Well I guess I need to bow out now too ladies. I woke up this morning, got the kids off to school and then proceeded to throw up. Went back to bed and didn't even hear the kids come home from school. I only woke up because my step sister phoned to tell me that our parents are coming down to Vancouver today for a funeral and there is a good chance they will come to the island too to see the grandkids, etc. So now I have to freaking clean the house on top of feeling like garbage.

Sorry about that.

I'm at a complete loss for words...

Well how about sometime next week? We could even include June 1st as it is technically still May in some parts of the world.
Tuesday next week is the only day not good for me so far. Other than looking for work I am pretty much open during the day time.

I'm in, I think I can do that...

Sorry ladies, June 12th is the first day I can make it - we're booked for a "cruise" down the Alberni Canal on the Lady Rose on the 31st, so we'll be somewhere between Port Alberni and Victoria at lunch-time on the 1st. Then we have another stamp show in Vancouver on the following weekend so we'll be preparing and loading the van for that one.

Glenda

Next week works much better for me!!

Too bad Glenda isn't able to come.

What to do? Shall we meet, or not?

Julie

sorry...next week is C.R.A.z.Y. for me (except for Tuesday, when I should probably sit around and take a few deep breaths for a few mins.-and it doesn't work for dearmommy...). So you all go ahead if you like and I'll try for next time.

I am going to bow out too now. I spent too much this last week and am kind of broke until the middle of next month plus my dd's birthdays are coming up so anything extra right now just isn't going to work for me. I am really looking forward to getting my act together and meeting you all soon.

Right now I have to plead poverty too!

With DD's grad this week I'm broke!

Julie

Um, broke, too.

Well, I surely hope this group isn't going the way of the previous group (I think I may be the only survivor of that one, 3+ years ago?)...how sad that would be for me.

Sigh.

See y'all soon and have a good time with your daughters' occasions, ya here (where applies, void if not relevant).

ps: completed my 2nd mini-cater under the personal chef moniker The Kitchen Counter yesterday! Rave reviews! I'm SO stoked! (and exhausted). Menu:

• Caramelized Lemon Light Cheesecake
• Fresh Lemon Hummus with Cilantro
• Caprese Salad Skewers with Baby Boconccini, Basil & Grape Tomato
• Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Lime Sauce
• Ranchhouse BBQ Chicken Pizza Bites on WholeWheat Pita
• Warm TripleCream Brie with Roasted Garlic and WholeGrain Cracker Selection

Sounds yummy Jude!

I'm still up for our lunches!!!!

Take care all, Julie

Jude, that sounds awesomely yummy and congrats on your beginning successes!!! I'll sure pass on your name and number anytime I hear of anyone looking for a caterer for a party. I assume you're available for cocktail parties as well as formal dinners?

And don't any of us DARE think about letting these meetings die out just because we can't always meet every month! We're just becoming good friends, and friends, especially ones who understand our idiosyncratic woe, are to be highly valued!! We just have to be a little flexible for timing ... PLEASE don't let this die out ... I love you all too much for that! (sorry - didn't mean to get sappy!!)

hugs, Glenda

Me, I love sappy (love you, too, Glenda).

Hugs!

Dear Sappy Friends, just cuz I'm broke today doesn't mean I'm backing out of our lunches!!!! I don't have THAT many friends that I can afford to lose any!!! Just TRY and get rid of me.... <evil grin>

I love you guys too....

Wish me luck, dad and step mom arrive tomorrow - at least the house is clean and the yard is presentable. OTOH, I'm a wreck - what parts of me I can still feel (that aren't numb) are bruised, battered and killing me......

Sappy Julie

Hi I don't know if Jude remembers me but I was at a couple of the get-togethers 3 years ago (I even hosted one in my home). Anyway after regaining alot of my weight back, I'm starting back on the LC bandwagon on Monday. I do shift work so it will be hard for me to get to many of your get-togethers but I will sure try.

Janet