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Hello friends,
I know it's been a LONG while, and a lot has happened since I posted, but I've missed you lot!:grouphug: My Mum was here for over 2 weeks and left this afternoon (thankfully).:D It's bloody hot here, and the heat has really been bothering me.:( I'm starting to feel a bit better from my exacerbation, but I did milk it for everything I could while Mum was here.

So, what have you no good lot been up to? I see you're planning a trip in Chicago or thereabouts. I haven't read through the entire thread, but I'm going to try and see if I can make it up there and finally meet some of my cyber friends. I hope you are all well. It's good to be home.:)

All the best,
Chris

Welcome back! LOL My mom is coming in July and staying until January...lol

Your thinking about coming up to Chi town? Whoohoo!

Oh dear, lucky you! No, it was lovely having Mum here.:eek:

What are the dates for the Chicago gathering? That thread will take me weeks to read.:confused:

Hiya, Chrappy! How marvelous for your mum! That's one heck of a commute. What'd she bring me? Huh? What'd she bring me? Huh? What'd she bring me? Huh? What'd she bring me? Huh?

I've been missing you a lot! I had begun to wonder if you'd gone all the way to maximum poopy. That would stink.

DM is her usual pain in the butt. Sal & Beth are on the mend, Jappy's having a rough time of it, FG is flying and the rest of the gang is about now and then. Oh, I'm okay too.

You might come up for the GTG???!!!! Are you kidding me? You're stuck with DM, I have a roommate!!! :yahoo::Head-Spin::Head-Spin:

Cindy has a schedule set up. Maybe she'll post it here. lmao

Mum brought you a new UMBRELLA! I need your address, or perhaps I'll use it to get to the gathering.:winky:

What was wrong with Beth and Sally? I'm glad they are on the mend. I'm sorry to hear about Jappy. Here are some hugs for my Jappy ((((((JAPPY)))))).

I see that Cheryl is in Washington. How cool. Yes, I'm thinking of coming to the gathering. I love Chicago (except in the winter). I need dates, hotel names, etc. however. I'm going to have to room with a PRINCESS? I'm really not fit for royalty. I'm just a commoner.:p

Well, I hate to break it to ya', kid, it's not in Chicago, it's a good bit west of that nasty town. It's actually in Freeport, IL. It's hardly a town, but it's more doable.:(

Can we change it to Freeport, Bahama?:) I never heard of Freeport. Which airport would I fly into?:(

Well, you could use ORD, or The Quad City International (MLI). If you land at the Quad, I can make DM pick you up!

I never heard of this airport or town. Let me get on the airline sites and start checking things out. We are a bit limited here with airlines. Delta and AirTran are the two big airlines that fly out of here, and Michael has a ton of points on Delta. Let me see what I can do, but having some dates would help.:rolleyes:

Sat. 5/17. You're so pushy.

Hi Chris.:) Glad you had a nice visit with your Mum, Also happy to hear that your attack is on the mend.

I had a nasty UTI...all better now.:D

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Hey Chris! Bout time you poked your HAID back in around here. We missed ya around here. :):hug:

I've been well behaved as usual. AMN has been as crochety as ever.

So, are you freakin kiddin me? AirTran flies into the Quad City Airport in Moline, IL, and Chicago. I am not far from the QCA.

This lil GTG is starting to shape up quite well.

AMN!!! Wer'e gonna need MORE ice. :D:D:D:D

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You will NEVAH be in charge of ice again! :D:D:D:D

Hey, bet the HIEX has a working ice machine...

*crossing fingers*


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Good thing Jager tastes good room temp!

Hi Chris
Glad to see you are back. I was concerned. Glad you are feeling better, and what a great time to feel crummy with mum around to care for you.

My ankle sprain is mending slowly. I'm thrilled you will try to make it to the GTG, wish I could.

