Author Topic: ANA NE Discussion Forum Brunch -- WITH apple dumplins! Sunday, April 18, 2010  (Read 34368 times)

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I'm so jealous!!!  Having said that I went and had a massive scone with loads of clotted cream in Cambridge on Sunday and none of you were there so ha!  I want some dumplings though.  mmm.  Have fun people!!!

You mean our pub crawl wasn't enough?  I know, I had a cold and Dave had an aneurysm and lemon-sized clot, so we retired after two pubs, but I thought it was pretty cool to meet you.
I could just eat clotted cream without the scone.  Where's my spoon?
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Paul, B&N at 11am is fine.... as it stands now, yes, bloke coming too!

Ernie, so sorry to hear Isabel can't come but will be thrilled to FINALLY meet you!  Geesh, Rays in town during your visit?  So, since you will be on Sox turf, who you cheering on, eh? ;)

I also got word that hevreh may be joining again (sans wife).  Jane, I understand that you spoke to him.... he'll keep me updated.

Attendees

Phyl/da bloke
epc1979/Erin and Mom
Jim Scott/Tina
NancyMc/Dave N
LisaP
elliemae/elaine
MLB/GrammyMary
kbonner/Katie
SML/Scarlett and Rich (with hugglez!)
jcinma/Jane
YogaSue (congrats! Congrats!)
JoeF
gingerbread6/Marie
LynnMc/spouse?
lholl36233/Laura and Mom Jean
KMacDonald/Kathy and Bob
EJTampa/Ernie
tsl/Theresa
JulieAnne Maxwell (any relation to the restaurant?  )/husband
crazykat-rocker-dood/Paul



(possibles)

michelle d.
Lizard/Liz and husband
hevreh
« Last Edit: March 29, 2010, 05:34:06 am by ppearl214 »
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I'll be there Phyl!
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I'll be there Phyl!

see ya there


Ok, folks...... 3 wks until brunch.... anyone else want in? anyone coming to town?  If so, please bring water wings.... we're still swimming and fishing in our basement.....

Phyl
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I'm 99% sure my husband(kevin) and I will be there.  I can't wait to meet everyone!
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oh yeah! ..it looks like i`ll be able to come to the april 18th brunch!! please, if it`s not too late, ? count us in! (my husband brad will be coming with me) so excited!  :)    -michelle d.
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I still haven't completely decided what to do about Audrey.  It'd be less work for me if I don't bring her, and I'd have more trouble talking to people if she's there, but she's also a lot of fun.   ;D 

What's the consensus about bringing an active 1 year old?  Too noisy?  Entertaining side show?  Hmmmm.... 

(I promise not to be hurt if anyone wants me to leave her home.)

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What's the consensus about bringing an active 1 year old?  Too noisy?  Entertaining side show?  Hmmmm....
(I promise not to be hurt if anyone wants me to leave her home.)

Katie ~

I'll take you at your word and offer my opinion that you not bring an 'active 1-year-old' to the brunch.  I'm sure Audrey is a delightful child that many of us would enjoy seeing but the crush of dozens of strangers in an unfamiliar setting might upset her.  I'm sure you'll get more out of the few hours we'll have (as a group) if you don't have the responsibility of caring for your daughter during that time, which, as you know, goes by quickly.  Just one opinion - which is not even close to being a consensus.

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Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is.  The way we cope with it is what makes the difference.

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Ok, Liz... noted :)
Michelle... noted as well :)

Katie, I trust your judgement........ :)  :-*


DEADLINE FOR RSVP!  FRIDAY, APRIL 9

I have to travel for work week of April 12 and will need to give the restaurant final headcount by Friday, April 9.  One and all, please final confirm! Can't wait to see everyone!

Phyl


Attendees

Phyl/da bloke
epc1979/Erin and Mom
Jim Scott/Tina
NancyMc/Dave N
LisaP
elliemae/elaine
MLB/GrammyMary
kbonner/Katie
SML/Scarlett and Rich (with hugglez!)
jcinma/Jane
YogaSue (congrats! Congrats!)
JoeF
gingerbread6/Marie
LynnMc/spouse?
lholl36233/Laura and Mom Jean
KMacDonald/Kathy and Bob
EJTampa/Ernie
tsl/Theresa
JulieAnne Maxwell (any relation to the restaurant?  )/husband
crazykat-rocker-dood/Paul
Lizard/Liz and husband Kevin
michelle d./husband Brad



(possibles)
hevreh
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Katie ~

I'll take you at your word and offer my opinion that you not bring an 'active 1-year-old' to the brunch.  I'm sure Audrey is a delightful child that many of us would enjoy seeing but the crush of dozens of strangers in an unfamiliar setting might upset her.  I'm sure you'll get more out of the few hours we'll have (as a group) if you don't have the responsibility of caring for your daughter during that time, which, as you know, goes by quickly.  Just one opinion - which is not even close to being a consensus.

Jim

Thank you for taking me at my word!   ;D  I'm not in the least bit upset.  And I think I agree with you - if she came, I'd be spending all my time managing her (since I'm not one to let my young kids be unsupervised) and be unable to talk to people.  So, everyone will have to make do with photos instead.  :-)

Katie
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translab Sept 13, 2006; Drs. McKenna and Barker in MA (MEEI/MGH)

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Phyl,

Wow, what a great list, can't wait to see everyone, we are growing and growing, (no joke intended).  Thanks again for organizing the event again.

Jane,  call me when the date gets closer. Talk soon.

LisaP ;D
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we had a casualty!  gingerbread/marie can't join us..... :(  She wants me to deliver hugglez to Jim/Tina and Erin......and will do so. My pleasure.

Lisa, you are certainly correct.... and to think, the first brunch, there was only 6-8 of us :)  Glad to see so many enjoy the brunches!



DEADLINE FOR RSVP!  FRIDAY, APRIL 9

I have to travel for work week of April 12 and will need to give the restaurant final headcount by Friday, April 9.  One and all, please final confirm! Can't wait to see everyone!

Phyl


Attendees

Phyl/da bloke
epc1979/Erin and Mom
Jim Scott/Tina
NancyMc/Dave N
LisaP
elliemae/elaine
MLB/GrammyMary
kbonner/Katie
SML/Scarlett and Rich (with hugglez!)
jcinma/Jane
YogaSue (congrats! Congrats!)
JoeF
LynnMc/spouse?
lholl36233/Laura and Mom Jean
KMacDonald/Kathy and Bob
EJTampa/Ernie
JulieAnne Maxwell (any relation to the restaurant?  )/husband
crazykat-rocker-dood/Paul
Lizard/Liz and husband Kevin
michelle d./husband Brad



(possibles)
hevreh
« Last Edit: April 06, 2010, 01:09:31 pm by ppearl214 »
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Ernie, so sorry to hear Isabel can't come but will be thrilled to FINALLY meet you!  Geesh, Rays in town during your visit?  So, since you will be on Sox turf, who you cheering on, eh? ;)


Hey Phyl,
 
I have tickets to the Monday game (11:05).  It will be a mad house that day in Boston! 
 
Ernie
 
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Hey Phyl,
 
I have tickets to the Monday game (11:05).  It will be a mad house that day in Boston! 
 
Ernie
 
P.S. > I cheer on the Red Sox regardless of where I am!

J-E-A-L-O-U-S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Also Boston Marathon Monday, if my old age memory is correct! Yep, mad house in Kenmore Square sounds about right! :)    See you in Worcester on Sunday!

Ok, anyone else?  Any last minute takers before I call in headcount?

Phyl
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Ok, official deadline!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phyl
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