[b] [color:"purple"] So... since NO ONE ELSE has stepped up to the plate ... (slackers ye-be)

and furthermore

'cuz it was so dang much fun in 2005
DON'T LOOK HERE

why not have another Bob's Big Boy event?

This time ... let's not wait for the heat of August ...

July?????

Pep

June or July are good. Date, time, location.....

Big boy sounds good. Or someplace at the beach might be fun.

Whatever. I will be there.

foundareason

SDguy should be a lock.

Can I bring DD19?

If the D is not final Wayzilla would be paying for half!

har har FAR FAR

that's what you said the last time ... and you missed OUT ! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

If you want to change the location ... that's fine with me ... but doing that means it is your baby ... and you make all the arrangements <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

and I just show up ! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

we need to lock him up?


if you want to .... does she need locking up as well?


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

Yep. I'm in for that. So long as you guys don't KEEP me locked up.

ahem....my invitation musta got lost in the mail!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/teary.gif" alt="" />

[b] [color:"purple"]no one said you could not come... shall I put you down as a fruit or a nut? [/color]

You can put me down as a COWBOY, little lady!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Do I get to be the funny accented phone-in guest again?

We oughta nuke your silly little island!!! FOREIGNERS! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

okok, if you give us the lottery #s for tomorrow we might not nuke you!!

Those danged lottery numbers. How many times.... *sigh*. Time zones don't work like that - at least I don't think they do. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Actually, I soubd lipe dis right now. I have a cold.

Hayul Yes, I'll be there!

is you a fruit or is you a nut?? I know my vote! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

I will be there, and I live near the beach...do we have a date yet?

Mel said:


That right there just qualified her to go to the land of fruits and nuts. Cowboy/girl is confused and I am surprised because I mean she is from TEXAS not California. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Where I live this would NOT be a big deal <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> But MEL!!!!

This is going to be some party that is for sure. Wish I could come. And Pep, you keep an eye on 2L. I am not sure, not sure at all, that that boy knows or cares that there is a difference between foam on top and whipped cream on top. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

JL

I wonder if 2long will grace the gathering with paint all over his hands again.

I was too embarrassed (tactful? no that can't be right, this is me) to mention what looked like some horrible disease of his hands when I saw the photos.

Don't cowboys COME from California?

Anyway, she's a ring in. She's a northerner posing as a Texan.

Now I know we're nuking your silly little island!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />


JL, shhhhhhhhhhhh, I was tryin to scare that silly left coaster with dat! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

How many So. Californians does it take 2 screw in a light bulb??

You realize in CA some cowboys c/b girls. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ok Pep..... let us know so we can dial in again....or maybe I might be down your way in July... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

I promise NOT to send the flowers late again. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Aloha,
L.

BTW 2long I speak perfectly acceptable English in a perfectly acceptable accent.

You didn't hafta keep saying "huh?" "pardon?" "what?" when I spoke to you. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I swear, it was the paint fumes...

LMAOPMP!!!!

No excuses. We're just down the road a piece...


...it 2k me less than 2 days 2 drive the Model A that far...


-ol'2long

Kiwi said
2L she even knows what a "jumper" is, and a "judder bar", OH and a "panel beater". <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Jen, the problem you have is that 2L has rocks in his head, and heck even stares at them, and thinks about them. Tough to talk to a man like that you know. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

JL

A jumper is a sweater. Duh. A judder bar is a speed hump. Duh. A panel beater is a .... oh it's someone who fixes the dents on your car. LOL

Yeah, I thought 2long may have rocks in his head. Explains a lot. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

woo hoo! Count me in (well as long as I can get a sitter)

And Mel is the nut!

KiwiJ,

You said
I know that, but I would submit that is not known as "good English" in this part of the world. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

That is why 2L is sooooo confused.

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

[b] [color:"purple"] Would you like to plan a beach gathering?

That would be wonderful

a place with lots of parking
a place that is friendly to folks who take up tables for HOURS
a place not too $$$
a place easy to locate

any ideas? [/color]

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
A nut, of course!

FF, if we go to the beach, why not bring the kids? Whyfor a sitter? There will be parents of children there, all of whom know how to help with "chitlins" (As Pep calls them.)

oh cool!! Lets sit out on the windy, dusty beach with about 20 rugrats running amok screaming!! I shall bring my hawg tyin rope! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I know of NO PLACE at the beach with tons of free parking that will not be over run with people on the weekend ....

but just coz I don't know of one does not mean it does not exist

I defer to MF (good initials by-the-way *snicker*)

Well I'd offer the beaches here but parking w/b hard 'cuz you gotta either swim or fly here 1st. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> One of the disadvantages of being in the middle of the big blue!

If not a beach, howz about a nice park?!??! Someplace with a cool breeze? Is there anything like the Sony Metro in San Fran? It had a food court, the kids could go and play or got the movies and no matter how loud we got, no one could hear us. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Food was fairly inexpensive and you could even sneak in your own. Parking sucked but that's because it's San Fran.

L.

Thanks, Pep, I like my initials too...so *snicker* right back at ya <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />)

Ok..so, actually, where I live I do know of a nice little Brewing Company where the parking is not terrible, the food is great, and the beer is even better...now, if by chance we could meet on, say, a Sat. afternoon (even late afternoon), we would REALLY be safe with parking, etc.

