how about a FG meetup

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:45 pm

http://www.cheapflights.com/flights/London/Washington/

Check this out Pheasy. There's a flight from Washington DC to London for 8 days.... price is $155 but tax included brings it up to about $523....from 1/16 to the 23. It seems cheaper to go to London than Birmingham...At least it's a non-stop flight.

Could not find anything cheaper but will keep looking...:-5

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:18 pm

jimbo;721202 wrote: ok me and suzy will get the ww fund off to a start ,we will donate a £10

i nominate immy to look after it and book the ticket :wah:

you guys done it for me once and i'll never forget it :-4

so its about time i returned the favour :-6

how about bristol for the venue

Bristol's so far from me to be able to visit but I'll chip in £20 for WW.

Where do I mail it? I have a paypal account.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:25 pm

WonderWendy3;721568 wrote: Awww....my kids would have you begging me to stay and letting you take my place in ohhh about maybe 10 minutes!!:wah:

And to answer you earlier, yes I'd fly out of DC or BWI, whichever had the cheapest rates, I can go to either one in DC...Richmond is closer but more expensive to fly out of usually....the drive to dc isn't bad.

Momma always told me not to argue with an Irish woman!!:D

Bring it ONNNNNN....I would love it!

Aww bless them - they would be on the phone in mins..... Mom there's this crazy British lady here - what were you thinking!

All joking aside Wendy, what do you think - could this happen? :-4

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:36 pm

ThePheasant;721628 wrote: Aww bless them - they would be on the phone in mins..... Mom there's this crazy British lady here - what were you thinking!

All joking aside Wendy, what do you think - could this happen? :-4

I would love it to happen, we'd have to figure out the details...but I'm willing to give it a shot! I am so overwhelmed by everyones generosity.....just so lovely...thank you everyone!:-4:-4

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 5:43 am

Kathy Ellen;721591 wrote: http://www.cheapflights.com/flights/London/Washington/

Check this out Pheasy. There's a flight from Washington DC to London for 8 days.... price is $155 but tax included brings it up to about $523....from 1/16 to the 23. It seems cheaper to go to London than Birmingham...At least it's a non-stop flight.

Could not find anything cheaper but will keep looking...:-5

The 16th being a Wednesday I should be able to meet you at Heathrow and make your life a misery until I dump you on the through train to Bristol if that would help.

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:10 am

abbey;721611 wrote: Bristol's so far from me to be able to visit but I'll chip in £20 for WW.

Where do I mail it? I have a paypal account.

Maybe London would be better for Transport etc...

but I will do anywhere

Abbey i will pick you up if you like,

where abouts in Manchester are you chicky?

cos I am only in Leeds which can be only 1/2 hour on the motorway.

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:39 am

so have we got a firm date yet?:-3

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:45 am

neffy;721716 wrote: so have we got a form date yet?:-3

11-18-07

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:47 am

Virgin Atlantic seems to have some really decent fares.

Flight 012 - The London Shuttle

Boston

$184*

Nov 20, 2007 - Dec 07, 2007

Dec 24, 2007 - Mar 23, 2008Flight 040 - The High Riser

Chicago

$187*

Nov 20, 2007 - Dec 18, 2007

Dec 24, 2007 - Mar 23, 2008Flight 008 - The Lo Pro

Los Angeles

$238*

Nov 20, 2007 - Dec 07, 2007

Dec 24, 2007 - Mar 23, 2008Flight 006 - The Trance Atlantic

Miami

$254*

Dec 24, 2007 - Mar 23, 2008

Flight 010 - The Suite Dream

New York (JFK) and Newark

$164*

Dec 24, 2007 - Mar 23, 2008

Flight 016 - The Recline Air

Orlando

$235*

Nov 20, 2007 - Dec 07, 2007

Dec 24, 2007 - Mar 23, 2008Flight 020 - The Fly Chi

San Francisco

$230*

Nov 20, 2007 - Dec 07, 2007

Dec 24, 2007 - Mar 23, 2008

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:51 am

Remember to add the tax Nomad:wah: That trip above was $155 and an added $300 for tax...seriously...:-5

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:33 am

how about January 25th - 27th 2008?

:-3

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:29 am

well that sounds good to me giggle;)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:14 am

How does this sound. for WW...think it's the cheapest and it's non stop. Can you believe all the extra money for taxes...what's that all about?????

Sorry, can't seem to copy & paste the full info on this page.

