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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Sorry, mom2acat, I forgot to welcome you to our MI board! I'm glad you posted, but it's too bad you cannot make the get together next week You live kind of far from here, I think. Well, maybe next time you can make it.

    I am glad to hear that both you and your mother are doing well! While it is so sad that you were both going through this at the same time, it is nice that you were able to be there for each other and help each other through what must have been an extremely difficult time. Keep those clear scans coming!!!

    Take care.
    Hugs
    Judy
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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2004
    Judy - I'm sure we can all pitch in to mail the banner back if there isn't something inside to handle it. image

    Thanks for taking care of the reservations. I thought I counted about 15 who responded at one time but I left the list at work. With the old format, we could do a members search. There were about 70 people from Michigan on the boards! Left that list at work also!

    Lori - hope you can make it. We are all sending the best to you.

    Shari (mom2acat) - sent you a private message. Good to hear from you again!

    Only one week to go!


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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited September 2004

    Judy--bc.org will provide a Fed-X return label for the banner. It will either be in the banner box or in the box of tee-shirts, if you ordered any. Y'all have a great time; we sure did in Arkansas!!! hugggssssss junie

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  • Lorie_Anne
    Lorie_Anne Member Posts: 77
    edited September 2004
    Ladies...

    This is my FOURTH try in repsonding to this post. For some unknown reason I have not been able to reply ONLY to this post. I figured that cookies might have something to do with it-but alas, that does not seem the problem.

    Thank you for all your concern and good wishes. They would not do my CT scan due to my last one in 1990; I had a huge reaction to the dye. So, I supposed to have a "steroid' prep before. Alaways something!

    I am planning on being at Compari's this upcoming Saturday; but if something comes up I will surely let you know. Thanks Judy for setting up reservations for the lunch.

    Hope you are all enjoying this glorious weather!

    Peace, Lorie
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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited September 2004
    Judy:
    Thank you so much for taking care of the banner and shirts for this coming Saturday!! That was really sweet of you. I am looking so forward to meeting everyone . . . So happy you will be able to make it Lorie and sorry you aren't able to mom2acat!!! Maybe next time??!!
    See everyone on Saturday at 12:30. Also, if we get the address to Compari's - we can do a mapquest to find it, right??
    Blessings to us all,
    Pat
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  • Catherine
    Catherine Member Posts: 305
    edited September 2004
    Judy, re: your Banner question, BreastCancer.org sends a Federal Express slip so they pay for the return shipment.
    Have a great time on 9/25/04!

    Catherine
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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Hi guys!

    O.k. We are all set for Saturday, at 12:30 at Compari's. I do, however have to go back and re-count how many will be there. I guessed 12 or so, but they want an exact count.

    I just opened the box, and there are 3 t-shirts in there. If we need more, I guess we could ask Melissa, but not sure how long they'd take to get delivered? Did anyone already get a shirt mailed to them?

    So glad you'll be going, LorieAnne! I can't wait to meet everyone, this should be fun.

    FYI: there is a parking structure behind Compari's, off of Harvey Street. Otherwise, you'll have to parallel park out front (not easy in a full size van!)

    Hugs
    Judy
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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Here is a list of everyone that said they'd be there on Saturday:

    Me, Lorie, Pat, Nancy, Debra, gmr52, KJD RN, Pam, Chris, Sanam, Candi, and Michele.

    Did I miss anyone? If not, that is 12 of us.

    Judy
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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    I just emailed Melissa about more shirts; if she can get them here in time, great, if not... well... we will do without, right?

    One more thing just popped into my head--is anyone bringing someone else with them? Hubby, friend, etc? I will need to add them to the count, also.

    Thanks
    Judy
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  • Not_Me
    Not_Me Member Posts: 180
    edited September 2004
    Not Me...Chris is coming and I will bring another survivor with me who is not on the boards. Looking forward to it!

