Save the Date: Pearl Guide Summer Ruckus 2011

[jshepherd]

Just back this a.m. from Guatemala, so I was eager to catch up on the news as plans unfold. The mansion looks/sounds lovely (not to mention the menu!!!), but I am a little anxious about the prospect of driving back and forth from El Segundo to enjoy the festivities and people's company, so am wondering about the final decision as to how many revelers the "mansion" can accomodate, and the cost per head.

I'm a little befuddled from a long travel day, so can't say for certain whether or not I'll be able to demonstrate the wire knitting (would have to find equipment), but I'm afraid this particular technique requires a special tool, so I wouldn't be able to conduct an actual workshop this time around. If some other sort of brilliant idea pops into my addled head, I'll post back!

So sorry I won't see you, smeltzer and pearly shell! Hoping your plans might yet change...

Sheri

No cost per head for the mansion. It's covered

We are currently looking for cots/aero bed and bedding rentals. This is going to be an interesting set up, but we are trying to figure it out!

 

[Narcissa]

Holy Cats, I just read that menu - now I'm lying on the floor kicking and screaming. Can anyone remind me why I'm not going?

 

[la_corsetiere]

No cost per head for the mansion. It's covered

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CortezPearls]

I told you: Jeremy treats his friends like true Princes and Princesses...True Nacreous Nobility... no more and no less

 

[kojimapearl]

Thanks Caitlin , for the update on materials for "skill-share". I will be sure to pack my treasured books as well. Really looking forward to meeting everyone again! What a special time it shall be. Pearls in a palace! So fitting! Cheers, Sarah

 

[jshepherd]

I am going to try to put together a final count today for the caterers. Anybody else coming? Speak now or forever hold your pearl!

 

[lisa c]

OH! COME ON! This is just cruel. I could rationalize last year's disappointment (at not being able to attend) by "well, there's no Cook" but this year!!! no comfort, all PAIN...

... and meals are now planned, in the Chateau. I am posting the menu just to tease those of you who aren't going to make it this year

Friday, July 22nd Dinner:
Passed appetizers:
• Caprese skewers with balsamic reduction (sun-dried tomatoes/mozzarella/basil)
• Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with gruyere
Buffet:
• Panzanella salad (mixed greens with tomatoes and cubes of crusty bread) with
balsamic vinaigrette
• Herb and garlic marinated skirt steak
• Olive oil roasted chive fingerling potatoes
• Three cheese macaroni and cheese with a crisp panko crust
• Roasted asparagus with sea salt and garlic
• Individual cheesecakes with a blueberry coulis

Saturday, July 23rd Breakfast
Buffet:
• Summer vegetable frittata with basil/cilantro pesto
• Applewood smoked, thick-cut bacon
• Mini sweet peppers stuffed with turkey breakfast sausage
• Seasonal fruit salad (stone fruit, strawberries, etc) with buckwheat honey and
lime zest
• Assorted breads, croissants
• Coffee
Alderete, Inc. Catering

Saturday, July 23rd, Lunch:
Buffet:
• Butter lettuce, summer corn and cherry tomato salad with creamy herb
dressing
• Summer squash and basil-ricotta flatbread
• Rotisserie chicken salad sandwiches
• Mexican black bean salad with cilantro vinaigrette
• Peanut butter crispy bars

Saturday, July 23rd, French-themed dinner for 30:
Passed appetizers:
• Assorted cheese platter with crackers, crostini and fig jam
• Endive cups with lemony crab salad
• Smoked salmon cups with cr?me fraiche, chives
Buffet:
• Mixed baby green salad with champagne vinaigrette
• Wild mushroom and stilton galette
• Beouf bourguignon (Slow cooked French beef stew)
• Potato Au Gratin (Gratin Dauphinoise)
• Haricot verts (French green beans) w/ toasted almond slivers
• Individual flourless chocolate cake with strawberry sauce
Beer and wine service (pour service only; guest supplies alcohol)
Friday: Chef + 1 additional staff for appetizer service
Saturday breakfast & lunch: Chef + 1 additional staff
Saturday dinner: Chef + 3 additional staff (bar, appetizer, sous chef)

 

[Caitlin]

I wanna speak and have my pearl, too.


Any of you regret-sters, contact Jeremy directly if you change your mind.....

 

[jshepherd]

Confirmation of guests please ... asap!

Confirmation of guests please ... asap!

Can people look this over and let me know as soon as possible if this has changed or if I have missed anyone?


Mike diversdirect…
Cynde newber…
Pattye pdsaab…
Marianne, mmacarter…
Sheryl +1 smoorespeed…
Sheri spoogy…
Blaire geek4gems…
Cathy +3 ctlohi…
Barbie +1 babibigsu…
Caitlin pearlguide03…
Douglas dmclaurin…
Josh, kamokaperles…
Sarah kojimapearl…
Jeremy +1
Wendy + 1
KarinK + 1 (?)
Nerida (?)
Justin Hunter (?)

 

[Narcissa]

Looks like Josh is listed twice, unless there are 2 different Joshes.

 

[jshepherd]

There are two, but Bazar won't be making it now. So let's X that one!

 

[Caitlin]

Kether is not coming, so I am alone. She is working in Phx including most Saturdays on a big computer upgrade for her govt job and looking to make a good career move out of it. I posted that before- I thought I did. Sorry! ONE less cot needed!

 

[Hanaleimom]

I think the list is missing KarinK (?) & spouse from Denmark. The couple that is in Portland right now, who came to Patty's mini-ruckus.

 

[jshepherd]

So is that a +2 for sure? I didn't see it in this thread, and if they are are traveling they might not be able to confirm.

 

[Hanaleimom]

Wendy? Who is Wendy?

Nevermind, she is lillyfuzzysocks. I misread her post and thought she's KarinK and thought Karin is coming. Sorry.

 

[jshepherd]

That would be Wendy F., or lilfuzzysocks.

 

[newberry]

it is lilfuzzysocks

 

[Marianne]

KarinK and family are summering in Portland. We visited last Friday at Pattye's and they did not mention anything about attending the ruckus.
Nice folk!

 

[pattye]

I think I can safely speak for Karink--attending the LA Ruckus was not in their plans at all.

 

[KarinK]

I think I can safely speak for Karink--attending the LA Ruckus was not in their plans at all.

Hi Jeremy,

Just saw my name on your list. I know that I would love to come but I also know that I haven't planned to do so. On the other hand Peter, my husband, has been asking a lot of questions about the ruckus and it was my birthday two days ago, so I have to say that I didn't put us on the list but if Peter has through a connection from our evening at Pattye's, it is probably valid, and I will pretend not to know.

Off hand I don't know anything about us coming down from Portland.

- Karin