Of course, that also would be good for anyone who has to drive any sort of distance to get home, so it won't be so late.

But these are all just suggestions, of course, I am open to anything...even going to the beach and bringing children if need be (hey, I have 4 little ones, so kiddies are just fine by me!!! But I also have babysitters coming out the wazoo, so either way is great. But I know that Mel really wants a ton of little ones (cuz we all know she loves good ol' CA so much and wouldn't miss this shindig for the world!!) running around kicking sand up everywhere, in fact I'll bet she's already packing, she's just so excited!!! And we wouldn't wanna disappoint her! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

So, lemme know whatcha all think...

~MF <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The problem with the beach for ~moi~ is this:

1. Too much travel time with traffic and I want to spend as much time as possible WITH youse peoples not trying to get there
2.My DS is in a wheelchair. Beach as in sand is a no go for me. He is too big for me to handle any more in those kind of circumstances.

If there were some sort of middle ground so the land lubers could meet up with the beach lubers without stressing out too many (and maybe a train station nearby) that would be great.

I am also willing to drive toward OC as a gesture toward Believer and FAR.

Being somewhat sheltered, I have never been to a Bob's Big Boy, so that location would work for me. But certainly, the Oceanside concept works as well . . . .

I've been surfing the Net for picnic areas in So. Cal. so that we can contain the kiddies, but not get sand caught in the wheelchair gears for your son, FF.
Found one in Irvine. Irvine regional park. There are others. If we can find one close to a rr depot, believer can come. There is Doheny State Beach, w/picnic areas, wheelchair facilities, other nice things, in Dana Point. San Onofre State Beach, 3 miles south of San Clemente on I-5 (Basilone Road), and this, which I cut & pasted:
San Gorgonio Park
2916 Via San Gorgonio
San Clemente
(949) 361-8264
Baseball fields, lit and unlit, and a large multi-purpose field. The tennis courts are unlit. Good place for a barbeque. Other amenities include baseball fields, tennis courts, BBQ rings & fire rings, large playground, and ocean view picnic area with tables.
So, we could cook burgers & dogs, bring watermelon & cold drinks, blankets, chairs, umbrellas, spritzer bottles, and like Pep said, stay as long as we want to.
I still don't know about railroad accessible, going to check that out. If any of us need to be picked up, cell phones could be used to contact us at picnic grounds.
The places I was looking at seemed pretty civilized. Rest rooms and everything. Just my speed. And good for kids, too.

I can't remember, but can you do picnics at the Huntington?

How about Descanso Gardens, or the LA Arboretum?

There are also herds of other parks, like Griffith?

I'd be looking for someplace I can drive the Model A 2. Maybe give folks rides (one at a time, un42nately, as it's only got 2 seats, and I got dibs on one).

-ol' 2long

thass right, I just love me a passel of screaming brats! I have to practice my hawg tyin anyway... **snort** <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

And perhaps you people can bring all yore CATS?? A fun time could be had by all! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Gee, I nearly spat at the screen then.

LMAOPMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yeah - cats. mmmmmmmmmmm Target practice.

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

So I take it, BigK, that there weren't a lot of our little furry friends living in the ML household when you visited Mel?

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

Dat would be very true! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Exactly Jen.

Ain't none of dem furry pests here either.

Griffith Park would be nice also. The Huntington, I don't know for sure, it's probably all right to picnic there. I remember there is a pond at the Huntington, it's full of turtles, they are very friendly and tame. Easy to catch, very pettable, just like cats. Sweet little things.
2long, you bringing that weird car again? That's an odd one.

Melody, FYI, there are bobcats in the hills around Griffith park, don't give them a hard time.

Here's where we went back in 2003 and 2004.

San Francisco Metron:
http://westfield.com/metreon/

I tried to find something like that in LA but it may have another name?!?!??

The food court was the perfect place with lots of stuff for the kids to do even on a budget.

L.

So what is up with this idea....are we doin' this thing or not?!?!?!

Can someone recap the possibilities and then maybe we can vote on it...or somethin'.

I don't want to cook!

Just saying ..... if it is a picnic BBQ or sompin' like that ... I'm OK with that but for ME personally ... I want to visit & laff ... and I do not wish to prepare food and then clean up afterwards (too much like home)

Pep

I think me hasta agree with ya here, Pep...I don't really wanna cook either. I'd rather just show up...and have fun.

But, I'm easy, I'll go with whatever...sounds like a restaurant somewhere in between all of us would be best. But I don't know what that would be, since I have no idea where everyone else is....

Show of hands?????

give your approximate location

me ... Universal Studios area

Me - Out of state

SS

PS - north east...... out of state to the north east.

1029.8 miles North East of Universal Studios.

North of you by 20 minutes or so.

But not sure I "do" IRL.......

I'm 45 min. or so from Universal Studios ~ on the coast, north of Long Beach and a little south of Manhattan Beach.

Del Mar area.

Houston, Texas, but close to Hobby Airport...

32°57'6.79"N
117° 3'45.06"W

northeast LA

No, this one's 29 years older than that one. But it looks new.

-ol' 2long

Along the shores of Gitchigummi.

