And the planning continues

What we're up to this week:
Sarah met with a guitarist to discuss ceremony music on Friday. She came recommended by the lead guitarist from our band, who also owns Portland's best guitar shop. She, Pamela, seemed the perfect choice because not only does she play beautifully and have a sweet, easy-going personality, but she is also from Boston. For those of you who don't know, Sarah lived in Boston for 8 years after college. She even knew my square!

Nathan and our best man, Chip, took a few friends fly fishing in Bend last weekend. The guide knew the right spots because everyone caught at least one fish. Or it might have had nothing to do with his skills as a guide and everything to do with the fact that they were fishing downstream from a trout farm. Regardless, everyone had a great time. The group seemed more excited and impressed about the fact that they shut down the bar where they had dinner.

Sarah was treated to an afternoon at a spa with a few of her oldest friends in Portland, followed by dinner out at a swanky restaurant. Our mutual friend, Sarah's Heather, was responsible for tasteless party games that kept us from being too stodgy or mature. There were anatomically themed candles and other...surprising accessories and some contests that silenced the rest of the restaurant. Thankfully, we were in a private dining room and no one could say which of us did anything embarrassing, although Carol does have pictures on her cell phone.

All in all we both ended the weekend feeling lucky to have friends who understand how we define fun so well. And yes, we do realize that we have a bit of a Green-Acres thing happening in our relationship and we're both comfortable with it. (And for the record, Sarah is the only one of the two of us who has actually caught a fish when visiting the Roes in Wisconsin.)

Finally it's dress fitting time! Sarah and her mom, sister and oldest niece are heading to San Francisco for the weekend to try her dress on and pick out a new china pattern.

Next up: oh yeah, we need to plan for a ceremony, eh?