GA & NC/SC - GTG the weekend of March 17th!

[Katy]

I'm planning to go back home to visit some family and friends for a week in mid-March and would love to meet up with some local CC gals. Could I interest anyone in a GTG?

The majority of my time will be in the Atlanta area, but I'm planning to head out towards SC/NC to visit a good friend over the weekend. I'll post dates as soon as I know specifics.

~K

[southerner]

heck yeah!!!!

where does your friend live?

[ktdelsur]

I'm in SC..just about 1.5 hrs from Atlanta. (20 mins from the GA border)...I'd love to try and make a GTG - it seems there are hardly ever ones I can get to around here!

Yes, where does your friend live?

[MurphysLaw]

I'm game!! :D

[JRPAGV]

I live in a suburb south of Atlanta. I'd like to try to come. :)

[Katy]

In Atlanta, my family is in the Marietta/Acworth area, but I'm planning on visiting all OVER the Atlanta area while I'm there to visit with friends.

In SC, my friend is in Fort Mills (not far from Charlotte I believe) and I was thinking of driving to and from NC.

In NC, I have no idea, I'd love to get out to the Myrtle Beach area (is that right?), but if not, I'll probably focus on where most of those NC GTGs have been so far.

So as you can see, I'm pretty flexible an open to suggestions

[MurphysLaw]

Myrtle's in SC Katy, and although I would LOVE for the GTG to be here, I think I'm the only one that lives here!! :o Course if you want to come out here, I can have you all to myself and we can go get Margaritas and we won't have to share them! ;)

Columbia, SC is a little closer to me than the halfway mark to ATL...I don't know what SC gals would/could go to Columbia, and I'm not really familiar with the area, but I'm sure I could figure something out.

Charlotte is about 4 hours from me, and I know NADA about driving in or around Charlotte.

Raleigh is 3 hours from me. There's a good handfull of gals that live in/around Raleigh & it's my old stomping ground(lived there 13 years) so I know it pretty well.

Those are some major cities that are pretty central (I think?) for NC/SC gals. I don't know about GA...if there are a good deal of GA ladies, then maybe we should opt for meeting in the middle in SC somewhere??? I'm pretty flexible, just hoping to not have to drive too far with LMSP!;)

Anyone else have any ideas?

[shellbell516]

I'm game, but depends on where. I'm in the Raleigh area. We could possibly do around the Charlotte area and visit some family while we're there. My DH's extended family is in Gaffney, SC.

[Katy]

Well, there's still time. You guys talk amongst yourselves. I'll definately be in Atlanta during the week, and can leave my weekends open for SC & NC.

[southerner]

which weekend we talking about? I'm going home March 11th weekend, so I hope that's not it. I'd be bummed!

[Katy]

which weekend we talking about? I'm going home March 11th weekend, so I hope that's not it. I'd be bummed!I'm looking at the weekend of the 17th

[amtaylor]

I'd love to come depending on where in NC we meet. I'm close to Cary, Raleigh, Durham and semi-close to Greensboro :)

[southerner]

This actually isn't that far away. So, let us know when you know for sure the dates and we'll pick a day and place that works for majority of us. I'm willing to travel though, just to meet the one and only IRL ;)

[EmilyBronte]

Depending on where, I'd love to come. We just moved to Sylva, NC (1 hour west of Asheville), in December and there isn't much here, so any chance to get out is great for me!

We are approx. 2.5 hours from both Atlanta and Charlotte and about 1.5 hrs from Spartanburg, SC. Also, could husband and baby come or would this be just for the girls?

[Jaycee]

I'm totally game!! There are so many of you that I can't wait to meet :p I am in Charlotte and would love to have it here, although I'd be willing to drive to Columbia or even Greensborough..I think either of those are about 1.5 hrs from here.

[MLA]

I'm looking at the weekend of the 17th

Bummer. I'm moving on that weekend. I'd love to get together with you guys!

Katy -- I saw Jenny this weekend. I was in LA for a bridal shower. My hair is so much happier. :) She told me that you were the one that told her I'd moved. It's just crazy that we've never met IRL, and now I'm missing another chance for that.

:(

[ktdelsur]

Hey girls!
I'm 1.5 hours from both Charlotte and Atlanta. Columbia is about 2.5 hrs from me ... and Myrtle Beach is a good 5-6 hours. I probably couldn't make a Myrtle Beach one.

I have only driven THROUGH Charlotte many times on I-85...and I live off of
I-85 just inside the SC border from GA. So...maybe Greenville, SC or Spartanburg/Gaffney would be a good "in-between" place.

And while I'm excited about meeting any other CC'ers...I'd be so excited to meet JRPAGV and JAYCEE, my fellow december mommies!

[Jaycee]

And while I'm excited about meeting any other CC'ers...I'd be so excited to meet JRPAGV and JAYCEE, my fellow december mommies!
We can bring the babies right?? :D

[tbell]

I'm there.

[Katy]

I don't see why babies or husbands can't come along (though I might think that hubbies would be bored). And speaking of hubbies (would that be a correct plural for the slang term "hubby"?!?!) mine doesn't want me making the drive from Atlanta to SC/NC alone (like I haven't done it many, many times before!). So now I have to see if I can persuade my girlfriend to make the drive and overnight with me. Wish me luck!

[Camdynlyn]

Let's see. I'm all up for Charlotte if we do it there, Raleigh would be awesome but I could make the trip to SC if need be.

Charlotte is an hour from my hometown and would be easiest for me besides Raleigh.

Katy, you could try having a GA lady ride up with you (Janna or Yota-- Beevo) are from around that area, I believe.

[TriSigmaNC]

Katy,
I'm up for it.

Locations: I'd say Myrtle Beach or Columbia, SC. Or even Raleigh...but sounds far for any GA ladies. Charlotte would be far for many as well.

Weekends: I can only do 3/4, 11 or 25 (those weekends).
Tracie

[JRPAGV]

My mom just moved back to Greensboro, and my grandparents are moving back to Burlington at the end of February. I can try to talk DH into making a trip up there to visit them, then I could try to make it to a get-together.

If that doesn't work out, I could still try to make it to an Atlanta get-together.

ETA: Greensboro and Burlington are in NC. ;)

[Jaycee]

DH just told me he's going to be working in Atlanta that weekend, so I can be pretty flexible..I can stay with him in Atlanta over that weekend if the GTG is closer to there, or I can stay here in Charlotte if we GTG closer to here :)

[Katy]

Don't worry about the Atlanta or GA folks, I'll be there for a couple days before and a day or so after. I plan on covering them earlier in the week.

You guys just kind of work out what works best for SC gals and what works best for NC gals.

[southerner]

Charlotte seems to be good for a lot of us. What do y'all think?

[EmilyBronte]

Charlotte would be great for me!

[Katy]

Okay, so it's around 3.5 hours from Atlanta to Greenville (around 2.5 hours from Greenville to Charlotte) and just under 2 hours between Charlotte and Raleigh.

Works for me. But again, feel free to discuss things further amongst yourselves.

[MurphysLaw]

I can't drive to Charlotte. :( It's 4 hours and I just cannot do that with a 7.5 month old. Greenville/Spartanburg/Gaffney are out for me too...they are just too far. :(

Katy, are you going to do seperate trips for NC & SC? I am confused.:confused:

[Katy]

Katy, are you going to do seperate trips for NC & SC? I am confused.:confused:You have mail!

[southerner]

Kimand Gino, Where could you go?

[Regina Phalange]

I'm down for it and I'll be back in NC by then. I could do most of the areas mentioned. I live near Charlotte so that would be best but could do Greenville as well.

EmilyBronte my grandfather lives in Sylva. It's so small that I get really excited when someone knows about it!!

Katy my brother lives in Atlanta and I am very used to the drive from Charlotte. It's really not a bad drive at all -- 4 and 1/2 hours usually.

[EmilyBronte]

EmilyBronte my grandfather lives in Sylva. It's so small that I get really excited when someone knows about it!!


That's so cool you have family here. It is small, that's for sure! So then do you know how long it takes to get from here to Charlotte? We only know from mapquest results, but have wondered what the real story is. We think it's around 3 hours. Do you ever come visit here?