Just a hop skip and a big jump ... 15036 kms away as the crow flys. About 10,000 miles <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[b] [color:"purple"] all-right-ee-then

I am going to invite ANYONE who wants to come ... to BOB'S BIG BOY (again)

the DATE is JULY 14

the time is 4:30 in the afternoon

the dress code is "nibblets covered"

the menu is food on order

there is no alcohol there

sign up here:
[/color]

[color:"red"]

Confirmed:
Pepperband [/color]

Can't come if I've got to cover my nibblets. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

chrisner and DD19

[b] [color:"red"]Confirmed:
Pepperband (1 nut)
chrisner and DD19 (1 fruit & 1 nut)

...with a load of iron ore, 26,000 tons more than...

never mind! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

-ol' 2long

Should we carry concealed weapons? Just in case?

Bob's was okay, but crowded. And the parking is weird...

-ol' 2long

We're mixing our Lightfoot's with our Longfellows'.

They both sound like beers.

Shouldn't that be "lightfeet?"

And maybe "Long's fellow?" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

-ol' 2long

so 2Long ... you are a "no"?

Oh gosh no! I mean yes!

Let me start over...

I should be in town around then. I'll go wherever, so long as it's not 2far, if I'm available.

-ol' 2long

Well, I will be there, but can we talk about somewhere other than Bob's? It reminds me too much of the no-fail restaurant that is GREAT and PERFECT for going with my four kids! And while I love my little kiddies to death.....well, you all get my point, right?!?!?

(not that there is anything wrong with my kids OR Bob's..but ya know what I mean?!?!?).

Just a thought, I will be there either way. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Just caught on to this thread, I'm originally from So Cal. Great chili-spaghetti at Bob's.

I'll try and make it myself if it stays in July.

I second the MarriedForever motion as well!

Only if you are gong to choose the place & make all arrangements with the management... I am happy either way.

I pick Bob's coz it is very close to me & makes it easy for me to make the arrangements.... I will go anywhere you say Yoda .... if you are doing everything that needs to be done.

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

Seriously? Cool.

I should be there. Have to check whether or not it's my day with the kids.

I wouldn't mind doing this at all, but it sounds like your location, Pep, may be the most central /easiest for everyone....and if that is the case, I really don't wanna mess with that. And I don't know that area at all, so would have no idea about any other options.

So, we can leave it at that, unless I hear differently...okey dokey?

I like niblets!!

far will do his damdest to make it this time!

May get there early and save a table.....

I move we nail down the date and leave the venue open for discussion if elseone has a light bulb moment.

Does bob serve chocolate shakes?? How far from bob's to the nearest Sonic?

far

Bob's as in Bob's Big Boy? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Got one right next to where I work. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> This Bob's has chili w/spagehetti, chili with rice, won ton mein soup, teriyaki plate, curry chicken, chicken long rice, kalua pork, kalbi ribs, mac nut choc pie???, etc. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Oh and portugese sausage and eggs. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Still.... I bring my lunch. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

L.

I will be there. FAR, Bob's Big Boy has wonderful chocolate shakes. You don't need Sonics <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

The Denny's in Fairbanks has reindeer sausage...

...but that's not in So. Cal, I suppose.

-ol' 2long

You want to eat Rudolph?? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

I would love an excuse to go to Alaska though. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Y'all aren't going to get together in socal are you? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> Not when you could come to Music City, USA!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

well ... (dot dot dot ) I will be there ... and I will bring my tiara to use as a door prize

(dot dot dot) and I will bring other surprizes too

I might sign autographs (dot dot dot)
or
ask you for an autograph

I will wear clothing
I might wear a fohawk

(dot dot dot) you just never know

Pep

Pep ~ put me down for 2....and the date is still July 14th, correct-a-mundo?

[b] [color:"purple"]GOOD NEWS!

