2008 Gathering

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Ah, Ah, Ah Courage, no you don't Mrs!!! No backing out now. If i'm getting on a

bloody plane full of vallium then so are you!!! Bought extra knickers just in

case the flights a bumpy one!!!!!!!!

Re: 2008 Gathering

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]

Sandie, looked at my diary and the second week is ok for me too as i would be

back in time for all the birthdays that will be coming up, so either or for me.I

can say to the doctor i need a really extra long script for diazepam now, will

pretend i'm going for two weeks now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wheeeeeeeee

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]

lololololololol.....I really am planning on going but at the same time I

need to be realistic. So far there have been two votes for the Second week of

August and that weekend I wouldn't be able to go because I've got birthdays on

my end. Maybe third weekend in August?

Courage

Re: 2008 Gathering

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]

Oh good to know. As I said I'm pretty ignorant of

weather patterns in other parts of the US. I just had

a few people warn me off because of humidity issues? I

haven't traveled much, so it would be nice to see

something other than California for a change. I have a

timeshare that I haven't even used yet, except once to

take the kids to Disneyland (I bought it about 6 mo's

before we got my MIL) so it's been wanding through my

mind that I could actually extend some time by trying

to rent a condo through my timeshare company. I could

use a break.

Engles

SEIU-UHW Shop Steward

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[Guest guest]

Meeting in Michigan is a great idea. We have quite a

few members living there and I assume this means you,

Courage, would be able to get closer to Donna and her

car!

Donna...did you get this? I think Courage is silently

hinting something. If she wasn't, I am! And if all of us

are in Michigan there will be a team that can go get her...

those who have passports which I know of atleast 3 that

will have them.

Run Courage, Run!!

Sandie

-- Re: Re: - 2008 Gathering

HI Donna,

Reading this post reminded me that I'd better get cracking on getting my

passport updated. How about if we meet in Michigan?

Courage

Re: - 2008 Gathering

thanks. It does sound like fun to get away for a

weekend and get to know my online buddies. Personally,

I would REALLY like to keep the gathering within the

US because it would save me from having to obtain a

passport. I think that would be a dealbreaker. Let me

know which weekend you all decide on!

lisa

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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

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Courage,

I think it depends on what people want to do. If its going to be about seminars

and such

than it probably doesn't matter (any hotel with a conference room would do) but

if it'll be

more about getting together and all trying to relax and do fun things than there

are

several options.

Sault St. Marie is in the UP but is close enough for a day trip to Mackinaw

City/Island. And

there are the Sault locks to see and several shipping museums in SSM itself

(there may be

more things but its been a while since I've been there). Traverse City is also

very nice in

the summertime and is home to the Michigan Cherry festival (although I think

thats in

July). All those are close enough for a trip to the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes

too I think.

Although thats not a trip for those that don't want to get active. Its an

hour-ish hike up

and down the dunes to get to the water but the whole thing is SOOO beautiful!!

I'm also

pretty sure there are several retreat lodge type places out in the lovely

forests that could

be looked into too. For relaxation and hiking in the scenery and such. There

is a United

Methodist camp called Lake Louise (I think) that MIGHT have openings for such

things. I

used to work summers at a kids camp on the same lake when I was in college. its

one of

my favorite places on earth! ;-)

And I'm sure I could come up with lots of other ideas just by talking to family

and friends

if you wanted me too! " Up North " is a big topic here!

Emma

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> > Hi All-

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> > As most have probably noticed, the poll is closed for voting and the dates

> > for the 2008 Gathering are:

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> > August 1-3

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> > Thank you to all who voted!

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> > Now to ask where? We need ideas thrown out as to where the gathering

should

> > be. I have seen some mention of Michigan and some of the Northern states

> > and mention of Georgia and some of the Southern states.

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> > Keep the ideas coming and we will narrow them down.

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> > Many thanks-

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> > 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

> >

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