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Marie, it was great meeting you. I'm sorry your appointment didn't go well...the bright side is that you will come out here again soon. When that happens, we'll set up a Red Robin night just for you.

Thanks! You are so awesome!

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So I got my port revision scheduled for the 17th of June. I am driving out with my Mom and two sisters (DH is staying to work with the boys we nanny or he'd be there). I am looking forward to the beautiful drive through the mountains! Is there any chance that you ladies might want to have a Red Robin night on the 16th? It's a Wednesday, so I totally understand if you can't make it mid-week. We are going to drive back the 18th, so I can make it back for a surprise bday party I planned for my best friend. Crazy, I know. But DH tells me I'm crazy, so I might as well go with it! :rolleyes::rolleyes:

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Is there any chance that you ladies might want to have a Red Robin night on the 16th? :biggrin::wink2:

The 16th works perfectly for me. I leave town again on the 17th.

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So I got my port revision scheduled for the 17th of June. I am driving out with my Mom and two sisters (DH is staying to work with the boys we nanny or he'd be there). I am looking forward to the beautiful drive through the mountains! Is there any chance that you ladies might want to have a Red Robin night on the 16th? It's a Wednesday, so I totally understand if you can't make it mid-week. We are going to drive back the 18th, so I can make it back for a surprise bday party I planned for my best friend. Crazy, I know. But DH tells me I'm crazy, so I might as well go with it! :thumbup::(

The 16th will work for me too!!! I can't wait to see you!

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YAY! I am so excited to get to see you both again! I was wondering where the Red Robin you guys usually meet at is? I will be alone at my preop and until about midnight which is when my mom will get there, so she can take me to surgery the next day. I am going to be staying at the sleep Inn on Arapahoe and the freeway. I can book it for about $50 a night. I am taking a shuttle from the airport to the Dr but if I could get a ride from there to RR it would be much appreciated!!

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YAY! I am so excited to get to see you both again! I was wondering where the Red Robin you guys usually meet at is? I will be alone at my preop and until about midnight which is when my mom will get there, so she can take me to surgery the next day. I am going to be staying at the sleep Inn on Arapahoe and the freeway. I can book it for about $50 a night. I am taking a shuttle from the airport to the Dr but if I could get a ride from there to RR it would be much appreciated!!

The Red Robin is at Arapahoe and I-25. I would love to give you a ride. What time is your appt with Dr K? I working the night before but if it's later in the day I could take you.

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The Red Robin is at Arapahoe and I-25. I would love to give you a ride. What time is your appt with Dr K? I working the night before but if it's later in the day I could take you.

My appointment is at 3:30, but Natalie said it might be later, because Dr K has surgery that day. So just having to kinda play that one by ear. Not sure when I will fly in yet, but I can hang out at the Dr's office bldg for a while if I need to. I will bring movies to watch on my laptop or something.

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My appointment is at 3:30, but Natalie said it might be later, because Dr K has surgery that day. So just having to kinda play that one by ear. Not sure when I will fly in yet, but I can hang out at the Dr's office bldg for a while if I need to. I will bring movies to watch on my laptop or something.

do you still have my cell number? You could call me after your appt is over and I could pick you up at Dr K's and take you to the hotel to rest a bit before dinner! Or take you to the Walgreens for your Rx if you needed them. I have no problem doing whatever you needed.

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do you still have my cell number? You could call me after your appt is over and I could pick you up at Dr K's and take you to the hotel to rest a bit before dinner! Or take you to the Walgreens for your Rx if you needed them. I have no problem doing whatever you needed.

Thank you so much! You are wonderful! I do still have your number, had to go to my PM inbox, as I left my phone in a pair of pant and washed them, so lost all my contacts. You are so sweet! I really appreciate it!

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Red Robin Gathering

June 16th @ 7pm!

Red Robin @ Arapahoe and I-25.

Join us! Lotzasunshine will be in town! :frown:

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Thank you so much! You are wonderful! I do still have your number, had to go to my PM inbox, as I left my phone in a pair of pant and washed them, so lost all my contacts. You are so sweet! I really appreciate it!

Just call me when you know what time you'll need me to pick you up! I'm looking forward to seeing you again!

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Bummer!!!! In NJ now. Will be travelling to MI this day. Hope you girls have a great time :(

Red Robin Gathering

June 16th @ 7pm!

Red Robin @ Arapahoe and I-25.

Join us! Lotzasunshine will be in town! :(

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I'm working that night, darn. Have fun and post a photo so I can see all you skinny girls! :(

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I'm working that night, darn. Have fun and post a photo so I can see all you skinny girls! :thumbup:
Bummer!!!! In NJ now. Will be travelling to MI this day. Hope you girls have a great time :unsure:

I'm sad Girls! You Guys are the backbone of our group!!! I hope others come!!! We will miss you!

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I'm sad Girls! You Guys are the backbone of our group!!! I hope others come!!! We will miss you!

I would like to be the pinky toe of the group. I will be there and I'm bringing Ruth, my boss. She was banded two weeks ago by Dr. K.

By the way, check out my ticker...onederland!!!!!!! :)

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