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(Message started by: Sandy_C on Feb 21st, 2006, 12:31pm)
Title: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 21st, 2006, 12:31pm
To anyone within traveling distance - by foot, car, air, or transportation, is anyone interested in a meet and greet in the beautiful state of NC (or SC both are lovely).  Nothing set up in stone yet, just let us know.  If there's interest we'll find the place/date/time, and "they will come"

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by tanner on Feb 21st, 2006, 12:59pm
sandy, Thanks for the hello on my thread. i guess we hav'nt met because i have not been posting in nearly 2 years. in a nutshell i am a chronic with no pfds but my love of 34 years Linda has still not given up on me so i can and would be very interested in a meet and greet. we are brand new to the Spartanburg/Greenville area of SC and you are right both states are stunning so let me know....  it has been so long and i am getting hammered as we speak that i don't remember if you can view my e-mail or not so just in case timothyrambow@hotmail.com

make the best of every moment............tim
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 21st, 2006, 1:42pm
Hey Tim/Tanner - It's a pleasure to meet you.  Seriously, I would love to have a meet and greet in our area.  I'm in Jamestown, NC, little village between Greensboro and High Point - we're next door neighbors, almost  ;;D

If we can get a few more warm bodies together for a meet and greet, let's do it.  I've, so far, only met one other clusterhead, Bill (RacerNC-1) and he's cool in my book.  My hubby, Tarey, is my best supporter (outside of the folks here), and we'd love to meet you and Linda any time, any place.  I'll keep bumping this thread in hopes of getting more people, but even if we don't, you, me, and Bill, and our significant others can have our own private party if necessary.  Somehow, some way, the "beach" is calling me.

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by seasonalboomer on Feb 21st, 2006, 1:50pm
I'm in, name the date, time and place. I'm in Charlotte.

Scott

:D
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 21st, 2006, 1:52pm
Yea! Scott - where would you like to go?  I'll plan it wherever.  Since we're talking about NC/SC - do you like the beach???

;;D

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by seasonalboomer on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:03pm
I like the beach, but it's not all that central for optimal attendance..... If something informal is what would be best we might find something up in your area (Winston/Salem). After seeing the barbeque being eaten in the pics at the other recent meet and greet it put me in the mood for some Lexington Barbeque.....

Scott
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:16pm
A little Lexington BBQ sounds yummy to me!  Gotta get the great slaw to go with it   ;;D

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by nani on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:20pm
Vig and ClusterChuck are out that way, too. I'm jealous.  :P
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:23pm
Well, come join!!!   What's stopping you????

Love ya

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by LeLimey on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:26pm
I'm in the extreme North East of NC  ::)  ;) and if I win the lottery this week I will be there!
Why is it the people we love the most are always furthest away??
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by sandie99 on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:31pm

on 02/21/06 at 14:26:56, LeLimey wrote:
Why is it the people we love the most are always furthest away??

Helen, I've been wondering the very same thing myself. I don't hang around at so called message board at one Finnish website for clusterheadaches. My ch home is right here. Too bad that most of my ch family life so far away... But I'm planning to win in the lottery soon, too. ;)

Sanna
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by nani on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:32pm

on 02/21/06 at 14:23:23, Sandy_C wrote:
  What's stopping you????



Mostly, my budget.  :(  I budget one CH trip a year. I just got a $5,700 "estimate" from mooshie's orthodontist yesterday... even I'd have a hard time justifying an extra trip right now. Everyone of you better come to Milwaukee.... ya hear?  :-*
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Jimi on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:38pm
yes mama.
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by sandie99 on Feb 21st, 2006, 2:44pm

on 02/21/06 at 14:32:38, nani wrote:
Everyone of you better come to Milwaukee.... ya hear?  :-*

Like I said, I'm trying very hard to win in the lottery soon... ;) I can't wait to meet you all! I just need a little miracle to take me to Milwaukee... :(

Sanna
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 21st, 2006, 3:05pm
Uh, first question - all you lottery winner wannabees - did you buy a ticket????

See you in Milwaukee if not in NC.  

PS - If you did buy the ticket, and perchance did win - could you spare a dime in this direction  ;;D?

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by LeLimey on Feb 21st, 2006, 4:40pm
I buy a ticket every week Sandy.. it must be my turn soon!  ::) It's well worth a £ for the lovely time I have day dreaming about how I'll spend it  :)
I promised Vig a while ago that when I did I'd host a convention here and pay for everyone to come and that's a promise I'm doing my best to keep! [smiley=laugh.gif]
Speaking of which.. Viggie where the heck are you?!!
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by pfunk on Feb 21st, 2006, 4:53pm
Sounds really good to me as well.  I'd really like to meet all of you.  I live in Summerville, right outside of Charleston, SC,  a beautiful and historic city and just recently voted the most hospitable city in the US.  There are 4-5 wonderful beaches within 10-15 minutes of here, since you all were talking about beaches.  However it seems that the majority of you are in NC so I wouldn't have a problem taking a little road trip for the chance to meet all of you.  PFDANs to all.  Much luv.

