<p>Yes, I went to Madison and lived there a few years. Also lived in Lynchburg VA and have some properties there where we plan to retire. Currently living near Seattle.</p>
<p>I am real and also old. And I am expatriot of the sixties and looking forward to meeting any and all of you, and in particular, my particular friends who know who they are.</p>
<p>And, all my writing on CC has helped me…write! Thanks to y’all I am in the middle of my second novel. Started it when DS left for school Jan. 2nd and am up to page 90! </p>
<p>I have all my friends on CC to thank. To also get me used to being praised, flamed, ignored. All useful for a writer too shy to go public. Am working on it; up till now only poems and essays published.</p>
<p>But kidless, sniff, have to do something with myself besides teach. DS just got a girlfriend in NYC so he gave me 1/2 a day from dead week and off to be with girlfriend. And he just turned 18. And D is in London as most of you know, so you guys are now my mainstay and writing buddies.</p>
<p>I plan (in my fantasy of fantasies) to have a big book party that you will all be invited too.</p>
<p>The rest of the time I just decide my writing’s awful.</p>
<p>Thanks for remembering me. If I can, I’d like to be included in NYC in
Feb.</p>
<p>Xiggi, Confidentially, I did get Coffee at Costco.</p>
<p>Mythmom - you’re not a Myth??? False advertising!</p>
<p>Mythmom, from reading your posts, you’re one of the CCers I’d most like to meet.</p>
<p>And the coffee Binx got was Seattle’s Best (ground fresh-- yummm), bringing Barrons back into the conversation!</p>
<p>Bethievt-
There was a thread a couple of yrs ago about how old we were when we had our kids (and how long we’d been married). I had mine at 33 and 37 (so am right there with you). Someone, I forget who, had hers at 43. She has my nomination for sainthood (or insanity- not sure which).</p>
<p>To all the NYers-- if we get together in the 'burbs, will that work, or do we need to find a spot in the City? This is for my Feb. trip. Binx will be up in the next week or so–maybe she can get a gathering together of the first Atlanta- NY contingent!</p>
<p>Thank you so much HeliMomNYC. I’d be honored.</p>
<p>Well, I’m out in the 'burbs and have a very big house.</p>
<p>Had my kids at 36 and 38. Old. Young at heart.</p>
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binx - What a coincidence - you’ll be the same age as Jack Benny always was!</p>
<p>This sounds like it could be fun! I would love to meet you all.</p>
<p>jym626 - which 'burbs did you have in mind - Long Island or Westchester, or somewhere else? Also, did you have a particular day you were thinking about. I am a planner…lol. Actually, my calendar fills up with kid-obligations really quickly, so I like to get my stuff written down before they do. </p>
<p>binx - I know you said you will be in NY this Thursday. Which day were you thinking about for a CC get-together?</p>
<p>LImomof2-
If I get to choose, I’d pick the Westchester 'burbs, since that’s where I’ll be. Grand Central is just a trainride away,so we could go for cheesecake in the place in the bottom level-- (whats it called again???) My time will be limited as I have to do things for my dad during business hours on Fri the 22nd of Feb, and I return on Sun the 24th. that leaves Sat the 23rd for get-togethers. My internet access is very limited when I am up there, so will have to try to plan ahead.,</p>
<p>I’d love to join a Westchester get-together.</p>
<p>Mythmom - Count me in on the book party!</p>
<p>I think my dad would give most of you a run for your money on the age thing if he were on here. Let’s just say I have siblings pushing forty. :eek:</p>
<p>twinmom: Thanks for the vote of confidence. I’d love to have you here.</p>
<p>^^^ Yeah, corranged, but he didnt give birth to them!! Totally different animal!!</p>
<p>As for the westchester get together, the previous attempt was supposed to be at the Starbucks in Wykagyl on North Ave in New Rochelle. Its kinda small, but I am sure we could make it work. we picked that because I don’t remember how to get to too many other places! Other thoughts, or is this ok???</p>
<p>Hey, Binx and jym…I live in the 'burbs of Atlanta too and ALSO drive a mini cooper…so next Costco run, count me in! </p>
<p>Sadly, I will not be traveling to NYC next week, though. Soon, very soon!!!</p>
<p>^^^ We need to get another Atlanta gathering!! I feel in the minority for not having a small car!</p>
<p>I’ve met one other CC poster in real life, but my daughter has met TWO!</p>
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<p>HA! My mini was my “My baby is going off to college and I am really sad and I don’t want to drive a mini-van any more” consolation. It really does help…:)</p>
<p>I look forward to our gathering!</p>
<p>Thanks for responding so quickly jym626. I certainly will try to keep that Sat. free. I checked my calendar and realized that my kids will be on vacation that week, and we were talking about taking a trip then - but I will know within 2 weeks whether that will happen. As far as the where - Grand Central’s cheesecake place sounds like it would probably be more convenient for me - but since you will only be here for a short time, and you’re pressed for time, I might be able to make it to Westchester. It really depends on where I can leave my son for the day. If I can find someone to watch him for just a few hours, then Grand Central would definitely work out better as it’s a quicker trip. Since there’s no school that week, many of his friends will be away. Anyway, just keep me posted on the plans and I will do my best to join all of you whereever you meet.</p>
<p>Corranged - it sounds like I’m pretty close in age to your siblings - I’m 43. Is it strange for you, having siblings so much older than you? My kids are 4 years apart, and I thought that was a big gap…lol.</p>
<p>mythmom - Congrats on starting your novel, and keep up the good work. Writing 90 pages is very impressive! I would love to be included in your book party as well! Oh, and I don’t think you’re old!</p>
<p>Everyone is so nice! churchmusicmom: Will try to see you in NYC whenever you come. Us Barnard mums must make an effort.</p>
<p>Everyone else, before I see you must admit that middle age has made me, sigh, fat. My next project (actually working on it already) but must announce before I see anyone.</p>
<p>Especially after young, slim, glamourous comments. Wasn’t always like this.</p>
<p>churchmusicmom: Re: Barnard – do you think Anna Qunilen’s invitation is re the new prez?</p>
<p>To all: I have Time Share in the Manhattan Club, 56th and 7th. Lobby is amazing place to meet if we meet when I’m not teaching. Free to see on nice leather couches till we arrive, and a lovely little cafe one block away.
Just an idea.</p>
<p>mythmom-
No need to “confess” size-- we are <em>all</em> young and glamorous-- thats my story and I am sticking to it!!
Again, with my tight schedule when I am up there, all I will likely be able to carve out is sometime Saturday. Friday late afternoon/evening would possibly work (not sure yet) if we do something in Westchester, but not if we meet in the City. I don’t know my schedule yet, and my H may be on a business trip, trying to fly into NY from India, so things are still a little up in the air… (no pun intended)</p>