"Was Sad Tiger" (MBer who mostly lurks now) has informed me he will also attend the Fruits & Nuts event ....

~~~>>> *** with his new bride *** <<<~~~ [/color]

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

2 what?
2 fruits?
2 nuts?
1 of each?

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




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

si senora

Hey wow! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

-ol' 2long

One of each, you silly girl. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Why? Are we separating the Fruits from the Nuts at this very serious event?!?!?

What's the official roll call now?

(divorced) chrisner and DD19

a variety of fruits and nuts and some undeclaired

Were going to have éclairs? I love those. So good and so good for you!

No Chrisner, she said undeclairs. Is your eyeglass prescription outdated?

You do know what undeclairs are, don't you?

Underpants made out of clairs, unless of course she is talking about clairs made out of underpants.

Pep must be going to distribute them as gifts, but before I attend I'll need to get clarification of which the gifts will be.

Acually, the only way I will be able to attend is by satelite television.

Or maybe ole 2 could bring some of his outrageously expensive, and highly sophisticated camera/computer equipment and rig ya'll up for our personal MB viewing right here on this forum.

Wouldn't that just be a big fat WOW?

Post deleted by chrisner

I promised myself I wouldn't get involved in "edible underwear" discussions on MB.

-ol' 2long

we digress

crisner, by the by, this IS very similar to our IRL conversations!

Very cool <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> I look forward to seeing him again. What about Redhat and his lovely lady?

I will be there though not sure if it will be with or without kidlets.

For real? Is this really happening, IRL? Really, truly?

Cause that could be fun...putting faces to the names and stories...

yezzzzzzzzzzzzz


not so fun once you see our faces <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Personally I thought that would be the funnest part!!!! Well, at least the funniest part! LOL

Indy Racing League?

I really still am a stoopid stoopid nooby!

For the record, I am PEA GREEN with envy, and I hate you people for it. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Gosh, I wish I could be there.

I am neither fruit nor nut, though. Think meat and potatoes.

May I send my doppelganger instead? He's fruity.

chris...IN REAL LIFE...took me a while to get that one, but indy racing league works too

or infidelity rescue league.. come on chris...you can come up with more...you are the creative writing genuis..and sdg...and silent...

silent...so cal even in the lame part (mine) is soooo nice!!!! I can be at the beach, mountains or desert in about 3 hours! WOO HOO!

But I will be complaining soon...summer is a comin'! I am NOT looking forward to that...so getting down to LA area will be refreshing come July!

Hey you fruits and nuts...make sure that I get the info on the actal date, etc of this event...I may miss this thread and I want to be there...so in case it is being discussed elsewhere...Thanks, IHC

So are the details still accurate??

It is on my calendar. I think 2L will be armed.

So will I.

Who has the roster?

far

It looks like i did not turn off BOLD.

bumpsy.

celebrate our fruityness and our nutz

Here, we will celebrate our tomatoes and fried chicken.

I'm thankin' of changing the location to this

CASA VEGA

what say ye fruits & nuts

if it's good enuff for Brad Pitt ... it's good enuff for 2Long

Casa Vega is DARK inside

perfect for me

The link keeps shutting down. Can you give hi-lites?

L.

try this

is's a DIVE

but a popular DIVE

HERE

I will be the funny accented phone in again.

I need someone's cell phone number. Last time I phoned FF and was passed around the table. I don't have FF's phone number any more as I have got a new phone.

Hey, why don't you come on over to Nashville and we can go to Robert's Western World or whatever that place is?

Casa Vega serves ALCOHOL

is this a problemo for any of the fruits/nuts?

Not me. LMAOPMP - I kill me.

KIWI - give up the ciggies! You'll live longer.......right!?!

if we want to go all "Hollywood"

we could try this center at Hollywood and Highland


it's a mess of tourists on the weekend & you have to pay to park ... but we could have our photos taken with R2D2 or Batman or Freddie Krueger or sompin'


HERE

we could bowl

HERE

Ditto 4 me 2!!!

Here's my addy: **edit**

Whoever is brave enough to send me an e-mail or phone number, I'll send them mine. I would love to make the trip up there, not sure if I can or not.....working on some stuff here. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

L.

Nah, it would be more of a problemo if they DIDN'T serve ALCOHOL! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I took my kids to Lucky Strike today for a birthday party. It's KEWL.

But I am up for whateva.

I'll go anywhere, I don't care.

If there are going to be kids under the age of, say 15, I'd prefer a very very casual setting (like Bob's Big Boy)

I am uncertain if I will need to bring my children. I will show up where ever you decide except the beach.

23 Days to go! Oh yeah, where are we going? Do we wear name tags or just let people try to figure out who is who. We could do it like the old What's My Line show.

Anyway, Chrisner and DD19 will be there. Wherever.

Let's just stick with Bob's Big Boy

it's simple

no name tags

Last year I did leis.

This time, I think i will do Mardi gras beads !!!!!!!!!!

So, look for the folks wearing a bunch of plastic beads

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

Can we get the address...narrow down the Big Boy search!

*LOOK HERE*

All you have to do is look for the loonies - I'd never even SEEN you people, but I zeroed in on you as soon as I walked through the door.

(Maybe the rhinestone crown gave it away Pep)

What about the poor woman we THOUGHT was believer? LOL she didn't see that comming poor thing.

I bet you S. California's had a great time!!!!!


Us, N.California's have nuts too, there is me,lol, thunderlightening, neak, neaksis, and more.......


Maybe next year the northern california nuts can meet up with the s.california nuts, lol.........

THAT was just too much ! We introduced ourselves

"HI, I'm Pepperband. You're Believer?"

<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Ha Ha!!! Did she think you were some sort of religious group?

I can just picture it:

Tiarraed Queen Pepperband to unsuspecting woman: Hello, are you Believer?

Unsuspecting woman (UW): <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> uuhmm... I do believe.... I mean...believe in what?.... oh I'm so confused....your jewels are obscuring my vision.....where are you from? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Queen Pepperband: Oh....pardon me.... I believe my lady in waiting is pointing to the real Believer. TA TA!!!

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

L.

Bump.

I vote for Bobs. Easy. Activities just get in the way of talkin. And drinkin....

Of course - I must be at work the next morn - at 7am. Then drive to Texas.

Look out, Mel!!!!

FAR

they don't serve alcohol at Bob's ....

What's the timing again? Evening?

luncheon

Pep - I do not need a drink to have fun! (I drink like maybe a shot every 2 months - unless I have Amarula in the house - then I might drink a glass a week.....)

Late lunch or dinner sounds good to me.....

far

I'm excited.... it's gonna be fun!

Is it still gonna be @ Bob's?

L.

YES

1 pm? 2?

[color:"red"]now hear this ! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself) 1

momentary threadjack:
Pep -- do you have an email address for Mimi?

I thought this soiree had already occurred, with you all accosting a Believer lookalike?

And here it ain't even happened!

LG