    Chris
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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2004
    This is the list I had earlier - and I added Chris's friend:

    Not Me Chris, Oxford (and friend)
    Judy B Garden City
    normalcani – Candi, Flat Rock
    Sanam - Troy
    pconn03 – Pat, Bloomfield Twp
    DebraLynn - Troy
    LorieAnn - Lorie, Canton
    Lorrie - Shelby Twp
    ejs - Rochester Hills
    djh - Donna, Grosse Pointe
    KJD RN
    Worried in Woodhaven MI, - Pam Woodhaven
    Sphynx– Nancy, Ann Arbor
    gmr52
    Michelle in Michigan - Novi

    16 right? I already have a t-shirt but my digital camera broke! Anyone bringing a camera? I'll bring name tags if no-one minds.

    Anyone want to play the gift exchange game?

    Looking forward to meeting everyone!

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  • Lorrie
    Lorrie Member Posts: 29
    edited September 2004

    Hi everyone! I live in Shelby Twp and would be interested in carpooling. I would drive but would like to have a co-pilot. Anyone interested??? Lorrie

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  • Not_Me
    Not_Me Member Posts: 180
    edited September 2004

    I requested the tee shirt as well...but have not received. I live in Oxford and am more than happy to give othes a ride down. I will also be picking up my friend in Livonia which is just next to Plymouth. My route is Great Lakes Crossing I-75 south. Maybe there is one of those park and ride places nearby or we can leave cars in a shopping parking lot somewhere.

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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Hi Nancy

    Haven't heard from ejs and djh in a while, I wonder if they're coming...I'll call Compari's and update our count.



    --I emailed/pm'd those who haven't posted here since July/aug. to see if they're coming...including ejs, djh and Pauline in Windsor--



    I emailed Melissa about tshirts, she said they will send them here...assorted sizes, since there is no time to find out everyone's exact size.



    Hugs

    Judy
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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2004
    Thanks Judy! I also emailed Pauline and Donna (djh) since they had it listed in their profile.

    image This will be fun!

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  • DebraLynn
    DebraLynn Member Posts: 228
    edited September 2004
    Sanam, ejs, Lorrie, pconn I will drive if you guys want to come to my house. I live in Troy and pconn, we can probably pick you up! Please PM me and I will give you my phone and email. I am SO EXCITED.
    Debra

    Could someone provide an address for this place so I can print out directions on mapquest? Thanks
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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited September 2004
    Debra:
    I just sent you a pm -
    Pat
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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited September 2004
    Debra:
    Sorry, I could have included this in my PM but forgot. I think someone posted the address for Compari's a while ago and this is what I have: 350 North Main Street - Plymouth
    I didn't look up a phone number for the place but might do that just in case it's needed on Saturday.
    Pat
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  • Lorrie
    Lorrie Member Posts: 29
    edited September 2004
    Compari's 350 S. Main Street
    Plymouth
    Phone 734-416-0100
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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Hey guys, this is too cool...

    My sister, who lives in Plymouth, won a contest with Channel 4 (I think); so they are throwing her a block party, feeding 70 people (I have a funny feeling there will be alot more than 70 there), and will be broadcasting the weather & the party live on the 5 oclock news Friday nite! I might be on TV! My hubby's band will be playing, maybe they can get some gigs out of this!

    They gave her no time to prepare; we have to set up everything before they arrive. If the t-shirts get here in time, I will wear one so you all will know me! I'll be the over-processed blonde in the yellow bc.org shirt!

    Can't wait til Saturday! Hopefully I won't be all hungover from Friday nite!

    Hugs
    Judy
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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2004
    Judy - I'll be looking for you! Have fun.

    Nancy
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  • DebraLynn
    DebraLynn Member Posts: 228
    edited September 2004

    OMG If Chuck Gaidica is there, I may need to crash it.

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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Debra--Chuck will be the one ...that's too funny!

