Christmas Get-Together/Everyone's Availability, Suggesstions

Hey girls~ Now that Thanksgiving's just about over and we're moving into the stretch of the week's prior to Christmas I thought I'd better check with you to see when you might like a get-together. I put it on the calendar as a suggestion for us to do sometime between now and Christmas. Do you guys want to try and put something together? Moni, you recently asked me about whether we would and when Chris may be out. I know we were hoping to arrange a time for when Chris was out for a visit so that the entire group could be together. Is there any possibility of a visit out this way, C? We wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to have you with our group for some holiday cheer, good time. How about the rest of you's? Let's have everyone comment on their availability for the weekend's Dec 6th forward along with suggestions for what we could do and where we could do it. Thanks!!

Plan away girls..... sad to say I won't be able to visit for a while
Oh well.... such is life

Weekend of Dec. 6-7- me thinks my mom and I are going to Santa Cruz to visit Gramma. But we'd only be gone for the day - probably Saturday. And, if this is the only weekend that works for the rest of you, we can postpone SC.
Weekend of Dec. 13-14 - free
Weekend of Dec. 20-21 - Have the office holiday par-tay on Saturday night at my boss's house.
Weekend of Dec. 27-28 - free

As for where... I'm happy to have ya'll come to my humble abode. We could meet here, have a glass of wine (or two or three or ten) then head out for dinner... I seem to recall that PF Chang's was bandied about as being a fave. Or, we could do sort of a potluck and get rowdy in the relative comfort of my home.

Hello The Ladies...

Christine mentioned coming here in January...so I propose this...we can get together for a little something-something before Christmas...and in January I'll host a slumber party for us grills...I have lots of bedroom space, extra powder rooms, and momma can cook! That way, we all have time to plan arrangements, and block the weekend so we all can participate!!! Plus no driving in da fog!

As far as Dec...this is my busiest time of year for work:
Dec. 6, Toys for Tots Drive/Christmas Tree Lighting in Chowchilla
Dec 13, Canned Food Drive, Toys for Tots/Christmas Parade in Kerman
Dec 20, Council Service
Dec 27, free and clear...

I can pre-arrange the 20th, no problem...but the 6th and the 13th I have to work until about 8pm...grrrrr!...but I can always meet up with you afterwards...also my home is always open!!!

Sorry I'm such a stick!

It would be great if everyone could attend! I am pretty free weekend evenings! I do work some saturdays, but I can just schedule myself off. I also have the week of Jan 1st thru the 8th off!
I am easy like Sunday mornin' as lionel would say.....
Caio peeps!

If anyone cares, P.F. Changs sounds good to me...then perhaps we can retire to Moni's or Jen's house (you can thank me later Jen for offering up your home...) or whoever is closest for more fun!

My husband's family will be here for two weeks starting the 20th, so, for me, the sooner the better. My house is close to 99 and Herndon, so I'll put it out there...or, wait, Dor will! P.F. Changs does sound yummy, so I'll second that one. I'm good for whatever is decided--and am looking forward to meeting everyone!

Hey girls~ Thanks so much for taking the time to share your availability. I wrote everyone's down on paper to see if a date matched for all. If we are to meet in December it appears the only date that will work for most is the weekend of the 13th. Shel, you are scheduled for an event in Kerman that evening but could join the fun after 8? We'd just be getting warmed up by then, I'd bet! Or, how about a Sunday (could be on a Saturday) brunch (potluck style) w/Mimosa's and chillin' at someone's home instead of an evening thing? Might need to be at Moni's-- if the offers still open!.. that way we mom's can leave our kids in the dust! I'm available up until the 19th--we're leaving that day to spend Christmas at the beach this year! Another option is to wait until January! If it's just too crazy-busy for all of us..let's say so. What'd ya'll think? Chris..so hate to make plans knowing you won't be here to be a part of them. Sorry! (you!) wink...

Want to do a gift exchange? Was thinking to set the limit to $15 or less. Hey..thanks..it's a new set of... Or any other festive idear's??

The offer of my house is definitely still open -- ANY TIME!
I'm at Sierra and Maroa - semi-close to PF Changes, if that's what we decide. I'm all for brunch, too. Or instead of, or whatever.

