FOR EVERYONE

[crecco]

  As many of you may recall, a few months back several of us were throwing an idea around about organizing a big get together in the late spring or early summer, as it seems there is a large number of us in the midwest. I have been working on getting a map made and pin pointing locations to get some idea of an area right in the middle of all of us. Before I say anything else, I want to make it very clear that this is for everybody, not just those in the midwest. But by my rough counts from the members list there are like 40 + of us in this area, so it seemed a good place to focus on. Before I get in to it any deeper, I would like some feedback from all of you. What do you think? Would you plan on being there? What would you like to do there? How about making a weekend of it? Would you prefer a bigger city over a smaller one?
  I will not be able to organize the whole thing by myself and I do not want to. This is for all of us and I would not want to be condsidered the "boss lady". But I do plan on doing as much as I can to make sure that it will happen if enough of you are interested. I have already played around and found somewhat of a central area.
  So think about it. When would be good for everyone? We want to make sure that those who have had surgery are recovered enough to be able to enjoy it. I think that this would be a totally awesome experience for all of us. So lets put our foggy brains together and see if we can make it happen. It would be nice to get somewhat of a rough estimate of how many we can expect.
  Lets hear your opinions and suggestions.
                 Love Chris

[Brownie3321]

It sounds fabulous to me. I wouldn't be able to make it unless it is after the month of June because of my stem cell transplant. Do we have any possible dates? D

[kimmywah]

Hi all,

I think it is a wonderful thing that is happening in Springfield.  You never know if all goes well for this meeting....it might then become an annual or six monthly event...and maybe then even an international event!!  the possibilities are endless and as others have said before that there is a lot of talk around sad stuff, it is good to focus on and have something great to look forward to.  Well done and go for it...

Cheers
Kim

[crecco]

thought I would bump this up as well so that some of you can see what we have been up to.
  Chris

[crecco]

There has been a lot going on here recently, and several people have been hurt. Maybe something like this is just what we need to bring us up from the place that we are. Think about it.        Chris

[crecco]

Just trying to keep this bumped up.

[benfranklin]

Great idea to have a gathering.  
There is a place perfect for such a gathering  --- in the midwest.

It is the most beautiful, peaceful and uplifting small conference center in the world.
Overnight accomodation for up to 70.  

Dining Hall is spectacular.  Has a Shaker-like simplicity about the place.
Good for the soul.  Great food.

Located about 40 min NE of Cincinnati in Loveland OHIO

Check out the web site:    www.grailville.org

Ben Franklin

[crecco]

Just thought that I would bump this up. I want everyone to know about it and consider coming. We will try to plan it at a good time for as many as possible. And try to centralize the meeting spot as best as we can. Any and all help, suggestions ect. will help.
         Chris

[butterflytc]

Count me in please, We would love to be there Chris !

[marie3B]

I'll come for the ovca 5K. It will definitely be a walk for me! I was never a runner even before the big C!!  Assuming I'll be in okay health I'd love to be a part of it. Marie

[learninboutlife]

You know I'll stop by, continue to be my nosey self if I can! :)
Oh yeah, since I was talking to Lori --
                    here's another option for the end of the summer too --

You could come to wonderful, eventful, everyone-needs-to-see Dayton, Ohio!!! :)

Sunday, September 7th, 2 pm -- our 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness of ovca!

Should be an excellent day!!! :)

keep it in mind too -- but I will be there this spring to meet y'all if I can!!  :)
Hugs,
Fran

[Jan214]

Chris, I am glad you have been well enough to pick up the ball on this, cause I was just to sick to follow through.  Since I am not going back on chemo (no matter what onc says) for at least a couple of months I will be able to help plan it.  I met Gail (gah_70) last Saturday for dinner and it was WONDERFUL.  I would love to meet as many of you as I can and I will be there.  I think the next step would be to seee how we can narrow down a weekend.  Maybe get everyone to list every weekend they could be available and go with the weekend when the most people can be there.

[ireneo]

For those of you who are on the fence about this idea, please reconsider and go. I met up with a few people from a heart board I visit. Yes, I was nervous as all get out but once you meet, it's like being with family. The hugs, the laughter, all the excitement. It's one of the best trips I ever made and the memories are priceless. We were all from the west coast and Canada and met in Seattle. We figured there'd be a lot to do in case we ran out of things to talk about. Shoot, we could have spent the weekend in a parking lot and still not have had enough time to visit. Go for it, one and all.

[Mary 53]

I love this idea. Some of us have said we would all meet on the stage of Oprah at some high point in our lives!

Time, money, other commitments, work....(Mary; STOP!)....not sure IF I could make it...BUT, I love the idea none-the-less!

Mary

[marie3B]

I'll come no matter where you choose. Whatever is good for the group is fine with me. I would really like to meet the "neighbors". Marie

[SimplyStar]

Go for it hun, sounds good, I will try and make it and will try to drag Les along too, we both need a break .  Small town with good motels, city with one big hotel . I have respite workers for Chris  so I am free most of the time.   Marty