Hey All,

I know the TN forums aren't that active or happening, but Kentucky isn't too far and neither is north Alabama. How many folks out there would be interested in a get together around Nashville? I would be more than happy to put one together. I am full of ideas and I have a few contacts where I could get us some deals on food and lodging. :) No specific date or anything yet, just trying to get a count of possibly interested folks.

Thanks much!! :)

Jenn

Depending on gas prices (or airfares) I'll try to come down and visit!!

I could handle that. However, I have to be back to work on Saturday afternoon. If I have enough of a notice though, I could put in for time off. I am in Kentucky and Nashville is a 2hr drive for me. Would love to come. Keep me posted.

Depending on gas prices (or airfares) I'll try to come down and visit!!

That would just be fantastic. I will definitely put in for time off if you are coming MrsD!

Depending on gas prices (or airfares) I'll try to come down and visit!!


You don't wanna drive. It's too dang long. We might have to take up a collection for your flight though! ;)

Jenn

I would love to come. I am only 70 miles from Nashville. Count me in!!!

Pam

I'm in let me know the time ,place, and date. I'm in nashville .

I'm new to PTO but would love to go to a get togeher. I'm in Georgia.

Deb

YAH!
;)

We have enough to almost get a big corner booth at a nice restaurant! ;)

Know others in your general area? Send 'em over to add to the list.

YAH!
Jenn

I would LOVE to be able to come...I'm like 4 hours away from Nashville (give or take a little)...so, I would definitely try and make it. :yes:

I'm 30 minutes away from the 'ville. I would love 2G2.

YAH!! :)

Honestly, I am looking for a magic number of 10 probably would come's and we are getting closer! :)

A big dork!
Jenn

I told CJJACK she was being added to my count... at least as a maybe! ;)

Jenn

I can do it as well! Nashville is only 3 hours away! As long as it is on a weekend it is so doable! I am so excited! Can you tell?!?!

YAH! If I count Mrs D, you make 10!!! :) Good enough for me!!!

Any suggestions of a time? I think it should be a weekend too.

So, when!? :)

Sooner or later? I am flexible!

Jenn

Hey, I would love to get to meet you all! If there is anyway I can be there, I will!! I am only 2 and a half hours away!

How about towards the end of the summer? July/August? Is this ok?

How about the first or second weekend in August?

Jenn

Both of those sound very good to me Jenn :D

Depending on gas prices (or airfares) I'll try to come down and visit!!
Mrs D...Ill split the gas with you!! I wanna go!! (My family reunion is during that time and we camp all week but if I know in advance, I might be able to take a quick overnight trip! - first weekend anyway)

Hey All,

I know the TN forums aren't that active or happening, but Kentucky isn't too far and neither is north Alabama. How many folks out there would be interested in a get together around Nashville? I would be more than happy to put one together. I am full of ideas and I have a few contacts where I could get us some deals on food and lodging. :) No specific date or anything yet, just trying to get a count of possibly interested folks.

Thanks much!! :)

Jenn

Hey went to see my baby in Covington KY twice got the Hyatt Regency Cinncinatti for $40 a night
Then got Nasville Prime Time Suites for $40 and drove up from Atlanta 4 hours. Central Time made up an hour and make it to see him for 2 hr Saturday visits.
Look at this web page and areas you want to stay then bid at PRiceline to get room 4**** or 3**** hotels.
Deb

August sounds good for me too!!!! I'm so ready to get outta Alabama...even if it IS just for a few days! :p :yay: :yay:

If it means we have a chance that we can pry Angel out of Michigan, I say the first weekend of August. :D

I have a few connections too, so I think I might be able to get us a few rooms at a nice hotel fairly reasonably priced. :)

Jenn

Sounds good to me! :D Just keep us informed on any details! :yay: I'm so excited......

Sel

I would love to make it if possible. Let me know when the dates are so I can work out airfare.

I would love to meet all of you!

I am excited about this! I hope it all works out. Yes, the first weekend would work for me very well. August 5,6 & 7??? Make this solid and I will work on the Michigan side of travel. :thumbsup: :yay: :clap: :rock:

Consider it set! :)

Jenn

I put in for that weekend off..... I SHOULD be able to get it - but I may have to come back early on Sunday ;) I'll see if we can pick up a couple more Michiganders to come along with us!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

:faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint:

If I'd have known we would drag folks out of Michigan, I would have done this in the winter to spare you a day or two of snow!! :)

I'm gonna do some calling on Monday to start finding out what I can.

