I know there is going to be a Bandster Bash in Las Vegas later this year, and I would dearly love to go but tragically it would cost me close to $1000 to get there, not including hotel/car rental! There are tons of cheap flights from Dublin to New York or Boston or anywhere on the east coast and I'm wondering if there's anyone who'd like to meet me there!!??!! I am prepared to go 5,000 miles to meet bandedkind!!! Anyone interested??? I don't mind when - preferably September or even the summer....!

Bright, I would fly to meet you too. Let's plan something.

IF I had to choose between this one or Vegas I think it would be this one! I love the East Coast!

I'm in Virginia, that's about as east as ya get, I'm ready.

I'm on the east coast too! So, I'd be game.

Oooohh, East Coast here! North Carolina has an Atlantic coastline! The DC area would be a better drive for me, if it's easy for everyone else. Much further North and I get in another time zone or something, the Mason Dixon line gets too far away! Just kidding...I love the Northeast, but with 2 young ones at home...well, the quicker the trip the better for me. I'll do the best I can with whatever plans get made, so throw the ideas in the pot everyone!

Oh, as long as it's weekend, time doesn't matter as much, but fall is better. Oh no, I'm supposed to go get a job this fall to pay for this Lap Band...maybe I can put that off till Spring? (won't hurt my feelings a bit! hehe)

Please keep in mind the Michigan Bandstock Bash on June 25 2005 in Sterling Heights Michigan. www.bandstock.net is our web page.

But if another one is formed on the coast keep me in mind.

North Carolina's great for me too. I have resources for lots of realtors with huge cottages available in the Outer Banks, which includes Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, right on the Atlantic Ocean.

Spring or Summer, whenever!

I just edited,(added spring or summer) oooooh, tongue in cheek, lol, hugs, funny, glad I could, yippee cause I could and I did.

Sorry guys, I couldn't resist.

Bright I would love to fly to New York , it is my favorite place to go and visit. I know that city fairly good.NYC is a blast, so much to do and so much to see and such great food I used to go there every 3 months for a little getaway. If you plan something let me know, I have lots of frequent flyer miles to use up !

I am going to the Vegas Bash for sure in Sept but if we planned it late Sept then I would rush off to the East coast as well.

Bright any ideas or suggestions? I think we should look at something closer to the Northeast actually but that is just my opinion. Not sure how comfortable Bright is travelling down the coast to North Carolina or Virginia or even DC from New York.

Now this is something I could get behind. New York is my hometown and I could definitely help set something up. Actually, New Jersey would probably be even better--something with a free shuttle service from Newark Airport.

Sign me up! I'd even make a few phone calls. My area has loads of hotels springing up for corporate business and I know they're desperate for business. Anyone averse to a short bus ride from the airport? And we're an easy ride from the city so all of its attractions are right nearby.

Ewwwww how about Atlantic City, I need some more Harrah's credits.

Let me know where and when.

I'm not available the last week of August through Labor Day, but later in September would be perfect. That's the best time of year in NYC, as far as I'm concerned.

Throwing this date out and you guys see if it is doable then we can decide what to do.

September 23 Friday

September 24 Saturday

September 25 Sunday

Any of those dates work for you guys?