TOTV April Luncheon - Pictures

[villages07]

Wow!!! What a turnout and a great bunch of folks. There were new faces, faces to put with online personalities, and regulars. It was a beautiful day on the patio at Crispers as somewhere close to 40 TOTV�ers and their friends and families gathered for our monthly luncheon.

We finally got to meet F16 and his lovely wife and their hosts/friends and had a chance to congratulate the 16's on their purchase of a new home in Hadley. Other first timers to a TOTV event included Handieman and Mrs Handie, ReliancePeech, Jerseygirl, PunkPup, Gemorc, FallChicks2, BillMc, Mick, Jim and Linda (ByeNJ).

We said farewell to our Canadian friends, Barefoot and Fireboy and Mom2Five. We look forward to their return in the fall.

Shy Kathy brought a cake to help DickY celebrate his retirement and final arrival in TV. Other participants included SWRinFLA, Chelsea, VillageKid, SamHass, Beady, Taltarzac (king of the forum posters), Pete and Paula, Eddie/EJP, Wiwi, Redwitch, Sailor17 and Mrs Sailor (their lips are finally unlocked), RokinRonda, Villages07.

Each month brings a new mix of attendees�we look forward to new arrivals in May. For our friends who have already departed or will be departing soon, we�ll save your seats for a future Crispers luncheon. Y�all come back soon!!! Special Hellos go out to Hyacinth and Sidney, Donna, Mr and Mrs Brightspot, Susan and Tom, JohnnyM and Barb and everyone else out there wishing you were here�.

Photos follow (I apologize in advance if I missed any names or left anyone out):

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/Dicky.jpg
DickY, looking more relaxed already

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/16_handie.jpg
Mr & Mrs F16 talking to HandieMan and his wife

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/Group3.jpg
Group shot

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Village Kid and ReliancePeech (aka Peechie)

...more to follow

[villages07]

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Our soon to be leaving Canadian friends, Barefoot at Last and Mom2Five...sniff sniff, we'll miss ya

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/punkpup.jpg
PunkPup, aka the Gas Lady

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/JimLinda.jpg
New Villagers Jim and Linda, aka ByeNJ

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Chel and Tal in deep conversation

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/Mick.jpg
First-timer, Mick standing; Gemorc sitting down.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/Mrs16Handie.jpg
Nominations for sainthood....Mrs Handie and Mrs F16

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd151/villages07/Group1.jpg
Another group shot

[Pete]

good job 07 :2cool: :clap2:
and in a very timely manner
recommend laptop with webcam for future gatherings
online IM with webcam

[another Linda]

thank you, thank you, thank you!! Those of us who aren't there certainly wish we were. we love the pictures.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

The pictures are FANTASTIC thank you so much for posting them so quickly. I miss you all ::) ::)

Wish we could have been with all of you. Love all the wonderful smiles on your faces. Did F16 buy, wasn't to sure from what you wrote.

I just wanted to be with all of you. Delighted that Mrs. Handie was able to make it. From her picture I would not know that she had any problems.

Love ya all, Thanks so much for posting the pics so quickly 07.

HB

[Taltarzac]

I am supposed to be taking my dog Sport on a walk but stopped to check and see if the pictures from today were posted yet.

;D 024 040 wav :clap2:

Good job with the pictures.

[Donna]

WOW...Great job...007 :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/goldstar.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Looks like you guys had a blast..So nice to see every one we chat with.. http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/chatsmileys.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[chelsea24]

What a wonderful time today. Wonderful people and great new neighbors! :welcome:
I love these luncheons. Thanks for the pics 07 and thanks for another great luncheon to one and all. :-*

[Taltarzac]

We were all looking for Muncle at this TOTV meeting but could not find him. :joke:

[renielarson]

Not surprised by the wonderful pics...cause all of us in TV are wonderful!

Thank you for sharing this day with those of us who couldn't be there...but wished we were.

wav barefoot

wav chelsea

wav mom2five

wav V07...although you weren't in any of the pics since you were the photographer

wav Red..I saw you tucked to the side of Punkpup's pic

wav WIW and Beady....picked you out in the group shot

Would like to say wav to the rest of you that I haven't met or who I didn't see in the pics...

