TOTV luncheon

[samhass]

I'm curious. How many of you attending this months Crispers luncheon will be there for the first time?
It will be nice to put a few more faces with the names. Fumar..will you be there? How about our talk hosts? You're way past due to show up.

[samhass]

Bump

[another Linda]

I'll be there, and for the first time. My sister will be visiting so I think she will come and maybe my husband too.

[mcelheny]

when? what time?

[samhass]

Mar 21st @ 3 PM, Crispers in Southern Trace. Hope to see you there.

[Barefoot]

Mar 21st @ 3 PM, Crispers in Southern Trace. Hope to see you there.



Another Linda .. looking forward to meeting you. If you bring your sister and husband, the more the merrier! :bigthumbsup:

[Donna]

I wish I could be there with all of you..

I will certainly be missing more than just a meeting...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/consoling2.gif (http://www.millan.net)
Love you guys!http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/ferghart2.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Donna, we will all miss you also.

Wish you could come, so that your sistah's could all give you a ((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))

Hyacinth Bucket

[pm10]

Can't wait til I can say "see you at Crispers!" Have a great time!!

[samhass]

Well, this sounds like at least 4 new faces will be there. I look forward to meeting you all.
Donna, we'll miss you and everyone else that has returned to colder climates.

[Peggy D]

I'll be there in May. Can't wait to me you all!

[KathieI]

I wish I could be there also. :'( :'(

Not because I'm back in cold weather, but because of all you guys!!! You're the best.

Actually weather here in L.A. has been perfect!! Probably hitting 80 every day since Sunday and again today. Dry, sunny and absolutely gorgeous!!! I'm going to sit at my favorite restaurant today looking out over the Pacific Ocean and have lunch with some friends.

God, aren't we lucky!!!

See ya in April, I hope. Love Kathie

[samhass]

Hey, 80 degrees and the Pacific ocean doesn't sound like a hard life, either!





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I wish I could be there also. :'( :'(

Not because I'm back in cold weather, but because of all you guys!!! You're the best.

Actually weather here in L.A. has been perfect!! Probably hitting 80 every day since Sunday and again today. Dry, sunny and absolutely gorgeous!!! I'm going to sit at my favorite restaurant today looking out over the Pacific Ocean and have lunch with some friends.

God, aren't we lucky!!!

See ya in April, I hope. Love Kathie
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[KathieI]

Hi Sam, yes, we've been having perfect Spring weather but they say, maybe rain this weekend. But "they're" never right anyway, so I'm not putting too much into their predictions.

Yes, it is hard to leave Southern Cal. but its most important to me to be in a place that makes me happy and where I have many friends to do things with.

Every time I travel, I make comparisons to SoCal and think that I live in paradise and nothing else compares to it. But I realize, paradise is nothing without family and friends. Every visit to TV makes me feel like I belong and that's where I want to be, and seeing all you guys, assures me that I'm correct in my plan.

Have a wonderful lunch, celebrate St. Patrick's Day and I wish I was there to be the "hostess with the mostess". Love ya all, Kathie

[Barefoot]

Kathie, you'll be living in Paradise this summer while I'm back in Canada swatting mosquitos. >:( >:( Your turn to live in Paradise is coming soon, and I know you'll love living here.

[bogart]

We're headed to our other paradise Thursday, March 20th so will just miss the next luncheon.
I've enjoyed my previous 'in your face' visits with the TOTV groupies. Have a wonderful time -----catch you next time we're here. wav

Bo

[samhass]

Booo, Bo, don't go. :'( Nah...have a safe, wonderful trip . wav

[Taltarzac]

Company visiting and stuff this month so I may not make the March 21, 2008 TOTV luncheon. Not sure when the company is leaving or when others may be coming. Kind of hectic around this house the past 3 weeks or so.

Back to Ma Kettle for my avatar. She looks like a librarian about to shush someone. :joke:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi, who is bringing the camera? Who has the name tags? Please let us know.

Kathie what you said about where home is, is very true. We will have to make a birthday list of all the Sistahs so that we will know when the "Hostest with the Mostest" can plan all of our birthday celebrations. I would be delighted to help with this.

As for gifts - party can be a pot luck and that is the gift for the birthday Sistah. As the number of our Sistahs grows we may have to get a private room at Laurel Manor.

Kathy I know that you are the shy retiring type, but with all of us around you, we will not let you be a wall flower.