[amtaylor]

Charlotte's to far for me and Mackenzie... :(

[Jaycee]

OK, lets figure this out..If you are serious about coming, put down where you are located and how far you are willing to drive..

I'm in Charlotte and if we decide we want to have it here, I'll be happy to take the role of organizing it. Otherwise, I am open to driving up to 1.5-2 hrs.

next..:)

[Katy]

I say not further than 2500 miles (give or take) :p

[amtaylor]

I'm halfway between Apex and Pittsboro. I'd be able to go to Greensboro, Durham, Raleigh and anywhere nearby. Mackenzie's not a great rider, so I don't want to venture much further.

[southerner]

I'd be willing to go anywhere. How's that? The non-Mom doesn't have to worry about little ones ;)

[Jaycee]

I'd be willing to go anywhere. How's that? The non-Mom doesn't have to worry about little ones ;)

Well in that case..Let's go to Jamaica!! :)

[Katy]

Well in that case..Let's go to Jamaica!! :)Well, as much as I'd like to join you, I only have enough money to go to the SouthEast :( You guys have fun without me :sob:

[EmilyBronte]

I live in Sylva, NC, and I'm willing to travel 3 1/2. I have a 13-month old who travels well, but a whole day without a good nap is not a good thing. :)

Within 3 1/2 hours I can get to Winston-Salem and Charlotte in NC, Atlanta, and Greenville/Spartanburg and Columbia in SC.

The RDU area would probably be too far for us, but we might be able to swing it if we can stay with friends there.

[Regina Phalange]

Emily you are right with about 3 hours from Charlotte. I live about an hour east of Charlotte and it takes me about 4 hours to get to Sylva.

I am willing to travel just about anywhere if you ladies make it an interesting offer. :p No children here and FH is will be out of the country so nothing really holding me down.

[ktdelsur]

Okay, so it's around 3.5 hours from Atlanta to Greenville (around 2.5 hours from Greenville to Charlotte) and just under 2 hours between Charlotte and Raleigh.

Quick addition - it is only about 2 hours from Atlanta to Greenville. I live 30 mins from Greenville (between Greenville and Commerce, GA) and it takes me 1.5 hrs to get to Atlanta, and 1.5 hrs to get to Charlotte. You have less driving to do than you think. I-85 moves very fast. :D

I live in Anderson, SC and am willing to drive up to 2 hrs. Columbia/Raleigh/the coast is too far, although I could be bribed into going to Charleston. (We used to live there and I love it...LOL)

Seems like Charlotte is the place now...

And Jaycee: definitely bringing Andrew. Maybe Liliana will like younger men! I don't think DH would be interested in a GTG like this AT ALL. He'll probably think I'm insane to go meet these "internet mommy friends" IRL. LOL!

Janna: If you somehow can't make it or don't want to drive that far, you could drive the almost 2 hours to my house and we could ride together...I think my Honda Accord can accommodate two car seats in the backseat if need be! :D

[Katy]

Quick addition - it is only about 2 hours from Atlanta to Greenville. I live 30 mins from Greenville (between Greenville and Commerce, GA) and it takes me 1.5 hrs to get to Atlanta, and 1.5 hrs to get to Charlotte. You have less driving to do than you think. I-85 moves very fast. :D Yeah, I remember that. Heck, it used to only take me 15 hours to drive from Atlanta to South Jersey. I just took what mapquest said (who, by the way, assume you're driving 60 or so, not 80 like everyone else!) and used that to get an idea.

[paiger]

I'm in Raleigh and could come to Charlotte, Greenville or Columbia, but not farther than that aka Charleston or Atlanta. I would need a place to stay in Charlotte :o, but I could probably manage to bunk w/ a friend/ILs in Greenville/COLA.

[MurphysLaw]

I'm wondering if it wouldn't be better to do an eastern GTG and a western GTG as opposed to north/south. I need to take a good look at a map to find out how far out west I could go. Charleston isn't too far for me, but I don't know how many people can make it there besides me and ktdelsur.

I'll be back after I look at a map and I'll have a better idea of what I can do.

Just as a reminder: Can everyone post their city/state or area(n/s/e/w) of state here so we can get the groupings down? This may make it easier. I can go back in and add to this list as everyone updates

NC:
shellbell(Raleigh)
amtaylor(Apex-ish?)
Camdynlyn(Raleigh)
EmilyBronte(Sylva)
Jaycee(Charlotte)
MLA(Durham-OOT)
Tbell(G'boro)
ardathpaige(Raleigh)
TiSigmaNC(Wilmington)
Holls(Wilmington)
mel7dog(Fayetteville)
southerner(G'boro)

SC:
Kim(Myrtle)
ktdelsur(Anderson)

GA:
JRPAGV(?)


Please let me know if I missed anyone, I just skimmed through the thread quickly. You know what would be helpful...anyone remember that thread where you plug in your location and it pinpointed you on a map? We need a mini version of that, but instead of any/all CC members, just those of us to organize this/these GTGs!!! lol :D

[mel7dog]

Kim - Can you add me please?! I am closest to Fayetteville, NC

[Katy]

Kim, you can try,it's called FRAPPER, but I don't now if they'll narrow down to one state.

And Kim's right, we can do East/West if that makes more sense (although I will still be visiting my friend in Fort Mills, SC Saturday before a GTG

[MurphysLaw]

Okay....please go here and add yourself! :)

http://www.frappr.com/ncscgagtg

[southerner]

KimandGino, you forgot me :( I posted on the Frapper map though.

[MurphysLaw]

I didn't forget you I promise! I just didn't see a location posted, just YOUR NAME. Attention ho.:p hehe j/k

[southerner]

:cool:

[Jaycee]

Kim, you can try,it's called FRAPPER, but I don't now if they'll narrow down to one state.

And Kim's right, we can do East/West if that makes more sense (although I will still be visiting my friend in Fort Mills, SC Saturday before a GTG

Katy, Fort Mill, SC is 3 miles down the road from me :)

[Jaycee]

Seems like Charlotte is the place now...

And Jaycee: definitely bringing Andrew. Maybe Liliana will like younger men! I don't think DH would be interested in a GTG like this AT ALL. He'll probably think I'm insane to go meet these "internet mommy friends" IRL. LOL!

Janna: If you somehow can't make it or don't want to drive that far, you could drive the almost 2 hours to my house and we could ride together...I think my Honda Accord can accommodate two car seats in the backseat if need be! :D

Yes, she definitly likes younger men..she already has a little crush on a boy in her playgroup who's a few weeks younger than her :p I think she already takes after her mommy ;)

[Jaycee]

I was just wondering...when we are at one of these get togethers, do we actually get to call our hubbies something other than DH? and our in-laws something other than MIL, FIL, etc.? Or do we sit around talking in acronyms all day? :D

[southerner]

no acronyms here :)

[MurphysLaw]

Lol!!

[MurphysLaw]

We've only got 9 people located on Frappr(click here) (http://www.frappr.com/ncscgagtg) so far...please keep adding so we can visually see who is where, I think that will help a great deal in planning the GTG(s)!! :D

[Camdynlyn]

I was just wondering...when we are at one of these get togethers, do we actually get to call our hubbies something other than DH? and our in-laws something other than MIL, FIL, etc.? Or do we sit around talking in acronyms all day? :D


When I talk to Kim, we talk in acronyms and say CC and LJ. That's no joke either but it is RARE that I use DH. I always say Hubby on here, and IRL too.

[Camdynlyn]

Oh I added me, too.

[JRPAGV]

Kim: Sorry, I didn't see your post until just now. I added myself to Frappr. I live in Newnan, GA (southwest Atlanta).

Yota (beevo12) hasn't posted in this thread, has she? She lives in Atlanta too. I thought there were more of us in GA.

ktdelsur: I wish I could drive to your house and ride with you, but my car doesn't hold a car seat, and I wouldn't feel safe driving with Nathan in my car (DH wouldn't let me either). And there is no way I can drive DH's big truck further than the end of our street. It intimidates me. :D :rolleyes: The only way I could make a GTG outside of Atlanta would be if I can talk DH into visiting my family in Greensboro and Burlington. I doubt he'll go for it. :(

Jaycee: That's funny. :D It will be hard for me to call you girls by your real names. I'm so used to referring to you as your CC and LJ screen names. LOL.

