Day 4

March 3nd

Ahh, Saturday! This day marks the beginning to Terry and Walter's 4-day wedding weekend. Tonight's event is a authentic Hawaiian Luau. But let's start at the beginning:

The days started much like another other days we've had only a little busier. Not long after waking I began to notice I had a headache, popped some Advil and went off to the farm with Terry to work on a shopping list for the Brunch the next day. Wow, that was some list. Wish I had brought my origami down with me. That was my task to prepare, 80+ origami and the scrapbook to finish before the wedding. I've created a scrapbook as their wedding present, I've just developed a very expensive hobby. Anyhow, off we go shopping. A list divided into two, Terry to Costco and Walter to everywhere else all the while he has to drop me off at Office Max to print more pictures for the scrapbook.

I was a little worried about the scrapbook, many fears ran through my mind as I created the pages. Was it too childish of a present to give? Will they like it? What would Terry's sophisticated big city friend think about it? Who was I kidding thinking I can make anything artistic? I have no coordination sense at all. But still, I wanted to give my sister and Walter something personal. Okay, digressing

It ended up my sister having to pick me up because our Uncle and party (Uncle, aunt, parents) arrived unscheduled. When we called back they were already there waiting, Uncle demanded to know how long it would take us to get back and Terry estimated 10. He started a count down, with every minute late it's a "Penalty". She sped the whole way home, I was a bit green afterwords.

We had lunch and then they left as we began to prepare for the brunch tomorrow. Cousins Debbie and Katherine finally arrived after getting lost only a few times, they apparently started driving in the wrong direction and Walter had to guide them back quite a few times. I totally understand!

Before we knew it, it was time to get ready for the Luau. Walter drove the Mini while Terry guided Debbie in the rental. We were stuck in traffic which made everyone nervous as to whether or not we'll make in on time, it seems the Luau had very strict rules due to it's popularity. There was a major bout of round robin cell phone. Some days I really don't miss having a cell phone. So traffic was back up for miles (I really do mean MILES) we heard people call who finally made it to the "other side" they claimed it took them over an hour. It took us close to an hour and half. When we finally arrived the folks at the Luau was very understanding as 1/2 of the guests seems to be in similar situation.

Food was delicious, waiter was nice, Bar tender was great. I have never been accused of being flirty, but apparently I don't know the meaning of it "flirt" I thought I was just being friendly. The show was interesting as it told a tale of Hawaiian mythology, however it was very disappointing as it did not have a fire dance.

By the time we arrived home everyone was exhausted. I thought about doing more Origami but that idea was shot down because my battle with the sniffles was lost and I was down for the count. My sister and Walter however valiantly continued to prepare for the next day's brunch.