Dr. Betty

NOW THIS is a COMMUNITY! <BR> <BR>Wouldn't it be great if we could click onto the Travel Talk page and find a listing of scheduled Fodorite gatherings from around the world? That way, when your'e away from home, wherever that might be, you could find your homies and make contact. <BR> <BR>David Downing, Community Coordinator, what do you think? Can the Europhiles be coordinated? <BR> <BR>Dr. Betty

Beth

I'm in for a Chicago get together. I work downtown right on the Chicago River. There are tons of fun places to choose from. We could do tea at the Four Seasons or there is the 95th Club in the John Hancock. It has a wonderful view and great food. Sounds like fun! Who wants to organize? I'd be happy to help. <BR>Beth

carolyn

I would like to be included in the Cincinnati (or Louisville) meeting.

Debbie

If anyone wants to do the Chicago get together-count me in ! I will be happy to help with anything. If downtown Chicago doesn't work out-maybe Schaumburg or near the airport for closer connections? Thanks,Debbie

s.fowler

I've moved the Chicago group to another thread so we don't get lost in the Texas flurry!

Monica

Hi Joy, I started having "fodorites" get togethers when I met several others in Paris last May 1999. I know that there have been others. I have them almost every month. Even had one in NYC where Dawn, Maira, and I met the marketing person at Fodors. <BR> <BR>Beth, I'm planning on having a luncheon this Saturday in Bethesda and will email you directly with the information. <BR> <BR>I met Joy for drinks in Paris the other night. Had a very nice time talking about our trips.

stacey

JODI--- I'm just outside of Worcester, MA......

Tammy

Great to hear from other fodorites out there from the Cincinnati area. Anyone else out there?

Tammy

Ooops, Rex, I forgot to add that I know exactly where the Omni is located. How does that sound to everyone. <BR> <BR>Tony and Emily, would March 4 work for you guys?

Tony Hughes

March 4th sounds fine. What about in Nicholsons, the Scottish pub/restaurant, that would make me feel at home (complete with outrageous prices, just like Edinburgh!) <BR> <BR>the 3rd is probably a day early - I dont arrive from Newark until after 7pm and unless I intraveneously inject myself with raw coffee, I think I would be dribbling into the soup by 8.30. <BR> <BR>This is cool, do we get to wear badges ie 'Hi, I AM TONY' ??

pam

What happened to the Texas flurry? (tornado?) Richard, kk? Helloooo..... <BR> <BR>

kk

I know...it's strange....we just wimped out. And I know Linda is up in/near Dallas. Yooohooo, Linda....and others. Janis in my own work place is a fodorite and she and I can come to a bash together. And then there's Anna 2.5 hours south of Houston....surely many many more.

JanisB

KK, Pam, Richard - Yes, Count me in. I'm here in Houston with KK and willing (more than willing) to travel for a Fodorites get-together. San Antonio sounds good - or Austin. Love both places! <BR> <BR>Janis

cherie

Tony, if you two do California, I checked the SAA calendar....there's highland games in northern california in March and April. -Cherie

kk

Tony, on one of your trips to the US, you really should come visit Texas. It <BR>is a hoot. Quite unique, as you might expect. Surely you are going to see <BR>more than NJ?!?! <BR>BTW, I tried to send this message to your msn.com email address and it bounced back, Mr. Stellarossa!

pam

Well, to continue Richard's line of thinking, if we want to go to MY mom's house y'all (can you believe I typed 'you guys' first?? what's this state coming to?) are going to have to come to Austin. <BR> <BR>Proposed meeting sites: <BR>Center of the Capitol rotunda <BR>Bar at the Menger Hotel in SA <BR>Cafe at IKEA in Houston--we could have Swedish meatballs and pretend we're elsewhere <BR>Fredericksburg Brewing Company, F'burg <BR> <BR>

Richard

kk, Pam, Janis, et al; I will be in Houston 1/25-27 for seminars at the JW Marriott (Westheimer and 610). Is this a possible time for a Fodor-do? A suggestion, meet at Pappadeaux, or whatever? My wife needs to arrange time off so kindly post your replies ASAP, I'm self employed so that's not a problem for me.

Emily

Tammy <BR>We could make it March 4th, no problem. Are we still planning on the Omni? There are two restaurants there, the Cafe at the Palm Court and Orchids. I've never been to either but the Palm Court seems to be more my speed. <BR>Any others interested in joining us in Cincinnati?

Lauren

Any meetings planned for the southeast?? Or perhaps somewhere in Europe this Dec/Jan? Would love to be around some fellow travelers!

kk

Pam, what do you think? Can you make Houston in Jan.25-27, 2001--sometime in that time frame? <BR>I am going to start a separate thread, as Chicago has done. That should take our little Texas "flurry" away and make things tidier. <BR>I also think I will see if Dr. Betty Fordor wants to come join us from her base a little farther north.