October 24, 2010
Afterglow

Dear Friends;

The entirety of last weekend was an absolute delight, and surely the very best experience of our lives to date. Everyone involved was nothing but wonderful, and as the fervent…

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Welcome to PlaidEtNoir.com!

Welcome to PlaidEtNoir.com, our website for all things related to the wedding of FunkyPlaid (Darren) and Cygnoir (Halsted). Now that the vows have been vowed and the nuptials nupped, we’ll be…

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October 18, 2010
Quoting Our Sources

We would be remiss if we did not enumerate all of our spectacular resources. We earnestly believe in supporting and expounding upon local businesses, artistic friends, and fine products for the…

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September 26, 2010
Before-and-After Gatherings

Dear Guests;

We are delighted to know that you’ll be joining us for the big wedding day, which is now just around the corner. Thank you for getting back to us and also for taking the time away from…

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September 18, 2010
RSVPs Needed Soon!

As the big date draws closer, we find ourselves still needing a good number of RSVPs returned. We take full responsibility for the fact that the invitations went out a bit later than was desirable,…

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September 15, 2010
More Hotel Options

Dear guests! It has come to our attention that the Hotel del Sol has completely sold out, so we want to let you know about a couple of other fine options for your accommodation. Both the Chelsea…

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October 25, 2008

Back home amidst the sun and cats and suitcases. The browns of NorCal are always such a contrast to the lush greens of Britain.

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October 24, 2008

Our last day in Edinburgh, ending now with dinner at a Californian restaurant and excellent people at Dagda. It’s been marvelous.

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October 23, 2008

Taking advantage of the “high” state of the dollar and the “low” state of the pound. Shopping day in Old and New Towns. Feeling consumerist.

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I’ve discerned that I want to dress like an old man for the rest of my life. Wool and tweed waistcoats and jackets and slacks ‘til the end!

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