Get together!

[Janet]

I was looking back at some old threads and saw the one about us all getting together on a cruise. I know for some of us...me included..I don't know if that could be in my budget.

Are we ever going to try and get together? I want to meet all of you so bad. I've met Diana and I love her soooo much. I'm hoping to get to visit her this summer after the puppies are gone. It would be so nice if there was some way for all of us or at least most of us could get together.

I think we were looking for the cruise to be in 2011 but couldn't we find some way to meet sooner? Of course there will be always something in someone's way...like for me...the puppies. But hopefully they'll be in their new homes by the end of July. We start school August 31 this year due to some construction going on at the school. Maybe I'm wanting to rush it...I don't know. :)

[DianaB]

You know that I am always ready for a meet up!!! Just name the time and place and I'll be there!!!

[Janet]

You just crack me up you party girl!!!! LOLOL

[Blueyes]

Mike and I are going to Wisconsin to get a puppy from Tink around Aug 24th. What are the chances that we could meet a day or 2 before that Janet and Diana?

[Lindsey]

:( I want to meet you guys too!

[Blueyes]

Come on, Lindsey Loo!!

[Lindsey]

Lol, me coming would all depend on where you guys decide to meet. I think the perfect place would be at my house haha

[Marilyn]

A meetup sounds good. I'm available in late August. Would have to be on a weekend. I don't have any vacation left. I could fly Friday evening and return Sunday evening.

[gja1000]

Hi all from Alaska. I would love to meet up with all of you too. I'm thinking maybe Kansas would be a central place for some of us. Of course, not for Lindsay :(

My school starts about 25th of Aug. But I could get away a fri, sat, sun, mon most any weekend.

[DianaB]

You're all welcome to meet here or at a local town if that works for everyone.......or anywhere else you decide. We could meet at KC or Wichita....Tulsa or Joplin.....I don't know if Joplin has much of an airport if you want to fly in.

I can find hotels for us all. KC has a really neat museum where a sunken steamship was dug up and all of the artifacts were in really good shape. I've heard that it's very interesting to see.

Just let me know what you intend to do!!! Or let me know where we're going!!! I'll be there!!!!

[paula1961]

I wanna come too!:)

[Blueyes]

Come on, Paula! I'll have Mike with me:rolleyes:

[DianaB]

OK.......now someone needs to make a decision about WHERE we're meeting!!! Come on......we need suggestions!!! I've already given a couple......any more?

[Lindsey]

:embarass: I'm still voting for you guys to take a trip to Canada :D Come on, poutine, mounties, beavers, moose... it will be the time of your lives!

[Blueyes]

KC should be easier for Janet, right? It's fine for us. We need to be in west central Wisconsin by about Aug. 24th. Can we say ROAD TRIP??:D:p The weekend of the 21th would be great. Anybody else? Janeeeettttt???

[Janet]

I just checked and the 21st is good if it's good for everyone else. Are we going to Diana's????

[Marilyn]

That would be a crazy weekend for me. We will just be back from a vacation, but if that's the weekend that works for everyone else, I'm in.

Okay, I'm a bit confused....There's a Kansas City, Kansas and a Kansas City, Missouri. Are they basically the same town sitting on the border of the two states or what? If I fly in, just want to make sure I'm in the correct city.:p

[Blueyes]

Where does Diana live? All I know is Kansas, lol!

[Blueyes]

Kansas City is one town, two states. Anyplace is fine with me:D

[Janet]

Diana lives in Fredonia

[Blueyes]

What would be easiest for you, Janet?

[gja1000]

I'm in. My sister in law lives in KC. I can fly in and rent a car to meet in Kansas city or drive to fredonia.

We are in Anchorage tonight. Vacation almost over. It's been wonderful! So nice to finally have wifi that actually works.