Any ideas for adventures? The Grand Ole' Opry? It's around $38 a person. Dunno about group rates, but I will find out. We have a decent zoo, and the Partheanon.

Anything y'all wanna see or do in Nashville?

WOOHOO! :)

Jenn

I put in for that weekend off..... I SHOULD be able to get it - but I may have to come back early on Sunday ;) I'll see if we can pick up a couple more Michiganders to come along with us!
Early Sunday is not a problem with me and today I already set up the sitter for the boys. They will go to camp with the family and I will hit the road. Im sure once the word gets out that we might come up with a couple more Michigan travelers...Maybe grab some in Ohians on the way huh? LOL

I am so excited! :)

YAH!

Thanks you guys! :)

Jenn

OK, MrsD and Angeltob...........I too live here in Michigan..... So count me in......... We'll have a great time....... I'm looking forward to meeting Jenn, as she has been my #1 friend I've met on here..................My family reunion is the following weekend, so I'm free and ready to go :) MrsD /Angeltob please PM me with details on gas and so forth... That is, if you dont mind me tagging along.... I may be able to drive too.... Dang am I so EXCITED :) :)

WOOHOOO!!! :)

I gotta get busy!
Jenn

Well, we've snagged Stacy as well!!! So thats 4 Michiganders!!!

HEY!!!! A road trip!!! :D I absolutely LOVE those! And meeting new people too ;)
I love TN, so we might not come back to MI.....LOL! j/k

My kids and I would like to join everyone too. Are kids allowed at this G2g??? :)
Can someone post room prices so I can plan & save?
I got a car I'm trying to get back on the road, so it better be done by then :)

I am gonna get some prices on Monday. :) I should be reporting back on those tomorrow evening.

Kids? I don't mind.... anyone else have an opinion one way or the other?

YAH! :)

Jenn

Hey MrsD...thats 5 Michiganders now!!! Heck...does the train run through Tenn??? We might need one by the time August gets here! LOL
Kids...Im not bringing mine but I am certainly not opposed to it.
In the past we have had a couple of volunteer sitters (the older kids present) to watch the younger ones so that the adults can have some adult time. I know one young lady who went home from the Port Huron G2G with about 50 bucks.
Get busy Jenn! Let me know If I can help you.

This is just great! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can not wait to see all you great people :) I love trips :D

I am SOOOOO excited!! :)

A few bits of info. I have a back up hotel at the moment, but I am very much still looking. The worst case scenario would be a Residence Inn, two bedroom two bath, king sized beds in both rooms and a sofa. (They are suites, so there are little kitchenettes in the rooms as well.) These rooms will be around $115 a night and we can bunk up as thick or as sparsely as we want.

I don't have any little ones, so I don't have anyone to babysit and we are planning a "Suprise Party" and if you don't know what that is, feel free to PM me, ;) but you must be over 18 to attend. :) So, if bringing kiddies, you might wanna bring someone to be a sitter.

That is all I have to report at the moment, but we have plenty of time and I am neurotic, so more will come soon! :)

THANKS!!
Jenn

Hm. A party. Just might have to leave the kids home ;) :D
Seems like I was the only one so far thinking of bringing any. I'll arrange for a sitter :D This mom needs a break anyway!

I think I counted 14 so far going...and its only MAY!!! Needless to say that I am not new to the hotel thing and dont mind "bunking" with anyone. I do smoke but not in my house so I dont mind taking it outside. A Surprise party!!! Oh boy! I have ID to show im over 18! LOL I love those...as long as it is what I think it is. How fun!

Okay, so it would be a 10-12 hour drive for me...a little longer if I stop to get some photo ops along the way. But I'd love to join you gals!

Still a tentative maybe at best. Depends on if daughter is still here, the job situation, etc. I'll watch this space :D

Susan...you GOTTA come! :D Do I have to beg???????????? LMAO Hope you can make it though...for real. :yes:

YAH!

C'mon Susan! Just think! You will get out of Kansas and away from the farmers who smell like they been too close to the back ends of the cattle!! :D

And Mrs D is gonna bring pickled bologna! ;)

Wait, that might not be a plus. I'll send you home with a book on Medieval Philosophers!

