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CTW · Rear Admiral Joined: 10 Sep 2004 Posts: 691

I will be in Orlando for Thanksgiving at my daughter's house with our family. But it is a pretty bad time for hotels etc. It is peak season but anyone who is there, I would love to meet and say hello. Disney is fun!

We are going to DC for the inauguration and if there are others coming I would be happy to reserve a room for a cocktail get together or something even if it isn't the Big Event.

As for the Big Event I am in for anywhere anytime. I haven't visited Texas so that would be a real treat!!!! And I want to go to Crawford.
Wow more and more I like that idea TEXAS. But if we decide on Florida all of us here could work together to get it organized. CTW

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Rurik · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 9:54 pm Post subject:

Hey!! I just got anothr neat idea (We've alredy established that's as dangerous as a Second Lieutenant with a map Smile

) But here goes - Let's have our celebration in Cambodia at Christmas Wink

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Guest · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:11 pm Post subject:

I'm a little too poor to be there, but I will be there in spirit! God bless all Swifties, POWs, and all here! Party hardy!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing

MJB · LCDR Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 425

This is an outstanding idea - and I would love to look forward to a big bash say...in January (when fares are lower and hotels are open)...in sunny South Texas (centrally located...home of some of our heros)...with good food, good beer and good friends! Very Happy

It would be so nice to meet so many of you in person, and say "thanks" for all of the hard work done so far.
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Tacan70UDN · PO2 Joined: 05 Sep 2004 Posts: 392

I could see Texas! Waiting for details! Very Happy

Kimmymac · Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 10:29 pm Post subject:

If you guys are serious...are you serious?

I would be glad to set it up if you are.

I am thinking: After the holidays. In Texas. Either the coast, if we have sport fisherman, or the hill country, just because it is so beautiful. We could always go to LBJ's ranch. ACK!

PM me if you have other ideas, or just if you are really interested in doing this.
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wwIIvetsdaughter · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 2:19 am Post subject:

Texas! In Crawford! The town would welcome the Swifties and if possible, given enough lead time and an invitation W. could positon himself at the Western WH and find himself attending. Waco is the closest large city and has the facilities (moderate hotels etc.). Perhaps an inquiry to Crawford City Fathers and the ball could start rolling...... Very Happy

For those needing to fly in Dallas is about two hours north and San Antonio about two hours south, Houston two hours southeast.

SooZQ · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 2:26 am Post subject:

I suggest Washington for the Inaguration of the President.
Hope we can have a big Veterans contingent present and celebrating! Wink

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Marine4life · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 2:28 am Post subject:

I have an idea. Since finance and time off work will make it impossible for some to attend why don't we group up by state. That would make it fair for everyone. Then if there is a small group they could just go to the neighboring state. We could compile all the pictures from all of the parties and sort of make a year book so to speak. Then in the future we could join more groups until we have it down to one. That would take about 4 years, just in time to celebrate Hillaries defeat. Just an idea so everyone has a chance to celebrate and meet some of the crew. Semper Fi.
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Rurik · Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:14 am Post subject:

M4L, You've got a great idea. But why not do BOTH?

I do think we want, we need a big national celebration.
But local or regional gatherings should be held also. Both to celebrate and also to ge together with people who could form a network of local organizations. such a network with an informal regional character could be very effective for any next campaign.
I've been planning to rais this issue myself.

And I've noticed that Minnesota appears to have been blessed with somewhat more than its fair share of activists. I'm an ex-Minnesotan, and I make it back to Beirut-on-Missisippi about once a month. If the Minnesota delegation plans a meeting, give me a little advance notice please.
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MJB · LCDR Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 425

MJB · LCDR Joined: 14 Aug 2004 Posts: 425

For a national gathering, how about the 3-day President's Day weekend/federal holiday?

Waco or San Antonio...

Food...

Beer...

Music...

Friends...
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