Don't forget to bring your Digi Cams.

WE WANT PICTURES DAMMIT!

SDGuy (1)

resilient?

Can you reach mimi?

I no have her e-addy. Sowwie Lexxx.

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Thanks!

Pep:

I could travel all the way to SoCal to visit you....

But a Big Boys?

Come ON!

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

Have fun!

Me and possibly 1 or 2 kiddos. I will not know until late in the week.

Me and MFsFWH.

Sorry to be a PITA, but I can get the addy again?

[P.S. so, Lucky Strike is out?]

[color:"red"]now hear this ! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself) 1
FaithfulFollower 3
MarriedForever and Hubby 2

Pep ~ do you know of anything else fun to do out that way...we are going to try to get in some of our 15 hours UA that day as well. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[P.S. I believe that sdguy RSVP'ed for 1, as well.]

all of Hollywood is just a few minutes away

Universal Studios and City Walk is minutes away (tons to do there in the evening)

The Gene Autry Western museum is close ... as is Forest Lawn cemetery (don't laff, it's got some cool stuff)

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

I hope you all have a really good time.

It looks to be a good thing.

SS

Can anyone (like me) come??? I love California!!

anyone can come
it's this Saturday !

I may have some FF miles that I can use. Short notice to cover for the shop, but I'm going to look at the possibility. Sounds like a hoot!!

Who's going?

L.

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself) 1
FaithfulFollower 3
MarriedForever and Hubby 2

T/J: What's the "cool" stuff at Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Mimi, who loves ADVENTURE and TRAVEL..making plans for the FUTURE...

pep, you left sdguy off your list.

I'm waiting for him to give me a head count... just him?

http://www.forestlawn.com/visitors_guide/events/museum/index.asp

chrisner and DD19 will be there.

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and kids
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19

today's count
8

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

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and kids
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue

today's count
9

Dang, Pep, you fast!

Just me. Unless I can't figure out the child care, and then it will be either three of us for a shorter period of time or none of us. I'll keep you posted.

I'll check this thread early that day, so I can get a final count ... and reserve a large enough table area. So, you have time to figure this out ... just be sure to let me know that morning, before noon.

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

Knitgirl, are you able to come?
BTW, Forest Lawn is a real interesting place. I've visited it a couple times through the years. brought my son and a friend of his there once. A very unusual place. If anyone wants to go after the fruit & nutbowl is over, I'll be up for it. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and kids
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)

today's count
10

2 Long ???

H E L L O

and WAS SAD TIGER ???? and his new BRIDE????

H E L L O

Bellvue,

No, couldn't pull it off. I had some FF miles, but not enough to make it work. Do you do this often?? I'll come next time for sure.

Gotta work that day til 5pm Pep or ya KNOW I'd be there!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Dangggggggg!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

awww shucks, I was looking forward to seeing you again nerly!

Where is FAR, WST and 2long? Bueller????????

I'll throw my name into the hat as well. I may be moving that day (from the hotel to our new place), but that constitutes all of 3 boxes, one seabag, one duffel bag, 4 puzzles, a small TV and my laptop.

So put me down for 1, please, if the invitations are still open <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and kids
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)

today's count
11

Pep:

I'm sorry, but I'm not going 2 be able 2 make it this time. I've got a lot going on at the house right now (we got our dining room back, just have to drywall it), plus we need 2 identify an exchange property now that our 2nd house closed last friday, and I've only got 3 weekends before I head out 2 Vermont 2 look at stuff.

My warmest regards 2 all the MBers!

-ol' 2long

shucks, I was looking forward to seeing you 2long.

double shucks

WST + BRIDE <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and kids
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)
WST and Mrs Tiger

today's count
13

"Why .... you're nothing but a kool-aid-drinking-group-think-marriage-nazi" .... Pep

But at least s/he's "authentic"

IHC...add me too!

But leave off the 5 kids!

woohoo!

Just to confirm...I'm there, flying solo. Unless maybe Vitaly wants to come with me.

I'm hoping Vitaly comes...he's sounds like my dream come true!!!LOL

Back off other women...I have dibs! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and kids
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)
WasSadTiger and Mrs Tiger
InHisCare (herself)

Vitaly is NOT invited (sorry)

today's count
14

"I like everything in my live: beautiful mountains, green forests, crystal clear lakes, fresh air, and yellow sun.

That's why I am enjoying travel so much. Recently I have visited Paris in France, Helsinki in Finland. It was so fantastic!!! "

Come on Pep - he loves all these things found in and around Los Angeles California USA

[b][color:"red"]NO [/color]

Thank God.

Rocket Science Blockbuster

-ol' 2long

I think I will leave SD (Poway) around 11am. I need to depart LA around 5pm or so.

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and kids
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)
WasSadTiger and Mrs Tiger
InHisCare (herself)
FoundAReason (solo)

this is a vitaly-free event

today's count
15

guess what? I have a babysitter! So make that Faithful Follower sans kiddos <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

2long, what a cute movie!

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and NO kiddos
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)
WasSadTiger and Mrs Tiger
InHisCare (herself)
FoundAReason (solo)

this is a vitaly-free event

today's count
13

I'm coming up from San Diego. Any idea how bad traffic will be on the 5 through the city and 134? Obscene?

Hard to say, SDG. The 134 shouldn't be bad, but you could hit traffic in OC and downtown LA.

Okay, so if I'm not there promptly at 2, you will know why. Are we exchanging some cell phone numbers for coordination purposes or just winging it?

sdguy:

I don't think traffic should be 2 bad sa2rday afternoon, but if you think it might, another way 2 do this would be 2 come up the 15 2 the 210, then take the 134 where it splits off in Pasadena.

-ol' 2long

SDG, my email addy is in my profile. Email me and I will send you my cell number.

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th [/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and NO kiddos
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)
WasSadTiger and Mrs Tiger
InHisCare (herself)
FoundAReason (solo)

this is a vitaly-free event

Orchid will be at Bob's (in spirit and generosity)

today's count
13 (plus Orchid's spirit)

We will be doing "spirit fingers" in honor of Orchid

PS

It's gonna be [color:"red"] hotter than a pistol [/color] today .... dress accordingly and drink agua

Shoot, its hot already!

FF

I'm going nekkid to Bob's

If you're lost .... just follow the POLICE helicopters .... they will be following ME!

PS

FF

I have SHORT HAIR now !!!!!!!!!!

P..I..C..T..U..R..E..S!!!! Don't come back empty handed!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Mel? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

WHY do you want pictures of a nekkid old bald woman being chased by LAPD helicopers?

