updates and info

I thought I'd post the updates and info I sent in last night's email just in case you're checking here so here it is:

DISCOUNT PAYOFF DEADLINE HAS COME AND GONE
The July 1st early bird discount deadline has passed. Oh my! I know from your paperwork that many of you were planning on the spectacular $199 price and to get that price, you were supposed to send in your balance by July 1st. Because I was out of town and because of the busy 4th of July holiday weekend, I did not send out a reminder email as I intended to. Therefore, I have decided to extend the deadline by a few days so that if you still want to get the discounted rate, you can. Your payment MUST be postmarked by July 15--otherwise, the price will go up by $20 per person. If you don't make this deadline, you still have until September 1st to pay off the balance. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the balance that you owe.

INCREDIBLE TICKETS!
I was talking, once again, to the lovely Tina today and she informed me that a block of 10 tickets 14 rows back in the center had just become available. Well, my friends, I jumped right on them! My little group is taking 4 of them leaving 6 available for anyone else who wants them. As I cannot, in good conscience, show any favoritism, it's a first-come, first-served thing. If you want one, email me back and let me know. I will distribute them in the order of replies I receive. Because they are better seats, they do cost a little more so if you want them, you will need to pay an additional $20 per ticket. Your payment must be postmarked by July 15. If it isn't, I will offer them to the next person on the list.

SECOND BUS?
I am so happy that the party bus is full! But, at the same time, I am sad that some people who want to go are unable to because I don't have the room. So, I'm thinking about contracting a second (smaller) bus that will take an additional 29 people. They'll get all the perks of the original trip (transportation on a deluxe motor coach, hotel, breakfast on Saturday, upper orchestra ticket to show, entry into drawings and goody bag), but just be on another bus. I've already reserved the tickets and spoken with the charter company and the hotel and everything looks good. Now all I need to know is if I can fill it up. If you know anyone who wanted to go but missed out or if you think someone else would want to come along, spread the word and tell them to let me know as soon as possible so I can make all the arrangements. Prices will be $219 for a quad, $239 for a triple, $249 for a double and $269 for a single and payoff deadline will be September 1st.

HAVEN'T YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY ACROSS WYOMING?
There have been some questions about the route we are taking. As of now, the route will be up Weber Canyon on I-84, then onto I-80 through Wyoming and cutting down into Denver on I-25. It's the shortest and most direct route from Salt Lake/Davis County and our hotel is right on the way (about an hour north of Denver). Of course, weather can always be a factor, and we may have to take another way, but for now, the plan is to experience the wonderful sights and sounds of our sister state to the northeast. Also, I haven't yet finalized the departure point, but I'm 99.9% sure it will be the Park and Ride lot located in northern Davis County just off Highway 89 that was used during the Olympics. It's about a mile south of the on-ramp to I-84 which is right where we are headed. It's also close to my house in case I forget anything (like the tickets)...

SAY CHEESE!
I am making myself the official photographer of the trip and will be taking pictures of everyone as you're getting on the bus as well as some shots along the way. When we get back, I'll upload them all to a site (like SmugMug) where you can view them all and then save and print whatever you want. So be ready for your close up--you'll never know when the camera will be on you!

That's it for now. 127 days and counting!