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  • Not-Me
    Not-Me Member Posts: 198
    edited August 2008

    Wendy...so sorry you are going thru the problems...and I can't be of any help. 

    I was reading thru some past posts and I noticed that Nessie suggested keeping it simply and not grilling...since I said I would bring hot dogs/brats...maybe I shouldn't?  I could definitely bring something else.  What do you think?  

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  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2008

    From what I've read, I got the impression that for her, she didn't want to grill.  I think whatever each person wants to bring is OK.  I'm going to figure something else other than potato salad.  It took me 6 hours to make the huge bowl I made for our car club at the Dream Cruise on Sat.  I just can't make it again.  I was going to bring my little propane grill to help w/cooking if you needed it.  Just let me know.

    Thanks for the support.  I have been milking the tube all night and have gotten some fluid out but can't seem to dislodge the clot.  The tube totally fills w/fluid but it won't go anywhere by itself.  I've be watching it very closely and trying to keep it clear.  I'll see what the nurse says this AM.

    Thanks again and I look forwrd to seeing you Sunday.

    Wendy

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    Sorry if I gave the impression that I didn't want to grill......................Most of you know me well enough to know I go along with anything!  It just sounded like a lot on you to bring all of the 'grilling equipment' plus the meat...........that's when I mentioned 'keeping it simple'!!  Don't change your mind because I said that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Heck, I still don't know what I'm bringing..........

    Wendy.......good luck with the drain.....it probably needs flushed to get the clot out, I, like you, would have been tempted to go after it with a syringe.............but best that you didn't! Hope the nurse has your answers and you start feeling better!

    Neesie 

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  • susieloutoo
    susieloutoo Member Posts: 107
    edited August 2008

    HI all - so glad another get together is planned - I have to train that day  ( for the 3-day) maybe I will do my training at Kensington and come visit! Love to all

    Susieloutoo

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    Yea Susie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Sure hope you make it Sunday..............We'll make sure you get your training in!!!!

    Neesie 

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  • winggirl2
    winggirl2 Member Posts: 332
    edited August 2008

    JanDun - Welcome to the MI site. Glad you are joining us at the picnic.

    LorieAnne - Sorry to hear you are having health issues. Hope you will make our next get together.

    Judy from Plymouth - How is your daughter doing? I know last you were here she was having a rough time.

    Nancy - Since we are having smores and brownies think I will save the oreo dessert for another time and just bring the pasta salad and ice tea/cups.

    Chris - Did you hear they closed the Port Huron lighthouse?  sad

    Do we bring our own chairs?

    Is someone bringing plastic silverware?

    Travel safe and see everyone on Sunday. My DD may stop by for a few minutes since she lives not to far and I have some papers to give her.

    Hugs

    WingGirl

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited August 2008

    Oh mannnnnnnn......... Three of my favorite people, in a row no less!!

    Wings, nEEsie, susie-lou-too!!! and all you other MI friends......

    would be joining you for the picnic, but we are seriously far away from home at the moment.

    take pics, hug each other and eat a s'more for me!!

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2008

    Nessie, did you decide to bring baked beans?  If you didn't, I thought I would bring them.  But I didn't want to if you had decided to bring them.  I can always think of something else.  Also, do you know how many are coming?  I want to make sure I have enough nametags.

    Good news, the drain seems to be back to normal!  It has been putting out close to what it had on Monday.  Clot is still there but liquid seems to be getting around it so that is good.  I'm feelling better too.  Looking forward to Sunday.

    Wendy

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  • winggirl2
    winggirl2 Member Posts: 332
    edited August 2008

    Susieloutoo - Neesie and I will help you with your training. I'm sure we can fill you up with lots of carbs for the walk. teehee

    Faith - Wish you were closer to join us. We would love hanging out with you again.

    Wendy - Glad your doing better and the drain is cooperating.

    Iris - From NC..... We can't have a picnic without BEARS!

    WingGirl

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  • SEI
    SEI Member Posts: 191
    edited August 2008

    Looking forward to seeing everyone.  I hope the weather holds - as of this morning it's supposed to be beautiful.

    I have plates, bowls, plasticware, cups and napkins.  Am I forgetting anything?