Love ya all lots,

Sistah HB

[Barefoot]

Village Kid will be bringing name tags. She has graciously done this for every luncheon. :#1:

I have advised the floor manager at Crispers that we will be there. There are always peeps there with cameras. See y'all Friday at 3 PM. Hope the weather is great, it is fun to sit out on the patio. :bigthumbsup:

[JohnnyM]

Looks like Barbara and I will miss the March meeting but hopefully can get down for the April get-together. We will be thinking of you all....Enjoy!

[KathieI]

Barefoot and Kiddo and others:

After the February meeting, 07 and I commented to each other that since we had left quite a mess for the staff to clean up, that maybe we could give the help a little tip for their effort in cleaning up. I noticed that it took them about 3/4 hour after we were gone to get the outside looking neat and clean for the next guests. This was just a thought and I'm wondering what you think about it.

Thanks, Kathie

[Donna]

Kathi,
I wasn't there but I think that is a very nice idea... :bigthumbsup:

[SteveFromNY]

Isn't Crisper's policy "No Tips"?

[KathieI]

Steve, you might be right, never thought of that, but it will be a nice gesture because we sure did leave a lot of work. Well, maybe Kiddo or Barefoot can find out for us. It was just a thought.

Kathie

[Village Kid 2]

Kath,

I had no idea we left a big mess. Definitely we will check and if they are to pick up we will leave a tip (if allowed). If we are to pick up, we'll take care of that too.

Thanks for being a good steward for TOTV. Look forward to your return, hopefully in April (?)!!!

:beer2:

Hugs, VK (Kiddo)

[redwitch]

I had asked about tipping when we were there the last time. It turns out Crisper's is owned by Public and tips are a definite no-no. It's a shame. Those kids work hard. Guess we should make it a policy to leave things as clean as possible when we leave, including putting tables and chairs back in order.

BTW -- It turns out I did find a service at 11 am on Friday, so I should be able to make it at least for a little while. ;D You guys just can't get away from me.

[Village Kid 2]

BTW -- It turns out I did find a service at 11 am on Friday, so I should be able to make it at least for a little while. ;D You guys just can't get away from me.


Good deal!! Nor would we want to get away from you. ;D

See ya' Friday Red!

Kiddo

[KathieI]

Kiddo - we weren't really that bad, like we picked up trash and stuff but I overheard some grumbling from the staff while they were putting the tables and chairs back and sweeping up. It may have been more about management than us but 07 and I just thought it would be a nice gesture if we're allowed to tip. But if not, I think our picking up a bit might be a help.

Sorry I'm missing March's meeting but April seems a possibility cause the flights are so cheap, I cant understand why. ::) Hope they're planning to use fuel in the planes?? :dontknow:

See ya soon, I hope. Kath

[pm10]

I just wanted to make sure that you're not counting us as one of the 4 new people coming this Friday, Sam. We've love, love, love to be able to join you all - but we're not there yet. Can't wait to see the pics again. If you all only knew how I run to my computer every nite, to see what you're all talking about, on TOTV. I hope you did the same thing when you were wannabees, too. I'm so addicted, and have another year to go!
Marcia

[KathieI]

Marcia, boy can we sympathize!! We're all addicted to TOTV. Did you ever see this old post from our archives. Its pretty funny. I've never done this so hopefully it will work. Its called Addicted to TOTV. Enjoy!!

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/smf/index.php/topic,3740.0.html


BTW, it gets worse as the time nears to retire to TV, so get ready, the last year is worse.

Kathie

[Barefoot]

I'm surprised to read the comments about tipping at Crispers. :dontknow: I often have lunch or dinner at Crispers. I always either leave a tip on the table for the wait staff or hand it to them. It never occurred to me not to tip.

[KathieI]

that's so nice Barefoot. Since they do deliver the food and clean up the tables, I think that's a good idea. Wonder if they really have that rule about no tipping?

K.

[redwitch]

Kathie, I asked the manager why there wasn't a tip jar. He said that Publix owned it and did now allow tipping. If any employee was caught accepting a tip, they would be fired on the spot. Tips are to be turned in and Publix does something with them -- he didn't know what. He was a young kid, but seemed to be pretty definite about it.

[pm10]

Thanks, Kathi, It feels better to know I have others who share (or have shared) my pain ;) !

[Hyacinth Bucket]

pm10 - join the crowd. We are still addicted and live here.

