For anyone in the Portland area next Monday evening (December 21): I know it is a Monday night, but i'm planning on throwing a low-key Solstice Party at my new house, starting after 7pm. What better time to celebrate my new home than during the longest, darkest night of the year? Help me celebrate the return of the sun - just don't plan on keeping me up until dawn!

eta: lemme know if you need my address and don't already have it.

So I just made air and hotel reservations to go to LA 1/22-1/24. Sure hope there is stuff to do that weekend.

What hotel, Laura?

I picked the HI-express because of the free parking and breakfast. Also, consistent previous experience. Not so fancy, but no problems either.

eta: Pasadena

Eee!!!! That's a great little hotel, Laura. We stayed there when we lost heat and hot water. Did you pick it off the wedding website? I'm very proud of my hotel list.

Did I mention eeeee!?

I got a good weekend rate from The Hotel Amarano Burbank.

Tom, does that question mean you're coming, too? Eeeeee! I'm officially getting excited.

x-posty

Yay!!

I'll be in one of the Sheratons, most likely.

Yes, I used the site! I figured if it was good enough for your mom it would work for us.

We're officially excited too, but likely not as much as you and Drew.

I'm at the Safari Inn. I couldn't resist the sign or the location.