SW MO, NW ARK, NE OK, SE KS

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edited June 2014 in Members by Location
SW MO, NW ARK, NE OK, SE KS
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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited December 2007

    Hey Junie, Hats, Casino Girl, Liz, KariLynn, Cheri, Wild and anyone else!!! 

    I'm ready for a get together.  Don't care when or where.  Suggestions:

    Eureka Springs, AR 

    Miami OK

    Springfield MO (my house)

    Shall we wait till March or so or trust that we are going to have a mild winter.  hee hee

    I will go to wherever the most people will be.  I'm having Pinkstock withdrawal.

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  • Riverwoman
    Riverwoman Member Posts: 25
    edited December 2007

    Count me in.. I'm north of ES... know lots of fun places to shop and eat in Eureka.

    Patt

    aka Riverwoman 

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited December 2007

    Susan - I'm in.  I can pick up CasinoGirl on the way!  I haven't been to ES since I was 10.  Haven't ever been to Springfield.  Got married in Miami, OK.  LOL  

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  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 1,265
    edited December 2007

    Ha- I thought you meant Miami, OK? as in Miami, alright?

    I just pm'd Susan that I would love to go to Eureka Springs in the early Spring.

    Great minds think alike.

    Springfield Mo is on the way there!

    Always ready for a roadtrip!

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited December 2007

    Hi, Susan--just saw this post.   Sending you a PM.......we've had some discussion on another thread to have a Eureka Springs meet up in late spring.   Wanting weather to be nice enough for maybe some golf for a few gals that play, and be able to take boat out and enjoy Table Rock Lake.   Lots to do and see here in Eureka!   We decided to revisit after the holidays, so nothing was posted on this thread.   Good to see that you have some generated some interest!!

    Naturally, my first vote would be for Eureka Springs, but I'd be game for anything--casino in Tulsa; Miami OK????  All I remember about that town was staying in a motel called The Thunderbird Motel a kazillion years ago--eating breakfast and trying not to stare at the next table where a handcuffed prisoner was trying to eat with  armed guards on each side..............then, there's Branson--lots to see and do.   Springfield is close enough to all of these things.....maybe we need to think about more than one get-together!    I'm in!

    Everyone start posting ideas/suggestions.......let's do it!

    junie

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  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 1,265
    edited December 2007

    Just wanting to keep this up top.

    I think some IL gals would be in too?

    Can you belive I am born and bred a MO gal and have never been to Branson! Gasp! I was deprived as a child and went to the Lake of the Ozarks (hey, another option!) instead of Silver Dollar City!

    I think I am more interested in Eureka Springs anyhow!

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited January 2008

    Susan/ChristineK--any more thoughts on this????  I know that lots of plans for get-togethers are going on elsewhere, but this thread has been quiet....???

    junie

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  • KariLynn
    KariLynn Member Posts: 1,079
    edited January 2008

    Sounds fun!  Would be nice to meet you.  Any of those locations work for me.

    Kari

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  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 1,265
    edited January 2008

    Just a bump.

    I am still interested in a get-together. I am looking at Pinkstock 08, but that is not until Aug and I will be ready for a road trip to a closer location before then.

    I have met susanmcm (a few times) junie, lizws and most recently KariLynn when she came thru StL. I would love to see all again, hope you are all doing well and look forward to meeting others!

    We gotta get Casino girl on board for this.

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  • CasinoGirl
    CasinoGirl Member Posts: 673
    edited January 2008

    I don't think I knew this thread existed before Christine told me about it last night!

    I am ALL FOR a get together!  I love Eureka, and Christine has never been there!  Personally, I prefer Eureka to Branson, but I know a lot of people are Branson fans, and I'm easy (don't spread it around Laughing).

    The only scheduling conflict I have (as of now) is I'll be on vacation April 19 - April 26.  May might be a nice time to meet....May is usually warm & sunny but not hot yet.

    Or, you all are always welcome to the Tulsa area.  Just let me know when and where and I'm there!

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited January 2008

    Well if Liz will hold ,my hand I'll go to her and we can come toegther...lol...

    MB

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008

    Sounds good to me!  MB can fly into Tulsa and Donna and I can get her and drive to Eureka or Branson! 

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  • CasinoGirl
    CasinoGirl Member Posts: 673
    edited January 2008

    WooHoo!  Let's party sisters!  MB wants to get on a plane again, I can feel it!

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited January 2008

    would you like to fly in my beautiful balloon...lol

    sounds like a plan, lets pick a date.. and this one is on someone else..lol

    MB

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited January 2008

    hmmmmm--I vote for Eureka Springs--naturally!  (I live close!)   Lots to see and do; lots of B&Bs hotels, motels (bars for the drinkin' buds!).  check out www.eurekasprings.com .   Susan started this thread with Eureka--would love to see her chime in, but she probably got blown halfway across Kansas with this last round of storms we had.....Susan, hope all is ok with you!!

    Y'all can mapquest driving times.  Closest major airports are Tulsa (@ 3 hr drive)...Springfield, MO (@ 1 1/2 hour drive)...NW Regional (XNA)...(@ 1 hour drive)--think all have rental cars.

    All I can offer is to have a brunch or cookout one night; maybe arrange a little golf tourney for those who play; boat rides on Table Rock Lake.....that would be my contribution to a get-together here...

    ...or, come and shop til you drop and we all meet up at Jack's Place, or Shawbies.................????????

    hugs to all!      junie

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  • CasinoGirl
    CasinoGirl Member Posts: 673
    edited January 2008

    I too vote for Eureka.  I love that little town!!  Never heard of Shawbies, but have had a drink or two (or three) at Jack's Place.  One thing I love about Eureka is depending on where you stay you can shop, eat, go back to where you're staying, then go out for drinks - all within walking distance!   And I love the art galleries and shopping...unique, not cookie cutter stuff you see over and over again.

