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Camdynlyn

10-31-2005, 06:45 PM

So I went through our list and have typed up who has either showed interest in coming or said yes for sure. Please post again as to a YAY or NAY on coming.

Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Southpoint. Lunch time and Place TBA

Summer (me)-- YES
Mel (mel7dog)
MLA-- YES
FutureGallucci --YES
Amber --YES
Michel
Southerner--YES
Paige
Mandymalloo--HOPING!
Kam
Cynder
Parisluv
Shell-- NO
Tbell
Melissa (friend of Dorothy and Summer)-- YES
Bernadette-- YES

Anyone I missed???

MLA

10-31-2005, 07:00 PM

I'm definitely in. :)

Camdynlyn

10-31-2005, 07:18 PM

Got it!

Regina Phalange

10-31-2005, 07:22 PM

I'm in! Summer, if you remember, thats the weekend Melissa and I were going to come visit so she will mostly likely be in for lunch as well!

Camdynlyn

10-31-2005, 07:24 PM

Dorothy: Oh YEAH!! I *knew* there was something that weekend. Why don't y'all either come up Friday and we can ride together there and back or come up here after that and stay the night??? I can't wait to see you and her!! Let me know! I will add her to the list too.

mb1197

11-01-2005, 06:46 AM

You missed me. I'd like to join too.:)

shellbell516

11-01-2005, 06:50 AM

I'm going to have to skip this one. We're having Rachel's 3 month pictures done that morning and I'm not sure how long it will take.

Camdynlyn

11-01-2005, 03:38 PM

Bernadette: Sorry!! I even had you on my list I had written down!!

Shell: We'll do supper one night!

paiger

11-01-2005, 08:01 PM

I can go if we do lunch like right at noon. I have to be back in Raleigh for a 3pm Matinee. If that time is okay with everyone, that would be great!

MLA

11-01-2005, 08:04 PM

I can go if we do lunch like right at noon. I have to be back in Raleigh for a 3pm Matinee. If that time is okay with everyone, that would be great!

Noon is fine for me.

I'd like to suggest California Pizza Kitchen because they have a pretty wide variety of food, and I don't believe it's as hard to get a table there as it is at the Cheesecake Factory. :)

Camdynlyn

11-01-2005, 08:08 PM

Noon is fine for me.

I'd like to suggest California Pizza Kitchen because they have a pretty wide variety of food, and I don't believe it's as hard to get a table there as it is at the Cheesecake Factory. :)

Never been there but sounds good to me! Noon also works. I would even be willing to make it 11:30ish so we could beat the lunch traffic.

southerner

11-01-2005, 09:11 PM

11:30 works for me! Looking forward to it.

Jaycee

11-02-2005, 08:11 AM

I'll be there in spirit!! :)

mb1197

11-02-2005, 08:23 AM

Anytime is good for me so you ladies can choose what's best for you and I'll be there.:)

MandyMaloo

11-02-2005, 08:30 AM

I'm going to try super hard to be there. I'm getting people asking me left and right to babysit though- so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to come on the 19th.

MMMM...I am starting to get all hungry right now :)

amtaylor

11-02-2005, 02:19 PM

I'm planning on coming... :)

Camdynlyn

11-02-2005, 06:08 PM

Mandy: I hope you will be able to make it!!

Amber: Can't wait to see Mackenzie! Everytime I see her name, it reminds me of a 3rd grade kid named Kinsey.

***

Looks like this will be one of the biggest GTGs yet!!

paiger

11-03-2005, 07:55 AM

Saturday, November 19, 2005 at
Where: California Pizza Kitchen in Southpoint
Time: 11:30am
Summer (me)-- YES
Mel (mel7dog)
MLA-- YES
FutureGallucci --YES
Amber --YES
Michel
Southerner--YES
Paige --Yes
Mandymalloo--HOPING!
Kam
Cynder
Parisluv
Shell-- NO
Tbell
Melissa (friend of Dorothy and Summer)-- YES
Bernadette-- YES

Camdynlyn

11-03-2005, 07:25 PM

I just emailed Kam, Michel, Parisluv, and Cynder because I haven't heard anythign from them. KAM's mailbox is full, though.

EmilyBronte

11-03-2005, 07:38 PM

I just emailed Kam, Michel, Parisluv, and Cynder because I haven't heard anythign from them. KAM's mailbox is full, though.

I am tentatively a yes. As long as nothing comes up with our move, etc, I'll be there. And I'll likely be bringing my son, if that's okay with everyone.

southerner

11-03-2005, 08:17 PM

I am tentatively a yes. As long as nothing comes up with our move, etc, I'll be there. And I'll likely be bringing my son, if that's okay with everyone.

Yeah, bring him. The more, the merrier. Guess you can bring Mackenize too , Amber ;)

Kam's got a lot of nerve with a full inbox. It's been that way all week :p

mel7dog

11-04-2005, 03:46 AM

I'll be there:) Finally I get to meet people!

Camdynlyn

11-05-2005, 01:56 PM

Summer (me)-- YES
Mel (mel7dog) --YES
MLA-- YES
FutureGallucci --YES
Amber --YES
Michel --Tentative YES
Southerner--YES
Paige --YES
Mandymalloo--HOPING!
Kam-- Undecided
Cynder
Parisluv
Shell-- NO
Tbell-- NO
Melissa (friend of Dorothy and Summer)-- YES
Bernadette-- YES
Tracie--checking

kam

11-05-2005, 03:31 PM

My mail server has been down and I've been out of town. Sorry! I need to check with my DH (still only have one car) to make sure he doesn't have to work. If not, I'll be there! In the meantime, I'll make sure to change my email to my yahoo account (although I check it once a week - sorry ;)).

TriSigmaNC

11-08-2005, 08:08 AM

Ok, I'm STILL NOT GETTING NOTIFICATIONS!!!!!!!!!
But I'll talk with hubby and ask if we can come :) He'll be joining us though since we're out of towners ;) I'll try to see if we can make a day of it. We both really need some PF Changs for dinner :)

cynder

11-08-2005, 11:12 AM

Didn't even realize that I had a PM. Sounds great and I live near there but I have in laws in town so I think I am going to be a no go this time around.

Thanks for the invite and have fun!

WestieMomma

11-08-2005, 07:27 PM

southerner

11-08-2005, 07:39 PM

too bad cynder :(

Kam?
TriSigmaNC?

What's the word, yo?

have a fun trip to Charlotte, Westie Momma.

Jaycee

11-08-2005, 07:43 PM

Hey girls..I thought I would post here for some help. We are visiting friends in Charlotte over Thanksgiving and want to take them somewhere nice for dinner one night that week. I'm looking for upscale, maybe a steakhouse, something along those lines. Any recs?
I highly recommend Sullivans Steakhouse..It's our favorite place for steak and whenever we have guests in town we take them there. It sounds like it's the type of place you are looking for. It is a little pricey, but you specified upscale and that it is.

Heres the website: Sullivan's Steakhouse (http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/charlotte/)

southerner

11-08-2005, 07:46 PM

jaycee I've never been disappointed to see you on here before. I was hoping.....

Jaycee

11-08-2005, 07:54 PM

jaycee I've never been disappointed to see you on here before. I was hoping.....
nope...nuttin' yet :(

Camdynlyn

11-08-2005, 07:56 PM

nope...nuttin' yet :(

BOO!

WestieMomma

11-09-2005, 08:44 AM

Thanks Jaycee. That sounds like what I am looking for.

MandyMaloo

11-09-2005, 09:01 AM

Hey Ladies!

Since my FH will be working on Saterday, I'll be able to come to the get together! YAY! :D I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

shellbell516

11-09-2005, 09:21 AM

Paige - I just noticed your new pic avatar!! It's about time. he he :p It's cute with Leo in there.

Camdynlyn

11-09-2005, 06:56 PM

Saturday, November 19, 2005 at
Where: California Pizza Kitchen in Southpoint
Time: 11:30am
Summer (me)-- YES
Mel (mel7dog)--YES
MLA-- YES
FutureGallucci --YES
Amber --YES
Michel--NO
Southerner--YES
Paige --YES
Mandymalloo--NO
Kam --Hoping!
Cynder--NO
Parisluv
Shell-- NO
Tbell--NO
Melissa (friend of Dorothy and Summer)-- YES
Bernadette-- NO
Tracie-- Hoping!

11 right now! :D

southerner

11-09-2005, 07:11 PM

I'll be there:) Finally I get to meet people!

Summer, mel7dog is coming!