[DianaB]

I live in southeast Kansas.....about 3 hours away from KC (Kansas City has one half on one side of the river and the other half on the other side of the river which makes it in two states......same city)

You can fly into Wichita which would be closest......1 1/2 hour or Tulsa which is 2 hours away. I can get a camper or two for all of you to stay in plus my two guest rooms so husbands can come along. We have a pond right beside our driveway, Gayle, so your husband and any others can fish!!

I'll warn you that there's not a lot to do around here but I'll show you what we have and we can visit and EAT!!!! I would love to have everyone here!!!!

Are you talking the 21st of August? That's a good time for us because Glen's not so busy!!

[gja1000]

Tulas, Whichita, KC, any is fine with me. Probably find the cheapest ticket.

[Blueyes]

Anyplace is fine with me Diana. I hate for you to go to so much trouble though. Is there a motel somewhere? Mike will definitely be with me, but we can entertain him easy enough, lol! He's even good at entertaining himself! I can't believe this is working out so easily!!

[gja1000]

Oh yes Diana. A motel would be great. I think Gary is coming with me so we would be just peachy in a motel. I don't want you to be stressed out at all. And it does not have to be a fancy motel. We love little country hotels/motels. We are not fancy folks at all!

[Blueyes]

Haha!! Now Gayle...you KNOW how fancy we all are:sidesplit:

I think we all get along so well because we are a lot alike. Simple and easy. Well not EASY:08: Just easy to get along with:rolleyes:

[gja1000]

Haha!! Now Gayle...you KNOW how fancy we all are:sidesplit:

I think we all get along so well because we are a lot alike. Simple and easy. Well not EASY:08: Just easy to get along with:rolleyes:

You are so right Betsi - not EASY ;) - but certainly easy to get along with and certainly not fancy!!

[DianaB]

Let me see what I can get worked out before you rent rooms. Amy lives right near us and Feyn is down the road so we could put some there......As I said....let me work on it and see what I can come up with first!!!

I'm so excited that everyone's coming!!!!


Judy.....I'm waiting to hear that you're coming too!!! And Linda....and Lynn.....Shada......Come on!!!!!!

[judy]

Hi all! I haven't been on in a couple of days, so I didn't know about the date.

I probably won't be able to come. Other than the $800 I owe the IRS, my car died today on the highway! (transmission problems) I am hoping that the dealership pays for the repairs because I have a 90 day warranty, and I bought it on 3/18.
I am going to have my mechanic tow it over to his place tomorrow and say that it broke down on the 15th. I hope it works! It will, but I will have to pay for towing, and I don't quite trust their warranty to pay for everything.

Other than that, I would have to bring the dogs, and they are expensive to fly.
I won't leave them at Jessie's house. They still have the malamutes.

[paula1961]

You girls will have a blast!!! Please take lots of pix:D I'm kindda in the same boat as Judy. I have four yorkies and it would cost alot to fly them. I checked mapquest today and to drive would be 14 hours from where I live. :(

[Blueyes]

Sorry Judy and Paula! I know you would be there if it was at all possible. We'll take lots of pictures.

[DianaB]

Judy, you'll have your car fixed soon and maybe something will work out so you can come!! I'm so sorry that it broke down on you....that's not fun and something that you never plan on happening. I hope you weren't stranded. I just hate that.

Paula, You've got to try and come too!! It just won't be the same if you two aren't here too!!! Just leave hubby to take care of the dogs!!!

Maybe you could both hop in with Janet and come!!!! After you get here it won't cost anything so it's just transportation!!!

[DianaB]

Gina.....Just where are you at? We need to hear from you!!!!!!

Who else are we missing?

Lindsey, are you going to make it?

[judy]

I never thought of driving, but I just checked and it's a 23 hour drive. Darn:(

[Lindsey]

My only option budget-wise would be driving. Any flights from here to anywhere in the US always connect in Denver or Minneapolis so it's a little extra flying and a lot more expensive... it would end up being at least $1500 for me to fly alone, and I just can't afford that right now. Unfortunately, it's also a 23 hour drive and since I'm taking some vacation in a couple of weeks, I can't really afford to take more vacation time either. Plus Scott would need time off too because I wouldn't feel comfortable driving alone all the way! :(

I really wish I could make it but I hope you all have fun without me!

