DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

Original post by AlisonMT

Feb 14, 2003 05:18 PM

Just a random thought...I have no idea if anyone is going to even see this until Monday (or Tuesday if you're not unlucky like me and actually have Presidents' Day off) but since I am taking the day off Weight Watchers I was daydreaming of some other yummy things we could do for a GTG.

Have any of you had tea at any of the hotels here in DC? If not, it's quite an experience, and it's perfect for a bunch of gals for a GTG. It's usually around $20 or so per person (maybe a little less or more) and you get tea and cookies and scones and finger sandwiches and chocolate-covered strawberries and stuff like that. I recommend the Mayflower (Connecticut Ave) and the Park Hyatt (Foggy Bottom).

I wonder if there is actually a Saturday or Sunday afternoon (it usually goes from 3-5 pm or so) when enough of us would actually be free to get together (and not up in NY)...I was thinking late March or early April, so we could do it before Joanne's wedding, but without getting TOO close to her big day. But maybe it would be a good way to help with any pre-big day jitters...? And, besides, we still need to see Ann's ring!! What do you think??

rvcpl Posted: Mar 19, 2003 09:44 AM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Should we reschedule it??

I am still leaning towards no unfortunately. I just have so much going on between the wedding, moving back to NY and trying to find a new job.

Please don't cancel on my account though. If you do reschedule let me know the new date and I will do my best to make it.

Anniegrl Posted: Mar 19, 2003 09:54 AM

Re: Rescheduling?

Hello everyone! I can still make it Saturday although I totally wouldn't mind if we had to postpone it. I have a term paper due on Sunday so I could really use all the time I can get this weekend to work on it. I was going to use the GTG as an excuse for a little break though .
I agree with you Alison about giving Joanne a nice sendoff before she gets married. Maybe we can work with her schedule?

AlisonMT Posted: Mar 19, 2003 02:47 PM

Re: Rescheduling?

Jo, what do you think? Just let me know, you guys, and I'll change the reservations accordingly.

AlisonMT Posted: Mar 19, 2003 05:11 PM

Re: Rescheduling?

Allright, I need to figure this out. Given the lukewarm response, I say we cancel. I am going to call the Ritz and let them know we're not coming unless people feel strongly otherwise.

Do we want to try to reschedule for next weekend at Pentagon City??

AlisonMT Posted: Mar 20, 2003 10:27 AM

Re: Rescheduling?

Last chance before I cancel....

Please let me know if people want to do this the 29th or not. This may be the last GTG I plan for a while, btw (I need a break), so someone else may have to take over from here on out...

JoRo Posted: Mar 20, 2003 10:42 AM

Re: Rescheduling?

Hey Alison, thank you for organizing everything. I think you are right, this is a really stressful time. I am for cancelling. While I would love to postpone, i believe next weekend will be really hard for me (i have only 23 days left!!!) and it sounds like others are unsure too.

Let's cancel this one. and then schedule something else. I would take on the re-scheduling, but i am not going to be here for a while

Thanks again for trying and for organizing. Cannot wait to see you girls again. Good luck with everything!!
-jo

rvcpl Posted: Mar 20, 2003 11:52 AM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

As you know, I really can't make it this weekend but do appreciate your efforts to organize it Alison!

We will definitely get together soon when things calm down a bit for all of us.

Anniegrl Posted: Mar 20, 2003 11:55 AM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

Aw, oh well. Hmmm... Joanne, can we maybe meet close to where you work/live so if you want to come out you could maybe just hang out for a little bit with us?

AlisonMT Posted: Mar 20, 2003 03:30 PM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

You girls will NEVER believe this!!! I called the stupid Ritz Carlton in Tyson's to cancel our tea on Saturday...and they DIDN'T HAVE THE RESERVATION!!! So I guess this was fate. Consider the tea cancelled.

Is anyone interested in going on Sat the 29th to Pentagon City instead (3 pm)? I still have that reservation (I think...). let me know.

And/or we can try to just do a little sendoff for JoRo...you work downtown, right? Ever been to Sesto Senso on 18th and Connecticut? Maybe we could have drinks or dinner there some weeknight before your wedding?

Sandy&Ben Posted: Mar 20, 2003 04:07 PM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

just a quick note to introduce myself... i am yet another LI bride in DC/N.VA. if you plan another gtg, please keep me posted. i would love to meet others who are dealing with this long distance planning!

sandy

AlisonMT Posted: Mar 20, 2003 04:27 PM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

Welcome to our club, Sandy!!

slpbridetobe Posted: Mar 20, 2003 07:27 PM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

Hi Sandy! Welcome to the 'club'!!!

Alison, thank you, thank you, thank you, for all your hard work in organizing both GTG's. Even though this one didn't fly, I know a lot of time and effort went into the organization of it. I wish I lived closer to the bulk of you girls so that a quick meet-up for happy hour or dinner would be logistically easier, but I think it would be great if a few of you were able to convene before Jo's big day!!

Hope to see you all soon!!! I'm stressed out b/c just found out that Dave's roommate (the leaseholder of their apt) is looking to leave ASAP due to a job transfer.. so we essentially need to buy a house/condo within the next 2 months- as opposed to in 5 months!! AGHGHGH!!!

flyin'bride Posted: Mar 20, 2003 10:47 PM

Re: DC brides...weekend tea GTG THIS Saturday 3/22: Looks like we're cancelling

Thanks for all the planning you did on this Alison! Sorry things didn't work out for this weekend

I'm a 'downtown' DC girl too and would be up for getting together after work one day soon. If the girls are up for Pentagon City next weekend, I should be able to.