Reminder: Tuesday - November 3rd (Election Day): The 3rd next Inconvenient get together...

Since everyone had a good time the first two times around, let’s see if the 3^rd is a charm !!

 

REASON: A few of you have mentioned you’d like to get together for a dinner. We can sit around, meet each other, share our trials and tribulations and maybe a few laughs. While we want to help each other lose, maybe we can also help each other gain  … a new friend or two (or 5).

 

Each time we do this, I will try to “move" the location - since no one location will be convenient for everyone. This time we’re in the Edison area. Next one (I promise) will be in the Wayne/Parsippany area. The one after that will be for our "Southern" family.

 

Place:             Skylark Diner

Location:        17 Wooding Ave Edison, NJ 08817-3865

Time:              5:30 p.m.   

it is understandable that not everyone can arrive at this time, so come WHENEVER. We probably won’t order until 6:30 p.m.

  

Here is the web site for the Diner:            http://www.skylarkdiner.com/

 

Here is the web site for the menu: http://www.skylarkdiner.com/pdf/skylarkdinner.pdf (no prices on it)

 

Here is the web site for directions: http://www.skylarkdiner.com/skylark_contact-directions.html

 

For those who haven’t had the operation yet – you too are more the welcome to come. In fact, you are encouraged to come!! This would be a ‘true-life’ learning experience to see “life after the operation". You will be able to hear what our ups-and-downs are, and you are encouraged to ask as many questions as you want. Other “up-comers" have come, and found it interesting and educational.

 

And finally, significant others and/or kids are also welcomed (however you may want to leave them behind so you can really enjoy yourself  – it’s up to you)

 

For all the “new comers" here are some meeting request. I hope I don't offend anyone - it's not meant to be that. Just helpful. 

 

(1) If you want a separate check, please let the server know prior to taking the orders. It’s a hassle to ask the server to do this later on. And some places won’t do this if the crowd is too numerous.

 

(2) Usually when we do a group meeting, I like to divide check by the total number of folks at the table, instead of trying to figure out who had what. (If someone brings more than one person, they multiple the total owed by the number of people they have). Now I understand if you only order a coffee and someone else has a Filet Mignon with a 5 lbs Lobster – then we can address that more diplomatically.

 

(3) Please bring CASH (unless you want a separate check). And please make sure you have an assortment of bills. It’s really difficult to make change when everyone brings only 20’s.

(4) Bring a CAMERA!! Even if you are like me and camera shy, you’ll still want to take some photos of the folks who are there. I don’t have one or I would.

 

(5) Bring “proof" of your former self. Nothing says “how far you have come" like older photos. Even if you lost only 1 pound, bring your “before" pictures (and at the last meeting we all agree we hate that word only. Be proud of any amount of weight you lost).

 

(6) Please feel free to post and link this on any other forum you peruse (ex. Lapband, Rant and Rave, Realize band, RNY, VBG, VSB, etc). The more the merrier !!

Remember this is a GROUP effort. Please feel free to add your suggestion and/or voice your opinion on any suggestion. AND NO HARD FEELING – this is meant to be a pleasant experience.


I know it's ELECTION DAY – so if you can’t make it, I understand

 

Original post can be found at:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/NJ/4037907/Tuesday-Novembe r-3rd-Election-Day-The-3rd-next-Inconvenient/

Hi Tom,   Is it too late to respond to the diner dinner?  If not,  I'd like to meet everyone!  I'll be coming from Bergen County, so if anyone wants a ride, message me.  Thanks,  Mary C

The only time it will be too late is if you ask on Wednesday :D. To be honest, some folks just show up because they read it on the board. While you don't need to tell me, I just like to know for "head count".

For some reason I think this time around may be less then past, but I am still asking for a table of 20 with growth potential. So anyone who is thinking of coming, just show up.

I am new to the NJ forum.  Would love to go on Tuesday but my work schedule precludes that from happening.  Definitely interested in Parsippany area.  Do you know when that might be?  Likely after my 11/24 revision surgery......it'd be good to get out with others who eat the same way!!!

--Karen
Mine Hill, NJ

No idea when the Parsippany/Wayne one will be. As I mentioned, this is a "group" effort - so whatever is convenient for all.

While I would like to do these every 6 weeks (or so) I know the next time would be December - and that may be too close to all the holidays and/or shopping. Or it could be a good diversion to the Holidays and/or shopping.

If December doesn't work, then I would suggest the 2nd or 3rd week in January (gives folks enough time to recoup after the holidays).

Of course, I will keep everyone posted

Hey Tom I am so looking forward to coming on Tuesday. One question I may be getting a full the morning and will be unable to eat. Can I come and just have coffee and ask for separate check? I hope that won't be a hassle. What do you think? I want to see everyone but if you think it would be too much trouble then I can chip in my share. Let me know.

Of course my DEAR ! Anything for you !!

I think I will be there Tom. I will bring the picture from the last gathering since I am technically deficient and could not figure out how to post it.

I'll be there....can't wait!!!

Not banded yet, but I'll be there. I'm eager to meet new friends.