Ten days to go ... and not worried yet.

[Jane Hurl]

Yep ... in ten days David and I are going to make ourselves official. We're gonna get hitched. (Is twelve and a half years of courtship long enough? *grin*)

Party will be at Janda (our ranch). About 150 folks will be showing up for a two day event. We've invited them to bring their RV's because this could get raunchy and we don't want them driving afterwards.

Marriage at 4:30 Saturday, Sept 8. Then we'll have dinner: Janda Highland beef and Janda lamb all cooked on two 6' long charcoal barbecues with spits. The kegs of beer will be bought, but the 180 bottles of wine are Janda vintage.

After dinner there will be dancing in the machine shed. David built a dance floor and has built square hay bales into benches (complete with backs!) along the outside edges so people can sit ... and we'll have three big bonfires going out on the lawn (marshmallows anyone?).

Then Sunday morning we'll get up and make breakfast for everybody. Scrambled eggs and Janda beef sausage with toast and coffee. Then we hope folks will hang around for the day and play horse shoes, bocce or croquet ... or sit around on their lawn chairs and finish off the beer and wine!

Still have to catch the lambs to take to the processors. Still have to get the wine from the carboys into the bottles. Still have to wrap 200 potatoes ... shuck 200 cobs of corn ... make 14 kb of baked beans ... and salads ...

... and I'm not panicking yet. What's wrong with me?

[Pasogirlz]

Congrats Jane. You know we need lot of pix.

[Jane Hurl]

Get photographer: check.

[ErinC]

hummmmmmm,
and the map quest directions, so I can crash the party?

[PasoPerson38]

CONGRATS!!! Yes lots of pics!!!!!!!!!


Party time!!! :smilieparty

[Carol Nelson]

Well...where's my invite...you know I'd come!! ;-) :lol:

Many many more happy years together, Jane!!! Congratulations...sounds like a great party!!! :D

[Terri]

Congratulations Jane! I am happy for you! Why should you be worried? This is a GREAT thing! Have a blast. Drink a beer for me.

[Jane Hurl]

Now listen here, Carol Nelson and Erin! Don't you go making any idle threats! This is NOT a formal affair. The caterers don't care about how many plates (though my almost-cousin-in-law who is helping me cater this myself is having a heart attack already) so ... saddle up, girlies. You're invited!

[ErinC]

OK map quest ;-)

you are so sweet, I think it was like a 12 hr drive last time I looked!

[Jane Hurl]

Oh, Terri ... I'm not worried about the WEDDING. It's just that I'm the caterer ... and the lawnskeeper ... and the vintner ... and the chauffeur to and from the airport (a good hour away) ... and the music coordinator ...

Should I be sweating yet?

[Jane Hurl]

Erin ... 12 hours = one long day's driving or two short ones. Easy schmeasy! Which day will you be arriving on?

[swaite]

That sure sounds a GREAT party! Congratulations!

[Jane Hurl]

PS ... the bride will NOT be doing the big a$$ dress thing. She will be in PANTS (actually, a pant suit that's very close to the colour of my hair) ... with a very cool light teal coloured lace cowboy shirt with faux-suede collar, yoke and cuffs! (When it's as girlie as that do you maybe call it a "cowGIRL shirt"?)

The groom will wear light brown jeans and a darker teal cowboy shirt.

Then when it's time to work the food line or sit around a bonfire, neither of us has to go in and change clothes.

[PLEASURE PASOFINO]

hummmmmmm,
and the map quest directions, so I can crash the party?

Me too!!! I dont like to feel left out!!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/cowboy1/12.gif

[ErinC]

Felix, pick me up on the way by!
we can go together!

[Jane Hurl]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Talk about a free-for-all! *wicked evil little grin*

Editing to add: I just went back and took another look. Felix is wearing spurs and packing heat! :shock: This could turn into a real barn burner! *grin*

[Kerry W]

So, I take it that none of the pm rumors I'm hearing are true?

1. Felix is providing entertainment

2. Felix is giving the bride away

3. Felix is performing the ceremony

4. Felix is decorating the get away car


Clarification would be appreciated. ;-)

[PASOFAN]

Congratz! Sounds like one heck of a fun weddin to me!! You HAVE to get a photographer and you should have someone ready for the candid video too!!