Camdynlyn

11-09-2005, 07:13 PM

Thanks! I thought I put her down! :o

MandyMaloo

11-14-2005, 11:24 AM

I just wanted to say that I'm excited to meet everyone! Hope ya'll have a great week! :)

southerner

11-14-2005, 12:15 PM

where exactly is Southpoint (ie what exit should I get off)??

EmilyBronte

11-14-2005, 12:20 PM

Southerner... if you are coming from the east, get off at exit 276. If you are coming from the West, get off at exit 274.

Exit 276 - make a left at the end of the exit, then a right onto Renaissance Blvd (this is the one at the far end of the mall, after you've passed Nordstrom, etc). CPK is around the corner (from the outside) from JC Penney, and to the right of Pottery Barn (I think that's the one right there, anyway).

Exit 274 - make a right at the exit and then a left at the first stoplight onto Renaissance Blvd. The mall will be on your left and for CPK I'd park nearer to JC Penney.

Hope that helps.

Also, I'll be there. We are going to Seagrove, NC, but we are leaving after CPK. Jim and DS will be at the mall, but they aren't coming to lunch - they'll just kick around until I'm done. See you then!

southerner

11-15-2005, 05:53 AM

thank you emily bronte :D

paiger

11-18-2005, 09:03 AM

Looking forward to tomorrow! I just wanted to let you girls know that I have to wear my 'game day outfit'. It isn't obnoxiously Gamecock, but I would normally look a little nicer. However, as we are on a 5 game winning streak, Jess would kill me if I wore something different right down to my underwear (it's all been washed, tho :p).

paiger

11-18-2005, 09:05 AM

Paige - I just noticed your new pic avatar!! It's about time. he he :p It's cute with Leo in there.
I just saw this!! I'm excited I finally have one. I was waiting to get a wedding picture scanned, but I just haven't done it. Since the holidays are upon us, I went with this one.

EmilyBronte

11-18-2005, 09:21 AM

Hey girls!

I just wanted to let you know I won't be able to make it afterall. We've had some notsofun stuff come up here and we need to take care of it. Sorry.

Hope ya have fun!

southerner

11-18-2005, 09:34 AM

Hey girls!

I just wanted to let you know I won't be able to make it afterall. We've had some notsofun stuff come up here and we need to take care of it. Sorry.

Hope ya have fun!

awwww.....too bad :(

My camera and I will see y'all at 11:30.

mb1197

11-18-2005, 09:56 AM

Count me out as well. I'm so sorry that I can't make it. I REALLY wanted to see you all and unfortunately some things have come up that are out of my control. I hope you all have a wonderful time and if you are in Durham again sometime soon I will bend over backwards to be there.

MandyMaloo

11-18-2005, 10:07 AM

eeeek! I hate to do it, but I'm also unable to come! I've been asked to watch some kids for some co-workers of my mother's, so I'll be tied up. I very much looked forward to meeting everyone :(. Please take lots of pictures so I can finally see everyone! Have a happy and safe weekend everyone!

mel7dog

11-18-2005, 01:39 PM

Oh no, I hope no one else will back out! I will be there :)

mel7dog

11-18-2005, 03:11 PM

I forget if this was already discussed, but is anyone bringing their DH. We will be up there for the day and I was just going to have DH shop while we ate, but if anyone else is bringing their SO, I might bring mine as well :)

southerner

11-18-2005, 03:16 PM

mine is staying home to destroy our shower....i'm going to be having much more fun. I think I'm going to go shopping when we're finished. What stores are there? A ton?

mel7dog

11-18-2005, 03:26 PM

mine is staying home to destroy our shower....i'm going to be having much more fun. I think I'm going to go shopping when we're finished. What stores are there? A ton?

I'm not sure, I've never been! I know there is a Nordstrom's though! I looked it up online after the Oprah "bra show"

southerner

11-18-2005, 03:35 PM

I'm not sure, I've never been! I know there is a Nordstrom's though! I looked it up online after the Oprah "bra show"

OMG!!! That's what I need too (and some jeans). A cup size bigger and smaller band, who would've thunk? I thought you lived near there? Where are you coming from?

mel7dog

11-18-2005, 03:39 PM

OMG!!! That's what I need too (and some jeans). A cup size bigger and smaller band, who would've thunk? I thought you lived near there? Where are you coming from?

I need a cup size bigger and a smaller band too! I am coming from the south. We just moved here in April and I have only been to Raleigh 3-4 times and twice was only to the airport :o

MLA

11-18-2005, 03:41 PM

My DH isn't coming.

Southpoint has all the normal shops that you'd expect at any mall. Part of it's sort of an outdoor promenade, and then there's a larger selection of shops inside.

southerner

11-18-2005, 03:42 PM

I need a cup size bigger and a smaller band too! I am coming from Sanford. We just moved here in April and I have only been to Raleigh 3-4 times and twice was only to the airport :o

I didn't realize you were coming from there. My project (for work) is at some daycares in Sanford. Can tell you more about it tomorrow if you're interested.

Camdynlyn

11-19-2005, 07:37 AM

I am getting ready to leave. I hate some girls arent coming.

I am also going to Nordstrom to get a new bra... damn you Oprah!! See you girls in a bit!

Camdynlyn

11-19-2005, 07:39 AM

UPDATED!!

Saturday, November 19, 2005 at
Where: California Pizza Kitchen in Southpoint
Time: 11:30am
Summer (me)-- YES
Mel (mel7dog)--YES
MLA-- YES
FutureGallucci --YES
Amber --YES
Michel--NO
Southerner--YES
Paige --YES
Mandymalloo--NO
Kam --Hoping!
Cynder--NO
Parisluv
Shell-- NO
Tbell--NO
Melissa (friend of Dorothy and Summer)-- YES
Bernadette-- NO
Tracie-- Hoping!

8 right now! :D

kam

11-19-2005, 08:30 AM

I'm coming! DH has to work in the afternoon (well, so do I) so I may not have time to shop afterwards, but gosh darnit I'll be there.

southerner

11-19-2005, 03:40 PM

Enjoyed meeting everyone today. Hopefully, we can do it again someday!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf38b3127cce953544f4de2900000016108YbtWzlu34

MandyMaloo

11-19-2005, 06:15 PM

I wish I could've been there! You ladies look so pretty! :) Hopefully I can come the next time there's a get together!

shellbell516

11-21-2005, 07:20 AM

I hate I missed it. Looks like you had a good group this time.

What's this about the Oprah bra show?

cynder

11-22-2005, 08:38 AM

Hey it looks like you all had a good time! Hope to make the next get together. My baby was a total fusspot this weekend so even if the in laws weren't coming in, I would not have been able to make it.

Question for all you Durham gals... can anyone recommend a good dog boarding place. My regular place got booked for Xmas by the beginning of October!!!!! So I am scrambling to find a place that is not going to charge and arm and a leg and then some more just to play or walk with my baby dog.

TIA

southerner

11-22-2005, 02:17 PM

cynder, maybe you should PM them. I don't know that they check in here often, esp. with the holidays coming up. But, alot of them have dogs. Wish I could help. Good luck!

kam

11-22-2005, 06:44 PM

A few places in Cary:

Camp Canine
PetsHotel (note: the one in cary, NOT Raleigh)

There's a place in Apex as well - Paige would know the name.

Camdynlyn

11-22-2005, 07:46 PM

I don't know anything about Durham but I have used Kildaire Animal Hospital and Petsmart (the one in Cary-- Apex doesn't have PetsHotel). I really liked these two.

shellbell516

11-23-2005, 06:46 AM

The one in Apex is Town and Country. They've been on the news a lot lately because they've been housing hurricane victims.

kam

11-23-2005, 07:07 AM

I looked into Camp Bow Wow in Durham and wasn't impressed - it seemed like a warehouse (in case you were going to tour).

southerner

11-26-2005, 10:14 AM

stopping in to say that I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend!

paiger

11-28-2005, 08:43 AM

Question for all you Durham gals... can anyone recommend a good dog boarding place. My regular place got booked for Xmas by the beginning of October!!!!! So I am scrambling to find a place that is not going to charge and arm and a leg and then some more just to play or walk with my baby dog. I did research and contact Camp Canine in North Raleigh, and it looks great, but you have to be a member to even let your dog get a reservation which is like $75/year plus the cost of the boarding. They also seemed to fill up fast, b/c there was a wait list to be a member.

I'm not sure about Durham, but I did lots of research for the Raleigh/Cary area. I toured
Aristocratic Pets (Cary) ~ Horrible
PetHotel (Petsmart in Cary) ~ Good, but leo likes to go outside, and they are a totally indoor place.
Bowman Animal Hospital (North Raleigh right off I540) ~ Not impressed at all

leo actually stayed at after I did tour it, but we were in a pinch.
Pupsi, Inc (Cary) ~ Would not go back.

