Mini Meet & Greet in NC (November)

[Dewey]

For anyone interested - Cin, Jack (EasyType2), Dawn, Carwy, hubby & myself are getting together on Wednesday, November 21st @ 11:00 am (at the Cracker Barrel on Tunnel Road in Asheville). If you are in the area & are interested in attending, please post here or PM us. I've invited EdnBama, but am unsure of his schedule, so I don't know if he'll be able to attend or not (am hoping so, though!!!). Anyway, I'm considering it a mini meet & greet, so anyone who's in the area & wants to join us is more than welcome! Looking forward to the meet & hoping to see some more friends join! :)

[EasyType2]

Thanks for setting this up, Dews.

I hope some other members can attend.

[cheryl]

YOu guys are so close but so far :( :( wish I could.....


Cheryl

[gambi]

I'm in Charlotte! I would love to come, unfortunatley that is the week of Thanksgiving and I would never be able to get off work, I also think my parents might be in town.

It sounds like fun - maybe I can catch you next time!

[gettingby]

Cool idea to post this Dew.:)

Cheryl and Gambi, sorry you can't make it:( but I promise there will be other meets. I've met up with Dew and family a few times already. It's so much fun.:)

Dew, I sure hope Ed can make it. I would love to meet him. :)

[Dawn]

Oh my gosh I'm so excited. I live 2 minutes from Cracker Barrel and I am looking forward to meeting everyone!!!!!!!
Dawn :)

[gettingby]

Oh my gosh I'm so excited. I live 2 minutes from Cracker Barrel and I am looking forward to meeting everyone!!!!!!!
Dawn :)
Soo cool Dawn. I know you are just gonna love Dew, Carwy, Tim (her better half,lol), and Jack. They are all fabulous people.:D

[EasyType2]

How will we find you Dawn? Or how will you find us? Should we make a big sign "LOOKING FOR DAWN"?

[notme]

Look for the Lady with the pump on her chest Dawn!!! :D

[gettingby]

Look for the Lady with the pump on her chest Dawn!!! :D
LOL Nancy.
Trust me Dawn. You will know Dew when you see her !!! :D

[EasyType2]

Well, if you don't spot Dews, look for the guy older than dirt.

[gettingby]

Well, if you don't spot Dews, look for the guy older than dirt.
You are not older than dirt. Older than Fred Flintstone maybe but not dirt. :D :D

[Dawn]

Well...I'll be the gal carrying the baggie of low carb tortillas...I never go to a restuarant without them. I'll also be carrying a little pink box...this holds my flavorings for water....and I imagine I'll also have some splenda and a small bottle of coffee flavoring. :D For real.

Now....can you imagine how much I would be bringing for a weekend Meet & Greet? :laugh:

The guy I sit next to in a few of my classes teases me and calls it the "Camp Store".

Dawn :)

[Dawn]

....and if those aren't enough clues you could always take a peek at my member profile...there is a picture of me there.

See you soon!!!!

[gettingby]

Well...I'll be the gal carrying the baggie of low carb tortillas...I never go to a restuarant without them. I'll also be carrying a little pink box...this holds my flavorings for water....and I imagine I'll also have some splenda and a small bottle of coffee flavoring. :D For real.

Now....can you imagine how much I would be bringing for a weekend Meet & Greet? :laugh:

The guy I sit next to in a few of my classes teases me and calls it the "Camp Store".

Dawn :)
LOL !!!!! :rofl:
I know we are all gonna have a great time.:D

[jeggeman31]

How far away is this from Maden? Maybe this will give my wife a reason to go visit her sister.

[Dawn]

How far away is this from Maden? Maybe this will give my wife a reason to go visit her sister.

I didn't see a Maden, NC but I did find a Maiden, NC...could that be it? If so then it is pretty close...just an hour and half away.

Dawn :)

[EasyType2]

What Dawn said.

[jeggeman31]

I didn't see a Maden, NC but I did find a Maiden, NC...could that be it? If so then it is pretty close...just an hour and half away.

Dawn :)

Ya that is it thanks, I will have to see if we are hosting Thanksgiving dinner or not. If not we will be in North Carolina for Thanksgiving. If we are, then North Carolina will be here :D

[EasyType2]

Be glad to have you join us, Jim. Just don't get lost in Asheville as I usually do.

[Carwy]

Well, if you don't spot Dews, look for the guy older than dirt.

So what was it like when the world was flat. :hmmmm2:

[Dewey]

So what was it like when the world was flat. :hmmmm2:
Heck! You ought to know, Carwy......




