Doing A Great Job

Dear All-
When you attempt to please everyone, things get hairy. Let the committee decide where we are having this, and what we are eating. We have all opted to abide by the committees decisions, so there shouldn't be too much dissention there. Keep the menu as simple as possible to include SOMETHING everyone should like. If we don't get too far afield (nor too exotic), then everyone should be satisfied with the fare.

Let us not forget, the purpose of this is not to eat exotically, but to reconnect after 35 years. Sure its nice to enjoy some good food, but its better to enjoy some good company. PLEASE lets not let that fact get lost.

I, personally, honestly don't care exactly what we munch on - even if its cheese, crackers and sip some wine and / or beer. I am just looking forward to seeing everyone again.

So, for my vote, Committee members come to a consensus, and then tell me how much money I need to mail in to cover my share of the cost. It will be only myself coming to the reunion; I prefer white wine (go to sleep if I drink beer), but soda would be OK too. Sure, I have had lovely dinners at exclusive places in Manhattan (and elsewhere) but that is not what this is all about. Just tell me where to show up and meet you all and that will be that.
I believe I will be arriving at early evening on the 14th, staying with my friend in Queens and cabbing it to meet everyone. I will be leaving NY early afternoon on Sunday the 16th in order to arrive home in time for work Monday.

Lets aim at keeping the arrangements to a simple level so we can focus on the goal - of re-connecting and enjoying ourselves. Anna is a brave woman to host us all at her house. If that is the decision of the committee, so be it. Lets just do this!!!!!It will be real fun to see and speak with everyone after all this time. Please lets not spoil it with dissention about venue and menu and prices.