```` oh, nevermind ````

you just want to see what your life will be like in 8 years <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Oh NO!?!?! I'm gonna have nightmares now. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

L.

O

check your mail again

FF

check your mail

Pep,

Thanks. I got it. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

L.

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th ....


T O D A Y[/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and NO kiddos
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)
WasSadTiger and Mrs Tiger
InHisCare (herself)
FoundAReason (solo)

this is a vitaly-free event

Orchid will be at Bob's (in spirit and generosity)

today's count
13 (plus Orchid's spirit)

We will be doing "spirit fingers" in honor of Orchid

no vitaly was harmed in the making of these plans

I hope that's the shakkah sign and not the other kind?!?!?! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Have fun!!!

L.

Bwhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

It's baking HERE, and I live by the beach. Can't imagine what it's gonna be like out thata way...

I was wondering how I was going to know who everyone was, but now that Pep is going nekkid, I am relieved. I should find you all no problem-o. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

MF, SD, and FAR you should all have my cell number and see you this afternoon! woo hoo!

L, wish you could be there in person.

rotflmao!!!!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

You can't miss me!

and if WasSadTiger is there early .... I'll make sure you can't miss him either <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

MF (heehee love writing this)

We were up at CityWalk last night with the teens ... I am EXhausted ... and my back hurts because I was dancing (I am old dammit)

but, if you decide to go to CityWalk afterwards ... there is a breeze up on that hill .... and there is all sorts of free street entertaiment ... but PARKING is $10 <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> which is why I did not plan this MB event for up on the hill ....

CityWalk has is a fountain you can walk through and get all wet (sexitime for MF and MrMF)

This is a "tiara free event!" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

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

Thanks, FF, I got it.

See you all in a few hours!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Why, is it a requirement for the early birds to be nekkid or somethin'???? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

No ... I'm the only one allowed to show up nekkid, coz I am OLD

WST is just such a nice guy, and so ready to have fun <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I forgot all about the tiara and WST last time! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> I suspect the Mrs would not understand. lol

Thanks Pep!

We are going to CityWalk after, so this sounds grrrrrreat!

Sounds very fun. Especially the water fountain we can walk through and get all wet. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

~MF [P.S. I love writing that too. This is my favorite nick-name. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />]

we'll see <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

MF, since Pepperband is notoriously NON-COMPLIANT and UNCOOPERATIVE about taking pictures, will you please be the POINT PERSON for pictures?? And don't allow her to put on that GROUCHO MARX mask she wore the last time for the sole purpose of FRUSTRATING ME!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <---this was me last year!!

Don't take no for an answer, MF!! And don't let her trick you; I warn you, she is a TRICKY DEVIL!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

the GROUCHO glasses were [i]sheer genius

and the "spoon nose" disguise was pretty clever as well

I love Bellevue in that pix

see, MF?? She is tricky as hale! Who woulda ever thought of SPOONS?? SHE DID!! Thats who! So, you have to watch her closely so she doesn't pull a trick!

Get those pictures, MF!!! I am counting on ya, girlfriend!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Sheesh, the pressure, people!! This is supposed to be a FUN event and I am all stressed out that Mel is gonna ream me a new one if I don't get pics!

Okey dokey, Mel...I will try my best to get pics of everyone. But they [i.e., Pep] might obey you better, Mama Mel. So give her the rules first, in hopes that she will comply, and I will do my best.

[color:"red"]now hear this !! [/color]

[color:"purple"] Saturday July 14th ....


T O D A Y[/color]

[color:"blue"] 2 *two* PM [/color]

[color:"red"] Bob's Big Boy [/color]

*LINK TO ADDRESS is here*

[color:"green"] If you are planning to come ...

*PLEASE*

add your name to the list [/color]


Pep (just me myself)
FaithfulFollower and NO kiddos
MarriedForever and Hubby
Chrisner and DD19
Bellevue (herself)
sdguy (himself)
HealingBird (himself)
WasSadTiger and Mrs Tiger
InHisCare (herself)
FoundAReason (solo)

this is a vitaly-free event

Orchid will be at Bob's (in spirit and generosity)

today's count
13 (plus Orchid's spirit)

We will be doing "spirit fingers" in honor of Orchid

no vitaly was harmed in the making of these plans

by popular demand ... Pep will be fully dressed

[b] [color:"red"] When you arrive, ask to be seated with Valerie/MarriageBuilders [/color]

Give her a RULE?? A RULE???? Why? To make her laff her [censored] off?? She is a LAW UNTO HER OWNSELF! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Foundareason and SadTiger are TEXANS!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ok

I've got BedHead Manipulator in my hair

almost ready

Have LOADS of fun you guys.