:D

[lalecl]

way to go JANE!!!!

[pnalley]

A Huge congratulations to you.

I hope you let your friends help when they ask what they can do. DOn't forget to take time to enjoy your day!

I'm in awe, you grow your own beef, lamb and make wine?? What more does a girl need (except a good Paso).

We need loads of photo's!!

[LynnG]

Congratulations Jane on the big leap (or little one after all these years of being together)!

Woohoo!

[PasoVicki]

You all do realize, don't you, that Jane's only getting married as an excuse not to have to moderate APF for the next week?

Congratulations, Jane. I think you made the right choice.

[Brigitte]

Congrats!!

[Pasogirlz]

You all do realize, don't you, that Jane's only getting married as an excuse not to have to moderate APF for the next week?

Congratulations, Jane. I think you made the right choice.

I think she should spend her honeymoon moderating. :twisted: The bb sleeps for noone.

[Fuego]

Sounds like it'll be one heck of a celebration, Jane. But are you sure you want to marry this man? No sense in rushing into something like that.... :lol:

Congatulations. I hope the next 12 years are twice as good as the first 12 years.

[Kerry W]

Rumor update:

Felix and Mel are gonna ride up together and split gas/food/hotels 50/50

Felix is making, bringing and jumping out of the wedding cake

Felix is giving lap dances at the bachelorette party (gratuities welcome, but not required)

[Jane Hurl]

Speaking of honeymoon ... we're not doing that one in any "normal" way either. (Mind you, after 12.5 years, who needs a honeymoon?)

Anyway, our "honeymoon" (if you will) is going to be two weeks in Puerto Rico come this winter.

And we're taking ALL the kids with us. (That's 6 of 'em ... well, 5 of our kids and 1 "significant other".)

The only question is: when? The Dulce Sueno Fair is not until the first week in March. I'd rather go earlier ... but I'm having a devil of a time finding out about one in Manati on the first weekend of February (much better -- colder here at that time).

Can anybody here help me with that? So far I'm not having any luck talking to people at Manati. I don't think anyone there speaks English, I don't remember Spanish ... and none of us at either end of the phone do French!

[Pasogirlz]

But Jane...you do realize the temperature goes over 70 degrees in PR right? :shock:

[PLEASURE PASOFINO]

Tips for a confortable wear:

Climate
The climate is Tropical Marine with regular temperature of 80°F (26°C). Puerto Rico enjoys warm and sunny days most of the year. Lightweight clothing is appropriate year-round.

[TrueStepPaso]

Jane....I want to wish you a happy wedding. It sounds like its going to be LOADS of fun....I def want pics. The last one I saw was the "we don't need no stinkin bra (cuz we ride Pasos)", if I remember correctly. :lol:

Now I can't wait for these pics!!!


I think that is so cool that your making it into a weekend-long celebration. My close friend Steph is getting married on the same day (the 8th) in New Hampshire, and we're all staying up there for the weekend...I'm so excited! So, I'll be partying right "along side" ya that day! :D I'll think of you!

I was with a guy for 8 yrs...and I called it quits for good in the beginning of this summer. He went to rehab twice, and fell off the wagon for the last time.....I packed my things, and never looked back. I was so dissappointed that, at 28 yrs old, I had to think about starting over with someone. I always thought that, in order to get married, you had to be with someone for a looong time to know if it was right. Instead, I learned early on in the relationship you DO know if it is right......because, looking back at my relationship with this person, there were red flags from the beginning that I chose to ignore.
Now, I don't think I'll wait so long.......
I don't mean anything against you, I'm just relating to your story...it got me thinking. ;-)

I think its great that you found your match and yer gettin' hitched in about a week! ;-)

[Jane Hurl]

But Jane...you do realize the temperature goes over 70 degrees in PR right? Shocked


I know. I'm a bit worried about that. *grin* But I'll take a LOT of 45 spf sunscreen ... and, if all else fails, I'll rent an air conditioned car!

[PLEASURE PASOFINO]

But Jane...you do realize the temperature goes over 70 degrees in PR right? Shocked


I know. I'm a bit worried about that. *grin* But I'll take a LOT of 45 spf sunscreen ... and, if all else fails, I'll rent an air conditioned car!

You will be fine JAne, in PR all rented cars come with A/C...... have fun!!

