I get to meet more AN'ers.....

[ppearl214]

Ya know... if I attempted to make a full list of all AN'ers I have met over time, I know I'd miss a handful of names....

well, the list is expanding..... Sunday, for dinner, I FINALLY get to meet "Mark" and his wife as we are having dinner.... then, on Tuesday night, I get to meet "matti" (think back, you PBW crew!) and her husband as well.

I have "known" these folks for 5 years... yes, 5 years... and had yet to meet them face to face. The opportunity presented itself to me and now, after such a long time, I get to give them hugglez... not virtual, but REAL hugglez... in appreciation for the love and support over the years.

Honestly, I'm thrilled the day has finally come. I have met sooooo many AN'ers at the "Apple Dumplin'" brunches... at last years ANA Symposium in Chicago... and now, more that I get to meet.

So, with that said.... for those newer AN'ers here on the forums... I cannot recommend anymore than my words here just how terrific it is to finally meet others, that walk in our shoes, face to face... regardless if at ANA Support group meetings, at brunches (like what me or debbi in NY organize), at ANA conferences/symposiums, etc. 

Piccies will be taken, if anyone is interested... and will let you all know how it goes.

Sunday, April 18, I'll see the "Apple Dumplin" gang as well... and sending brunch wishes to all those attending the one debbi is organizing (wish I could be there to see you all as well!)

Phyl

[leapyrtwins]

Phyl, 

you are so lucky 

I'm supposed to be at a meeting in Boston in August 2011.  So we have a date for lunch or dinner. 

I'll even buy.

Jan

[ppearl214]

Phyl,  

you are so lucky  

I'm supposed to be at a meeting in Boston in August 2011.  So we have a date for lunch or dinner.  

I'll even buy.

Jan

Jan, if for real.... I'll bbq for us!  Plu-eeeeze keep me updated!

xoxoxo
Phyl

[leapyrtwins]

Definitely for real - unless I lose my job before then - it's our annual convention and we move around a lot to cities with convention centers large enough to hold us.

Last year was San Diego, this year is Seattle, next year is Boston.

BBQ sounds grand; we'll buy some LandShark to go with it and toast our fellow Forumites 

[ppearl214]

Bawsten works! Will be GREAT to see you again!

Just landed on the "left" coast...... meeting Mark in a couple of hours.... can't wait! Pics forthcoming. We know what he has meant to these forums over the years.... will  be great to say  a proper "thank you" to him  in person!

Phyl

[LisaP]

Hi Phyl,

I can't believe that this is my fourth trip to the luncheon.  It has been great and helpful to meet all of the different ANer's over these past two years.  I still can't believe that it has been two years for my own dx.  Thanks again for all that you do for us, the forum and organizing this lucheon.

LisaP

P.S.  Opening day with the Red Sox was like being at the World Series, what a game I saw....

[rezski]

When and where is the Seattle convention?  Finally something local for me.
Caroline

[ppearl214]

Lisa... J-E-A-L-O-U-S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Caroline, I have no knowledge about a Seattle conference.  Please check the ANA website (www.anausa.org) for support meetings... maybe something noted there. The next ANA Symposium is in Cincinnati, OH next year.

well, here ya go.... me and Mark... and I gotta tell you.... exactly what I pictured him to be!  Such hugglez... such warm person, as well as his wife. Terrific dinner, great conversation, giggles, fattening Italian food (and my MASSIVE chocolate cake dessert!).  I am truly honored to have met him after 5 longs years that he helped guide me in my AN journey and to AN wellness. I'm looking a little jetlagged in the pic but Mark puts a smile on the face.. regardless!  Next.... "matti" (cheryl). Can't wait!



Phyl

[sgerrard]

That is a wonderful pic. Two legends of the ANA Forum, who turn out to be just plain folk like the rest of us.

Lookin' well, lookin' swell. 

Steve

[leapyrtwins]

When and where is the Seattle convention?  Finally something local for me.
Caroline

Caroline -

I think I might have confused you.  The convention in Seattle is my employer's convention - not the ANA's convention - and it's in August.

If you want to meet a fellow Forumite and are in the Seattle-area, perhaps you and I can meet one day for lunch or dinner.

Phyl and Mark -  GREAT picture. 

Jan

[Debbi]

All a-tither waiting for pics and updates!