We need LOTS of pics. No nose spoon wearing or Groucho glasses. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> It's a pity 2long won't be there so we can all discuss his "hand disease" again. For those that didn't see the pics from last time, 2long had dried paint on his hands which looked like some sort of horrible affliction. No one was game to ask about it.

I won't be able to call in this time <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> but I'll be there in "spirit" too.

thanks Jen

I'm just about to head out

we'll do Jen "spirit fingers" too

tap, tap, tap.............

Had a blast !!!!!!!!!!

Bob's restaurant was very tolerant of us sitting there soooooooo long <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

thank you ALL

I am gonna kill that woman!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

Mel

the Texans were GREAT!

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

Now that's a rather pouty picture. No wonder they didn't post any others.

shaddup, lake!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

I just found out that Pep didn't even BRING A DANG CAMERA anyway, so I wasted all those sadfaces on the likes of her!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> I guess I have to ply a few sadfaces on faithfollower because shes the woman with the camera! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I am immune to your attempts Mel

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

lalalalallaaaaaaaalalllaaaaaaa

Yes, but faithfulfollower and marriedforever ARE NOT!! muhahahaaaa <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Oh ff........ yoohoo!

lol, I only post pics if said subjects give their written permission. Did we mention we had a celebrity siting? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Pepperband puts on quite a party and thanks to Orchid we had some party favors. Thanks, L!

That woman is such an unbelievably giving person. I'm always in awe of her.

I had a fantastic time sharing stories, pics and laughes with y'all...and as an added bonus, I am happy to have found a fellow [color:"#ff0080"]*[/color][color:"red"]S[/color][color:"blue"]p[/color][color:"purple"]a[/color][color:"pink"]r[/color][color:"purple"]k[/color][color:"orange"]l[/color][color:"brown"]e[/color][color:"blue"]r[/color][color:"#ff0080"]*[/color] <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Melody, you will note how my beautiful wife can speak proper Texan - <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You know...I heard a rumor at the lunch that there are classes where you can actually learn to speak without a Texas accent...

What do you say, ML? Willing to give it a shot? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

OK folks - whose permission slips do I have to post pics?

Pep - I have a couple of good ones of you!!!!

I got lots of good ones!!!

far

You have mine, FAR. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Update coming later...gotta spend time with H, he is leaving for a WEEK tomorrow. Dang it all.

OK kids - I gotta go to bed here!!! If I do not post pics tonight, it'll be tuesday night before I can get them in!!!

get those permission slips in here!!!

fa

I am not sure how to share single images from my photo account. I will work on it next week. I emailed all of you a link to the pics.

Somebody send the link to Mel, would ya?!?!

Gotta sleep.....

far

So you all had fun and no one danced on the tables?!?!?! LOL!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

So tell us (since we can't see the pixs),...........how short was Pep's hair? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

L.

I really wish i had known this was a MB GT. I was just in California a couple weeks ago.

I got to meet Ron (BetrayedinCA) and i was all over the place. I was in
Agua Dulce, Palmdale, Leona Valley, San Diego, Oceanside, Vista.. I never thought there was so many californians on MB.

Maybe next time. I was truely a bonehead.

Thank you all for letting me crash your party and for welcoming me with open arms. I arrived in tears over having just exposed my WH but left feeling strong and hopeful. Thank you MF for the talk. You and your FWH were an inspiration. Please make sure you tell him so. Because of you I had the courage to expose the affair to the OW's family which I had been afraid to do because I didn't feel it was my place. No matter what happens with my marriage, I know that I will survive. Thank you all.

You married good, my friend! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

healingbird, why go to such a silly class??? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

look out Mel. Here I come.

(well - to Tyler...)

I thought you were in Longview....?? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

permission slip signed

my favorite pix is the group shot out in front with "Bob"

OrangrPearl... there are nice pix of YOU ! ..... smiling <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hang in there hunny ..... you're going to be OK

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

me too !

wat the heil, post mine.

You can go ahead and post mine, too <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Post ours too.

moved to the big city of Houston! how are ya?

Ok let me see if this works fruitsandnuts2007

Faithful:

It works!

LG

sorry there are not many pics, my camera died early on.

Thanks, ff!!

Great pics, and we had such a great time meeting ya'll!!

And a special welcome and nice-to-meet-you-too, to Mrs_WST ~ so glad you joined us!

OrangePearl ~ very nice to meet you too, and I am glad to have given you some encouragement. This is the hardest part, and you are getting through it. Thank you for the kind words to both me and MFsFWH, we appreciate it.

So, when are we gonna do this again?!?!?! And NEXT time, it will be near us, at the beach, because it won't be SO DANG HOT!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Thank, Pep, for planning it all ~ it was so fun!!

i just want to know if Pep got enough to eat?? **snort** <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Mel:

She did have handful in one of the pictures!

Did MF get any pictures????

LG

Yeah, I have pics but we're on our way to church...we'll post them a little later.

We have some good ones with Drew. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

It was definitely a good time yesterday. Really nice to put some faces and names with screen IDs. Go ahead and post pictures of me.