Luv you all!

[Mikitv]

Loved the pictures and fun to finally put faces to the names. Wish I could have been there. Fingers crossed/someday.

Mikark

[JohnnyM]

Thanks 07 for thinking of us who could not attend. Thanks also for the great pic's. By the time we get there the group will be 100 strong. I can't wait. ;D ;D ;D ;)

[Peggy D]

Excellent!!

:bigthumbsup:

[samhass]

No Fumar, No Muncle, No Hancle. What's up with that?? :dontknow:

[Just Susan]

You all look so great. Can't wait til we are a part of this wonderland again.

[pm10]

Yes, thanks 07! Great pictures! Looks like such fun. Can't wait to be sitting at one of those tables, too!
Marcia

[Rokinronda]

OK susan who is that with you in the Avatar???!!! Oh my!!! It sure is nice getting to know this super bunch of people! Jersey, punkpup, Handie, ,the Mrs and guests, Jim and Linda, , Pete, Micky, TAL!! Dicky Congrats!! F16, etc..etc.. etc........ I hear the count was 44!!!! SUPER! super super duper! lol OK so I just got home from KB's and am being a little silly! shame on me....nooooo, shame on you all for not dancing w/me at KB's!! LOL Thanks 07 for the pics... you are the BEST!! Nite ALL!!!! Till we meet again!

[larrydube]

This isnt susan but I would be willing to bet that is Frankie Avalon......

[scottke]

What great pictures - thanks 07 - one of these times we'll be with you to. It's so nice to put faces with those I chatter and post with.

[Sidney Lanier]

Yep, we really missed you guys and being there! Not sure when we'll be back in TV on the 3rd Friday of the month, but whenever that is, we'll see you all then. Hopefully it'll be before winter!!!

[The Great Fumar]

Hi guys
Looks like a wonderful get-to-gether ..........Sorry I missed it , In bed with an upper respiratory and no one needs exposure to that..........Worst part is I think I'm going to live ....... Oh well , another day !!!!!!!!

fumar >:(

[nONIE]

Sure Fumar Sure! and I had the bubonic plague! 1rnfl




Hey, if your really under the weather, I apologize and hope ya feel better real soon. Really!

[Donna]

Sure Fumar Sure! and I had the bubonic plague! 1rnfl




Hey, if your really under the weather, I apologize and hope ya feel better real soon. Really!


Noni..You are too crazy..hahahahahahttp://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/coffeescreen.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[KathieI]

Sure Fumar Sure! and I had the bubonic plague! 1rnfl

Nonie, you don't realize how funny you are!! LMAO.... http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Kathie, be careful, think of the illnesses lurking in an around TV. ;D The first two people who have these illnesses are Nonie and Fumar.

Finally found you in one of the pics - yes, you were talking and having a wonderful time.

HB

[bime8062]

Happy to have met u guys Friday with the wifey. It was my pleasure to help kick off the "get together". Like I stated during my intro. thanks to u our transition to TV land was made that much easier and fearless with the guidance and reassurance from u folks here.
And shout out to Kathie from "da Bx" and West Farms (too much cake here)...
Happy IMs to all.

JIM & LINDA

I saw u peeking Karen C and hope u land at Dunkirk!

[KathieI]

HB, it was easy staying clear of Fumar (need I say more), but my darling Nonie, I've spent every waking minute with her since arriving here. Guess I'll get the plague as well. Oh well, this way I don't have to go home!! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cheerleader.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Yes, that was me in the picture HB, but me "talking", no way......I was my usual "shy" self. Never said a word!!! LOL!

[Cajungirl]

It's nice to put faces to names. Looked like a beautiful day for it. Movers will be here on 27th and we close on TV home on 30th. Hope to meet you all May luncheon. Let me know where and when. We need to meet nice, new people. Can't wait

[F16 1UB]

What a great time meeting everyone. We had a 5 PM dinner date and for those that met me you may have noticed that I don't miss too many meals. Especially home cooked. Did I tell you that Mrs "F" can't spill milk on corn flakes? Sorry - Anyway we'd have loved to stayed longer. Mrs "F" said those people were all about our age. I told her NAH. They're old. She is REALLY looking forward to being in TV.

