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alatina    1

alatina
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I would love to make friends close to me and maybe meet at least 1 or 2x a month for lunch or dinner.im pretty flexible on days but want someone close by-Im in the Willowbrook mall area and would want to meet in that area.I love Sweet Tomatoes and restaurants in that area.PM me-Id love to get togther within next few days.

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barbara465    2

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I live in the Humble/Atascocita area. Someone had started a group that met in The Woodlands. However, I haven't heard from that group again. I would love to join a local support group. I work so it would have to be early evenings or Saturday.

If you get some more involved count me in. I can come to Willowbrook area. I do so all the time.

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alatina    1

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woohoo-want to meet this saturday for lunch on 1960 in front of the mall at 1?This offer is open to anyone.Any restaurant in particular?

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barbara465    2

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I think I need another week. I just had surgery on Tuesday and want to get myself going so I can return to work. The following Saturday will work for me. That would also put me of liquids and on to mushies. Pick a restaurant and let me know.

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alatina    1

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ok here it is...Panera bread on 1960 between 290 and Jones-its in the parking lot of the Krogers/Petsmart.It is a delicious place with Soup and sandwiches.Saturday the 24th at 12:30.

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Melissa Lea    1

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Hi Barbara --

The Woodlands (North Houston Group Still meets). In fact we are meeting tonight at Jason's Deli. I post the info on the yahoo forum (Houston Area Bandsters). I can start posting here as well?? We typcially meet every other week on a Thursday evening.

Melissa Lea

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Dena    2

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I live in Dayton and work in Baytown.......would love to meet up with some of ya'll soon, but will have to skip the 24th (I'm leaving the 18th and wont be back til the 24th.......look out frio here I come). Keep me posted on the next gathering!

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barbara465    2

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Panera's sounds like fun. I'll be there .

Melissa: thanks for the info about North bandster meeting. I'll try to make it in 2 weeks. Let me know what resturant.

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alatina    1

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ok I got an email suggesting maybe not Paneras but honestly I think it is the best place with more band friendly options-not just food-it has the ability to allow us to sit togther indoors or out and not smack dab in the middle of large groups and be able to talk without being nose to nose with non band people-most other restaurants that come to mind dont have that ability but I am completely open to another restaurant in that area if anyone thinks of one that is accomadating

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xelapaul    0

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Hi Barbara --

The Woodlands (North Houston Group Still meets). In fact we are meeting tonight at Jason's Deli. I post the info on the yahoo forum (Houston Area Bandsters). I can start posting here as well?? We typcially meet every other week on a Thursday evening.

Melissa Lea

Please Do!!!

I always have time to check the forum:) but sometimes to check everything else. It would greate if you could

Xelapaul

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barbara465    2

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Me too. I am looking forward to putting faces to all the names. I guess for now we look for the "fat" people? Just think, we won't be able to say that soon. :eek:

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