[DianaB]

I never thought of driving, but I just checked and it's a 23 hour drive. Darn:(

What if you drove to Janet's and came with her? You could share expenses to get here then.

My only option budget-wise would be driving. Any flights from here to anywhere in the US always connect in Denver or Minneapolis so it's a little extra flying and a lot more expensive... it would end up being at least $1500 for me to fly alone, and I just can't afford that right now. Unfortunately, it's also a 23 hour drive and since I'm taking some vacation in a couple of weeks, I can't really afford to take more vacation time either. Plus Scott would need time off too because I wouldn't feel comfortable driving alone all the way! :(

I really wish I could make it but I hope you all have fun without me!

Oh, Lindsey, I was so hoping you could make it!! I wanted Glen to meet our "Baby". I've talked about you so much and I refer to you as the "Baby" of the group!!! It's still a couple of months away so maybe something will work out. Fingers are crossed!!!

[Marilyn]

I know for sure Rex won't be able to come. He may be coming back from California that weekend. Karen has to be back for college by August 20th, and we don't feel it is safe for her to drive so far alone. Someone will need to ride out with her and fly back. I just don't have the time off.

I'm really not sure how things will work out. The timing is going to be very tight for us. Hopefully I can still make it. Rex says if I want to go to go, but he has a habit of changing his mind when he realizes how complex the scheduling will be.

Will keep you posted. Can't wait to meet you all in person!!!! Missing the last meetup was such a disappointment.

Hope everyone can come, and Diana, please don't go to a huge amount of trouble. I'm sure there is an economical motel/hotel nearby.

[Blueyes]

I hope you can make it Marilyn!

Diana, I was just telling Mike last night that Lindsey was our baby girl:D Maybe sometime we can go to Canada:D

[DianaB]

I would love to go and meet Lindsey!! She always makes where she lives sound so interesting!! I've tried to talk Glen into taking a vacation there!!.....but you know, I can always go without him!!!!

[Blueyes]

Great Diana! I'll pick you up and we'll go on to Canada:p

[DianaB]

That can be our next trip, Betsi!!!

[2tiredmom]

You girls will have a blast. Can't afford it now for us. Hubby still unemployed.
But that is okay. You all have a good time and post pics please. Thanks Diana and Janet for the invite on FB.....Love you all...

[Janet]

Linda...it wouldn't cost you anything but a couple of personal days of work. I'd be happy to pay for the gas because I'm going anyway.

JUDY...same to you. Can you drive to my house and then I'll drive the rest of the way....or..fly into Indianapolis and I'd come get you?

and you too Paula...can we meet you somewhere. We really need everyone to come. There's still time to try and work it out. I'm going even if I have to walk...lol. Diana drove here so there is no reason I can't drive there.

I'm just north of Frankfort, Indiana.

[Lindsey]

Great Diana! I'll pick you up and we'll go on to Canada:p

:thumbup: :D
Wouldn't that be a surprise if I opened my front door to you two lol!

[DianaB]

:thumbup: :D
Wouldn't that be a surprise if I opened my front door to you two lol!

Ah...you know that we've have to let you know ahead of time!!! But, yes, I would love to surprise you like that!!!

[gja1000]

WELL DARN! DARN! DARN! DARN! :thumbdwn:

I can't believe it - I'm not going to get to come to Kansas! I am sooo disappointed!!!

My niece is coming to Austin for a wedding that VERY weekend. She just finalized her plans, so I just found out. Since she is coming, so is my sister-in-law (her mom), my sister, and my other niece and her family. It will be lots of fun - a sort of mini-family reunion that weekend. I love for them to come down - just NOT that particular weekend.

Ah well, next time! :(

[Blueyes]

NO Gayle!! NO, NO, NO!!!!!!!!!!!

[gja1000]

It's true Betsi! I'm so sad.