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Chris!! So glad to see you posting again! I was getting worried about you, too. I'm glad your Mum had a nice visit....where does she live? What did she think of our city? Glad she wasn't here when all he!! broke loose with the weather several weeks ago.

Anyway, glad you're back.....don't disappear like that again without posting first!!! We're a bunch of worrywarts here!! :D

Hi Chris~~~Glad to see you are back and on the mend.

I am having problems but I am trying to keep myself
strong (real hard)

Wish I could make the gathering. Well if I do move to
Kentucky I will be getting a little bit closer to everyone.



Jappy :grouphug:

Omigosh!!! That would be so cool!!!! :)

By the way, I hope you'll feel all better soon Chris!

Hello Sally,
I'm sorry you had a UTI, they can be quite nasty!:( I'm glad you are doing better now. It's good to see you again.:hug:

I missed you too. I even missed your silly avatar and the way it makes my eyes jump!:winky: We checked for several hours last night, and it would cost me over $400.00 just in airfare alone to fly in to the Quad City Airport.:o That on top of a hotel room and a rental car would end up costing close to a thousand $$, so I'm going to have to pass for this one.:mad: Why are you having it in the middle of nowhere? :Sigh:Or for that matter, why do I live in the middle of nowhere?:confused:

Hello Beth,
I'm so happy that your ankle is finally starting to mend. I had a lovely time with my Mum, and although she isn't the most helpful person I know, it was good to have her around.

I'm not going to be able to make it to the gathering. The cost is a bit pricey for us to justify for just a night, so don't feel bad. I'll be here online with you.:hug:

KELLY!
How are you neighbour? I've missed you! Mum had a lovely visit. She still lives in Great Britain. I'm the only one who has left the country. She's been to the states several times, and this was her second time to Atlanta. The weather was just lovely when she was here. Now it's gotten a bit too hot for my liking, and I guess summer is here for the next 5 months.:eek: It's good to hear from you.:)

All the best,
Chris

Hello Jappy,
I believe I responded to you in your thread. I'm terribly sorry that your are having a rough time of late.:mad: Keep thinking positive thoughts, and I will do the same for you.:hug: When are you thinking of moving to Kentucky? That's just a few states away from here I believe. At least we'll be a bit closer to one another, and we can have our own little southern gathering.:p

Feel better,
Chris

Sorry you can't make it Chris but understand the cost issue. I will be moving to Tennessee in three years so we'll be closer too. I am thinking the Alabama/Tennessee border right now. I have an aunt near Atlanta.

Thanks, Wiz! Unfortunately, it's not going to happen, unless we win the lottery, and one must play the lottery to win-we don't!:o How have you been feeling?

I think your Aunt needs a visit from you and Jim!:D

Cool! Break out the good booze!;)

Aw nuts, Chrappy! I was so hoping you'd pull it off! The location was to accommodate midwest people from every direction and conveniently located to me, the one who will drive 6 hours to get there!

Don't worry, you're on my hitlist for one of these days. Hm. Maybe you should worry.

It's all about YOU, isn't it?:rolleyes:;)

You just figuring that out, Chrappy?? :D:D:D:D

Now, how do I get that water out of the wine? Dang it AMN, I knew we shoulda waited!!

Boones Farm isn't that expensive, is it????

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Chalk up another lucid moment!

Where is Boones Farm? Is it close to "TOAD HOLLOW"

LOL, Chrappy, I think it might be in Idahooooooo!:D

Hey, Boones Farm is top shelf!!!

About 30 some odd yrs ago, you could buy a bottle for about 99 cents. You probably still can!!

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Sorry you can't make the trip, Chris. My DD frequently visits the Atlanta area. Her best Friend from College, lives there with her two Kids. Maybe, one day, I'll go with her and drop in on You. :)

With your home? I thought you said you never leave your home? That would be a sight!:eek: We'd love to have you here Sally! Just say the word!:hug:

Oh, it is a spirit? In that case, I think I'll pass, and take the "TOAD HOLLOW".:D