Virgin Airlines

from Departure/Arrival Airports & Times Dates/Duration Flight No. Cabin/Fare Type Class

USD 358.00

per adult

This booking earns

3,672 miles Outward 19:15 Depart Washington (IAD)

07:05 Arrive London (LHR) + 1 day

Thu 24 JAN

6 hours , 50 minutes VS022 Economy

lowest N

Return 12:00 Depart London (LHR)

15:25 Arrive Washington (IAD)

Mon 28 JAN

8 hours , 25 minutes VS021 Economy

lowest N

Special Offer Fare Conditions Fare Breakdown

The prices displayed above are subject to change but will be confirmed when your booking is completed

total is $522 including tax

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:20 am

$522 roundtrip?

Not bad.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:22 am

Jacks Dad, I just can't believe how much you have to pay in taxes...it's mind-boggling:-5

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:39 am

wow $522 dollers

we are no too far of that now,

i agree Kathy $300 dollers just for taxes, i wonder why

I have just worked out that is 255 pound for us Brits,

WW3 see if you can work to that date and we can work towrads getting this FG meet off the ground.

yipeee

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:13 pm

WOW!!! You guys are too awesome....I was wondering how long it takes to get there, looks like averaging 8 hours or so...so if I left thursday and came back Sunday....would that work? That way I would only take off 3 days off from work, I could take Monday to relax maybe....I am looking for my birth certificate! I need to find it and figure out the whole ss# card thing...

This is so cool! :yh_dance

JacksDad · Post by **JacksDad** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 1:01 pm

Oh yeah,

I forgot about passports.

Hmm.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:27 pm

jimbo;721915 wrote: i'm looking forward to this big time

why cant you usa fg'ers just charter a private jet so all my fave uncle samites can come over

I was gonna ask how many of us "mericans" are planning on coming???

And trust me Jimbo, if there was a way I could (I'm playing the lottery more now than ever) I would charter a private plane and bring over whom-ever wanted to come and pay for it all!!!:-4:-4

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:30 pm

End of January sound good to me. Wendy we could fly out together from Washington to Heathrow. Or from Charlottesville..........

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:31 pm

weeder;722035 wrote: End of January sound good to me. Wendy we could fly out together from Washington to Heathrow. Or from Charlottesville..........

That would be awesome! I was hoping you would say that:-4....I would think Washington would be a little closer for me.

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:27 am

weeder;722035 wrote: End of January sound good to me. Wendy we could fly out together from Washington to Heathrow. Or from Charlottesville..........

We are only 20 mins from Heathrow so Jim and I could collect you

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:01 am

OK. I have a paypal account, don't know how I tell people where to send money but I'm working on that - if anyone knows please enlighten me.

What would be easier would be if anyone in the UK wants to donate could they please send me a cheque - I'll bank it and put the dosh in a savings account so that it can earn money at a pitiful rate until it's needed.

If you want to contribute please pm me and I'll give you details of where to send the money.

What I won't do is publically thank people. We've done that in the past and if my memory serves me well some people didn't like that as they felt that it put pressure on others to give when they we not able or willing to do so. However I will let senders know when money is received and I will keep a list for WW to see who gave unless you wish to remain anon.

I hope that everyone agrees that I'm ok to send to, I am honest and trustworthy (well, I would say that, wouldn't I!!) and none of the money will go towards the 'Send Immy on a World Cruise' fund, although that fund is a little low now I think of it............................

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:25 am

weeder;722035 wrote: End of January sound good to me. Wendy we could fly out together from Washington to Heathrow. Or from Charlottesville..........

Wendy, I thought you were south of me. The tickets are cheaper from Washington... but when you get back, you have a very long ride to get home. Also, long term parking in Washington is a lot of money.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:41 am

weeder;722132 wrote: Wendy, I thought you were south of me. The tickets are cheaper from Washington... but when you get back, you have a very long ride to get home. Also, long term parking in Washington is a lot of money.

I'm South of Washington DC of about an hour....In the Fredericksburg Area. I could take the metro up to National/Reagan, not sure about Dulles...either way....I wouldn't have to pay too much for parking, or get a family member to take me.

I am in total shock over this and just can't believe that it can actually happen.

