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Open House for Tom's X-mas
Open Invite to an Open House
All,
Merry Christmas!
You are all invited to an open house to celebrate Christmas with me and my roommate Tom. Most of you know at least a bit about Tom's story and how we ended up being roomies. (If not, let me know and I can give you the history.)
As I have lived with Tom for the past 6 months or so, I have gotten to know him fairly well, yet he is still pretty uncomfortable when being around groups of people. Because of this fact, and because I know that he enjoys the holiday season (he decorates the apartment.....first Halloween jack-o-lanterns, now......lights, tinsel, and santa figurines!!!), I am going to have an open house for Tom's X-mas so that he can receive some of the holiday cheer!! ......and some gifts too!
So, the details:
Sunday, December 26th.
My apartment, 7912 SW 31st Ave #B, Portland 97219
Show up anytime between 1pm and 4pm.
My apartment is the concrete box. Not the street level apartment, but the one down the gravel stairs underneath, facing the back. Not a lot of parking. If my parking area is full, park across the street in the multnomah center parking lot.
If you need directions....click this link
shawn's place
Here's the deal though.
Tom has trouble talking. He has a throat condition that prevents him from talking. So, conversation is highly improbable. You can talk to me, of course, but don't expect to have a sit down and get to know the details of Tom's life. He may say hi, and shake your hand, and say thanks, but that may be all you get from him. That's just the way it is.
Also, don't expect to stay for long. Of course I will not kick you out. But I do want to avoid a lot of people being here at once. If a lot of people are hanging out, it no longer becomes an open house for Tom (because he will become uncomfortable with lots of people), but a party for my friends. Not that I would not want to spend time with y'all. But, I am trying to keep his comfort and enjoyment as the priority.
AND...
bring something as a gift for Tom.
it doesn't have to be expensive, or extravagant.
I have asked Tom what he wants for Christmas. He did not have a lot of ideas.
He mentioned fishing gear. When is he going to fish? I dunno. Where? I dunno. When? I dunno.
I am just passing it along.
He also said he would like christmas cards. A christmas greeting card.
Some ideas I had that he might enjoy:
clothes, or gift certificates for clothes. pants (30-32 waist, 30-32 length), shirts (medium or large).
he is still using some of my bedding, blankets and pillow. he may enjoy his own.
he loves coffee.
he loves cigarettes/tobacco (bugler or top). he rolls his own.
he likes shopping at fred meyer for most things.
he would enjoy going to a movie, or renting a movie.
Don't let this list hold you back. Feel free to diverge from what I have mentioned if you have some creative ideas.
Anything is appreciated.
Feel free to forward this to anyone else you think would want to help Tom enjoy Christmas this year.
And, if anyone wants to help with some beverage/snacks/appetizers/hor'd'e'r've's, lemme know!
So, if you are at all interested in helping Tom enjoy the day, please feel free to stop by Sunday.
Any questions, leave a comment!!
Merry Christmas.
Shawn
p.s. gifts for shawn will be gladly received as well! :)
Comments
mk up in ak wrote this at 17.19.06..12.29.04
You always have so much hospitality! How did it go?
