I think that we have finally had a chance to catch our breath and come down from the high of Saturday the 14th!
Nancy (food), Sandy (bar), Gabe (photo/video), and Sean (parking/web design) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all: to Helen, Brooks, and Benny for hosting, the ambassadors for ambassing, Paul and Denny for helping with the set-up and break-down of the meadow, Rev. Moreledge for his blessing, Franklin for his toast, the Mike Tamaro Quintet, Frank Cunimondo Trio, Patty, and Benny for the wonderful music, to all who brought goodies of the food or beverage type, and everyone for making it a truly magical afternoon/evening of Friendship and Jazz.
This event is truly a labor of love for the Bartlett/Benedum families and while the voices may have been weary the feeling was strong as Benny was turning to leave and said let’s do this again in two years. So consider yourselves forewarned: Jazz in the Meadow 2009!
Web guru Sean has finally managed to get the photo section of the site up and running so check it out.
Look for more posts when the video is online and when we get the recipes for Amy’s brownies and Ruth’s Mexican Dip – yummy!
Please send requests for other recipes or feel free to email us and we’ll get them out there for all to enjoy.
Dear Helen, Brooks, Sandy, Sean, Nancy, and Gabe,
Thank you for the wonderful day!! You all worked so hard to make the day
perfect for everyone!! There was such a great assortment of food. We
enjoyed sitting with our friends and neighbors and listening to the lovely
jazz! Thanks so much for including us.
Love ya,
Dela and Dennis
It was wonderful!!!! We had a great time and enjoyed the company, food and of course the music. Thanks so much for inviting us.
THANK YOU!!!! IT WAS FUN. GOOD JAZZ AND GOOD FRIENDS. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES.
LOVE YOU TWO,
JAN
We hope you got our note of thanks -it was truly a special day, and we will put it on our calendar for 2009 -the good Lord willing!! Thank you all -Enid and Les
Dear Brooks, Helen, Nancy, Gabe, Sean, and Sandy,
Thanks for a wonderful day on the meadow! And including us! It was truly a memorable day! We’ll put it on our 2009 calendar!
Mike and Candy Ulmer
Thank you and it was so nice to be invited to such a classy and wonderful event! It was a delight to meet some of our new neighbors as well. Hopefully the first of many good times together. Please stop by and see us at the Trenthouse everyone and let us know if we can ever help you in any way.
DEAR ONES, WHAT A TRULY FUN AFTER-NOON AND EVENING I HAD AMOUNG OLD AND NEW FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING ME IN THIS “JAZZ EVENT”. I MUST ADD THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY DELICIOUS TREATS AND EATS CONTINULOUSLY BEING BROUGHT TO THE FOOD STATION AREA. EVERYONE WAS IN AWE OF THE MANY SELECTIONS AND DELICIOUS FLAVORS. WHAT A TREAT, AND WHAT A FUN DAY FILLED WITH GREAT JAZZ , GREAT FOOD , A BEAUTIFUL MEADOW AND WONDERFUL FRIENDS. HOW LUCKY FOR ME TO HAVE FRIENDS LIKE YOU. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR MAKING THIS A TRULY SPECIAL ,SPECIAL EVENT. I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT “JAZZ IN THE MEADOW IN 2009”
MY LOVE TO YOU ALL, AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
WITH LOVE , MOIRA DAVISON
Dear Brooks and Helen,
We have viewed the pictures taken by Gabe and posted by Sean. They are
lovely and have captured another fine “Jazz in the Meadow”. The candle
glow shots are very dramatic and among our favorites. Kudos to Gabe &
Sean. And, thanks to all four of you plus Benny for a 2007 July event to
remember! We loved it all.
Love,
Bonnie & Franklin
Brooks and Helen,
Your party was classy and fine. Loved your children and their mates. Great people. And the music was delightful. Thanks again for the jazz and the wonderful food. Your hostmanship has no bounds.
Don