[Jane Hurl]

Oh, my! The cake sounds ... fab-U-ous! Just one question: Felix, when you jump out of this cake you're bringing, will you be wearing ... well ... ANYTHING? (I only ask because there will be some oldies at the wedding and I need to know if I should warn them ahead of time.)

Kerry, you are a RIOT. Now the thing is, you GOTTA jump in that car with Felix and Mel! This could be sooooooo fun.

*gets busy organizing an bachelorette party 'cuz I GOTTA see this!*

[PLEASURE PASOFINO]

I do special orders, another word Jane, OPEN FOR REQUEST!!!!!! I am open to please the bride with all her wishes!!!!




Besos!!!

[Pasogirlz]

I do special orders, another word Jane, OPEN FOR REQUEST!!!!!! I am open to please the bride with all her wishes!!!!




Besos!!!

I am so gonna tell Cousin Helen. :twisted:

[PLEASURE PASOFINO]

:shock:

[Pam M]

I soooooo wish I could make it up there for this one. You're the bomb Jane, and I'm your wedding will be as well! Best of luck to you both!

(and don't feel too bad about the wait - I knew my husband at least 15 years before I married him!)

[motorgypsy]

Jane that is soooo great!!! I knew you were Hurlcules but I am in awe of your talents!

Felix can charter a bus, start in Miami and work his way up the east coast and pick all of us up to come to this once in a lifetime event!

You're not worried because you're Hurlcules!!!! You can do it all with ease!!

We wish you many many more years of happiness. Finding the right partner in life is one of the greatest gifts anyone can be given. Sounds like you got lucky!!!

Felix - Kyle will be glad to lend you his red satin "thong" for your cake routine!!

[Kerry W]

Kerry, you are a RIOT. Now the thing is, you GOTTA jump in that car with Felix and Mel! This could be sooooooo fun.



I would really LOVE to, Jane...but Felix said the donkey gets really cranky when it has to share the back seat. :roll:

I do hope you have a fun time, and you'd better take a lot of photos for us! Best wishes! :D

[Mellifluous]

:lol:

[Edurne]

I wanna get on the bus too.... especially see the cake routine, and go to the bachelorette party..... after that watch the nuptuals and...... nurse a hangover or worse.

Congratulations friend and best wishes and hopes for the future. What a celebration to look forward to..... and yes, we are all impressed with your organizational abilities...... wine... lamb...... yum.

[Jane Hurl]

Finding the right partner in life is one of the greatest gifts anyone can be given.

Yes, it is ... and I have found mine. The only regret I have is that I didn't find him much earlier in my life. We are so similar that we very rarely argue about anything, and, as many of you know, I've had my medical challenges over the last 12 years and he's been there supporting me without complaint.

I could have complained bitterly about the fact that his cooking skills are limited to FRYING EVERYTHING, but really ... why would I? He cooked every day for months. (Fried beets, anyone? No? How about fried cabbage? Fried WEINERS? *sigh* *eyes rolling*) He sat by my side in the hospital, being my own personal nurse, for 5 solid weeks when my hips were done. He encourages me in everything I want to do, never complaining, even if it inconveniences him. And if I don't feel like working (to earn some money), he doesn't care about that either because he is so pleased that I can now DO things other than sit at a computer working. He is magnificent.

[dana]

Finding the right partner in life is one of the greatest gifts anyone can be given.

Yes, it is ... and I have found mine. The only regret I have is that I didn't find him much earlier in my life. We are so similar that we very rarely argue about anything, and, as many of you know, I've had my medical challenges over the last 12 years and he's been there supporting me without complaint.

I could have complained bitterly about the fact that his cooking skills are limited to FRYING EVERYTHING, but really ... why would I? He cooked every day for months. (Fried beets, anyone? No? How about fried cabbage? Fried WEINERS? *sigh* *eyes rolling*) He sat by my side in the hospital, being my own personal nurse, for 5 solid weeks when my hips were done. He encourages me in everything I want to do, never complaining, even if it inconveniences him. And if I don't feel like working (to earn some money), he doesn't care about that either because he is so pleased that I can now DO things other than sit at a computer working. He is magnificent.

