Chicagoland gathering

[LUVMyBirman]

Karlynn, send him a PM

 

[Sherry]

Ah, look at you all. Man, I'm so sorry I missed it.

We actually had a little impromptu family gathering in Indy this weekend, but I'm thrilled that I was in the running for "mystery guest" - Cort, thanks for the awesome compliment.

You all look fantastic, and I think it's cool that Burair was able to come. My husband and I really enjoyed meeting him and his family (and everyone else for that matter) at the get together several years back.

I do wish you all would have something this summer. I could definitely make it up then. Think about it, Gina, the VR.Com hostest with the mostest...

 

[Guest]

Cort,

Thanks for posting all the pictures. They help keep the warm feelings alive, and allow others to realize that even "small" regional gatherings are an essential part of teh vr.com experience. Thank you for organizing the event, too.

*nods*

You are welcome ... happy to get people together, as you know.

Heck ... this gathering has prompted me to try to get a car show of sorts together with the various car-related groups/boards of which I'm a member ... we'll see how that goes this summer!

...but I'm thrilled that I was in the running for "mystery guest" - Cort, thanks for the awesome compliment.

You are welcome, my dear .



Oh ... and Gina ... got your PM ... should we start a new thread/announcement? Or wait for a bit?



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[LUVMyBirman]

Hey Cort. Let's put it up after we narrow down the location during our outing this spring! Which means...we need to find another date for spring research! Lorraine is in! It's in the works Sherry...but it does look like early Sept! I will see you before then!

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Reunions are cool..!

Reunions are cool..!

Ah, look at you all. Man, I'm so sorry I missed it.

I do wish you all would have something this summer. I could definitely make it up then. Think about it, Gina, the VR.Com hostest with the mostest...

I second that motion Sherry..!

Everyone looks so cool in the picture -- in more ways than one....brrrrr!

Hey Cort you sweetie you, a big Texas hug to you too..!

 

[Guest]

Hey Cort. Let's put it up after we narrow down the location during our outing this spring! Which means...we need to find another date for spring research! Lorraine is in! It's in the works Sherry...but it does look like early Sept! I will see you before then!

OK ... so, we're planning a spring outing AND a Septemberish outing ... correct? What about the CHD Golf event in September? Hmm...guess we need to set a date for the spring gathering then ... and get the word out on that, too .

So much to keep track of ... lol! But, it's all good .

Everyone looks so cool in the picture -- in more ways than one....brrrrr!

Oh, my dear, that is putting it "politically correct", I'd say ... lol. It was one of those days where the forecasted/actual high temp did not FEEL like it sounded it should ... if that makes any dang sense.

Anyway ... I can't believe I forgot to do this here, too ... name names! So ... using Pic # 2 at the table ... names, L-R:
Steve (VR)
Burair (VR)
Carol (ACHA)
Bill (VR)
Shaun (ACHA)
Jen (Shaun's fiance)
Gina (VR)
Lorraine (VR)

Oh yeah ... and me, you ask? Well, I'm behind the camera. Oh ... and the TV is up and to my right (behind Lorraine) .

Hey Cort you sweetie you, a big Texas hug to you too..!

*grins*

I'll take that big Texas hug, darlin' ... and return with a big hug from me, too! (I'd say a big Illinois hug, but that just doesn't seem to have the "umph" of a big Texas hug....he he!)



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[LUVMyBirman]

Cort - The spring "outing" is to investigate sites for the "fall outing" Though, everyone is welcome! How about Sat April 26th or Sun 27th? May looks CRAZY!

Lorraine?

 

[Guest]

Ohhh...I see now, sorry 'bout that, Gina . he he.


Well, lessee ... April 26/7 is out for me ... the 26th is my sister's birthday.

With Easter being March 23 ... what about the following weekend ... March 29/30?



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[LUVMyBirman]

No can do on the March date We will have to come up with an alternative. Can you do 4/27 Cort? Check with Lorraine too@ If we need to make it early June....so be it!

 

[Lorraine]

Gina: It looks like April 27th would work for me. How about you Cort: If not, the beginning of June? May is out.

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Yes, 4/27 works. If anything....Lorraine and I could meet Cort? It should not take all of us to determine location. Geneva in only so big Though, it is always nice to see you my dear. Let us know how you feel

 

[Guest]

Though, it is always nice to see you my dear.

Awwweeee

*blushes*

He he

It's always good to see you, darlin' .

April 27 MAY work ... just don't really know what sis and bro-in-law have planned for that "birthday weekend". Joy's Bday is April 26 ... his is April 25. I would SUSPECT I could "get away" for a bit, even on Sunday. Though, course, that's about the time I try to get the older 4 MCs out for the year . Let's plan for April 27 ... then, if I can't go ... you and Lorraine can do the honors .


OH...BTW ... the $10 to ValveReplacement and $10 to ACHA is now in the mail ... sent this morning, Friday, March 7.



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[LUVMyBirman]

Sounds great Cort. Thank you for sending in the funds.

 

[Guest]

*nods*

You are welcome .



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[carolrai]

Hey guys! Just wanted to say how great it was meeting everyone! I am looking forward to the next gathering! ..Yea...I know I was standing on the parking block...was trying to look taller myself!!

 

[Guest]

Hey Carol,

Glad you had a good time!


I think, by now, VR and ACHA should've received the $10 I sent on behalf of the group....



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[Guest]

OK....just checking on a few things here....

1) I sure hope the $10 was received....

2) Gina/Lorraine ... still on for April 27? I'm going to see if I can make it.... I did mention it on ACHA, too, in case anyone else from there would like to join us in looking....

3) Are we still looking at the first weekend of September for the fall gathering (i.e. September 6)?


Just checking ... weeks and weekends this year are starting to fill up ... quickly .



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[LUVMyBirman]

Hey Cort, yes.....still planning on it! Both dates I located a list of parks/picnic grounds in the area. On 4/27 will look for a place to meet for lunch.:Let's say 12PM, Geneva. Loction TBA. This could also be our alternate for a rain date on 9.6, etc.

PS>>>>>Could not recall the name. Located it. Here is the place for 4/27. Been a number of years. It is great!
http://themillraceinn.com/np/dining_room.htm

 

[Guest]

Awesome, Gina!

I'm starting a NEW thread tonight .



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