the accidental emails (i am not complaining)
the email below is from the "stroud" family from ... i think... NY/NC/MD. please take in mind that i am not related to these people... and i'm not sure how they got my email address... except there seems to be a melissa stroud in their family and it looks like they tried both "melissastroud@gmail.com" as well as "melissa.stroud@gmail.com" just to cover their bases.
thank goodness they did!!!! because of this caution, i'm included on all of their family emails and they're GOLDEN. my favorite passages below include things such as "Some ideas so far include celebrating communion together, a birthday
party for Jesus complete with cake and pinata, and a Nativity re-
enactment (costumes optional)." as well as...
" The Renee Team would like to serve
breakfast Saturday morning at 8:27am and leave at 10:02am. These
times are approximate."
during christmastime... i would like to thank god for this little gift below:
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas! Inbox
Renee Johnson
to cca13, jstroup, allenj79, me, melissa.stroud, amydstroud, krissylizard29, bigandrew45
More options 3:19 pm (6 hours ago)
Hello little family,
This is attempt #2 for this email. I had it all written a few days
ago, tried to send it and it went to email heaven. Such fun.
Anyway. Some have mentioned that we need to start "talking"
collectively about the vacation of the century (ie North Carolina) so
I thought I'd get the ball rolling.
Here are some items for discussion:
1) Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: What would make these times
significant to YOU? What would YOU enjoy doing? What are YOUR
expectations for these times?
Some ideas so far include celebrating communion together, a birthday
party for Jesus complete with cake and pinata, and a Nativity re-
enactment (costumes optional). More ideas and thoughts, please!
2) Meals: We have previously discussed either each couple (if
applicable) or woman being responsible for one evening meal during
the week. From what I've heard so far, that is still agreeable to
all and a schedule for that has been requested. So far it looks
something like this:
Saturday (arrival night): something simple....sandwiches? pizza?
Sunday: Renee Team
Monday (Christmas Day): Mom Team heading up ham dinner with every
team making a dish
Tuesday: Melissa Team
Wednesday: Amy Team
Thursday: Kristin Team
Friday: Man Team
The thoughts and suggestions so far have indicated that most would
like to make eating the evening supper meal together a priority.
Breakfast and lunch would be feed yourself, clean up after yourself
deals.
Any other ideas/suggestions are more than welcome. The Renee Team is
planning to take as much non-perishable food as possible and buy
perishable items at NC grocery store. Remember as you plan that
Sunday and Monday are both holidays and most stores will be closed or
have limited hours.
3) Entertainment: Do we want a plan for evening activities (hey,
like camp!) or do we want to play it by ear? Several have expressed
desires that we have movie activities AND non-movie activities during
our time together. We want to do both. Do we want to take our own
movies and games or live with what is already there?
4) Transportation: This is largely a NY team issue but somewhat
affects the MD team. Guest room #1 is reserved for Mom and Dad for
Friday night (12/22) and Saturday night (12/30). Amy and Jason and
Renee and Brian will be hosting the rest of the NY team with Kristin
and Melissa camping out in Stroup's living room and Andrew and Tim
camping out in Johnson's living room.
Mapquest puts Lanham 230 miles and five hours from Duck, NC. We can
get the house key at 4:30. The Renee Team would like to serve
breakfast Saturday morning at 8:27am and leave at 10:02am. These
times are approximate. The Johnson red van and Stroup blue car will
be traveling from Lanham with room for an additional four
passengers. However, no room will be available in either of those
vehicles for additional luggage.
Ok, I think that's all I have for now.....or at least all I can
remember from the other day. NY kids, please make sure Mom and Dad
have a copy of these emails.
Please hit "reply to all" when you respond to any emails so we can
all know what you're thinking and saying!
Happy group talking.
Love you all,
Renee
thank goodness they did!!!! because of this caution, i'm included on all of their family emails and they're GOLDEN. my favorite passages below include things such as "Some ideas so far include celebrating communion together, a birthday
party for Jesus complete with cake and pinata, and a Nativity re-
enactment (costumes optional)." as well as...
" The Renee Team would like to serve
breakfast Saturday morning at 8:27am and leave at 10:02am. These
times are approximate."
during christmastime... i would like to thank god for this little gift below:
Christmas, Christmas, Christmas! Inbox
Renee Johnson
to cca13, jstroup, allenj79, me, melissa.stroud, amydstroud, krissylizard29, bigandrew45
More options 3:19 pm (6 hours ago)
Hello little family,
This is attempt #2 for this email. I had it all written a few days
ago, tried to send it and it went to email heaven. Such fun.
Anyway. Some have mentioned that we need to start "talking"
collectively about the vacation of the century (ie North Carolina) so
I thought I'd get the ball rolling.
Here are some items for discussion:
1) Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: What would make these times
significant to YOU? What would YOU enjoy doing? What are YOUR
expectations for these times?
Some ideas so far include celebrating communion together, a birthday
party for Jesus complete with cake and pinata, and a Nativity re-
enactment (costumes optional). More ideas and thoughts, please!
2) Meals: We have previously discussed either each couple (if
applicable) or woman being responsible for one evening meal during
the week. From what I've heard so far, that is still agreeable to
all and a schedule for that has been requested. So far it looks
something like this:
Saturday (arrival night): something simple....sandwiches? pizza?
Sunday: Renee Team
Monday (Christmas Day): Mom Team heading up ham dinner with every
team making a dish
Tuesday: Melissa Team
Wednesday: Amy Team
Thursday: Kristin Team
Friday: Man Team
The thoughts and suggestions so far have indicated that most would
like to make eating the evening supper meal together a priority.
Breakfast and lunch would be feed yourself, clean up after yourself
deals.
Any other ideas/suggestions are more than welcome. The Renee Team is
planning to take as much non-perishable food as possible and buy
perishable items at NC grocery store. Remember as you plan that
Sunday and Monday are both holidays and most stores will be closed or
have limited hours.
3) Entertainment: Do we want a plan for evening activities (hey,
like camp!) or do we want to play it by ear? Several have expressed
desires that we have movie activities AND non-movie activities during
our time together. We want to do both. Do we want to take our own
movies and games or live with what is already there?
4) Transportation: This is largely a NY team issue but somewhat
affects the MD team. Guest room #1 is reserved for Mom and Dad for
Friday night (12/22) and Saturday night (12/30). Amy and Jason and
Renee and Brian will be hosting the rest of the NY team with Kristin
and Melissa camping out in Stroup's living room and Andrew and Tim
camping out in Johnson's living room.
Mapquest puts Lanham 230 miles and five hours from Duck, NC. We can
get the house key at 4:30. The Renee Team would like to serve
breakfast Saturday morning at 8:27am and leave at 10:02am. These
times are approximate. The Johnson red van and Stroup blue car will
be traveling from Lanham with room for an additional four
passengers. However, no room will be available in either of those
vehicles for additional luggage.
Ok, I think that's all I have for now.....or at least all I can
remember from the other day. NY kids, please make sure Mom and Dad
have a copy of these emails.
Please hit "reply to all" when you respond to any emails so we can
all know what you're thinking and saying!
Happy group talking.
Love you all,
Renee