Packin' for the Palooza

            

   DAYS

DEB, CANDY, JAN,MELISSA, LAUREEN, ANNETTE, CARLA, MARGO, AIME, MARYANN, JUDY and  anyone else that wants to POP in at the Pittsburgh Palooza.

Heres a packing list just in case you are too excited to think. Don't forget a camera.    Bring whatever   protein     that you may need. You never know when your flights   may be delayed or when you may need something while you are driving   . The weather is suppose to be in the high 50's low 60's but when can you trust a weather report!  Bring a light jacket and an umbrella     just in case. Even if it nice during the day it does get chilly or downright cold   in the evenings. Pack jeans and comfy clothes but also bring a "dressier" pair of jeans or slacks for dinner. Not that we're going to a fancy restaurant but in case you want to freshen up and get your girly look on.  Bring a pair of comfy shoes too.  

If anyone thinks of anything else,let us know.

ADDED suggestions: Anything for a clothing exchange, and pictures of family, pets, before and after pic's

Thanks Margo!

See you soon !

Mary

pictures--before surgery pics- pics of the spouse if any-kids if any--furbabies  grands etc etc we love-at least i do--to see pics!!! any clothing to exchange???i have a few tops/blouses only

i have a bathrobe that was given to me- it's lite pretty pastel pink (size lg/exlge)and it's a terry- wonderful but extremely heavy - and too long -does anyone want it? or know someone who can wear it? someone tall...it weighs too much to mail to anyone!i will bring if someone responds otherwise will donate here to goodwill...

I have about a dozen items that I'm bringing to Pittsburgh for a clothing swap, various sizes, med to XL.  If anyone has some 8-10's that they've undergrown, feel free to bring them to Pittsburgh.  I can probably take them off your hands.  I think this is the size I'm staying, and I haven't bought much in this size yet.  Thanks. Candy

I even got a new SD card for my camera plus extra batteries.  I'm good to go!  By the way,,,,what can one eat at a chinese restaurant who doesn't like chinese?   LOL Judy

Judy,

I know the Sesame Inn has steamed veggies with things like shrimp, chicken or scallops, no MSG, sauce on the side. Would something like that work for you? Lora has one of their menus, maybe she can send you some of the non Chinese type food they have.

Mary

I always end up with chicken and broccoli.  The servings are usually huge, unless it's a buffet, but it's not too "chinese-ey".  And there's always soup.   Is the place we're going to a sit-down, off the menu place or a buffet?  (Not that it matters to me) Candy

Candy,

The place we are going to is a sit down. They do have lots of choices. My pre WLS was Amazing Chicken. It was FRIED chunks of white meat with a wonderful sauce. It was AMAZING. 

The Chinese restaurant is accross the street from the incline. It's in what used to be a train station. It had always been a destination for any visitors in the past. The rent went up and a lot of shops moved out. But across the street there is a Hard Rock Cafe, The Improv Comedy Club, Joes Crab Shack and other places. They have a dancing fountain there too but I don't know which month they turn them on. You know around here we have to wait for the last freeze.

mary

Thanks Mary!  I'm sure I'll find something!  The crab place sounds yummy though!  LOL Judy

I was wondering that too Candy.  I figured if it was a buffet there would probably be crab legs, shrimp and chicken.  That's what I eat the most of anyway. See you soon! Judy

Alright girls, I have something to add to the list of things to pack.  THAT WOULD BE ME!!!!!! If someone has a suitcase that nothing is in just let me know and I will try my darndest to fit in it. Scott at church calls me skinny Brenda now so I may fit in a trunk or something.  Just a thought.  Love and hugs to you all. Have a wonderful time      and think of us here at home.