shillmac

Even I am sorry for your troubles, Percy!

Seriously, one thing on top of another is never good unless it's money. Just the carpal tunnel (sp?) alone would be a pain.

I didn't realize you were planning the southeast Asis trip, but you probably mentioned it back in the fall. You're probably thinking ahead to where you'll go this fall, right? Maybe travel plans will get you through the drudgery of a slow recovery. How long before you will be able to do surgery again?

Tully is in a serious "fix" right now with her stitches and pain. She will need rehab to be able to hold an Imperial.

Come back to us soon--miss your comments.

Percy

Thanks shillmac

tully is in worse shape than I am if she cannot hold and Imperial

Yes,I am planning a Fall trip,I will keep you posted.

Thanks again (I sent you and e- mail yesterday)

Behave , I am still reading (and watching over you !)

shillmac

Got your e-mail. Haven't responded yet. I will. I've meant to write you for weeks now, but haven't been at the house where your address is in my computer. Can't access it from the "other house" and my laptop. At least, if you've been reading, you know we've been thinking about you!

tully

Been a while since this has been topped! Maybe we can still catch some stragglers deciding when to go.

Right now it looks like we have......
myself
shillmac & mr shillmac
hipvirgochick
cmerrell & friend
wickedslick & the mrs.

Anyone else?

plumboy

Do you think you could smuggle me onto the grounds? Casa Miramar is actually a pretty good distance from the main area -- they'd never know. Oh wait, I'm pretty sure Kim follows this forum. Shoot. Have fun! I'm so envious. Can you plan another one for next year? Maybe late May? Please?!

hipvirgochick

Sure plumboy - Do you think you could squeeze into my carry-on? Never to early to start planning...you're hoping for May, eh? ;-)

plumboy

I'm pretty thin, so I really do think I could do it. I'll meet you in Seattle, okay?

Yeah, next May -- or even at the same time you guys are doing it this year. I guess you'll have to check out what the weather is like, etc. But, we want to return next year in the 'green' season so we can afford to stay an entire week and so that I can finally see those elusive green tree frogs! It would be great to meet everyone too.

hipvirgochick

29 days until departure. - WHOOT!

shillmac

ai yi yi--that's 21 for me. I'll never be ready! We are going to have such a great time.

Any last minute takers? There's still time; come on down!

tully

dang I started this thread eons ago, we've definitely been waiting haven't we?

I emailed Katie again about our GTG, hopefully they can send some pins, or tags, or something....

hipvirgochick

Oh, yeah, LOL. I forgot all about that! Think she forgot about us? Well, at least Percy's buying us a round! ;-)

Plumboy will have to start the one for next May.

cmerrell

I keep reminding the friend who's coming with me, "We're going to Costa Rica next month!!!". She's excited to go as well, but just has no idea what a treat she's actually in for.

I'm still not fully unpacked from Peru and am not even bothering to put away the toiletries and other things that will be going to CR as well. I like this whole concept of taking a trip every month. If only I could support it financially...

plumboy

I hate you all. (Just kidding.)

volcanogirl

Percy, keep an eye on how many tuna melts they're buying for that puma!

shillmac

Percy, are you buying the tuna melts as well???

shillmac

And Cam. . .it will be so cool to meet you and your friend. Always fun to see someone else's eyes light up with all the amazing stuff! There are so many people I'd like to get down there just so they could have some idea of what we rave about.

I'd settle for every 3 months. 2 long trips a year like Tully (and Percy whose trips are such extravaganzas!), with a couple of short cool ones in between--like a spa weekend in Arizona. I'd like to be able to do a girl trip with my daughters every year--and pay for it. So hard to coordinate the jobs, even if I COULD! We had such fun in NYC couple of years ago. AZ is next on our agenda. . .

cmerrell

AZ sounds like a fun choice, Jill. Sedona, maybe? I was there once as a kid and remember that it was beautiful.

My grandparents used to spend their winters in Phoenix every year so we went down a few times to visit (from Utah where I grew up). In addition to Sedona, I remember liking Scottsdale and the Grand Canyon (of course!). I need to get back out there as an adult...

rivet

AZ would be a fun girly vacation... check out some awesome rates at the Fairmont Princess. Put NFAF in the IATA code. I think you can book up to 3 months in advance. An awesome property and you won't believe the price.

So many restaurants...our favorite was north of Scottsdale, towards Cave Creek at a golf course called Rancho Manana.

rivet

BTW, that code works (currently) for the Fairmont Resort and Hotels worldwide. Some of the rates are as low as $99.

Dyer

Ditto on Cave Creek area - that was my first trip to AZ last Jan. - at the age of 55! But back to this Get Together on the Osa. Ya know, I will be in New Orleans the middle of June with DH (he gets to work a little!); if I would actually buy a lottery ticket, and then actually win, I would splurge, buy a plane ticket from down south and join ya'll! Oh, you are going to have soooo much fun - I can't wait to read your posts. Shillmac - we just spent four days at our cabin in the Black Hills. There was STILL a snow drift on one side of the cabin! We did golf - in 54 to 60 degree weather. It's beautiful, you just forget about the chill!! Pura Vida