Our Boarding facility that we really like:
Town and Country in Apex. That would be a really long drive for you, but if you are in a pinch, atleast you know that someone recommends it. I toured there, and it is really nice. It is $25/day w/ a $6 charge if you want them to walk or let your dog have play or cuddle time. It took me awhile to get over how expensive every place is around here for Boarding, but after touring the cheaper places, it took me no time to realize that it was just something we had to do.

PM me if you want more info on Town and Country. Also, if you search on CitySearch for Kennels in your zip code, you could call and tour the places this week and might could get a reservation for Christmas, but definitely, you'd need to do it this week.

PS ~ KAM - While I was trying to remember the name of one of the places, I saw that there is a place in Wake Forest called Paws at Play that says they have 38 indoor private pet suites. You might try checking them out, since you said that one of your little ones can't handle the open runs.

cynder

11-28-2005, 08:42 PM

Thanks, ladies! As usual you guys are a wealth of information. I have actually tried the Petsmart hotel in Cary one weekend when we had a free voucher but the drive to pick up was too much and to $$$ if I didn't have the voucher.

I live in Durham in the RTP area so Apex is not too bad. I'll check it out. We used to use a person in North Durham near Orange Co and it was such a pain to pick up and drop off so that's why I being so anal about distance. Plus DH will being dropping and picking and he doesn't have the luxury of time. I am not too crazy about a place that charges for walking or playing. I know it's a business but if I had a pet kennel you would have to pay me to not play with them. I love the place we ususally use so mental note to me to book them in July for Xmas.

Hope you all had a great holiday. Got myself to Southpoint on Sat and was surprised that it didn't feel crowded. Still, I am doing all my shopping online.

paiger

11-29-2005, 07:41 AM

I understand what you mean about paying for the playing. When we lived in SC, I had a place for $12 that let leo play outside all day w/ the daycare dogs. I had forgotten that coming back from a trip once, we took Hway 54 towards Apex to go pick leo up at Town and Country, and it wasn't too bad. There were only a couple of stop lights and no traffic. I think it took like 10-15 mins from that area, which is how long it takes me to get there from our apt in Raleigh.

kam

11-29-2005, 09:48 AM

Paige - thanks! I had looked at them but while their suites are private, they are "cubical" style so the noise would still be there. Piper is neurotic with loud noise hence why we have very little choices!

kam

11-29-2005, 01:45 PM

While we're at it, does anyone have any tax prep recs? I don't want some schmo who will just do a turbotax type of program (H&R Block, etc). I can do that. Thanks!

mb1197

11-30-2005, 07:35 AM

I've got one here in Durham if you're interested. Let me know and I'll post his name and number for you.

MandyMaloo

11-30-2005, 07:46 AM

Well, since I am new to the area, I was wondering if someone could help me. My FH's birthday is in 2 weeks and I want to take him out for a really nice steak dinner. I'm looking for something a little nicer than Outback Steakhouse. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've eaten lunch at the Firebirds place at Southpoint and the one on Six Forks, but I had a salad, so I dunno if the actual food is worth the $$. Thanks for any help!

(Oh--BTW- We live in Raleigh kinda by where Capitol meets the beltline. I dunno if that helps anyone...I'm horrible with discriptions!) :o

amtaylor

11-30-2005, 07:54 AM

We ate lunch at the Firebirds in North Hills and definitely thought it was worth the money. We went to celebrate my husband's birthday and he had a steak. He was very impressed and was happy we went :)

mb1197

11-30-2005, 07:58 AM

KAM, I thought I'd post the accountant info anyway. I hope this helps!

Fred Roberson - he has a few other accountants that work for him that are all good.
919-383-0441
http://www.robersoncpas.com/index.htm

MLA

11-30-2005, 02:50 PM

Camdynlyn

11-30-2005, 03:14 PM

There's a Ruth's Chris steakhouse in Cary. They had them in L.A. (and actually all over the country), and they're very good. Expensive, but good.

I actually think that Ruth's Chris moved. Not sure where it is now but it isn't off of Walnut/Buck Jones anymore.

I second Firebirds. I have eaten at both the one at Southpoint and North Hills and both are excellent. I ALWAYS get the filet and it is to die for. It is grilled to perfection-- nice and crunchy outside and soooo juicy on the inside. Totally worth the money. The salads are good too. Oh and the Chocolate Peanutbutter thing is mouthwatering. Yummy. Got me all hungry. Maybe I will suggest this for this weekend!! :D

EmilyBronte

11-30-2005, 08:03 PM

I actually think that Ruth's Chris moved. Not sure where it is now but it isn't off of Walnut/Buck Jones anymore.

The Ruth's Chris is now off Harrison Avenue at Weston. There's also a Bonefish Grille, Moe's, and Starbuck's in the same place (just for point of reference). I've never been to Ruth's Chris but have several friends who love it.

My DH's favorite steak place is Sullivan's in downtown Raleigh. He thinks it's definitely worth the $$.

shellbell516

12-01-2005, 10:01 AM

My accountant is in Goldsboro, but I can post that info too if you want it.

Steakhouses: I've also heard that Sullivans on South Glenwood is very good, although we've never ate there. Angus Barn on Hwy 70/540 area is also good.

Camdynlyn

12-01-2005, 11:15 AM

OOoh Angus Barn! I love them. I also like Bonefish but it isn't my favorite. Can you tell we like to eat out!? ;)

MandyMaloo

12-01-2005, 11:18 AM

Thank you ladies!!!!

I'll run some of them past FH and let him pick. The man's favorite place is IHOP, so I'm sure he'll appreciate it, no matter where we eat :p .

EmilyBronte

12-01-2005, 11:24 AM

IHOP is good!

kam

12-02-2005, 06:40 AM

kam

12-02-2005, 06:42 AM

I second Ruths Chris in Cary (it's between Harrison Ave and Weston Parkway - we've eaten there several times and all times good!). I'm not a big fan of the Angus Barn as the seating is very casual in comparison.

TriSigmaNC

12-03-2005, 01:17 PM

Hey all, just an fyi, DH and I are dying for PF Changs so we're trying to work in a visit up there soon. We'll keep you all posted in case anyone wants to join.
Tracie

mb1197

12-09-2005, 11:53 AM

Hey ladies,

I was just wondering if any of you participated on any of the MSN message boards. One of my co-workers actually spends a lot of time over there and there are a number of ladies that she has regular get togethers with. I was just curious if there was some cross-over.

shellbell516

12-09-2005, 01:34 PM

no, I didn't know about a msn message board.

Camdynlyn

12-09-2005, 03:15 PM

NOpe.

southerner

12-09-2005, 03:21 PM

No mam. Me neither. CC and LJ keep me busy enough :rolleyes:

Camdynlyn

12-12-2005, 06:12 AM

I've got to board Grits (my dog) while we are gone to NY and I am going to look into PetSmart in Cary (I have a free doggie daycare day there) and Town and Country (recommended by Paige). I REALLY like for them to take him outside but the thought of him having more interaction with other doggies more makes it sound better. I would really like to find someone to keep him but with all the holiday fuss, I won't even bother. I sat in bed last night and almost cried thinking that we have to board him in a place like that for that long (Thurs-Mon). Actually, we may have to take him Wednesday, depending on how early our flight is (I need to check that). Boo. It gets me down in the dumps.

paiger

12-12-2005, 08:00 AM

^^ I would volunteer, but we are going to SC this weekend for the DH family Christmas. I'm sorry! We always get leo some of the extras eventho they are $6/choice. If we are gone for that long, we'll alternate him a play time or two and a cuddle time at night. So that except for the night he gets there and leaves, he usually has something extra.

PalmBch2002

12-14-2005, 02:23 PM

Hi Carolina girls! Florida girl here with a couple questions (specifically for the SC girls) My DH and I are looking into moving to SC in the next couple months and are in the process of looking for jobs. We are looking at the major cities with Charleston being our #1 and Greenville/Anderson coming in 2nd. I was just wondering if there are any job sites or newspapers online that we could look for jobs in. Monster and Career Builder only have so much. He is currently a broker with a major financial firm and I am a Sales Assistant with the leading regional magazine here. Any ideas on where else to look?? Thanks!

shellbell516

12-28-2005, 01:04 PM

http://www.stopthegastaxhike.com/

NC is going to increase the gas tax by 15% effective 1/1/06. Don't we pay enough for gas?

southerner

12-28-2005, 01:07 PM

I heard that! We're going to be the 6th highest in the nation. BOO!!!!