Thank you to my NON-evil twin for taking care of everything, and I remember the whole thanking people in the thread deal too...I want to say thank you and give out big hugs to everyone -- so beware...if you are one of THOSE kind people....YOU will get hugged!!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:48 am

jimbo;722159 wrote: its hardly an incentive is it :wah::wah:

i mean thats nice of you

ooops, I didn't think of that.....geesh, what was I thinking?:-2

Oh well, if it makes the "bald people" happier, I won't kiss thier bird poopied heads!!:wah:

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:02 am

jimbo;722166 wrote: boy your on form today

i'll be wearing a hat no bird poop no kisses

I guess you'll be wearing the ONLY hat that Wisey has given out!! :rolleyes: I have to fly all the way over there to see it...and the man lives in MY own country!! geesh.....

:wah:

No, there is NO bitterness to be detected over Wisey giving Jimbo a hat and NOT his own fellow American!!---NONE NONE NONE!!:D

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:16 am

WonderWendy3;722173 wrote: I guess you'll be wearing the ONLY hat that Wisey has given out!! :rolleyes: I have to fly all the way over there to see it...and the man lives in MY own country!! geesh.....

No, there is NO bitterness to be detected over Wisey giving Jimbo a hat and NOT his own fellow American!!---NONE NONE NONE!!:D
I will send you one, on condition that you take an extra with you and get a pic of Spot wearing it while Jess looks on in a jealous fit.:wah:

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:29 am

YZGI;722181 wrote: I will send you one, on condition that you take an extra with you and get a pic of Spot wearing it while Jess looks on in a jealous fit.:wah:

You have a deal!!

But if Jesse hurts me, I'm sending you the doctor bill!!

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:42 am

'sigh' ...... :-4

I have enjoyed watching you plan this. I have even debated on how I could fly with you Wendy - I'm sure we could fill an 8 hour flight sharing a few laughs. :wah:

But I have to fly to UK later in the year to sort out our visas. Just make sure you all take loads of pictures and post them each day :-4

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:33 am

ThePheasant;722192 wrote: 'sigh' ...... :-4

I have enjoyed watching you plan this. I have even debated on how I could fly with you Wendy - I'm sure we could fill an 8 hour flight sharing a few laughs. :wah:

But I have to fly to UK later in the year to sort out our visas. Just make sure you all take loads of pictures and post them each day :-4

Well there's the perfect excuse for another meet-up then :-6

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:34 am

aww Pheasy

when do you come over to the UK?

This is soo exciting,:D

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:00 pm

I really dont have the time to read the thread so can someone PLEEEEEASE let me know about the finances (where do I send the money)

Cheers me dears x

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:13 am

WonderWendy3;722189 wrote: You have a deal!!

But if Jesse hurts me, I'm sending you the doctor bill!!

ya safe hun but that ygzi is a scasnfraser

i have a plan jim keep ya hat close

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:15 am

YZGI;722181 wrote: I will send you one, on condition that you take an extra with you and get a pic of Spot wearing it while Jess looks on in a jealous fit.:wah:

dam you man i will have my revenge

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:17 am

Just so that you know I have a couple of donations on their way to me.

I don't want to embarrass anyone by pming those who pledged - so could I ask that anyone who wants to get rid of, I mean send Wendy over here please could they PM me.

Thanks :-4

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:24 am

jimbo;722582 wrote: :wah::wah:

before i pledge my bit she is going back again right ?????:wah:
Well that does depend on if we get enough for a return ticket!!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:04 am

I thought I was gonna move in with Jimbo and Suzy????:yh_angel:yh_kiss

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:30 am

WonderWendy3;722613 wrote: I thought I was gonna move in with Jimbo and Suzy????:yh_angel:yh_kiss

Nah, you've got a tent in my backgarden with squirrels jumping on it to keep you awake!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:00 am

jimbo;722646 wrote: better make that just suzy i'm moving out

dont you two gang up on me enough online without doing it under my own roof

Ha....ummmm, let me think......NO!!:wah:

Immy...a tent??? I would LOVE that as long as there are NO boogey men to get me!!

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:21 am

WonderWendy3;722665 wrote: Ha....ummmm, let me think......NO!!:wah:

Immy...a tent??? I would LOVE that as long as there are NO boogey men to get me!!

Killer squirrels and trained attack frogs OK?

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:30 am

Imladris;722675 wrote: Killer squirrels and trained attack frogs OK?

Ribbitt....NO

:wah:

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:59 am

:wah:

I will PM you immy,

I don't have a cheque book, or i do but i don't where it is. :wah:

I will pm you know Hun,