[JRPAGV]

How far is Knoxville from Charlotte and surrounding areas? I know a couple of CC girls that live in Knoxville. Maybe they'd like to come if it's not too far.

[southerner]

I would guess Knox Vegas and Charlotte are about 200 (ish) miles apart :confused:

Looks like not *everyone* is going to be able to make it. Depends what Katy wants to do driving wise, I guess. What about two different ones? I can't remember what you said.

I noticed the thread title changed. Is this the weekend it's going to be for sure?

[Jaycee]

Vegas? Did I hear Vegas???

[MurphysLaw]

JRPAGV - Lora lives in Knox right? Who else? I can't remember right now. I think we should def open it up to anyone that can drive, but would love to keep it central to GA/NC/SC since that's Katy's original target destination. :)

southerner - The idea of 2 GTGs has been mentioned, but not confirmed. I think she's(Katy) waiting to see what we can get situated amongst ourselves first. ;)

[Katy]

Technically, I'm planning on THREE - one mid-week in Atlanta, one in SCish and one in NCish. My friend is definately driving with me, so time really isn't an issue (first is NC for dinner on Saturday the 18th, then SC for brunch on Sunday the 19th). Unless of course, we divide things east/west, then I'm not sure.

The other definate is to see my friend in Ft. Mills (was shooting for Saturday AMish on the way to NC)

[ktdelsur]

amberfiddles lives in knoxville too but knoxville is a good almost 4 hours from around here...if not farther.

so did we not decide on charlotte? this is just going to go round and round! :D

it WILL be weird to call you girls by your real names. we'll need name tags! LOL

[Camdynlyn]

I would love to see Lora there! :) I vote for Charlotte! Kim, you and Angelina can stay at my house! :D

[southerner]

you're doing three? Cool! Charlotte sounds good to me too.

[Jaycee]

Charlotte!!

[EmilyBronte]

Charlotte is good for me!

Knoxville is about an hour from me, so it would be about 4 hours from Charlotte in case the Knoxville girls decide to come.

[amtaylor]

I hope you guys have fun in Charlotte.... make sure you take lots of pictures! Let me know when there's a GTG closer to Raleigh and I'll be there

[Katy]

I have a question, why are we doing Charlotte and not Greensville? Can't the Charlotte folks come down to SC? I'm just asking because again, I'm planning on doing one for SC and one for NC, so there's no need to try and fit everyone into one GTG

[EmilyBronte]

Greenville is closer for me, so that's fine. Whatever works for the most people.

[Regina Phalange]

Charlotte works great for me. Oh, and I added myself to the map.

IMO, I think Greenville would be just a little too far for a day trip for the ladies coming from the Triangle area. But for Charlotte people, it would be no problem. I'm up for whatever.

[MurphysLaw]

I would love to see Lora there! :) I vote for Charlotte! Kim, you and Angelina can stay at my house! :D
Thanks for the offer Summer, but I can't do Charlotte for one, and two, as little as Gino would mind for me to be gone overnight, that won't fly for him with Angelina. No way, no how!!

I don't think we'll never be able to make it work if we keep trying to figure out one location. The reason I brought up Frappr was to see what some options would be for east/west...and also to see if there are any other locations that are a good medium for us.

Okay this is just from looking at the map now, and recalling what I can from memory(which isn't much so bear with me). Remember, this is JUST a suggestion, and by all means I am NOT trying to tell anyone where to drive, etc. :)

I'm thinking those in or around ATL can meet Katy there.

If she does a GTG in Greenville(that's about 2 hr from Fort Mill), then those closest(think 2 hours+/-) ktdelsur(48min.), emilybronte(2hrs), anyone in Charlotte(Jaycee & others?) (1hr45min), Albemarle(2hr20), and Greensboro is just at 3hrs.


Then, we could do a Raleigh GTG, which would cover Camdynlyn, shellbell, ardathpaige, and amtaylor. Mel7dog is about 1 hour from there in Fayetteville, about the same distance as Durham(kam?) Greensboro gals are only about 1.5 hours out, Wilmington is only about 2 hours away, FutureGallucci is 2hr20(same dist from Greenville) from Albemarle, and Myrtle is 3 hours from there(granted I don't want to do 3 hours there and back with Lina, but I can and at least I know the area well - I'm the only one out in east bum f*ck, so I can't really say much, but can I just say it won't be fair to not be able to have a margarita with Katy after all this time!!!).

I don't know how this sits with anyone else, but it's more than just "point a is good for me" and "I can't go to point b."

Personally I think everyone should come to Myrtle and make a weekend beach trip out of it. Heck bring the hubbies and send them golfing. :cool: But that would be too easy for me huh? ;)


Now for some input please. :)

[southerner]

If there are two GTG (Greenville and Raleigh), I prefer going to the Raleigh one. This is very confusing. I think it's going to be impossible for everyone to be able to go. It's a shame, but that's how it is.

So, list people to their proposed GTG place and date and let's see who can go to each :confused:

where the heck is Kam????

[EmilyBronte]

Kim- I think you seem to have divided everything very well to have 2 GTG's. Since Katy is planning to do 2 anyway, I think your plan would work. I, personally, like your Myrtle weekend idea, though. :)

I cross-posted with Southerner, so ETA: If it seems everyone is going to the one in Raleigh, then I may try to get there, too and just stay with friends there. We lived there until December so we would be happy making a weekend of it.

[MurphysLaw]

If there are two GTG (Greenville and Raleigh), I prefer going to the Raleigh one. This is very confusing. I think it's going to be impossible for everyone to be able to go. It's a shame, but that's how it is.

So, list people to their proposed GTG place and date and let's see who can go to each :confused:

where the heck is Kam????

I swear I wasn't trying to make it more complicated!!!:o I proposed those two locations, because most ppl can make it to one or the other within 3 hours. Some may be willing to drive more than 3 hours, but IMO anything more is a little much for a day trip(especially with a little one!).

I haven't seen kam post in here, but I believe she's in/around Durham/Raleigh.

[MurphysLaw]

Kim- I think you seem to have divided everything very well to have 2 GTG's. Since Katy is planning to do 2 anyway, I think your plan would work. I, personally, like your Myrtle weekend idea, though. :)
Now if we could get everyone on board...there would be no rush...the beach is right here...there are lots of places to eat/shop/drink(margaritas are on my list of things to do)...I could go on and on. :D;)

[southerner]

KimandGino, If you're willing to drive to Raleigh, then we'll do that. You organizing this has made everything uncomplicated :o Way to be decisive!!

Kam is around Durham.

[MurphysLaw]

Come on Ilene...okay that was not as funny because you can't hear me singing. :p But come on, you know you wanna take a trip to the beeeeach!! Margaritas are calling youuuuuu!!

[amtaylor]

I love the Greenville/Raleigh idea... that would be wonderful :)

[mel7dog]

I love the Greenville/Raleigh idea... that would be wonderful :)

No problem for me to travel there as well!

[Jaycee]

Bummer. I was pretty excited to meet all the girls that were willing to come to Charlotte :( If we do it in Greenville than I won't get to meet them.

Katy, while Ft Mill is technically SC, it's only about 2 miles from South Charlotte.

ETA: Greenville is halfway to Atlanta from Charlotte. If you guys decide on Greenville then I'll probably skip it and go to Atlanta with DH, and then go to the Atlanta GTG instead.

[kam]

I'm on the Durham/Raleigh line. Trying to catch up here. Where exactly are we talking about? March 17 wouldn't be good by nature of the holiday (we're Irish, although I guess it doesn't matter on that day, huh?).

