Angel Ball Dress Shopping

[JudiToth]

Corin - I agree totally!

I've been doing some on-line researching for a bakery, I've got to get a little more input from Dawn as far as for closeness to location, etc.

I'd love to get about a 3-4 tiered cake (depending on how many people attend) with the Angel Ball Angel logo in crystalize candy on top or around the layers. I'd also love to have a different flavor for each tier.

When I do finally locate a bakery (that will hopefully give us a nice discount for it being for a charity) I'll have to BEG Dawn to do the nasty, gritty, grimmy volunteer job of going to the bakery to do the taste testing! LOL Think she'll mind the really nasty job of tasting all the different flavors of cakes & fillings? ROFL!

Geez, if I was only closer!

BTW - Barb, your dress sounds beautiful! I'd love to see a picture of it! I'd love to post a picture of mine, but I don't have anyone around here that can take a picture of me in it. Same with yours Kara, it sounds beautiful.

Has anyone tried going onto E-Bay or Craig's list to find a "wedding" type dress? I get a TON of catalogs sent to me and although I pitch most of them at the PO so I don't have to schlep it out myself to the bin, I have taken a look through some of them and if you're thin enough (not plus size, like me) there are some really georgous white romantic dresses in them. If I find any links, I'll post them here for you to review if you want. xxoo Moi

[Dawn Torrence Ireland]

Hi All,

Bear with me please, crazy week around here and I'm behind on responding to posts. Between all this event stuff and the boys having 5 baseball games this week (was 3 but they made it into the championship) and Craig in a golf tournament, not to mention several work projects and regular CHERUBS stuff.... it's a zoo here. I need to take some vacation days just to catch up on CHERUBS regular stuff.

Ok.... let's see... so much to respond to!!

Judi and Barb - your dresses sound beautiful, I can't wait to see you in them!

Judi - we have a bakery donating a cake for the Angel Ball and I think Penny's found one for the conference... but thank you so much anyway! I wouldn't mind doing the tasting errands... already have 20 places to run to for event stuff, what's one more?

Penny (and anyone local) - are you available to meet in Durham a week from Monday?

I haven't tried Craigslist but have looked at Ebay. Had to get a new Ebay identity since I was stalked there too and now I can't remember what it was so have to figure that out before I buy anything there again. But I looked a few months ago and they had some really nice dresses for good prices there.

I'm sure I'm missing a response to something???

[JudiToth]

Dawn,

What a bummer about the cake on my end! I've had so much fun looking at bakeries in the R-D area and had such a beautiful cake idea in my mind. But I'm thrilled to hear that there are not only one, but two cakes donated!

For those of you still looking for dresses, I found 3 of my favorite websites (yes, I have ordered from them all with great results) and checked out some of their white dresses. I looked at them all today and there are some really beautiful dresses out there. I'm started to think I may change my mind and get one from one of the sites and surprise everyone, but have to wait until I'm closer to the date and see what size I am then.

Anyhow, here are those sites to check out:

www.seventhavenue.com (Will let you set up an account with them)
www.midnightvelvet.com (Will let you set up an account with them)
www.victoriantradingco.com (Have to pay up-front but has excahnge/refund policy)

Going to get on the phone later (after 7 due to Sprint cell only) and make my hotel reservation. I'm going to make my reservations from Thursday to Monday. I know I'm going to need rest once I get there, and rest in-between. I can't do what we did during the last conference (those that went knew, those that didn't - I'm keeping quiet! LOL)

Any count yet on how many are attending yet, Dawn?

Once there, depending on how I feel, Dawn, I'll help out with whatever I can. Running back & forth to get things from one room to another should be my job - I'll have my scooter with me and I can be back & forth in a jiffy! LOL

Outta here for now. Time for my lunch and meds. Can't wait to see everyone in their dresses!

Everyone, just keep saying your prayers that I can actually make it! I know prayers make a HUGE difference and I'm really trying to be so positive about everything. I just don't need any new health issues popping up! Thanks and love you all. xxoo Moi

[JudiToth]

PS - Love your new picture Dawn! xxoo Moi

[Dawn Torrence Ireland]

Judi, I think you should bring your mom if possible! Both because it would help you not driving so far alone but also because then I can finally meet her after 10 years! I know she's not been feeling well so I'll add extra prayers for her too (and you're always in my prayers).

No head count yet... estimate 40 to 60 right now at the conference but a lot of people will wait until the last month or two to decide (vacation time, school, etc). I expect to see about 100 there.

Head count here of how many of you are going to the Angel Ball? And how many of you are staying at the hotel? We need a car pool / designated driver set up going on here. If I can get a limo company to give a discount would you all be interested in splitting the cost for that and you'll be rolling up to the Angel Ball in style and won't need to worry about drinking and driving? Just a thought.

[Corin Nava]

Nate, Kim, and I are coming to the Angel Ball, my MIL is staying at the hotel with Ayla. I would be interested in transportation....but it would depend on how much $, I need to budget!

[AmyMiles]

Corin are you driving or flying to NC? Steve and I are driving down. I don't want to be a taxi service, but would be willing to drive a few people back to their hotels. I think that we will stay at the hotel the night of the ball and find somewhere else to stay the rest of the time that costs less money.

[AmyMiles]

Dawn I love your new picture!

[JudiToth]

Dawn,

I'm hoping that Mom gets to come also. We talked a lot about it when she visited and she's excited about it. But it all really depends A LOT on her health also. She went to the dr's today and it looks like she might have had a slight stroke about a month or so ago. She's going to undergo more testing Friday to find out. She's been so depressed lately and I know that IF I were able to get her down there, that she'd have a wonderful time. I know that she desperately wants to meet you, Tara, and a few others. She met Corin around New Year's Eve timeframe and she just fell in love with her and is always asking about her and Makayla. She asks about you, Tara & Brandon about once a week. So I know it would be such a blessing if she could attend.

If I do attend (with or without Mom) I'll have my car with me since it has my scooter lift on it. Although I doubt I'll be taking the scooter to the Ball and just use my cane. So if anyone wanted to leave to go back to the hotel when I go back, I'll have room in my car. And since I don't drink, I can be a designated driver.

How far is the Ball location from the hotel? How about the Golf Course from the Hotel? Can someone just be a spectator at the Tournament?

xxoo Moi

[Corin Nava]

Amy-we are driving down. Now I'm not sure if we are going to be able to take one car or if we are going to have to take two... its going to be 4 adults and Makayla with the stroller and all our stuff so its going to be a tight squeeze even in the SUV. Anyway, we could always drive our own car to the angel ball which is probably what we will end up doing, but it would be nice not to have to worry about having a designated driver.

Judi- Tell your mom that I am praying for her health! I hope everything is ok. I really enjoyed meeting you all when you came up a few months ago and really hope you both can make it!