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anyone else?

Marilyn

Have a wonderful time! Wish I could be there! We'll be expecting a full report soon, with photos.

nancy

Count me in. I will be bringing Art Hussey so that makes 2 more. Really looking forward to meeting everyone. Karen, I have e-mailed a RSVP to your home. Thanks so much for providing your home. Nancy

Jocelyn_P

Next weekend, all!

Iregeo

Where did you decide to hold it?

Jocelyn_P

At Karen (kmoncrief)'s house in La Jolla. Are you in the area? If so, email Karen at [email protected] and she can give you directions.

Iregeo

Thanks, Jocelyn, but I'm going to have to pass. I am in L.A., but can't make it to La Jolla. I hope you all have a fantastic time and report on all the fun!

Calamari

I will not be able to make it after all. We are taking the MIL to L.A. for the weekend. Have a Wonderful time!

jody

Art and Nancy!

Have a great time! You left coasters know how to do IT!

singlegalzzz

Wow, this sounds like a fun *soiree*! I'd love to attend but 1) I don't live in L.A. anymore, and 2) I'll be in Paris this Saturday. But y'all have a great time!

singlegalzzz

BTW, I must say I'm quite surprised and also impressed by the hostess's generosity toward online strangers. I must not get out of the house much (wait...I think I do...), but I've never heard of this before!

Art

We have had several GTG's in So Cal. I have hosted 4 of them at my home in the past3 years. I've not had any problems and they have always been fun.

Jocelyn_P

I noticed that no one has reported on the party last night so I'll start...I'm not a good candidate to write a full GTG report as I left while the night was still young--hopefully someone else will fill in the blanks.

First and foremost, thanks to Karen and Gary for opening their beautiful home to a bunch of strangers! What a great venue for this event.

There were about 20-25 people there by my guesstimate. Everyone brought delicious food and great wine (a generous soul even brought an Amarone--thanks to whoever that was!).

It was such a treat to meet Karen (kmoncrief), maitaitom (and Tracy), Joy, Art, Treesa, Irit, and so many others that I've been chatting with here as well as friends of Karen's.

Art brought several photo albums that many fellow travelers enjoyed. Art has so many great experiences to share and I look forward to hearing about his upcoming trips.

Calamari, we missed you! I hope you had a good time in LA but we sure wish you and your MIL could have joined us.

I didn't see anyone taking pictures, sorry.

johnchas55

I second Jocelyn P's comments. Thanks to Karen-- you and Gary's hospitality was so appreciated. Your home is beautiful. Enjoyed meeting all your San Diego area friends and exchanging travel tips. A great GTG. Sounds like you have a fantastic trip planned for this spring. FYI Fodorites-- Maitaitom is just as humorous in person. Diane.

Jocelyn_P

ttt

sfowler

The SoCals have always been camera-shy

I would be more than happy to post any that were taken on the fodorite page -- just send them to me at [email protected]

Barbara

And I wasn't able to go. And I had planned to take my camera.

Jocelyn, would you email me directly, please? [email protected]. I'm registering my daughter with the regional center and I wondered if you might have any input.

kmoncrief

Thanks to all of you who came! It was fun to meet and place faces with names.

message to singlegazz!!! Yes you must get out more often! I met Gary my husband on Matchmaker.com so inviting online Fodorites seemed so natural!

Looking forward to hearing about your trip Jocelyn,and thanks Tom for the info,very funny.I am copying it for the 'Sienna Seven',actually we did become eight but havent changed it!
Let us know when you guys are down this way again...

Thanks again to all for coming...Karen

Jocelyn_P

By the way, Karen, the Venice restaurant we'd talked about is Cantinone Storico. If you run a search here you'll find directions.

Thanks again!