TOTV MEMBERS GET TOGETHERS

[barb1191]

It seems that there are members who want to meet up with members at one time or another. How about setting a time and place and have a get together at some restaurant once a month or the like? The short birthday meeting we had on the spur of the moment was just a few but such a great time was had by all and I'm sure by now, we could manage many more attendees. What say? Who's game?

barb1191

[Donna]

Barb..

That is a great idea! I am not there yet but when I am I could meet with all of you..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hapydancsmil.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wootsmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Barefoot]

It seems that there are members who want to meet up with members at one time or another. How about setting a time and place and have a get together at some restaurant once a month or the like? barb1191

Barb, good idea! :bigthumbsup:
Most Clubs seem to meet once monthly at a specific time. I hereby propose that the TOTV Chat Pack 024 meet for lunch at 1 PM on the 3rd Friday each month at Crispers in Southern Trace Plaza. It has both outdoor and indoor seating and is moderately priced. We could have our first Chat Pack lunch January 18, 2008. ;D Understand not everyone could be available every month, but it would be a start.

Whatdayathink?

[redwitch]

And what's wrong with meeting on the historical side? ;D We do have some very good restaurants that certainly could use the business.

We do need to make sure that whatever restaurant is chosen would be amenable to a larger-than-normal group meeting there monthly. Some restaurants really aren't geared towards this type of thing. Some have back rooms just for it.

Get the feeling I'm assuming this get together is a given and will happen?

Wonder if we could get one of the rec centers to let us meet there? :a20: Why do I think that ain't gonna happen?

[KathieI]

Barefoot, I think that's a great idea. Let's plan on it. 040 040

Won't be able to make the 1st meeting :'( :'(

will definitely strive to attend in Feb. :bigthumbsup: 040

Based on the size of members we had in attendance in November,

Crispers should be fine. Maybe we can even get Tal to attend!!! 040

Red, I'll bring the chocolate cake!!! evil6 evil6 Kathie

[nONIE]

YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! 040 Love the idea. Ill be at the February get together for sure. So excited cant wait, :2excited: :hot:

[KathieI]

whatdayathink about combining it as a monthly birthday party for all those who are having a birthday that month.

We did have so much fun celebrating Red's birthday in November, even though I put her in the hospital.... but she still had fun, right Red.... ::) ::)

[teddiroxi]

Luv the idea. THIS IS A GREATTTTTTTTT THING.

[KathieI]

Maybe if we all posts our birthdays on the TOTV calendar, we'd know whose birthday to celebrate each month (not our age, just the date!!)

Barefoot, should we also post the get together dates on the calendar as well? This way we could all shoot for those dates to be in TV? Whatdayathink???

Kath

[ejp52]

Pencils in date on the calander. :bigthumbsup: :clap2: :clap2: :hot:

[KathieI]

Eddie, did you pencil in your birthday or the meetings???

Thanks for helping Red yesterday. That was very nice. Kath

[ejp52]

Eddie, did you pencil in your birthday or the meetings???

Thanks for helping Red yesterday. That was very nice. Kath

I penciled the get togethers on my home calender,and my bday is already on the TOTV calender.
Was my pleasure to help Red. ;D

[Barefoot]

Maybe if we all posts our birthdays on the TOTV calendar, we'd know whose birthday to celebrate each month (not our age, just the date!!)
Barefoot, should we also post the get together dates on the calendar as well? This way we could all shoot for those dates to be in TV? Whatdayathink??? Kath

Kath, you are right that turnout may not be large at first, (based on our last two coffee dates). So Crispers should work for Chat Pack meetings. 024 (love that smilie). Crispers seems to have quite a bit of seating inside and out. If we do it at 1 PM the lunch crowd should have dissipated. It is on 466 which should be fairly central for the southern and northern folks.

Kath, yes, by all means, you should post the get-together dates on the calendar. Great idea. I didn't even know there was a TOTV calendar which is strange as I've spent 5 days and 8 hours on this website (I hate to even think about all the productive things I could have achieved in that time!!)
Celebrating birthdays, I don't do that anymore, I just celebrate every day that I'm glad to be alive. 040 But sure, if people want to post their birthdays, why not?

Looking forward to meeting new friends on January 18 and saying hi to people I've met. Kathie, Nonie and Donna, I miss you all, see you in February! ;D ;D

[cfritz001]

Kath, you are right that turnout may not be large at first, (based on our last two coffee dates). So Crispers should work for Chat Pack meetings. 024 (love that smilie). Crispers seems to have quite a bit of seating inside and out. If we do it at 1 PM the lunch crowd should have dissipated. It is on 466 which should be fairly central for the southern and northern folks.