Hyacinth Bucket

[pm10]

Yep, Hyacinth. And the good part of this addiction is, when I finally DO get to TV, I'll already have some friends (to at least see monthly, at the Luncheons). :bigthumbsup:

[KathieI]

PM (Marcia),

The first time you attend the lunch or any TOTV event, you will be so ecstatic to meet all these people you will feel like we have felt, like we knew each other all our lives...

Its the greatest feeling ever!! Can't wait to meet you guys. When are you coming down? Join us in chat, we have even more fun in there.

Kathie

[pm10]

I can only imagine how fun it will be to meet all you fun people!! We'll be down the end of May for 5 days!!! Can't wait. One of these eves I'll have to join in the chat room. I was there once, but it moves so fast. Thanks, Kathie
Marcia

[JohnnyM]

Now that Marcia mentions it, I have tried the chat room and can't believe how fast people can type. I thought they were talking and the computer was typing via one of those software programs. How are you all so fast? I would like to chat but feel I am too slow. What's the deal?

[KathieI]

No, no, no, no, no!!!

We love slow typers in chatroom. They tend to slow us down to where we can read what we just typed.... Also, we need some good spellers, cause we can't even understand some of Handie's typing....

Starting in May, I'll hold typing classes in TV and you'll all become as good as the fastest typist in da bronx!! Meeeee!

:redface: Kathie

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi - join Chat Pack. If you can not type fast do not worry - you will notice the sentences are usually not long. At times, there are more than one conversation going on at the same time, and different chat packers will join in. After a while you will be able to follow.

Must admit, we all get lost sometimes in the chat room. There is always room for one more, so pull up a chair and just join in.

We are a very friendly welcoming bunch of people - some of are wannabees and some are newbees and some have been living here for awhile.

Looking forward to having you join us. Shy Kathie will give typing lessons in May.

See ya all'

Hyacinth Bucket

[jerseygirl008]

Redwitch: So glad you are going to get to go to the luncheon after all. Have a great time.
Can't wait till the April luncheon which I will be attended. Yippee.

About Chat, if you can't type fast, better reason to go on chat. Practice makes perfect. You get to practice eye/hand coordination: looking at the screen while finding the letters, that way, you don't miss anything. Try it.

[Rokinronda]

Today? 3 oclock? Who's going? I am ready to meet my TOTV friends and want to be sure it is at Crispers near Publix on 466?? Thanks! Rhonda

[samhass]

I plan to go.

[beady]

Hi All, waiting for grandaughters and daughter to arrive. May not make it to the luncheon.

So in the event I do not get there.

HAPPY EASTER


See you next month.

[Barefoot]

Today? 3 oclock? Who's going? I am ready to meet my TOTV friends and want to be sure it is at Crispers near Publix on 466?? Thanks! Rhonda


Right place, right time, see you there at 3 PM!!

[KathieI]

Let's see, if I can catch the 10am flight to Orlando, I can be there at about 7pm, will you wait for me??? (kidding, but wish I wasn't!)

Have fun and post pictures as soon as you can... Thanks, Kath

[Taltarzac]

My company is gone now but my temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) (jaw problem) when it acts up as today makes me quite grumpy. I will probably miss this month's TOTV meeting.

Happy Easter, everyone.

Hope to see the pictures from the TOTV. I am also in bad need of a haircut and would not want to appear in any pictures posted on TOTV before I can get one.

[Boomer]

As I see all of you planning to have fun at your lunch together, I have to admit that I am here wondering from afar why you don't do video conferencing or at least speaker phone
-- especially for Kathie. She really misses you guys I can tell, and I am afraid that she may go into withdrawal or something. This is just getting too sad and too hard to read about.

Seriously though, have a wonderful time. I hope the sun is shining on you and that it is a lovely warm day.

Boomer

[nONIE]

Thankyou Boomer! Im out the door as we speak!

[KathieI]

Thankyou Boomer! Im out the door as we speak!

Nonie, but your still logged onto TOTV, so you're not "out the door". Geeze, maybe Bernie is right, we need to get this girl some help.

Boomer, you read me right. I can't leave this computer today for fear of having some major withdrawals and anxiety attacks (oh where is my Prozac?). I am so sad to miss my friends today, last month was such a blast. I'll be crying all afternoon, maybe I should take a Xanax too so I'll sleep through it all. I don't want you to think I'm a druggie but missing my pals is so hard. :'( :'( :'( But, I'll try to be there next month ;D that will raise my spirits.

[Taltarzac]

Nonie, but your still logged onto TOTV, so you're not "out the door". Geeze, maybe Bernie is right, we need to get this girl some help.