Camdynlyn

12-28-2005, 01:11 PM

Jesus Christ. Enough already! I need to fill up so I guess I will go ahead. Luckily, I don't have to fill up often because I dont drive far and Steffie gets free gas so that's a plus but still. COME ON!

amtaylor

12-28-2005, 01:33 PM

Just my luck.... my commute doubles starting Jan 3rd :rolleyes:

Camdynlyn

12-31-2005, 05:34 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

preppychic

01-03-2006, 11:15 AM

Hello everyone! I am planning a destination wedding in Bluffton, SC this May. My fiance and I are located in Atlanta, GA, so we have most of our vendors from Atlanta. I refuse to pay any more traveling fees so I hope that you can help me! I have not found any resources that really list wedding vendors in Hilton Head, Bluffton, or Savannhah. Do you all know of any good sites?

This is what I am still looking for:
1. Minister/Officiant
2. Day of Coordinator
3. Make-up Artists
4. Rehersal Dinner Locations
5. Bridesmaid Luncheon Locations

Thank you so much! Any help is greatly appreciated!

mb1197

01-10-2006, 08:15 AM

X-posted from Pets:

I was wondering if any of you know of any Australian Cattle Dog rescues. I rescued one (Chapman) and found him a good home with a friend a few months ago and now he's taken to chasing her horses (which is what he's bred to do) but he's also chasing her neighbor's cows and calves and he's getting pretty pissed - he was shooting over his head on Saturday. My friend has been forced to put him in a dog pen but he climbs up the sides and gets out. Now he's tied up and she HATES tying him up. She can't keep him inside because he's becomes very distructive. She/we really need to find someone who has the time to train him. He's really the sweetest dog and loves everyone. He's great with kids and other dogs. He's so gentle with other dogs and cats. He's housebroken and on heartworm preventative. He has not been neutared yet. I think he's about 8-9 months old.

If anyone has any help to offer it would be greatly appreciated. He's such a sweet dog and I'm so sad that things are not working out for him right now.

paiger

01-11-2006, 03:39 PM

Sunday, January 22nd
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Location: Southend Brewery and Smokehouse, 505 W. Jones St. Raleigh

Join PPH, NOW and NARAL for an insightful discussion with ~

Susan Hill
President of the National Women's Health Organization

As a lead activist in the reproductive rights movement since Roe v. Wade, she will lead a discussion on today's political climate and its impact on women's reproductive rights.

Let me know if you'd like to come!!

MLA

01-11-2006, 03:44 PM

paiger

01-11-2006, 04:34 PM

Don't think I can make it, Paige, but it looks interesting. I'm feeling more and more that abortion rights are under fire, and I'd love to do something to support the fight against the anti-abortion movement. Do you have any suggestions?
Planned Parenthood in both Chapel Hill and Raleigh are very active. They work together some, but are actually two independent state head quarters. You can sign up for the Planned Parenthood Action Network at http://www.ppaction.org/ppaction/home.html. They'll let you say in your profile if you want to receive activities from the local PPHs in your area. That's how I heard about all the activities before, but now I'm an actual volunteer so I hear about it from our Coordinator and the Action Network.

NARAL in this area seems good, too. I met people at the Durham Earth Fair from the Durham NARAL, then I've met lots of people from the Raleigh Area NOW and NARAL from the events I work at.

There is a 'Rock for Roe' or something going down in Chapel Hill this month, too. It is the same weekend as the event I posted as that weekend is the anniversary of RvW.

Anyway, PM if you have any questions. I'll send you a PM about all the activities going on right now as this is a very active time due to the SC Alito hearings. I'm going tonite to a volunteer Phone Bank.

MrsD108

01-12-2006, 10:24 AM

I was wondering if you girls could help me. DH & I are going on vacation July 1-8 of this year and we might be interested in going to the Charleston area. Any suggestions on where to stay, where to go (not into the bar scene)? We both love history, good food and different things to do. Thank you very much for anything that you could tell me.

paiger

01-12-2006, 11:53 AM

I think there have been a couple of Charleston threads w/ good info. I did a search until 'Titles Only' and found some good suggestions. I think this thread has been dominated by NC ladies, so I don't know how often our SC counterparts visit. You might try bumping one of the Charleston threads.

DH and I got a good hotel on priceline in October. We did the Waterfront area and got a great price at the Marriott or something. If you aren't worried about price, any of the places actually downtown are great. Not having to deal w/ parking when you go downtown is definitely a plus as parking is atrocious in Charleston.

It's so beautiful that I really can't say there is anything that you shouldn't do. They have the 'Ghost Tours' which I've heard are kinda fun if you get into it, and of course the 'Plantation Tours' are supposed to be neat as well. When I lived closed to there we didn't really do any of that stuff, b/c we'd go down for the day and just hit the battery, shopping, the Market, etc. If you are going to go to the beach, I'm partial to the Isle of Palms area. It's beautiful, but a little farther away than Folly Beach (which is fun, too). Anyway, as for specific recs, I'd definitely check out those other threads.

MrsD108

01-12-2006, 12:26 PM

Thank you. I searched under Travel but the only advice was food & the Market.

paiger

01-12-2006, 01:29 PM

Oh ~ I was looking more at the Inn recommendations that I saw in this thread:
http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=372513#post372513

The ones that people recommended I've seen, and they are gorgeous. Unfortuantely, I've never gotten to stay at one.

Then, in this thread, I saw someone posted about the carriage rides, Magnolia Plantation and the Audobon Swamp Garden:

http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=294965#post294965

Also in the above thread, ktdelsur posted her email for ?s about Charleston. I haven't seen her around in a while, but she was always a wealth of info on Charleston.

hokiegirl

01-16-2006, 06:51 PM

I just moved to Raleigh and need to decorate my new home. Do you or anyone you know host Souther Living parties? www.southernlivingathome.com
They had some neat things with the last one I went to and want to attend another one for more things to purchase.
Thanks!

amtaylor

01-16-2006, 07:15 PM

I have a friend who does them. I can get her info to you if you'd like :)

hokiegirl

01-16-2006, 07:29 PM

yes please :)
Can you please PM it to me. Thanks so much!

asksmd94

01-17-2006, 05:23 PM

paiger

01-17-2006, 06:36 PM

I wanted to come in and say hello. I am in Columbia, SC. I am a guidance counselor at a middle school here. I'm glad to see so many ladies in the Carolinas around these parts. I've been dating for what seems like forever but hopefully married soon....
My DH is from Cayce, and I went to grad school at USC! We LOVE COLA! My ILs live there, so we still get to go visit. D's Wings in Cayce is my fave restaurant ever with Yesterday's coming in solid second.:)

paiger

01-17-2006, 06:37 PM

Amber ~ You've been holding out on us!! I'd go to a Southern Living Party, tho I can't promise I'd buy much w/ our finances, I still love their stuff.

amtaylor

01-17-2006, 08:09 PM

Maybe we can get a party together! I'll have to find out. My contact is due in May, so I don't know how she's feeling. (I'm a horrible friend!!) I too love their stuff but can't afford it. She gave me the cutest planter that she used as the "box" for my baby shower gift!

hokiegirl

01-17-2006, 08:24 PM

Their stuff is expensive, but there are some CUTE stuff! I sent her an email, but a Southern Living party sounds like it would be fun. Thanks again Amber!

shellbell516

01-18-2006, 06:09 AM

I've never been to a SL party, but have heard about them. I'd like to come too.

asksmd94

01-18-2006, 01:54 PM

D's Wings in Cayce is my fave restaurant ever

Add your name to the list. I think that is a must eatery here especially if your a college student.

Yeah, I went to USC for both undergrad and grad.

southerner

01-18-2006, 01:58 PM

do I smell a GTG SL party style? Please, I've never been to one. Admittedly, never heard about it until I moved here. I make my username look like a disgrace, I know :o

amtaylor

01-18-2006, 02:27 PM

I can find out when she's available if you all are interested :)

hokiegirl

01-18-2006, 04:12 PM

I'd love that :)
Haven't heard back from her, but if she's due in May she might be busy and haven't check her email.

paiger

01-19-2006, 07:33 AM

~ I'd come to a party that would be a fun GTG!! Since, I live off I40 kinda in between Durham and the South Raleigh ladies, I wouldn't mind hostessing unless someone else wants to. I got two hurricanes for our wedding and absolutely love them.

asksmd94 When you go to D's, you'll have to send thoughts my way!! I'm so jealous! We'd eat there every Wednesday for their 24 wings and a pitcher of beer for $11!!