[mb1197]

I added myself to the map. I live in Timberlake, but work in Durham so I can definitely do anything in Durham. I've missed the last two NC GTGs so I'd love the chance to meet you all!:)

[mb1197]

Oh shoot! I just noticed that you are talking about St. Patricks Day weekend. DH and I will be celebrating with the ILs in Savannah that weekend so I guess that's out. Bummer!:(

[MurphysLaw]

Okay, I believe that it's listed as the weekend of the 17th(not exactly ON the 17th if that helps anyone's case!! :)) to go as follows(please fix whatever I mess up on Katy!):

Midweek (before 17th) - GA(Atl)
Sat (18th) AM-ish...Fort Mills to see a friend on the way to NC(Raleigh?)
Sat (18th) night - listed as NC for dinner
Sun (19th) brunch - SC (Greenville) on the way back to ATL

Jaycee - what I listed was only a suggestion. As of right now, Katy mentioned a possible 3 GTGs. But,(and I'm just curious) why would you go all the way to ATL as opposed to 1hr45min to Greenville? I understand Charlotte was closer to some people, but I was just trying to keep everyone within 3 hours or less. Who else lives in Charlotte besides you? I'm sure there's another/more, but I was only going by who had responded to the map & whatever I could pull from memory(which isn't much:p). If you or anyone else has other suggestions (more than 1 meeting place) then I'm all for hearing it!! I have no problems going somewhere other than Raleigh, I just don't want to drive more than 3 hours.

Anyone got any other ideas? We're going to run out of time to plan!! :p

[Jaycee]

Kim, because DH is going to be in Atlanta that weekend, therefore I would get to spend some time with him as well as see some other friends in Atlanta :) If it was going to be in Charlotte which I would have LOVED, than I would have stayed in Charlotte altogether.

[MurphysLaw]

Jaycee - Okay, that makes sense. :) I wouldn't blame you for not wanting to travel alone. I would opt to stay home too, but I'm not a central point unfortunately (but it IS the beach!!!). Plus, DH works on weekend nights so I can't get him to travel with me. :( Your trip to ATL almost sounds like a mini vacay. :jealous:

[beevo12]

I keep on forgetting to post! What day is the Atlanta GTG? Is it midweek or is it on the 17th?

[Katy]

We're talking about a midweek GTG in Atlanta (I'll be in town from the 14th - 22nd) - Saturday (the 18th) and Sunday (the 19th) I'll be in SC/NC.

Jaycee, I actually knew that Ft. Mills was close to Charlotte (since that's where my friend works - even if I didn't know that Myrtle was in SC) :o I'm just making sure that everyone knows that regardless of where folks decide as a good location, I WILL be stopping there and visiting before the GTG.

Feel free to keep discussing...

[hokiegirl]

I added myself to the Frapper for Raleigh. Moved to the area and would love to meet up for the gtg.

[ktdelsur]

Greenville is more enticing for me because its only 30 mins away..but I'd rather go to Charlotte...I haven't been "in" Charlotte, just through it on the highway.

I'll go to Greenville though - no biggie.

[TriSigmaNC]

Ok, are we talking March or February? I'm so lost....

If next weekend, I have a program almost all day Saturday. In March I think I can barely make it.

Unless I live in Charlotte, don't want to go there again, too much of a drive, almost 4 hours. Raleigh's my pick or Myrtle.

[Jaycee]

Greenville is more enticing for me because its only 30 mins away..but I'd rather go to Charlotte...I haven't been "in" Charlotte, just through it on the highway.

I'll go to Greenville though - no biggie.

Katie, you and Andrew are welcome to come hang out in Charlotte with me and Liliana ANYTIME!! :)

[Holls]

Raleigh or Myrtle would be best for me... the only way i would make charlotte is if i was already in that area for the weekend.

[Regina Phalange]

Stopping by again to say I will do Raleigh or Greenville. I'm in a pretty central location. At this point, I think Raleigh has been decided as the NC GTG, assuming Katy wants to drive that far. I think we need a final okay from Katy and then it will be set.

Jaycee I would totally love to have a Charlotte GTG as well at somepoint but if it doesn't work out this time, Summer and I will come visit you sometime when she is home:)

[Camdynlyn]

I'll do Raleigh, Charlotte or Myrtle. Either one is fine with me. As of right now, I have nothing planned for that weekend!! YAY! It's going to be so much fun.. me and my big ol belly!

[LIZNKEITH]

Hmmm...I may be able to make the Atlanta one.

Hey, Yota! *waves*:)

[amtaylor]

It seems like the Greenville/Raleigh thing will work... should we figure out when and where now?

[Camdynlyn]

Can I just suggest no foreign foods... ?

[Katy]

Can I just suggest no foreign foods... ?yeah because I'd drive all the way to SC/NC just for some good curry ;) LOL I'm all for a Ruby Tuesdays or something similar.

[MurphysLaw]

Damn Summer!! Always nixing my idea for PF Chang's!! :p And I *heart* Ruby Tuesday's!! BUT, what about something you CAN'T get in LA. :) Like some sort of Atlanta only/Greenville only/Raleigh only place? Assuming that these are our 3 destinations? What's the general consensus here? We need some commitment so we can make solid plans, we're about a month out!!

[Katy]

um...I can't get O'Charlie's or Ruby Tuesdays in LA

[southerner]

So we know ATL is a definite GTG area. The other two need to be decided btw Charlotte, Raleigh and Greenvile, correct? Unfortunately, there is at least one person who cannot go to each place, so I say we chose the option where the most people are committed to going. Seems like Raleigh and Greenville are the best choices to leave the least amount of people out :( We can do an NC GTG in Charlotte another time, Jaycee.

So, taking a step toward a decision here.....

Midweek GTG in Atlanta
Saturday, March 18th in Greenville
Sunday, March 19th in Raleigh

How's that? I feel bad not everyone is going to be able to make one :(

[MurphysLaw]

Well alrighty then, that sounds great to me(*love* the salad bar!! and of course, margaritas). :) I'm sorry, I just assumed it was there since it's a chain.:o

[southerner]

um...I can't get O'Charlie's or Ruby Tuesdays in LA
no Ruby Tuesdays? Really? If it's been a while then, you probably want to go there ;)

[MurphysLaw]

So we know ATL is a definite GTG area. The other two need to be decided btw Charlotte, Raleigh and Greenvile, correct? Unfortunately, there is at least one person who cannot go to each place, so I say we chose the option where the most people are committed to going. Seems like Raleigh and Greenville are the best choices to leave the least amount of people out :( We can do an NC GTG in Charlotte another time, Jaycee.

So, taking a step toward a decision here.....

Midweek GTG in Atlanta
Saturday, March 18th in Greenville
Sunday, March 19th in Raleigh

How's that? I feel bad not everyone is going to be able to make one :(
It does suck that everyone can't make it, but won't Jaycee be able to meet up with the group in ATL?:confused:

[shellbell516]

Well, since it's been decided Raleigh and Ruby Tuesdays. Which location is best? I'm thinking the one at Crabtree Mall would be most convenient.

Or what about some good 'ol NC BBQ?

[southerner]

won't Jaycee be able to meet up with the group in ATL?:confused:
that is my understanding, but I know she's bummed not to get an opportunity to meet everyone.

[MurphysLaw]

Oh FTR, I like O'Charley's too. :) There's one in Cary if I remember correctly. I'm not sure about Ruby's locations in/near Raleigh though...

[southerner]

and the rest I leave to y'all.....

I don't like BBQ. Does anyone object to O Charley's or Ruby Tuesdays? Seems like those both have diverse selections for everyone.

eta: Are we talking about Sunday in the morning in Raleigh?

[MurphysLaw]

Well, since it's been decided Raleigh and Ruby Tuesdays. Which location is best? I'm thinking the one at Crabtree Mall would be most convenient.

Or what about some good 'ol NC BBQ?
I have to admit, I can never turn down good NC BBQ, especially since there aren't many great places here in Myrtle.

I'm flexible on food though...there isn't much that I won't eat. Actually, I can't think of anything off hand.:o

Southerner, that makes sense. :(

[amtaylor]

O'Charley's or Ruby Tuesday's sounds great to me!

Locations -

O'Charley's
Cary - Beside WakeMed - 101 Ashville Avenue
Raleigh -
4380 Fayetteville Rd.
8115 Brier Creek Parkway

Ruby Tuesday's
Cary - 131 CROSSROADS BLVD
Raleigh -
4325 GLENWOOD AVENUE
6305 FALLS OF THE NEUSE ROAD
6201 CAPITAL BLVD.

[MurphysLaw]

We've settled on Sunday, but what time? Since it's Sunday & not Saturday, I *may* come without Angelina...depending on how DH feels. Is anyone else going to the Raleigh GTG bringing the HUB/kids?

