Jeepers Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Aw Lisa, best wishes to you and your new hubby! Quote Link to comment
gofish Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Cat, I have met you and you are perfectly normal. as long as we forget the Thanksgiving Macarena Conga / can-can line thru the cheesy broccoli casserole. Lisa "May you have all the happiness, and luck that life can hold. And at the end of your rainbows, may you find a pot of gold." Quote Link to comment
Cat Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 as long as we forget the Thanksgiving Macarena Conga / can-can line thru the cheesy broccoli casserole. I have NO IDEA what you are talking about! Quote Link to comment
Andrea Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Congrats Lisa and dh! (Wormy, behave yourself! ) I'm sorry guys, but I'm going to be working afterall and won't be able to attend. I really want to make it to one of these sometime. In the meantime, for those of you attending, be prepared for a care package from California! Andrea Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Awwwwww....that's to bad,Andrea! Thor you were all set! MtRider. Quote Link to comment
Darlene Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 awwwwwwwwwww Andrea, I'm sorry you won't be able to make it but I do understand. I'd like to get an updated head count as to those whose plans haven't been interrupted by "real life" and will still be coming... So, I'll be here with 2 of my children. Who else will be able to make it for sure? Quote Link to comment
Andrea Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Mt Rider, I hadn't purchased my ticket yet. I was waiting to see if dh was going to be working out of town that weekend. Ironically, I'm the one who ended up working. Oh well, I'll get out to Georgia one of these times. I would really like to meet all of you in person. Quote Link to comment
lovinit Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 If the plane is flying we'll be on it, hoping not to be late. We are seeing news reports that the airline has been doing some "slow downs". Dh has been tired and came wearily. into the bedroom one day saying - "I wonder what time the sun comes up in Ga?" I have been counting sleeps and I know he is excited now too that harvest is completed. Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 MtRider.....and Koa! Well, Koa is already there but I'm anxious to meet her tooooo! Quote Link to comment
Darlene Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Well, Mt Rider, you might as well see your new daughter! Meet Koa! Quote Link to comment
WormGuy Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 The good Lord willing I'll be there. Who else would can lead the night manuvers. John Quote Link to comment
Deb2of9 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I am not sure if I will be able to make it. I am having car trouble. I was thinking of trying to fly in if I could find a flight and could get there from the airport. I am not sure if my daughter will be able to go or not as she may have to suddenly be available to babysit my great-nephew. My nephew is supposed to pick him up from his mother on the 9th if all goes well. Of course, she could still appeal or disappear so he can't get his son. If he gets him, I will be looking at just me. Until I started to think maybe flying ( or bus) I figured I just couldn't go. If I can get there through either I will make it. ( unless someone was passing thorugh Ohio on the way and I caught a ride, but I think the plane or bus are the more likely options.) As soon as I know for sure, I will let you go. It stinks, because I have the time off work, but the car is a problem. Just the past two weeks I have replaced the battery and a tire. I now have the tie rod end on the left front needing to be replaced, am leaking oil, probably a bad gasket, have the brakes needing work and then of course the speedometer has decided to quit ( some of the time). I have to get the car fixed, so it isn't making that kind of a trip. Quote Link to comment
MomM Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Mark and I are planning on being there. Koa is a beautiful puppy! Quote Link to comment
Darlene Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Deb, whether you take a bus or fly just know that we will make sure there is someone there to meet you and pick you up to bring you to the farm so don't worry about that at all. I just hope you'll be able to make it! And MomM...the more I look at Koa, the more I think she resembles her new mama. lolol Quote Link to comment
Snowmom Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Sorry, no get together for us this year, have dr. appointment that week. One of these years we will make it down though. Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Koa is a beautiful puppy! So is the gal holding her! It will be good to see you all. MtRider [Darlene....we need a doggie smilie!!! ] Quote Link to comment
The MacKinnon Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Well, dang. Had really hoped to make it to the gathering, Mom in tow, but doesn't seem likely now. She isn't traveling well - "fades out" on me even on short trips to the grocery store. I'm wary about taking her the 12 miles to Winchester and although she's done 2 trips to Chattanooga (about an hour) this past summer, it was tough on her. She's been having some strange dizzy spells - now mostly at night when she lies down to go to bed. CT and bloodwork don't show anything negative. Then I've got a back issue. An MRI showed a slight bulging disc and something on the root of the nerve where my left leg gets weak and wobbly. I went through physical therapy all summer; would rather go back to the chiropractor but CIGNA isn't a fan. If'n we don't make it down, y'all have a super time. Mom sure enjoyed the last visit and she was looking forward to this one. If it ain't one thang... Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Poor MacK.... We'll surely miss you both if you can't make it. Mebbe God will make a way. How long is it to drive? MtRider Quote Link to comment
The MacKinnon Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 It's a little over a 2 hour drive - and a lovely one at that. We'll play it by ear, but I'm not counting on it. There are nights - and tonight is one of them - where I'm not sure she'll make it through the night. It's been a real roller coaster this year and as goofy as it sounds, playing "Margaritaville Online" on Facebook has saved my sanity. Last year's students were awful and added to a tough spring. Prayers are coveted. We'd sure like to see y'all again. Quote Link to comment
MomM Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (((((Alexis))))) and prayers for you and your DM. Was really looking forward to seeing you both again. Quote Link to comment
Granny Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'm still planning on coming. Just me this time, T can't make it Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'll be happy to finally meet ya, Granny!!!!! MtRider [...gonna be so much fun! ] Quote Link to comment
Granny Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I'll be happy to finally meet ya, Granny!!!!! MtRider [...gonna be so much fun! ] Sure excited about meeting ya and all the others. Praying nothing comes up to thwart my plans. Has wormie given out the password yet? I suspect he'll be out at the entrance gate doing guard duty with his BBQ fork again. Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) Well, the password might be either: "Who is John Gault?" or "Give instructions, in the proper order, for storing grain in a five-gallon bucket." Bringing my headlamp for night maneuvers.....a.k.a. 'milking the cow in the dark'. It's dark out there in Darlene's boonies! MtRider Edited September 28, 2012 by Mt_Rider leaving out tiny words... Quote Link to comment
WormGuy Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Oh trust me when I say it will not be as easy as it was last time. It is time to ramp up our security! I would suggest that everyone might want to make sure that they are up to date on their canning terminology, demonstrating proficiency in field stripping their personal carry weapon, the life expectancy of properly stored food items, and be able to identify herbs by picture. A failure on any of these or others that WILL be done could result in in-depth training and a delay in their participation with the group. Oh, and not to mention lack of sleep due to the training. John Quote Link to comment
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