Thinking about a Holiday Get Together

Barbara C.
on 11/1/08 10:16 am - Raleigh, NC

Hi All,

Believe it or not, it's getting to be that time of year already. 'Tis the season .... and I'd like to see about doing a holiday get together. Last year we were able to secure a large conference room and do a WLS friendly pot luck and white elephant gift exchange (we kept it to $5.00) and it was a lot of fun. We were pretty new then and a relatively small group, but it was great because we had participation from around the state. It was one of the first times that we actually got to meet many that we'd only 'seen' virtually. I'd like to try to arrange something again this year, for Saturday, December 6th. Time and location still to be announced.

If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Barbara ... aka, Resident Party Planner ;-)

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

new-beginning
on 11/1/08 10:33 am

That is great Barb.  Stan and I are coming up on the 14th and staying at Crabtree so we don't have to get up at the butt crack of dawn for the 11/15 meeting.   Will be nice to get away from home overnight (if i can get my daughter to take care of the dogs).    Can't wait to meet you!!  

Love, Pam

Barbara C.
on 11/1/08 11:02 am - Raleigh, NC

I'm looking forward to meeting you as well.

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

postalchick
on 11/1/08 10:29 pm - Gold Hill,, NC
I will try to come depending on work etc. Sounds fun!
Myrtis
ibeanniebe
on 11/2/08 12:54 am - NM
I know I would enjoy a Christmas get together and will make every effort to be there even if I have to hitch a ride with someone.
Ann and the 'Bean'
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Angela P.
on 11/2/08 8:37 am - Durham, NC
Hi Barb,

Sounds like a GRAND plan!  Count me in!  Oh, and I found the perfect recipe today to make that is low carb and low fat, but sounds BIG on taste!

Can't wait to celebrate the Holidays with such a fine group of friends.  Let me know if I Can help in any way.

~Angela               Patience + Persistence  = POWER!!   
Angelette to MajorMom      Angel to Blue Rose
and MsPPPants

HW/SW/CW/DGW/GW    305/294/145/167/140    -160 pounds total

Barbara C.
on 11/2/08 9:25 am - Raleigh, NC

Thanks Angela ... My thought exactly.

One of the nicest things about this journey has been the cadre of friends we've amassed along the way.

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Band to DS
on 11/2/08 8:52 am, edited 2/2/12 12:22 am
Unfortunately, I had to delete this post due to privacy concerns.

Got a lap band in 2008. Tried hard, but didn't lose much weight & developed swallowing problems. Fought my insurance company for almost a year & finally had a band to DS revision on 5/11/12. Have now lost 125 pounds. Yay!

Barbara C.
on 11/2/08 9:23 am - Raleigh, NC

If it's like last year's event, we'll probably do it during the day ... 10:30 to ... I hope you can stop by.

Barb

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

shaunab68
on 11/2/08 10:08 pm - Black Mountain, NC
That sounds absolutely wonderful...I hope you all have a great time! 

What I am posting to ask though is about January's meet-up.  Could you please tell me the date, time, place so I can start working on tentative plans for our family to head out your way that weekend?  If you also know of the date in February, please let me know that one as well.  We can compare the 2 and see which will work best for us.  Just trying to put together a plan before our daughter's spring HS sports season starts off in full swing and I am not wanting to wait until it is over to meet you all! 
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