Yep - Think we'll fit right in. Close on Hadley pad on May 22 but won't make the final move until we sell the KY home. And awaaaaaaay we go.

F16
:bigthumbsup:

[ouma1938]

Wonderful pictures and it made being here and not there so much easier. Its so great to see everyone having so much fun. I was in heart and spirit and ou can be sure I'll be there in real life one day soon.

Thanks for thinking of us. :2cool: 040 wav

[villages07]

By popular request, I've include a way-too-close-up of handie (aka handie man, aka....well, never mind) for those of you who want to put a face with the legend. He was in one of the other photos but his face was conveniently hidden by someone else. I got permission from the witness protection program to post this photo.

Next photo op....May Luncheon is on May 16, Crispers, 3pm...BE THERE

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

[graciegirl]

Nancy. Your pictures are so great and so are you, always saying the right thing with your friendly attitude! We were THERE but not there, we were contracting on our home in Hadley at the very time you were all together. I had looked so forward to meeting you all in person. What an attractive, fun bunch. Can't wait until we can meet all of youin person. We were so lucky to have caught Mom2five and.......? ? before they went home. We still came VERY late.I was so excited about buying our house I can't tell you who else was still there.

[KathieI]

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


DA BIG BAD WOLFFF!!
Who's that I see walkin' in these woods?
Why, it's Little Red Riding Hood.
Hey there Little Red Riding Hood,
You sure are looking good.
You're everything a big bad wolf could want.

Little Red Riding Hood
I don't think little big girls should
Go walking in these spooky old woods alone.

I think I ought to walk with you for a ways.

Kathie :redface: :redface:

[Peggy D]

07

The pictures are great. Look forward to them every month.

I am so happy to say we will be at the luncheon this time! We found out friends of
Hubbys (Nick) are in TV the same time and will be coming also.


The countdown has begun--we will be in TV in a week (but who's counting)

Can't wait to meet everyone
Tal, you better be there!!

[nONIE]

OMG Kathie, Your song is an absolute riot!!!!!!!!!!! You outdid yourself on this one!!!!!!! :clap2: 1rnfl :a20:

[Mikitv]

:a20: :clap2: 1rnfl 040


Thanks for posting the elusive picture of Handie. He can't hide anymore.

Great song Kath with the picture. Perfect.

[Donna]

As the saying goes...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sheriff.gif (http://www.millan.net)>>>>You can run, but ya can't hide! http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/pinkhandcuffsf.gif (http://www.millan.net)

Great pic of Handi.. :cop:

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/liedetectorsmile1f.gif (http://www.millan.net)>>>You have the right to remain silent, if you give up that right any thing you say can and will be used against you in a court of law...http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/liedetectorsmile1f.gif (http://www.millan.net)>>>You have the right to an attorney...........http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/cellsmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net)

http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sheriff.gif (http://www.millan.net)>>>>"Witness Protection Program">>>>>http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sheriff.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Frangyomory]

Pictures are great!!! Hope to make one of these get togethers soon!!! ;D

[handieman]

:yikes:
OMG it looks like you just plucked the baby bottle ouda my mouth
I wouldn't wanna be round that character after dark 1rnfl
Handie :joke:

[KathieI]

Boo Hoo!! :'( :'(
I will be MIA for May lunch!
Boo Hoo! :'( :'(

We will have some newbies there this month, CajunGirl, Peggy D, Joann P, and who else?
Please post who else will be new to the lunch.
Let's celebrate their arrival.

Fumar, do ya think you can make it this time?
Have a wonderful time! I'll be there in spirit!

Kathie :redface: :redface:

[Casino]

Kathie,
Who will be the hostess if you are not there? :dontknow:
I thought that you were going to protect me from DA BIG BAD WOLFFF!!

Well, I will follow in your footsteps and be the shy and quiet one !!!! :redface:

See ya soon!!!

PS..OK I will give out hugs and kisses from you!!!!

[KathieI]

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


JP, you mean this guy??

Don't worry about him, he won't be there this time!