You told me! LOL :rofl:

Looking forward to seeing everyone & meeting forum friends in person!

[gettingby]

Ya that is it thanks, I will have to see if we are hosting Thanksgiving dinner or not. If not we will be in North Carolina for Thanksgiving. If we are, then North Carolina will be here :D
That would be so cool Jim. I hate that you didn't have time to visit when you were here for that wedding

[shockme]

please remember-tons of pics!!!!!!!! trish

[EasyType2]

< puts new batteries in camera >

[gettingby]

< puts new batteries in camera >
<hides from camera>
Keep that thing away from me. LOL. :T

[EdnBama]

I think this NC meet/greet is a great idea. Glad to see folks are committed to going!

As for me, I'm not sure yet if I'll be able to get there. Despite the holiday season, this is a busy time for me at work and I may not be able to swing the time off to get up there.

I will see what I can do though!

If I can't, make sure you have some fun for me!

--Ed

[gettingby]

I think this NC meet/greet is a great idea. Glad to see folks are committed to going!

As for me, I'm not sure yet if I'll be able to get there. Despite the holiday season, this is a busy time for me at work and I may not be able to swing the time off to get up there.

I will see what I can do though!

If I can't, make sure you have some fun for me!

--Ed
Hope you can make it Ed. I've been dying to meet you for quite some time. If you can't, we will have extra fun for you. :D

[Dewey]

I think this NC meet/greet is a great idea. Glad to see folks are committed to going!

As for me, I'm not sure yet if I'll be able to get there. Despite the holiday season, this is a busy time for me at work and I may not be able to swing the time off to get up there.

I will see what I can do though!

If I can't, make sure you have some fun for me!

--Ed

Ed, if you can get off from work, that would be awesome. If you can't, I understand...but I sure hope to see you there - I have a big teddy bear hug with your name on it! ;)

[jeggeman31]

Thanksgiving is in Ohio this year, so NC will be at my house. Maybe next round

[EasyType2]

Sorry about that Jim. Have a happy Turkey day.

[gettingby]

Sorry to hear that Jim. There's always next year. We hope to make this a yearly thing. :D

[ladytaz]

I am SOOOOOOOO jealous!! No way I can afford it right now .... heck, I can't even afford to pay attention these days! LOL

Now if any of y'all come back down thru Atlanta, and hit I-20 going west, let me know!!! I'll meet ya at my Cracker Barrell here!! Heck, I got two of'em close by! ;)

Y'all have LOADS fun!!!! And YES, LOTS of pics!! ;)

[gettingby]

I am SOOOOOOOO jealous!! No way I can afford it right now .... heck, I can't even afford to pay attention these days! LOL

Now if any of y'all come back down thru Atlanta, and hit I-20 going west, let me know!!! I'll meet ya at my Cracker Barrell here!! Heck, I got two of'em close by! ;)

Y'all have LOADS fun!!!! And YES, LOTS of pics!! ;)
Lissa, if I ever get to Georgia, you will definitely be the first person I visit. :D :D

[Dewey]

Jim, sorry you can't make it this year. Hopefully next round?

Lissa, I'll be sure to swing by your way when I'm in the area. It would be awesome to meet up. I've loved talking with you on IM. :)

[ladytaz]

Lissa, if I ever get to Georgia, you will definitely be the first person I visit. :D :D


Lissa, I'll be sure to swing by your way when I'm in the area. It would be awesome to meet up. I've loved talking with you on IM. :)

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Dawn]

6 days and counting to the m & g!

Weather update....this week COLD. Even saw some snow flurries today. YIPPEE!!! :party:
Well, okay it wasn't big fluffy flakes and it didn't stick....but it counts!!! Not sure what the weather will be in a week...but I'll keep ya posted.

[EasyType2]

Weather is looking fair but coolish, Dawn.

Do NOT use dirty words on this site, please. Like "sn*w". This is a family site.

[EdnBama]

I am SOOOOOOOO jealous!! No way I can afford it right now .... heck, I can't even afford to pay attention these days! LOL

Now if any of y'all come back down thru Atlanta, and hit I-20 going west, let me know!!! I'll meet ya at my Cracker Barrell here!! Heck, I got two of'em close by! ;)

Y'all have LOADS fun!!!! And YES, LOTS of pics!! ;)

Small world, Taz. I love ATL. (That takes care of the east side of you.) When I lived in Auburn, I'd go up that way at least once every month or too. Now, though, it's less frequent since I'm in the Montgomery area.

