Hey there Katy, you must be zoning in on my brainwaves.
I just sent out an email this morning asking for a head count of who wants one of the rooms I reserved at the Days Inn in Sheridan for Wed. (our travel day), Thurs., and Friday, July 9,10, &11. Because it is rodeo time and a weekend, they need 30 days notice to cancel, otherwise I get charged for the rooms. Look at their web site at
http://daysinn.com and specify Sheridan Wyoming or go to
www.sheridanwyoming.org for more stuff about Sheridan. I am sorry it is not rustic cabins, but there did not seem to be any available that were anywhere close or reasonably priced that would hold us all. I chose this one because it is near the flour mill on the south end of Sheridan, and near to Gram's old house. It will be easy to get to the cemetery from there too. There will be microwaves, frigs , a heated indoor pool and hot tub, free breakfast, cribs, a multi use room, free wi-fi, and parking for Josh's rig.
Also I need to know how many nights you will be there. There are two "triple" rooms with three Queen beds (one for Don's family and one for Becky's family); the rest are doubles with 2 queen beds, and when I call them back next week, I will put specific names on each room. Some rooms are connecting so let me know about your preferences.
There has been some discussion about Gram's estate paying for some of the cost, and this is what I decided - that each household that rooms together, her estate will pay for two nights (equivalent value) at this motel. Josh is taking his own trailer and I will give him the equivalent in cash to help put gas in his truck or whatever he wishes. That adds up to ($143 per night) or $286, which I will give to you in cash when you get there. Even though the triple rooms are more expensive, I will cover the cost for their two nights also. So the reservations are on Gram's credit card, but I expect you to pay for the room on your own when you check out.
I am waiting til you get there to hand you your cash, so that if you don't show up, I can still pay for your room. I also have rooms reserved at the Super 8, which is less expensive ($79-), but it is in the north end of town and has no frigs, microwave, and no pool.
Gram's memorial service will be at the Cox family plot in the Sheridan Cemetery at 10 AM on Thursday, July 10, 2008.
The next item to discuss should be what to do when we get there after Gram's service. Do we want a tour guide to plan things together or will it be every one for themselves - or make it up when we get there?
Love,
Your Auntie, your sister, your mom, your Grammie
Lois Ann
how about getting creative while we wait?
Don and Alexander consume the root beer
proud grandparents
Avey, Nanna, and Katy cannot get enough of the admiration concept 
