Raleigh NC WLS Meetup Group Get Together This Saturday!

OMG!!! We are growing by leaps and bounds!! We are busting at the seams in the best way!

I just called Perkins and told them that they need to reserve BOTH rooms for us because I already have 36 people planning to attend and a couple of maybe's... I told him that while I know that there are groups that say set up for x number of people and not that many show, that when we say we'll be there, we'll be there.

Since we are taking up both rooms, there is still room if you want to come. I just need you to let me know so that they'll be able to set up for us and have enough waitstaff to help. Obviously, they are going to have to have more than one waitperson to support this group!

Here's the address: 

          The group is under "Barbara" or NC WLS

Perkins Restaurant 2657 Appliance Court, Right off Capital & 440 Raleigh, NC 27604 (919)828-7375

For details and to RSVP, go to http://wls.meetup.com/101I'm looking forward to seeing you there.BarbP.S. Andrea had a great idea and suggested that we try a protien tasting, so she and I will be bringing some of our stuff that we'll let you try and if you have something you want to share and let folks sample that would be nice too. Not necessary, just a thought.

Barb, I will bring my little sample cups I use for demo's I have plenty. Margi will be coming too and I will be bringing my items with me. Not only pins but magnets, and key chains. Trying to chill the rest of the evening preparing myself for tomorrow with mother. I feel if I can keep a level head this will help her too.                                      Annie

Hi Annie,

Thanks for bringing the cups. I'm sure that they will be helpful and they are definitely appreciated.

Do need I need to add one for Margi or is she already on my meetup RSVP list? ... just trying to keep the headcount/number of seats we need straight.

I was at Duke with my mother today and yesterday to see if they can figure out what's happening with her hiatal hernia and her intersticial lung scarring. Tomorrow, it's Sarah's turn. Thursday, Mom has an addenison cardiolite 'resting' treadmill test for her heart, I have an appointment with the urologist re: my kidney stone and Sarah has another appointment. It seems like I'm spending the summer on medical duty, just like you. I know that it can be stressful, but I know that you can and will do what is best for yourself and your mother. It is a wonderful gift to be able to care for them after they cared for us for so many years.

Hang in there my friend,

Barb

So should we make the protein there at the restraunt? I'll bring some in baggies to share as well..  And I'll bring the nut. info of the stuff that I bring as well.

Make???? No, I don't think we should be making stuff there. I think it's okay to share some prepared stuff and it's okay to share some stuff for others to prepare. If you want to make a copy of the nutritional information for people to take with, that's okay too. I'll bring some of mine already 'bagged' in single servings that people can take home and try if they want. I also have some that is canned and I'll bring some of those, so people can try them then and there.

Barb

Great.  That's what I was hoping you'd say!

Barb, Add Margi as my guest. I would give you her email which I need to do but Ive got to start getting ready for today I told mother's nurse to have her ready at 8:30 we will see. BTW I have already done 30 on the treadmill this morning. Bringing my Atkins For Life Book to read. Take care and best of luck to your mom and sarah and hope your stones are just a bad memory and have gone away.                                             Annie

Hi Annie,

I'm wishing you and your mother a gentle day. I hope that her surgery is uncomplicated and that her recovery is swift and gentle.

I'm so proud of you for doing the things you need to do to take care of yourself. It will allow you to do the best you can to care for your mother as well.

Thank you for your good wishes for me and my family.

Warmly,

Barb

I already RSVP'd but can't wait to meet you and Annie.  I can't believe my first meeting and so many people will be there.  I am so excited and nervous.  :)

Don't be nervous. I promise, we don't bite very hard ... LOL.  I'm kidding. This is very much a networking support group. Everyone is very friendly and giving. It's a group that I'm proud to be a part of and delighted that you are going to become a part of it.

We are really looking forward to meeting you as well. We'll see you soon.

Barb

P.S. You'll know who I am because you've seen my photos, but you'll have to be sure to say hello so that I can put a face with your name.