[mel7dog]

All the food sounds good to being pregnant!! Looks like I'll be going to the Raleigh GTG since it is closest to me. Following along for more details...

[Katy]

Okay, for Saturday, I'm thinking dinner time. For Sunday, I'm thinking brunch/lunch time (that way, I can mingle for a while and still have plenty of time to get my friend back to her hubby and kids at a decent hour!)

I'm all for Ruby Tuesdays (I'm even fine with it for BOTH locations). I'll do O'Charley's in Atlanta with friends and I'll do BBQ in Atlanta with my dad. Um...unless there's a Cooker around (all the GA ones closed down). Just remember that they need to be relatively easy to get to (off the freeway, hopefully) since I'll have NO idea where I am.

[MurphysLaw]

Okay, Ruby's @ Crabtree(mall-just thinking this is a pretty central & easy to find location) is open at 11am everyday(including Sunday). What time are you thinking Katy...you are doing the most driving so we'll leave it up to you. You want to go for 11, or noon maybe? I don't know how long it will take you to get back so I don't know what time you need to leave by.

[southerner]

Katy, You're staying where (in Fort Millis?) on Saturday night, driving up for GTG Sunday lunch and back there Sunday night, correct?
eta: how long is that trip again?

[amtaylor]

I'm planning on bringing Mackenzie if that's alright? Sunday lunch sounds great :)

[Katy]

Um...are you guys sure you're planning this the right way? I'll be on the road, both days for 10 hours - here's how you guys have it written out...

Saturday (I'd have to be on the road by 6:00 am to swing this)
* Atlanta to Fort Mills, SC - approx 5 hours (visit for a less than an hour, if I can visit at all) then...
* Fort Mills, SC to Greenville, approx 5 hours

Sunday (I'd have to be heading home by noon, at the absolute latest)
* Greenville to Raleigh - approx 2 hours (really? 2 hours?) then home...
* Raleigh to Atlanta - approx 8 hours

The way I was planning it a while back (some place on page the first page) I woudn't be on the road for more than 5 hours and it gave me plenty of time to visit with my friend AND visit with you all without having to rush to leave. I'm not so sure I can work the above schedule, it would just be WAY too crazy and I'd only have like an hour to eat and visit before rushing on (and I wouldn't be able to visit with my friend at all, which was one of the main reasons behind these GTGs).

Can we rethink this some?

[southerner]

Katy, I didn't realize it was all that driving and that you weren't going to be with your friend longer. Definitely. maybe you should just do 2 GTGs?

[Katy]

no, my one girl friend is driving with me, but I was planning on meeting up with my other friend. I'm just not so sure I'm up for 2 ten hour days of driving. Really, I'd have to cut things so short, it really wouldn't even be worth it. Why are the two GTGs only 2 hours away from each other?

[southerner]

I don't know. I quit.

[MurphysLaw]

I was actually thinking you'd go Atlanta to Greenville first(2.5 hours), then from Greenville to see friend in Fort Mill which is about 2 hours, for ome reason I was thinking you'd stay there over night. Then On Sunday from Fort Mill to Raleigh (a little over 3 hours) to eat, then back to ATL, which was the longer part of driving (I got 6hr40 via mapquest).

I think it's a lot of driving even if you *were* to go to Greenville first. As far as there being 2 locations within 2 hours(I think you mean Greenville/ATL) for some reason I was thinking that some folks(closer to G'ville) couldn't make it all the way to ATL. We should definitely rethink this, I don't want you having 2 ten-hour driving days, I know no one else wants that for you either Katy! :(

[southerner]

Katy, I think it might be best for you to tell us what works for you. There's going to be some people who can't make it. You definitely need to have more time for your friend.

[Katy]

Kim, I show Atlanta to Greenville as being just over 7 hours on one site and nearly 10 hours using another! And Greenville to Fort Mills at about 5 hours

ETA: Here's what I've got...


* Atlanta to Fort Mills, SC - approx 5 hours

* Fort Mills, SC to Greenville, approx 5 hours

* Greenville to Raleigh - approx 2 hours

* Raleigh to Atlanta - approx 8 hours

* Atlanta to Greenville - approx 10 hours


* Fort Mills to Raleigh, NC - approx 3 hours

* Fort Mills to Greensboro, NC - approx 2 hours

* Atlanta to Charlotte - approx 4 hours

* Charlotte to Raleigh - approx 2 hours

* Charlotte to Greensboro - approx 1.5 hours

* Charlotte to Greenville - approx 4 hours

[Sandie78]

Sorry, jumping in a little late. Are we talking about Greenville, NC or Greenville, SC?

[MurphysLaw]

I'm thinking that you are plugging in Greenville, NC? There are 2 Greenvilles, but you want the SC one...that will change the times for ya. ;) The Greenville in SC is not too far from where ktdelsur is on the frappr.map. (http://www.frappr.com/ncscgagtg)

I don't know if that will change things enough to make things better for you, I still think that's a lot of driving. We'll get it figured out somehow....I hope!

[Camdynlyn]

Ya'll just tell me what is good.

I think they're talking about Greenville, SC, from what I've understood.

ETA: Maybe I'm wrong.

[MurphysLaw]

That was my understanding too, but I think Katy might have been plugging in G'ville, NC to calculate driving times. We have to give her a break though, west coaster that she is. ;)

[EmilyBronte]

Kim, I show Atlanta to Greenville as being just over 7 hours on one site and nearly 10 hours using another! And Greenville to Fort Mills at about 5 hours

ETA: Here's what I've got...


* Atlanta to Fort Mills, SC - approx 5 hours

* Fort Mills, SC to Greenville, approx 5 hours

* Greenville to Raleigh - approx 2 hours

* Raleigh to Atlanta - approx 8 hours

* Atlanta to Greenville - approx 10 hours


* Fort Mills to Raleigh, NC - approx 3 hours

* Fort Mills to Greensboro, NC - approx 2 hours

* Atlanta to Charlotte - approx 4 hours

* Charlotte to Raleigh - approx 2 hours

* Charlotte to Greensboro - approx 1.5 hours

* Charlotte to Greenville - approx 4 hours

Katy, you must be using Greenville, NC, for these driving times. The Greenville meeting place we were all discussing on here is Greenville, SC. Here is what I got for driving times:


* Fort Mills, SC to Greenville (NC), approx 2 hours

* Greenville to Raleigh - approx 4 1/2 hours

* Raleigh to Atlanta - approx 6 1/2 hours

* Atlanta to Greenville - approx 7 1/2 hours

* Charlotte to Greenville - approx 2 hours


Also, I was thinking, for some reason, that the Raleigh GTG was going to be dinner on March 18 (Sat) and then the Greenville one was going to be brunch on March 19 (Sun)?

ETA: crossposted with Kim and Summer

[Katy]

Okay, I'm a twit! :o I guess I need to rethink all this again. Sorry

Okay, so where am I going first (the goal being NC on Saturday and SC on Sunday with time in Fort Mill)

[MurphysLaw]

It looks like Raleigh on Saturday, then Greenville on Sunday, perhaps after you meet with your friend in Fort Mill?), which puts you closer to being back to ATL. How does this sound?

It still sounds like a lot of driving though...maybe we should try to re-work this a little more.

[MurphysLaw]

Just noticed this: Happy Birthday EmilyBronte!:)

[JRPAGV]

Hey, girls! I won't be able to make the Atlanta get-together if it's on a weekday. :( And I'd love to make the NC one, but it doesn't look like we'll be going to visit my family up there anytime soon.

[EmilyBronte]

Just noticed this: Happy Birthday EmilyBronte!:)

Thank you! I'm the big 3-0 today. Whew I'm old! :)

[Katy]

I just wanted to let you guys know that I'll be away from my computer most of this weekend (and I'm still sort of "recovering" from a crazy week - with what appears to be another crazy week on the horizon). So I'm not forgetting about you. Just know that I'll update as soon as I can think straight!

And Happy B'day Emily http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/party/party-smiley-015.gif

[southerner]

Katy, I'm thinking about you. Take all the time you'll need, we'll figure something out.

