<p>I have some close childhood friends ( 4 of us) that live in the same state as me. We get together several times of year. Each drives several hours to meet at a central location in a small, who the heck knows where, village. We found a hotel that serves lunch and allows usu to sit, drink wine (not too much) and talk for hours. We love these times together. Sometimes we do other things. A few years ago we went white water rafting. We want to do a wine tour one weekend. But finding a weekend we are all available is difficult.</p>
<p>We have additional childhood friends that live further away, ie across country. We all get together every few years for an overnight. There are 8 of us. So finding a time acceptable to all is very difficult.</p>