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Hello Vermont OH-ers!
I am from PA and the Over Fifty boards. My family is coming to VT within the week..Wilmington area...and would love any suggestions from you about things to see/do and good restaurants. We don't mind going about an hour away per day for something interesting. I have a 13 year old son who will be with us. Any suggestions?? We will have a laptop with us, so I will check back daily.
Thank you for any help you can offer!!
Hugs, Lora 
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Since MA is close to the central state - the Get Together will likely be in Central Mass.
Post Date: 4/26/08 2:02 pm
Last Edit: 4/26/08 7:15 pm
Okay - so I put the idea out on another thread - but I wanted to actually go ahead and take the jump and start to organize this. I've helped put some get togethers 'together' on other sites before and I'd *love* to do one again! .. I've editted the title so there's no question that I'd love to include the surrounding areas as well.
I'd love to hear everyone's ideas and thoughts. I'm thinking the beginning of June so we all have time to plan. We can decide between June 7th and June 14th and have everyone vote on what day will work best. Unforunately it always happens that some can't make it on a certain day - but that's why we organize more than one of these! .. Who knows - maybe a monthly thing!! :)
We can bring all kinds of healthy foods - from liquids, to mushies, to solids so everyone will have something. We could do it potluck style as long as that's all right with everyone.
Amy had suggested a State Park or another large outdoor area which I think is great! .. We may want to make sure we use a place with some covered eating areas just in case of rain. :)
Oh and of course - family and kids are welcome! .. We can set up a few games and such for the kids and that way we don't need to worry about babysitting problems. (unless others believe it should be only adults)
So .. questions for you! ..
Who's for this???
What do you want to bring???
Do you like June 7th or June 14th???
What city do you live in??? (I'll try my best to find something around the middle for everyone).
How many people would you bring??? Kids? Hubby? Wifey? Significant Other? Family?
My answers:
Yeck yay I'm for this!! :)
Hm, I'm not a great cook, so some cheese, meats, and crackers ??
I'm open for both date - but would say June 7th - it's closer.
Live in Winchester, MA
It would be me and Hubby.
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