I am actualy less worried about the Nilly stuff than the hostessing stuff, though I feel sheepish to admit it. As I, ya know, signed on for it willingly.

It's just Monday.

Everything I've heard about Nilly related stuff has certainly prepared me for a very sweet, informative, self-sufficient houseguest and I'm sure all that will be fine.

But I will not be cooking omelettes. :)

Also should be noted that if we went and met Nilly's family, they'd go just as nuts trying to feed us.

cereal-

thanks, Allyson, Lee, Tal.

But just think, Nora -- this way you don't have to worry about bringing a bottle of wine!

I greatly look forward to seeing Nilly, and also Nora and Tom and everybody else, and I'll still be looking forward to it even if you only serve olives and mushrooms.

But just think, Nora -- this way you don't have to worry about bringing a bottle of wine!

t Imagines each and every Somervillain showing up at Nora's tonight carrying a gift wrapped bottle of Manischewitz Concord Grape...

I have returned!

My plane was delayed an hour, but I got home *just* barely in time to shower and change, and am now back at work. Am BEYOND swamped, or I'd recap. But I had a magnificent time, and am already missing people. Can't wait to see Nilly again this weekend!

Imagines each and every Somervillain showing up at Nora's tonight carrying a gift wrapped bottle of Manischewitz Concord Grape...

Oy.

Can't wait to see Nilly again this weekend!

Nilly-hog.

Nilly seeing and visiting looks like so much fun. Lovely how everyone is pulling together, offering advice and calm words.

That's all, just admiring from flyover country.

Yawn. I'm home. Sleep was not an option on the trip home so tired now.

SF trip was glorious. Pictures and commentary to follow after actual sleep.