Renege and Return

Well, summers have a way of flying by and plans have a way of changing. For those of you who I have not spoken to directly, Tahoe '08 is a no go for many and varied reasons (I blame all now on Bush and his economic policies). To those who I have spoken to directly, thanks so much for the conversations. I have had lovely conversations in particular with Michael, Molly, Tony and Mrs. MA Meyer. I will be on the plans for a possible Tahoe '09 visit quite soon and in more detail. But my current thinking is that we could meet July 30-August 3.
This could be a chance to celebrate Nicola and Stephen's 31st wedding anniversary. We could see two shows at Tahoe Shakespeare where James is now a prized dramaturge (read assistant director with a penchant for text). Nest year they will be doing Hamlet and Much Ado. Because not everyone is as adept at blog use as our sweet Matthew is, I will send out information packets by the end of August.

My lovely conversations have also suggested that all blog readers may care for a Meydock update.

James is dutifully volunteering at Tahoe Shakespeare to help get the new more professional company on their feet and he is doing a rock star job up there. They would love him there every day if they could get him

I have a day shy of a month until I take the bar. The dates for my exam are Monday July 28-July 31st. The studying is going well but I dream in tortious actions and find myself reciting black letter law to any who will listen.

James and I will go with chums to see a performance of Tis Pity She's a Whore (so romantic) in San Fransisco as a slightly early celebration of our second anniversary.

James will leave on the 9th for England where he will see so many reviews and productions of Henry V that he will be think "God damn Harry, England and St. George".
But his critical edition of the play is coming along quite well and there will be a fancy internet component that we will all be able to ohh and ahh at.



I will leave the 10th for Beloit where I hope to keep my head afloat both literally and figuratively as pertains the studying while catching up with all those Beloitians that I have missed so dearly, minus my beloved brother who will leave the following day.

I return on the 16th, do a hospice training on the 17th, and then study my tail off until the 26th when James will return from England in time to settle my nerves for the bar exam.

Thursday the 31st we will go to Tahoe to see James' shows Richard III (for which I was both tragically and thankfully not cast) and Midsummer Night's Dream. We will love up our poor and woefully abused dog (just ask him how horrible it is and he is sure to pull a face that conveys the misery of his existence). Then be off again from the 3rd to the 8th at the Mardock family reunion. I will think of you all at Madeline's and come back that night either to being considering waitressing jobs while waiting for my bar results and a position at the Washoe PD's office or to a potential job at NCJFCJ which could potentially start on the 11th.I will keep you all posted on that front.

James begins teaching on August 26th and will be teaching 2 new classes, an independent study, working on 4 research projects and sitting on (ewwwww) 11 committees.

Phew....... So that is the update on all fronts worthy of mentioning. I am the luckiest gal in the whole of the Wild West it is just hard to remember sometimes when the ground is shaking beneath you, the skies are full of particulate California sent up by the fires and you are knee deep in secure transactions. But I am still quite lucky.







Love to all. Em

About Motherloving time

Hi all

I know you all were expecting this much sooner but with GRADUATING law school and studying for the bar and (I admit) being addicted to both Lost and Top Chef, my game is a little off.

Now to business. The Tahoe trip

Prospective weekends
1)September 25-28
2)October 2-5
3)October 9-12

I suggest all those who think it is feasible and desirable to come out vote on a weekend.

The location.
I have me heart set on "Rocky Retreat" which is located in our fav. Tahoe town, kings Beach. Tony and Maria know this location from our breakfast at The Log Cabin. The house is 200-400 a night. I have a call in with the proprietrix Gail to determine the price but it is available. James and I are totally happy to secure a reservation if interest seems high. Check out the option at...
http://www.tahoehouserentals.com/index.html

Things we could do
End of September there will be bike races and a marathon
Lots of musical option and some shows at the casinos

If I had my druthers it could look like this

Thurs: James and Em ferry people from airport to Casa de Mey-docks. Once all are assembled then we do Reno Thursday night and show off our town with a dinner here or down by the Truckee River. All are welcome at our abode and possibly (probably) motels as well.

Friday: Caravan (we'll take care of transport)to Tahoe and have breakfast at our favorite place in Kings Beach (see above). Then to the lodge. Family, love, cards and comfort. Whatever. Those who wish may opt for a light hike to Skunk Harbor. Dinner at the Lodge with Emilie happy to cook if Mary Ann makes salad.

Saturday: Up for grabs. I am happy to plan a day hike. James is happy to drive around the lake. I would love any input.

Sunday: Departures and brunch at Archies in Reno as people like.


Weather:

It is a mountain so cooler than it will be in Reno but the highs should be in the Mid-60s during the day and it should drop to 40's or even 30's at night. Layers is the optimum dress.

Getting here:

DO NOT DRIVE- it is crazy beautiful, especially the salt flats but it is two LONG days and a morning.
Flights
Southwest has two flights now on October 2 for $129 out to Reno/Tahoe national airport and a flight Sunday to Midway in Chicago for $189 that gets you in at 4:30.
American seems very similar (but OF COURSE the service would be much better).
Train (see drive)
Train travel would be awesome. I am sure no one has the time but since this would be a dream of mine there is a ticket on Amtrack from Chicago to Reno for $138. But it is 46 hours in a coach seat.
Hot air balloons, teleportation, and horseback would be interesting but highly unfeasible option so I did not proceed to investigation.

Caveat from Emptor (get it Em-ptor)
If this trip is not doable or no longer appeals, I understand. Molly presented a wonderful option in Chicago. Dad (my dad) had a great Christmas idea and this has been fun to think on. That said, I will probably need to know by mid to late July if and when and who are coming to reserve a Tahoe place. If that doesn't happen, any are still welcome and we could do a last minute Reno vacation quite easily.

Final Words
Kudos to all those anonymous kind people out there. This is a BLAST Nicki.
And I love you all.