Camdynlyn

01-19-2006, 07:54 AM

I'm up for a party. Not sure how much I would buy but I love those things! I'd host too but I'm pretty far out for Durham people.

hokiegirl

01-19-2006, 09:33 AM

I'd love to come and also be able to meet you gals!
I'd host but I have a feeling I'm too far out (Wake Forest area).

char473

01-28-2006, 09:59 PM

Hi ladies!

My little family is possibly thinking of relocation to Greenville, SC this summer for DH's career (he's a cop and loves the area). I have never been. Any tidbits or recommendations on where to go? We are planning on visiting there on DD's spring break. Thanks so much!

Charlene

Katy

02-03-2006, 01:20 AM

Anyone up for a GTG in mid-March?!?! (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=15277)

Jaycee

02-03-2006, 02:32 AM

Anyone up for a GTG in mid-March?!?! (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=15277)
Sounds like the perfect excuse for a Charlotte GTG!?!:)

Katy

02-03-2006, 11:46 AM

Then run on over to my sticky and post (so I don't forget!) :D

EmilyBronte

02-03-2006, 02:09 PM

I just posted in the sticky. I think it would be awesome to have a big get together. I've only been to 1 and it was alot of fun. Also, since moving here to the boonies we don't get "out" often!

MurphysLaw

02-26-2006, 02:50 PM

Hi ladies!

Some of you know this already, but there are lots that haven't responded yet so I wanted to make sure everyone was at least informed:

We will be having a NC GTG(Raleigh, March 18) and a SC GTG(Greenville, March 19) where we'll be meeting Katy!

CLICK HERE TO FIND MORE INFO. (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=15277)

If you are interested in attending, PLEASE read through there and reply whether you would like to come to the Raleigh, NC or Greenville, SC GTG as we are making final arrangements and trying to get a head count.

Thanks & Hope to see you all there!!

laurenc

02-27-2006, 01:49 PM

hi there! i just found out this morning that i got a one-year internship at medical university of south carolina in charleston, starting in august. i thought i'd stop by this thread and say hi, as i will likely be asking lots of questions or at the very least looking for some connections before DH and i move! one thing for sure is very exciting -- we currently live in boston where the windchill is -7, but i hear tomorrow in charleston it'll be in the 60's? i can definitely adapt to that, and fast!!! :)

--lauren

Sandie78

02-28-2006, 01:40 PM

Hey all. I'll just throw this out here and see if one of y'all can help me. I want to move to Greenville, SC, but we can't move until my DH gets a job. My DH is a software engineer who graduated from Clemson and has about 4 years experience. So if you know anyone looking for someone like that please PM me. I've been looking for a job for him and I figured I'd just ask here too.

Thanks! Maybe I can be a Carolina girl too soon. :)

cynder

03-10-2006, 01:08 PM

Crap... I always check in here to ask a question and see a GTG invite on a weekend I can't make it. Crap.

I was coming here to see if anyone can recommend indoor house painters for the Durham area. My thickskulled DH finally realized after painting our den that painting is a PITA. He is now willing to pay for painters. Any good recs are welcome.

Thanks, Cynder

shellbell516

03-10-2006, 02:00 PM

Cynder - I would recommend Paint Pros (http://www.paintprosinc.com/). Marke is a friend of mine and does great work!

PalmBch2002

03-11-2006, 08:45 PM

laurenc- my DH and i just moved to Summerville (about 20 miles outside of Charleston) yesterday! We're so new our furniture hasn't even arrived yet! We absolutely love it here. We are originally from West Palm Beach, FL and basically dropped everything and moved! My DH is opening a branch for Edward Jones Financial here. Let me know if you have any questions and I will try to help you. We love Summerville because it's very new and family friendly (even though we don't have kids!)Some places to stay away from are North Charleston (kinda ghetto) and Moncks Corner and Goose Creek (very redneck-y). We are renting a house in Summerville for $1200, 4/2.5 in a great neighborhood. The cost of living is just so wild for us! The same house would have been over $2000 to rent in WPB. So let me know if you need help and I will try! Christine

kam

03-13-2006, 02:27 PM

Cynder - we actually used paint pros and were very pleased with them. We got 4 quotes and there's was on par with everyone else's (well, with exception of the guy who wanted 4x anyone else). We asked them to get it done as quickly as possible so things would be done before our move and they were very accomodating.

One word of advice - feed the guys. We bought a bunch of subs from jersey mike's and it worked out really well. And they weren't taking any time to go out and find lunch ;)

MLA

03-14-2006, 12:03 PM

cynder

03-17-2006, 02:07 PM

You NC girls rock! Thanks for the tip on feeding. I always give lemonade to movers. (DH likes to give beer after the job!)

MLA I just realized that I posted with you about moving to Durham, like a yr ago. Where did you end up buying. We moved to house near RTP/Southpoint-ish. Hope you like the area!

MLA

03-17-2006, 02:14 PM

MLA I just realized that I posted with you about moving to Durham, like a yr ago. Where did you end up buying. We moved to house near RTP/Southpoint-ish. Hope you like the area!

That's where we moved, too! PM me if you want to know what sub-division we're in. :)

amtaylor

03-24-2006, 10:36 AM

For anyone who's local and interested in helping out....

My sister's going on a mission trip this summer to Equador. They are going to build things and teach English and a few other things. The group is having a fundraiser at Bunky's Car Wash tomorrow in Cary. It's located at the corner of Cary Parkway and Kildare Farm Road. They get a portion of the proceeds that the car wash makes that day.

I'm also talking with my husband to see what dates are still available to rent a shelter for a get together at the lake. I was think sometime in May or June. Does that sound ok? I figured we could make it a family affair that way we could visit with each other and still have help with the babies :)

Camdynlyn

03-24-2006, 11:40 AM

I may take my car to Bunkeys. It's in dire need.

I'm all up for a GTG at the lake. I can show off my non-tanned fat self.

shellbell516

03-24-2006, 12:59 PM

May or June sounds great to me. Can we bring dogs too? I know everyone would like to see my great dane puppy. :p

amtaylor

03-24-2006, 01:04 PM

Yep... dogs are definitely welcome; they just have to be on a leash. Oh... all most forgot... there's no alcohol permitted in state parks, so it would have to be a dry event....

southerner

03-24-2006, 01:09 PM

I'm not coming then :mad:

kidding of course!

Camdynlyn

03-24-2006, 02:34 PM

Well, that's the only reason I was coming! ;) haha. I wish.

I will have to think about the whole Grits thing coming. Leia might eat him for the first thing and #2, it would have to be daylight because he turns into a wearwolf at night.

amtaylor

03-24-2006, 07:19 PM

We can have it for lunch on a weekend so Grits won't be a werewolf and just for you Southerner, we can go to my house and drink there.... it's not against the law to drink in the residences… we park people like to be hypocrites ;)

amtaylor

03-24-2006, 07:42 PM

Okay... so Marc just got home and informed me that to get the shelter for free, it has to be before labor day.

Jordan Lake GTG

What date would work best for everyone?

Saturday May 6, 13, or 20
or
Sunday May 7, 14, or 21

Camdynlyn

03-24-2006, 07:49 PM

I think any of those are great for me.

southerner

03-24-2006, 08:21 PM

If we do it the weekend of May 13th and 14th, my DH can't come. All the others are fine by me, no plans.

TriSigmaNC

03-25-2006, 06:40 AM

I can't do the 13th (it's Commencement here), but otherwise, Eric and I would love to come.

I vote for a Saturday.

shellbell516

03-25-2006, 09:05 PM

Any of the dates work for us, but prefer Sundays.

Summer - We won't let Leia eat Grits. :)

AusAshMommy

03-26-2006, 08:29 PM

Hey Ladies ~ Can i join the party?? I live in MD now and we're moving to Wilmington, NC this Thursday the 30th and we know ABSOLUTELY no one!!! :D

Here's the lowdown:

Me: Lara
DH: Jimmy
DS: Austin, 3yrs
DD: Ashley, 15 mos

Reason for the move, MD is too expensive and we're looking for a change of pace and lifestyle. We have an apartment lined up in Wilmington, I have a job and Jimmy was able to transfer w/Lowe's! I hope I can come play!

Regina Phalange

03-26-2006, 09:10 PM

Jordan Lake GTG

What date would work best for everyone?

Saturday May 6, 13, or 20
or
Sunday May 7, 14, or 21

I can't do May 6th or 21st but any of the other days would work. I'd prefer a Saturday.

shellbell516

03-27-2006, 08:32 AM

I just realized that May13/14 is Mother's Day weekend. That might not be a good choice for some.

