The first KTer I met was Martha from Tyler (who now posts at the Coffee Shop & lives in Whitehouse.) Then I went to Waco to Jaybird's & met Nita, Jerri & Gabby. Jaybird took us to a restaurant in Crawford where we took our pictures with "President Bush." Annie and John Pence from Lake Fork picked me up and we went together to Fredericksburg to Buzzard's get-together. Nita, MaryAnn and I stayed in a motel room together. It was a great weekend. On the way home, Annie & John stopped at a German restaurant near Austin where I met some of their kids. What a great family; John passed away a year ago. Then 2 years ago I met a lady from Temple on a cruise ship, but don't know her name! Now I'm friends with the amazing Vannie. If I've left out anyone , just remember that I'm getting old! *L*

I wanted to bring this to the top again in case someone hadn't seen it. Judy said that people 2 and 3 hours away wouldn't come. Come on folks lets prove her wrong. I know that there are several who are coming from great distance but she was talking about the folks in MN that have never been to a get together. Folks these are really fun and you will be sorry if you miss out. Looking forward to meeting new people and getting to hug friends that I haven't seen in a long time.

Sandy just opened her home...we didn't have to worry about a restaurant. I know she went to a lot of expense and trouble getting food ready for everyone. We all took a dish...Denny and I went to their local grocery store and bought what we wanted to fix. That way we didn't have to mess with carrying home dishes. She just opened her garage doors and set up a bunch of fans... That next day we all set in chairs in her back yard and opened our gifts....(Can't remember how that worked...we each brought a gift) I remember the one I got was from Maryanne TX and had lot of good Texas goodies in it. I would so love to do it...I have a large yard and you all could bring tents if you wanted... But I just don't think I could afford to do it now. I just thought you might like to know how Sandy handled it.It was so much fun. I've also seen pictures of some of the others and people were gathered in the kitchen (eating of course) what would a gathering be without food... If you really would like to come to this area...I would/could do some thinking about it... patti

Carol is the best.She is the sweetest person.She has been my partner in the swaps before and she gives the bestest gifts.She writes the sweetest emails.I would love to live by her.I bet she would make the bestest neighbor.I would love to live between Carol and Jenni.Jenni could teach me to sew and do all kinds of crafts,and I could play with baby Jake,Carol"s grandson and Grant.Now would that not be a life.I love baby Jake's hair,how it stands up.It looks so so soft,and Grant growing up and at his age everone says is so so so loving.I am glad you share this meeting with us.