Steve Luther & Debbie Guckenberger

Steve & Debbie

June 20, 2009

Steve Luther & Debbie Guckenberger

Steve & Debbie

June 20, 2009

Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones, Amigos and Comrades Near or Far --

Welcome to our honeymoon registry -- one of them, anyhow (others are at Macy's and REI).

Our house is nearly complete, so we don't need a ton of stuff -- and really we just want the fun things anyhow, like travel, adventure and the means to keep exploring the world as we've done for the past four years.

If you haven't heard, our honeymoon is taking us across the big pond called the Atlantic Ocean to the wonderful countries of Ireland and Scotland. Erin Go Bragh, everyone!

Over the course of almost three glorious weeks in these ultra-glorious countries, we'll continue our exploration of Ireland that started on our first trip there 3 years ago, and then jet off to Scotland to explore--for the first time for the both of us--the Scottish Highlands.

We'll hike (or walk as the Scots and Irish call it) historic paths along spectacular coastlines, mountains and moors, canoe a lazy river or two, get up close and personal with the local at guesthouses and B&Bs, take in the local music scene (Steve might do a jig or two...depending of course on how strong the local whiskey is), experience the Highland Games, stroll arm-in-arm along deserted, windswept beaches, down some Guiness with the locals.

We hope to ride the rails, hop a bus with the locals, take off on our own in a four-speed rental car and have a jaunt on one of those famous $0 RyanAir flights, all in the effort to see the "real" Ireland and Scotland -- away from the tacky tourist shops and very much with the locals.

Thank you for whatever you can contribute towards this adventure...another step in our journey together across America, across the world...together as husband and wife for the first time!

Also, we have TWO other registries out there. We are registered at Macy's for some traditional home stuff at http:/http://macys.weddingchannel.com/catalog/fds/macysDivisionalHome.action. And we have another registry at REI for some outdoor gear since we love getting out and enjoying our beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. Find that registry at http://www.rei.com/giftregistry. For both, just type in either or both of our names and you'll find them.

Love,
S & D

We're going to Ireland and Scotland!

After the wedding, we fly from JFK to the West Coast of Ireland for about a week then over to the Highlands of Scotland for the second half.

Our Registry

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B&B right on the Ring of Kerry in southwestern Ireland. Hope to stay over 2 nights.
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Flights on from Ireland to Scotland and back. We're flying one of the local Irish carriers, Aer Arann
$5000
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$100
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Help us plan a picnic for one of our days walking in Scotland!
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A bottle of champagne to celebrate!
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Since we arrive in Ireland at 7 am, we know we will be ready for some good 'ole irish breakie! complete with bangers and black pudding (for Deb!) with a nice cup of Barry's tea!
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Rail Passes: We're hoping to not have to rent a car in Scotland so Rail passes for the Scottish train system are on our wish list
$7500
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$100
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Car Rental in Ireland. We leave on Monday June 22 from JFK Airport in New York for a direct flight to Shannon, Ireland on Aer Lingus. Because public transport is not great in Ireland, we'll need to rent a car for 5 days to get around.
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Bed and Breakfast -- Dingle, County Kerry. Last time, we bypassed this wonderful Irish west coast hamlet, the capital of Irish music
$8000
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$100
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Sea Kayak Tour in Scotland. We'd like to spend a day kayaking in a secluded bay off the Scottish coast in the highlands
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Romantic Dinner for Two -- Inverness, Scottish Highlands. We don't eat fancy on our overseas trips very often, but we'd like to have a special dinner out to celebrate our marriage in the Highlands
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One night's stay in an historic Scottish castle, thoughtfully preserved as a hostel for weary travelers
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B&B in the Scottish highland hub of Inverness, gateway to the wilder areas of the highlands. Looking to stay here for 2 nights
$8500
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$100
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B&B in the Hebrides Islands off the Scottish coast. Here we hope to walk deserted, golden sand beaches, look for whales and puffins, and try our Gaelic out on the locals!
$7500
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$100
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We plan to do a bit of long-distance walking (that's what the Scots call hiking) in the Highlands, through moors and glens, over mountain passes and besides scenic coastal cliffs. The proper local maps and guidebooks ensure we'll find our way.
$5000
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$100
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B&B in the historic Scottish capital of Edinburgh, one of Europe's most beautiful.
$5000
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$100
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Good European Java! A few afternoon pick-us-ups at some of the lovely outdoor cafes as we contemplate the world around us, people-watch and maybe indulge in a fresh-baked cookie with that coffee
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Pony Trekking -- This is something unique to the Scottish Highlands. We're planning to take a pony ride in the beautiful mountains. Highland ponies are a unique pony bred to live and work in the rugged Highland landscape.
$7500
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$100
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$000
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