[Regina Phalange]

I'm thinking, for Katy's sake, we should do either a Gboro or a Charlotte GTG for NC. It would be much less driving for her. And to make it easier for the girls from the Triangle area, you could carpool down. I know that some people still couldn't make it but I just don't think it's realistic for Katy to do all this driving for a two hour lunch date. But these are all just my opinions.

[beevo12]

Hmmm...I may be able to make the Atlanta one.

Hey, Yota! *waves*

Hi LIZ!!!


I can probably make the Atlanta GTG depending on the time.

JannaI thought you weren't working right now, you can't make mid-week? :(

[Katy]

Okay, here is what I've come up with (and the approximate travel times for me).

Saturday, 3/18
* GTG in Raleigh - 5:00 PM (Atlanta to Raleigh - 7 hours)
* Hotel & Sleep - (Raleigh to Charlotte/Ft Mill - 3 hours)

Sunday, 3/19
* GTG in Greenville - 2:00 PM (Charlotte to Greenville - 4 hours)
* Head back home (Greenville to Atlanta - 3 hours)

Let me know how the times work out. I can be a BIT flexible, but with all that driving (a combined 7-10 hours on Sat & another combined 7 hours on Sun, I don't have much wiggle room). And I still have to figure out how in the world I'm going to visit with my friend - with luck I can convince her to skip church on Sunday (not sure that will work though). I seriously can NOT drive right near her town and not visit - that would be SO VERY WRONG, as I'm sure you guys can understand.

That said, if there's anyway we can move the Greenville GTG a shorter distance for me, I'd really appreciate it. But if this is really the best that we can do, I'll just be waking up bright and early both days to be on the road by 6:00AM :eek: and plan on spending a LOT of time on the road. Just don't be suprised if I'm bouncing off the walls from all the caffeine I'll be drinking.

[Regina Phalange]

Works for me!

EmilyBronte first, happy belated birthday. And secondly, my mother and I are making an inpromto trip to Sylva this weekend to visit my grandfather. Maybe next time I make the trip, with more warning, we can get together for lunch or something. However, I'll keep my eye out for the cute baby in your avatar. ;) Do you ever eat at Nick and Nates because we are sure to end up there sometime this weekend?!

[EmilyBronte]

Works for me!

EmilyBronte first, happy belated birthday. And secondly, my mother and I are making an inpromto trip to Sylva this weekend to visit my grandfather. Maybe next time I make the trip, with more warning, we can get together for lunch or something. However, I'll keep my eye out for the cute baby in your avatar. ;) Do you ever eat at Nick and Nates because we are sure to end up there sometime this weekend?!

Thank you, and YES to both - it would be fun to meet up sometime you have more warning. And we have eaten at Nick and Nate's once, but we didn't get pizza. We were there for lunch and just had sandwiches but they were really good. Have fun up here this weekend.

We do usually go to Annie's on Main St. on Saturdays for a cup of coffee and to get James a cookie. It's sooo good. Have you been there?

Also, in regards to the GTG - the Raleigh one works for me (we are visiting friends there that weekend). What if the Greenville GTG was moved to Fort Mill? Then you could at least invite your friend to come and spend some time with her afterward. It's about 2 hours from Greenville to Fort Mill and closer for anyone in Charlotte. Just an idea so you can stop to see your friend.

[Katy]

That might work, but I'm not so sure that extra hour would make all too much of a difference (especially since the Sunday leg is less driving hours anyway). But thanks for trying!

[EmilyBronte]

That might work, but I'm not so sure that extra hour would make all too much of a difference (especially since the Sunday leg is less driving hours anyway). But thanks for trying!

No, I didn't think it would solve the driving-time issue since Charlotte and Greenville are both on your way from Raleigh - Atlanta, anyway. My idea was more geared toward you getting to make only 1 stop in Fort Mill instead of 2 stops.

[JRPAGV]

Yota: I'm not working right now, but I wouldn't be able to make it mid-week because Andrew has the car seat in his truck and he has to work everyday. The car seat won't fit in my 2-door convertible. And there is no way I trust myself to drive his big truck. :(

[ktdelsur]

Katy, just a quick word...

There's barely 2 hours between Charlotte and Greenville - not 4!

Ok, so who all would come to the Greenville GTG?

[Katy]

Katy, just a quick word...

There's barely 2 hours between Charlotte and Greenville - not 4!

Ok, so who all would come to the Greenville GTG?I got all the driving times from online, but I know in reality they'll all be less (and I'm counting on that!) So I'll see you then :D

[MurphysLaw]

Okay....calling all RALEIGH GTG girls!!

We need to go ahead and confirm exact date/time/place so we can have a FINAL list of who's coming...something like a "roll call' if you will.;) Please check your calendars and confirm asap...we have less than a month to go. :)

***Also, PLEASE let me know if any of these details are wrong!!!
Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's (Is the Crabtree Valley Mall location okay/central/easy to find for everyone??)

If you ARE COMING...please post a confirmation in red (so I can see it easliy:o)& I will keep updating this post as we go! :D Woohooo!! Can't wait!!

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO
southerner
EmilyBronte
amtaylor
shellbell516
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci

[EmilyBronte]

Count me in for Raleigh.

[southerner]

Katy, If you really want to do all that driving to meet me, then I guess I'll come ;)

[amtaylor]

I'll be there :)

[shellbell516]

I'll be at the Raleigh GTG!

[mel7dog]

As of now I'll be at the Raleigh GTG! We will be in the middle of moving though, so I won't know 100% until that weekend.

[MurphysLaw]

Thanks girls!! Updated to here, please add yourself in RED if you're definitely coming to the Raleigh GTG!! :D

[Katy]

um...who's keeping track of the Greenville GTG???

[MurphysLaw]

I dunno :confused:...I can keep track of that too, but someone will have to let me know the where and what time(cause I don't know anything about Greenville other than my dad grew up there:o)!!

[southerner]

don't have time to go look through the thread, but who was going to be able to go to Greenville GTG?

[tbell]

I'm coming to Raleigh.

[paiger]

I'm coming!! Sorry it took me so long!! I thought I'd subscribed to this thread, but I hadn't so I didn't know we'd decided. thanks for telling me southerner.

[paiger]

Katy I have a 2nd bedroom and bathroom, so you are more than welcome to crash at my place on Saturday, March 18th. I live like 2 minutes from Crabtree Valley (where the proposed Restaurant is), you are welcome to come to my apartment pre-dinner so you have somewhere to go and definitely don't need to get a hotel.

Anyone else that is coming from away from Raleigh that needs a home base, is also welcome to use my place as a hang out pre-dinner, if you need to.

[Katy]

don't have time to go look through the thread, but who was going to be able to go to Greenville GTG?Maybe they should post in GREEN :D or maybe this GREEN

Paige, I PM'd you! ;)

[MurphysLaw]

Hmmmmm...No info for the GREENville meet?? :confused:

[Katy]

well, if no one from Greenville speaks up by March 13th, it's no problem, I'll just have more time to visit with others :D Either way works for me!!!

[Camdynlyn]

I'll be there on March 18!!

I can also host as a place for people to meet up if they want somewhere to crash for a while before the GTG! BTW, Ruby Tuesdays is the best!!

[ktdelsur]

Well it looks like it'd be me, myself and I for a Greenville GTG...but unfortunately I just found out I have to be in Charleston that weekend (3/15-3/18) with my husband so I wouldn't be able to be here. Maybe another time? :(

[Regina Phalange]

I'll be at the Raleigh GTG!

Emilybronte yes we do go to Annies. Infact, in three days time we went twice. Love, love, love her pastries!! I was actually in there this morning...were you? We also eat at LuLu's down the street. You should go back to Nick and Nates and get pizza because it is soooo good. Sylva might be a small town but boy does it have some good food downtown. Next time I'm planning a trip up, we'll have to GTG. See you in Raleigh!

[EmilyBronte]

FutureGallucci
That's funny you were there today. We actually didn't go today. We went to story hour at City Lights (for James) and then to Blackrock (the outdoor store, I think that's what it's called). We skipped Annie's because it was close to noon and we had to go grocery shopping before James' nap. Boo! We've been to Lulu's once - I had squash casserole that was excellent. Looking forward to Raleigh!

