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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 661364)

I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I find that when I go to Crispers, I can't remember the online personalities of the posters I meet there. Everyone just goes and has a very cordial, friendly time. So don't worry! Just come and meet and talk to people.

I'm sorry I can't be there this month. Hopefully next month before we go home for the summer.

Sorry you can't make it CFrance, it was nice to meet you at the Liver & Onions get together. this will be my first time finally getting to Crispers. Maybe I'll see you next month. Looking forard to meeting everyone. Trish

We're planning on being there.

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Originally Posted by mommieswamie (Post 661339)

I have never attended Crispers meetings, not that I did not want to, it was just never an option, but it might be sometime. Along those lines, I have a question as to how one would be welcome/perceived in person as compared to how they are perceived to be online, or maybe there is no different - I don't know.

I was a fascinated lurker for several years, then I began to post "I don't want to ruffle anybody's feathers" type posts, then one lonely night I posted all my "heart and sole" type posts, then I hid for a while and let OleDave post for me, then recently I have posted some "I really have something to say" type posts. But basically, in person, I'm really just a pretty nice person who enjoys good company and good conversation.

So I guess what I asking is - how is one perceived and welcomed - as they are online or as they are in person? Or maybe there is no difference.

Only those who are positive posters have ever come to Crispers in my memory. Those who take people to task for "drinking the Koolaid" never show. They prefer to remain anonymous and prefer to say what they have to say without ever facing people eye to eye.

Having been accused of being too positive and wearing rose colored glasses and of painting this place in an unrealistic manner and being paid by the developer and even receiving an anonymous letter and many anonymous taunts by PM.... I am getting just a little bit afraid to come to the meeting sometimes.

But I am looking forward to being there with the same sweet people who always come and hopefully new ones as well.

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 661364)

I agree with CFrance. I attended two TOTV lunches last year when I rented in TV. Everyone was very nice, and answered all of my "wannabee" questions. I am hoping to attend the TOTV lunch in May when I am renting in TV next month. Wish I could attend every TOTV lunch.

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Originally Posted by mommieswamie (Post 661339)

You will be more than welcome as my experience is, only nice people go to Crispers. 3 PM in the Southern Trace Mall on 466. :smiley:

Crispers today at 3:00!

Was hoping to be there again today but have an afternoon appointment in Gainesville so not likely. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in the Fall! :wave:

SanFran Dianne and I attented our first TOTV gathering at Crispers today.

Excellent turnout and many thanks to the organizers. We enjoyed meeting other TOTV'ers and the legendary Gracie.

Looking forward to many more gatherings in the future.

Nice time on the patio at Crispers yesterday! Great to see everyone and so many new faces! Ok Gracie my memory is not as good as yours but here it goes...mikeandnancy1112 (Nancy), Eileenny2tv and Skyguy79 (Eileen and Joe) DonH57 and Baileysmom (Don and Ellen), Bruce64 (Bruce), George3 and KRYS (George and Chris) mojoe (Maureen), JustJim (Jim), Jimbo2012 (Bob), JackZ and SanFranDiane (Jack and Diane), jblum315 (Jeanne), lightworker888 (Joyanne), Sadie1313 (Tricia), graciegirl (Grace) and of course Helene! And me Terri. If I missed anyone sorry...I went by my cheat I mean sign in sheet. It was nice too meet everyone and hope to see you all again at Crispers or just around the neighborhood. For all our new neighbors...Welcome to Paradise!

It was great fun meeting up with everyone at Crispers yesterday. A really great bunch of people. Terri you did a wonderful job. I will miss you! I look forward to seeing you all when I get back. I will be in touch on totv.

Hi, It was great seeing people again and meeting new ones at the gathering yesterday. Don and I had a great time, thanks again for organizing it Terri. This is my first post as I work my way up to "sage' Gracie. :) Have a good weekend, Ellen LOL and just as I post this I realize I'm logged in as Don so I have yet to even post for real. :laugh:

Terri,

You did a fabulous job hosting! It was wonderful seeing the oldies and meeting the newbies.

Thanks everyone! I learned from Nancy who will be hosting next month as we may be going out of town to visit the "kids". They miss us! I"ll miss you too Mojoe...maybe we can get together at Cody's or Evans Prairie before you go! And swrinfla how high did the crick get? We missed ya'!

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Originally Posted by DonH57 (Post 662987)

We hope to hear a lot from you as you chase after Gracie, Ellen. Please consider creating your own screen name!:coolsmiley: