From before the wedding (Transferred from wedding website)

Both Elizabeth and Scott want to share this special experience with you.
	I will provide some little updates on where we are and what we are doing in planning the big day ---- ---------------- 5/31/07. Just thought I would jot down some thoughts today. In two weeks, Elizabeth and I will be going on a pre-wedding honeymoon. On June 17th, we travel to Scotland.. and even though the 17th is two weeks away, Elizabeth has already planned the whole trip. Now I need to be more proactive and help out with the planning. ---------------- 5/29/07. Well, TeTe wins the award for sending us the first gift. I hope we didn't break any wedding rules by opening it already. All we can say is THANK YOU VERY MUCH. It is great. After we got back from the East Coast (Cape Cod and Boston), we opened the box. 5/28 (memorial day weekend) in Cape Cod for a family celebration. We were supposed to be surprised at dinner, but Hilary tipped us off that there was a 'secret cake' that said 'congratulations Elizabeth and Scott.' Otherwise, we are having a good time: walking along Nauset Beach's shores, eating lots of food, sleeping 13 hours a day (well, that's what I did), doing research on our upcoming trip to Scotland (Elizabeth can't put the Lonely Planet Book on Scotland down) and eating lots of food (tonight it was burgers and hot dogs). Tomorrow, we will go sailing and then take a walk at a beach where you can walk miles out to sea at low tide. Yes, you can walk approx 3 miles out away from shore. And then Monday, we have our first wedding party in Boston, MA 5/22. Last night I proposed again and gave her the real ring. . She said yes 'again.' We were at a restaurant called Pres de Vi, which I have no idea what that means in French. Thursday we are off to Cape Cod and will have a little brunch to celebrate in Boston on 5/28. Come join us. 5/21. Our 7th month anniversary. Will take Elizabeth out for a nice dinner and then we will watch the final episode of 24. (Hey, I can't give up all my guy habits, yet) 5/20: Well, we had an interesting day. We went to Home Depot and found some trees, which we would like to put outside our house, but unfortunately, they are not listed on the Home Depot site. And then we also went to Bed, Bath and Beyond, and picked out about 50 items. Unfortunately, the store added them to another Elizabeth Abbot's list. So my Elizabeth Abbott spent some time on the phone today -- about 45 minutes -- talking to the sales person to make sure our choices were added to our registry. Just so you know, I think my Elizabeth Abbott has better taste than the other Elizabeth Abbott. Just in case you are interested. The other Elizabeth is getting married 10/5/07. Oh yea.. when we were in the Bed, Bath and Beyond, the sales person showed us china that she claimed would never break. Unfortunately one of the cups did end up breaking when she dropped it on the floor. 5/20. Aunt TeTe, Elizabeth tells me you would like to say hello to me. I apologize for not being around when you called. But we are really excited to share our special day with you in the Fall 5/19: We will be finalizing our gift registry. Which will include trips to Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond. Scott wants to find some 'things' for outside the kitchen, where he sometimes feels a little lost. We have already visited William Sonoma, Macy's and Barrel 5/17: Elizabeth and Scott are reviewing invitations this week and finalizing our lists. I feel like Santa, where we need to check our lists twice (or more) and making sure everyone was nice. Well, that's not really true. Everyone has been really great -- and we appreciate all your 'congratulations' 5/10: We did a little cake tasting this week. And it was all very good. The cake (which will be a surprised) was reviewed by my niece, who saw a nice picture of the cake, and told me that she wanted chocolate and that there should be enough cake for everyone, especially her and her bother : ) 5/1: The big event -- location, food, etc. all planned 4/22/07: I asked Elizabeth for her hand in marriage last night and she said yes. When I told my niece Hilary that I asked Elizabeth to marry me, she said that I could not marry her because she is my 'best friend.' I guess when you are 5 years old, the concept of best friends is a bit different -- you can't marry your best friend : ).

June 2nd
	Finally developed our pictures from Cape Cod. I spent the morning, placing them on the Web.
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	Christmas In June (6/4)
	After a long 12 hour day at work today, when I walked in the door -- it felt like Christmas!. There were several boxes blocking the doorway .... Thank you Carlota, Aida, Tete and The Biels for making it a great day --- Elizabeth and I love gifts ... especially opening them. : )

	July 6th (Some new wedding terms)
	Wedding Wishes -- I use this term to thank people for the congratulations -- "Thank you all for your wedding wishes" Pre-Wedding Honeymoon: Elizabeth and I are going to Scotland next week for a pre-wedding honeymoon. We are taking the trip now because during the school year she can only take a few days off at a time. Baching Thank You Letters: I do not know the right policy is for thank you letters. Do you send them out as soon as you receive gifts or do you batch them and send them all out after the wedding. Or something different More defintions/terms to follow

	Champagne fun - 6/10
	The Abbotts, Jorge and I ventured up to Napa last week and sampled approximately 12 different champagnes. (Don't worry, there were designated drivers). We visited Chandon Napa Valley, Domaine Carneros and Gloria Ferrer. (Click on the photo album to see some pics) After 5 hours of tasting, we found some great options ---- So, we should all be set for the big day!

