Originally posted by l&w: Update: I have been giving it some thought, and I think it would be easier if I just made all the food and the rest of you brought wine or cheese. Cooking for a crowd is nothing for me. I will keep it fairly simple with lots that I can do ahead so I can enjoy visiting with everyone! I will hire my sweet niece to clean up! How does that sound?? I have the allergy list so no worries.... As it gets closer I will need a final count. I will post directions later. Well...Wes will. If I do it you will all end up in Memphis!(or worse!) I can't wait to see everyone! Earline....that poem confirms it... you have to write us a song for a GTG! Linda
Linda, yes – I love your plan, You seem like the perfect hostess. Wine and cheese is such a breeze, The wine’s what I like mostest!
Since Brentwood is so very near to Nashville – Music City! To not write a song for our GTG would altogether be a pity. But music’s not my forte, Words have always been my mainstay.
I’ll sure try my darndest, Tho’ I’m in this blasted harness Of volunteering to do too many things! When my Lions brochure is finished And my responsibilites diminished, I’ll have a glass of wine and do hand springs! Maybe not in that order Even ‘tho I oughta Do my best and just let things fall where they will and look forward to the GTG!
(I wonder what pentameter that last line would be categorized as? )
I am trying to get a final count of who will be at the Nashville GTG on October 21st so that Linda can have a better idea of how much food/vino etc we will need to prepare.
When you have a moment, could you please let me know if you are definately going to be able to come to Nashville? I have also sent a PM to out to those of you who had expressed an interest in attending earlier.
Thanks all and have a great day! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
If you would like, PM me your airfare budget and timeframe and I will let you know if I come across any deals. Can't guarantee I will, but you never know with flights...
Hey guys,sorry that I've been soo long getting back. This is bidget time for me and between that and a heavy travel schedule ,I've had no time to pause and even think about anything but business. Judy and I will most likely come and the couple we often travel with may as well. If you can give me until Thursday,I should be able to give you a firm answer. Thanks. Jim and Judy
I just booked our tickets & hotel. We will be staying at the Brentwood Suites. We get in around 6 p.m. on Friday and have to be at the airport Sunday morning at 7 a.m. I don't want to inconvience anyone so should we book a shuttle or take a taxi?? The only transportation they offered on Expedia was limo service for $88.00 per person each way. .
Ginger, Wes & I will come and get you. I will be happy to leave you with a car too so you can go see some sites on Saturday morning and to get to our house Saturday late afternoon. It is no problem, we have four cars between the two of us. I am glad it worked out for you to come! Linda
Posts: 838 | Location: Nashville, TN USA | Registered: 11 September 2002
Thank you for your generous offer. We would really appreciate it, however, if you find that you are pressed for time, we can certainly take a taxi or shuttle to our hotel. We were thinking about maybe going to the zoo Saturday morning. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Ginger
Wowee zingarooties! Suncoast is gonna make it after all!
We're all gonna have such a good time! I can feel it in my bones. Ok, so I have a pain that could possibly be a fractured rib, but that isn't the pain I was talking about!
I have just booked a flight to Boston...and now realize it is the same weekend as our GTG. I am visiting my sister, so excited about that. But- I am so disapointed that I won't be able to make it to Nashville. I had planned to make the trip from Birmingham and was looking forward to meeting everyone. I will be watching for all the details...I travel to Italy vicariously all the time. Now I will have to attend the GTG the same way. Sandi
Sandi- Sorry you won't be able to make it. Hopefully next time!
Jim- Sorry you won't be able to join us this time as well.
I have a somewhat final count of people attending the GTG that I will post later today along with other GTG "facts" that people might like to know. I will start a new thread for this subject. Directions will be going out soon to everyone as well.
Just want to tell all of you Southeasterners how much I wish I could join all of you - it sounds like it will be too good!!! Have a great time, and have a prosecco for me!!!
Hi Everyone! Wes and I are so excited to host the southeastern GTG!! Below are the directions to our home. If your just going to use mapquest our address is 2719 Broyles Lane, Franklin 37069 Home Phone- 615-377-8919 cell phone- 615-708-7903
Is there anyone else besides Earline allergic to or dislike tomatoes?
We are going to meet at 4:00pm for drinks and appetizer's. We will shoot for dinner around 6:00-6:30. Hopefully we will eat outside so bring something warm to throw on. Bring a bottle of vino or anything else you want to. I will do dinner and Tina will make her killer bread pudding for dessert!! We will see you all on the 21st!
From I-24…..approaching Nashville from Atlanta
Exit at Bell Road and head West (Bell Road becomes Old Hickory Blvd, but DO NOT exit from I-24 onto Old Hickory….you’ll be so lost)….probably six miles until you cross I-65 at Brentwood….continue west on Old Hickory 4.5 miles from I-65 and turn south on Hillsboro Road…about 2.5 miles.
Turn Right on Sneed Road and head west exactly three miles.
Turn Right on Broyles Lane….we’re the 3rd driveway on the right….Yellow House with the Tin Roof at 2719 Broyles Lane.
From I-65 South at Brentwood, TN
Take Old Hickory West (RT 254) (Exit 73 or 74) 4.5 miles from I-65 and turn south on Hillsboro Road (RT 431)…about 2.5 miles.
Turn Right on Sneed Road and head west exactly three miles.
Turn Right on Broyles Lane….we’re the 3rd driveway on the right….Yellow House with the Tin Roof at 2719 Broyles Lane
Here is the list of people that will be attending the GTG. Drumroll please
Leslie, Brent, & Riley Kathy (kaydee), Charley & Kelly Ginger (suncoast) & Craig Tina (Tina in TN) and hubby Earline & Cal Dana (T-mac) and hubby Lyn & Joe Linda & Wes
Still hoping to hear from Judy in Birmingham and Lynne.
Ginger, The temps should be in the 70's during the day and the 50's at night. I suggest you check weather.com before you leave as weather changes very rapidly here. We will see you at the airport Friday night! Linda
Posts: 838 | Location: Nashville, TN USA | Registered: 11 September 2002
Yesterday we met Tina (from Tennessee) and she and Jim are excited about meeting everyone. I knew that kaydee and family would be there, but today I took a look at the thread and discovered that we already know several of the people who'll be there! (Kathy, Charley, and Kelly Wood, Leslie, Brent and Riley Erickson The McMahan's, and now Tina and Jim!)
Sadly we won't be in the states until Nov 1st, so please, post pictures and let us know how it went! (and food details too!)
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I can feel it in my bones. Ok, so I have a pain that could possibly be a fractured rib, but that isn't the pain I was talking about! 
