Brenda, that sounds really awesome.
Yesterday, my life's like, 'Uh-oh, pop quiz!' Today it's like, 'rain of toads.'
Xander ,'Beneath You'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 05, 2006 9:45:44 am PST #4183 of 10002
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Trudy Booth - Dec 05, 2006 9:53:15 am PST #4184 of 10002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Just for what its worth... The Prom doesn't have to be exactly the same thing its always been. It could be a boat thing or a barbecue joint thing or a big picnic thing or any number of things.
Pix - Dec 05, 2006 10:14:30 am PST #4185 of 10002
The status is NOT quo.
Brenda, that sounds perfect!
Trudy Booth - Dec 05, 2006 10:18:30 am PST #4186 of 10002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
We could go here: [link] (looks lovely, though I've never been)
Or we could go here: [link] (a little more homey, but I have been there and the staff is great)
The cons with a retreat center arrangement would be:
sorta isolated
transportation would involve more rentals/carpools
we'd have to bring our own liqour and deal with it ourselves though they would take care of the feeding of us (no liquor license)
The pros would be:
hiking, swimming, boating, etc.
inexpensive lodging with food included
a big bonfire for Prom
I think its worth considering something new. We do spend a lot of time hanging out with one another and a retreat setting would be ideal for that. Transportation is a little more complicated, but not unduly so and we'd save quite a bit of money.
brenda m - Dec 05, 2006 10:18:44 am PST #4187 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I think it has a lot of potential, being more able to do things our way. The people I spoke to were very nice, too.
Ginger - Dec 05, 2006 10:27:45 am PST #4188 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I can check it out. It's certainly a great location. I've passed The Highland Inn a million times and eaten in the restaurant on the first floor, but I never really processed it as a place to stay. It would be about 3/4 mile to Little Five Points and an easy shot to Virginia Highlands. Both have good restaurants and clubs, although I prefer the Little Five Points vibe.
I could pitch Atlanta as a location at length. We have the world's largest indoor aquarium; a decent art museum designed by two major architects, which has an ongoing relationship with the Louvre; a zoo with pandas; the Carter Center, which has the museum of Carter's presidency, plus exhibits; the MLK Center; and the world's largest piece of exposed granite.
If people are interested, I can set up a web page with Atlanta information.
I like the idea of being able to do our own catering. I'm sure there must be several bartenders in my friend-of-a-friend circle. That circle includes a number of musicians, so I could probably scare up some equipment.
Hil R. - Dec 05, 2006 10:41:14 am PST #4189 of 10002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Brenda, that looks really great.
Trudy Booth - Dec 05, 2006 10:53:17 am PST #4190 of 10002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Brenda, that looks great.
Pix - Dec 05, 2006 11:19:37 am PST #4191 of 10002
The status is NOT quo.
I'd love to hear more about the retreat idea and/or Atlanta, too!
Ailleann - Dec 05, 2006 11:45:57 am PST #4192 of 10002
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The Silver Bay one reminds me of Dirty Dancing.
Retreating with the Buffistas sounds grand!