    I'm not a golfer, but I drive a mean beer cart.  Cool

    When my sisters and I were there in Sept, we stayed at a great B&B (All Seasons).  We also had a great burger...I think it was at Sparky's?  We did have to drive there (not far) and they have like a hundred brands of beer or something like that? 

    WooHoo!

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited January 2008

    come on still need to get my vacation days.. when?....

    besides Aug 1...lol..

    MB... now I'm ready...blue drinks ?.. or a new fav of mine smirnoff's...

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited January 2008

    LOL--this is like pulling teeth!   OK--I officially nominate Eureka Springs, AR, for a bc.org spring get-together for whoever wants to/can come.  

    Dates???  Our weather has been so strange, hard to predict what spring will be like.   So, lets pick some dates and go for it--if weather doesn't permit golf/boating--lots of shopping and eating and things to see and do.

    Donna--Sparky's has maybe the best burgers in town!   Shawbies is just about in walking distance.   Jack's Place is neat because it is in town, but he doesn't serve food.......

    ok, y'all let's get this off the back burner and get cookin'....

    I'll toss out Apr 13, 14, 15 for starters.....

    Susan and Patt--chime in here!!!!

    hugggsssss, junie

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited January 2008

    well, crap!  make that Apr 11, 12, 13 (or thereabouts!)   I was looking at an '07 calendar and just now got hung up looking at airline reservations for our trip to Florida in Feb--and things weren't adding up!    s i g h..................

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited January 2008

    Junie... I'm good with any dates...hmmm looking at your info we could celebrate  your log on date....

    gonna check out the link...

    MB

    Hmmm where do I fly too...?

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  • CasinoGirl
    CasinoGirl Member Posts: 673
    edited January 2008

    I'm good for any dates other than the last week of April, so the 11 - 13 works for me!

    MB - someone listed the closest airports on an ealier post.....I know from Tulsa it's about a 3 hour drive.  I think Springfield MO is closer....Junie - what AR airport would MB fly into? 

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008

    MB if you want me to pick you up it will be Tulsa - Donna and I can get you and then head out. Or if you fly in the night before - we'll stay at Donna's and head out the next morning.  Shhhh  nobody tell Donna I offered her to let us stay there.  LOL   Donna want to ride with me?  We can take my mom's car - sunroof and all.  LOL 

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  • CasinoGirl
    CasinoGirl Member Posts: 673
    edited January 2008

    That works for me.  I have plenty of room in my house, so come on down!   Car is another story.  It's a 2-seater so we'd have to take someone else's car!  (unless somebody wants to squeeze into the hatchback of a 350Z, and I'm thinking NOT! plus we'd have to strap our luggage on top LOL!)

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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited January 2008

    Donna - I already told my mom I was taking her car.  LOL 

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited January 2008

    lol.. hell you can tie me on the hood for all i care.. just let me know so I can get tickets..

    MB

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited January 2008

    XNA (Fayetteville, ARKANSAS aka Arkansas Northwest Regional Airport) is closest airport to Eureka Springs.   It is confusing because the airport is actually located in a little town named Highfill, Arkansas.   But, XNA is the airport code.   (arr/dep boards in different cities all call it different things--maddening!!)

    MB--check it both ways.   My guess is that it would be cheaper to fly into Tulsa and hook up with Liz and Donna.  We fly out of XNA a lot--it is a bit more expensive but fairly convenient for us.....anyways.....

    If anyone wants to pm me your mailing addy, I'll try to send you the new Eureka Springs guide book--lists all hotels/dining/things to do.  I just read that they've printed the 2008 guide, but might have to scrounge around for a few copies.  (Being printed and available are two different things around here!)

    Donna--you need to bend ChristineK's elbow and get her onboard!!

    And, I just threw out those dates in April--I'm pretty flexible!!!

    Looks like we've got a plan cooking now!!!!

    junie

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  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 1,265
    edited January 2008

    Here I am -

    Ready for 4/11-13.

    I'll drive from St Louis, so anyone on the way, or needs a ride from an airport, let me know. If you wanna fly into StL and drive with me, I am game for some driving company or I can pick you up on the way, susanmcm?

    WooHoo

    So ready for this (singing) "On the road again.."

    Is there anyone close to The Lake of the Ozarks?

    I go there often and will be there again this weekend.

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited January 2008

    OK someone make the date so I can get tickets... umm is it warm there in April?... I'm freezing...

    Liz would love to hitch a ride.... do I fly in Thurs? and leave Sunday?...

    hugs MB

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  • junie
    junie Member Posts: 1,216
    edited January 2008

    wow--this is starting to pull together...sure wish susan and patt would chime in!!

    MB--weather in Apr should be lovely--but, who knows.   We had a Eureka get-together several years ago in August, and everybody needed coats--too cold for boat rides, etc.   Pack for any contingency!!!   And, if it should be really chilly, we have a goofy heater on our deck that that we can congregate around/under...and drink fast so the ice doesn't melt!!!

    looking forward to meeting/seeing you all!!! ....or, all y'all as Christine would say!!!

    hugggsssss, junie

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  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 1,265
    edited January 2008

    Hey Junie-

    I picked up that "all ya'll" while in college in the boot heel of MO (Cape Girardeau) Now I say it for fun. It just rolls of the tongue, doesn't it. Keep practicing and all ya'll be sayin' it soon.

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