MI Survivors

Thank you Valjean.  At least my eyes are open in that one and you have a Mona Lisa smile.

I still cannot figure out why my picture won't show up.  I tried editing it again with no luck. 

Our race is coming up soon.  Anyone want to meet Friday to get your packets?  I still have about 14 to distribute.   

Finally, I think we are in the running for having the team with the most survivors.  None of the teams I packed up Saturday came close.  Irene and I froze our buns off but had a good time.  Thanks Irene!!

Wow, that would be nice to be the winners of the most Survivors this year!  Thanks for packing up the shirts Nancy and Irene...........you the best!

I've got mine, but DD and friends ended up in your hands.  I can meet Friday as long as it is kinda local.............Nancy, let me know what is best for you!

Our NC adoptee will be arriving on Thurs., May 20th.!  A warm Michigan welcome to you, Iris, just hope the weather warms up again before then!

Are we meeting in Livonia like last year and driving in together, or are we going solo and just meeting there?

Hugs,

Denise

Hey all!

Thanks Nancy..............roundabout is perfect, I sent you an email!  Hope most of the packets are picked up before the 22nd., that's alot for you to carry around!  And seeing I'll be with you, that's alot for me to be carrying around, too!!

Check in ladies, so we know who's meeting in Livonia!!  

Thinking that you definitely don't want me making a sign!  

Hugs,

Denise

We chose a safer meeting place today and will avoid the roundabout.  So, we won't lose Denise or myself for that matter!  I'm the worst.  I have gotten on it and end up back on the highway - at least 2 times!  

I haven't done anything with the sign yet.  I hope to this weekend.  I also hope to update everyone through email.  What time are we meeting?  I don't remember what time we did last year.  The streets start to close at 7:00 a.m. but the actual walk doesn't start until 9:00 a.m.  The Survivor Cafe opens early.  

I'll meet some at N. Territorial and 23 and then we will head to Meijer's.  Hopefully we will finagle Wendy and others to drive!  Wendy, where are you?  Judy - you there?  Then, we will meet at UPS stuff check at the site.  Not the Team Meet!!  I hope everyone got that.  

The Race is coming up soon!

I'm here!

I'd like to pick up my packet today if possible?? I also have Shirley Houser and Kathy Croce, so that'd be three packets off your hands. Where will you be and when?? email me if you can, I'll check often. thanks!

woohoo- Saturday's coming

Suzette - We are Wings of Hope.  Thank you very much.

 I missed Judy but can try something today or how about Wednesday after work when Chris will be back in town?  We could go to the Panera in Novi up where we used to meet near the mall?  You notice that Panera seems to be a good meeting spot.  If no one gets hit in the parking lot at least.

Sue - you are Sue's Crew, right?  Will you have a sign?  Are you meeting us at Hockey Town after?  I need a count. 

Chris, you going to Hockey Town this year? How many total if yes? 

About Saturday - the count-down is on.  I think 4 (oops - 5 1/2??) of us will meet at N/Territorial and 23.  The Park and Ride is on the North/East side.  We will continue to Meijer's on Middlebelt, just South of 96 on the East side of Middlebelt.  The parking lot is usually pretty empty, but if not, gather around the West entrance.   I'd like to send the group email today so I may just pick a time!  If you have suggestions, please speak up!  

Then, we will meet by UPS stuff check - look for the brown trucks and our sign.  After the Race, we will look for those getting off the trolley and head towards the closing ceremonies and/or Hockey Town.  They open late so there is time to make a pit stop and rest.

I'd like to know who is sure they are meeting at Meijer's so we don't lose anyone.  I hope a few people have GPS and directions.  Don't forget that the streets close at 7:00 a.m

Ok, Wings of Hope - check your email for times and get ready to walk!

I might be able to meet for pie if you are still planning that.  Check your email.

Suzette - thank you for the donation to our team!  

Looking forward to Saturday.  Be sure to charge your camera batteries now!

Nancy

Sue - I am really glad you told me that your group will also be meeting in Meijer's! We have so many people meeting there who have never met each other, I will send email so they don't hop a ride with the wrong caravan!  I do not know where D lot is but I told everyone to meet around the West entrance.  Is that near, do you know?  I told them to look for the t-shirts and cars since the lot is pretty empty that early.

I attempted to make reservations for 33 people that I got confirmation from through email.  That is a bigger group than we usually have.  We have been going there for 5 years and never have problems getting in.  The wait is usually long though.  

We should be able to run into you or your group at the Race, Meijer's or Hockeytown!  Be sure to look for our sign and we will say hello.  If not, have a wonderful time also!

I also will be cheering you on - from Owosso! Have a great walk!

