Illinois Get together 2003

[Mommyof3]

I would love to come. I looked at the hotel site and thought hey its 2 miles from an Amtrak station that would be a good idea to take the train, but May 3rd is not a good day. My daughter starts T ball and guess whos coaching?? Yep yours truly MOM! Plus I dont want to leave My hubby alone it will be the one yr anniversary for his dads death and I think he is going to have a hard time with it.

Have fun!

Amy

[losealot]

Keew if you will come I WILL DO THE DUCK RACE!!! Are you serious about coming????? It would be awesome to have you there all the way from Mass. I'd even knock a few kids outta the way at the duck race!! hehe...they'd probably throw me in with the ducks!!

[Keew]

Wait, your willing to duck race, toss aside a few brats and then get thrown out?

SIGN ME UP!! LOL

[stellar]

LOL KEEW! Stop being a tease!

If you'll come I'll jump in the river and throw out everyones ducks so yours will win, LOL

Losealot- did you get my email? AND HOW are ya?

[losealot]

Stellar, I'm doing great!! REally busy right now with spring cleaning, aerobics, easter shopping, and egg hunts. Haven't hardly had a chance to get on except for a few minutes earlier today.

Gotta tell you guys - too funny - My aunt and a good friend of mine both said that "you are going to meet up with a bunch of women that you do not know and share a room with them?!!" "what if for some reason you are being lured there and this isn't some get together but something else"
IS THAT NOT TOO FUNNY!! Do any of you guys get that from anyone in "real world"?? At least my husband doesn't think that! We'll have to turn down the lights, light a bunch of candles and sit in a circle and take some pictures!!! What would they think of our duck race??? hehe I don't care what anyone says, i'll be there!!! it'll be here before we know it. stellar, i'll try to email you back tommorow night!! I have the pictures scanned and on disk but for some reason cannot upload them. Where else can i have pics online at besides msn photos and yahoo photos? anyways, off to bed, gotta get up at 7:30 in am and it's almost 1:00! yikes!! Goodnight fellow cult members (JUST KIDDING!!!)

[stellar]

Thats hilarious, My husband asked one night if I was sure these were women I was meeting up with, LOL Its not like we're meeting out in the woods or a corn field somewhere. It is public! LOL

So what am I in charge of bringing? The sacrificial Goat, ouji board, cauldron and what else? I can't remember.

Thats just too funny!

[missus]

Hi All. Stellar, will be down your way this weekend (Easter with relatives in Ft Wayne, Ind). Did I see correctly, Keew is coming all the way from New York? Great. I'll be making reservations for me and daughter. See you soon. Missus

BE BLESSED

[lassie]

Hi ladies, it`s a busy time of year and sorry not been around much. I am still looking forward to the get together and sure I know where the motel is. Oh lord!! a bathing suit, well this will be a tough one , but I am sure with us all together we will all manage I feel we can all do it together!! I am looking forward to meeting you all, this will be fun. Oh yeah, just so all know I am 45, mother of twins a boy and girl , they are 28, and a girl who is 25. 3 grandbabies and I adore all of them. I like to think of myself as a young grandma!! Looking forward to meeting you all, see you all soon!!

[stellar]

Awesome! I guess we'll get a final role call after Easter. So far the FOR sures are Myself, Losealot, Lassie, Missus and her daughter and I think I'm forgetting someone. This will be FUN!!!! Woo-Hoo!

I NEED this get together, you ladies are all moms and you know what I mean I'm sure. Sometimes you just need a break

[lassie]

Come on girls ,, anyone else want to come,,,ONE COME ALL,, well if this is it ,,, I guess we can all share one room.. If anyone else want`s to join, that will be great,,, But for all mommy`s that need a good ole get away,,, come on join us!! Let loose ,, you will be taken care of...,,Fill the bottles and leave the breast pumps at home,,, it will be OK~~ Looking forward to a good time!!! Lord knows,,my breast pump has been empty for awhile!!

[losealot]

Hey girls!! How was your Easter? Great here. Weather wasn't very good but other than that, good! Let's find some things out about each other. I'll go first:

I recently dyed my hair by myself when i normally go to salon. I did it on a whim and it turned out orange and white!!! I went to store at 4:30 in the morning when hubby got home to buy more color!! I have since fixed it but needs colored again.

My life centers around my family. I have two little girls, Jenna 3 1/2 and Grace, 2!!

I started aerobics almost 2 months ago and I absolutely love it!! I would go even if i wasn't trying to lose weight. It's great.

I would like to run a marathon one of these days!!

I have never been to Disney World and i cannot wait till girls are old enough to go!!!

My husband works evenings/nights and I get very lonely in evening so spend alot of time on computer once girls are in bed.

My best feature on my body is probably my butt. My worst is my belly!! my little girl calls it belly jelly!!! whaaaaaaaaaa

I can't wait to meet everyone and hope there's lots more activity on this post!!

OKAY, now your turn

[stellar]

Good Idea Losealot.