	June 19th, Glasgow
	We arrived safely ...and found ourselves staying in a nice little B&B which is also a church (there was a service with lots of singing until 9:30 pm last night) and a pre-school in the basement (one kid had a mohawk haircut). The city feels empty at night and at certain hours of the day. So far, our favorite places are: the Cathedral area, the little restaurant across the street, Borders Books and Music and of course, this internet cafe. More to follow

	Late June
	Ms. Elizabeth and I just finished traveling in the highlands and are now heading south. Today we took a jolly good stroll that amounted to 10 miles (I hope I can keep up with my future bride later on in life : ) We took our walk around Queen Victoria's favorite lake which is called Loch Muick We also saw Prince Charles' summer "cottage" and Queen Lizzy's (Not my sis) picnic area. We are staying at a lovely place -- 17th Century Inn (yes, it was an Inn back then) owned by Olivia Sanders' aunt and uncle.(click on link below for their website) It is smashing too. And across the street is a 268 lb round stone that people from all over the world try to lift. My turn is tomorrow. I am feeling quite Scottish and my wife to be is feeling quite Elizabethan
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	Back in the USA
	After terrorist attacks and twisters in Glasgow, we finally made it home safely and are now recovering in Tahoe. Highlights of the trip include: $10 mini waffles, scenic views for hundreds of miles (we could not find anyone but a few sheep within those miles), the Queen's pic nic home which was double the size of our hotel, baked potatoes, our seaside hotel outside Edinburgh,.... Will add photos soon

	100 Days To Go (July 13th)
	But who is counting : ) Yes, there are 100 days to go until the big day and almost all the details have been finalized. Some of the outstanding questions are: 1) what will the groom wear? 2) will there by enough hotel rooms in SF that weekend (there is a big marathon scheduled that in SF) 3) how will we transport everyone around? 4) will the changes to our home be done by then? 5) will we get a reservation at the French Laundry restaurant during our honeymoon? etc. But don't worry.. everything should be resolved by the big day. Also: Note that next week, 7/21, is Elizabeth's 35th bday... so I guess I have more planning to do : )

	July 21st
	Today is Elizabeth's bdday. This am, we took the bus into San Francisco so we could walk to the Ferry Building and go to the Slanted Door for lunch. The Slanted Door is one of the Abbott families favorite restaurant. On the bus were about 10 guys who looked like they just got out of prison -- or just got out for the day -- they had grey colored sweats on, little black shoes and had lots of tatoos and just when they got off the bus, they raised their fists in the air as if they had not experienced freedom in a while. The good at the Slanted Door was great -- although we had to wait 20 minutes outside the restaurant until they had finished filmin a commercial inside. So much for making a reservation. And then we went to the market -- to buy veggies and fruit for Elizabeth's party tomorrow night -- it is Bunko Game Night (see url below for more details) and also a birthday celebration... unfortunately, I am not invited 'cause it is a party just for her female friends. In a bit, we will go to Ann Taylor and I guess go clothes shopping (I might sneak off to the gym during that time) and tonight is a big dinner at the Abbotts. More bday news to follow.
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	Week of the 8/5
	08-05-07. This past week, Elizabeth and I spent a few days in Cape Cod with my family. We even had a nice delicious lobster! Right now, Elizabeth is in Colombia at a wedding and I am on my way to Austin, Texas for a work related meeting. And then on 8/9, there is a meeting in Boston -- where the Abbotts where meet the Mayers (my parents)

	Some old posts from the home page
	8-10-07. We are in Rye, New Hamp now -- with the rest of the Abbott family. Elizabeth just got back from Colombia and I just got here from Cape Cod. We return to CA on Monday. The next big wedding task is to get a tuxedo for the big event! 07-21-07. Today is Elizabeth's birthday... and I have to make sure I give her a special gift cause she is turning 35 years old. This is also a challenge because standards are very high these days. I just read that Prince Charles gave his wife, Camilla, sheep for her birthday (today). : )

	Getting ready
	As you can see from the photo, we are getting in some last minute outdoor fun before all the families arrive and the wedding week begins. We are also busy taking care of some last minute items --- tasting wine, getting haircuts, shinning shoes, making sure our suits (well mine) fit, and cleaning up the house for guests.

	October 9
	As everyone knows. I love working surfing the Internet on my computer. Unfortunately, My fiancee is trying to hide my keyboard : ( ... so that I focus on getting ready for the wedding..

	10-11-07
	Well, now I know why I am marrying Ms. Abbott. Last night she discovered a leak in our roof and immediately lept into action, lining the floor with towels, placing our old pots on the floor to catch the rain drops and moving paintings and furniture so nothing would get ruined. Nothing throws her off -- 11 days before the wedding and she still demonstrated incredible focus and determination to save our new house. : )