MICHIGAN: Are We Still On?

13 years ago

Hey gang, before I pack up the car, are we still on for Monday, August 23?

On a side note--it was DH's spontaneous idea to drive up to MI but the next day he asked "maybe I should rethink this, are your friends going to laugh at me?" He knows I have shared with the CF his complete lack of domestic skills and that he is referred to as the "house guest".

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wizardnm
13 years ago
I am Planning on being there!!!

I do need a head count and then I'll call the restaurant.

Nancy
annie1992
13 years ago
I'm in! Tell Raymond we won't laugh at him....not in front of him, anyway!

Annie
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dlynn2
13 years ago
Oh, no, they would never laugh at him. But, there will be 100+ posts on the CF discussing him!!!
mustangs81
Original Author
13 years ago
Nancy, seats for two Floridians please.

Good thing he doesn't know how to access the CF! But, he is one very fine human being!

Cathy
sheshebop
13 years ago
Cathy, Roger will be going too since Raymond is going. Nobody will laugh at him. We all know he is sweet and lovable and a heck of a good houseguest...er, I mean husband.
Sherry
mustangs81
Original Author
13 years ago
Yea! He is looking forward to meeting Roger since I have been talking about him for...what 5 years? Plus they have the whole sports thing in common.

On the way back home, I'm going to stop at Jungle Jim's in Cincinnati. I have heard some here talk about it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Jungle Jim's
pkramer60
13 years ago
Sniff...will someone please give Ray a big bear hug from me?

Peppi
lowspark
13 years ago
And when, pray tell, will you be making the trip to Texas, Cathy??

Y'all have fun! Wish I could be there!!!
Bizzo
13 years ago
I wish I could be there! Planning to be in Livonia sometime in December...
sheesh
13 years ago
I love that you call your hub the house guest! So much nicer (and cuter) than what I call mind - which is "useless." Have fun, and post lots of pictures, too.

Sherry
annie1992
13 years ago
cathy, Jungle Jims is great fun. Don't miss out checking the bathrooms, and there's a huge section just for hot sauces...

Elery will be working, so we can talk about him instead. (grin)

Annie
lpinkmountain
13 years ago
Where are you meeting? I'm going to be in MI on the 23rd, in Whitehall, but heading to Traverse City area for the afternoon/evening.
Am on trip to my home state with new BF. Am trying to impress him! :)
LPink
annie1992
13 years ago
L, we're meeting in Lansing, come along!

Annie
claire_de_luna
13 years ago
Oh I want to come! Since I have to stay put, I'll be there in spirit. I will say I'm looking forward to meeting the ''houseguest'' myself sometime in the fall, so don't forget to pencil me in! I absolutely love that it was his idea to take a spontaneous road trip. Is this one where you'll be doing all the driving? ;)
riverrat1
13 years ago
Sniffing right along with Peppi! Take lots of pictures.
lpinkmountain
13 years ago
Dang, I can't do Lansing! It's too far south, we'll already be way north of there and are heading to the Traverse City area for the vacation. BF will already have put up with two days at my parents in boring Coldwater Michigan. This is his one vacation of the year and I'm trying to wow him with MI. Much as I love the home of my alma mater, Lansing is not exactly a tourist mecca! I wish I could do it but this trip is all about showing BF a good time.
I'll be back though!
mustangs81
Original Author
13 years ago
Laurie, I'm shocked that you don't think lunch with the CF would WOW him!! Raymond is certainly wowed--he offered to drive from Florida--now, talk about too far. LOL

Oh, and don't tell Raymond that Lansing isn't a tourist mecca.

In an effort to help get ready for the trip, he offered to vacuum for me. He said to be sure to share that with you all. He was complaining that the vacuum wasn't picking up the cat hair (it's a Dyson Animal, it had better). Turns out I he didn't know who to use it; I asked if I could share that I had to show him how. He said "NO" because that would negate the domestic deed he was trying to do to impress.
claire_de_luna
13 years ago
Well, I count any willingness to make an effort (even if less than successful) as a good quality...especially for a houseguest!
ritaotay
13 years ago
Ratz.... I was hoping for some place closer to Livonia... I get hopelessly lost in Lansing ( and I don't think hubby could handle a long drive )... Oh well, perhaps another time...

