Sacramento--just what the doctor ordered!

phoenixrising
phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
I cannot tell you just how happy I am that I made the decision to attend the NorCal luncheon. What an absolutely fabulous experience...to finally give RE, Chen and Linda a real hug and share a meal and talk with them. I still have to pinch myself because it all happened so fast. To meet Suzanne (Doublewhammy) and share our experiences....I am so glad she came and I was able to meet her. I am so sorry more couldn't show up but know we were definitely thinking of you.

My trip down went very well and Linda so graciously picked me up at the airport and was willing to do anything I wanted. We went for lunch and coffee and then I slept as I had been up all night. After the lunch Linda took me shopping, drove me around and showed me Sacramento, we went to a park, walked and talked. I was not expecting the tremendous generousity and hospitality she showed me. I am ever so grateful!

I almost had her talked into driving to San Fransico, LOL, you know.....while I'm there, LOL. Actually I think she would've done it. A huge heart on that girl :) Everyone I dealt with while there was very friendly and helpful and gave me a very positive experience about the city and it's people.

Thank you for the warmth and sunshine you put in my heart! I've posted some pictures, some are a little different, hope you enjoy! And Chen....the wine made it...unbelievable but true!!

hugs to all
jan
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  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    How wonderful that you were
    How wonderful that you were able to attend. Sounds like you had a fantastic time.
    Stef
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    fauxma said:

    How wonderful that you were
    How wonderful that you were able to attend. Sounds like you had a fantastic time.
    Stef

    You know Stef, I didn't want
    You know Stef, I didn't want to let another one go by without attending. Life is or can be just too short and I think that's what helped me make up my mind....good fare rates helped too :)
    jan
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    Sounds wonderful!
    I am so glad you got to do this. I'm sure it was a whirlwind trip, but full of wonderful memories. ♥♥♥ Jean
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member

    You know Stef, I didn't want
    You know Stef, I didn't want to let another one go by without attending. Life is or can be just too short and I think that's what helped me make up my mind....good fare rates helped too :)
    jan

    I hope that soon I can
    I hope that soon I can attend one of these get togethers. You are right, we shouldn't put these moments off for we never know what lies down the road. I looked at all the pics and loved them. You are all a beautiful group of women. My favorite, though, was the one where you were in disquise. So funny. Hope Traci enjoyed that one cause I am sure it was for her benefit. Glad you got to fly up. What fun for all of you. San Francisco would have been fun. I love that city. I was born there and have never lived more than 40 miles from it. Maybe another time.
    Anyway, I am happy that all of you had the chance to meet and greet and eat.
    Stef
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    phoenixrising = Mystery Guest!
    I'm so happy for you, Jan! And for all our sisters who attended! It IS, indeed, EXTRAORDINARY to meet in person! To hug, hear voices and laughter! It's... it's... MAGICAL!!!

    And may I point out - your presence made it an INTERNATIONAL gathering! How cool is THAT?!?

    Kind regards, Susan
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508

    phoenixrising = Mystery Guest!
    I'm so happy for you, Jan! And for all our sisters who attended! It IS, indeed, EXTRAORDINARY to meet in person! To hug, hear voices and laughter! It's... it's... MAGICAL!!!

    And may I point out - your presence made it an INTERNATIONAL gathering! How cool is THAT?!?

    Kind regards, Susan

    Jean, you are so right, it
    Jean, you are so right, it was a whirlwind adventure..and I'd do it all over again....perhaps after somemore sleep though, LOL!

    Susan, the whole trip seems a little surreal but I have the pics to reassure myself it did happen :)
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    What an adventure!
    Doesn't it feel great to be spontaneous? I almost thought about attending myself but
    I had promised to house and dog sit that weekend.. ):

    But you know if it was me, me with my big mouth,would have been too excited and
    told everyone. How did you think of keeping it secret and "managed" (aka tortured us)
    to keep it secret?

    i am so glad you enjoyed it Jan.

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    aysemari said:

    What an adventure!
    Doesn't it feel great to be spontaneous? I almost thought about attending myself but
    I had promised to house and dog sit that weekend.. ):

    But you know if it was me, me with my big mouth,would have been too excited and
    told everyone. How did you think of keeping it secret and "managed" (aka tortured us)
    to keep it secret?

    i am so glad you enjoyed it Jan.

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    Jan, I would of never guessed our mystery guess was
    you.. Surreal to meet others who has walked this same journey, isn't it! I am so very happy you had the opportunity to swing this surprise.

    A trip of a lifetime - indeed.

    True sisterhood ...


    Vicki Sam
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    aysemari said:

    What an adventure!
    Doesn't it feel great to be spontaneous? I almost thought about attending myself but
    I had promised to house and dog sit that weekend.. ):

    But you know if it was me, me with my big mouth,would have been too excited and
    told everyone. How did you think of keeping it secret and "managed" (aka tortured us)
    to keep it secret?

    i am so glad you enjoyed it Jan.