AusAshMommy- Welcome!

TriSigmaNC

03-27-2006, 08:37 AM

AushAush
I LIVE in Wilmington!
I head out of town the 30th to a conference, but PM me your contact info and we can connect. It'll be great to have you here and I'll surely help acclimate you and your family.
Tracie

AusAshMommy

03-27-2006, 09:05 AM

Shellbell ~ Thanks for the Welcome!

Tracie ~ I will most definitely do that! We don't know a SOUL in Wilmington outside of our new managers, LOL!!! So I would appreciate any help and friendship I can get!

amtaylor

03-27-2006, 09:07 AM

Jordan Lake GTG Re-post with correcton

What date would work best for everyone?

Saturday May 6, or 20
or
Sunday May 7, 21

Votes so far:

Saturday May 6
Summer
Southerner
TriSigmaNC (perfer sat)
amtaylor
Saturday May 20
Summer
Southerner
TriSigmaNC (perfer Sat)
FutureGallucci (perfer Sat)
amtaylor
Sunday May 7
Summer
Southerner
Shellbell (perfer Sun)
amtaylor
Sunday May 21
Summer
Southerner
Shellbell (perfer Sun)
amtaylor

kam

03-30-2006, 06:26 AM

Hey all - I can't do the 6th or 7th - my parents will be visiting then. I can do either the 20th or 21st though.

Dry event may make me stay home and drink my wine, though. ;) I may or may not bring the dogs. The little one is a HELLION with other dogs so unless we want to see a chihuahua transform into Animal from the Muppets, they may stay home (or have my hubby come and take them on a trail).

paiger

03-30-2006, 06:50 AM

I should be able to do the 7th. I am not sure about Jess, b/c he's really busy w/ school right now, or leo, b/c he'd have to be on a leash the whole time. Starting Easter weekend, I'm going to be traveling for wedding parties/weddings almost every weekend until June, so things are going to be crazy around that time.

shellbell516

04-17-2006, 10:47 AM

Are we still making plans?

We are starting puppy training classes this Saturday from 1 - 2 pm for 8 weeks. I'm ok with coming on a Saturday after the class.

Sunday May 21st is out for me now. My mom and Grandma are coming to visit so we can do a 4 generation portrait.

amtaylor

04-17-2006, 07:54 PM

It looks like the 20th is the best date. Do you still want to do it? I will check to see if there's a shelter still available.

Camdynlyn

04-17-2006, 08:21 PM

I'm still in.

southerner

04-18-2006, 06:01 AM

I could come on the 20th also.

MLA

04-18-2006, 06:30 AM

Tentative yes for me. Are we bringing DH's?

southerner

04-18-2006, 06:31 AM

Are we bringing DH's?
I was under the impression we were bringing families (children, DH's, dogs, etc.)

amtaylor

04-18-2006, 07:34 AM

Yep... everyone's welcome :)

mel7dog

04-18-2006, 07:47 AM

Not sure if i'll be going since the baby will still be very new and we'll likely have visitors most of the months, but can someone tell me how far this place is from Raleigh? I have no idea how far it is from our new place, but I know we are about 2 hours from Raleigh. :)

shellbell516

04-18-2006, 01:13 PM

We're in for the 20th! :)

MLA

04-18-2006, 01:28 PM

Are we talking about Jordan Lake in Apex? Just wanted to be sure.

southerner

04-18-2006, 01:37 PM

Are we talking about Jordan Lake in Apex? Just wanted to be sure.
yes.

Camdynlyn

04-18-2006, 07:20 PM

Mel: It's just on the outskirts of Raleigh. Not far at all.

amtaylor

04-18-2006, 07:43 PM

Here's some info (http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/jord/home.html) on the park. We have shelter #1 reserved at Ebenezer. It's right beside the beach and the playground.

http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/jord/eb.jpg

I'll add directions and we can figure out times when the date gets closer.

MLA

04-18-2006, 08:34 PM

Okay, DH and I are officially in. Woo-hoo! Looking forward to seeing everyone. :D

dal

04-19-2006, 07:20 AM

Hi Ladies!

My husband and I have been trying to relocate to NC for a while now. We have family in Cary (my BIL, SIL and niece and nephew). We have two little girls though and cannot move there without my husband having a job secured. I am wondering if any of you have any suggestions, information about finding a job.

My husband is an attorney admitted to practice in NY. But he has a finance background as well. He is totally open to a non-attorney position.

He has been applying to jobs for a while now and actually did get one of them but it offered no health insurance for myself or our girls so we could not take it (the salary was low and while that was fine, we couldn't swing it with the added expense of health insurance).

Not sure if anyone can help but any suggestions any of you may have would be appreciated!

Thank you. :)

AusAshMommy

04-19-2006, 08:42 AM

Dal ~ We recently relocated to NC from MD and what I did was look within my industry and make contact with a firm similar to the one I was currently working with. With him being an attorney I'd say go to the Bar Association and have him do some networking or go to those he might know in finance and begin networking...sometimes that helps the most.

TriSigmaNC

04-19-2006, 02:52 PM

Eric and I are in! I can't wait.

southerner

04-20-2006, 05:10 AM

AusAshMommy, Welcome to NC. You should post your stats so Paige can add you to the list.

southerner

04-20-2006, 05:14 AM

Roll Call for GTG on May 20th

Camdynlyn
Southerner and DH
MLA and DH
TriSigmaNC and DH
shellbell516, DH, DD and dog
Jaycee???

Here's (http://www.constantchatter.com/showpost.php?p=683482&postcount=439) info on the park and a map.

What time are we meeting? I'll keep this updated as it gets closer!

Jaycee

04-20-2006, 05:50 AM

I am going to be a last minute decision. I think thats the weekend of the all-star race and DH might have to work. Where is Apex. NC anyway? Are there any cool hotels/resorts nearby? Maybe I can convince DH to make a weekend road trip out of it if he doesn't have to work.

shellbell516

04-20-2006, 06:18 AM

Southerner - It will be me + DH + DD + dog.

AusAshMommy

04-20-2006, 08:40 PM

Ok here are my stats, didn't know about it...

AusAshMommy
Name: Lara
DH: Jimm
age: we are both 27
location: Wilmington, NC
occupation: Account Executive
DH occupation: Sales Specialist with Lowe's Home Improvement
Married: August 04, 2001
Met: Good gosh...what 1990 in Jr. High School
Furbabies: (2) Kitties, Ginger and Mercedes
Children: Austin (3) and Ashley (16 Mos)

shellbell516

04-21-2006, 06:31 AM

Welcome Lara! My DH is a sales rep with Lowes too.

QueenCityBee

04-21-2006, 09:42 AM

Name: Mialaiyia
DH: Michael ( not a dear anymore, we are seperated)
age: 31
occupation: child care center owner
DH occupation: military
Furbabies/Children: daughter, 9 years old
Im in Charlotte, the QueenCity, hence the name :p

southerner

04-22-2006, 11:35 PM

welcome QueenCityBee & AusAshMommy!!

Jaycee, Apex is on the southwest outskirts of Raleigh (Jordan Lake). Hope you can make it!

AusAshMommy

04-23-2006, 08:02 PM

Rachel ~ Whereabouts?? If you don't mind me asking...

shellbell516

04-24-2006, 08:29 AM

Rachel ~ Whereabouts?? If you don't mind me asking...

Did you mean me? Rachel is my DD. :)

Phillip is a sales rep for Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors and visits all the Lowes in Eastern NC.

shellbell516

04-24-2006, 08:30 AM

Mialaiyia - Welcome!

AusAshMommy

04-24-2006, 08:50 AM

Michelle ~ Yeah I did, sorry...I was soo tired lastnight after my drive home from NoVA for an event I was running.

That's cool, Jimmy is down in Monkey Junction in Commercial Sales...

***********
Tired...tired...doesn't begin to describe the zomby I am after the weekend I just came off of. I drove up to NoVA on Wed afternoon for a weekend long event for my Mom's Pagan Temple. I was the co-site coordinator and was on-site all weekend running the show. The event was at a campground, and it was cold and rainy all weekend...my cabin was COLD, so needless to say sleep didn't happen easily and mixed with alcohol it made for a looong weekend. The event was a success though and everything went off without a hitch! We did hit one minor snag on Sat afternoon with one of the members of ToSA (Mom's temple) and a teenage kid someone brought with them (you can use your imagination, I won't delve into it) that we had to address, but once that was taken care of everything went smoothly from that point on. Came home yesterday around dinner time and we went to McDonald's and Wal-Mart for grocery shopping, I did a little bit of classwork and crashed HARD. I am still tired today...

shellbell516

04-24-2006, 10:43 AM

Lara - I mentioned it to Phillip. He'll look out for him next time he's at MJ.