Kath, yes, by all means, you should post the get-together dates on the calendar. Great idea. I didn't even know there was a TOTV calendar which is strange as I've spent 5 days and 8 hours on this website (I hate to even think about all the productive things I could have achieved in that time!!)
Celebrating birthdays, I don't do that anymore, I just celebrate every day that I'm glad to be alive. 040 But sure, if people want to post their birthdays, why not?

Looking forward to meeting new friends on January 18 and saying hi to people I've met. Kathie, Nonie and Donna, I miss you all, see you in February! ;D ;D
:agree:


I wont be there in January but moving in February - would like to join in if that's okay

[KathieI]

Good idea Barefoot. If the crowd gets bigger than we'll look for another place. But at first, Crisper's is a good starting joint. Since we know that Tal goes to Crispers, maybe we could convince him to come along.!!!!

I tried to post the first meeting on the calendar, but wasn't sure I was doing it correctly, so if anyone knows the correct way, I'd love to have some suggestions. Know what you mean about spending too much time on this puter. all my chores are so backlogged. Thanks goodness I'm retired, or I'd get fired...

Wish I could be there in Jan., but looks more and more like Feb, is do-able. See you then, Love Kath

[KathieI]

Absolutely cfritz, please join the group. Looking forward to meeting you in Feb. Kathie

[travelstiles]

024 Greetings Chat Pack!
Last night I had to pack my computer as the movers came and took all our belonging to The Villages today, so I missed our chat. I am using my sister's computer toay, and think the monthly birthday meeting is a terrific idea! :beer2:
We will be arriving on 12/28, so we'll be there for the first meeting, too!
Actually we will be driving from NY on my birthday (12/26), so I'll be missing out on any celebration, but I will be getting the best present - retirement in The Villages!
Looking forward to meeting all of you! wav

PS - I still think we need t-shirts, and have been working on that Chat Pack logo...will follow up when I get to TV

[KathieI]

Trav, have a safe trip and a wonderful birthday. What a great New Year present, finally living in TV!!! :clap2: :clap2:

See you in Feb. Best, Kathie

[travelstiles]

Thanks Kathie! We'll be staying in hotels from now till 12/28, but I'll try to be online if I can get wi-fi along the way. 024

If not, have a great holiday wav

[swrinfla]

:bigthumbsup: I think this is a fun idea!

But, if you're going to call it the Chat Pack, I hope you won't exclude folks like me who don't participate in the chat room, but do peruse the pages almost everyday!?

Everyone should wear some sort of home-made name tag with their TOTV identity on it!

SWR

[KathieI]

SWR: no one is excluded from our festivities.

There are many people who don't participate in chat room but who are still members of the TOTV family.

I, myself, am usually very quiet in the chat room and just observe what's happening ,

:joke: :joke:
so you're welcome to join us any time you'd like. We're all one big happy family.

Kathie

[MSNPA]

I really hope this get together happens. I thought a few months ago there were posts about "girls" getting together for a night out. I don't think this ever happened unless I missed it. I also am never in the "chat room", however not a day goes by that I do not read TOTV. I did not attend the picture taking event at Starbucks, mostly out of shyness, but there are times I feel so lonely I look forward to meeting so many of you. Count me in!

[KathieI]

MSNPA: I think you're referring to the "slumber party"?? The good news, it hasn't happened yet. That is supposed to be in Feb. but definitely consider yourself invited, (provided you really are a girl, we have a lot of guys trying to push their way in, but no-go).

And, as far as being too shy to come to Starbucks, I wish you would've told me,.... I'm the designated driver for shy people and will pick you up whenever you want to come to one of the festivities so that we can all walk in together.

Oh dear, you won't be lonely after meeting us.... we're all in this together (right, girls!!).

Can't wait to meet you in Feb. Kathie

[Donna]

SWR: no one is excluded from our festivities.

There are many people who don't participate in chat room but who are still members of the TOTV family.

I, myself, am usually very quiet in the chat room and just observe what's happening ,

:joke: :joke:
so you're welcome to join us any time you'd like. We're all one big happy family.

Kathie




OMG..YOU are QUIET??????

Like a freight train going trough a nitroglycerin plant...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/trainsmileyf.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[KathieI]

Donna, at least it was a good laugh for everyone :a20:

Well, I am rather shy, really!! :redface: :redface: :redface: :joke:

I love the freight train concept. See its not just having the emotions available to you, it all how well you can use them... and you're the bestest... :#1:


Kathie

[another Linda]

I want to come to the March meeting. Actually I want to come in January and February too but ...