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    I was a little late in my
    I was a little late in my final decision and it seemed to evolve from there. Then it seemed others became a little more excited so it was really easy for me keeping it a secret. I think it also played as a distraction to some who are going through a rough time and for a few minutes they may have forgotten their own personal pain. At least that's how it works when I'm down. I love hearing of happy events.

    hugs
    jan
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    VickiSam said:

    Jan, I would of never guessed our mystery guess was
    you.. Surreal to meet others who has walked this same journey, isn't it! I am so very happy you had the opportunity to swing this surprise.

    A trip of a lifetime - indeed.

    True sisterhood ...


    Vicki Sam

    Thank you Vicki, it was much
    Thank you Vicki, it was much needed!
    jan
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    VickiSam said:

    Jan, I would of never guessed our mystery guess was
    you.. Surreal to meet others who has walked this same journey, isn't it! I am so very happy you had the opportunity to swing this surprise.

    A trip of a lifetime - indeed.

    True sisterhood ...


    Vicki Sam

    Thanks for posting the pics.
    Thanks for posting the pics. Very happy that you got to go!


    Hugs, Jan
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000

    You know Stef, I didn't want
    You know Stef, I didn't want to let another one go by without attending. Life is or can be just too short and I think that's what helped me make up my mind....good fare rates helped too :)
    jan

    So glad that you got to go
    So glad that you got to go Jan. I bet it was a big surprise. Going to look at your pics of the sisters.

    Hugs, Megan
  • susie09
    susie09 Member Posts: 2,930

    I was a little late in my
    I was a little late in my final decision and it seemed to evolve from there. Then it seemed others became a little more excited so it was really easy for me keeping it a secret. I think it also played as a distraction to some who are going through a rough time and for a few minutes they may have forgotten their own personal pain. At least that's how it works when I'm down. I love hearing of happy events.

    hugs
    jan

    Sounds like it was a great
    Sounds like it was a great decision for you to go. Sounds like fun. I will look at your expressions page for the pictures.
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member

    phoenixrising = Mystery Guest!
    I'm so happy for you, Jan! And for all our sisters who attended! It IS, indeed, EXTRAORDINARY to meet in person! To hug, hear voices and laughter! It's... it's... MAGICAL!!!

    And may I point out - your presence made it an INTERNATIONAL gathering! How cool is THAT?!?

    Kind regards, Susan

    Happy you got to attend the
    Happy you got to attend the luncheon Jan. And, thanks for the pics of the pink sisters.


    Hugs, Debby
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    susie09 said:

    Sounds like it was a great
    Sounds like it was a great decision for you to go. Sounds like fun. I will look at your expressions page for the pictures.

    How wonderful that you went!
    How wonderful that you went! And, thanks for sharing pics for us.


    Leeza
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    aysemari said:

    What an adventure!
    Doesn't it feel great to be spontaneous? I almost thought about attending myself but
    I had promised to house and dog sit that weekend.. ):

    But you know if it was me, me with my big mouth,would have been too excited and
    told everyone. How did you think of keeping it secret and "managed" (aka tortured us)
    to keep it secret?

    i am so glad you enjoyed it Jan.

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    How absolutely wonderful for
    How absolutely wonderful for you Jan! So happy that you had so much fun. Can't wait to see more pics of the pink sisters.


    Sue :)
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    Ritzy said:

    How absolutely wonderful for
    How absolutely wonderful for you Jan! So happy that you had so much fun. Can't wait to see more pics of the pink sisters.


    Sue :)

    Jan -great trip
    So happy that you all had a wonderful time. Linda is amazing host. Always through you are from Phoenix.
    I hope Next time you will come to the SoCal
    Hugs
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member

    Jan -great trip
    So happy that you all had a wonderful time. Linda is amazing host. Always through you are from Phoenix.
    I hope Next time you will come to the SoCal
    Hugs

    So very happy that you went
    So very happy that you went Jan. Taking a look at your pics now.
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    Noel said:

    So very happy that you went
    So very happy that you went Jan. Taking a look at your pics now.

    Good for you Jan!
    i saw such lovely pictures on FB is there more here? i will check expressions, i would love to meet you all in person, it would be a dream come true... but being from Mt. maybe vegas would be feasable HMMMMMM...LOL! im happy you had a great time and it does my soul good to see your smiling faces :-)
    love and hugs,
    jackie
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    rjjj said:

    Good for you Jan!
    i saw such lovely pictures on FB is there more here? i will check expressions, i would love to meet you all in person, it would be a dream come true... but being from Mt. maybe vegas would be feasable HMMMMMM...LOL! im happy you had a great time and it does my soul good to see your smiling faces :-)
    love and hugs,
    jackie

    Hey Jackie,
    Vegas sounds good. I'm in!