Hi Vi's~~

I will begin working on our 1-year Bandiversary Blow-Out today. We've decided on gathering at a cabin/house on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland from a Friday - Monday in April.

Step 1 = Who is coming?

Once I have an initial interest number, then I can check for a house to hold us all. They have houses that sleep up to 25 or so (w/indoor pools & other fun amenities!).

So simply post your name & in a day or so I'll tally them up & begin the house hunt, which will then result in our dates & specific location & cost per person.

I'll start!: MICHELLE! = 1

I still love ya!

Not to worry Laura.. we'll have you seeing the light once we get you in a cabin in the woods in Maryland.. hehehe

Pamela.. try not to hold in your feelings so much, k dear?? :biggrin1:

Would be nice to have a roadie in the car with me if I decide to drive!

Isn't someone in Florida? (EDITED REALLY QUICKLY BEFORE SOMEONE NOTICED MY IDIOCY?!)

That'd be me...I'm in Jacksonville FL (northeast corner). Where bouts are you again?

I'm still trying to figure out money and whatnot, but I think DH is ok with it....we're not used to being apart (seriously...almost every minute not at work is spent together, or at least at the same physical location, so this will be a new one if i get to go...LOL)

You name it, they have it, altho April is a bit "early" in the season... the region is more a winter (skiing) & summer (boating, Water sports) area.

Off the top of my head, they have... boating, white water rafting, horseback riding, antiquing, a spa, biking, hiking, nature trails & waterfalls, historic areas... altho last week we mostly just hung out around the cabin enjoying the fireplace & hot tub, w/a few nature walks in the gorgeous woods & along the lake each day!

If you'd like to see some photos from last week, go to: Photoblog & Muses - David S. Raimist

It's my dh's photo blog.

WOW, Michelle!! Your husband takes WONDERFUL photos!! Is he a professional?? I love the skateboarder in New Orleans (I dug a little deeper in the blog)....and so many others. I'm envious of his talent!

Michelle

can you post the link to the place for me?

Terri & Haydee....we gonna get the same flight? I sure hope so and I am NOT sitting in the middle :mad:

I don't mind sitting in the middle, that just means that I have two people I can nap on!! And I drool when I nap.... ;p

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No, he's not a professional, but a paid hobbiest. He has had several exhibits + sells his work at a few places. He enjoys it but fears it becoming a "job". We joke that he was a hidden artist beneath his computer nerd exterior! :mad:

I agree...absolutely gorgeous pics!!

Weather charts for Deep Creek Lake, MD.

I found this.....hope the link works....

Panda- I'm NE Alabama (Huntsville). It takes me 6 hours about to get to Panama City Florida, it's a straight shot down 65, if that helps at all as to where I'm located.

Those are great pics! I'm in for antiquing, drinking, chatting, uhm.. I like nature walks too as long as it's nothing steep.. I have a bad central balance and I fall quite easily. I loved horseback riding, then in high school my friends pointed out the 'poor horse' in a picture of me riding.. and I've never gotten back on one since! Hopefully by April I'll weigh a decent enough weight to be on a horse! Ohhh and SPA! I'm all about spas.

I love hiking and taking pictures and shopping and sitting on my butt drinking wine and talking and laughing. I don't have any fears about lacking things to do!! We'll have a ball no matter what!

I have been busy the past few days and just now am catching up, are these sep. bedrooms?

Jane

I agree---give me my friends---I can yak for hours!!! I also like the nature walks, not sure it will be the best time of year for scenic attraction---although spring might be trying to pop through----I won't hold my breath!!!

The horseback riding is not a biggie to me, it is available to me all the time!!! Wonder if they rent scooters anywhere or even bikes....could be fun. With the temps Tracy found, count me out for any rafting!!! If it is only 35 at night, that Water is going to be icy!

Don't think we will have trouble filling our time.

The main issue with spouses is the sleeping space, the way I see it. I realize they could find things to do...but it would change the dynamics of the sleeping arrangements. But I don't have issue with it---if someones spouse wants to come--let them, mine will demure I am sure----unless I let him ride---and I am NOT riding the bike that far! LOL

Kat