I sent my daughter to the Boston GTG last January since she goes to school in Cambridge. I went to the KY/Indiana GTG in Louisville in March with Rex, Indytravel, Marcy_, carolyn, starspinners. I had lunch with cigalechanta in Cambridge in May. I will attend the NY/NJ gtg this May. The Yountville GTG is very tempting - seems like a fun group.

ky, we are counting on you for next year! All you guys -- this could be the first "national" GTG. It's easy because it's pegged to an event, Friday after Thanksgiving. Great location! Great people!

GTG with Marilyn, Joan et al? Oh what fun! Oh, gosh, gee, I'm all booked up. How disappointing! I just seem to miss the events with all the interesting, human people. Oh, maybe you'll do a west coast version soon. Anyway, have a happy holiday and great 2005.

Hey Kal -

In my relentless pursuit of taunting you last year from Kauai, you forgot to include my phone call from the Bull Shed!!!((6)) Ah, well, you can get your revenge in 8 mo' days, no?! To all you other Fodorites, you should also know that Kal had arranged it with the barkeep at the Sand Bar to give me and my hubby each a drink on him to honor my b-day - that's the kinda guy he is - big guy with an even bigger heart! Mahalo again, Kal...((r))((L))

How can you tell if a person is a fellow fodorite? I think someone should create a fodor button to wear while traveling. Any artists in the house?

Nice idea offlady, unfortunately I think some fellow Fodorites wouldn't want to be recognized in public. The ones that are willing to reveal themselves go to the GTG's!

There is a much coveted Fodors Pin. If you find out how to get one, let me know.

Offlady, we usually distribute crowns. Or hats with tiny bells.

After a couple of glasses everybody is a Fodorite! Don't believe me? Ask Kal or Budman!

joan, did you see him ? LOL GTGhelloh ~snort~ :D

I will be meeting at least one Fodorite after the New Year, here in Fl ... can't wait :D

I have been reading this board for years and I remember Elvira well and really miss her. Does anyone keep in touch with her? I was so sad when she left. Her leaving was truly a loss.

Scarlett, I am snorting too. Guess he doesn't want to meet me again after all? I can't understand it!>:-)

Ooooh we are so HURT!! :p He can have his very own GTG though, and invite all his personalities--leone, blacktie, travelsmiles, smilestravel, smilesalways, travelson, PCHsmiles, Gina, EudoraS, Nor, Norissley, SoBetraveller, GTGfromhelloh, Helen, timeisonmyside. Gosh, he's got a crowd already and that's not even half of them! :-D

I've met 2 Fodorites when they traveled to Atlanta and really enjoyed myself. I've kept in touch with a couple great people by email but haven't had the opportunity to meet them in person yet.

I may have to come out to the Calif. GTG because you guys sound like so much fun!

I've met a couple of people via e-mail too - it would be great to meet in actual real person, although I don't feel as if I'm among strangers here. How about a GTG up here in Canada?

Meesthare! I would love that! Daniel Williams and BAK and mitch..maybe next summer? Montreal? :D

joan, very funny :D
OO - you are Brilliant!!
I think he should meet praline and the two of them can drive each other over the edge for sure LOL

Hey, Scarlett, how about Toronto instead? Or - wait until the fall and come see us in Victoria, BC. :)

meesthare~Victoria sounds good too :)
I love Canada so wherever you send me I will be happy :D

jersey honey, I forgot to add my wishes for a Happy Holiday to you and your sweet kitty who will be OK for a looong time ((F))

... oh, my goodness, the three together, lol, and as usual, obsessed.

... gadzooks, keepers of the names ... how flattering, lol, not. But what wasted energy and time!

... afterall, it is the season, and thus to each of you a great holiday of peace and warmth, and properous New Year, 2005. May you spread some joy.

... in 2005, release yourselves from misguided pursuits, and do get on with ... whatever you get on with.

... try to smile, and think joyous thoughts. Ta-Ta.

Steve/Joe/whatever, you might try taking some of your own advice.

... how strange, almost spooky. Must be an east coast phenom ... the west seems refreshingly clear.