Boomer, you read me right. I can't leave this computer today for fear of having some major withdrawals and anxiety attacks (oh where is my Prozac?). I am so sad to miss my friends today, last month was such a blast. I'll be crying all afternoon, maybe I should take a Xanax too so I'll sleep through it all. I don't want you to think I'm a druggie but missing my pals is so hard. :'( :'( :'( But, I'll try to be there next month ;D that will raise my spirits.


Kathie. Hope you are here next month. I plan to get to the April 18, 2008 TOTV luncheon unless my various health problems prevent it.

[KathieI]

Great, Tal!!! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Sorry about the TMJ (that's what we call it out here.) Have you tried facial massages (some dentists will do it for you) or hot compresses or anti-inflammatory pills. They all work. I had a very severe case about 15 years ago and finally got it fixed. Very painful thing, had to wear a mouthpiece to stretch out the temporomandibular muscles again. It worked though.

Try all the above, and good luck. See ya in April... Kath

[Taltarzac]

Great, Tal!!! Looking forward to seeing you again.

Sorry about the TMJ (that's what we call it out here.) Have you tried facial massages (some dentists will do it for you) or hot compresses or anti-inflammatory pills. They all work. I had a very severe case about 15 years ago and finally got it fixed. Very painful thing, had to wear a mouthpiece to stretch out the temporomandibular muscles again. It worked though.

Try all the above, and good luck. See ya in April... Kath



Thanks. My jaw has popped out since I was a teen. Just gives me some pain occasionally. Just seem to have to weather through it.

[KathieI]

:2excited: :hot: :2excited: :hot: Can't wait to see some pictures!!! 024

Better hurry!! We're waiting!!! :o :o

[nONIE]

I swore, I swore, I would not let anyone take my picture and 07 got me when I was gabbing Im going to pm her right now!! PLeeeeeease NO MORE PICTURES! >:(

The gathering was wonderful. Gorgeous weather, super nice people and great conversation. Should we even be allowed to have all this fun? ;D

Kath, get your butt down here as quickly as possible we miss ya!

[Rokinronda]

I loved meeting everyone and am looking forward to Aprils meeting. SOOOOOOO many nice folks and great fun! I am in paradise! Going to go dance my butt off now....feel free to join me! Rocky & The Rollers night at KB's!! ronda will be rokin tonight! and paying for it tomorrow!!

[KathieI]

Ronda, You're killing me!! First the lunch and now Rocky???? OMG, I'll be crying all evening.

But have a ball! Can't wait till next month. Kath

[Sidney Lanier]

The luncheon today was lovely; thanks, everyone, who helped make it happen. This will be our last TOTV luncheon for a bit, as we're leaving before the next one in April, but hopefully we'll be back joining everyone soon enough!

[Peggy D]

Hope lunch was a blast.

Waiting for pics

[villages07]

OK Kathy, you can put down the martini and relax now...here are some photos from today's luncheon. We had several first timers there and enjoyed meeting them all.

Welcome to Another Linda, Degraafc, RockinRhonda, Mr and Mrs T-Nut, Mr and Mrs Gray Hog, Annieban, and a cameo by Mr Villages07.

Returnees included Barefoot at Last, Redwitch, Mr and Mrs Time for Tee, Village Kid, Wiw1819, Swrin FLA, Hyacinth Bucket (looking adorable in her new hairdo), Sidney Lanier, Villages07, Mom2Five, Sam Hass, Nonie, Chelsea, and a cameo by Plexer.

Mr and Mrs T-Nut (Hyacinth in Blue and degraafc with her back to the camera on the left side; :

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/tnut.jpg

The girls of TOTV - Another Linda, AnnieBan, RockinRhonda, Mom2Five, Village Kid

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/girls1.jpg

Mr and Mrs Gray Hog:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/greyhog.jpg

Hyacinth Bucket showing off her very proper, and very gorgeous, new hairdo:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/hb_newhairdo.jpg

Redwitch, all gussied up, and wearing "those" famous heels:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/redheels.jpg

RockinRhonda getting ready to head out to Katie Belles and dance to Rocky and the Rollers:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/rhonda.jpg

Another Linda, still smiling after joining our zany group for lunch:

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/anotherlinda.jpg

And, a good time was had by all. Hope to see you all again next month!!!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi 07 - Great pictures.

Wish everyone could have been there - as a great time was had by one and all.

FOUND ONE PAIR OF READING GLASSES LEFT AT CRISPER'S. Yes, I know it is all caps, wanted to get that person's attention.