    But they're only giving her Tubbies Subs and bottled water!!! So she's running around with only 3 days notice trying to get tables/chairs, pop and other food items, my poor sister!!! And she's not even sure if the neighbors will show up. This is something that sounded good in theory, but kinda s*cks in reality!



    Hubby's band may not be there after all, they won't have any room to set up. My sister has this huge backyard, but only a small front yard, which is where they want her to have the party. If ya wanna go, pm me for her address.



    Oh well. No t-shirts yet, hope they get here tomorrow so we'll have them for Saturday.



    Hugs

    Judy
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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Nancy, I haven't heard back from djh or ejs, have you? I wonder if they still visit the boards.



    About a camera, like you, I do not have a digital camera either. Anyone out there have a camera they could bring???

    Also, for those who asked Melissa for shirts...there were 3 shirts in with the banner, so maybe those were for you guys.



    Judy
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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited September 2004
    Judy:
    That's so funny!! I always see those block parties with Chuck Gadica - now for sure I will be watching it tomorrow night with special interest!!
    Pat
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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2004
    Hi Judy,
    Since our User List is back, I did a search for djh-Donna and ejs-Evelyn. I haven’t heard from either.

    Donna’s last post was on 7/18 and she was going to John Hopkins in Baltimore for a Diep flap. She could still be recovering from that, right?

    Evelyn’s last post was 8/13 and she still had two Taxotere treatments left, the last being on 9/9. So, she is on the tail end of her chemo treatment and maybe feeling pretty crappy.

    If no one has a digital camera, I may have to pick up one of those disposable ones. I’d much rather be taking the pictures than be in them!
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    I'll see Judy tonight on TV and everyone else tomorrow!
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  • Lorrie
    Lorrie Member Posts: 29
    edited September 2004
    I won't be able to make it tomorrow...and I was so looking forward to meeting everyone. I had surgery last week for the incision line that I have that won't heal (after 2 failed implants.) He did a muscle flap using muscle from just below the mastectomy area. Last couple days it has been having some drainage. Went in today they gave me some silvadene cream and I have another appt. Tues. Seems like the radiation I had really did a number on the inside tissue, muscles, etc. I am just feeling a little under the weather and have decided to hang around home this weekend. I will be thinking about all of you and look forward to seeing some posted pictures! (Judy, thank you for the invite to carpool...that was very nice of you)
    So gals have a wonderful time and I am sure there will be much laughter and lots of hugs. I will join in on the next outing! Lorrie (Shelby Twp)
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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited September 2004
    Lorrie:
    So sorry to hear you won't be joining us but sometimes you just need the rest to heal properly. You're right - I'm sure we will be having more "get togethers" in the future, and you can definitely plan on being at those!!! We WILL miss you tomorrow, though. Keep us posted on how you're doing, okay?
    Blessings,
    Pat
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  • gcpommom
    gcpommom Member Posts: 883
    edited September 2004
    Lorrie, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. We'll definitely see you next time though, so you rest up and get better.

    Well, I'm not sure that anyone would have noticed me on TV tonight, because it was really packed at my sister's house! I didn't get the shirt until after I got home, so I wasn't wearing it. I did manage to get myself into 3 of the 4 segments that aired with Chuck Gaidica, though; my husband laughed at me for weaseling into so many shots! I had my pic taken with Chuck, when it gets developed, I'll try to post it.

    Well tomorrow is the day, girls. Can't wait, see you all there!

    Judy
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  • DebraLynn
    DebraLynn Member Posts: 228
    edited September 2004
    Oh ladies, of all days to wake up with s splitting headache and no relief in sight.
    i am going to try to make it, but it is doubtful as I usually have to sleep this off. I, too, was so looking forward to meeting you all and having a great time(and Judy, I really wanted to hear about Chuck) Well, as long as this can happen once, it can surely happen again and I will look forward to the next one.
    Lorrie, I hope you too are felling better.
    You guys have a great time and please let us know every detail.
    Debra
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