Bribing folks! :)
Jenn

This sounds like a great idea.....and I would like to come. The time frame gives me enough time to save up and plan. I really look forward to meeting all of you and putting some living faces to the posts I have been reading for the last few months.
I like road trips too and am already getting excited....imagine that this will turn out to be far bigger than 10-15 people !!!!! Everybody loves Nashville !!
YEEEEHAAAA !!!!!:D:thumbsup::p:p:p:p:p

(Can we PLEASE go to the Grand Ol Opry....a childhood dream come true !!!!!)

LOL.

I am gonna try to have some options for activities so everyone can have a chance to do what they want. Shopping, the opry, downtown. Sightseeing. Just stuffs. Options. :) I gotta get my travel guides out! :)

YAH!
Jenn

Well, I just looked on mapquest - would be about a 5 1/2 hour drive from Little Rock. But sounds like so much fun - will just have to see about funds, school, etc. Maybe I can get Juliwaits to come too!!

I HAVE UPDATES!!!!!

Okay, for the hotel. I did some hunting today and found a good deal. Homewood Suites is the place. We would have suites with a kitchenette, (full sized fridge, half stove, dishwater, etc) a living room, and a bedroom. There are two full sized beds in the bedroom and the sofa folds out into a full sized bed. That room is $99 a night. Three folks to a room, each person gets their own bed, and it's not too bad. A big breakfast is provided too.

They also have a conference room we can have for the day for $75. It is comfortable and has a wet bar. I thought we would take the room for Saturday and we can congregate there and have the Surprise Party there. :)

Here is the link for the hotel...Homewood Suites (http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=T5RCCTRI2BIOSCSGBIYMVCQKIYF CXUUC?ctyhocn=BNAHWHW)

Honestly, the hotel is really nice. The pool is part of an interior courtyard and the staff is super nice. I went to look through and inspect today at lunch. I looked at rooms and the conference room and everything else. I like the hotel and it's really good for the price, at least I think so, but you guys are the ones who are deciding here.

I also spoke to one my client's, a restarant called Jonathan's Grille, an American sports bar style place. They are gonna take good care of me and set me up with a good deal for us for a meal. Just gotta decide when.

I am in touch with my Suprise lady, but I need to work out some scheduling!

What sort of activities would Y'all like to do? Any ideas? SUggestions? MUST do things? :)

Let me know!!!!!!

GIMME SOME FEEDBACK! I GOTTA RESERVE ROOMS!!! :)

Jenn

Well, I just looked on mapquest - would be about a 5 1/2 hour drive from Little Rock. But sounds like so much fun - will just have to see about funds, school, etc. Maybe I can get Juliwaits to come too!!


Please, please, please!? :)

What will it take to convince you both? ;)

Jenn

Jenn, count me in. If HuntsGirl decides she can't do it, i'll recruit someone else from the Little Rock area to ride with me. I NEED this!! And i"m really excited about meeting y'all!

Alrighty now...Looks like we might just want to start coordinating! *sticking her nose in where it dont belong but does it anyway*
Do we get the conference room for the whole day??? If so, great!! So the chart shows that we can seat 32 in the Teal room banquet style. This should be fine. We can set up a small conference on Saturday afternoon sometime...say about 2 end by 4 (just gotta prepare an agenda) and then the party later on in the evening about 8...this will give everyone enough time to play in Nashville a little.
99 dollars is a fantastic price! ( I even think I might make a Michigan PTO Sign for two rooms since we have enough pepole for two - LOL) Oh how fun!!! Thats only 33 a night!!! OMG!
Will you be reserving the rooms and how much time do they need?? Deposit? Do we make our own reservations?? How about the cost of the room??? Will you just divide that between how many show?? if 20 show this will be 3.75 each...How about if your planning a dinner (Im sure this will be a set price, that you just add that to the price?)
Hey, Just trying to help since my big plans crashed!!!
Wow...I just LOVE G2Gs!!!
Let me know if you need anything.

THANKS ANGEL!!!! :)

Okay, more details. The rooms. I am going to reserve several now. (Six or seven for the moment.) What I am asking is for a deposit of $25 payable to the HOTEL (Homewood Suites Hotel-Nashville Airport). No need to scramble. I would like to have the deposits in by June 25th. (PM me for the address until further notice, please!) That gives everyone time and if you need more time or have questions, feel free to PM me.


