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MD Meeting: Where & When?

Laura_MD

Where & when should we meet?  

2 members have voted

  1. 1. Where & when should we meet?

    • Baltimore restaurant on Feb. 18th (Pres. Day)
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    • Baltimore restaurant on Feb. 16th (Sat.)
      2
    • Baltimore non-restaurant facility
      0
    • Washington restaurant on Feb. 18th (Pres. Day)
      1
    • Washington restaurant on Feb. 16th (Sat.)
      0
    • Washington non-restaurant facility
      0

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Laura_MD    5

Laura_MD
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I think we have several people who are would like to get together and I would be happy to make the arrangements and keep everyone posted if that is alright with everyone.

I also have no problem if bandsters from surrounding states want to join us.

Now, lets nail down our preferences with a survey. Any other comments/suggestions are welcome as well.

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*susan*    1,709

*susan*
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Not from the area, but am bumping this for Laura.

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Laura_MD    5

Laura_MD
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Thanks Susan!

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Laura_MD    5

Laura_MD
Posted

I only got 3 responses to the meeting poll. :cursing: Is there anyone else in the Maryland group (or surrounding area) interested in meeting for dinner in Baltimore?

Secondly, my husband has to have some tests done on the 18th in Salisbury so I can not make it over there that day. However, I will be in Baltimore on the 19th & 21st for an upper GI and a fill (hopefully). Is anyone interested in meeting on the 19th or 21st?

Thanks,

Laura

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katschai    0

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Laura - where are you getting your fill on the21st? I am getting a fill on the 21st with Singh at 4p. I could meet after that obviously for coffee or tea. I am not available before since I will be at work.

Kathy

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Laura_MD    5

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I am having my fill at John's Hopkins Bayview (Dr. Kimberly Steele). Where is Dr. Singh?

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katschai    0

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Hi - would like to meet other Marylanders. If someone wants to suggest some meeting options maybe this time it will work.

Kathy

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aloudwhisper    176

aloudwhisper
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Please help!!!

I realize that its been a long time since anyone has talked about meeting in this group. I was banded in Nov. 2009, and I could really use the support.

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New_girl_in_town    7

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I'm a Marylander (Bowie) and would love to meet in Baltimore, Annapolis, or Columbia. Pretty flexible. Having surgery on Jan 14 and very excited/ little nervous.

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aloudwhisper    176

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I no longer live in Maryland. I didn't have a support group while there. What hospital at you going to have your surgery?

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lovinjacobe    11

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I'm a MDer. Charles County. I'd be interested in getting something going.

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Laura_MD    5

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Okay, it has been a while since I was here but for all you Maryland Bandsters, who still wants to get together? I am in Annapolis frequently now (especially during the legislative session Jan-Apr).

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New_girl_in_town    7

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Annapolis works for me.

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sunshine412    33

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Hi ladies, im in Baltimore!

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