[Katy]

aw man, I'm such a dork. I just sat here and went through five pages to see if anyone put down "Raleigh" thinking it was "Greenville" :mad: I just wanted to get an approximate of who might have been interested in Greenville so I could PM them directly (thinking if there won't be much of a, or if any, Greenville GTG, then that would influence where I got the hotel (and how long I could visit with my friend in Ft. Mill)

So please, Greenville ladies, be sure to speak up, one way or the other, so I can finalize my end of the arrangements.

Kim, instead of just editing, can you copy and repost the names as well (this way we know as we read along). Thaks :Cool:

[KeliAnn]

I am so late jumping on the bandwagon, but I just wanted to pop in and say hi from Greenville! I don't visit CC that much, so I didn't know this thread was here, but ktdelsur can vouch for me -- we're friends in real life. :)

I'll be around on March 19th, but it looks like I might be the only one here since ktdelsur will be out of town, so ... any other local gals out there want to jump in?? :)

Keli

[MurphysLaw]

RALEIGH Roll Call

Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's (Is the Crabtree Valley Mall location okay/central/easy to find for everyone??)

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO
southerner
EmilyBronte
amtaylor
shellbell516
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci
tbell
ardathpaige

[southerner]

KimandGino, forgot to add tbell & ardathpaige

kam, what's your story? Hope you can make it!!

[suzfuzsunflower]

When is the Greenville GTG? I do not live in Greenville, but fairly close - an hour or so.

[TriSigmaNC]

Umm.....let's see, Eric and I may be able to make that, but let be honest my dear friends? You KNOW I WON'T EAT AT RUBY'S, but We'll come by to say hi and then go eat at PF Changs :) We'll hang, and then feed our craving :)
I'll check with Eric and get back to you all, but I'm a maybe.

[MurphysLaw]

KimandGino, forgot to add tbell & ardathpaige

kam, what's your story? Hope you can make it!!
TY!!! Sorry guys, you're added now. Though I could have sworn I added you both the other day.:confused: :o


Tracie - HOPE you can make it!!

Also - How many are bringing hubbies? Kid(s)?

[amtaylor]

I might bring Mackenzie if she's not going to be the only baby. I definitely wouldn't bring hubby... he just doesn't "get" the whole message board thing... men :rolleyes:

[MurphysLaw]

Since it's Saturday instead of Sunday, I'll be bringing Angelina as well. :) But DH will stay at home because (1) he has to work that night, and (2) although he loves the idea of all of us sharing stories/lives/advice/etc. , he doesn't necessarily want to take part. :p

[Camdynlyn]

Hmmm, I doubt Steffie will come if no other Hubby's come. He's not as outgoing as I am and is fairly quiet (meaning... not as much fun!)!

[MurphysLaw]

Tracie - I also meant to say....PF Chang's is my FAVORITE place to eat in Raleigh!! Since we can't go there this time around :( I think you and I should make a trip to Raleigh to eat there. :) Maybe I could swing through Wilmington and pick you up. And meet whoever wants to meet there of course! :D

[EmilyBronte]

My DH will not be coming, but I am bringing James. We are staying with DH's best friend (and fraternity brother) so I think, as much as DH loves the women, he'd rather get to hang out with his friend. :)

[Camdynlyn]

My DH will not be coming, but I am bringing James. We are staying with DH's best friend (and fraternity brother) so I think, as much as DH loves the women, he'd rather get to hang out with his friend. :)

I'm glad I get to see you again!!

**
I think I'll have met everyone there but tbell and Katy, although I already feel like I know Katy.

Soooo, those of you that haven't met most of us, what do you think we will be like???:p

ETA: I forgot to say, I'm really quiet, shy and reserved!

[southerner]

ETA: I forgot to say, I'm really quiet, shy and reserved!
and I'm green ;)

suzfuzsunflower, Katy was looking at Sunday the 19th at 2:00 pm in Greensville.

[MurphysLaw]

ETA: I forgot to say, I'm really quiet, shy and reserved!and I'm green ;)
BWAHAHA!!!

Wow, there are actually lots that I haven't met....I'm usually pretty open & talkative, but I'll have my hands full with miss Lina so that may not be the case. I'm also usually a huggy person, but after reading the "do you hug acquaintances" thread, I think I will refrain so as to not make anyone uncomfortable :o Well, except for those that I've already hugged in the past, haha can't escape me!:p Or maybe if someone really *needs* a hug, can't turn down those in need.;)

[MurphysLaw]

RALEIGH Roll Call

Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's (Is the Crabtree Valley Mall location okay/central/easy to find for everyone??)

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO/Lina(DD)
southerner
EmilyBronte/James(DS)
amtaylor/Mackenzie(DD)
shellbell516/Rachel(DD)
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci
tbell
ardathpaige

[paiger]

Jess (my DH) won't be coming. He's not so into the girltalk.

[shellbell516]

I'm sure Phillip doesn't want to go, but I would like to bring Rachel. I had him watch her this past Saturday night while I went out for a few hours. Man, that was tough when you're bfing. Plus if the other babies will be there, I want mine to be too!

Summer - you're too funny!

Kim - I can't wait to get my hug from you! :p

[EmilyBronte]

This is going to be so much fun, I can't wait!

How did I miss the hugging thread? Damn dial-up!

[MurphysLaw]

Kim - I can't wait to get my hug from you! :p
Good! I can't wait to give you one!!:p

[kam]

Hey all - I have to make sure we don't have plans for that date (don't think we do, but there are some dates in March which I know are booked). If not, I'm in!

[TriSigmaNC]

We have stupid Greek games that day, but we'll see...still on the maybe list, but no matter what Eric will be with me. What time again? Oh nevermind, 5pm...we'll see ladies :)

[Katy]

yay, it's all begining to shape up! I can't wait!!!! :D

[Jaycee]

I may make it to the Raliegh GtG afterall!! Dorothy (FutureGallucci) has offered to carpool w/ me and Liliana, so if we can work it out, I'll be there!!

[southerner]

FG, You're my hero!!! Hope it works out, Jaycee!!

[Jaycee]

FG, You're my hero!!! Hope it works out, Jaycee!!
Me too..I'm dying to meet all my Caroliana gals!!

[Katy]

okay, so we have folks going to Greenville and now we offically have folks going to Raleigh? I guess I can book my hotel then :cool:

[MurphysLaw]

RALEIGH Roll Call

Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO/Lina(DD)
southerner
EmilyBronte/James(DS)
amtaylor/Mackenzie(DD)
shellbell516/Rachel(DD)
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci
tbell
ardathpaige
***Jaycee/Lilliana
***TriSigmaNc/Eric

[shellbell516]

does there have to be a minimum # of posts for a new person in order to post in this thread?

A good friend of mine IRL just joined CC today.

[MurphysLaw]

does there have to be a minimum # of posts for a new person in order to post in this thread?

A good friend of mine IRL just joined CC today.
No...the minimum post count is for journal access only. ;)

[MurphysLaw]

RALEIGH Roll Call

Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO/Lina(DD)
southerner
EmilyBronte/James(DS)
amtaylor/Mackenzie(DD)
shellbell516/Rachel(DD)
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci
ardathpaige
***tbell
***Jaycee/Lilliana
***TriSigmaNc/Eric

[Katy]

I just realized that I was confused (again!) and thought we had someone that was going to the Greenville GTG. I guess that just hasn't happened yet, huh?

And who knew, it's only 2 weeks away!!!

[MurphysLaw]

The only people that posted about Greenville were:

ktdelsur(who'll be in Charleston & couldn't make it) and
suzfuzsunflower(who asked when the Greenville GTG is (3/19, 2pm, NO LOCATION PICKED)....I haven't seen any others besides those two ladies. :(

[Katy]

hmmm..well, there's still some time for the Greenville gals to speak up

[tbell]

I'm not sure if I'll be able to attend at this point. My sister is having a last minute bridal shower that day and as MOH, I probably should attend. She has another shower the next weekend so I'm seeing if I need to go to both. So put me for tentative for now, I'll update as soon as I know for sure.

[Katy]

Paige, is this (Summit Park Lane, Raleigh , NC 27612) right outside the mall where we'll be meeting? If so, is it stumbling, I mean, walking, distance?