The $75 is for the whole day and we could get it for Friday and Saturday ($75 each day), but I don't think we will need it for Friday. There is a lovely common area in the hotel where we can gather that night. (Tables and chairs and a fireplace.) The Teal room is the one I am interested in. I think it should be plenty big enough. It's easy to see from the entrance too.

The dinner. There are a few options he gave me. A flat cost per person (he threw $8 out) plus cost of booze. A booze tab. Free appetizers and desserts. A flat 15% off the top. Depending on who all wants to attend the dinner and all, I figured we would choose what would be best later on. My guess is that I might try to work out a flat cost per person including a drink or two or a dessert. How does that sound?

I am gathering up some info about what there is to do in Nashville and trying to see if I can gather up some deals on that stuff too, but that will take time.

Tell me what else you guys want and need!! :)

Jenn

Clarifications.

The deposit is $25 per person. When I receive it, I will send you a letter to confirm and a receipt. I will get back to you all tomorrow on whether check or money order or both are acceptable.

Thanks!
Jenn

First of all, have you signed up to come gather with us in Nashville at the beginning of August?? The 5-7th to be exact!

If you haven't. Go do that now!! Click here!!! (http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121611)

So, what would be fun to do? I am posting this survey to get a better idea about preferences for outings. This way I can see about getting us some group deals.

You can select as many things as you want, but try to pick your top two or three, please? :)

If there is anything you would like to, see, visit, or anywhere you want to eat, and it isn't listed, POST IT!! :)

THANKS!
Jenn

PS. I anticipate that we will go out to the clubs/bars/etc downtown on Saturday night, so it is somewhat of a given, unless no one votes for it! ;)

Another little update. Rooms are being held. :) Please use the form of money order for your deposit.
I have set up a poll to see what sort of touristy things y'all would like to do. Go vote!!
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123873

We have the conference room for both days now!! For the same price!! :) The Suprise Party is booked for Friday night around 8pm.

Wooohoooo!
YAH!
Jenn

I voted for almost all of them....what can I say...I have a hard time making decisions!!! :p I'm just ready for some FUN!!!!!!!!!!! :yay: :dance:

Sel

A rough scedule of events. :)

Friday Night.
Check in and dinner and etc.
Surprise Party at 8pm. (There will be snacks and munchies and stuffs at this. And we can chip in for booze. ;))

Saturday.
PTO talkie-talkie with breakfast beginning around 8:30 and running for maybe (up to) two hours.
We will have the rest of the day from there to take in the sites and adventures in Nashville.
Around 7pm, meeting for dinner together.
Maybe a group goes to the Opry after dinner to take in a show and folks who want to head downtown for some nightlife head out later.

Just sorta a basic schedule.

YAH!
Jenn

wooo hoooo..its shaping up ;) gonna have a good tiime!!

Oh holy wow!!! Your doing great! I cant wait...Ill go vote.

I am glad I didn't list any other museums. ;) We aren't big on the historic stuffs are we? ;)

A bit more info. The Opryland Hotel is a big ole fancy hotel and has shops and a food court and stuffs to look at. The Hotel, the HUGE Opry Mills Mall, the showboats and the Opry are all located very closely together.

The Parthenon and the Zoo are close together.

Just FYI!

Jenn

Whail....I didnt choose bars etc...I just thought that would be a given after anything we do. LOL....I think the nashtrash sounds just too funny...but a little steep. (I think everything is) so I picked that one too. I am a country lover so to visit the country music hall of fame would be cool...I guess Im game for what ever you all wanna do! Just call me flexable.

Oh, I guess I should have mentioned that Nashville does tend to take advantage of the tourists. Things that appeal to tourists are more expensive, unfortunately.

The Nashtrash is $27 a person and Opry tickets are $38 (I think!). But, as a perk, at long as we make it to the bars by midnight, we are fine because ladies get in free before then. There is another big dance club that I am gonna try to find out about. I process the payroll for him, so, well, I thought I might see if I can sweet talk him. :)

Jenn

I accessed the NashTrash web site last night and that sounded like great fun...Laughing is such great therapy....I hope somebody besides me will want to go on the NashTrash tour....
Only 12 weeks from tomorrow....Can hardly wait !!!!!!!!

Its about a five hour drive for me --looks like a little over 300 miles I may come----especially if there are any people that would like to car pool from Ga or maybe even Alabama.


Anyone wanna join me---split gas prices????

I will be there unless I finally get to visit my man! Sounds like alot of fun. I am in north GA, 1dayatatime, maybe we could meet somewhere.

