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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.

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Bump

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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.

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when? what time?

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

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

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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/sm...consoling2.gif
Love you guys!http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/ferghart2.gif

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Donna, we will all miss you also.

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

Hyacinth Bucket

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

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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.

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

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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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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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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

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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.

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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

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

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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:

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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

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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:

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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!

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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

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

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

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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

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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)

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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.

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

See ya' Friday Red!

Kiddo

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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

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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

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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/sm...ic,3740.0.html


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

Kathie

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Hyacinth Bucket

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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:

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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

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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

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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?