Patron Day Update
Good news fellow Tattlers – there’s still lots of room to book you spot at the Patron Garden Party. According to
Stephanie Jarvis, if you’re coming Nati and I will put together a letter for anyone interested, with travel suggestions, etc. Email Nati at
[email protected]
Out of 103 Patron responses on the Patron Vlog:
80 – not attending
12 – may attend
11 – yes, attending
Reasons for not attending include: insufficient notice, too far, can’t afford, 2022 vacation already booked, travel restrictions, Covid, School back in term, scheduled midweek, attending weddings.
If 20% of 3,000 patrons attend that would be 600 people, and we know that isn’t going to happen. 10% of 3,000 patrons is 300 people and I believe that's a stretch. Of the 11 people who have said they're coming most live within driving distance and 3 are lucky enough to be on vacation in France at the time.
Some of the patrons are referring to the Garden Party as an Annual Pilgrimage as though Fanny is a Virgin Saint and they’re coming to the shiteau to kiss Fanny’s ring.
Other’s are hoping there are trinkets and momento’s available of the blessed event!
Other’s like this deluded patron believe Fanny is competent enough to organize a village fete….
Allen Wood
Sounds fantastic! Perhaps if numbers allow Patreon Day could be combined with a village fete to defray the cost of tentage, loos etc, along the lines Sarah and George organised at Chateau de Brives? Local businesses could display their wares which would add to the experience for patrons.
Hello fellow Tattlers,
I'm bowing out for a while. My beloved mother in law died today - cancer. A very sweet lady, her unfailing love and generosity kept me sustained when far from home. And with a heavy heart, I've just received word from Australia that my much loved godfather, who raised me has also died from complications arising from covid. He was 100 years old but still fit and very active till covid. I'm beyond devastated. It's all just too too much.
I'll return soon. Keep up the good fight. And please stay safe.
Sending big hugs and sincere condolences. We'll still be here waiting for you when you're ready.