Re: 2008 Gathering

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandie,

So are you talking Friday, August 1st to Monday, August 4th? I consulted my

calendar and it states that Monday is a civic holiday but since I'm Canadian I'm

not sure if this is an American holiday as well?????

I'm going to try my darndest to make it and really do hope that I can. If I

can't I will be very disappointed in myself but will look forward to hearing

from all those who attended and pics as well.

Courage

[Guest guest]

hi sandie --

as you know i plan to attend --

i don't think i can do the first weekend of august -- but the second weekend of

august is great for me. and be in touch with me offline about how i can help

around venues, etc.

and big thanks to you for pulling this together!

xo

anna

2008 Gathering

Hi All-

It is now 2008 and time to focus on the 2008 Gathering. Part of the

determining factor of when the gathering would be was around coming

over from Scotland. Good news! I spoke to her this morning (her afternoon)

and she said she could make it over to the U.S. the 1st week in August. She

is still trying to arrange for flights and such. She will fly into Des

Moines and I will pick her up. This doesn't mean the gathering has to be

in Iowa. I (we, included) are happy to go where ever the gathering

takes us. Even Canada! I am open to suggestions, hints, concerns, and

help.

The 2003 Gathering was a long weekend. Many people arrived on a Friday

afternoon and stayed through Sunday late afternoon. Hoping this is doable

for everyone for this years gathering.

Please send out any and all thoughts to the group and together we will come

up with dates, places, and such best suitable for everyone able to attend.

I will keep all posts regarding the gathering. I already have a list of

people wanting to attend. Any new members are more than welcome to make it

as well.

Hugs from Iowa-

Sandie Pearce

[Guest guest]

Are we also taking WEATHER into consideration when

find a gathering place? I am from California and hear

the mid-west is not the best weather in August. Of

course, that could be a viscious lie, but how would I

know? If I'm going to have a weekend of relaxing, I

don't want to have bad weather.

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[Guest guest]

sandie,

when will the decision be made?

thanks

anna

2008 Gathering

Hi All-

I appreciate all the ideas floating around. We have had some very good ones

indeed.

First I would like to focus on dates of the gathering before getting into

where it should be held. I think it's important to get the date narrowed

down and decided on so everyone can get it on their calendars and arrange

for time off, help with loved ones, whatever the case may be.

Please cast your votes in the poll at the LBD site and majority will rule.

Thank you-

Sandie

Des Moines, IA

dad, Merle, passed away from LBD 9-20-02, age 65

mum, Jo, (MIL) passed away from LBD 4-29-07, age 78

[Guest guest]

I would like to aim for the 15th, if possible. That should

give everyone a deadline and those who need to get

vacation forms turned in will know when to ask for the time

off.

, would you please add a deadline for the voting?

Please close the poll at midnight on the 15th, if at all

possible.

Thank you-

Sandie

-- Re: 2008 Gathering

sandie,

when will the decision be made?

thanks

anna

2008 Gathering

Hi All-

I appreciate all the ideas floating around. We have had some very good ones

indeed.

First I would like to focus on dates of the gathering before getting into

where it should be held. I think it's important to get the date narrowed

down and decided on so everyone can get it on their calendars and arrange

for time off, help with loved ones, whatever the case may be.

Please cast your votes in the poll at the LBD site and majority will rule.

Thank you-

Sandie

Des Moines, IA

dad, Merle, passed away from LBD 9-20-02, age 65

mum, Jo, (MIL) passed away from LBD 4-29-07, age 78