I wanna go too!!!! My man is in Nashville and I could slip in for a visit during the weekend!! I am in Philadelphia, MS and will be going through Memphis. Anyone need to carpool?? I don't mind the drive!

One more thing... I broke over and got a post office box. :)
For deposits, you can send them to ....

Jenn Johnson
PO Box 17723
Nashville, TN 37217

We have plenty of time, but just so it's here. :)

Jenn

Another option that I have no idea if anyone would be interested in is a rock climbing place. It's one of the top in the south. Indoor. www.climbnashville.com It's nice and would run about $15 each.

I keep trying to brainstorm for ideas, so if some are lame, pay me no mind. ;)

Bars downtown. Johnny Jackson's Soul Satisfaction. It's a disco. :D Rowdy place and I think I can score a few free passes or drink or something there. :) There's BB King's. I am sure you guys can figure that one out. ;) We finally got a Coyote Ugly. I think everyone knows that one too. Buffalo Billards. Pool tables and booze. :) The Flying Saucer. It's a more laid back place. Sofas and pool tables. More varieties of beer and ale than I can count. Of course, Wild Horse Saloon for those who watch CMT. :) Most Wanted Live is taped there. Line dancing and country music. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. Anyone who has done any history on the Ryman (where the Opry originally was) knows that Tootsie's is where the greats used to slip off and have a cold one. Live bands. Highly recommended. Bluebird Cafe. It's not quite downtown, but it's a songwriter hang out.

Oh! And there are tours of the Ryman available too.

Sheesh. I rarely go out, but I know plenty, don't I? ;) I could maybe get a part time job as a tour guide! ;)

Jenn

Mrs Benji girl you are doing the d*m thing on this 2g2 Well I'm also in nashville and I work For a party rental company and we plan parties to so I deal with alot of people so if you need any kind of Help I'm here just get with me I'll be more than Happy to help you.

Mrs Benji girl you are doing the d*m thing on this 2g2 Well I'm also in nashville and I work For a party rental company and we plan parties to so I deal with alot of people so if you need any kind of Help I'm here just get with me I'll be more than Happy to help you.


Thanks Gina! :) I am willing to accept any help I can get. ;) If you have any ideas or suggestions, lemme know! :)

Thanks girlie!
Jenn

Hey Folks!!

I know we have quite a wide spread bunch of folks that are coming in for the G2G in Nashville and it is still a couple months away, but I am a neurotic planner, so forgive me! ;)

Who wants to carpool? :)
I know we have a group coming from Michigan. Maybe we can round up enough folks so you guys rent a bus!! :D

Folks are coming from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky. And maybe a few other states. YAH!

So, who is willing to share a ride and who is looking for a ride? Post away!! :)

Thanks y'all!! :) :) :)
Jenn

I live in Nashville, but if someone fairly close buy needs a ride, I can do that. Or if someone would actually fly in, I'd be more than happy to pick you up at the airport!! ;) ;)

Jenn

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124854

I started a thread for those who would like to carpool to Nashville. :D

Angel, I will be looking for your post! LOL.

Jenn

I will be more than happy to let some folks ride up with me. :yes: I'm in Northwest Alabama and will be traveling on I-65 to get to Nashville...so, if anyone needs or wants to carpool...just holler at me! :thumbsup:

Selena

I had not gotten a chance to sign in on this but Jenn had contacted me by PM about it and I'm planning to come, but I'm probably only going to be able to stay one night.

More than likely I will either have to come up Friday and leave Saturday evening after dinner, or come up Saturday and only spend the one night. Based on the proposed schedule tho I'm thinking I will probably come Friday afternoon and leave Saturday evening after dinner.

I'm coming from Memphis but will be on a really tight schedule so I don't know about carpooling but maybe, if anyone's interested. Depends on how tight/flexible your own schedule is really...

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Hey I wanta come!!!! I just saw this post, I live in Indiana, South of Indy, (I'm not real far off 65) anyone coming this way? Otherwise I'll fly, I got to go back thru all the post and get all the info, I just saw this G2G for the first time. My guy is in Michigan and I use to live there. Oh heck, I got one better than that!! My X-husband lives in Nashville!!!! LOL :eek: LOL But we get along great, he could probably pick me up and get me to where where staying.. My Grandchilden live in Savannah TN. I could make a mini vacation out of it..Please let me know....

