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So Sean & I were happily visiting with Nancy this weekend, when she hit us with the realization that in exactly 4 months we would be joyously celebrating at Clermont. Needless to say, the looks on our faces did not scream joyous. As the day grows ever closer for Gabe and Nancy, the amount of work appears to grow and grow quickly. On the plus side, I was fitted for my bridesmaid dress and the initial sketch for the bride’s gown was completed – so the ladies will be wearing clothes for the shindig. Nancy & I also checked out a new floral shop in Brooklyn which just happens to get their lovely posies from right here in Rhinebeck. Oh yes, and we were “forced” to taste test some of the potential savory fare for the banquet.

Life moves on, the pace only seems to be increasing, and we will all be celebrating soon.

Don’t forget to start booking rooms and signing the guest book.

Happy Mardi Gras

Nangabe are spending the first weekend in February Upstate working on the Wedding Logistics with Sandy & Sean! Big Big Shout out to Sandy and Sean for making the calls to book the hotels you see listed in our ‘Out-Of-Towners’ section. The website was worked upon bigtime as well…we are fast approaching the alpha version! Look for updates in the bride and groom and wedding party sections.
We drove around visiting all the locations and have this to report back:

Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn – This place claims to be the oldest Inn around these parts..it has a pretty old and swanky bar and restaurant on the premise with Anchor Liberty on tap so that gets my approval. The rooms are pretty nice and come with a welcome decanter of sherry in each room. The rooms are a little on the pricey side but I might have to stay here. Super centrally located right in the villiage of Rhinebeck.

Red Hook Inn – Quaint and cozy. The 2nd level hosts all the rooms with overstuffed beds and blankets. Downstairs is a bar and roomy restaurant that we are planning on having a Sunday Brunch after the wedding.

Village Inn Rhinebeck – A Surprising one story motel that has the same layout as the Bates Motel, however much much more charm. Economically priced and very close to the center of Rhinebeck.

Skytop Motel – Across the river high on the hill lies the Skytop Motel. Definitely a bit on the cheezy side or ‘character’ if you like! The outdoor pool looks fun but their restaurant/brewery feels like a chalet overlooking the Catskills, and the beer looks frothy.

Quality Inn and Suites – What more can you ask for? Looks clean and dependable with an indoor pool.

Saturday afternoon Nancy and Gabe made the announcements really official, they have purchased their wedding rings and an engagement ring that fits Nancy’s finger!!!! . . . no more worries about Nancy losing it when she washes the dishes (oh, is that actually a worry?)

Gabe and Nancy have also been working on some of the written content for this site, much to Sean’s pleasure. So please keep checking the site for info, updates, and new photos of some of the players.

Hope people are remembering to sign the Guest Book and to start thinking about lodging for the weekend of June 23rd. (remember to mention that you are interested in rooms for the Bartlett/Biderman wedding if it is an inn or hotel with blocked rooms)

Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!