Please contact me.

Wish I had some of Donna's or DickY characters to express the wonderful time we all had.

HB

[KathieI]

Thank you 07, I'm crying in my martini as we speak. I wanna be there!!! Ok, next month.

Wonderful pictures, so happy we had new people show up and that some regulars came back, guess we didn't insult them enough!! kidding!

Looks like Red was on the "prowl" with those shoes. HB's hair is beautiful (as beautiful as she is), Another Linda looks just like I expected and so does Rhonda.

You did a wonderful job!! Thank you. Now I can relax for the rest of the evening.

Thanks again, Kath

[Donna]

Great pics..You guys look like you had a blast..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/wink2.gif (http://www.millan.net)

So nice to see more new faces..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/yesssmileyf.gif (http://www.millan.net)

A SPECIAL..http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hellosmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net)..to all the new peeps...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/welcomesmile.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[nONIE]

We missed you Donna! Hopefully you will join us one of these days at a totv meeting, I know you were with us in spirit. Hugzzzzzzzz!

[pm10]

Thanks, 07! Great pics. Looks like everyone had a great time! I'm crying, too - but in my pina collada........ Can't wait to join in on one of your fun luncheons. If you happen to have one May 25-29th, let us know, cuz we'll be there for a visit.

[KathieI]

PM, so sorry, the lunch is scheduled for May 16, but we'll hold something special for you during your time in TV. Remind us when you're arriving as we get closer to the date.

See ya then. Kathie

[pm10]

Oh gosh, Kathie! I would love that!

[JohnnyM]

Thanks for the pix 07. Nice hairdo HB and nice heels RW. Good lookin' group. :bigthumbsup:
PS: What happened to the Great One.......Fumar!

[Hyacinth Bucket]

The Great Fumar was at a funeral today.

HB

[JohnnyM]

Ooop's I'm sorry Fumar.

Thank you HB.

[jerseygirl008]

Nice pictures, thanks 07. Red, loved the heels and the top. Until I saw the pictures, I was ok, after seeing the pictures, I'M CRYING IN MY MARTINI. Can't wait to be there. See y'all at the April Luncheon on the 18th.

[Rokinronda]

What a rokin day it was!! Kathie and Donna, Can't wait to meet you two!You were there in spirit! Fumar, my sincere condolences. Another Linda and Village Kid it was great that you two decided to rok the night away at KB's. WOOHOOO!! WIW, Mr and Mrs Gray Hog , Mr and Mrs Time4tee, Barefoot, Village 07. and Mr. 07, Red, Nonie, Mom2five and Bill, HB and Sid, Samhass, Chels, Annieban. Claudia, Deegra, and anyone I missed ..(I have brain cramps on occasion)....I had a blast, as I knew I would. Hey, Nonie how did you avoid having your pic posted??? I need to know your secret! ughhh Well I need my rest as I plan to Rok the night away again tomorrow night!! Just had to say I had a great time with such a pleasant group. PM 18, a meeting just for you (YAY 2 in a month!)Tal, Get well soon! Muncle I heard you are shy, GET OVER IT!!! I felt welcome and am looking forward to the next gathering! Happy Easter and Passover to all TOTV peeps! To all the shysters, you had better come next month or there could be trouble! The BEST CLUB in TV IMHO!! Thanks again and Nite All!!

[Taltarzac]

Sorry I could not make it yesterday. Cool pictures 07.

[jerseygirl008]

Tal: sincere condolences. I will be there next month, looking forward to meeting you, and the rest of the TOTV crew.

[Just Susan]

HB Your new hair style is just beautiful on you. :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

Fumar,

my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[JohnnyM]

Fumar, our condolences.........Johnny&Barbara

[chuckinca]

Thanks. My jaw has popped out since I was a teen. Just gives me some pain occasionally. Just seem to have to weather through it.



Tal:

My wife used a night guard, sort of like a football mouth protector, for about five years and it finally eliminated her TMJ problem.

[Taltarzac]

Tal:

My wife used a night guard, sort of like a football mouth protector, for about five years and it finally eliminated her TMJ problem.




Thanks, chuckinca. My dentist back in Oldsmar, FL had recommended something like that. It is only really bad a few days a month though. I think the dentist said the cost of that contraption was around $1100???

[chuckinca]

Tal:

My wife is a Dental Hygienist and gets those type of things at wholesale prices.

I believe they have to be special made to fit your mouth and teeth, so they are probably pricey.