How about the Hard Rock Cafe< and I think Planet Hollywoods there too. I would love to get a tee shirt, never did when I lived down there..LOL

I posted in the 'carpool thread' (please see if your coming threw Indiana, I'm off 65, would be more than happy to kick in for gas) but wanta to let you know I'm in. I"m only about 5.5 hours away from Nashville, (Indiana).. I don't drive but can fly or take a bus. I am going to check all that out when I get home from work tonight. This sounds like fun!!! I voted for fun things to do, but I didn't see The Hard Rock or Planet Hollywood there? Are they options? I had lunch there and if wasn't to bad if I remember right.. Woo Hoo.. Nashville Bound...

MrsBenji, as soon as I get my transportation set, I'll send my deposit if that's OK? Thanks

i dont know if i can go yet but planning ahead helps, i live in newnan, ga, sw of atlanta so any ga ppl wanting to go and in that direction let me know so we can set up carpool or i can ride with someone
TTFN

Hey if you all do the Bus thing from MI, let me know I can get to an Exit where the bus may stop, that's if your taking 65....Let me know Please.......Thanks

Well from the Michigan angle At this time, I'm looking into renting a mini van that holds 7 people. If more want to come I'll be glad to check into a larger vehicle, but quite frankly I'll be asking for deposits from everyone... I don't want to pay for a van and then have some folks back out and get stuck with a high bill and no riders.

Not being mean, just consider it an insurance policy. ;)

Smart move Mrs D. I don't blame you one bit.

Another option might be for a few folks to just follow y'all in the mini-van. Consider it a caravan. :) *This is rubber ducky... we got smokies.* :)

YAH!
Jenn

I'll be coming through mississippi to memphis then on to nashville if anyone is interested.

I am planning, at this time, to get on I-65 in Montgomery,AL, and go to Nashville from there. However, if I get the job in north Florida, MapQuest says it's shorter for me to get on I-75 near Valdosta, GA, go north from there and go west when I get somewhere close to uhhmmmm, oh poo, I don't remember, but somewhere just over the state line of GA into TN (having a modified senior moment here). :p:rolleyes:
Anyway, I probably won't know for a few weeks which way I'll go, but tend to think that I'll come up I-65 since I've been that way to Nashville about a hunnert times in the last 20 years; I feel safer with what I'm familiar.
Looking forward to seeing you all....... :D:D:D:thumbsup:

YeeeeeeHaaaaa !!!!!!!!!!! :wave::yay::clap::grouphug:

Taffy,

You'd probably be coming through Chattanooga up from Georgia. Onto I-40, maybe? It's not a bad drive. And Chattanooga is a pretty area. :)

I don't care what route y'all take, just come on over! :)
YAH!
Jenn

I'm glad somebody in my life knows where I'm going :D..........actually, I do remember that MapQuest did say something about I-40, and if I do get that job in north Florida, Valdosta is actually closer than the other route and I would be on the interstate almost all of the way.....decision, decisions...
Are radar detectors still legal for cars....I should get one of those, if I can, because I got a speeding ticket when I was coming back home from south Florida after a job interview....ouch ouch ouch !!!!!! I still haven't gotten over living in Germany and being able to drive so very fast !!!! :rolleyes:

YeeeeHaaaaa Nashville !!!!! :D:D:D Hold on...I'm coming !!!!!! :thumbsup:

LOL Taffy! I hear ya about the tickets...I've had so many of those in the past 2 years...I done lost count. :p Half of mine (or over half) were "no seat belt" tickets...it's not hard to tell that I HATE wearing my seatbelt. LOL

If you come up I-65...let me know...like I told you before...you could meet me in Decatur (that's where I would get on the interstate) and you could ride with me the rest of the way or whatever. I *think* me and Mel (SwtMel) are gonna carpool too...but, I'm not sure yet.

Is it August yet??? :p

HEY...All I know at this time is that Im goin. Im in the Michigan van. Thats it. I live just outside of Toledo, Ohio so I am guessing I will be the last pickup before leaving this state. As for which way we take from there is anyones guess. (if you have traveled with us Michigan ladies before, you know what I mean LOL) How fun! Ill get with MrsD and we will go from there.
There ya go Jenn...I posted!! TeeHee!

