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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited March 2009

    A friend of my mother just offered me some donated air miles. I don't know exactly how that would work. I have my own that might. If I could just get a free rental car I would start making plans. I want to come soooooooooooooooooo bad again this year.

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2009

    Lefty,

    we try to get things donated, last year we had a quilt, the first year we had a bra quilt. thanks to sherloc...lol and things from companies... save the tatas send us stuff, Susan Komen , etc.. We auction them off and we donate the $$$.. its fun.. I am having a group make a little quilt.. and will contact the tata people this year.. any one is welcome to do it, you can have the stuff sent right to my house..

    the goodie bags were fun too..

    BMD.. I know you can work this out...hugs

    anyone else who needs help getting here let us know.. maybe we can find a "car pool"..

    I may be able to arrange pick up & delivery to the airport if you want...and once you get to the hill no need to leave...

    hugs to all

    MB the nut on th ehill

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited March 2009

    I plan on driving up from DC and I have a smelly station wagon - but we can put the windows down and go rolling down the road. Not sure How long it will take me, but I have little else to do and don't have to juggle work or family or pets.   

    Thanks MB for the info.  I used to have lots of contacts for donations before I moved.  I Ran a senior center and got donations for door prizes for holiday parties and for school fund raisers.  One little Jewish man just LOVED me and had a chocolate shop and bakery.  Since I am allergic to chocolate he took pity on me and gave me bags of hard candy and at least one shopping bag of chocolate goodies.   The hardware store once gave me a dozen flash lights.  Sounds weird, but they are useful.   I will keep my eyes open and if I can help, pm me.     

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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited March 2009

    MB - I had to laugh at your note..."Another NOTE.. there are MANY dead spots with No Cell signal, so make sure your directions don't fly out the window... "  Thanks for not outing me!

    Yes folks. I confess... DH was driving and I opened the window to take a pic of the beautiful surrounding when.....poof...the wind sucked the paper (along with the directions to MB's house) out the window.  Then we had the "dead spots" to deal with.  What a riot!!  All in all...it was well worth it!  We loved every minute of it and are ready to do it again this year. 

    We love you MB! 

    Lefty - flashlights would come in handy!

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited March 2009

    Odalys, are you suggesting packing a flashlight ?  I keep one in my car and a small one in my purse.  Have a good weekend.   HUGS,  Nancy

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited March 2009

    hehehehe.. sorry Odalys...thought I'd better let people know we are a little back woodsy here...lol.. we have never seen the Verizon guy in our neck of the woods...lol

    I'll let the boys that Jose will be attending this year too!! better get the cars ready

    Lefty.. what ever you get we can auction,

    hugs from the hill

    MB

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    OK family and new friends soon to be family...lol..

    its now time to start collecting trailers..need to order porta potty... but I need to make sure people are coming !!!!

     for those who have been here... one of the wonderful people who give me their camper has been Dx with cancer... so if you don't mind I would like him to come and chat with us.. his wife has been a dear friend for a long time...

     anway  I have been ordering turkeys...lol.. love to keep my dad busy...

    hugs to all.. the nut on the hill

    MB

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited April 2009

    Good for you, MB.  You are a dear to get this organized and on track.  I have not been able to stir up  anyone else around here, but I am not defeated yet.   My car will hold 4 passengers if they want to ride along with me.  I hope we have a good crowd and of course the camper man and his wife are welcome.   See ya soon,  Nancy

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  • k4katz
    k4katz Member Posts: 240
    edited April 2009

    MB, Maureen and I would love to stay in a trailer if you have extra!  We are definitely coming!  I will probably not send in the form and the $$ until May because I got a 15% pay cut for April, so I am going to be short on cash this month!  They are supposed to restore 10% of that for May, so hopefully the situation will be better then!

    Who else is coming???  Last year was SO much fun.  It is such a blessing to be able to meet everyone in person...it really strengthens the connections and provides gobs of positive energy to take back home!

    MB, you are the best!  Let me know what I can do.  I am already planning to do a Philly basket.  I haven't done anything about the embellished bra yet, though...still not sure exactly what to do there....

    *Hugs* to everyone!

    Kristin

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited April 2009

    I was looking at airline tickets the other day on Expedia. I found roundtrip from San Diego for $249. I went back 5 minutes later and they were up to $349. Still thinking about coming but doubting it. I just wish it was closer to my reunion date.

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  • Bethie1
    Bethie1 Member Posts: 393
    edited April 2009

    This is gonna be fun!! Can't wait!!! I'm pretty sure my sister and I are coming.  Had my 5th chemo (1st one on Taxol), and MAN WAS I SCARED!!  I was jittery, shaky, queasy, felt like my stomach was dry heaves, felt tingly sensation through my body as if it was waking up after it fell asleep.  I started crying because I was scared.  I was afraid my heart may have started palpatating, but thank God that didn't happen.  The nurses gave me a high dose of Benadryl, and that caused the jitters, but they're gonna lower the dose for next time!!!  My sister managed to massage my feet and legs to calm me, and it worked!!!