I have friends in Douglasville. (That takes care of the west side of you.)

Guess I just need to hone in closer to Lithia Springs next time I'm up that way! :five:

[Dawn]

Do NOT use dirty words on this site, please. Like "sn*w". This is a family site.

You are so right, my apologies. My mom taught me better than that....she hated the 'S' word. Started dreading fall as just meant the 'W' word was coming.

[ladytaz]

Small world, Taz. I love ATL. (That takes care of the east side of you.) When I lived in Auburn, I'd go up that way at least once every month or too. Now, though, it's less frequent since I'm in the Montgomery area.

I have friends in Douglasville. (That takes care of the west side of you.)

Guess I just need to hone in closer to Lithia Springs next time I'm up that way! :five:


Hee Hee Hee .... well, to get to ATL, you've gotta go right through Lithia Springs! [Lee Rd. and Thornton Rd. exits] ;)

I hate ATL! Well, I hate driving in it!! LOL Not all that fond of D'ville either for that matter [gotta go there tomorrow to pick up my Metformin and some more test strips]! LOL Really, I don't like to drive anywhere with lots of traffic! Put me in the sticks, and I'm a happy camper! I'll drive all day and night! LOL

[gettingby]

Getting closer peeps !!!!!!!!
Woo Hoo !!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

[Dawn]

:party:
I'm excited.

[Alaska]

:party:
I'm excited.

I'm excited your excited :T
(kicks dew while he is at it)

[gettingby]

I'm excited your excited :T
(kicks dew while he is at it)
Jealous Alaska?
And don't you be kicking Dew !!!!!!!!!!

[Alaska]

Jealous Alaska?
And don't you be kicking Dew !!!!!!!!!!


(kicks gettin too! PLUS a bite to be determined at a later date)

[Dewey]

LOL - You're Always excited, Alaska!! :-

We're HERE & made it safe & sound! It IS getting closer & I'm excited, too! :D

[notme]

We are all there with you Dewey!! Have a wonderful time and think about us all!!! :party:

[EdnBama]

Alas, the workplace wildebeest will have me in place through Wednesday.

I hope all that are able to make the Asheville meet have a splendidly fun time!

[EasyType2]

Ed, I'll stuff a chunk of chocolate in Dewey in your honor.

[gettingby]

(kicks gettin too! PLUS a bite to be determined at a later date)
Nibble away big boy !!!!!!!;)

Alas, the workplace wildebeest will have me in place through Wednesday.

I hope all that are able to make the Asheville meet have a splendidly fun time!
Aw Ed. Tell the wildebeest that you would rather spend time with friends than listen to her c r a p !! LOL.:)
Wait, maybe you better not. I can't afford to keep you up until you find a new job. :D

[EdnBama]

Aw Ed. Tell the wildebeest that you would rather spend time with friends than listen to her c r a p !! LOL.:)
Wait, maybe you better not. I can't afford to keep you up until you find a new job. :D

Fortunately, that was metaphorical. The real wildebeest is long gone!

[gettingby]

Fortunately, that was metaphorical. The real wildebeest is long gone!
I'm glad of that. From what I heard, she was a real witch to work for.

[Alaska]

Jealous Alaska?
And don't you be kicking Dew !!!!!!!!!!
anyone's chat name that starts with "G" or "D" should get bit!
and I'm not sayin where !!

[Carwy]

Ed I'm so sorry you can not make it. I was so wanting to talk with you again.

[gettingby]

anyone's chat name that starts with "G" or "D" should get bit!
and I'm not sayin where !!
:rofl: haha !!!

[Alaska]

:rofl: haha !!!

watch it..I'ma git youz guyz

[BriOnH]

Being a student sucks at times!!! I MISS $$$!!! And wish I could be there :( .

[gettingby]

Being a student sucks at times!!! I MISS $$$!!! And wish I could be there :( .
Brian, I would love to meet you. You seem like such a cool and level headed guy. :)

[EdnBama]

I'm looking forward to our next visit together too, Carwy.

Hopefully, it'll happen before too much more time passes.

Ed I'm so sorry you can not make it. I was so wanting to talk with you again.

[Dawn]

watch it..I'ma git youz guyz

Ohhh...I haven't heard a youz guyz in ages!!! It brings back memories of growing up in Michigan. I forgot I once had that in my vocabulary.:T

Dawn

[gettingby]

Alaska, you know I love ya !!!!!!!!:D :D

I'm soooooooo excited about tomorrow.:D :D

[EasyType2]

See youse guys in the morning.