     Irene

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  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2008

    Hi Nessie, Wendy again.  I had gone back over the last few pages to get an idea of how many were coming and someone made mention of "your famous baked beans".  I had no idea your beans were famous.  By all means, I don't want to bring mine and have everyone wishing they were yours.  Please bring them.  I love to taste everyones recipies.  We were at the Dream Cruise Sat and one of the car club members brought his 'famous' beans.  My DH really loved them so I asked if he would give me the recipe.  He just laughed! 

    I've got a couple of other ideas for me so don't worry.  I dislodged the clot this AM so the drain is really moving now and I'm feeling LOTS better.  Coleslaw would be really easy or macaroni salad.  I'll figure it out tonight.  I'm getting so excited.  Decided to leave DH at home; he would be a fish out of water and he can go to a car show instead.

    Wendy

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    Hey Girls........looking forward to seeing all this Sunday!

    Wings...laughing at the fact that We're going to help Susielou train..............Carbs...I was thinking the same thing!

    Wendy....Glad to hear the drain is back in action!  Actually, the "famous" bean recipe is kinda a joke!  I do kinda add alot of stuff to them, but my Family ALWAYS puts me in charge of the Beans and I think I ended up making them like 3 times in a row for functions...........I was complaining (who me?) about it that I thought that was all my family thought I could make...............hence; the Famous Beans came into play!!  

    Really........if everyone just brings a little of something we will have plenty of food/variety....trust me.......we do like to eat!!

    Here are my two options.................can we have a vote.....Baked Beans or A 'Carmel Apple' Salad....................whichever is fine with me.............Will check back in a bit!

    Hugs to all,

    Neesie 

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  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2008

    Hmm, 'carmel apple salad', that sounds really good too.  Having not had either one puts me at a disadvantage.  However, the salad sounds really interesting so I guess I'll vote for that.

    I'm putting together a list of everyone who has responded so far and what they are bringing.  I'm not quite done but will post ASAP.  That way, if someone hasn't decided on what to bring, at least they will know what is coming and can make a decision.

    Wendy

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited August 2008

    I haven't decided what to bring yet  Embarassed

    I'll try to get there early and snag a few picnic tables. In that area there are a lot of tables and several grills. I'll see what I can nab for us :)

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    Okay.............I've decided to go easy and make the Carmel Apple Salad!  I have never made it, but my Mom did and it was tasty....................you all can be my Guinea Pigs! 

    Neesie 

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  • JanDun1
    JanDun1 Member Posts: 52
    edited August 2008

    I will bring a veggie pizza or something like that.

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  • Not-Me
    Not-Me Member Posts: 198
    edited August 2008

    Are any DHs coming?  Mine wanted to know. 

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  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2008

    My DH had asked but since I hadn't heard about anyone else's coming, he decided to do something else.  Said he would feel like a fish out of water with all women.  Nessie had made a comment earlier that it is usually just the sisters but had he would be welcome if he wanted to come, so it's up to him, and you of course.  See you Sunday.

    Wendy

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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited August 2008

    Hi All:

    I'm still a little up in the air about coming due to some prior plans - BUT, I think I will be able to make it.  As for what to bring . . .  since  it still is a little unsure, I think I will bring some dessert that doesn't need refrigeration or such.  If anyone has any other ideas besides that, let me know.

    See you Sunday (hopefully)!!

    Pat

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  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited August 2008

    I''m so excited!  This is what the group for Sunday looks like so far:

    Irene                    SEI                   all eating utinsels, cups, napkins, plates, bowls

    Bonnie                Winggirl2            pasta salad, ice tea/cups

    Susie                   susieloutoo

    Denise                  Nessie              carmel apple salad

    Wendy                Sunkistmi           baked beans, brownies, 10x10 canopy

    Chris                   Not-Me               hot dogs/brats, buns, ketsup, mustard, onions

    Judy                    rockysmom         chips, dip, corn chips, salsa

    Sue                     ICanDoThis         tortellini salad, italian dressing & pickled vegis

    Linda                   Linda1                smores

    Nancy                  Sphynx              fruit salad, whipped cream

    Jan                      JanDun1            vegi pizza

    Pat                      pconn03

    Toni                     kinde5069

    Laura                   Caseysmom

    I went back on past pages and these are all the sisters that had indicated, at least at one time or another, that they were coming.  Please forgive me if I have missed someone.  I am making 'special' nametags, just because I needed something crafty to do.  Hope I'm not stepping on anyones toes.  There was also someone else that had either a canopy or tent they were going to bring.  My understanding was that if we wanted to sit on something other than the picnic table, to bring our own chairs.  I'll try to continue to update the list as the posts come in.

