Great find. I never saw this email either. Why the ages? But the most important part for me is this: "Patti and I would like to be include, however, if there are too many people, then we will be happy to sit this one out."
WTH does that even mean? That she's going to send her family to meet with the Podestas ... a family that doesn't know them, apparently, or why the list of ages ... but send the family to this "party" anyway? That makes no sense because Patti and Karen would be the reason for this relationship and invitation. And again it's weird, that Patti and Karen would be willing to skip this one, but not the children? Usually, when adults gather, it's the kids that don't attend when there's no room. I never heard of the parent or adult staying home and sending the kids along to someone they've never met. Why would they even do that? Would love to know what other "children" attended this gathering and their ages. Is this a requirement at the Podestas? To write and tell them the ages of any children that will be thrown in the pool for entertainment?
The ones that potentially sat out are NOT the parents, just the ones making the request. There are still several adults going (including mom and dad) whether or not those two go.
Sorry, I completely believe in PG, but this email looks kosher to me.
Giving kids ages helps the staff know how to tailor the tour, provides ID expectations (the 5 yr old will most likely not have a photo ID..etc) and may influence the food they serve (if any).
No, you're not getting it. If person "A" knew someone influential, and they were throwing a party, person "A" would want to bring their family to meet them. Especially if person "A" were marrying into the family. Person "A" might send a wish list of who they wanted to attend, BUT the kids would be the first ones scrubbed from the list if there were too many attending. Person "A" is the one that knows everyone and would make the introductions. The kids don't go in lieu of Person "A", the kids go IF there's enough room. That's how it is in my world. Don't know what planet you're on, but let's see there's a Thanksgiving dinner at the in-laws -- your in-laws. So you send your nieces and nephews and you stay home because adults THAT ARE STRANGERS TO THESE KIDS will be there? Okay, yeah, sure. That's done all the time ...
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quantokitty ago
Great find. I never saw this email either. Why the ages? But the most important part for me is this: "Patti and I would like to be include, however, if there are too many people, then we will be happy to sit this one out."
WTH does that even mean? That she's going to send her family to meet with the Podestas ... a family that doesn't know them, apparently, or why the list of ages ... but send the family to this "party" anyway? That makes no sense because Patti and Karen would be the reason for this relationship and invitation. And again it's weird, that Patti and Karen would be willing to skip this one, but not the children? Usually, when adults gather, it's the kids that don't attend when there's no room. I never heard of the parent or adult staying home and sending the kids along to someone they've never met. Why would they even do that? Would love to know what other "children" attended this gathering and their ages. Is this a requirement at the Podestas? To write and tell them the ages of any children that will be thrown in the pool for entertainment?
DefenderOfTruth ago
The ones that potentially sat out are NOT the parents, just the ones making the request. There are still several adults going (including mom and dad) whether or not those two go.
Sorry, I completely believe in PG, but this email looks kosher to me.
Giving kids ages helps the staff know how to tailor the tour, provides ID expectations (the 5 yr old will most likely not have a photo ID..etc) and may influence the food they serve (if any).
quantokitty ago
No, you're not getting it. If person "A" knew someone influential, and they were throwing a party, person "A" would want to bring their family to meet them. Especially if person "A" were marrying into the family. Person "A" might send a wish list of who they wanted to attend, BUT the kids would be the first ones scrubbed from the list if there were too many attending. Person "A" is the one that knows everyone and would make the introductions. The kids don't go in lieu of Person "A", the kids go IF there's enough room. That's how it is in my world. Don't know what planet you're on, but let's see there's a Thanksgiving dinner at the in-laws -- your in-laws. So you send your nieces and nephews and you stay home because adults THAT ARE STRANGERS TO THESE KIDS will be there? Okay, yeah, sure. That's done all the time ...