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Well this could be a big meeting....we will have to take a head count closer to the day. I have talked to a few people here that might be coming so keep your fingers crossed that they really come. I would love for our group to just keep growing. We have so much fun!!!!

Have I said how much I love this group and our get togethers?

Mandy if you are ever out this way join us....or we would make a special meeting to meet you.

Tonya girl let us know when you are in town we will meet up with you. I actually live in Concord. So it would easy as pie to meet you...well if I am not at work. :(

Jennifer I so hope it will work out for you to be there but totally understand. I hope you start feeling soon...it sounds like you are in just horrible pain. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Donna I hope you can make it!!!!

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I have a sister in Lexington on Highrock lake, how far is that from where you guys meet? I am considering a visit next spring to see her. I would also like to plan that visit around a NASCAR race. I go to the Joliet race here in Chicago and just have a great time. ~Mandy

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I am not sure where that is? Anyone else know?

Jill you crack me up!! DH=damn husband... Who knew! :)

I am there on the 9th woot! I wont have the children. It will just be little ole me. B) Can you handle that Kathy? WIll you miss the girls? :P They love you. I always hear about Kathy, when are we going to see Miss Kathy again? They love you all but for some reason Kathy is special? Why do you think girls? lol They will miss this meeting. They love coming to them. lol

Count me in!

Angie

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I think Lexington is down near Burlington and that area. Maybe like south of Winston-Salem. I think. LOL!

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Can you handle that Kathy? WIll you miss the girls? :cool: They love you. I always hear about Kathy, when are we going to see Miss Kathy again? They love you all but for some reason Kathy is special? Why do you think girls? lol They will miss this meeting. They love coming to them. lol

Awwww, that is so sweet!!!!!!! They are my little girlfriends. Tell them I'll miss seeing them! If I can get Gloria to come, she may need to bring one of her daughters...I'll PM her and see.

I'm looking forward to it!

Oh, and Karen, I just say you on the picture thread, and wow! You look great! Man, that first bit of weight lost makes a big difference in how you look and feel. I'm so proud of you!!! Git 'er doooooone!!!!!

Hey Jamie, are you coming? I enjoyed meeting you at the pool party! come back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hey Girls,

Sorry I have been MIA for so long. I have been crazy busy and running around trying to find a job! We guess what? I did and I will be working at the Starbucks right across the street from Ruby Tuesday we go too. Isnt that great? I started yesterday and they are going to work with my schedule and with my girls. I think it is wonderful. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I have to be at work at 2 on the 9th so I think I should be able to swing it. I will have to come with my uniform on. :) I am training in Balletyne right now so I wont get to stay long? You girls are going to Concord aret you? hmmm.... I need to see if I will have enough time to get to Ballentyne from there? How long do you think it would take?

Angie

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ANGIE-WHERE in Ballanyne are you the new Starbucks by CVS? I'm coming over! HOW cool! I'm only a few minutes away. It takes me about 30 minutes to get to the University area from hom so it will be about the same for you from Starbucks. I really am coming to see you! Ya know Joe is right next to you.

I'm there on the 9th. If we have to make it a little later so Angie doesn't miss out that also works for me. I can't wait to see every one. I know that Loretta, what ever her name is these days on here, will be on a cruise ship.

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That is so cool! I would love to see you! But they wont let me ring up friends or family. You have to get other people to ring you up? Isnt that weird? But I will be there Tuesday. :) Come see me!

Ok, bad news! I cant make it now. My boss called and the class they wanted me in this Saturday was changed for next Saturday. I will get off at 2 in Ballantyne but I am sure you guys cant wait for me. It's ok, there is always next time.

Angie

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I am not sure. I only get a 10 minute break and I work six hours? So not sure when they will let me take it? I work from 8 to 2 on Saturday so come when you can and I may be able to take my break then?

Angie

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