Thanks Moni and Jenn.. for being open to share your home for our hoilday gathering! I think Shel should tell us about the 13th for her and if a AM thing is better or worse.. then we can decide. My folks are chomping at the bit for me to come there to stay over since I'll be up for our get together and I told them it may even be as soon as this weekend so as soon as we know I have to call my parents! If Shel's schedule won't allow her to fully enjoy our good time then let's wait until January when all can be present, relaxed and ready. Everyone agree wit dat??!!

Hi Grills...

The 13th is fine, but I'ma gonna be late...I have to be in Kerman at 5:00...and can probably sneak away by 7:30...maybe even sooner...BUT there is a slight chance it may be cancelled...I'll know tomorrow for sure.
Oh and evening is better, because if I do have to go to Kerman, then I have to prepare during the day...if not, then I'm free and clear all day n night!

OK so how was that for wishy-washy! HA!

How about I write back tomorrow evening when I have more info in stone...yes?

You all make plans, and I'll fit them into my schedule somehow...when there's a will, there's a way!

I'm excited!!!! I can't wait to see youses!!!

Hey girlies... Just got back home from being out of town and thought I'd check to see if there's any news on the forum front. What's the latest for you, Shel on the event for worke' on the 13th?? I think we should postpone until Jan. should you need to work the event. Don't cha think? The lay-deh's of the house say...?!?!?!?

We had some sharing during the week for week 4 which was great! Are there any other's who'd like to add something, answering a Seeking Him Together question? Where's everyone at now-- finishing, finished with lesson 4 or onto lesson 5?!.

Hope this find each of you happy and well. Looking forward to hearing from you!!!

Hello Girls! The 13th sounds good to me, but I do agree with Courtney that we should hold off til January if Shel's event does not cancel. It just wouldn't feel right to me if Shel was missin' out on beginning of our night! I do have possible plans for the 13th should our girl time not happen. So the sooner we make plans official the better for me. Love you all!

Lesson status for me: Still in lesson 5

I'm good for Lesson 5.

January might be best...so we can all be there...tho' I'm secretly hoping Shelyn's event is cancelled!! Wait, unless that would be a bad thing!

Hope everyone is doing great.

Hey ladies!
Shel, what up with the 13th... did you ever find out what you're doing?
I've been really wanting some girl time, so I'm hoping not to have to wait until January! Even though it's only a few weeks, it seems like it's a loooooong time from now! And who says we can't have BOTH?

Lesson 5: I'm on day 3. Are we shooting to have Lesson 5 done this weekend for comments?

Hey there girlies!

Shel has emailed to say that she is in should we decide to go with our get toether this Saturday! She can meet up w/us wherever we're at around 7-ish b/c her event is not cancelled. I know we're getting down to the wire here. So now we just need to put our heady bones together and agree on either this weekend or one in January.

I checked in w/my hub just now and he's up to keeping the boys for me to travel there. This is our second to last weekend b/f going outta town tho so I can use it for Christmas prep should we postpone BUT... I LOVE a good time with girlfriends! SO...if you's are all in then I'm also "in like Flynn!" Please let's just make a decision together. It sounds as tho all you peeps are open and avail, am I right?

If this is a go, should we keep it real and order in or bring a dish to Moni's.. have some vino, girl talking, laughin' and dancin' there? Putting you on the spot again, Moni! Or PF Changs where the eats are good but we'll have to be somewhat more lady like, that is until we get to our next destination?! "They're gonna book us!"...

Somebody help me! Someone make an executive decision please!

Thank for sharing Court...I'm sorry my lay-dies, I've been a busy lil beaver...OK not literally in that sense, though I wish it were true...wink, wink!

LETS DO IT!!!! Get your minds outta da gutter, that's not what I meant...OK, sooo maybe I did, but you all know I love you, just not like that...maybe it's time for me to break out the bunny, so I can get MY mind outta the gutter! HA!

I'm in fo sur! I say, everyone meet in public, so you're all still mindin' your P's n Q's until I get there! I don't want to miss any ac-cheeon!!! Then we can head over to Moni's and continue the fun...I'll bring the porn.....just kiddin!!

I'll be there (wherever you deceide) by 7pm...maybe even sooner if I get lucky...again not literally, grrrrr!

