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I got ambushed at Easter - My Sister in law told me the whole family was coming to Madison for Jerry's 50th birthday.

 

We've lived here 18 years and they've never visited.

 

And all 4 of his brothers and both his sisters, and thier respective wives and husbands descend on us in three weeks! Not to mention Jerry's mom and the college age nieces and nephews in a tri- state area (they heard free beer and intend to drive up to 4 hours for that)!

 

So - now, I'm throwing a Birthday Party ...

 

...only because I was challenged. I got the "We'll handle everything, you don't have to do a thing, we don't want to put any pressure on you."

 

Like this is NOT stressful!? Like having them throw a party in my town - for my husband - in front of my friends - is acceptable?? Like I'm supposed to sit on a couch somewhere playing the poor stroke survivor?!

 

FORGET THAT!

 

So, I've booked 7 hotel rooms because his brothers are flying in from Texas, and New York, the rest are travelling in from Illinois - I've hired a hall - dealt with the catering. Ordered the 1/2 barrels - taken care of the transportation - rented a karioke system -

 

I'm still trying to figure out if you have 80 people (most are heavy drinkers) and you offer free beer and wine - how much wine do you need?

 

It's like throwing a freaking wedding!

 

Then I have to worry about the house ... We need a new toilet, there are three or four windows I planned to replace this summer, I was redecorating the kitchen when I had my stroke so, it's half blue - half green and burgundy -it needs to be finished, the computer room/office needs new blinds, the garage needs painting, the trim in the dining room needs a coat of white paint too, the tornado that blew through in October took our screen door off and I haven't replaced it. And Ryan's room needs a complete overhaul! The draperies need to go to the dry cleaner and I hope one of the kid's knows how to take them down.

 

No - this isn't stressful at all!

 

My best friend Connie say's I can handle this - I could put on golf tournaments and comedy shows in my sleep. That was before the stroke - and before I was stupid enough to say " I can do it all".

 

- the next three weeks until 4/22 aren't going to be pretty, but, I'm going to learn to paint left handed so, I guess there's a bright side.

 

Anyone want to come to a party?

 

 

 

 

 

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Guest

girl!!!!!

 

my stress level just went up THINKING about all of that planning, cleaning, and home repairs. maybe your marine friend can help you decorate!!!! lol

 

good luck

kim

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Guest

Ok.....BREATH!

 

Probably jumped the gun on the hall. If you look around, some halls or even caterers will supply the alchole for a modest (yeah right) fee.

 

I wouldn't worry about the home too much. You've gotten hotel rooms, so just tell them to keep clear of the house because you forgot the new parimeter password that the neighboor gave you. Don't want to see anybody shot.

 

A good rule of thumb, is a bottle of wine and a case of beer for every two people. Some will drink more, some lest, and some not at all. And anything left over, you'll probably going to need afterwards to calm down.

 

I'm wishing you luck and sanity in this endevour

 

Michael

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Vicki,

 

Are you sure you don't thrive on the stress and excitement of planning something like this? I know if someone had said to me: "We'll handle everything, you don't have to do a thing, we don't want to put any pressure on you" I would have taken them at their word and just sat back and relaxed. I don't view this is a "stroke thing" at all. When people come from out of town uninvited because they want to get together for a party, it is only proper that they offer to do everything. We have relatives come from out of state and they do this all the time---plan things by phone and the internet.

 

Jean

 

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Oh no Jean - this is stroke related. NONE of them - even the ones that live 3 hours away, have ever visited. Even for the day. My children's baptism's and first communion's had to be there - in Illinois - because it was easier for them. If all they wanted was a party - they'd throw it and we'd come down.

 

This is a test - and I'm well aware of it. Had they asked me (or Jerry for that matter) we weren't planning a big birthday party because, Jerry had spent the weekend in Las Vegas with his college buddies celebrating thier 50th birthdays together!

 

This is undoubtably a way of finding out if I'm still "Martha Stewart on speed". angry.gif and just how damaged am I.

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Well duh! You are officially brain damaged...... After this you will learn to ignore the challenges and quit heaping unnecessary stress and things to do on yourself. Are they going to be hanging in the garage? Who cares if it needs painting?

Look at the bright side, ask your patriotic neighbor to borrow some lights and music, you'll be set for some hoe down Wisconsin style.

Ha!

Pam

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biggrin.gif Cinder - If you want to come - I'll get the hotel room! We've got a nephew coming from Indiana - Notre Dame, bet he'll pick you up if I asked. He'll do anything for free beer... lol

 

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