[Janet]

Well you all need to keep your fingers crossed for me too. The puppies are 8 weeks old...they are definitely ready to go to new homes by 10 weeks. I need some of the puppy money to come and I haven't had any calls yet.

Also...our renter just lost his job. If we can't find someone else to rent, (or if he can't find another job) then the only thing we can do is refinance which we do not want to do. Everything will be paid off in 2 years. We can't afford to make both payments so pray we find someone else to rent.

Sometimes life just sucks and makes me wonder if it's even worth it. I know I sound like I'm having a pity party but for crying out loud....all I want is to be able to visit a friend and come hell or high water....I'm going to try my hardest.

[Blueyes]

I'm so sorry Janet! I was thinking that it might not be a good time for Diana since she'll probably be working by then. Maybe we should just try it again sometime:o

[judy]

Betsi....I was just thinking that. September is a beautiful month!

[DianaB]

Oh Gayle and Janet.....I'm so disappointed!!! I've been so excited!!! Gayle would it help if we moved it up or back a week? Or September is fine with me too. I know that the date we had picked out was iffy for Marilyn.

Betsi, you and your husband are still more than welcome to stay at our home going up and back......and spending a few days!!!

[gja1000]

Moving back a week wouldn't help me either, because my school would be started by then and the first week of school is just crazy. Plus, it wouldn't work out for Betsi if we moved it.

We are going to get together, it will happen!

[Blueyes]

It would probably be better if we changed it to a different time completely. Thank you for the offer to come by Diana, but since we'll have the puppy, we should probably just come straight home with him. We'll get together sometime soon, and we won't let anything get in our way!!

[Lindsey]

Would everyone still be willing to go on a cruise? Scott was offered a project with a lot of overtime and I could definitely work some overtime and I'm sure we could work up enough time off to get away somewhere warm this winter without jeopardizing our trip to Europe next year...

[Marilyn]

Moving it would be fine with me. I was just checking in before checking airline ticket prices. The timing was stretching the schedule a bit, but if everyone else was going to be there, I was determined to make it. Late September looks good. At least for now.

[JJJ]

I'm starting to fill my piggy bank again :D

[DianaB]

I would love to go on a cruise or meet anywhere!!!! Everyone's still welcome to come here but I'm flexible on whatever we decide!!! I've told Glen that if the "girls" ever have a meet up.....consider me gone!!!!!

[paula1961]

I would just love to meet all of you!!! I bet we would just have a wonderful visit!! :)

[Janet]

I would like to go anywhere you all are....I just need to find these puppies a new home.

[Marilyn]

I'm excited about meeting all of you!!! If we can just find a time when it will work with everyone's schedules and finances. The economy has hurt us, but I can still afford a plane ticket and hotel to most anywhere in the continental US/Canada. (Also, still have a few AmEx member rewards points left.) So let me know if another date is set, and we'll see how it goes. I could only make a weekend, this year. Vacation will soon be all used up. Next year, will get 3 weeks though, so may be able to make it a long weekend.

Diana, Rex also knows that if a meetup happens, I'm outta here!!!:D

[DianaB]

I am going to be at Mt. Pleasant, Texas, on the 14th of August......just a couple of weeks. How far is that from anyone in Texas? We're going to spend a few days there with family but could probably get away for a meet up!!!

[Blueyes]

It's only 2 hours from ME!!!!! How long will you be there? That's when we leave to go get the puppy:eek: Maybe we could come through that way so I could at least hug your neck!!!!

[DianaB]

We'll probably only be there a few days. With Glen I never know how long. When is it that you're leaving to get your dog?

[gja1000]

It's about a five hour drive for me :(. Because it's the weekend before ALL my family is coming to town, I'm afraid I'll be covered up with cooking, cleaning and the like. Wish you were closer!!!

[DianaB]

Bummer, Gayle!!! Still 5 hours is quite a ways away!!!

[Marilyn]

We won't be able to be there either. We're traveling with other folks right now and won't be back yet. :(