I'm 28, married with 3 kids. Nate is 9, Ashlyn is 5 and Jr is 2.
Hubby works the usual 7-5 gig. Hes a network engineer for the state government. He also plays guitar in a band.
I do the usual stuff, take care of the house and errends.
Right now we're househunting for a larger family home. We're not in a rush but this place is getting pretty cramped, so hopefully by the end of Fall we'll have a new home.

Hmm, the best part of my body. Thats a tough one. I like my stomac, I lose weight there first and have good curves but since the C-section the lower half of it is (extra skin)

I think I like my hair. I know I should cut it but I feel too attached to it. I usually get about 8-10 inches taken off a year. I like to do something different once in a while with it. over the winter I colored it back to my natural color (dark brown with reddish tones) It was lightened several shades over the years and I was sick of touching it up. I think I'm getting the urge to put some highlights in it.

Easter was fun! The kids had a blast.

I'm looking forward to the 3rd, I think we're really going to have fun and feel good getting a break from the norm.

[missus]

Hi Stellar and all!! Wanted to know if there's any shopping malls near the hotel? What else is happening on the get-together? Missus

BE BLESSED

[missus]

Ok Illinois folks. Nobody posted yesterday (except me). Get your butts up in here. Missus

BE BLESSED

[stellar]

My Butts here! Missus I think there is a mall and such near by or just a short drive away. Theres also an outlet mall but its about 15 miles I think. I bet theres some good bargains there.

So far... we don't really have a plan. The hotel has so many things to offer that we figure we'll just wing it and hangout. If you have any suggestions feel free to share.

I think we should meet up around lunch or so at the hotel. My cell phone is broken but I'm taking it to get it fixed or a new one this weekend. I'll give everyone my number once I get that sorted out and that way no one will get lost.

I'll check back to see whats up later

Be Blessed

[losealot]

Missus - yes, there is a mall in champaign. It's a pretty nice mall - alot of stores. The outlet mall stellar was talking about is awesome. I've only been there once but would love to go back!!!

Are you flying in missus? Is it just us 3? where's everyone else?????

[missus]

Hi Losealot. I think everyone else did fly away.(smile! . Looking forward to it girlie. Have a great day. Missus

BE BLESSED

[stellar]

I'm pretty sure Lassie is coming, isn't she? I'll PM her tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it, we'll have fun no matter what!!!

[lassie]

Hey guys, sorry I haven`t been around much, BOY this time of year is a killer for me, everyone want`s something for their landscaping!! Anywho, yep I do still plan on comeing. I will be checking in this week to get your cell # Rae, and to find out when everyone is meeting. The only part that scares me is the bathing suit wearing , May have to have a drink or 2 to get motivated for that,,,but I will! So see ya soon , and I will check in this week, I will make time! I have not even talked to Hearland since we got together, boy I bet she thinks alot of me!! But I will do that also this week, and she if she can come. Take care, and see ya soon.. I am bringing my camera, but I promise no bathing suit shots!!

[losealot]

One of my good friends had very high recomendations for the hotel we are staying at. She said it is VERY nice. I myself am bringing a bathing suit although i am very self conscious because of my jelly belly but hey if yall don't care I don't care!! I am really excited. Lassie and missus i wanna hear a little about you guys. Missus how old is your daughter that is coming? Bring more bring more!!! The more the merrier!!! Let's set a time to meet there and how about we make up nametags or something so we can spot each other. Stellar, you think we should post once more in main forum for other people who have forgotten or want to come? Well, heading to bed early this evening! Good night!!

Oh yeah, i will bring my digital camera so we can take pics to post online sunday!!

[stellar]

I'm bringing my digital and regular camera too.
I think we should do one last shout on the main page.
I tried to get my cell phone fixed and the sprint store relocated ???? SO I am calling them tomorrow to find the new location and see if theres some sort of warrentee for my broken phone etc... etc... I'll get it sorted out soon. I hate paying my bill every month when the phone doesn't even work, How dumb is that?

Bathing suits I don't own one. I haven't owned one for many years. I tried a few on at JC penny and freaked out, didn't buy one and left.
I'll pick up a one piece but I'm wearing shorts over it. I haven't even wore shorts in over 3 years. I had a car accident almost 2 1/2 years ago and have scars that I hide from the world. They've faded well though but I'm still uncomfortable about them. I basically had glass fragments imbedded all over my lower body. oh well, its no big deal, maybe its time I got over it.

I'm REALLY EXCITED! Me? Get away? WOW! I haven't had an excuse to be away from my kids overnight since my 1 night honeymoon! yes we had kids before we got married.

I can't wait! I'll be back tomorrow to blab more

[losealot]

Stellar, girl you are so pretty so don't you even worry!! go out and buy yourself a bathing suit. If you are self conscious wear a tshirt or shorts but hey once your in water whether hot tub or pool nobody can see. they make the swimsuits with shorts attached at penneys and they are so cute. i think they are very stylish. I seen them in the big catalog they put out. I will have my cell phone if you need to call me. 1-812-890-2720. I can't wait to meet you all!!! I'm getting really excited!!

[ April 28, 2003, 12:37 AM: Message edited by: losealot ]

[stellar]

AWWWW Losealot, Thanx! I'll pick one up but wear shorts with it. My thunderthighs are out of control, LOL!