What a Great Guy you have there, Jane. so he's a "little" bit of a slow starter.
**grin**

took my hubby 15 years before he popped the question. BUT! he was well worth waiting for.
I wish you Sunshine and Happiness for your Wedding Day, Jane!

but! if you don't post pictures, you know we will hunt you down, Right? **giggle***snort**

[Blameitonbrio]

How wonderful! It is a gift to find the right person, and I am so happy for you. The party sounds wonderful too...celebrating at your place with your friends. What a great time you are going to have. I look forward to seeing pictures. CONGRATULATIONS!

[jodiTowne]

Sounds like one heck of a party.....my type of wedding!! Congrats and get shucking that corn!!!!!

[Carol Nelson]

I've had my medical challenges over the last 12 years and he's been there supporting me without complaint.


Yup...that's the mark of a good one, alright! And one who goes through MENOPAUSE with you without a complaint is an even better one...!!! :lol:

(Speaking from experience...Doug's anyway... :lol: )

[Jane Hurl]

I made a conscious decision to wear a pant suit for this wedding so that I would not have to change for everything after the ceremony ... but this afternoon, I tell you, I found (by accident) the MOST BEAUTIFUL outfit! A floor length taffeta (I think) skirt that is hip hugging, then leg hugging with a flare at the bottom... a sleeveless shell to match and then the most glorious jacket with WIDE ruffle collar. It's very old fashioned looking ... dark brown ... FABULOUS ...

and $600. *sigh*

I REFUSE to spend that kind of money on a dress I'll wear once and then maybe once again sometime over the next 5 years. For that kind of money, I'd rather have a new saddle!

But, man, was that a gorgeous dress. I'm still drooling.

[Jasfino]

Congratulations Jane. May you have many happy years together!

The best things in life are worth the wait... 8-)

[ErinC]

time is drawing near, how you holding up?

[Jane Hurl]

How nice that I've remained in your thoughts, Erin. Thank you! I am holding up really well, I think ... other than the tick I've developed in my right eye. *lol*

The machine shed has been de-cob-webbed, the sand has been leveled, the dance floor has been made and the walls are loaded up with mini-lights. Still have mini-lights to get up in the rafters but that's pretty high so I'm not going up there. Hay bales have been installed all along the walls ... two deep and then one up the back so they look like one 80 foot long chesterfield on either side of the machine shed. (Looks pretty cool.)

The lawn has been manicured, solar mini-light stars have been installed in a number of trees. Waiting now on two more fire pit rings to arrive. Neighbour has kindly offered to arrange for all the burning material for the pits.

Picnic tables have been installed hither and yon.
About half the dinner tables and chairs have been mooched.
We're still looking for more tables. May have them at the other farm.

Still have to shop for all the non-meat foods, but will do that on Thursday.
Will get plates etc at the same time.

Music has been selected.
Minister will be here Friday for a rehearsal.
6 foot long barbecue with rotisserie and hood is being built as we speak.
Vows are only half written. (This is a tough task!)

First set of guests will arrive from the coast on Tuesday. :shock:
A whole whack more will arrive Friday.
The horde will arrive Saturday morning or early afternoon.

The only thing we've forgotten (that I've remembered to this point) is a ring for David! *LOL* I remembered that on Saturday, but it's a long weekend up here, so he has to wait 'til Tuesday. We'll get one on our way to wrangle the lambs and take two to the butcher. *giggle. snort.*

So ... can you think of anything I've forgotten? I'll take all the help I can get at this point! *grin*

[Kerry W]

Donk Danilo ;-)

http://www.donkeys.net/BroodJennets/RedGateVelvet/RedGateVelvetFronta.jpg

Donkey with a 'tude

[Monty]

ROFLAO - for the rest of the southerners - aka not from Canada - a Chesterfeld is a couch or sofa down here ;-) Hadn't heard that in years -
and only knew it because my Mom was raised in Canada ! :lol:
Best Wishes and Congratulations ! :smilieparty
Too bad I haven't renewed my passport - I could drive up :roll:
:lol:

[Minouri]

Jane,

Can't wait for you to post pictures from the big day.

Keep us updated on your progress. I LOVE wedding. They are the happy/happy experiences in life.

I'm so happy for your both!

[Jane Hurl]

It's starting to get crazy around here!

I have at least four RVs that I know of so far that are arriving on FRIDAY! What am I going to DO with them? (Put them to work seems like a good idea, but is that even REASONABLE etiquette?)