AusAshMommy

04-24-2006, 11:09 AM

Kewl!! I'll mention it to Jimmy and see that he looks out!

kam

04-25-2006, 12:20 PM

Hey all - re: the get together. I plan on coming with DH and Ally/Piper (our two dogs). It might be a short visit as Piper is terrible with other dogs (at 6 pounds, she's a bit skiddish with things that can crush her like a bug). If she's okay (we've tried to curb this behavior as much as possible), then we'll stick around. If she's not, we'll say hello and leave as no one wants to hear barking all day!

southerner

04-25-2006, 01:12 PM

Roll Call for GTG on May 20th

Camdynlyn
Southerner and DH
MLA and DH
TriSigmaNC and DH
shellbell516, DH, Rachel and dog
kam, DH and dogs
Amtaylor, DH and Mackenzie
Jaycee???

Here's (http://www.constantchatter.com/showpost.php?p=708901&postcount=471) info on the park and a map.

EmilyBronte

04-25-2006, 01:29 PM

I hope you all have fun at the GTG! It sounds like a lot of fun.

amtaylor

04-25-2006, 02:31 PM

Thanks for doing that Southerner.... I guess I'm pretty slack with my end, huh :o

You can add three of us to the list.

What do you guys want to do about food? There's at least one grill in the shelter.. maybe more. What time's good with everyone?

Regina Phalange

04-26-2006, 12:50 AM

I will probably be a last minute decision as well. I have two prior obligations that day but depending on time frame I may be able to make it.

shellbell516

04-26-2006, 10:27 AM

We won't be able to get there until 3 pm at the earliest because of Leai's puppy training class at 1 pm in Garner.

Are we doing a pot luck thing?

amtaylor

04-26-2006, 10:32 AM

Late afternoon would work great for me as well. I don't know how you want to do the food, but there aren't that many things really close by. We can cook-out and/or do pot luck... whatever the group wants :)

southerner

04-26-2006, 06:13 PM

I think cookout/pot luck is probably the best bet. We could each sign up to bring something communal (drinks, salad, dessert, etc.) and bring our own meat to grill. How does that sound??

So, are we thinking 4:00 ish? FutureG, what time can you be there? Anyone else have time constraints?

amtaylor

04-26-2006, 07:16 PM

That's what I was thinking, but I didn't know if that would be good with everyone. Anytime that day works for me. The shelter's ours for the whole day, so that's not an issue :)

Camdynlyn

04-26-2006, 07:43 PM

I'm up for afternoon and pot-luck!!

southerner

04-26-2006, 08:44 PM

so, what would we need????

Salad (greens? potato? etc.)
Paper goods (plates, silver and cups)
Ice
Drinks
Desserts
Chips/dip

What else?

MLA

04-27-2006, 06:40 AM

pot luck sounds great to me!

TriSigmaNC

04-27-2006, 07:26 AM

Add to the list condiments, etc. too.

We're up for potluck on that later afternoon too.

amtaylor

05-01-2006, 10:21 AM

Jordan Lake GTG

Time: 4pm
Location: Ebenezer Church section of Jordan Lake State Park

Directions:

Jordan Lake State Recreation Area is located in Chatham County, 21 miles southwest of Raleigh off US 64, and can be reached via NC 751 or US 15-501 from Durham and Chapel Hill.

Traveling west or east on I-40 from Raleigh, exit onto US 1/US 64 west (exit 293A, Sanford/Asheboro). Take the US 64 exit (exit 98B) and travel west. The park office will be on the left just before the bridge over Jordan Lake.

Traveling east on I-40 from Greensboro, take exit 274, NC 751/Jordan Lake, go south on 751 and turn right onto US 64 to travel west. The park office will be on the left just before the bridge over Jordan Lake. If you are in Southeast G'boro then I think it's faster to go 421 South to Siler City and get onto 64 East. Then it's a straight shot to Wilsonville.

To reach Ebenezer Church from US 64, at Wilsonville, turn south on Beaver Creek Road/SR1008. The park entrance is approximately two miles on the right. New Hope Overlook From US 64, turn south on Beaver Creek Road/SR1008. After passing Ebenezer Recreation Area, turn right onto Pea Ridge Road and follow the signs to the park entrance, which is on the right.

If you need more directions please PM me :)
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/jord/jorddir.gif

shellbell516

05-01-2006, 10:30 AM

Thanks for the directions Amber!

I was thinking of making pasta salad. Is that ok? We also talked about cooking some babyback ribs for the grill.

amtaylor

05-01-2006, 10:35 AM

Let me know what you think...

Hubby has already deemed himself "grill master" and apparently already planned things out. He would like us go ahead and bring the hot dogs and hamburgers for the day since we are right there. That way all the grill and all the food will be ready about the same time and those that come later won't have to wait. Also we won't have to worry about cooking times and difficult to gauge meats. We normally eat turkey dogs, but we will have regular hot dogs there as well.

If that's acceptable with everyone, then we just need to figure out the sides and stuff. We also have a cooler or two if they are needed.

southerner

05-01-2006, 12:42 PM

That sounds good about the meat, A. I'll give you some money towards everything.

So, how about this list of stuff?

Pasta Salad- shellbell516
Paper goods (plates, silver and cups)
Ice/drinks
Hotdog/hamburger buns
Desserts
Chips/dip
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, cheese)

thoughts?

Camdynlyn

05-01-2006, 12:50 PM

I can make some type of desserts (finger food desserts) like cookies and brownies.

I also like Turkey dogs although Hubby is anti (if he knows they are, which most of the time, he doesn't! ;) ). I think that sounds like a good idea. As for drinks, we can do lemonade, sodas and I can pick up sweet tea from Bojangles on the way to Jordan Lake, if needed.

southerner

05-01-2006, 12:52 PM

Summer, I'll put you down for desserts and drinks then. Is your DH coming? I'll add him.

Camdynlyn

05-01-2006, 12:53 PM

Yup, he's coming as far as I know. Also, put me down for sweet tea only. I'll buy a couple gallons of it but someone else can bring sodas and such.

southerner

05-01-2006, 12:59 PM

Roll Call for GTG on May 20th at 4:00 p.m.

Camdynlyn and DH
Southerner and DH
MLA and DH
TriSigmaNC and DH
shellbell516, DH, Rachel and dog
kam, DH and dogs
Amtaylor, DH and Mackenzie
Jaycee???
mel7dog, DH and Ben????

Food

Pasta Salad- shellbell516
Paper goods (plates, napkins, silverware and cups)- southerner
Sweet tea- Camdynlyn
Hotdog/hamburger buns
Desserts- Camdynlyn
Guacamole/cornchips- MLA
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, cheese)
Soda/ice

Here's (http://www.constantchatter.com/showpost.php?p=708901&postcount=471) info on the park and a map.

Ladies, feel free to bring something else that's not on this list that you think we need.

MLA

05-01-2006, 01:00 PM

I can do guacamole and cornchips, if that sounds good . . .

Regina Phalange

05-01-2006, 05:44 PM

I don't think I'll be coming because I don't have a DH. :cool: I also have a commitment here in town running the beer garden for our anual "Beach Blast". If FH was in the country, I would totally make the effort to be there but since I'd be flying solo this time, I think I'll just let you crazy couples go at it! :p Have fun ladies! Can't wait to hear all about it and see some pics!

cela-bela

05-01-2006, 09:29 PM

Hmmm, I just discovered this thread..Can I join? :D

Me: Marcela, 26, SAHM
DH: Jeremy, 32, IT nerd :p
Location: Cary, NC (we just moved here a month or so ago from SC)
Married: August 1, 2004
DD: Isabela, b. Feb 17, 2005

southerner

05-01-2006, 09:41 PM

welcome cela-bela and nbjenni!!!

Feel free to join us at the GTG!!

Jenean

05-02-2006, 08:30 AM

Hi ladies! I hope it's okay that I'm sticking my nose into your thread, but I was wondering if you could help me out a bit.

DH and I just visited Raleigh for the first time this weekend and fell in love with it. We live in NY and have been talking for a while about leaving, but were never able to agree on where to go, until we spent a few days in NC. Now we're thinking that might be the place for us!

