I know doesn't live in Ithaca, so it may take some traveling, and I understand if you're not up to that, but I hope you don't let that deter you. We do have room to house people that are coming from out of town (or even for townies that just don't feel like going home). And of course if our hospitality is not quite up to your standards there is also a hotel in our back yard.

I will be sending out email invitations as well to anyone I can think of. If by chance you don't get one I appologize, that doesn't mean we don't want you or have forgotten about you. It probably just means that I don't have your email anymore. So if that's the case, or if you just really want an email from me, just leave me a comment with your email address and I'll send you one as well so you won't feel left out. And of course you can always keep up to date with the details on my blog. I'll be sure to post any changes that may arise.

The main concern though is that this won't work without all you. Parties just aren't parties if there aren't any people there. So please do join us. And bring along a friend or two or twenty. The more the merrier!