[motorgypsy]

By all means put them to work. They can loaf after the wedding!!!

You need to get someone to follow you guys around for the last few days with a video camera so we can all get a real FEEL for the preparations and the festivities. It sounds like sooo much fun!!!

Now IF you have a little spare time and have thrift stores or Goodwill stores where you live THIS is where you find the gowns to die for. I have in my closet the most totally GORGEOUS RED TAFFETA floor length ball gown with ruffled over the shoulder straps, a gorgeous matching slip - PERFECT for riding in a parade on a paso fino, that I found at the Goodwill about 4 years ago. Unfortunately it's about a size 2. I'm going to remove the zipper and put in a set of loops with a draw string on the back and sheer red fabric under it BUT of course I haven't gotten around TO IT yet.

Maybe I can get Leila to fix it for me. She is such a dynamo and so talented!!!!

So MAYBE you could find an antique skirt and top - maybe a ladies riding outfit from the 1800's - that would be perfect!!!! Check ebay. There's always overnight mail!!!! I do like what you've planned though.

And I'm sure you will look so radiant at your wedding that your outfit will be totally insignificant by comparison. It's just fun to shop for clothing and find a bargain that is really different and just what you're in the mood to wear regardless of who else notices it!! ;-) ;-)

[Jane Hurl]

*smacks forehead*

Of COURSE! How did I forget Donk Danilo? *grin*

Will a little miniature stallion do? He has the run of the place and is going to freak out a couple of city slickers when he starts screaming for "his" mares to come back. *giggle. snort. lol.*

What I really want to wear, MG, is the dark brown dress I found for $600 the other day. It has the neatest old fashioned feel to it. But I refuse to spend $600 on a dress that I will have very little opportunity to wear again (if any at all). But I have to tell you, my marvelous man said, "Well, hopefully this is the last time you'll get married. If that is the dress you want, you go get it." He's the greatest.

[dana]

What I really want to wear, MG, is the dark brown dress I found for $600 the other day. It has the neatest old fashioned feel to it. But I refuse to spend $600 on a dress that I will have very little opportunity to wear again (if any at all). But I have to tell you, my marvelous man said, "Well, hopefully this is the last time you'll get married. If that is the dress you want, you go get it." He's the greatest.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode of "Jane Goes Shopping!"

take future hubby's advise and go buy the dress, Jane

[Minouri]

I think the bride can get almost anyone to do almost anything for her if she asks with a nice smile. Put those early birds to work! :)

[ErinC]

get the dress, that way you never have to look back ,and say "I saw this nice dress, I owuld have liked it , but did not get it. blah blah blah "
( see signature line below )

let us see pictures too, will ya!

[motorgypsy]

Get the skirt and top. You can always put it on Ebay after the wedding if you really feel guilty!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: It sounds gorgeous!

OK guys - how about a "chip in fund" for Jane's wedding outfit!!! I"ll be glad to send a donation!!

One other thought - go to the manager with your story and see if he'll discount it. Things are tough everywhere and you never know if you don't ask!!

[Jane Hurl]

*laughing at MG*

The problem is not the money, it's that I'm too cheap to buy a dress for $600 and only wear it once. (It's not like this is the first time I've done this, y'know.) It is stunningly beautiful, but oh, so impractical. I honestly can't think of ONE other occasion where I might wear it. Besides, it's too close to wedding day to get the alterations done now.

As to the store owner discounting the dress: I know that things are tough everywhere else in North America, but believe me, they are NOT tough in Alberta. Here wages are through the roof and companies STILL cannot find enough employees. Due to the oil, this province is booming like never before.

But you're sweet, MG. And thoughtful. I will be fine in the outfit I chose. It's kind of funky with my light teal LACE cowgirl shirt! And it's more practical for sitting around bonfires ... and I'll get lots of wear out of it afterwards.

(Gotta get priorities right: for $600, I'd rather have a new saddle! *grin*)

[jodiTowne]

Jane....ya' think like me. Geeze, do I really need this xxxthing that cost $xxxxx. NO....I would rather have (insert horsey item). :D

[motorgypsy]

Now Jane I already told you that you can sell it on ebay after the ceremony and get most of your money back and buy a new saddle or something!!! jejeje