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Any other banders in 20's-30's in Az

flirtyangel

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flirtyangel    1

flirtyangel
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So does anyone every get together here? Have a support groups or just do gatherings to get out and have fun? I am 26 and I am in Mesa, Az. I looking for people that are in similar situation as I am. I have been going through some major changesin my life in the last month. Need exposure to new people.

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Phoenix    2

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I'll be 42 in two weeks...that makes me 21--again.

Much success finding others to hang out with. A positive group of people will do you a lot of good!

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flirtyangel    1

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I'll be 42 in two weeks...that makes me 21--again.

Much success finding others to hang out with. A positive group of people will do you a lot of good!

Well you will definately need to go out for your power hours lol.

Ima Sundevil

I will definately let you know if I hear anything

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Imonmyway7368    0

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Hi there. My name is Rachel and I'm 23 I live in Queen Creek AZ and was banded on November 5, 2007. I always like meeting new people and having someone to talk to who knows what I'm going through is even better!

Later!:redface:

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JennyLynn    0

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Hi all: I live in Glendale....I was banded April 2008..... I would like to meet some people in this area.... would be nice to socialize with others that have the band and know what I am going thru :party:

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rockout    1

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Hey JennyLynn, I live in Glendale, I'm not banded yet (just getting the process started). But when/if I get banded I'll actually be going with Dr. Blackstone (who will be doing my mom's gastric later this month!), whom I see you went with. So, yay!

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newlife    0

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Hi, JennyLynn,

I live in Glendale and also have Dr. Blackstone. Ot would be nice to get Glendale bandsters together once in awhile. The support group in Scottsdale just does not fit in my schedule. I would love to get together and complain or Celebrate the good things.

Karen

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JennyLynn    0

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I agree. We should set something up in the Phoenix, Glendale area. I would love to meet some new people with the band! Please let me know if you guys are interested and I will try and come up with something.... we could have our own little support group maybe once a month? What do you guys say?

:scared2:

Jen

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StephOinAZ    0

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Hi! Looks like I'm a little late posting :thumbup: But I'm 23, I live way down in Coolidge, but I would still love to meet new friends! I'm not banded yet, still working on it. :cool2:

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cmcallister2    0

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I am also in Glendale and would love to get together with other bandsters. I'm a little late in posting so if you haven't already done something please let me know....I'd like to be involved when you do!!!!!

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