Sadly I have to work in the am til about 6pm but might try to spin down there. So a "Possible bornieo Plus 1" :)

...Dude, we didn't charm it, we owned it !!! (in fact we could probably buy it right now).

Don't fret none, we'll get back there when your economy is stable, your health system is fixed, and Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock says all is OK... ;)

Hugs from The Stoat.

Yes to both!

Oh Tay Den

I was just talking to Wendy and we're figuring everyone who's planning to attend the GCV shindig has probably spoken up by now. If any of you want to bring goodies and haven't spoken up yet, just say so and we'll cross that off our Saturday shopping list.

We were getting a little worried the crowd would grow beyond our ability to handle it, but with folks spread out between the villa, the pool (bring those swimsuits!) and the bbq area we're thinking everybody should have enough room to have a good time without being overly cramped.

Wendy wanted me to be sure to let everyone know that if you want to get together during the next few days, you should drop her a PM. I think she'll probably be online later tonight after they get dinner sorted out. Her group will be in town until Wednesday of next week.

I'll be there Friday through Sunday and the same goes for me. If you wanna meet up, let me know.

I can't wait to see you all and I know Wendy feels the same.

See you on Saturday!

Depending on how hungry my family is that morning, we might unload some brunch leftovers. Possibly things like fruit salad, bagels. I don't think leftover fritata will travel so well.

Wow! Lots of people! This will be fun, but we will have to be careful about not getting too large a congregation in one area. Like Sam said, we'll have swimming (in any of the hotel pools, not just the villa's). This is such a cool place- best investment we ever made- ty, Sam! So glad to be here finally, and so very much looking forward to seeing you guys! Bobbi says hi, and so does ToriBear. :-)

While riding the Mark Twain the other day to ooh-and-ah over the new stuffed animals, we came upon a real cat sitting 2 feet from an AA bobcat. Everyone was way more excited about the real cat.

ZOMG HORSE!!!1

Haha I tweeted that. As we approached the teepees with the real horse next to them everyone was all excited- IT'S REAL! So amusing.

We will definitely bring something, but I have no idea what. I'm toying with the idea of a Persian rice dish of some kind, but I might change my mind between now and Saturday.