I bumped up pictures from the one celebrating Red's birthday.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Everyone,

I wish I could join you at Crispers in Jan., perhaps I can make it in Feb.

For all those who do not know Kathie and Donna, they are true wall flowers. They pull up a chair in the Chat Room and never say a word.

Have a great time.

Hyacinth Bucket

[Pete]

so, where is the TOTV calendar??

I mean hoe can i look at it?

[KathieI]

::) ::) What!!!
HB, I resent that remark. Donna is the instigator!! I'm quiet.... Kath

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Kathie, I just do not know what to say. I am flabbergasted - with your response. :dontknow:

Does Donna know this and agree with you?

I do not think I do. How is your Dad doing?

HB

[nONIE]

MSNPA, just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in your shyness. I really am too and I would love it if another shy person joined our slightly nutty group. When I do go into chat, I sit in the corner and listen and laugh but rarely speak, so Please come and join us in chat some night and we will sit in the corner together and gossip about everyone in there. (just kidding) Please join us some night and be sure to join us in TV for our get togethers.

Do you live in TV full time?

[Bubbalarry]

See you all at the Jan meeting. Wifey won't be coming till February.

[Sgt Mac]

O'tay,
I will show up one of those times but I will have to start looking for a Frankenstine Coat,hat etc

Da Sgt ;) crap

[chelsea24]

Hi, can anyone come? We've only been here about a month and a half and would love to meet new people. We hardly have any people on our block yet! :o Perhaps my husband and I can join you if that's OK, or if it's private I'll understand. Please let me know. By the way, about what time does everyone chat? I caught it a couple of times in the chat room, but mostly I'm too late. And Nonie, I can't thank you enough for your thoughtful messages and concern. They mean a great deal at this time. My husband and I feel a little bit alone out here. We do love it though. Anyway please let me know if this is open to all and also when the Chat Pack meets? Thanks wav

[redwitch]

Chels ... If you can read TOTV, you can come to our get togethers. You don't even have to post! I would say the requirements are that you truly like the idea of living here (loving it would be better), that you are willing to at least smile at us (you can be shy and quiet), that you read TOTV.

Chat usually starts between 8 and 8:30 in the evening, sometimes earlier, sometimes later. Some talk a LOT, some say little. Some stay for a long time, some to just say hi, some drop in and out. No matter what, we have fun and kid around quite a bit.

[DickY]

I plan on being down to get my first look at my new house for a few days during that time in Jan till I make it permanent after I retire in March. Count me in for the January meeting. :bigthumbsup:

[pgilson]

Sounds like fun. Is the time 1:00 for lunch, or 8:00 pm at Crispers? 3rd Tuesday I got. Looking forward to meeting new friends.
Paul

[MSNPA]

This is for Nonie - yes I am a full time Villager. Moved here in July, however my husband will not be here until January. One of these nights I will check out the chat room! Looking forward to meeting so many at Crispers in the New Year.

[chelsea24]

Hi, thanks Red, but I'm confused on the date. I thought it was the third Friday on Jan 18th. Has it been changed to Tues. the 15th? :dontknow: Please let me know.

[DickY]

I'll be in TV in January for the 3rd Friday but not Tuesday. Looking back on the posts I see Friday :dontknow:

[KathieI]

Me too. Third Friday at 1pm at Crispers. Kath

[redwitch]

Nah, I'm an idiot and looked at the calendar wrong. It's the third Friday.

<<< slaps self with wet noodle 50 times >>> EWWWWW

[KathieI]

Red, now you know how I feel, but you can't blame it on a brain tumor!! ha, ha,

I'm just glad that its cleared up and that I didn't make the mistake.

Sorry we high-jacked the post again. Kathie

[ouma1938]

I am a devoted TOTV'er and do lurk in the chat room occasionally. I even posted joined in wav wav wava couple of times. But I feel like I know everyone already and can't wait to move to TV and be at the monthly Chat Pack get togethers. We decided to wait to put our house on the market until mid-January. The market here in SC is still slow but looks like its beginning to pick up. I am a Real Estate professional and once we list the house I am sure we can sell within 4-6 months. Unless the economy takes a serious dip after the first of the year. Sorry, I'm rambling on. Just want to say I can't wait to get to TV and get to the meetings. Until the, you guys are my lifeline and I couldn't live without you. Barbara

[KathieI]

Ouma, yes and we know you too. Good luck with your house sale. Looking forward to all being in TV together and having our monthly meetings. Kathie

[Peggy D]

Barb,

Loved the video. Merry Christmas!

Boy, you guys are great dancers.

[nONIE]

Would someone please remind me in February where Im supposed to be!!! And what time!!

