Karen and I were discussing what we should do this year about holding a GTG. Our consclusion is that for this year we should skip hosting such an event, given Andy's current medical situation.
We will miss seeing everyone, but I promise that we will do something next year---2012.
Andy is hanging in there, is mobil, but with many side issues. His tumor has expanded considerably and his future is less than bright. We hope for the best, but realize the inevitable.
bob
Boston GTG, 2011
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Bob, thanks for the information. I, too, will miss seeing everyone, but I understand the situation this year.
Thanks for the early notice, Bob. I will really miss being there, but understand completely.
Please give both Andy and Beth my best.
So sorry to hear that. I was thinking of posting on the other thread to ask for an update.
Sending warmest regards
Regret that but totally understand. It wouldn't be the same without him. hoping he will make it next year. Thanks also to you and karen who work hard on the GTGs.
I'll miss it, too, and thanks for the update on Andy. I was wondering how he's doing.
Bob and Karen, thanks for letting us know. I completely understand that this time isn't conducive to a GTG. It's a sad and stressful time. I'll look forward to 2012 and hope we all can meet then.
Please pass on my best wishes to Beth and Andy and I hope they have many more good days together in the months ahead.
Bob, thanks for the update.
We will miss the GTG and all the friends we have made through it. I am sorry for the reason as well. Our best wishes for Andy and Beth.
Sad news all around. I will miss seeing everyone one and hearing their travel stories. Andy and Beth are in my thoughts.
Larry and i will miss seeing everyone and are sorry to hear the latest about Andy's condition. Please keep us all in the loop and we send our best to both Andy and beth. Thanks for the hard work you all have done in organizing and running this event.
-Margie
I am very sorry to hear about Andy, he and Beth are in my thoughts.
thanks everyone for your good wishes, i will pass them along..
More regrets, understanding, and good wishes from these quarters.
Send best wishes from D and I to.
I also send my good wishes and thoughts to Andy and Beth.
Iris and I are very sorry to hear about Andy's situation. Please give him and Beth our best wishes.
We'll miss seeing everyone. Please send our best wishes to Andy and Beth.
Bob, I totally understand you and Karen's decision, and like those who have already posted, I too will miss not seeing everyone this year, but there are other priorities right now. Our collective thoughts and prayers go to Andy and Beth with a special appreciation to you and Karen for being such amazing friends to them.
XXOO
ditto sassy_cat - hoping you all have many more good times together.
Thank you Fodors editors for returning this to the Asia forum from the Lounge
On the other hand, I would never have seen it if it had been in the Asia forum when I looked.