What do you do about the upper body? I put on a swimsuit and my boobs popped out under my arm pits

I carry all my weight in my limbs (thighs and upper arms). I feel like swimsuits just exaggerate that.

I'm excited anyway and ready for an adventure away from home.

[stellar]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssss Uppppppp!

OMG, we made an offer on a house tonight!!! I need this get away bad! I need some time to relax!

I can't wait!!! Cell phone still not on, been to busy but tomorrow's a new day. I've just been crazy busy!

[lassie]

Hey guys, just wondering if there is a need for dress clothes? I really do not like to dress up, so didn`t plan on bringing any. I like jean shorts and tee-shirts. Just curious, so I will know what to bring, so girls, give me some feed back please........Looking forward to this,, I am bringing a bottle of rum, hope no one cares!!!

[stellar]

Lassie, no you aren't! RUM??? LOL Can I have some? I'm a careful drinker so NO WORRIES. I only drink socially and never get out of hand. Should I bring anything? Wine? Beer?

I'm watching the Champaign local news right now. Baskin robins was passing out free icecream today! After the comercial they're going to give a local weekend weather report.

Dress clothes? My closet consists mostly of worn out mom clothes, casual decent clothes and 'nice' clothes but not dress clothes so don't worry about it. Come as YOU, as you are!

Who wants to meet me in the Holidome lobby or bar and at what time? I'd like to get there around lunch, like noonish, maybe earlier if anyones game.

My cell phone was caput, my service was still on and I was paying for it but my phone itself was broken. I bought a new one and activated it today. I'll PM each of you my Cell number.

I'm Excited!

[stellar]

Just had to add- sunny skies on saturday, partially sunny Sunday with light showers in the late evening. Looks like a good weekend!

[losealot]

Stellar and everyone else - Yes, I will meet you for lunch. How about between 11:00 and 12:00. I will leave at 9:00 and it is a 2 hour drive so I should be there at 11:00 or a little after. How about let's meet in holidome bar or whatever it is so we can sit down and have a soda (or whatever!! while we wait for everyone. Then we can check in together. I am not bringing dress clothes. Probably capri's, nice shirt, and jean shorts. Nothing fancy at all. I can't wait to meet you all. I am soooooooo excited!!!

[stellar]

Sounds like a plan!!! I'll be there between 11&12. I'll post friday night what I'm wearing (colorwise) so I can be recognized. Please dothe same everyone if you can, I am terrible at remembering faces.

YIPPEEE a get away!

[PrettySedity]

is anyone from Chicago? I'm new so i won't be attending this event. but i say the next one should be in the city..Chicago

plus i need a Chicago buddy anyway!!!

[lassie]

Hey girls, is everyone excited?? And person from chicago who is new, we don`t care if you are new , you are still welcomed,,,so,,come on!! I wrote down your cell# Rae, so if I get lost or something, this is my cell 217-653-7183, in case I am not there by 11:30, call me cause I am lost lol!! I will be wearing a tee-shirt and cut off jean shorts. I will meet you all in the bar by 11:30, I will just walk in and say ANYONE WAITING FOR LASSIE?? Looking forward to meeting you all,,,and yes I am bringin RUM cause it`s cheaper to drink in room than at bar. Actually I think I will bring a cooler with coke and beer, if anyone else want`s something diffrent, bring it on!! See you guys soon, I don`t get out much so look out girls, grandma is ready for a good time!

[stellar]

Hey There Lassie! It was good talking with you. I'll write your cell down and all. Anyone want me to bring anything?

I'm excited! This will be FUN! I could tell by talking to lassie on the phone that shes going to be a lot of FUN!

Can't wait to meet you all

[losealot]

Stellar and anyone who read my post - i deleted it because i sat my hubby down and we had long talk. He apologized and said he wanted me to go and i told him too late i already told you all i couldn't go and he said "so what, they'll understand, get on there and tell them you'll be there!" I think he cooled off and had time to think. I really do need this time away. I WILL BE THERE!!!! Rachel, thanks for caring enough to not just say, ok fine. I can't wait till tommorow. I will meet you all at the bar with a tag that says "losealot, Darla" I don't know what i'm wearing yet will post later tonight. I have short reddish blonde hair. Write my cell down - 812-890-2204. i'll write yours and lassie's down also. See you tommorow!

[ May 02, 2003, 01:51 PM: Message edited by: losealot ]

[stellar]

What the h*ll? Come on now Darla! Couples fight. He'll cool off, right? This is important. Can you compromise and tell him you'll stay home a few weekends after? We've been planning this for SO long. I thought for sure you'd be there.
I hope you can still make it

More importantly I hope you straighten things out on the homefront.

[lassie]

Glad you all kissed and made up Losealot, I would hate for you to miss out on a get away. You had Rae and I worried!! One thing I forgot to mention is I smoke, I don`t know if ya are going to kick me in the closet or just tell me to get a smoking room?? Thought I would tell you all I forgot before. I will not have a name tag, but I will wear a white baseball cap, I will be the one with the long pony tail sticking out of it should be easy to spot. If ya think of anything else ya want me to bring, post it, see ya tommorrow. All be careful driving!!