Pfunk
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by nancyc on Feb 22nd, 2006, 2:52am
A few years back, Clusterchuck, and some of us met at my house here in Columbia, SC for a meet and greet..it was really nice.....Tim, My mom lives in Spartanburg..maybe next time I am up that way, I can give you and your wife a call....Sandy, I also, have family in Greensboro....I was born there....Keep me posted on what you all decide so if I can get away from Columbia...smiles,nancyc
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by vig on Feb 22nd, 2006, 5:27am
sounds good to me!
where?/When?
don't forget racer!
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 22nd, 2006, 9:10am
Vig - Racer (Bill) has already been appointed second in command here!  He's in for sure, even if I have to go pick him up and take him home.  He has no choice!   ;;D

Just trying to get an idea of the number of folks who want to get together, then we'll try to come up with a compatible date, and place.  Keep this thread going for a few more days to try and get as many warm (or cold) bodies as possible and then we PLAN THE PARTY!

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 22nd, 2006, 9:13am

on 02/21/06 at 14:26:56, LeLimey wrote:
I'm in the extreme North East of NC  ::)  ;)  


Gee, Helen, didn't know you were within driving distance of my house  
::)

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 22nd, 2006, 9:15am

on 02/21/06 at 14:32:38, nani wrote:
Mostly, my budget.  :(  I budget one CH trip a year. I just got a $5,700 "estimate" from mooshie's orthodontist yesterday... even I'd have a hard time justifying an extra trip right now. Everyone of you better come to Milwaukee.... ya hear?  :-*


Orthodontist - been there, done that, with two daughters at one time.  Took us years to pay it off.  Yes, Nani, I'm planning on Milwaukee, if for nothing else but to meet you face to face.

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by ABarham on Feb 22nd, 2006, 10:13am
Thanks Sandy!!!  I am new to "OUCH"  my son is a ch victim and I am very excited about getting to know as much information and as many people as possible.  This seems to be a great group of people.  It is rare to find anyone who understands what the ch sufferer goes through.  I would welcome the opportunity to attend a meet and greet with my son.  We are in Columbia, SC.  Additionally, I am a professional meeting/convention planner, so if there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks, Louise Barham
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by ABarham on Feb 22nd, 2006, 10:53am
Sandy, me again.  Just some fyi on planning these kinds of things.  I noticed some mention of beach, which I would love, but this time of year is not a good negotiating time if we are looking at hotels.  Now if we are looking at January, I am sure I can secure a $99 rate at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville.  But for spring or summer an inland location would probably be more pocket book friendly.  I know this is not an issue for some, but it ceryainly is for others.  Just a suggestion.

Louise
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by sandie99 on Feb 22nd, 2006, 10:56am

on 02/21/06 at 15:05:52, Sandy_C wrote:
Uh, first question - all you lottery winner wannabees - did you buy a ticket????

Oh yes, Sandy, I've bought the ticket. ;;D
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by ABarham on Feb 22nd, 2006, 2:25pm
Nancyc - Now that  I know there is another ch victim in Columbia, I would love to get together.  Maybe we could have another meet and greet here.

Louise
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by tanner on Feb 22nd, 2006, 10:22pm
i wanted to bump this thread one more time. sorry i have not responded to your e-mail yet sandi but i will and i am very interested in meeting as many of these other loons whenever it can be arranged.......... tim
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by nancyc on Feb 23rd, 2006, 2:59am
Sounds great...I live right outside Columbia, in Lexington...i work in Columbia...email me so we can talk..smiles,nancyc
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by ABarham on Feb 23rd, 2006, 11:57am
Nancyc  -  what is your email address.  I work at USC maybe we could get together for lunch.

Louise
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by tanner on Feb 23rd, 2006, 12:56pm
OMG, USC.......

i live down here in clemson country and these people are nuts!!!  ......tim
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 23rd, 2006, 2:14pm
Hi to all that have responded with interest in a NC/SC meet & greet!  I so excited that there are several of you that would like to have a little "get together".

So far, I think we've had positive responses from about 8 of us (waiting and hoping for Clusterchuck).

We can do this one of two ways.  We can shoot for a Sunday lunch & munch, somewhere within driving distance for all of us so everyone can just to a day trip, or we can go for an overnighter (PJ party), and block off hotel rooms somewhere centrally located for all of us.

Time to Vote!  Pls let me know your preferences, and we go from there.  

We are beginning this conversation in February, are we looking to get together within the next 60 days (April), 90 days (May),  beyond, (June (no July - that's OUCH in Milwaukee), or later.  Everybody let me know when is good for you, and I'll try to come up with a consensus of opinion.

Dang!  I'm excited!  I've only met one clusterhead before (and that was Bill/Racer).  Can't wait to meet more of you.