We can't move down until at least the end of the year or more likely early next spring (DH has to stay at his job through September or else he loses his year-end bonus, and we want to wait till March to sell our house so we don't get hit with capital gains tax). But between now and then we want to explore where exactly to move, what schools are good, what kind of jobs we can get, etc. This is where I need help! We have friends who live in Cary and friends in North Raleigh, and both are fans of their neighborhoods. While in town we checked out some developments in North Raleigh (Wakefield Plantation and some of the neighborhoods along Falls of Neuse Road). Can anyone recommend where else we should look? We think we probably will want to buy a lot somewhere and build a house. Does anyone know any good real estate agents?

Also, does anyone know any headhunters or placement agencies? I'm a practicing attorney and DH is a non-practicing one who may consider a law firm job if necessary.

Anything else we should know, or any other advice you can give us? Thanks so much!!!!! :)

MLA

05-02-2006, 08:42 AM

This is where I need help! We have friends who live in Cary and friends in North Raleigh, and both are fans of their neighborhoods. While in town we checked out some developments in North Raleigh (Wakefield Plantation and some of the neighborhoods along Falls of Neuse Road). Can anyone recommend where else we should look? We think we probably will want to buy a lot somewhere and build a house. Does anyone know any good real estate agents?

Also, does anyone know any headhunters or placement agencies? I'm a practicing attorney and DH is a non-practicing one who may consider a law firm job if necessary.

Anything else we should know, or any other advice you can give us? Thanks so much!!!!! :)

DH and I live in Durham, and we like it here. Durham gets a bad rap because there are some bad areas in terms of crime, but if you live in the right place, you'll have no more problems with crime than you would in Raleigh. In terms of schools, the best schools are in Chapel Hill (which is a lot pricier than Raleigh or Durham). Raleigh also has pretty good schools. In addition to public schools, there are a lot of good private schools down here.

I really liked my realtor (Christine Khoury), but she focuses mainly on Chapel Hill and Durham. I don't know if she's very familiar with Raleigh. You can contact her, though, and let her know that Mickaella and Joe recommended her. I'm sure if she's not familiar with Raleigh, she'll be able to point you to a good realtor who is. When we were deciding to move out here, we visited and spent an entire day with her looking at neighborhoods. Her website is www.christinekhoury.com

As far as head hunters go . . . I don't know for law. My DH used a head hunter, but he's in IT. The job market down here's pretty good -- especially for IT, but I don't know much about law firms. Sorry!

HTH!

kam

05-02-2006, 12:41 PM

I live in Durham, my "area" is considered to be Brier Creek/RTP. My neighbors teach for Wake County schools so their kids will able to go to the just-being-built Brier Creek schools (although it may be possible to attend this facility without that connection, it's still unclear). I really like the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill areas, but as with any cities, there are good and bad areas. I think your decision could be based on where you end up working as depending on the field, it could be easy or not so easy to find a job. I love living in Durham but don't imagine liking it if I worked in Smithfield, for example!

mb1197

05-02-2006, 12:45 PM

DH and I live in Durham, and we like it here. Durham gets a bad rap because there are some bad areas in terms of crime, but if you live in the right place, you'll have no more problems with crime than you would in Raleigh. In terms of schools, the best schools are in Chapel Hill (which is a lot pricier than Raleigh or Durham). Raleigh also has pretty good schools. In addition to public schools, there are a lot of good private schools down here.

I really liked my realtor (Christine Khoury), but she focuses mainly on Chapel Hill and Durham. I don't know if she's very familiar with Raleigh. You can contact her, though, and let her know that Mickaella and Joe recommended her. I'm sure if she's not familiar with Raleigh, she'll be able to point you to a good realtor who is. When we were deciding to move out here, we visited and spent an entire day with her looking at neighborhoods. Her website is www.christinekhoury.com

As far as head hunters go . . . I don't know for law. My DH used a head hunter, but he's in IT. The job market down here's pretty good -- especially for IT, but I don't know much about law firms. Sorry!

HTH!
Hey, I didn't know that you ended up using Christine. It was so long ago that I recommended her. She's great to work with isn't she? I hope you had a good experience. She will probably keep in touch with you. Every year she sends out an invitation to go to the Durham Bulls on her. It's fun!:)

MLA

05-02-2006, 12:52 PM

Hey, I didn't know that you ended up using Christine. It was so long ago that I recommended her. She's great to work with isn't she? I hope you had a good experience. She will probably keep in touch with you. Every year she sends out an invitation to go to the Durham Bulls on her. It's fun!:)

Yeah, we did end up using Christine. I thought I told you that . . . She was really great to work with. :)

I really wanted to go the Bulls game this year, but I have to go to a dinner with mucky-mucks from work that night. Maybe next year. :)

MLA

05-02-2006, 12:53 PM

I think your decision could be based on where you end up working as depending on the field, it could be easy or not so easy to find a job. I love living in Durham but don't imagine liking it if I worked in Smithfield, for example!

Yup. I think kam hit the nail on the head. You should probably try to figure out where you're going to work first and then decide where to live.

mb1197

05-02-2006, 01:00 PM

Yeah, we did end up using Christine. I thought I told you that . . . She was really great to work with. :)

I really wanted to go the Bulls game this year, but I have to go to a dinner with mucky-mucks from work that night. Maybe next year. :)
I'm really happy it worked out for you. She's such a great lady. I definitely plan on using her when we are ready to sell.

Jenean

05-02-2006, 01:25 PM

Thanks everyone! Right now we're going to assume we'll be working in or near downtown Raleigh. For me, I figured that's where most of the law firms are. After we meet with some headhunters, we'll know more about that, but for now we just wanted to start looking around to see what we could find in what areas. We'll come back down in a few months to explore some more.

southerner

05-02-2006, 01:28 PM

just scooting this down ;)

Roll Call for GTG on May 20th at 4:00 p.m.

Camdynlyn and DH
Southerner and DH
MLA and DH
TriSigmaNC and DH
shellbell516, DH, Rachel and dog
kam, DH and dogs
Amtaylor, DH and Mackenzie
Jaycee???
mel7dog, DH and Ben????

Food

Pasta Salad- shellbell516
Paper goods (plates, napkins, silverware and cups)- southerner
Sweet tea- Camdynlyn
Hotdog/hamburger buns
Desserts- Camdynlyn
Guacamole/cornchips- MLA
Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, cheese)
Soda/ice

Here's (http://www.constantchatter.com/showpost.php?p=708901&postcount=471) info on the park and a map.

Ladies, feel free to bring something else that's not on this list that you think we need.

TriSigmaNC

05-02-2006, 06:07 PM

We'll have to stick to things like assorted pop and/or assorted chips. Since we're driving so far.

Camdynlyn

05-02-2006, 06:12 PM

Tracie: Pop?? Your in the south! We say soda! ;)

paiger

05-03-2006, 08:07 AM

Tracie: Pop?? Your in the south! We say soda! ;)
Girl ~ speak for yourself, b/c it's all coke to me :p!! I hope y'all have fun! I'm going to be out of town that weekend.

Camdynlyn

05-03-2006, 08:51 AM

Girl ~ speak for yourself, b/c it's all coke to me :p!! I hope y'all have fun! I'm going to be out of town that weekend.

Oh! I say coke for everything-- coke to me is a broad term for soda.

kam

05-03-2006, 03:52 PM

Hey all - I'll bring the soda and ice.

conneals

05-04-2006, 12:51 PM

Hi Ladies!

I was hoping you could help me out. We are vacationing in the Outer Banks this summer and we were wanting to have some professional beach photos done. Does anyone here have any recommendations for OBX photographers? I really appreciate it!

Thanks!

Christine

ManteoChik

05-04-2006, 01:11 PM

TriSigmaNC

05-05-2006, 07:09 AM

Don't pick on me too much, I'm originally a Kansas girl :) My alternate word is coke, but pop is one I just can't grow out of. I Love the funny looks it gets me. Looks like we'll go with chips to avoid controversy.

southerner

05-06-2006, 08:04 AM

Looks like we'll go with chips to avoid controversy.
controversy :confused:

Please bring whatever you want, don't want you to feel obligated to bring something on the list :confused:

Katie1

05-07-2006, 12:58 PM

Hi everyone-
We are going to be in Wilmington next weekend and I'm looking for recommendations on everything- shops, restaurants, things to do and see. I would especially like to go out for some great meals. Anyone have any recommendations? We will be traveling with our 7-month-old, but she is rarely fussy so we won't be too limited- obviously, though, we will have to avoid bars and very fancy restaurants.

We will also be house-hunting while there so if any locals have any tips, those are welcome too- especially new homes communities with models open.

TIA!