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Author Topic: FINAL RSVP DUE! ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch, Sunday, October 16, 2011 12:00pm  (Read 60684 times)

Jim Scott

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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #60 on: April 17, 2011, 04:10:55 pm »
Phyl/Jane ~

Thanks for yet another memorable ANA Northeast Discussion Forum brunch!  Great food and even better company.  Tina enjoyed herself, too, as usual.   The time just flew by.  I especially enjoyed speaking with Keith McGowan and his wife, Nancy. who graced our table.  Sorry Paul missed attending but I'll look for him in October.  

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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #61 on: April 17, 2011, 06:28:51 pm »
The brunch was so great, nice to see all of you and to introduce my hubby to my very elite group of friends.  Maxwells food again is amazing.  Phyl, Jane thanks for all you put into it. See you all in October, I think a halloween is my vote or Patriots.
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #62 on: April 17, 2011, 10:09:33 pm »
Sorry I missed out. Phyl, maybe we can have a Starbucks session in the near future. We need to catch-up.
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #63 on: April 18, 2011, 01:57:43 pm »
Missed you, Paul!  But, don't worry ... I ate your share of the buffet too!

And, I must say, I do believe our Red Sox theme has propelled the guys into the space they should be!!  Good news!   :)  And maybe we can do the Patriots in Oct ... just in case they need our assistance then.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again in October.  Happy summer to all!
Elaine
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #64 on: April 18, 2011, 02:55:46 pm »
October is cool (no pun intended). Old home week for me @ Mass General—yearly M.R.I. Better than Space Mountain at Disney! It would be nice to work in the brunch / buffet around the same time. I'll go with the Blackened Bilge Rat Brisket and a cup of coffee with Baked Road Apple a la mode for desert. Make that coffee a triple shot espresso  latte to go (with a cherry on top). I don't want to slip into a food coma on the ride home with Phyl......
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5cm x 5cm left-side A.N. partially removed via Middle Fossa 9/21/2005 @ Mass General. 
Compounded by hydrocephalus. Shunt installed 8/10/2005.
Dr. Fred Barker - Neurosurgeon and Dr. Michael McKenna - Neurotologist.

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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #65 on: April 18, 2011, 06:42:10 pm »
Hi all,

Nancy and I had a great time, very educational and fun.  Thank you all for your input.  Especially, Jim, Tina, Phyl, Lisa, and Jane,  You all make my health decisions easier.

Keith and Nancy McGowan 
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #66 on: April 19, 2011, 03:36:01 am »
Keith

Thrilled you and Nancy were able to join. Let Laura know (as I already have as well) that the brunch is miserable, terrible, not fun, food was lousy, crappy service and just not worth it! ;) :D

Tickled you both came, enjoyed and met. Hope you both make the next one.....and pls keep us posted how your research goes! We're here to help! :)

Phyl
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #67 on: April 19, 2011, 05:54:08 am »
Thanks Phil & Jane for again organizing a wonderful brunch!  Really enjoyed the great company.  Thanks Laura for the Yawkey parking pass...used it yesterday!!! 
Thanks Again,
Lynn
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #68 on: April 19, 2011, 06:07:13 am »
Keith and Nancy, it was so good to see you there collecting information, the whole process is overwhelming.  I just want to say your beautiful wife gave me inspiration, so you two weren't there just receiving you were giving too.  God bless.
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #69 on: April 19, 2011, 07:51:33 am »
As usual had a wonderful time at the brunch re-connecting with everyone, meeting new people...Food was fantastic.  Thank you Phyl and Jane for making this brunch possible. This brunch always reinforces for me that no one is alone.  There are always people who are more than willing to help with their own experiences.
-Theresa (tsl)
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #70 on: April 20, 2011, 11:11:12 am »
I was thinking of everyone as I had my own brunch with old friends basking in the blissfully warm Arizona sun! I'm sorry I missed the fun, but it turns out my trip to AZ was well-timed since a very good friend of mine ended up in the hospital (and will be there for a while) so I was able to visit and cheer him.

October date is on the calendar!

Katie
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #71 on: April 21, 2011, 05:27:34 am »
Hi All,

thanks to phyl for organizing the brunch and Jane for the ride and decorations.  Great time again along with food.  See you all in October.  Cindy please keep in touch and good luck with your upcoming surgery.

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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #72 on: April 21, 2011, 10:17:18 am »
Thank you for organizing a fun event, filled with great food and info! My family has been joking about how we would seat so many people with one ear that didn't work well.  It was great to meet new people and meet you all in real life that have been so kind and helpful to me!  ;D

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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #73 on: April 22, 2011, 03:02:13 pm »
Another wonderful gathering!! Thanks to Phyl for orchestrating it all. Looking forward to seeing everyone in October.

Jane
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Re: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- Sunday, APRIL 17, 2011 12:00pm
« Reply #74 on: April 23, 2011, 08:56:39 am »
Lynn,

Happy the parking pass worked! Wasn't sure if they had an expiration date.

Laura
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