Yay! I'm so excited! I just got off the phone with Court and we have made an executive decision.
Meet at my house at 5 p.m. I'll have some snacks and some drinks and Court's supplyin' the tunes. I have some cheap white and red wines, plus beer, vodka, and a chocolate martini mix. Does anybody have any special requests for anything else to drink? I have water and diet pepsi, too.
From there, we can either hang out at my house, order a pizza and just relax and talk, or we can head to PF Chang's for chow. I'm open to playing it by ear, unless ya'll have an opinion. We probably ought to decide before Saturday, tho, cuz that'll dictate the wardrobe for the evening.
Court had suggested in an earlier post doing a little gift exchange. I'm all for that, too. $15 max.
Oh, and if you decide you CAN'T come, then just know we'll be talkin' 'bout ya!

Where I's at: 355 W. Sierra Ave., Fresno 93704 - in case you want to MapQuest... but don't got in the entrance it tells you to...

I'm in the Maroa Condominiums on the southeast corner of Sierra and Maroa - the white-ish stucco one-story condos with the red tile roofs. The address is 355 W Sierra Ave., but my entrance is off of Maroa just south of Sierra. Once in the driveway, turn left into the first parking area. The first two people to arrive can use my parking spots - C-4 and C-5. Look to your left in the parking area and there they are along with my condo - #117 - it's the middle unit. If the parking spots are taken when you arrive, you can park on the left side of the main driveway, or find one of the guest spots. Or, if you feel like a hike, you can park down one of the side streets or across the street at London Properties.

If you get lost, call me - 860-8810.
Can't wait to see you!!

YEAH! It's so good to visit here and see some movement! We have a PAH-lan.. I like it! So, let's all bring our gifty and some-somethin'... bottle of wine, fave c.d, even a pair of lounge pants should we well, need to get comfy later. (BTW... none of us believe you ain't gettin' any, S! )

See ya at Moni in da middle..where she at..in da middle! (90's song revisited.. I had ta!). Oh and Moni is right that you best be there or we will be talking about YOU! Only Chris is excused from this gathering... we'll send our cheers out her way! I'll be there, with tunes on!

It's gonna be fuhunnnnnnn!

Hey gals!
I am so sorry, I have been sick and haven't been able to shake it! I have been coughing so hard that I am in fear of back fire comming out of my caboose!
This Saturday is fine for me, I work and am free at night!
I am still in lesson five and will finish Monday.
Caio!

I will just come over after work!

YES!!! I'm there!

I swear Court, I'm soooo NOT getting any but there's hope on the horizon...you see, there is this mans I ma gonna meet, comin into town on Friday. I'll be meeting him for either lunch or dinner...I won't be getting any then, BUT he just may have future potential!

So does this mean I should go to Moni's at 7:00, since you all will be there at 5:00??

I don't drink much...BUT for this special occasion, I will come bearing my favorite cocktail to share with you all... which by the way just happens to be called a W-- P---y...no joke...HA!

It sounds like we'll be havin' lots to eat and drink... anybody have any dietary restrictions or hated foods?
I thought I'd make some cucumber dip (low-fat) with some veggies for dippin', plus have some olive tempenade with some kinda pita bread/chips. Dor is bringin' some vino and hummus and a dessert.
I'll have tons of cookies from a work cookie exchange, too...
With all the munchies, we might not need pizza!

I'd say Shel's W--P--- sounds good, but that just sounds so BAD!

Man, once a decision was made...you girls took off with it! Awesome! I will also bring some kind of eats .. and have a little bag started with desert plates, napkins, wine charms for our glasses and even the c.d's are picked and packed! Do ya THINK I'm looking forward to some girl time??????? Also, spent a few hours late in the eve making c.d's for all you's! ... everybody say "YO!"...the roof, the roof is on fiyah! We may stay in or we may have ta take it on da streets! Is this a bible study group holiday celebration or have we turned down another road?! Sure wish Crustina was along with, she'd get us started on the Electric Slide. But, we can count on Dor for atleast a head stand and I may be willing to re-live the Running Man! I'm bringing my camera for such photo ops-- watch OUT.

Oh and Shel, take Moni's number from up top and call when you are leaving the work event so we can know your ETA and tell you if we're movin' or stayin' put, k?! Don't get sidetracked by a "man-friend" caller either! He has his chance Friday!

This I'm certain will bring me much ridicule but what does the W stand for in S's drink choice cuz I think I'm gettin' the other part of said drink's name-o' you lame o's!