How exciting! It's on my calendar. I'm so looking forward to meeting Inge!

Wishing everyone a fabulous time, I'll be getting ready for two weeks in Ireland!

This is soooo cool! I'm in and and I can't wait!!! Thanks for the announcement and invitation, Angie.

I put it on my calendar! I should be able to make it! Inge, it will be great to meet you! And Cocolion! and Mary! and maybe Suz?! Can I just say, I think I'm more excited than if you said [insert any celebrity name here] was coming to town, Angie.

Ok, so I see the doc tomorrow and if she can get me straightened out, I will be there. Looking at flights tonight. I am so excited.

Vicki - SQUEEEE!! This is amazing! And your sweet words made my day. (loving all the plans for yummy treats too, count me in

Mary and Anna - Thanks very much for all the great tips for hotels and transportation.

Caro - How I wish you could join us.

Rabbit - I'm holding thumbs that you'll be able to make it.

Janet - The bike ride sounds fantastic. And yes, let's do that hobbit's second breakfast!-) Perhaps you could PM Angie to chat about alternative dates?

Sveta - Nope:-) I'm not dreaming (I checked;-), so neither are you! And: we need to figure out a way to make those "buts" go away. Flying back through Toronto isn't an option this time, but I am not saying it will never happen. In fact, I hope we can make that happen some day too! Also: I like your girl math skills (but would feel bad if you had to skip NAS because of me-(

Dashielle - I'm holding thumbs right there with you.

Zap - Thank you so much for chiming in. You will be missed, sweet lady.

Jeanne - We will absolutely be thinking of you. And fingers crossed for an East Coast or NY Gathering.

Marmee - Yay, terrific!

TraceyLiz - Thank you so much. And yes, you have your brilliant Ireland trip coming up. We want to hear all about it.

Sheila - Oh, how wonderful!

Firecracker - More excellent news, yay. (and your your celebrity remark is making me blush. That's so sweet of you to say.

Deb - I am so hoping that everything can be sorted soon. It would be brilliant if you could join us!

I am still speechless, fab ladies. And very touched. You bet you'll all be getting a huge hug when we get together!-)

Inge and Angie I am so sorry I can't be there! But it sounds like wonderful fun and I will delight vicariously through all the pictures that I am counting on!

This is a lovely post to read, and I can feel the excitement and joy! The gathering isn't in the cards for me, but I anxiously await a recap and photos.

What fun this would be. I would love to make it!

As Mariana said, this is a fun post to read, and the excitement is palpable! This is probably not in the cards for me, either, but I'm already looking forward to reading all about it and seeing pics.

The numbers are growing. WOW. Absolutely brilliant.

ROFL !!! I was about to google "Cox Castle" because I had no idea where that was. DUH ! How wonderful she is coming. : ) I would so love to go. I will have to see.

How fun! I've always wanted to see Seattle, too bad I am booked that weekend.

My flight is booked with cancellation insurance. Yea!!!

Oh fun! And potentially doable. As long as I bring good shoes for walking...!

If only! So happy for all of you that get to attend.

How exciting for everyone. I hope we get to see some pics of all the fun.

Shevia - We will miss you! And you bet we will take pics:-)
Marianna, Windchime and Missvee - No doubt there will be photos and lots of "Seattle stories".
Jamie - That would be fab!
Angie - Agreed!!-)
Isabel - You cracked me up:-)) And I'm holding thumbs that you can make it.
Lisa - Such a shame -((
Ambergreen - Yay! And you bet I'll be wearing comfy shoes too.
Cheryl - Thank you, sweet lady.

Deb - Yezzz!! Incredible news, wow!!! This keeps getting better and better.

I am so thrilled and touched_

My husband said I could book time with Angie for my 50th. Perhaps I should make it a trip to meet everyone? As a non-frequent forum participator, would I be crashing your party?

You know, I keep wishing I could summon up the confidence to fly over on my own. I could just about afford it...

WOW. I’m so touched. Thanks for the wonderful YLF spirit.

Oh, Angie, you made my day! Please put me down for a maybe!

Of course you wouldn't be crashing the party, Paula. Au contraire!! We will welcome you with open arms!! ETA: ooh I just read your update. YAY!!

Diane - I am so moved by this that I want to come over right now and give you a huge big hug__

Angie - Thank you so much for taking care of all the logistics!

OH!!! SUPER FUN! Yes I am 100% in, for the 27th and any other date that pops up. Inge I can't wait to meet you I was going to plan a North Sound meetup to hit the outlet mall up in Tulalip in September, so maybe you can come see my neck of the woods as well

(Denise! I am also super excited to meet you in person. And to see Mary and Vicki again, how awesome that you gals will be flying out!)

Excellent, Aida and Paula. Hitting the Outlet Malls in your neck of the woods during Inge's stay will be superb. Maybe get in touch with Ann about that, since she had the same idea.

Now we stand at:

Angie, count me in! Wouldn't miss it. Please let me know if I can help out in any way as well!

Yay, Jenava. You'll have your hands full 8 months pregnant by then - but you're sweet to offer. xo

Now we are at:

Me too Inge

Oh WOW- I am so excited for you guys!

I'm marking my calendar and crossing fingers this will work out for me. Would be a dream come true to meet Inge, Angie and all the other fabbers!