November CT Get together!!!!

Hi, Lisa! Please ignore my previous reply to you -- obviously I hadn't seen this post yet. Either location works for me, but Orange is a bit closer, so if I had to choose one it would be Orange. Nov. 20th at 5 p.m. sounds good since we'll be leaving on vacation the next morning. Let me know if you need any help, Debby

As far as I can do, it wounds like a plan so far. Of course, I would prefer Rocky Hill only because it si closer, but I can see that Orange seems to be the location of choice. Is that the one that is on the "Miracle Mile off exit 39 on I-95?? I'll just check mapquest to be sure. The kids can be in at 5 on that day, which put me ther about 6ish. But at least I would be able to come. Kathy, they can;'t charge you for a dinner id you do not eat. Come anyway. We can watch you sip. Peter

Hi, Peter! You seem to be a little confused about retail in the New Haven area. But that's OK; I'm not familiar with your part of the state. The Miracle Mile is on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden and includes Hamden Plaza and Hamden Mart. That's exit 60 off Rt. 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway). (I live near there.) Exit 39 off I-95 is Rt. 1 in Milford (also known as the Boston Post Road). That's the exit for the CT Post Mall. On the Border in Orange is near exit 41 (Marsh Hill Road) off I-95, so it's a couple of exits closer than what you were thinking. Debby

Rocky Hill would get my vote but it doesn't look like it will catch up on the votes so Orange would be fine as well. I lived in Orange before moving up to West Hartford and haven't been down there in a long time. Is the AC Moore still in the same shopping plaza? November 20th is my birthday and I can just go early and buy my birthday presents So whatever the date and whatever the location will be absolutely fine with me! I had such a good time at the last event. My husband would love to come again as well. He is really considering the surgery since our last get together so I think it will be good for him! Eileen

Hi Lisa, If I were being selfish I would vote for Rocky Hill - but I know there are tons of people who would prefer Orange, and we've been up here for the last 3 get-togethers - so its their turn I'm with you, I have no clue where Orange is - I get lost on 95 - it says you are traveling north and south, but you are really traveling east and west -- so I never know which end is up! Here I am traveling 91 south for 1 hour just to go on 95 north? Feels like I'm traveling in a circle Let me know what I can do to help - I'm willing and able! God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau

Kathy, I know what you mean abouit I95...I never know which direction I am goin and I probably use that highway 3x a week! I just have to know..towards NY or New London..and I am ok...You will take I91 South to I95 toward NY...the Marsh Hill Road exit..its #46 I think..I will find out for you. Can't wait to see you all again! Joanie

Hi, Kathy! I can relate to what you're saying about 95. When I first moved to Hamden from West Hartford it didn't make any sense to me either. But you have to remember that 95 runs from Maine down to Florida and for most of the country it runs north and south; CT is the exception. I just try to picture CT turned sideways with Fairfield County on the bottom (or south). Don't worry -- those of us from the New Haven area will get you good directions -- maybe even a shortcut! We won't let you get lost. Debby

Hello Everyone, I won't be having the surgery until January 10, 2005 so I don't know if I qualify for this get together, but I would love to attend in November at On the Border in Orange. Its two minutes from my house, I live in Milford off Merwin Avenue. I was also wondering if everyone brings a significant other. If so could you let me know, I would love my husband to meet other spouses going thru this with their husband or wife. My email is kimmie011762@yahoo.com Could someone let me know the time also. I really would love to meet some of you. I have heard that the CT group is wonderful and alot of fun. Looking forward to the fun. Kimmie

Kimmie, Bring your spouse...everyone is invited! We ARE a great group. Not sure there is a time set yet. Stick around...and keep reading this board...the information will surface! Regards, Joanie

Kimmie, Of course you are welcome to attend - and bring your spouse too! It will be a good opportunity to meet other post-ops and other spouses of post-ops, it can really be helpful. I think the time is at 5:00 - but I'm sure Lisa will be posting more on it in the future. I look forward to meeting you then. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau Lap RNY 12/3/03 -101 lbs.