Sphynx

Wow, I can't keep up.  I'm trying to catch up on the reading but see so many new names.  Welcome to the Michigan group. 

 I tried to get out to Livonia to cheer Susie and Maureen but didn't make it.  I hope Susie sends us the link to those pictures.  I'd like to hear more about it.  

DCJoslin - we're practically neighbors. 

I hope everyone is well and think about all of you even if I don't get to post as much. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this beautiful weather while it lasts!

xxxooo

Nancy 

Lilia,

  Doing the happy dance for you!

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xxxooo

Nancy
 

Love the sign Judy! I'll wear my bopper if you do.

No Wendy, you cannot step on anyone's toes since we work best as a Team and everyone is jumping in and helping out. You will see what a great group we have!  This is our first picnic but I can see this is going to be a blast. You guys have everything covered.  

Not-Me - my DH is not coming but your's always seems comfortable with us "girls".  He should join us.  Winggirl2, is Mr. Wings coming?  Are they worried about being the only guys?  Too bad Kats and Mr. Kats live so far.  Faith and Mr. F, where are you, on vacation? I could talk mine into joining us but I think he is relieved to stay home.

I vote for caramel apple salad Neesie.  The snacks sound good Judy.  I don't think we are forgetting anything, are we?  This is going to be a feast. Pat - hope to see you and don't forget the grandbaby pics!  Irene, bringing your camera?  I'll bring mine if I can stay out of the pics.  Susie, you do have to rest up for the race and re-fuel.  Nessie and Wings got that right - you need the carbs. We may need to walk a bit with you to walk offf some of this food.

Do we need direction listed again? It still looks like a good weather forcast.  See ya soon!  I'm looking forward to meeting the newbies and catching up with the oldies!

 Details:

1. August 24, 12 noon
2. Kensington Park
3. Kent Lake Rd exit from I96
4. East Boat Launch and fishing piers (labeled A on map)
5. First left after the toll booth
6. Look for the Wings of Hope sign

How about noon so we are sure to get our spot? Are there picnic tables there? I can bring some tablecloths and some of those food canopies to keep the bugs out. I have two chairs that fit in the car so I have an extra for someone.

If anyone wants a ride or would like my cell phone number, send me a private message.

I only went back a page or so, but I think these are who responded that they were interested in meeting and food suggestions....

ICanDoThis - Sue, tortellini salad
Linda1 - Linda, smores
sunkistmi - Wendy, potato salad (maybe brownies), canopy?
Neesie - Denise, "game for anything"
WingGirl - Bonnie, Ice Tea, (maybe pasta salad and "killer oreo dessert")
Not-Me - Chris, hot dogs/brats with buns, charcoal, lighter fluid, mustard and onions.
SEI - Irene, paper goods
Sphynx - Nancy, fruit salad, whip cream, (maybe shortcakes or something like that?)
rockysmom - Judy

kinde5069 - Toni (hasn't checked-in, next chemo 8/11?)
mary6204 - Mary (hasn't checked-in, last chemo in July)
pconn03 - Pat
Caseysmom - Laura
Susieloutoo - Susie - (Ok, you didn't say you were coming but I'm hopeful).

Details:
August 24, 12 noonish?
Kensington Park
Kent Lake Rd exit from I96
East Boat Launch and fishing piers (labeled A on map)
First left after the toll booth

xxxooo

Nancy 

Hi Everyone,

About the picnic - we always say the more the merrier!  Pass the word.  Are your DH's coming?

Sounds like we have a great menu going.  About desert, can you ever have enough?  I'll bring whip cream for the fruit so that covers our dairy and antioxidants.  Chris has protein covered with dogs and brahts.  Oreo thing would be adding some chocolate for more flavonoids and anti-depressants.  

It's a metro park so it probably costs $4.00 per car to get in unless you have a season sticker for $20.00 a year or $12.00 a year for seniors.  I have a sticker on my "dog mobile" which I probably won't bring if anyone else wants a lift!   

Wendy - you said you had your surgery and that was the TUG, right?  So glad to hear it went well.  

Wishing the best for those going through treatment. 

I 'm sick about DebC.  I'll get a card out to her pronto.

Nancy

Hi Everyone. Iris, let us know when you are in Michigan and we will plan a get-together. 

 Has anyone visited Huron Meadows Metro Park in Brighton?

http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_huron_meadows.php#

 I have never been there but the Kensington map makes the place look huge and I don't have a clue about where to meet.  Huron Meadows has paddle boat rentals which sounds like fun.  It looks small so it may be packed.  Any suggestions?  Hudson Mills is in Dexter if you want to consider there.  

Nancy 

Weren't Geri and ConnieSue signing a card at one of the get-togethers and noticed the family names and found out they were related?  It's a small world.

No, I'm not going to a family reunion.  It's an "all classes - school reunion".  The big event is on Saturday and smaller groups are meeting again on Sunday.  DH and I went to the same high school and have been together since we were "babies".    

Have fun at your family reunion, Not-Me!  I wish we were related.  You have a nice family!  Mine is another story.  That is so sweet about your daughter and fiance.  

 Is it looking like August 24th is a good day?  I'm in for helping out at Kay's if she wants us.  Anyone familiar with the Fenton area?  

xxxooo

Nancy 

Welcome Toni and Laura.  Caseysmom - is Casey your dog in the avatar or your child?  Ask Rockysmom who Rocky is!  Toni, love the fairy. 

Kats -  Sorry I didn't mail the stick to the butterfly.  I couldn't figure out a nice way to do it so left it out.  Yeah, they were heavy and I was afraid I was going to poke someone's eye out.  Cute but not that great of an idea.  You are right, the site does look rather sterile.  But, I guess it looks more professional.  

 Not-me - hope the infection clears up quickly for you.   The only day I cannot make is 8/23 and I'm open for pot-luck or restaurant.  If that is the only day that the majority can make, I'll catch you next time.  

Neesie - I missed the balloon fest again!   Hope it was fun.

Wendy - You must have read an old post because this site is one of the most active on breastcancer.org! I think we have more posts than the MOJO topic. Welcome and thank you for the introduction and details of your reconstruction here in Michigan. I am intrigued by reconstruction using thigh fat. I asked about it when I had reconstruction using implants in 2005 and know there was no-one around then who would consider it. Please keep us posted on how everything goes.

I'm sorry you are back with DCIS on the other side. I know it must be quite a shock.

Us Michigan chaquitas get together often and always have a blast. Stick around and meet us. We met in Novi a few times and also Brighton and Ann Arbor. Neesie was talking about meeting again soon and I'm looking forward to that.

We have a pretty big group that does the Komen Race for the Cure together. We are called "Wings of Hope" if you would like to join us next year.

I'll send you a PM with more info.

Hi Anna - glad to hear the grandbabies are keeping you on your toes! "God and Opec willing" Too funny!

Rockysmom - nice pictures and thank you for thinking of us on the luminaria.

Irene - nice pics again! You have a knack.

How is everyone doing? The site is loading so slow that I gave up taking a peak at work. How about those storms. I do love the hot weather though.

Hope to catch up with everyone soon.

xxxooo
Nancy