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International Virtual Travel Meeting - Sunday, November 1 @ 9:30 a.m. Pacific

REMINDER: ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS. DONT FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

It’s time for another International Travel Meeting. If you enjoy talking about travel and interacting with others that share the same passion, then this is the place for you. I was thinking about those of you that don't have local groups to meet with when I started this, though all are welcome.

There will be a limit to the number of participants. It has been determined that more than 25 is too many. You must reply to this thread to be invited. The first 24 people to respond will be admitted to the meeting. I can send more invites in case any of the those 24 people don't log in. We will have a 10 minute grace period starting at 9:30 a.m. After that any others still in the 'waiting room' can be admitted, up to 24 people. Each month everyone in the waiting room was has been admitted because inevitably some people aren’t able to join in as they had planned. If someone finds they can’t participate after all, I would appreciate it if you can let me know as soon as you know.

Each month there will be a couple of topics to discuss. More suggestions are welcome for future months. Of course we will discuss other things as well.

Topics -

This month both topics are related to packing.

  • Travel clothes:
    Many of us strive to pack in a carryon sized bag. How do you pack
    when your trip spans different seasons, climates and
    activities?

  • Packing tips:
    How do you organize clothing, paperwork, guidebooks, etc.

Please let me know in a reply to this post or with a PM if you are interested. I will then email the Zoom meeting link. If you have participated previously I already have your email address. If you haven’t you will need to send it in a PM.

See you on November 1st.

Posted by
2766 posts

Thanks for keeping this so well organized, Andrea -
include me in the invites, though I have to repeat that Sunday mornings at 9:30am are a little iffy sometimes.
I hope people include both photos/cameras and journaling in their items to discuss fitting into their carryon.

Posted by
4273 posts

Yeah, please include me! It makes me Happy when you post this info. I will get my thoughts together for our zoom.

Posted by
1321 posts

Hi Andrea --
I'd like to take part as well.
Thanks again for doing this for everyone.
SharYn

Posted by
5697 posts

Thanks, Andrea. Please count us in (only one connection) -- if my bag purchases from the recent RuMe closeout sale arrive in time I may have show-and-tell for packing.
Lauri and Ed

Posted by
777 posts

Hi Andrea,
Yes, please include me. Thanks so much for organizing these meetings.
Christine

Posted by
5294 posts

Hi Andrea,
Please count me in too!
Thanks for hosting these meetings! 😉

Posted by
10612 posts

I’ve sent the link to all of you. :-)

Posted by
7825 posts

Hi Andrea, I would like to attend this meeting. Thank you!

Jean

Posted by
317 posts

Hi, Andrea. Please include me. Thanks for organizing this!

Posted by
326 posts

Hi Andrea, I’d like to attend again as well. Thank you!

Posted by
10612 posts

Everyone should have received the link in their email. Please let me know if you didn’t get it.

Posted by
33881 posts

have you got room for the UK in your International Group?

Posted by
10612 posts

Nigel, of course. Your invite has been sent.

It’s not an international meeting without people from other countries. We welcome people from everywhere.

Posted by
1048 posts

Andrea - I joined your first meet and I would like to visit again. Do you have room to add me to your next meet?

margaret

Posted by
1002 posts

If there is room I would like to join again. Thank you!

Posted by
1162 posts

Hi Andrea,

I would like to be there if there’s still room!

Posted by
10612 posts

Invites have been sent to everyone. Unfortunately I heard from someone that their invite was for the wrong day. I’ve sent her a new invite, and I encourage the rest of you to check yours to verify that it’s for November 1. Please let me know if I need to send you a new one.

Posted by
141 posts

Hi Andrea! I'd like to participate also! Hope there's room!

Posted by
5 posts

Andrea, I've never participated one of these and would love to if there is still room. Is the 9:30 am Pacific Time?

Posted by
33881 posts

while Andrea is getting well deserved sleep, I'll pop in and say that it is indeed Pacific Time.

You need to send your email address to Andrea in a PM (click on her name in the original post) ...

are you familiar with using Zoom, tinkafriend?

Posted by
10612 posts

Nigel, thanks for the assistance. :-)

Posted by
10612 posts

Laurie Beth, I sent you an email with the zoom link. See you Sunday.

Posted by
10612 posts

Everyone who has expressed interest should have received the Zoom link.

Posted by
4103 posts

We know our weekend schedule and we’d like a zoom slot if there’s one more available please.

Posted by
9224 posts

I will try and remember since it is tomorrow and if you have space.
Thanks for organizing.

Posted by
10612 posts

Mona & Ms. Jo, I’ve sent you emails with the link.

See everyone tomorrow. Don’t forget the time change.

Posted by
797 posts

I would love to join if there is still room. Thanks

Posted by
10612 posts

June, I sent you a PM. Let me know if you have any questions.

Posted by
10612 posts

Diane, thanks for letting me know. I hope we see you next month.

Posted by
9436 posts

Great meeting, thanks Andrea and Jim!
Margaret’s Columbia Omni Heat Lightweight jacket recommendation was super helpful, i’m ordering one today. Thanks Margaret!

Posted by
10612 posts

This was another enjoyable meeting. Any suggestions for topics to discuss next month are welcome. You can post them here or send me a PM.

Posted by
2766 posts

I enjoyed learning about some crafty solutions to packing and security :-)

For next time, I had mentioned journaling / journal-keeping and photo-taking tips/stories as discussion topics.

Thanks again for getting us all together!

Posted by
326 posts

Thank you Andrea and Jim, another great meeting!

Posted by
4848 posts

Another enjoyable meeting. Thanks, everyone - and especially Andrea for hosting! I learned some things and with no in-person travel group available, these online meetings have been great!

Posted by
777 posts

Great meeting today! I really enjoyed the packing tips and seeing other travelers' accessories.

Andrea, thank you so much for hosting!

Christine

Posted by
7825 posts

Susan, I’ve had a Columbia Omni Heat Lightweight jacket for several years as my main winter coat in Seattle. I worried that the “aluminum foil” lining would be delicate, but I’ve washed mine several times in the washing machine and line dried - no worries & looks like new.

Posted by
317 posts

I enjoyed today’s meeting. Thanks for hosting it, Andrea and Jim!

Posted by
9436 posts

Jean, thanks very much, that’s really good to know. I just now ordered one.

Posted by
9436 posts

I just got the Columbia Omni Heat jacket i ordered 5 days ago and i LOVE it!!! I highly recommend it. Thank you Margaret and Jean!