[southerner]

Paige, is this (Summit Park Lane, Raleigh , NC 27612) right outside the mall where we'll be meeting? If so, is it stumbling, I mean, walking, distance?
stumbling at 7:00 pm??? Lightweight :rolleyes:

[Katy]

Don't judge, I was just askin'! Sheesh :rolleyes:

[southerner]

;)

I don't think I knew a smiley couldn't be a post before now.

[Katy]

yeah, it's not considered "text" and we have it set to a three text minimum (I think)

[Regina Phalange]

If so, is it stumbling, I mean, walking, distance?

I wanna stumble!!! If we end up staying at Summer's, I've got a DD (ah the joys of have a pregnant friend).:p

[MurphysLaw]

I have a questions ladies...my BF lives in Raleigh, would it be okay if she came along? Michelle, Summer & Tracie, it's my friend that you met before in Wilmington. If that's not okay, I totally understand since we can all relate to one another in a totally different way through CC(and she's not a part of that), and I can just stop by and see her either before or afterwards. Just let me know. :)

[Katy]

Kim, I say go ahead and bring your friend. Keep in mind, I'll be bringing my friend along as well and she's not on CC.

[Camdynlyn]

I wanna stumble!!! If we end up staying at Summer's, I've got a DD (ah the joys of have a pregnant friend).:p

Ah yes. The 9 month DD! Kill me why don't you!!

**

Whoever said I wasn't shy... I'm outraged! :eek: ;)

Kim: I'm fine if you bring your friend. Oh, and you can give me a hug all you want... just so you let me hold Lina some!!

[paiger]

Katy That is a stumble away from the Mall! I'd say since you are staying in Raleigh, though we'll want to head down to Glenwood Ave S, which is a small stumble w/ a pg sober driver (ha ha, Summer).

I've been the sober driver so often for my DH that I'll employ him to cart us from the bars, since we live so close to that hotel, we can get you back to your bed!! :D

[Katy]

oh, does that mean that I need to pick a different hotel? Or are you talking about more drinking at a different location still? Heck, I'm always up for margaritas!!

[MurphysLaw]

Heck, I'm always up for margaritas!!
:D I have decided that I WILL be having a margarita or two during our long drawn out meal. :cool: And my BF will be coming with. :)

[southerner]

If Paige wants to make a night of it, I'm in! This is going to be fun, I'm excited!!

[Katy]

:D I have decided that I WILL be having a margarita or two during our long drawn out meal. :cool: damn right you'll be having a margarita! If I'm going all that way, you'll be drinkin'! http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cheers.gif

[MurphysLaw]

damn right you'll be having a margarita! If I'm going all that way, you'll be drinkin'! http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cheers.gif
Well of course!! I'm just sad I can't make a night of it too. :( And where is it that everyone's talking about going besides Ruby's? Or is that afterwards when the moms can't go? BOOHOO!!!! :(

[paiger]

The area I was talking about heading to is 'down the street' from the Mall. It is really close, so Katy, I don't think you'd need to change your hotel as the ones downtown are probably more expensive.

Kim, even if you can't stay out 'all night' :D, the restaurant is really close to the area I was thinking we could go to. Really, in Raleigh, there isn't much that is too far away. So, you and your friend could just head out when you need to, but stay w/ us as long as you can! As per the mom ?, we could go down to one of the Wine Restaurant/Bars, which until like 10-11pm, have people eating etc, so it should be fine for moms and babies.

[southerner]

looks like she didn't come by here today, but tbell isn't able to make it anymore. She has to attend a bridal shower instead.

[Camdynlyn]

I'll volunteer to be the sober driver (do I get a ribbon or hat??). I'm also opening my house to anyone that does not feel like driving back home. You don't have to tell me for sure but bring an extra set of clothes, just in case.

[southerner]

Camdynlyn, I'm the one that said shy my ass. See, you just proved me right ;)

[Regina Phalange]

Summer pretty sure Southerner, Jaycee (plus baby), and I will be at your house that night. Get ready Clifford...here I come!:D

ps- I'll make ya a cool ass ribbon to wear!

[MurphysLaw]

RALEIGH Roll Call

Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO/Lina(DD)
southerner
EmilyBronte/James(DS)
amtaylor/Mackenzie(DD)
shellbell516/Rachel(DD)
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci
ardathpaige
***Jaycee/Lilliana
***TriSigmaNc/Eric

[Regina Phalange]

Paige, Southerner, and myself appear to be the only ones without children either in our bellies or on our arms. Neither of you ladies better cop out on me. :p

ETA: And of course, Katy.

[Katy]

well then, let's make sure that we don't drink the water! Or let them touch anything that's our's! :cool:

[amtaylor]

I think I may have to be moved to a maybe.... the in-laws are coming to visit that weekend and I don't know if I can get away :(

[southerner]

This happened at our last GTG, everyone started dropping out toward the end :( No one else is allowed to bag out, got that ladies??

[Jaycee]

No bagging out from this girl and her little bambino!!!! Kim, you can take those **'s off my name , I'm a comin!!!!:D

[EmilyBronte]

I think I may have to be moved to a maybe.... the in-laws are coming to visit that weekend and I don't know if I can get away :(

ILs visiting is even MORE of a reason to need to get away. ;)

[tbell]

Oops, I forgot to come by yesterday but thanks to Southerner, for updating. I need to be at my sister's shower and I'm sorry I won't get to meet everyone! Take lots of pictures!

[mel7dog]

Me and my huge preggo belly (and butt!) will be there :) Unless I go into labor 4 weeks early which is highly unlikely!

[Regina Phalange]

well then, let's make sure that we don't drink the water! Or let them touch anything that's our's! :cool:
LMAO! Sounds like a plan...:D

[southerner]

no water for me either, kam & FutureGallucci both owe me a drink ;)

[MurphysLaw]

RALEIGH Roll Call

Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO/Lina(DD)
southerner
EmilyBronte/James(DS)
amtaylor/Mackenzie(DD)
shellbell516/Rachel(DD)
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci
ardathpaige
Jaycee/Lilliana
***kam
***TriSigmaNc/Eric

[MurphysLaw]

Me and my huge preggo belly (and butt!) will be there :) Unless I go into labor 4 weeks early which is highly unlikely!
Don't go jinxing yourself Melissa!! I was exactly 4 weeks early with Lina!! :eek:

BTW - has anyone talked to kam? I have her down as a maybe because of southerner's mention, but I didn't see a definite post from her.

[Katy]

No one seems to be interested in a Greenville GTG. How sad.

No one seems to be interested in Altanta GTG either. Bummer :(

[southerner]

Katy, That is a bummer. Look at this way though, you get to spend more time with your friends and family.

[MurphysLaw]

Awww rats! You mean to tell me we could've had a western & an eastern GTG??? One at the Charlotte area and one for the coastal area?? ;) Tsk, tsk...the beach suuuuuure woulda been fun. :p Especailly with how nice the weather's been....shucks. Oh well, maybe next time. :D

[Katy]

yeah, I guess we could've done it that way. Where are all the folks that were fighting for Greenville anyway?

[Jaycee]

I was fighting for Charlotte but I'm road tripping it to Raleigh now!!:)

[TriSigmaNC]

We're still a maybe....I'll give Summer a call that afternoon to let her know, it seriously depends on these dumb Greek Games. ARGH!

[Katy]

Um...I'm working on my schedule and I need to print up my mapquest directions. Can someone tell me which Ruby Tue's we'll be at?

Ruby Tuesday's

4325 GLENWOOD AVENUE
6305 FALLS OF THE NEUSE ROAD
6201 CAPITAL BLVD.

[MurphysLaw]

Glenwood Ave. :)

[kam]

Add me to those responding yes. See you all then!

[MurphysLaw]

RALEIGH Roll Call

Date: Saturday 3/18
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: Ruby Tuesday's

Raleigh GTG List
KIMandGINO/Lina(DD)
southerner
EmilyBronte/James(DS)
shellbell516/Rachel(DD)
mel7dog
Camdynlyn
FutureGallucci
ardathpaige
Jaycee/Lilliana
kam
***amtaylor/Mackenzie(DD)
***TriSigmaNc/Eric

[MLA]

Put me down as a probably yes for the Raleigh GTG. My mom's probably going in for surgery this week, and if all goes well, I'll be there. If not, I'll be on the next plane to Phoenix.