Hello to All our Dear Friends here at MB.<P>This January 2001, we are having an MB get together. AZ Allison in Arizona has graciously offered her home as a place to stay. <P>This will be a wonderful time to meet all the people who have been loving and caring, supporting us in our trials and tribulations. We are determined to have a GREAT TIME and you All are invited! <P>The dates for this shindig are January 5th - 8th 2001. The week-end after NYE.<P>We want to see you all there. Please try and come, it will be something none of us should miss.<P>More particulars will follow on this thread, so keep an eye on it!<P>Please direct any questions to myself, Lora or Allison.<P>God Blessed us, we have something to look forward to!!!<P>Best,<BR>Jo<P>------------------<BR>Josie_Res@Hotmail.com<P>"Remain flexible like a reed, as opposed to an oak which can snap in the wind"<p>[This message has been edited by Resilient (edited September 26, 2000).]

Hey Jo, Lora and all<P>Yep Jo, this is great...the more the merrier. If I run out of room there are lots of hotels within a mile of my house.<P>Jump on board guys...we do need something to look forward to...we deserve a weekend just for us!<P>I live in Peoria, AZ. The closest airport is Sky Harbour in Phoenix. It's about 45 mins away from my home.<P>Just ask if you want more info.<P>allison

Back up to the TOP!<P>This get together is for EVERYONE here on MB, both Betrayers and Betrayed alike. It also includes every single state and country. <P>We're shootin for a full house, want to meet all of you.<P>Very Best,<BR>Jo

This does sound wonderful! And we can all chaperone each other, LOL! I don't know if I would be able to afford it, but I'd really like to try!<P>Hey, Allison - what are the temperatures like in your neck of the desert that time of year?<P>------------------<BR>terri<BR><B>Courage</B><P>Whatever course you decide upon,<BR>there is always someone to tell you<BR>that you are wrong.<P>There are always difficulties arising<BR>which tempt you to believe that your <BR>critics are right.<P>To map out a course of action <BR>and follow it to an end <BR>requires courage.<P><I>Ralph Waldo Emerson</I>

Hi Terri,<P>Wanted this back to the top...and to answer your reply.<P>I'm not sure where you live, but here we have very mild winters. It's usually about 75 during the days and cool at night. Of course we all complain about freezing to death once the temp goes below 70.<P>Just check into air fares for the weekend after new years...what can it hurt. We deserve to do something nice for ourselves, and I make a mean pina colada. I'll have the kids be gone, and we can just ramble around in comfy clothes and vent all we want with people who know exactly what we're talking about.<P>Burnedspouse and CJack also live in Phoenix, and I'll bet a few more "zonies" will come out of the woodwork.<P>Let's make this happen.<P>allison

The rains are starting in Seattle and I am looking forward to a winter getaway! Did you say you have a pool Allison? <P>I hope we can really do this cause it sounds great to me! Come on everyone, who else wants to have a good time?

I'll bring my famous lasagne.<P>Catnip =^^=

OMG Lasagna...this is sounding better all the time.<P>Yes, I have a pool, its kinda cool with a waterfall and stuff. Very relaxing.<P>Listen guys, I don't want this to sound weird, but I have a pretty big house, 4 bedrooms, family room, living room, loft...don't know how much longer I'll have it...so let's take advantage of it. Whoever comes first gets the beds, others can have couches, floor space...whatever.<P>You are all welcome. If anyone wants, there are several hotels within a mile of the house, so I can make reservations, but please don't feel it's necessary. I would love to have you all.<P>Okay, first weekend after New Years...don't have a calendar in front of me, anyone pin down a date for this yet.<P>Call the airlines, cash in those frequent flier miles...pull out the sunscreen...I can't wait!<P>allison

Allison:<P>Sun Country (my new favorite airline) flies all over for about a buck and a half, rangin from $139 to $349...it is cheap. I stay in hotels a lot and love the luxury of having a place to come to...loll around in the morning, take a long shower. So, I will stay at a hotel. Thanks for the generous offer, Allison. Pencil me in; I plan on coming. I'm dying to meet Jo and you.<P>Catnip =^^=

Count me in! Although I'll be officially divorced by then, I'd love to meet some of the people who I only know by their typing. Plus, the weather should be pretty much unbelievable for those of you from Minnesota! <BR>

Sounds great Catnip. Theres a Hampton Inn on 83rd Avenue in Peoria, AZ, probably the nicest place around to stay. Let me know if I can get you the number.<P>CJack you live here don't you? Maybe we can come up with a great place for us all to go one night...you have got to have some connectins in your industry. We may feel more like lolling around, but we can all decide if we feel like it or not.<P>I love having a plan <BR>allison

