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StacyGleaso
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Aug 03, 2006 - 11:23 am

Greetings all!!!!

It's that "special time" again! That time to bang you on the head with the details to COLON PALOOZA 4!!!!!!

WHAT: COLON PALOOZA 4

WHEN: OCTOBER 12-15, 2006

WHERE: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

WHY: WHY NOT?!?!?!

As you all know, or are quickly learning, we are a close-knit bunch. We all understand each other (well, with the exception of Kanga who speaks a foreign language and SpongeBob who wears leather! tee hee) and support each other. We have developed and maintained solid friendships through this horrible disease and that is priceless.

So, call the Delta Halifax Hotel and book your room under the group name "g colon" (group colon). It should run you around $ 120/night American dollars, and is well worth it! We'll be taking tours, hitting pubs and sight seeing during the most beautiful time of year in Halifax, autumn.

And, just for the record.....by attending a Palooza, you are automatically entitled to an opinion regarding where the next Paloozas are held. Armchair quarterbacks do not get a vote! lol

These events are held twice a year in hopes that folks can make one or the other based on financial, employment, health or family obligations. (Just for the record, scouty and Lisa Rose are the ONLY two who have attended the 3 that have already been held in Mississippi (February 2005), Las Vegas (October, 2005), Austin (April 2006).

So jump in for fun, laughter and encouragement!

See you all in Nova Scotia!

Stacy (who REALLY enjoyed the Vegas trip!)
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Aug 03, 2006 - 2:24 pm

Rumor is that pool boy enjoyed your Vegas trip as much as you did!
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StacyGleaso
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Aug 03, 2006 - 7:42 pm

I paid good money to get rid of that guy AND the pictures....'nuff said.....
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scouty
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Aug 03, 2006 - 9:08 pm

I thought what happens at a Palooza stays at the Palooza!!!!!!!

Sponger, I will keep quiet about your $1 tip adventures for now, but you best be careful honey.

Come see what you are missing folks, they really are absolutely amazing kinship experiences.

Yes, I am booked also and like Kerry will go until I can not longer physically and/or financially be able to attend.

We have not picked our Spring 2007 destination yet but it has to be warm, so we all can thaw out and not worry about the neuropathy. You get a vote when you join in on the wonderful camraderie and fun. You will not regret it.

Lisa P.
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spongebob
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Aug 04, 2006 - 7:38 am

$1 tips!! Don't I WISH!! I spent more money there than I did at all the casinos I went to the entire weekend!! Of course I hade a bit more fun there than I did losing MY shirt at blackjack...

(some people are wondering wht the @#$$ we're talking about...)

Love ya darlin!
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Lisa Rose
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Aug 04, 2006 - 8:50 am

What happens at Palooza stays at Palooza - It's a good thing . . .

Oh Scouty, I can still see the two of us sitting in the computer room at the Holiday Inn Express in Port Aransas, Texas. Laughing our heads of to the point of crying.

Always remember to Live, Love & Laugh
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Aug 04, 2006 - 8:59 am

Lisa and Scouty,

I think I was laughing at the other end of the computer connection in Austin!!??

Bob, I think we have a picture somewhere.....what happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas.

Are you going to Halifax?

Caio.

Kerry
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spongebob
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Aug 04, 2006 - 10:46 am

Hey, Kerry -

I am SO bummed. I had reservations made, but had to cancel them because I got sucked into a State Department delegation going to Mazatlan to talk fisheries. Halifax ROCKS!
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Aug 04, 2006 - 11:14 am

Bob, it's a tough life you have dear, jetting here and there. Not exactly hardship duty!! Ha!
We'll miss you.

I wish I could come to Washington DC. Health issues have prevented my participation this year - a conflict between the CT scanner, chemo and MD Anderson. Guess I must choose health first. I'm so bummed about that!

Take care.

Kerry

P.S. Got another good look at that Vegas photo just a minute ago. Woohoo, hottie, tottie.
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Aug 04, 2006 - 1:28 pm

Man oh man I just got my copy of the same photo Kerry.
Sponger she is one good looking lady. . .

BL
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Aug 04, 2006 - 6:11 pm

Amazing what a dollar will get you in Vegas, eh?
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Aug 03, 2006 - 3:16 pm

Stacy,

My reservation has been made!! I'll be there unless something unforseen in the health department comes up. I should be shed of my chemo by then. Fingers crossed!!

See you in Halifax!!

Kerry

P.S. I attended Las Vegas and Austin and can tell you all I will not miss another one unless I have no choice. Don't miss this opportunity.
Patrusha
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Aug 04, 2006 - 2:32 am

Stacy,

I would love to attend my first COLON PALOOZA, but alas, on that date I will be attending my nephew's wedding on Marco Island in Florida. Sniff. Maybe the next go-around!
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StacyGleaso
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Aug 04, 2006 - 9:03 am

You will DEFINITELY have to make one of the trips planned for 2007! I totally understand family obligations, and know you will have a great time on Marco Island!

Have a safe trip,
Stacy
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Lisa Rose
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Aug 04, 2006 - 10:12 am

Great post Stacy - Thanks

Hi Everyone,

Palooza 4 ~ Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada.

Hotel Information:
Delta Halifax Hotel (Not Delta Barrington)
October 12 -15th, 2006. Thursday - Sunday
http://www.deltahotels.com/hotels/hotels.php?hotelId=26.

1-888-423-3582 Monday To Friday 8:30 to 6 pm
1-800-268-1133 Evenings & Weekends
Local Hotel Number 902-425-6700

Standard rack rate is $214 and we have negotiated $135.00 Canadian per night. Approx $120.00 USD. Harbour room may run you an extra $40.00 Canadian per night approx $33.00 USD.

Andy & I have booked a 1 bedroom suite to give us an area to meet daily for refreshments, before we head out for the evening festivities. Lot's of good Irish Pubs and wonderful music as well as Casino Nova Scotia. We would also like to take a day trip to Peggy's Cove with a stop in Lunenburg for lunch. The fall weather should be very pleasant and the changing of the leaves is breathtaking.

Stacy, Scouty( Lisa P ) Andy & myself will be in Halifax on Wednesday October11th. So if anyone would like to join the celebration a day early please feel free to join us. Also check with the sales department at the hotel to see if they would honor our group rate for any extra nights.

Check out halifax at http://www.destinationhalifax.com/

Jereysue we look forward to seeing you on the 12th at 2:15

Cheers,
Baby Lisa

PS: Pics from Vegas & Austin
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Palooza 2
Las Vegas. October 2005
Pic's
http://media.putfile.com/Mary-Tylor-Moore-Semi-Colon-Edition
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Palooza 3
Austin, Texas. April 2006
Pic's
http://media.putfile.com/CP-3
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Lisa Rose
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Aug 04, 2006 - 11:30 am

Reminder:

The block of rooms reserved at The Delta Halifax at our special rate is only good till September 11th. So Book Today.
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