Thanks again to Pep for setting it up, and a special thanks to Orchid for the amazing gift package!

Notice how Pep is representing the GODDESSES...

Just like a DIVA...eating with her SHADES...

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

Pep is definitely a goddess! Sdguy it was lovely meeting you too. We had such a wonderful and NOISY time. I give big kudos to Bob's Big Boy for putting up with us without complaint!

The next time is whenever someone else sets it up <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> .... this was my final time <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> .... passing the baton to someone else <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

MY HUSBAND laffed so hard at the pix of me giving Drew 'bunny ears'

She cried MORE, MORE, MORE.....

What a lovely looking, nice (as in nice) bunch of people!!!!!!!!

Well, I already know that but your pics confirm it.

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

Ok, finally!! Here they are!

MB SoCal Gathering, from Mr. and Mrs. MarriedForever

Password is marriagebuilders.

We had a GREAT time, can ya tell?!?!?!

[P.S. and Pep, what is this nonsense about "the last one you are planning"??? Pshaw, pshaw...you are a great planner, and I know you will be doing another one! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />]

MF:

Is there a password to get in?

Set up a dummy acct (I can work that!)
With a special MB Password.

LG

MF(*snicker*)...You've got your photobucket album set to private...Without taking it off private or giving us your password we can't see it...Or at least I can't...DUH!...<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Mrs. W

Ok, so I am a big fat dummy when it comes to this stuff...lg, how do I set up a dummy account????

My brain is fried after last night...busy morning today...I need help!!

CALGON....TAKE ME AWAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!

MF...Just go to your photobucket account...click on "account options"...then edit your account settings from "private" to "public", unless you have other pics on the album that you don't wish to share...If that is the case set up another photobucket account that you are okay sharing with MB and set that one to public!

Hope that helps! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Mrs. W

P.S. Did you know that the "Wendy's Single Combo" is THE hangover cure? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ok, I edited my other post, but I'll post it again here...just in case. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

It's working for me, lemme know if it works for you all...and I didn't need the PW, but it's marriagebuilders if it gets all jacked up again.

MB SoCal Gathering pics from Mr. and Mrs. MarriedForever!!



...and who said anything about a hangover?!?!?! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Besides, I prefer anythingfromMcDonalds as my hangover cure. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Great Pics!

Geez, Chrisner, can DD19 BE any more beautiful! You guys look great(she looks like you, I don't care what WZ looks like, she looks like YOU).

Pep is a nut, definitely a nut...(love the glasses, too!)

You guys are a good looking crowd, scary, but good looking!

great pics MF! My compliments to mr. MF

MF & gang,

Loved ALL the pixes. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Drew probably never realized he was with sooo many famous people LOL!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

You all looked like you had such fun!!! Wish I could have been there. Maybe next time....by the beach?!?!?!? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

See how we have the ability to make the best lemonade from life's lemons!?!?!?! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Mr. M4F probably thinks we are a nutty group but glad he could come. Good to see C's daughter and Mrs. WST. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for sharing the day with us.

NOTE: Even though you are the ones who actually had the party, our spirits were lifted knowing you would share these happy times with us.

Btw, Pep's hair wasn't that short.... it wasn't sticking up! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Aloha,
L.

Orchid ~

Thank YOU for the beautiful leis that you sent!! [even though I did not get one...seems all the MEN snatched them up before I could snag one!!!!]...that was so nice and thoughtful of you!!

Maybe next time you can join us...we will do it again sometime, I'm just sure of it! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

[double posting, just ignore me <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />]

I was awarded one because I was wearing a Hawaiian shirt!

Seriously, they were extremely cool.

MarriedForever,

Glad you liked the leis. I tried to get one for each family but the # going kept going up and mail from here takes forever!!! Maybe next time, I'll bring 'em in person!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Btw, the ones with the nice scent was suppose t/b for the girls....see some of the guys like to smell purty. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

We have a great variety of styles on the leis. I would have loved to send some other varieties. Next time. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Aloha,
L.

Wow! This was 3-years ago last week.

What a great bunch of people!

I hope every one is doing great. Not so sure about Drew and the Price is Right gig.

Yesterday, we had a "broker's open" at our home.
I had to GET OUT.
I went to Bob's.
Unfortunately, neither you, nor FaithfulFollower,, nor Married Forever, nor SD-guy were there.
Drew Carey was MIA also.

I was not wearing my tiara, so I did not attract attention this time.

Okie dokie, we need to get another set up fast before you leave town. What is your schedule like? I need to see you in full Tiara gear before you become one of them Nor Cal peeps!

I often wonder what happened to was it Orange Opal or something like that?

You think we attracted attention that day?

I loved the look on Drew's face when he asked what our party was all about; "Well Drew, we're all here because our beloved spouses all have trouble keeping their pants on around members of the opposite sex. So we thought we would all get together and eat cheeseburgers and malts."


DD22 (she was only DD19 then!) still has the tiara you gave her.

There still should have been a prize for the MBer who traveled the furthest to get there. (I won)

Orangepetal.

She went to a MB weekend shortly after with her WH. He came back and said he wanted nothing to do with recovery. She stopped posting soon after.

I remember her walking into Bobs and suddenly bursting into tears.

At least we turned her tears into a few smiles that day.

Orangepearl

Here she is.

You didn't tell us you were going!