[Sloop Scoop post-season 2003] #2 Holiday Open House this Sunday 3:00pm -- 9:00pm

[Sloop John B]

Season's Greetings

I saw three ships come sailing in . . .

For those of you still in town, come join me in my home-away-from-boat for 
my sort-of-annual Christmas Open House.  I officially inherited the 40+ 
year Christmas Eve Jewell tradition from my mother a few years ago, and 
when I don't have the flu or a broken foot, I carry on the tradition.  I 
shifted it to the last Sunday before Christmas because, well, I'm not my 
mother and my reality is different!

So come join me and Cap'n Jack (and the sleeping Sloop in absentia) for 
soup and cider and wine and cheese and crackers and cookies.  We'll sing if 
anyone wants to sing (my piano was tuned this year!), watch old Christmas 
specials if anyone wants to watch old Christmas specials, and just have a 
good time.

Here are the details.

Sunday, December 21st, 2003
3:00 pm -- 9 pm, you can stay as little or long as you like

5468 S. Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
(second entrance on the left, top bell.  It's a courtyard building directly 
across the street from the entrance for the St. Thomas the Apostle 
School.  If there is no street parking you may be able to get a spot in 
their parking lot, across the street and a little south of my building.)

RSVPs appreciated if there is any chance you are coming.  You can call 
(773-752-6266) or reply to this e-mail.  We'll make a party with as many or 
as few people that come.  We'll attempt the loaves and fishes miracle if 
necessary!

Now the preemptive questions:

"Can I bring anything?"
Bringing yourself is the most important thing.  BUT, if you want to bring 
anything, please do!  It's a soup (minestrone, oyster stew, posole) and 
appetizer party, and I will provide mulled cider, mulled wine and water 
also.  Feel free to bring anything you think will complement that menu.

"Can I bring anyone?"
Absolutely.

Have a safe, blessed and fun holiday season.

Schuy/Lisa  Jewell
(Cap'n Jack, and the Sloop John B., too)