Just outside Lansing you'll run across I-96, I-696 and I-69 all in one intersection... Good luck... lol

Hugs,
Rita
annie1992
13 years ago
Rita, you forgot about all the construction....

If you want to come along, I'll be leaving Elery's in Spring Arbor, then I'll have to go back there afterward to pick up the dogs, you could drive to Elery's and then ride with me if that works better for you.

Annie
bunnyman
13 years ago
I'm locked up in the factory. Hope everyone has a good time!

: (
lyra
spacific
13 years ago
Hi all... This is so cool! I'm in (was tied up for a couple of days with family stuff). DH stayed home to work in CA and DS is spending the day with Grandma. Are we doing lunch or dinner?

Rita, I'm driving from Livonia, I could pick you up on the way somewhere if you like.

Ann
wizardnm
13 years ago
Ann, it looks like lunch will work best for most.
Maybe arrive at the restaurant about 1:30? That way we avoid the work lunch crowd...
I wonder if Tamera is going to be able to come? I hope so..

Nancy
gwtamara
13 years ago
At the risk of scaring everyone off...I'll be there! (and, I'm bringing some presents ;)
spacific
13 years ago
That's perfect, Nancy. I can't wait to see/meet you all.
Ann
ritaotay
13 years ago
Annie and Ann I thank you both for the kind offer but I have to decline, hubby is only good for about an hour... I was hoping to pop in for a few minutes, grab a few hugs and sneak off before the picture taking started.... lol

So close yet so far out of reach... Perhaps next time...

Ratz, my first attempt at a CF get together and I not only miss out on meeting some long time members and a couple of my Hero's I also miss out on meeting Tamara, the woman behind the curtain who keeps Garden Web running. Ratz...

Hugs all,
Rita
annie1992
13 years ago
Rita, one of these old times I'll just come and surprise you!

OK, so 1:30 at Stillwater in Lansing?

Tamara, it's not banana bunkers, is it? LOL And you don't scare me, I figured maybe YOU would be scared of US!

Annie
pkramer60
13 years ago
Lets see, 1:30 in MI is 12:30 in Chicago...you better have some cell phones turned on so I can "remote" in on this party.
loagiehoagie
13 years ago
Wow, I'm bummed again. I have schedule doggie walks and can't get free for the hour drive each way (minimum) and the lunch too. One of these days I'm going to be able to make a Michigan get-together. I've met Nancy and Kim and I feel like I know Annie even though we've never met.

Sigh.

Have fun! Take lots of pics!

Duane
annie1992
13 years ago
Well, duane, you DO know me! Better than some people who have actually met me, even.

Too bad you're going to miss the fun...

Annie
lakemayor
13 years ago
Hi to all the CFers that are lucky enough to get together Monday. I wanted to come so much but I'm not going to be able to make it. Too many other committments that I can't seem to get out of (grand children duty.)

I really wanted to meet those of you that I haven't had an opportunity to meet yet. It will have to be another time. (Mustang's) maybe when we come to Florida this winter????

Have a wonderful time and I will be with you in spirit!

Karen
doucanoe
13 years ago
I have to work, but I'll be there in spirit! I expect to see pictures of all of you, too!

Linda
loves2cook4six
13 years ago
Wish I could join you all but not this time.

Have a blast and remember to take pictures.
mustangs81
Original Author
13 years ago
This certainly has taken so twists. Tamara?? Cool!

Okay, here's the plan...on the way home as we approach Cincinnati I will holler that I need a potty break. Then I'll suggest really good bathrooms that Annie recommended at Jungle Jim's. Oh gee Raymond, I thought Jungle Jim's was a playground for kids.
annie1992
13 years ago
LOL, Cathy, Raymond won't ask why the heck I was recommending bathrooms? (grin)

They are cool, though, and actually won some kind of "best bathroom" award. Yeah, who even knew?

Annie
wizardnm
13 years ago
Cathy, I doubt Raymond will fall for that story but he will probably pretend to....

See ya all tomorrow!

Nancy
doucanoe
13 years ago
Well, have fun everyone! And don't give a single thought to me or the others of us all slaving away at the office! (hee hee hee)

Will be looking for a report and pictures tonight!

Linda
lsr2002
13 years ago
Wishing you the best get together and wishing I could be there. Can't wait for your report.

Lee
rob333 (zone 7b)
13 years ago
So when will see the pictures?

;)

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