It's Time to Commit or Get Off the Pot!

Sounds like something Mom would say, huh?

Okay everyone, here's the deal. The 5 Sibs, as I'm referring to us now, have come to an agreement. We are taking on the major burden for the cost of the lodging for the reunion so that our children and grand children will have a better chance of attending. No guilt, just love. This is a "younger generation only" deal of a lifetime. In order to make this work, we need an accurate head count. Renting these places is not cheap and a few people can make a couple thousand dollar swing in price. This is the break down...for couples with or without children, the cost will be $250. For singles, the cost is $150. We need a deposit of $100 sent to me, Aunt Eileen (banker extraordinaire), by May 31, 2008. Some of you have already said you're just going to send the whole amount. That's cool. The rest will be due sometime after the 1st of the year. We're hoping that your Tax Rebate might help out with this. Deposits are not refundable. Once you say you're coming, we're depending on your funds to make this all work. If you don't commit by 5/31/08, then you're more than welcome to come to Branson. We WANT you there, but you'll have to find lodging close by. Like I said, the 5 Sibs are throwing a grand each at this thing and we need to be sure where we're throwing it! Any money that we collect in excess of the rental will go towards stocking the house with food. If we just break even, then we'll take up a food collection when everyone gets there. I think this will be the most economical way for all you kids. If you have questions, just let me know. We're trying to make this fun and fair for everyone. We love you all and it won't be the same if I have to spend all my time with those other 4 Sibs that were so mean to me when I was a poor defenseless child. So PLEEEEEZ let me know you'll be there!