Bonjour! <BR>The board is so quiet. It has been a long time since I have seen posts by Elaine, Diane Woodward, Patrick, Ess, Judy, and so any others. I would like to hear from you and the many others that are so quiet. Let us know you are all okay! <BR>Gigi <BR> <BR>Gigi

How about Dan, Miriam, Ursula, Book Chick, Sheila, Kavey? <BR>Even St Cirq is quiet!

I don't know about anyone else but I've been occupied with watching more t.v. news then I should (and going to work of course) - somehow the questions on this forum seem less important then they did prior to Sept. 11th. I've always answered a lot of questions about London and Paris because we go every year, but it just does not seem very important at the moment. I suppose a lot of people feel that way. I am still planning our trip for next spring tho! I would think there are many folks out there worrying about the economy too (particularly their own) and wondering if they will have a job much longer.

I know what you mean ... it's too quiet around here lately. But I also know that dan woodlief has been posting about his upcoming trip to Italy; that Book Chick has had to cancel her trip to Paris; that Ursula was explaining the recent shooting rampage in Switzerland to us; and that Sheila posted a thread about how she was checking out of Fodors because everyone was being so hateful. <BR> <BR>Any other sightings?

Lori, <BR>In truth I feel that way as well. Two days before the attacks, I purchased two tickets to Paris. It was a great deal and I decided to splurge. All the enjoyment that I normally get from the planning is gone. I really don't even want to go. But, we will see what happens between now and then and decide what we shall do when the date draws nearer. <BR>I thought, however, the people on this board feel such kinship, they may keep in touch. I was/am concerned about so many people that it is reassuring to see their posts. So, to all who read this, let us know how you are doing, please? <BR>Take good care, <BR>Gigi

Unfortunately, a lot of people have decided to take a break from this board because of the mean and hateful postings that have been too common these past couple of months. Just look at what is being done to Rex's postings about his trip to Italy if you don't know what I mean. <BR> <BR>Some may never come back.

oops, sorry, didn't mean to post so soon. <BR> <BR>The shame of it all is that so many of the regulars had so much information to share with everyone. <BR> <BR>Major, major loss to Fodor's forums.

Does anyone have Kavey's proper email address? I wrote her a note but had it returned to me by my server saying it could not be located. I know she put it on one of the threads. I just wanted her to know that she has been missed. <BR>Thanks. <BR>

I will give her your message.

Kavey checked out after having been flamed for trying to lighten up the forum talk on several threads. Soon there will be nobody left but those anonymous posters who want to insult eachother. <BR>As for me I'm more concerned about my finances now. I'm not even thinking about travel.

Gigi, <BR>If at all possible go to Paris - as I said we are still planning our trip for next spring. The only thing that would keep us back is a gov. ban on overseas travel. I can understand they "glow" has gone off the planning but don't let the terrorists win by canceling your trip. About Kavey - I think some people on this forum were nasty to her fairly recently and perhaps she is just taking a break from it all. I miss her posts too tho.

Laura, <BR>Thank you! I hope she is well. <BR> <BR>Staying home, <BR>I can understand your feelings. My business relies on people spending money on rather discretionary items. I also have concerns about my income. I wish you well. <BR> <BR>Lori, <BR>If at all possible, I will be going. It may be my last one for a long time. <BR>I hope you, too, can go and enjoy yourself. <BR>Take care. <BR>Gigi

Gigi, Laura, Bonjour! <BR>I am here ~ new and listening to what everyone has to say.Some is not so nice but mostly the ones that are nice are very nice.I've been reading these for a few days now and have already gotten so much good info from helpful kind people.Elizabeth, you two, Ben Haines,there are so many generous people that it is easy to just dismiss the mean ones.. <BR>We made our plans for this years trip in January! and then the attacks happened, but we are leaving in a couple of weeks for Italy and expect to have a wonderful time.And now I will keep my notes to share with all the people that I am "meeting" here. <BR>Stay safe, CF

To Laura, if you can indeed get a message to Kavey, please tell her that I miss her posts too and hope she does return sometime. <BR>I always admired her spunk and enthusiasm. She seemed like such a kind soul. Please give her my fondest regards, kk in Texas

I'm still here.(not any of the above mentioned). I just use other names now because I'm too tired to reply to all the insults. I guess my ego needs a break.

I'm still here, sort of. I'm not quite in "travel mode" anymore, since my Italian vacation has ended and a new era of terror has gripped the world. <BR> <BR>It's funny. At my usual hangout (audioreview general discussion board) I'm seeing a lot of the same complaints (i.e. Where's all the regulars? What's with all these no-name flame throwers? It's not as fun here anymore!) <BR> <BR>I think that when the summer travel season of 2002 starts cranking up, we'll see plenty more interesting pure-travel threads cropping up. Things will return to normal pretty soon.

I am back, and I am here. <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

Hi, Rex.

I've been here -- just replying infrequently and feeling bummed that so many threads have taken a nasty turn.

I still exist, but the idea of traveling doesn't appeal to me much right now. I'm too busy circling the financial wagons.