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited April 2009

    I won't be attending this year, but will be sending some things.  Everyone should experience Pinkstock.  It is something you will not only enjoy, but remember forever.  MB and her family are so great.  I miss seeing my little girls (MB's granddaughters). 

    If you can manage it, plan on attending.  I will experience it all through your photos.

    Hugs

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited April 2009

    Oh - MB, I'll contact my contact at Komen and see what I can get for the auction this year.

    :)

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    Liz... :)  hugs and thanks..

    Katz.. don't worry til it gets closer about the $$.. I shop the day before..lol.. right madison... and I just order the porta potty...so just keep on saving...

    BMD.. well wonder what else I can do... you could just come and stay.. put your feet up around the pond and let us take care of you... you know you are welcome... for however long... I do have a spare room... and there are cool places to visit..

    Bethie so glad you are doing well... can't wiat to meet you..

    I am trying to put together a geosites web page for PINKSTOCK... umm.. its going a little slow... but have movies from 07 & 08n already put together .. PS Katz.. do you have just the music from "our Theme song"..

    Wishing Susan was around, was hoping she could make it and we need shirts.. maybe we can do the 07 ones with a new date?.. will find the image....

    Ok off to try to get a motorcycle permit... DH says I need to ride my own Motorcycle... hmmm...

    yup need to get a hold of tata's too... IAnyone in good with Avon?...

    hugs from the nut on the hill..

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  • k4katz
    k4katz Member Posts: 240
    edited April 2009

    MB, not sure what you mean...just the music? Are you looking for a recording without the video? If so, I think we can do that! I am thinking you want it for the website?

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    yes thats it... I made a slide show and need the right music, if its ok with you...lol..

    MB

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  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 2,103
    edited April 2009

    MB - has the snow melted yet?

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited April 2009

    MB-Thanks for the offer of the extended stay but the problem is not that I don't want to be in New York for 3 weeks. It is that I have to work. I am mobile for the most part but it is a little hard to show houses from there.

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    OD...lol.. not in the shaded areas...

    BMD.. well if I get high speed you could virtual show...
    (you know I'm trying).. hugs and I'll keep hoping

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    ok here is my tenative list

    Kristen & Maureen

    Mb & family

    Vickie & Nate

    Odalys and family?

    Bethie

    Lefty

    Ok, that's it so far....

    MB

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  • Barb1953
    Barb1953 Member Posts: 479
    edited April 2009

    WAIT----MB, don't forget about me !!!!! I can't wait for Pinkstock---I told Ron about the Woodstock theme---he's driving me crazy with all his ideas ! He's really looking forward to it again.

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  • k4katz
    k4katz Member Posts: 240
    edited April 2009

    OK, MB, I have an MP3 of our theme song all ready to go!  PM me your email address and I will send it to you!!

    *Hugs*

    Kristin

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  • Bethie1
    Bethie1 Member Posts: 393
    edited April 2009

    MB, 

    That's a short list!! I thought you'd be jammed packed with people!! I'm still coming pending any complications!!

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  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 1,492
    edited April 2009

    Last year I think we had 10 Survivors and their families. It was a perfect crowd.

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    ooops sorry barb.. getting the sausages ready for Ron.. :) hope you stay longer this year...

    Bethie..small isn't so bad..lol.. at least I can visit a little more... I think the economy is keeping lots home... too bad.. you make friends for a lifetime...

    hugs to all.. back out to work on the pond..

    BMD  still hoping you can work from my house...

    MB

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    MB - put me down as tentative ... I really want to come this year!  Just have to see if I can manage it ...

    Doreen 

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited April 2009

    Doreen your on the list...

    Still trying to get an answer from the hotels...ugghhh..

    but need a list of trailer wanters....lol... so I can beg...

    Kristin said she wanted one...

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  • livesstrong
    livesstrong Member Posts: 1,799
    edited April 2009

    mb - so far Terry & I are coming - all depends on Bill. I'll keep you posted.

    We are thinking of going the "city slicker" route (lol Ody)  and staying in a hotel.  Can you let me know which ones after you hear back from them.

    I better start stocking up on test tubes..................

     Valerie

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  • Barb1953
    Barb1953 Member Posts: 479
    edited April 2009
    Val----Oh Noooo, not the test tubes !!!!!! Remember last year, Ron went to bed early, and I had to drink his too ????? Surprised
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  • livesstrong
    livesstrong Member Posts: 1,799
    edited April 2009
    It was tough, wasn't it Barb???Wink
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