What a wonderful idea! I would love to join in, but it seems the only certainty in my life at the moment is uncertainty.<P>In January, I may have a job, then again, I may not. I may be relocated, then again, maybe not. Perhaps, I will know more later as the time nears.<P>I have relatives in Lake Havasu City that I'd also like to visit. How far are you from there?<P>Too bad we can't do one of these in each state for those who could afford to drive but not fly.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by az allison:<BR><B>CJack you live here don't you? Maybe we can come up with a great place for us all to go one night...you have got to have some connectins in your industry. We may feel more like lolling around, but we can all decide if we feel like it or not.<P>I love having a plan <BR>allison</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Mmmm...Marriage Builder's Night at Rockin' Rodeo??? I'll think of something!<BR>

Now I don't know if I can make it or not. I have worked out a budget and I don't think that I can afford this. This past year has cost so much--with all the moving and getting out of the army and stuff, I have racked up some debts. I could spit nails--I just feel like sending OW a great big bill:<P>$4,500--pay back re-enlistment bonus, as I took a chapter from the army to go to Japan with my husband, he vowed to pay it for me<P>$3,000--back childsupport from quitting jobs to go with him, go look for new jobs, come back to states and look for new jobs again<P>$2,000--legal fees, trying to reduce child support now that I am out of the army, I couldn't pay what I had my BAQ adjusted to when I was in Hawaii. Lawyer ditched me the week before the court date--I wasn't worth his time, but he seemed to be worth my money<P>Setting up a new household? That always costs money--I have to come up with the security deposit (did I tell you that I finally found an apartment?) My mom is giving me some old furniture to use, but here we are, once again buying toilet brushes, mops, dish rags, curtains, and towels. Sigh.<P>We'll see when the time comes--maybe I will treat myself to a Christmas present and make it a nice trip--but the little guy's Christmas comes first.<P>I sure do hope to make it

WAIT A MINUTE, FOLKS!<P>You have stolen my idea.<P>No way, I'm not really mad. I am the party goddess of the Divorced/Divorcing board. We also have a shindig planned. Holiday Inn-Brentwood in Nashville, TN January 26-28, 2001. I know there is some overlap on the boards so you may or may not know us. Our group name is Marriage Builders for reservation purposes. <P>We've been planning since maybe early August.<P>Go for it and make it to either thing that suits your needs.

It sounds wonderful, but unfortunately all of our vacation time is going to the two weeks we spend in South Carolina during Christmas and New Years My MIL has only met our son one time, and she's (understandably!) anxious to see him again.<P>I hope y'all have a blast! Arizona would be paradise, especially compared to gloomy ol' WA state! But who knows, maybe my H and I can make the MB Reunion sequel (I vote we have it in Hawaii! *LOL*) Have fun, and write the rest of us rain/snow drenched people up north if you get time

Uh, any guys planning on this trip? I don’t wanna be the only man there.<P> (But then again...<BR> hehehe...)<P>------------------<BR>Prayers & God Bless!<BR>Chris<BR>For relationship info check out <A HREF="http://www.pcisys.net/~chriscal1/resources.html" TARGET=_blank>Marriage & Relationship Resources</A>

Oooh Chris naughty naughty lol !<P>I wish I could be there but living in south africa and with the exchange rate being what it is I would have to sell everything including kids and hubby to get there ! I will however be there in spirit !<P>You all have a blast now<BR>Jenny <BR>South Africa<BR>

Chris...you wish!!!<P>You know what they say about us single gals, hot to trot and all...(gag)<P>CJack lives in the Phoenix area and will be around I bet, so don't worry. <P>This is just going to be a relaxing weekend with a bunch of people that understand each other...please know you are very welcome to attend. I'll designate one of my kids room as the 'boys' room...ala The Brady Bunch if you want to stay with the rest of the group.<P>Take care...and call the darn airlines!<P>allison

Allison, ya gonna make me sit in my own room? Bummer.<P>Jenny, <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>I would have to sell everything including kids and hubby to get there!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>So, what's the problem? <P>Hmmmm? 5 January will be my 21st anniversary. Sitting around with a bunch of women?<BR>------------------<BR>Prayers & God Bless!<BR>Chris<BR>For relationship info check out <A HREF="http://www.pcisys.net/~chriscal1/resources.html" TARGET=_blank>Marriage & Relationship Resources</A><p>[This message has been edited by Chris (CA123) (edited October 03, 2000).]