Originally Posted By iamsally Welcome Tanyaj111. I remember when murfsmom was the *dear in the headlights* newbie. Now she is one of our favorites. December is going to be a month to remember.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien If it makes you feel any better Tanyaj111 this will be my sister and I's first ever meet as well, so there will be a couple of us newbies
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs I, too, was extremely nervous when I went to my first mini-meet a few years ago...I was alone and was hanging out with people who I had only seen pics of and chatted with on the boards...but it was very fun and very casual and we just hung out riding a couple of rides. It was the Big Official Meet in which I was nervouser I mean, it was as if the entire community had been lifted from the boards and transplanted right in front of me. But you know what? It was like a family reunion for these people: they were talking and chatting and conversing and moving their mouths and forming words and talking about work and their families and every day life. Many lifetime friends are made here... in fact, my local newspaper had an article about some of the LPers in the SF Bay Area a few years ago. And as for getting axed...I've never been axed by you people. Lynched, yes.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 I would totally love to attend one of these meets, however, the trips I'm going on are going to be The 2nd week of Novemeber, and the 26th of December (My birthday!) So, sadly, I'm afraid I'm going to miss all of you...
Originally Posted By LuLu Just wait, KittyPrincess, you'll get hooked and then you'll be planning your trips around LP meets!
Originally Posted By Tandelothien ^^Lol, that's what I did! We were only supposed to be going on one big trip next year but all the tlak about the big meet got me excited so I re-jigged the numbers so we could fit in a small trip to be at the big meet
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 I really wish I were able to do all of the December 5th meets. I will be in CA at that time, it's my 1 year anniversary December 6th, actually. But I don't think I could persuade him into going.
Originally Posted By LuLu Gee, doesn't he want to come to the BIG LP Meet at Naples Restaurant for your anniversary??? Details haven't been announced yet, but it'll be 11am-2, so you could still have a private evening event for you two
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 I'm definitly going to mention this to him, it sounds like alot of fun! Thank you for the info! I really don't have any friends, my husband is the only friend I have (my best friend!) LP is helping me not be so lonely while he's away in the Marine Corps. Thank you all!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt may we bring family to the meets? although I really wouldn't mind ditching them for a few hours
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I always bring my son and I've met others who've brought the whole brood. Had a wonderful time being driven on Autopia by Retlawfan's son and enjoyed spending time with he and his wife.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Good, DH keeps making fun of me for my "fake friends". I hope to meet everyone next summer!
Originally Posted By friendofdd Lots of people bring family and friends to the meets, however, friends and family not into LP tend to be bored pretty easily. After all, in addition to going on attractions, we talk a lot about stuff which doesn't interest them.
Originally Posted By iamsally >>>>>"fake friends"<<<<<<<??!!!!??? These are the realest friends ever. And fodd is right. Other people tend to get bored around us.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I think every bored family member can be won over eventually, don't you?
Originally Posted By yekcim I know I won't be bored. I can't wait to meet you all! This will be my first meet, too! Nice to "meet" you Tanyaj111 ... and the rest of my fellow newbies!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt >>>>>"fake friends"<<<<<<<??!!!!??? These are the realest friends ever. feel free to beat him with a wet churro!
