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[rainplace]

Ummm... I dunno what to say.

Kiddos, love them and will bringing my 11 year old. Someone I can't remember who was talking about breaking all the internet rules. Indeed, grown ups often do things we tell our young ones not to do. It's because they aren't capable yet of seeing everything involved in making certain decisions. For example, talking to strangers. But overtime we show them how to talk with strangers. I think this is the same sort of thing. I don't have many, but we do have some board games around here that I can bring to help some of the kids break the ice with each other.

Nyrial, I'm mentally ill also! I think we'll get along fabulously. And since I have Weavegarden staying at my house, I'll be sure to actually make it

It looks like there's going to be a lot of people coming. And whenever there are a lot of people, there are a lot of ideas, a lot of "ways to do things," a lot of personalities, and a lot of bumping heads until people figure everyone else out. Meeting people through typing has it pros and cons. It's good because we can often think more thoroughly before saying something, but at the same time we miss a lot of nuances that can only come across by looking people in the face. Once we get through the planning phase, we can get to the "I can't wait" phase!

Kim, when you go to check the place out, can you take pictures while you're there?

I like the idea of name tags with screen name (of you or your connection) and real name.

Hah! Looks like I ended up with plenty to say.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

I know this is getting way ahead of things but maybe as we get closer it can be brought up again. I would like to suggest that if people bring a dish that is "diabetic friendly" they label it as such. This is kind of a tender spot with me due to DW being diabetic.


Kim you are doing a great job with this. Thank you for your time and efforts.
Rob

 

[Imp]

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I'll bring diabetic friendly food.

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The spandex didn't start off shiny, but now I can blind across a room.

Russ- Can you tell I got plenty of sleep last night?

 

[weaveagarden]

Thanks for the dusting over Donna. Unfortunately, I like others TWI - In this case I mean Type while INSPIRED. Sometimes I wish I had a buffer button, like the spell check. It could check for all of the potentially misunderstood or too forcefully said items. And my brain is so much faster than my hands. A lot gets not said between the lines. Then I spend hours worrying about what I typed and trying to explain how I really meant that.
I was sitting here stewing in my own angst,., thinking I really should have just sat back and let everyone else make all of the points my head thought of. Well hopefully I am still welcome at the party. I am really looking forward to it and also to my stay with you and your family and flock of ducks.

I should bring diabetic food. But I am afraid my love of all things gooey may make me go in another direction. You other diabetics will know what I mean when I say Thank goodness for humalog.

 

[justbugged]

I am sorry for the offense that some have taken about my post about children attending the first get-together. The P.S. at the bottom did state that I do not problems with children being at the party. I was speaking from the point of caution and liability. I like kids and have no problem with them attending. It is each parent’s responsibility to care for their children as they see fit. Including letting them run around, and not even trying to supervise them if they want.

As for the issue of metal health in that same post. I have at times had ones suggest that my mental health leaves something to desired. I also have enough of a background in the field that I have met people that are depressed and even bi-polar, and that I really like them. On the other hand I have met a few Schizophrenics, that have not taken all of their medications, that have downright SCARED the living YIKES! out of me. Until you visit someone that has been repeatedly involuntarily committed to Western State Hospital, you might not get my point.

I have met a lot of people over the years, and rarely does anyone stand out as to having really scared me.

Great job Kim; on making the really hard decisions about the party. From what I have read in the posts I think that most people will be comfortable with the parameters of the party now.

I really appreciate ironimagery's translation of what I was trying to say. But I keep getting the feeling that I will just keep making people feel angry and defensive. That has never been my intention!. I have loved meeting a few of the members in person, and I will cherish them as new friends. I know that it's has been my experience over and over again that I really should keep more to myself, and be a lot more quite, than is my nature to do so. I think that unless there is a good reason to change my mind. I will step away, and let everyone else enjoy the party without any more observations on my part. Have Fun All! It's been fun meeting you all here on-line. Christina

P.S. Sad to say I wrote the last couple of posts stone cold sober. Does this mean I should just drink more?

 

[weaveagarden]

Please, please do not disappear. I haven't met you yet! I know that I was in tears earlier today because I didn't think anybody was understanding what I was saying. I too thought of just disappearing into the nether regions online somewhere. I am a bit better now. I would really be sad if you didn't come to this party. I think everyone is just scooching about trying to get comfortable with each other. That is what the party is for, so we can meet face to face and have an easier time knowing what each of us is saying when we converse online.

Please justbugged, I was looking forward to checking you out to find out if your really are bugged. Personally, I am pretty sure that any buggs have dropped off of me by now. Too boring these days, I guess.

Nothing to listen to around me exept the cackles and bock bock begotts.

 

[rainplace]

Anyone here take in senior dogs?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/for/1477828837.html

 

[Greg Richardson]

For those that don't know the hall you may get has had Bluegrass Jams there I think it's on the 3rd Saturday of every month for years now. Have a friend that plays and have been there a few times to hear him play.

Just going to throw this out there............
It does have a stage and if there is enough of you that play instruments maybe you would have fun getting together and playing near the end. The place is big enough that if you were playing on the stage people still could visit just fine all over the place. The place is quite big with one section that has tables to eat that sit quite a few people. Plenty of parking there

 

[DuckLady]

Wow! You all have really gotten some organizing going!

Why doesn't someone start a thread to discuss in the ChickenStock forum!

This is great idea!

If I didn't think it would be 10 feet of snow here I would offer my home. But I am no way central and it is cold here in Feb.

 

[Hippie Chickie]

With regards to labeling diabetic friendly food. I go to a monthly potluck and the rule is to have a sheet of paper with the ingredient list posted by your dish. That way people with food allergies or constraints know what is in the food. Diabetic, celiac, vegetarian, etc... I am glad that the final vote was for allowing kiddos. At least one of my girls wants to come. I can't wait for Feb. I know this question was posted earlier but not answered. Is there a suggested donation price range?