Nov 1st Hamden Meeting

A few weeks back a couple of us were planning to meet to walk at Hamden High track and then go to the Hamden support group meeting on Nov 1st. Are we still on? Debby M. do you still have the times of the meeting. Who else said they are coming? I get out of work at 5pm....but I will be in Milford that day..so I will be in Hamden at 5:30pm unless my last patient comes early. Let's plan this...maybe we can grab a bite to eat after the meeting. Joanie

Hi, Joannie! The Hamden support group meets at the Senior Center (behind the Miller library on Dixwell Avenue) on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. The meeting starts at 6:30 and runs until 8 or 8:30. I don't remember who it was that said they'd walk with you before the meeting. I have an appointment late in the afternoon, so I'll see you at the meeting. Julie Schneider is planning to be there, too, but I don't remember who else was interested. Let's definitely plan on getting a bite to eat afterwards, with whoever shows up for the meeting. I checked with Applebee's, Bennigan's, Chili's and TGI Friday's since they're all within 1-1.5 miles of the library and they all serve dinner on Monday nights until 11 p.m. or later, so we'll have plenty of time to hang out after the meeting without being rushed out of a restaurant. If anyone needs directions to the meeting, please let me know. Hugs, Debby

I want to come!! I just checked my schedule and I am free that night - until 11, then have to go to work at Star. But like Debby said, the restaurants are open until 11 - so that is perfect timing. I went to Hamden High School, so it would be a lot of fun to walk the track again! It's been 14 years since I've walked on that track! I can be at the track around 6ish. Tara

Tara- That would be so awesome. I will plan to start walking when I get there which should be about 5:30pm and you can catch up. Darlene may join us..she will let me know today. The meeting is a 6:30pm..and Applebees had some good low-carb selections on thei menu last night, as well as smaller portions of their salads..so that is a suggestion! I am glad we finally will get to meet. My friend had an extra ticket to see Earth,Wind and Fire and Chicago on Monday...wanted me to go....said NO WAY..I am meeting up with some very speical people! Hugs Joanie

Hi, Joanie! I thought I was passing up something special to get together with you and the others Monday night (dinner out to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday), but you passed on seeing a terrific concert! I've never seen Earth, Wind and Fire in person, but I have been to Chicago in concert...they put on a great show! But, like I told my sister, we made these plans first and we're there for each other. (Turns out my brother-in-law's brother can't make Monday night either, so my sister's trying to find another night that'll work for everyone. At 48, my brother-in-law is old enough to deal with postponing the celebration.) I guess I'll be the first one at the meeting; I'll save some seats so we can all sit together. So far my count is 5 -- you, Darlene, Tara, Julie and me, but I'll check here over the weekend to see if anyone else posts about joining us. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. If my math (and memory) are correct, you've lost about 16 pounds since I last saw you. Even with less hair (more weight lost ), I'm sure you look terrific! Have a good weekend! Hugs, Debby

Hi Debby- Five seats sounds right... The scale is just moving bigtime this week..I am down to 195.5 which is 61 lbs gone..so almost 19 lbs since the last time I saw you! It feels like I go weeks and just lose a couple of pounds and then..pow...the scale just goes crazy. I am not doing much of anything different. My friend just told me about this recipe Emeril made on GMA...layering ravioli with spinach and mozzarella and tomato sauce. I will make the family's that way but will make a little one for me..with some low fat ravioli, spinach and grated cheese..to same some calories. I am getting excited about our gathering on Monday! Seeing you again and finally meeting my Tara..and Julie and maybe Darlene...so cool! I know I am not a regular support group member but I feel the site is my lifeline and the reason I have been so sucessful and the reason I will continue to be. I know I don't say it nearly enough..but thank you all! :\Joanie

hi Can i come too??? can i can i can i? i would love to meet you guys i wasnt at the last get together so i didnt have the opportunity to meet some of you. i just need some directions from the merritt parkway. is it the exit right after the tunnel? (coming from stratford). thanks i look forward to seeing you guys Cheryl K

Of course you can come Cheryl. Take Exit 60 and take a left at the end of the exit. If you are coming to meet us to walk Hamden High is right off the exit on the left hand side..we will be in the back on the track. Even if you don't want to walk..you can meet us there and follow us to the meeting about a mile away. Joanie

hi Joanie thats great i will definately meet you guys at the track then. i could definatley use the walk especially after my food filled vacation last week. i seemed to eat my way through disney world. all my better judgements went out the window. see ya then.... have a great weekend Cheryl

OK Cheryl..I drive a maroon Hyundai Santa Fe...so be on the look out for me! Joanie