Sacramento Meeting for February

Thanks for the message Eileen. I plan on being there this time. I've missed the last 3 because we were traveling at the time. But, I'll be at this one. Lots of stuff on our upcoming trip to Barcelona and Paris via Provence and Burgundy.

I'm so disappointed that I can't make it. We are having a wedding reception for my daughter that day. Larry, I am really looking forward to talking to you about your trip plans, since I will following in your footsteps so to speak. I have a similar itinerary and I think we will be there around the same time.

Hello Eileen, I would like to attend the Sacramento meeting. Andrea informed me of these meetings a couple of months ago, but this will be my first opportunity to attend. I am planning a trip to Paris and Italy next year and would love to meet experienced fellow travelers.

Rainie, we'd love to meet you; hopefully, the weather won't be too rainy for travel (rim shot)...Sorry, my cat typed that ;-).........Seriously, I hope the weather cooperates on I-80 for your trip! Just a reminder - this isn't open to Sacramento residents only - anyone who wants to travel here is welcome! Just Google the street address given above, print off the map (or write down the directions) and come on over! Basically, Panera Bread is located at I-5 and I-80, then you drive east for only one exit - not too convoluted. Aim for the Barnes and Noble... Rainie, bring a list of questions, your stack of guidebooks, that suitcase you're not too sure about, whatever - if we can help, we'd be happy to. Hope you can make it!

It'll be great to see you again, Larry! I hope you have pictures ;-) Your trip is one we've been planning but not quite taking...maybe in the next trip or two, so I'll be interested in your plans. Welcome home!

Thanks Eileen, I'll bring lots of stuff and my computer. Welcom to Rainie. We have some great info for you.

Just received confirmation - The Husband says he might make an appearance! As a bonus, we can talk about Andrea. I mean really - she chose her daughter over us - US?!? I question her commitment...;-)

Ok....I can't take it. I have rescheduled the reception so you can't talk about me behind my back. Not really, but maybe I'll have to run a few errands in the morning in the Natomas area! It probably won't happen, but you just won't know if I will show up or not!!

We hope to be there, too. Lots of questions for our trip..only 4 months away now!

WOW - On Saturday my in-laws called to say they just couldn't make any more trips to Europe; we'd better go without them. By Monday evening, I had flights and hotels booked! Mother-in-law decided SHE still has at least one more trip in her! WHEW! Kind of a whirlwind thing...but when you've already done your research - no matter how many years old some of it is LOL - things go much faster. We booked 3 flights on Sunday, and I already knew where I wanted to stay so even booking Oktoberfest accomodations was no trouble - on opening weekend, too - plus I got my first choice in Sorrento. This is why you should continually daydream about those future European trips...;-)......and collect those hotel recommendations from the Helpline! Oktoberfest and limoncello, here I come!!!

Oktoberfest...get out the shopping list. Limoncello...I'll drink to that! ;-)

How exciting! Look forward to hearing all the details of your trip Eileen.

I'm sorry I won't be able to come this Saturday. Eileen, I'd love to hear what you have planned for Sorrento (besides a gallon of limoncello)!

That's so great Eileen! I had to laugh at how fast you put it together =) I love Sorrento! It's amazing! For me, it's right up there with Paris and the Berner Oberland. Have a super great trip!

I just recently found out about your meetings in Sacramento, and my husband and I would like to attend the one on Feb. 19 at 10:00 a.m. We have been to Europe several times (together and apart), and we always follow Rick Steves recommendations. We are Cindy and Phil.

Hi, Cindy and Phil! I'm looking forward to meeting you in person. I'll have 'something blue' sitting on the table...oh, like a Rick Steves' guidebook - so you can find us. Oh, and we'll be the good-looking group ;-)

Now Kat, WHY would you assume "a gallon of limoncello" in Sorrento? I'm terribly offended 8^D

"Now Kat, WHY would you assume "a gallon of limoncello" in Sorrento?" Lol...she has met you before!! Your secret is out that you spend the "franchise fee" that should rightfully go to Frank on wine!! ;-) We are all on to you. That is why the franchise fee should be entrusted to moi!

........because I saw a picture of Eileen drinking lemoncellos out of a Rolling Rock beer mug!

Whoa - I must have had a FEW gallons; I don't remember THAT. Must have received a Vulcan mind meld..."Forget..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuQCt5xWeDc

Hey, I'm Stinker. I'm an elderly ('seasoned') kitty-cat who allows Eileen to take care of me. I just wanted to 'bump' this thread up to the very top 'cuz that's where it belongs. If you don't keep my Momma Cat's post near the top, you're gonna hear from Pumpkin, Baby, and Big Boy... >..<

Stinker must be the best BUMP I've ever seen...

Hey Momma Cat, I may make it after all. Tell Stinker to back off!

That was close - Pumpkin was putting the finishing touches on her manifesto...

Pumpkin here. I'm 'seasoned', too; Momma Cat says I'm an ol' curmudgeon. When I think the other kitties are getting too close to me I like to growl and let out a VERY loud shriek that Momma Cat says sounds like an insane, asthmatic couger. Whatever. (grooms paw) Anyway, just a reminder that the meeting is this Sat. Be there or be a dog. Dogs smell badly. (saunters off)

I'm sorry - I had to leave the computer for JUST a minute...The cats spend a lot of time around the computer, and apparently have figured out a thing or two. Andrea, I guess you can come. On and Off. Hot and Cold. Coming. NOT Coming. Coming. Kinda flaky...Probably won't come...But might...

We'll see.....

Okay, it's official...I will be coming on Saturday. And I will be bringing a "special guest" with me. ;-) Are you sure you will be there a little early Eileen? If I remember correctly, ya'll mosey in later than everyone else!!

Just for that, I 'm gonna come VERY fashionably late ;-) And who's the "special guest"? Vern Yip, J. Daniels, J. Cuervo, G. Fiddich (yeah, yeah, it's "Glenfiddich"...just go with me)? Anybody we know?!? Anybody YOU know LOL?!? Baby and Big Boy may say 'hi' later; it's daytime; therefore they're cat-napping. Their typing gets really sloppy when they're sleepy...

Whoa! It looks like I can come after all. I'm bringing my friend Bernard.
Looks like we might need a banquet room! aka kitty >^..^<

Cool! See you two tomorrow...

Something came up, and my husband and I won't be able to attend the meeting.

Cindy and Phil, sorry you can't make it this month; there's always March 19th...I understand that things come up sometimes!