Hi, Michigan sisters.  I noticed that you are planning to meet at N. Territorial and US 23.  It was up on Active Topics yesterday.

I was driving by there later yesterday and noticed that the southbound US 23 / Territorial on-ramp is all torn up, so you would have to detour north again and do a big loop to continue to go south. 

There is a beautiful new Park and Ride on US 23 and Plymouth Road that just five miles on btw.

Good luck with your event.

bigdogmom- try to meet us at the UPS trucks! Yay, more people.

I still don't know if my friends want to do Hockey Town or not. I knoe two of them have a birthday party to attend later on Saturday.

MY shirt is in the dryer. Going to try it on and see what I need to do to it this year to customize it. I don't think I'll be able to cut the bottom off like I usually do- don't want to cut off the Survivor wording!!  Anyone else customizing their shirts this year?

Wendy, yours was so totally beautifly last year- I hope you saved it and framed it!

See you all tomorrow- I'm driving a group in  and will meet you at the UPS stuff check.

NAAANNNNCCYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...............................yes, I yelled at you!  You called me out!!!!!!!!!!!!  I had plenty of reasons I was late:  1. Set the alarm wrong.  2. Power went out so alarm didn't go off.  3.  Forgot to wash my hair in shower, so had to go back and wash it.  4. Flat tire on car.  5.  Couldn't see in the dark.  6.  I ran out of gas!        Now, I know what you're thinking, "she may have ran out of gas, but she is full of sh**!"      Then ladies, Nancy was so mad at me for being late that she wouldn't even let me ride in her car!!

Good time was had by all............one of these years think we'll get it right and all actually be able to walk together?  Atleast we got to eat together!  Hockeytown seemed to have it together a bit better this year, didn't seem like it took nearly as long to be served.  Sure wish I would have noticed they had added a 18% 'large group' gratuity before I left a tip!!

Looking forward to the next get together!

Hugs,

Denise

DENNNNNEEEEESSSSIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm teasing you and would have waited all day for you!!!  No excuses needed - (forgot to wash our hair??).  Yeah, I made you follow me but that backfired.  I ended up walking to my car alone and didn't know where I was.  I didn't get to say goodbye to you, Denise. Big hugs to you and thank you for everything.

I had no idea about the gratuity tacked on and I left a generous tip!  I think everyone probably did.  Here I was thinking they did a good job by doing separate bills.  Don't know what happened with that middle table since we were done eating and they weren't served yet.  Then that waitress who led us up the stairs to stand there huddled in the corner while she went to chat and never came back.  Oh well, not sure how to fix that for next year.  I

I thought we didn't do too bad walking this year.  I saw the sign most of the time in the crowd and was glad it was tall even if it was unweidly.   Thanks you guys for helping carry it!  It seemed much more crowded this year.  Even with the drizzly weather, I was amazed and the sea of people there.

Sue - Don't forget to mention that you got to sit next to a 49 year survivor on the bus!  That would have been a treat.  I'm still wondering what happened to the trolley?  A bus?  It was nice to meet your DH.  

 Iris - You are officially a Wings of Hope Michigander!  How does that feel?  I hope you had a good time.  I'm glad I got to talk to you a little bit at the Pie place and on the way to the Race.  With the group getting so big, I don't get to talk to everyone as much.  

About those butterflies.  I feel really bad that I didn't just give one to this little old lady who was a survivor.  Everyone wanted to buy one!  Some people came and specifically looked for "Wings of Hope" saying that they asked where people were getting them and thought it was one of the booths giving things out.  But this little woman didn't get that it was a Team thing and Carol and I later thought she looked hurt that we didn't give her one.

Irene - everyone is always thanking me but you did so much work with the t-shirts.  Thank you! 

Thank you eveyone.  It was a good year. 

xxxooo

Nancy

WINGS OF HOPE TEAM ROCKS!

Nancy - Thanks for another GREAT year!  Thinking next year you could sell the butterflies as a fundrasier since so many were interested in them.  We had a small panic attack on the way home.  Lacie called as we were pulling into Meijer parking lot.  She was still searching for her car!   Several people walking gave her conflicting directions.  Thankfully her and baby are safe and sound.  Thank you for taking the time to help her out with the map.   

Wendy - Thank you for giving us a luxury ride to and from the walk.  You did an amazing job navigating.

Sue - That was neat you got to ride with the 90 year young survivor.  It was nice meeting Terry and glad he was able to join us.  We will share Grandson anytime

Denise - I agree...... wish we could of walked together as a team.  Maybe next year we can handcuff ourselves together. 

Iris - We were honored to have you join our team.  Hope you enjoyed your stay.  Check in with us so we know you arrived safely in NC.

It was nice seeing everyone again.  Looking forward to a summer picnic. 

Bonnie