An Apology

I owe everyone an apology for being snippy about the meeting. I honestly felt I was being fair in letting everyone have a say in the place and date. I feel I need to clarify why I was changing days. Having several people ask me to set it on different days so that they could attend also I felt if everyone had a say in it then it would be fair and even though some people would miss a month because of the day then the next month we could do it a different night the next month. So that those that can not make it on say Thursday this month could come on Wednesday the next month. Also a lot of people were asking if we could have a meeting in Owasso so I added that to the list too. I by no means picked the place or day myself I kept a tally of what everyone wanted and then announced the day and place that got the most votes. If someone said any Wednesday then I put their vote on both Wednesdays. If someone said it didn’t matter to them then I didn’t put their name down on any day or place. Kathpf thank you for your comments I am glad someone else sees this as I do, a meeting for the Tulsa area. I was ready to throw in the towel and say forget all it, but then I realized that I would miss the friends that I have made and I really don’t want to lose you all. My feelings were hurt and I struck out because of that, I am sorry. I am going to pull up my big girl panties and say: I will be at the Logan’s Roadhouse in Owasso on August 27^th at 6:30 pm for anyone that wants to come and socialize as friends. If you would like to attend please let me know so that I can call ahead and make sure they can accommodate us. I honestly do apologize to everyone, including Michelle, I did not mean for all this to become a drama fest.   Sincerely, Sherrie

Sherrie, I am just going to say that you took the time to figure the whole thing out and trying to be fair to everyone, and after reading the posts, I could see that. Some people won't be happy unless you have it in their back yard on the night they pick....Others want to have good ideas's but don't bother to help plan it, and for others they want it only on their schedule....The way I look at the one here in OKC (and note I have been unable to come to one yet), is IF I can make it, I'll be there I do not expect anyone to cater to my life.  I have noticed here also, that most will politely say....I won't be able to make it, but you guys have a great time.  I am surprised at the responses you have gotten. You deserve appreciation for your efforts. I don't know you enough to say much more about it....except to say this....I have watched your responses on here and you are a strong woman. I am having great problems being here lately because of all my delays.....I am becoming  withdrawn...I am just feeling so defeated. I am pulling my big girl panties up daily. It is amazing how you can wait on your dream and still be here daily to encourage everyone and even organize a meet and greet for those who have already gone before you. I know first hand how waiting feels. That is why I think you are a strong and amazing person! I am also so glad you are sticking to your guns on this and going!! I am praying that paths to get your surgery open up! Hang in there!!  Sherry

Thank you Sherry for the kind words. I really try to stay strong and be patient with the process. waiting on money to pay for the surgery is killing me. I come here to get incouragement from others that have gone through this already. it helps to know I am not the only one out there and that there is a end to the pain. I admit that sometimes I will read a post that someone is getting surgery and it makes me cry because I am happy for them and sad for me because it hasnt happened for me yet.  hang in there... your a strong woman too.. pull up those big girl panties and put a smile on your face!

Well hey girly...  I just want you to think for a sec about my dilemma....   when I send out my invites to my local group, only one person shows up...(me).....when i'm ready to order, it's always water....so the waitress gets pissy at me...  and when I want to socialize, all of my pirate buddies want to buy me beers and rum drinks, so I must refuse them which causes an uproar that ends in name calling like...."wussy, or wench, or a few other 'french' terms I can't say here"....hehe

So i think you're still in the clear girly!  take care and tell everyone hello....

T.

HIJack....cowboy tell the sissy calling sidewinders...it takes a real man not to drink all the time...and if they dont like what is in your glass tell them to look else where...
I am lucky to have friends that dont push on me what I dont drink any more...Good luck to ya

Sherrie!!!!!!!!!
Look at it this way you can please some of the people some of the time but not all the people all the time. If someone truly wants to make it they can schedule themselves around the time and date that is picked. For me I would definielty ask for a certain night off it meant that much to me.
Dont let this get you down or upset more than what you have been...As the southern country girl in me will clearly tell you...throw the crap in the wash and if it doesnt come clean..then hang it on the line for the wind to blow it away...HUGS TO YA!

Wow, Sherrie............so sorry to see all the drama that occurred. Personally, I try to make the meetings when possible, no matter the day or place. I am not sure yet if I can make this one in August, have to wait to see if I have little man to watch or not. I usually find out on the Sat before the coming week what evenings I will have him.

Hang in there. Maybe someone else will volunteer to plan the one for Sept and give ya a break.

 Hi, Sherrie, I think you have a lot on your plate right now (not food) and you needed to let it out.  You've been planning the Tulsa area meet and greets for a long time now, along with trying to get WLS and a sick niece, and just life in general.  That's a lot of stress.  Anyway, no matter what you can't please everyone.  Hang in there.  donna