But even if he was, he's afraid of me, so he'd leave you alone

Love, your big sister, Kath

[handieman]

:cus: :realmad: evil6
I am not ;D
Handie :joke:

[KathieI]

Not What!! :dontknow:

Big Bad Wolffff? Or afraid of meeee?? :yikes:

Bet you don't answer those questions ::) ::)

[Peggy D]

Kath

No fair. Thought for sure you would be there this month.

Oh well, looks like Nick and I will just have to plan another trip!!

[handieman]

:pop:
Handie :joke:

[chelsea24]

1rnfl 1rnfl :a20: Kathie! That post with Handi is soooo funny! :bigthumbsup:

Handi -- if the fur fits wear it! 1rnfl wav

[F16 1UB]

BUSTED! So much for your witness protection program Handie. Maybe shoulda tagged along with Barefoot. Just a thought. Sure mrs Handie wouldn't mind your disappearance. Don't believe Canada displays most wanted posters in public.

F16 :cop: ;D

[KathieI]

Kath No fair. Thought for sure you would be there this month. Oh well, looks like Nick and I will just have to plan another trip!!

Peggy, I know. I'm so disappointed that I won't be there to meet you and Nick. :'( Things just aren't working out exactly to my timeline, :'( :'( but there will be other opportunities, I hope. :-*

Have a great trip and enjoy your time in TV. :-*

Kathie

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Kathie, just read your poem. :a20:

Fantastic.

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hello Everyone,

We will not be there for the May luncheon. Please take photos and print them.

Will miss ya all so (((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))

from me to you.

Hyacinth Bucket

[Taltarzac]

I will try to make this 3:00 p.m. May 16, 2008 TOTV luncheon but the Omeprazole I am taking for my acid reflux kind of adds a whole 'nother aura to my character. Not one which goes very well with a dining experience. :joke:

[jerseygirl008]

Miss 07 Thanks so much for the great pictures. It was so cool to meet all of you. I have to tell you all; I have 3 or 4 friends who are now SERIOUSLY considering coming to TV for a Lifestyle Preview, since I purchased my house. This is a riot. I can't wait to come down for my closing. Maybe some of us can get together during that time for a drink or lunch.

Handie - you can no longer hide, you will be found. LOL.

Thanks again 07 for the pics. Great job.

[KathieI]

Kathie, just read your poem. :a20:
Fantastic. HB


I thought so too HB, but I think Handie is mad at meeee!! :'( :'( :'(

[handieman]

I thought so too HB, but I think Handie is mad at meeee!! :'( :'( :'(

I don't get mad Kathie butt I get even evil6
handie :joke:

[KathieI]

Oh, Oh!! :o

Promises, promises! ;)

Kathie :super:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Kathie, have no fear. Handie will not be able to find you or as he puts in "butts get even."

Remember you are such a shy retiring wall flower person he will not be able to find you.

Is the lemonade ready?

HB

[Barefoot]

BUSTED! So much for your witness protection program Handie. Maybe shoulda tagged along with Barefoot. Just a thought. Sure mrs Handie wouldn't mind your disappearance. Don't believe Canada displays most wanted posters in public. F16 :cop: ;D

F16, I just checked with Canadian Border Police, Handie would definitely be considered an undesirable alien.

Handie, quick, under your bed. The girls are all after you!

[Donna]

Handi,
Maybe incognito is the answer..We better get JohnnyM to do a make over... ::)

[handieman]

F16, I just checked with Canadian Border Police, Handie would definitely be considered an undesirable alien.

Handie, quick, under your bed. The girls are all after you!

Now getting UNDER my bed just doesn't calculate, was that a typo?? evil6
Handie :joke:

[chelsea24]

BF, Handi can't hide UNDER the bed. He thinks members Al Qaeda are hiding there! :o

:-* :joke:

[Donna]

OH MY God... :yikes:

[Blondie]

07 Thanx for posting the pictures--now I get to see some of the folks I didn't get to meet when I was there---miss you all---especially the dancing, Red. :) I don't know when I will be able to return, but I sure would like to make it to the luncheon nex time.

I have been having many computer problems---"local access only" ever since I came back from FL--I think some FL DNS has hijacked my my DNS????

Anyway--thanks to all the folks I met when I was there, and I look foward to seeing you all again. 07, say hi to Sally for me if you see her.

md blondie