Craig

Laurie, we don't qualify for the senior rate either. Now, if it was a Hilton-affiliated hotel, anyone that is an AARP member would qualify for discount - easily worth the annual dues.

Bob, I'm guessing that we don't have 12 nights amongst the attendees - maybe Pook would be willing to buy all 12 for us...

Hanuman

Just got an email from Bob and he has promised to buy my plane tickets! I am requesting business class and Bob is insisting on economy.

Craig - what's an "Aarp"? Is that a Bostonian expression?

Craig

Pook, it's the American Association of Retired Persons - I joined at 48 years. The only requirement is that your spouse has reached aged 50 and is a member. No need to be retired to join and it is definitely NOT a Bostonian expression.

Hold out for business class - eventually Bob will give in (even though he never flies in the front of the aircraft himself)...

rhkkmk

ok, ok, i'll send the family jet

simpsonc510

Send it to Illinois as well. You'll have to stop and refuel along the way, and I know just where to do that!!! lol

Hanuman

Thanks for the info Craig. We tried to pronounce it, "Aarp", several times but it just didn't sound right and it sounded like something a pirate would say.

kmkrnn

Pook..AARP is one of those things that"middle age" Americans use to get cheaper hotel, car, and other reservations with. Usually knocks $10-20 off the price of things. They also do insurnces and fight for rights of seniors. Mr Cheap uses it alot.

laurieco

Hmmmm. now I wonder who Mr. Cheap could be :-?

SueHuml

Oh noooooo. I so wanted to come and meet you all. However, we are already booked for the Palm Beaches FL at that time.

I always enjoy the photos following the event though, so will look forward to that.
Love and Hugs
Sue

SueHuml

I wrote my last post before reading through the thread and was not just smiling, but really laughing...
So much fun, Hey you are such a great group. Now I so wish I coud be there as I'm a conservative. Bob needs balance!!!

ms_go

Can we crash the party this year? Can't book quite yet, but we're thinking this weekend might work for us.

Craig

Ms_go - you don't need to ask permission. The more, the merrier. Do come, if you can. It is so much fun exchanging travel stories and getting to know each other. If you do it once, I guarantee you'll return year after year. This is a great group.

Craig and Jeane

bookchick

I am simply going to plotz from ecstasy! The Go couple will be there?!?! I'm getting the vapors, and feeling a need to loosen my corset! I have wanted to meet them for YEARS!! This may be too much for me...I may need Dr. McDreamy to write a tranquilizer prescription for me...Laurieco and Lcuy may have to prop me up on each side and semi-drag me into the room. I cannot begin to express my feelings of excitement, joy, apprehension (what if I don't live up to expectations?), and general delight at the thought of such camaraderie!

And Ms_Go, Craig does speak the truth. Several years ago these "east-coasters" welcomed me into their fold. (Simpsonc510 is also a midwesterner.) Things have never been the same since, and I have attended almost every year since, with last year as the exception--my doc changed my appointment on me (I go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston), so I couldn't make 2 trips out there within 2 weekends. I think you and Chris need to come out. Really. And I may be bringing my BFF, if she can coordinate her schedule. (She'd be coming from even further west, in Denver.) Pretty please???

BC

gail

I'm in this year - can't figure out why I have not done so in past.

rhkkmk

gail--send me an e mail so i can add you to our [email protected]

Nywoman

First year I'll be able to attend in the USA. I wear the label of liberal and proudly. Amazingly Karen and Bob still tolerate me.

simpsonc510

Nywoman... looking forward to seeing you ther!!

ms_go

Thanks, Craig. Hard to say no to a "Pretty please?" from bookchick. Pencil us in, and we'll try to keep that weekend clear.

Smeagol

Sigh.... If only Muffin and I could make it. I will have to make do with Carols " live" updates.

bookchick

Smeagol, my response to that is "Oh, poo!". Wish you and D. could fly in. A good time would be guaranteed or triple your money back. (Bob pays, of course!)

BC