thanks Debs for the info. I pm'd Jenn and I think I did it right but I haven't heard from her yet.

It's about an hour to where we are going, so I figure we should leave by 3pm to get us there by 4 or 4:15 depending on traffic.

See you guys Saturday!!

I hope you all have fun!

On a side note, are we doing another holiday lunch, like last year?

Nicole,

Yes, I hope that we will be having another holiday lunch at Maggiano's. We can open that up for discussion now, if you want.

I know a bunch of people (like me) have off over the holiday, but others dont. So, to those with not-as-flexible schedules...when would be good for you????

Thursday, December 27th?
Friday, December 28th?
Saturday, December 29th?

I wouldn't try for any other days due to New Year's Eve and Christmas, so when do you want to plan for? And what time?

Debby - we're not sure if we're going out of town for the holidays as yet. I'll let you know though because I'm addicted to Maggiano's!! And I have to bring the official photographer of the goils - my dh lol!!

I'm off over the holidays this year!! I can come, any day is good for me, just let me know.

Are we talking about lunch or dinner for the holiday gathering at Maggianos? I can get a better idea if I can make it if I know that.

Lunch, baby, lunch. Dinner costs more, and it is harder to book.

Plus, as an added bonus of meeting for lunch, you can enjoy the leftovers for dinner while they are still fresh! LOL!!!

I vote for Friday lunch.

Well I definitely cannot do lunch on Friday. I have to work and my supervisor always takes vacation from Christmas eve thru day after NY so I can't request time off. Sun is probably the best I can do since I work on sats too.

RE: Maggiano's. Sunday, December 30th? Kind of getting close to New Year's. But that is up to the majority.

RE: Saturday at NJRWA. Hey...what time does the book fair start???? I just pulled it up and it says 4pm! So, we sure don't want to be strolling in at 4pm or later!!! Gotta push up the meeting times now.

Lora and I are heading to meet up with Jenn and Maureen. Then heading over to Michelle's.

Debby,

I looked too and it says 4 PM to 5:30 PM! So I guess we need to get there before then.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday.

Saturday is a coming!!! I can't wait, it'll be great to see you guys again.

As for Sunday December 30th, I don't know that is kind of cutting it close. I will probably have to work that day, unless I know for sure we are having lunch--then I can put in for it, I got a job at Borders Express near my house and start next week.

Yay me!!!!

Well, I went to one of the sources regarding bringing books from home. I emailed Julia Quinn yesterday and here's what she told me:



So, I'm going to bring my two books and just follow her to whatever "room" they assign.

I wonder if our totes will be considered "outside books"?

Can someone please help me. I would like to catch a ride for Sat or at least follow someone. Michelle could you PM me your address so I meet you there.
thanks,
Andrea

Andrea, I sent you a pm........so hopefully you'll get it soon.

I talked to Jenn today. She has strepp and will not be joining us. Neither will Maureen, as she has got kid stuff happening.

It will just be me and Lora...trying not to get lost getting to your house, Michelle. Stay by the phone...we might be calling for help! LOL!

Awhh that sucks that Jenn and Maureen can't come. I figure we should leave around 2:30 to get us there by 3:30 or 3:45 depending on traffic.

I told Andrea to be at my house around 2:15, so somewhere around that time would suffice. See y'all tomorrow!!

We are leaving my area at 12n or a smidge earlier....so we should be there in good time.

HOLY CRAP!!!!!

I posted the wrong hotel...

The conference will be held on October 5-6, 2007 at The Sheraton at Woodbridge Place Hotel.

Here's the direction link: http://www.njromancewriters.org/conference/conferencedriving.html

From the New Jersey Turnpike:

Take exit 11 off NJTP to Garden State Parkway North to Exit 131A (Wood Avenue), at fourth traffic light make a right (the street sign reads Thornall St.), at the third traffic light, make a right on Gill Lane. The Sheraton is located 1 ½ miles on the right.

From Garden State Parkway:

Traveling South: Take exit 130 to Route 1 North. Continue ½ mile, the Sheraton is on the left. Make a u-turn at the traffic light.

Traveling North: Take Exit 131A (Wood Avenue), at fourth traffic light make a right (the visible street sign will read Thornall St.), at the third traffic light, make a right on Gill Lane. The Sheraton is located 1 ½ miles on the right.

So... we're at how many people now?

1. Me
2. Michelle
3. Sangeeta
4. Andrea
5. Debby
6. Lora

I may have to call the restaurant to alter our reservation. If anyone else is coming let me know ASAP. A few of you have my cell phone number if you need to reach me.

Robyn and the gang,

I had every intention to meet with everyone at the book fair today.... but what I hadn't counted on was an early morning (2:30 am) run to the emergency room on Wednesday, being admitted and having surgery on Thursday to remove my gall bladder. I got home late this afternoon.

They sure do things fast these days thanks to laperoscopic techniques.... revolving door surgery.

Maybe next year.... oh well.... I am in no shape to even think thanks to some seriously strong DRUGS that they have me on.

Momma,

Glad to hear you're ok; but so sorry to hear of your ordeal. Take the drugs and rest as long as you can!

Betty D

Sorry to hear about your surgery, glad things went well and hope you are feeling better soon.

I have some photos from Saturday on my website. Geets & Debby, if you e-mail me any photos you want hosted, I'll add them to my page.

Here's the link: Book Fair Pics

Patty, I hope you're feeling better.

I'm glad to see your pictures Robyn. Thanks for posting the link!

I'm sure you all had a wonderful time!

Can I say I'm so jealous you got to meet JULIA QUINN???!!!