Asheville or Bust.

[Dewey]

See youse guys in the morning.

Asheville or Bust.

Word up, Easy! Looking forward to seeing you & Cin again, and to meeting Dawn! :thumbsup: It will be fun!

Ed & Brian, sorry you cannot make it....Perhaps next round? Here's hoping to hook up again with both of you in the near future! In the meantime, (((((Hugs))))) to both of you!!

[shockme]

i wish i could go! :( so-make sure you take tons of pics! have fun! trish

[EasyType2]

Very promising weather at the mo. A bit of light fog early on. The drive over the hill isn't bad except in fog, or with ice on the pavement. Forecast for Asheville today is cloudy and 70 F.

[shockme]

Very promising weather at the mo. A bit of light fog early on. The drive over the hill isn't bad except in fog, or with ice on the pavement. Forecast for Asheville today is cloudy and 70 F.

70?! oh man-now i'm really ticked i can't go....trish

[Dawn]

Ohhhh!!!!!!!
It was fabulous!!!!!! I'm sorry Cin couldn't make it...she was feeling sick.
I absolutely loved meeting my online friends. We had a great time sharing a meal together at the Cracker Barrel and then sitting outside in the rocking chairs chatting. The weather was perfect and each person was a delight!!!!
I've posted so far 3 pics in the photo gallery...members meeting members.
Dawn :)

[notme]

A cuter group, I have never seen!!!!!! :D You guys look like you had so much fun. I LOVE the pics. Sorry to hear Cin was sick. :(

[EasyType2]

A very nice meet....

Pics in Photo Gallery.

[notme]

How cute is this group??? http://www.diabetesforums.com/gallery/files/8/6/9/2/DSCN0319.JPG

Cary Jack, Tim, Dewey and Dawn??? Is that right?

[shockme]

that is one good looking bunch of people! glad you guys had fun! trish

[EasyType2]

Right Trish! I'm the one older than dirt. Carwy is the one from the "flat earth" era. I've heard rumors that a program to remove "redeye" had to be used on his dome, due to flash reflection. ;-)

[Dewey]

It was so much fun to meet you Dawn & it was a real pleasure seeing you again, Jack!! Thanks so much for breakfast! We were sorry that Cin couldn't make it, but perhaps next round? We really enjoyed visiting, and hope to do something like this again in the very near future! Thanks everyone! It was a great day & wouldn't have been possible without you, our friends. :)

[Dawn]

i wish i could go! :( so-make sure you take tons of pics! have fun! trish

Trish....wish you could have made it too....I'd really like to meet you.

[EdnBama]

It's great to hear everyone who met in Asheville had such a good time. I have enjoyed looking at the photos and seeing the happy faces!

[EasyType2]

Ed, a couple of us had a brief chat about a mini-meet next spring/early summer, possibly in Chattanooga. No date, time, or venue set. All are open to discussion.

Any others in that general area interested?

[EdnBama]

Ed, a couple of us had a brief chat about a mini-meet next spring/early summer, possibly in Chattanooga. No date, time, or venue set. All are open to discussion.

Any others in that general area interested?

Thanks for letting me know that. I'm up for that.

Timing is everything for me next year, though, due to my job. My ability to get out of town will be heavily controlled by my work schedule at certain times, if any thing is planned during the work week.

For example, the last week of May and the first two weeks of June are out for me. The weeks of July 15th and July 22nd will be tough for me too.

Weekends in general, during that time, will be fine. A mini-meet on a weekend in Chattanooga would be near perfect for me. (Chattanooga is only a four hour drive, give or take, for me.)

If folks wanted to meet a bit further south, I'd be willing to help facilitate something for Birmingham, Huntsville, or Montgomery -- or even Atlanta.

[EasyType2]

Ta for your scheduling probs, Ed. It might be best to create a thread just for the purpose of discussing/planning such a mini-meet. Chattanooga was suggested due to it being more or less central to several DF members we know are interested, including you and LadyTaz in Ga. Huntsville is not a bad idea either.

[Dewey]

I had a blast meeting everyone & look forward to future events!

I'm up for almost anywhere, but like Ed, I don't think June would work for me (or others) anyway. First, because the other, larger meet & greets are going to be in that month & two, I have to work while my co-worker is on her honeymoon (& am not yet sure what days she'll be gone). Maybe as time progresses, we can figure out the plans in better detail.

In the meantime, a fun day was had by all & I'm glad we were able to get together with those who could make it. :)