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by ABarham on Feb 23rd, 2006, 2:40pm
Sandy, I'm excited too.  I have no idea where people would be coming from, but Charlotte may be a good central location.  However, just let me know where the majority of interest is and we will figure out something.  I have never met another ch, in fact just found this site this week.  I am very excited as a supporter.  My son is just happy to know he is not alone.

Thanks
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 25th, 2006, 2:00pm
OK all you Clusterheads, the NC/SC group is a GROUP, and we've got several responders for a meet and greet in our area.  We even have a very, very "secret" location that is really, really nice (with pool) and are planning a day trip centrally located amongst us'ens.

LAST CALL - you snooze, you lose!  We're gonna have a party!

I need to know if anyone else is interested NOW.  This party will be planned for within the next 90 days, so get those fingers typing to me, or Racer, and let us know.  Need to hear from you.

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by tanner on Feb 26th, 2006, 12:38am
sandy , i am an hour give or take from columbia and the same from charlotte, but will travel wherever to meet you clusterheads. i am out of town 4/1/06 til 04/03 and again 4/17 thru 4/24 Doctor s**t, but i would really like to be included in this. ....best tim
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by nancyc on Feb 27th, 2006, 1:06am
Louise, my email addy is crnnurse12@aol.com   Would love to make lunch and meet you ....I work near USC rite now..in the middle of a job change but only going to Palmetto Richland so that is still close to USC.  smiles,nancyc
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by pfunk on Feb 27th, 2006, 3:58pm
Just wanted to chime in again and say that I'm still highly interested.  Location is not an issue for me, since I'm up for a road trip at any given time.  I do have school during the week but that shouldn't be a huge problem since you said it'd probably be a weekend thing.  Looking very forward to this since before I came to this cite, I had never even spoken to another clusterhead, none-the-less had the chance to meet face to face.  Please let me know so I can make plans.  Much luv & PFDANs to all.

Pfunk ;;D 8)
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Feb 28th, 2006, 5:09pm
UPDATE

We have a date!  Sunday, May 21st for a meet & greet, lunch & munch day trip.  Our good CH brother, SeasonalBloomer, has invited those of us who are interested to join him at his lovely home, with large deck/patio area (great for entertaining)  for a day of conversation, laughter, good food (he tells me he's not a bad cook), and getting to know one another.  SeasonalBloomer, aka Scott, lives in the Charlotte, NC area, and directions to his home will be provided only through private PM or e-mail messages.  We will have more details as we come up with them, but for right now.....

ARE YOU COMING OR NOT?  We need a head count so tell us if you are bringing anyone.  We need this info ASAP.

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by tanner on Feb 28th, 2006, 6:30pm
Im in, I will be bringing my wife Linda or she will be bringing me.

What should we bring along............ Tim
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by tessa_c2 on Mar 1st, 2006, 2:08am
im in.  

never meet other cluster suffers.  i live in winnsboro sc  about an hour from charlotte and 30 mins from columbia.  

cant wait  could someone send me the details, ill be bringing my boyfriend bryan.
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 1st, 2006, 2:18pm
Come on.... All of you who responded with an "I'm interested" post.  the date is 5/21 - Sunday.  Make the commitment - the more, the merrier!  

PM me or e-mail me.

Sandy
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by pfunk on Mar 1st, 2006, 2:28pm
Definitely in! looking very forward to it.  Let me know if I can bring anything or do anything to help.  I don't know if this will help but, my family owns local Sub StationII sandwich shops and I do have connections with Sub Station II in Charlotte as well as my fathers college roomate owns a couple of stores in that area.  Much love and PFDs to all.

Patrick
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 2nd, 2006, 11:30am
Bump!
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by JenniferD on Mar 2nd, 2006, 1:57pm
hey Sandy?    ya think there might be room for a couple more?   I'm gonna TRY to talk to Darryl about coming (though he travels NOWHERE EVER), but I do know he likes Charlotte alot, and he's on vacation then. We're in VA.
I'll try to talk to him about it tonight.
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by ABarham on Mar 2nd, 2006, 4:40pm
Yes we are there!!!!!!!!!  It will  be at least me and Adam, with any luck at all, my husband, Rick, will make it too.  I can cook and have all kinds of catering supplies.  Just let me know what is needed and I'll do whatever.

Can't wait to meet everyone and get Adam involved in this great family.

Thanks for all the work it takes to put these things together.

PFDAN's  to all
Louise
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by LeLimey on Mar 2nd, 2006, 4:43pm
Louise there IS something you can do.. and it's essential!
Please, please, PLEASE take a camera 'cos this rotten shower never take nearly enough pics for us poor folks left at home!  ;;D
Title: Re: NC/SC and all others, meet & greet
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 2nd, 2006, 6:03pm
Making the list and checking it twice.  I'll get back to each of you with directions to Scott (SeasonalBloomer') house.  As far as what to bring - I'll have to talk to the chef (Scott) to see what's cookin.

Helen - don't worry - I've already bought new batteries for the two digital cameras and the video camera.  All three will be traveling with me.

Sandy


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