Thankyou, most of the time I dont know where I was 5 minutes ago ! :dontknow:
(suffers from long and short term memory loss)

[nONIE]

MSNPA,

Wont be there until February but really looking forward to meeting you too! Please try chat some night too!

[nONIE]

Will someone please remind me in February where Im supposed to be and what time!!!

(suffers from short and long term memory loss) :dontknow:

[nONIE]

I told ya, I forgot I posted this already!!!!!! :redface:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Barb, I recall Carmen Miranda extremely well. Loved her hat. Have a pair of earrings that are similar to her hat.

Hyacinth Bucket

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Barb they are great. I will not be here for Jan. meeting.

HB

[KathieI]

I loved Carmen Miranda. She was my favorite.... I used to imitate her singing and dancing and put fruit on my head in a bowl..... I guess I always was nuts.

[ouma1938]

I remember Carmen Miranda. I loved her and also used to dance around with fruit on my head. Still do although now its because I usually forget whether is a hat or a bowl of fruit I'm supposed to be wearing. doh I'm so confused. Sorry Topicop, I'm off the subject.

[islandgal]

Sounds exciting - count me in. Hope we are on a roll!!!
By the way, did the first TV gathering picture ever get to the Daily Sun?

[Duffer]

Sound like a great idea!!! Set the date, place and time. Thanks to those that came up with the idea and carried it forward.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Ouma - can we watch?

HB

[Barefoot]

I've had some PMs asking if people who don't go into the Chat Room can still attend the Chat Pack luncheon. 024 First of all, I'm not makin' the rules, I wouldn't presume to do that. But I do think we all agree that of course you can!! Everyone who enjoys TOTV and "chats" on the forum, or just reads posts, is welcome at the Chat Pack luncheons!! It is definitely not limited to those shy individuals who hang out in the Chat Room nightly, delightful as they are. ;D

I believe the consensus is:
First lunch is set for Friday January 18, 2008 at 1 PM
and thereafter on the third Friday of each month
Location: Crispers in Southern Trace Plaza on 466

If we start getting massive turnouts, of course we can rethink the location.

Look forward to meeting lots of you in 2008. :2cool:

[KathieI]

Barefoot, sounds like you did a great job of not takin charge!! :bigthumbsup:

But I agree with everything you said about not having to be a Chat Room regular but what was that comment about the "shy" individuals who hang out in the Chat Room nightly???
By any chance, were you referring to me.... or Donna (the instigator) ???

Kathie

[Barefoot]

Aww Kathie, I was just babbling on to get my 500th post, and now I'm a Veteran Member. :bigthumbsup: Not sure why I care, perhaps there is a crown or gift on the way, or an award for wasting an enormous amount of time.

All of the Chat regulars are very shy: you, Nonie, Donna, Handie, F16, DickY, you all hardly ever have anything to say. :a20:

Go to bed Kath, it's that large mattress in the bedroom.

[islandgal]

Hi oshunluva,
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
Have a Photo Story I made of Hilton Head you'd like to see.

[KathieI]

Barefoot, Congratulations!!! :#1: :#1: 040

Veteran Member !!! :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

Geez, with all the talkin I do, I only have mid 200's. Guess I'll

need to stay up 24/7 ::) ::)

Donna, give Barefoot some good emotions (like a crown) to congratulate her!!

What mattress, I sleep on the computer!

Kath

[nONIE]

Congrats Barefoot! Your trophey and crown is on the way!!!! Love your posts, keepem comming. Love ya, Nonie :#1:

[TIGER]

HI EVERYONE. IM USUALLY ON THE CHAT ROOM BUT DECIDED TO GET INVOLVED IN THE FORUM. GLAD THE MEETING IS AT CRISPERS. THE FOOD IS NOT BAD AND THE LOCATION IS GREAT. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL. SO LONG FOR NOW. TIGER

[kregski]

SWR: no one is excluded from our festivities.

There are many people who don't participate in chat room but who are still members of the TOTV family.

I, myself, am usually very quiet in the chat room and just observe what's happening ,

:joke: :joke:
so you're welcome to join us any time you'd like. We're all one big happy family.

Kathie
very quiet? roflmao kregski

[KathieI]

Kregski, where you been?? You're just reading that?
Why did everybody seem to focus on that comment, you all know its true!!!
Just jealous cause you can't type as fast as me!! ha, ha, ha,

Great new picture of the family, Love it, have a merry christmas. Love, K.

[beady]

I am visiting family in New England and I have just had an opportunity to get back to TOTV. Glad to see there is a get together planned so we can finally meet all of our TOTV friends.
Really looking forward to January 18th.
See you all there.