It would be great to get everyone together. I haven't been to one before, so any tips/advice are welcome.

I'll start with the idea that we would find a convenient location for us (everyone is welcome). So, let me know where you are located and we'll figure out a good meeting point.

I'm in NYC (and I'm soooo far from home!)

Others?

WV!

Karona

NWPA

North east CT. Sounds fun! I hope this can work out.

I tried a few in the Philly area, but little response.
I'm close to NYC, and could possibly get GG to make her way up this way. Karona & SR have a standing invite to visit.

I'd like... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> but I'm afraid I'm 'out'... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />
(Toronto)

Toronto's only 6 hours away. Who knows. A weekend air special might pop up too.

NE Ohio

WGO~
I grew up in NE-Ohio

I'm from Northern WI so it would be a stretch, but I really want to meet so many people here, so I will keep watching.

Take care and God bless!

K

NE Ohio

I've long found the idea of an MB get-together to be intriguing, as long as I could be assured that no pictures of me escaped to the Internet... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

sounds like we have more on the western side of pa and eastern side of ohio than anywhere else so far

newly, who knows, really... it's just (less than?) 6 hrs drive too, and anything is possible. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
(Thanks!!)

I drive alot. An old poster was out by Washington PA, I wonder if we could dredge her up too.

Western PA in Wintertime is not a good idea. In fact, an overpass collapsed on the interstate I use through PA

I'm in. Neverthesame, I'll be in NYC this Wednesday on business. Mid-town, probably Madison since I'm meeting with Sudler & Hennessy. Drop me an email if you're in the area. We could do coffee maybe. [email]greengablesmb@yahoo.com.[/email]

BTW, Newly believes all trips are doable. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> How as skiing?

I happen to be in the NYC area on business until Wednesday or so...after that, I am doing a tour of the east coast, so to speak. NYC ->Philly ->Wilmington ->DC area ->Fredrickburg ->Norfolk and then back to NYC...

If y'all (yes, I am from TX!) are getting together on Wed, I can most likely make it...if anyone else wants to grab a coffee in any of the other cities, let me know...


TM<----lives up to his name lately

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Greengables, TravellinMan, and anyone else in the area - I'm in for coffee or whatever on Wednesday. GG - I'll send you an email and/or we can coordinate here w/ TM.

Hopefully we'll get a larger group together in the near future. (And don't worry GnomeDP, we can avoid pictures and anyone can keep their anonymity if it makes them feel more comfortable.)

Nev

I can't make Wednesday, but let's keep this going.

I'll be visiting my dad in ME for several days at the end of the month... otherwise I'm on the opposite coast but I've missed the MB get-togethers there. I guess that's a long way from NYC, but I'll have a rental car...

I expect to be visiting my dad several more times this year. He's 98 and just moved into assisted living on Thursday. I have a brother in CT and another near DC who are always wanting me to visit...

How about a little bigger get-together on a cruise out of Florida? Perhaps in late spring or early summer. A 4-day cruise out of Port Canaveral or Tampa is fairly inexpensive and would probably be a lot of fun!

FR

I've never been on a cruise, but have heard a lot about them.
I'm thinking you're jealous cause you don't live in the Northeast!! [just kidding FR]

Karona

We can't coordinate for an evening, imagine trying to coordinate for a week.
I had emailed Harley's at one time to consider a social hour at their seminars for those of us addicted to the boards, but without spouses to work on a M.
I haven't seen anything on that, but it sounded like a good idea.

LetSTry, Maine is waaaay far away from NYC. It's about an 8 hour drive.

I can't do a cruise even for four days. I've been "self-employed" for about a year, and now finally have a real job. Anyway, finances are still tight for a while. Still, sounds like a good idea.

I live close to Philly, but a short drive to NYC (and my fiance lives there <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />, I could probably make it whenever.

Newly, I thought you lived in PA

I am celebrating my 50th BD this year. My fiance wanted to give me a party but I said NAHHHH...you end up with a bunch of T-shirts that says Im 50..and then what?

I told him I would like to go on a cruise and anyone who wants to celebrate with me can come..I think we have about 12-15 who are interested and we are going late May, probably out of Tampa but nothing has been decided cause we are waiting for my gall bladder tests to see if and when I need surgery

So..long story short..a cruise out of Tampa may also work, well see

NYC and Philly are wayyyy to far for me...have fun though

Ok - we will keep trying to form a larger gathering and maybe there will be several mini-gatherings as people travel or decide to meet up. Speaking of a mini-gathering, I hope to meet with Greengables & TravellinMan this Wednesday. The details are not set yet, but GG suggested coffee in the morning somewhere in the mid-town area. TM, are you in? Anyone else? We can adjust location a bit if that helps...

I guess y'all dont mean Northeast Texas? Dern it all to heck! Guess I will miss out. Y'all are the nicest Yankees I have ever "met."

Karona:


I find it hard to believe that you've never been asked to go on a cruise! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

And I'm thinking you're jealous cause you don't live in Fl! (J/K2)


Sunrise:



12-15 is quite a lot for one stateroom - where will the rest of us sleep? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

FR