    Wendy

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited August 2008

    Going to try to post the sign I made that I will put at the street to direct us to the right spot

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited August 2008

    well shoot- don't know how to make it smaller

    here's one for you lighthouse lovers- the lighthouse at Grand Haven, MI

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited August 2008

    ANYONE WEARING THEIR BOPPERS ??

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited August 2008

    ok, put me down for chips, dip, corn chips, salsa

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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited August 2008

    Love the sign Judy! I'll wear my bopper if you do.

    No Wendy, you cannot step on anyone's toes since we work best as a Team and everyone is jumping in and helping out. You will see what a great group we have!  This is our first picnic but I can see this is going to be a blast. You guys have everything covered.  

    Not-Me - my DH is not coming but your's always seems comfortable with us "girls".  He should join us.  Winggirl2, is Mr. Wings coming?  Are they worried about being the only guys?  Too bad Kats and Mr. Kats live so far.  Faith and Mr. F, where are you, on vacation? I could talk mine into joining us but I think he is relieved to stay home.

    I vote for caramel apple salad Neesie.  The snacks sound good Judy.  I don't think we are forgetting anything, are we?  This is going to be a feast. Pat - hope to see you and don't forget the grandbaby pics!  Irene, bringing your camera?  I'll bring mine if I can stay out of the pics.  Susie, you do have to rest up for the race and re-fuel.  Nessie and Wings got that right - you need the carbs. We may need to walk a bit with you to walk offf some of this food.

    Do we need direction listed again? It still looks like a good weather forcast.  See ya soon!  I'm looking forward to meeting the newbies and catching up with the oldies!

     Details:

    1. August 24, 12 noon
    2. Kensington Park
    3. Kent Lake Rd exit from I96
    4. East Boat Launch and fishing piers (labeled A on map)
    5. First left after the toll booth
    6. Look for the Wings of Hope sign
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  • susieloutoo
    susieloutoo Member Posts: 107
    edited August 2008

    Looks like Maureen and I will start training at 6:45 am and should be done by noon...we will come by to see you all! Can't wait!

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    Thanks for re-posting the directions...............we all know I'm hopeless if it's more than 2 turns!

    Glad to see that Maureen is coming with you, Susie!

    Just stopping by to tell all "HI" and that I look forward to visiting with you Sunday!

    Neesie 

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  • winggirl2
    winggirl2 Member Posts: 332
    edited August 2008

    Hi All,

    Rocks - The sign looks great - good job! Awww I loved the lighthouse picture. I will bring my bopper for pictures. Do we have some for the new girls?

    nEEsie - Wink. I am with you on directions and more then two turns. Looks like I am about 1 1/2 hrs away. Just hope I make it there before all the food is gone. lol

    Wendy - Thanks for the list. Looks good to me.

    Chris and Nancy - My Mr.Wings not coming. However my DD may show up. I need to give her some papers from home and this will save us both a 2 hr trip of traveling.

    Susie and Maureen - I am in awe of you two and your dedication towards the 3-day walk. Walk proud!

    Hugs to those I missed. See ya Sunday - if I don't get lost before nEEsie.

    Wings

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited August 2008

    LOL wings.............a race to see who gets lost first!   My bopper is at my DD's houseFrown...along with my jacket....left both in her car the day of the walkEmbarassed I am soooo forgetful..!

    Thanks for the sign, Judy..........it looks great!

    Can't wait to see all tomorrow and EAT, EAT, EAT!!

    Neesie 

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited August 2008

    YES, I have boppers for the new ladies :D

    my cell phone # in case you get lost:

    (734) 612-8106

    Wings- are you near US23 ? if so, just take 23 north to 96, go east on 96 to Kent Lake Rd

    Neesie- are you on the east side? 696 turns into 96 just head straight on in!

    I also have surprises for all this years Komen walkers. shhhh, it's a surprise ;)

    See you all tomorrow. I hope I get there early enough to secure a grill and some tables!!

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