Hi Selena,:wave:
Thanks again for the offer; not sure yet which way I'll be coming but would like to not have to drive all the way by myself. It really depends on where the job search gets me settled.:bow:
Sorry, S, it's not August yet but there are only 11 weeks, and two days, until Nashville !!!!!!!! :yay::clap::rock::D:hifive:
Did you watch Academy of Country Music Awards ? I guess I have an eclectic taste in music:rolleyes:....I especially like the guy who sings Broken Road, and of course, Tim McGraw.:blush: Wonder if we'll get to see any of them..... Of course, they are all married and much too young for me...sighhhhhh.....:faint:
Anyway, will let you know something as soon as I know....

YeeeeeeeeHaaaaaaaaaa !!!!!! :grouphug::cool::yay:

hey girls, i live in newnan, ga sw atlanta close to carrollton, so swtmel is riding with yall, we're friends, well, she called me once, but we both now have criminology bs from west ga, anyways, not sure if im going yet, trying to decide between g2g and warpedtour at hi fi buys amp aug 3rd with my fav band offspring, i see them everytime they come to atlanta, wish i could marry noodle, i know hes not that cute but i'd just love to pick apart his brain. neways, let me know if there is one of you coming by me or if i can meet yall somewhere, do u girls know anything yet about our imfamous g2g with ga?

Some pics of the hotel.

I think they are all self explanitory. The outside, the common area and where they serve breakfast, (not our gathering room), the pool, and the entrance.

Jenn

PS. Sorry about the sideways one. :)

Hello,
I ran across this thread and thought it would be interesting to attend. I live in San Diego, however I'm moving to Ky in June and would love to go. So if anyone is leaving from the central Ky area I would to carpool. Can someone pm the address for the deposits??? Thanks I so wish CA would so something like this....

YAH! Glad you'll be joining us!!

You can mail the deposit to ...

Jenn Johnson
PO Box 17723
Nashville, TN 37217

Payable to Homewood Suites of Nashville.

And there is a thread for carpooling if you wanna add your name to that list!!

:)
Jenn

Thanks!!!!! Have A Blessed Day!!

i would love that im in florida but im from nashville and come up all the time

HEY FOLKS!!!

Just bringing this back up to see if I can get a few more recruits to come join us!!! Come on folks!!! :)

Jenn

looking forward to going! everyone there just MIGHT get a preview of my PTO bloomers I'll be wearing at the MI g2g at the end of August :D :D :D

Would love to come. Great idea.

Hey folks!!

I know I've had a thread going for a while about the G2G in Nashville, Tennessee, but this is just a reminder and an open invitation!!

Come on down and join us!!

It will be the weekend of August 5, 6, and 7. We've got a few things planned and plenty of open time for site-seeing and such.

Feel free to PM me for more info!!

Jenn

*begging for some folks to come on down!*

I'll be there! Looking forward to this for sure!

HEY ALL!

Just an update. The hotel has shifted to the other Homewood Suites in Nashville. The address is...
5107 Peter Taylor Park
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

And the phone is...
1-615-377-3332

It is a little bit of an upgrade because the hotel was overbooked, but it will be a GREAT TIME! COME JOIN US!! :)

Thanks!
Jenn

I just sent you a PM, and then found this thread HA HA HA!

I am sorry, I won't be able to make it the first weekend. I took vacation time off work to finish my house. It is now crunch time with that . I absolutely HAVE to get this house done, so I can MOVE :D

Sorry, I was hoping I could come :(

Stacy

Getting Excited!!!

I'm going to be bringing some jewelry (simple stuff) and beads to make your own pendants. Half of our profit will go toward the PTO FundRaiser!

ALSO.... I'm bringing a jar of Pickled Bologna. It will cost you a BUCK to taste and another BUCK if you spit it out :D :D :D

Darn it Stacy! I just sent you a long winded pm! Sorry! ;)

I think it's gonna end up as more of a MIchigan G2G in Nashville.

LOL
:)

Jenn

Just wondering?????:D

Check in the GA forum and see if they are having a g2g sometime soon! OR.. if you are within a reasonable distance - we are having a g2g in Nashville, TN Aug 5-7!

Alright...Im on track! Ill be there. I cant wait to see the jewelery Mrs D! Ill take a taste of the pickled bologna as long as its going to the PTO fundraiser! Ugh!...Ill do it, Ill do it for PTO ONLY!!...at least its not pickled eggs!!

WHO IS STILL GOING???
I know that Mrs Dragon, Me and LDsAutumn are going from Michigan...Who else is going???

Update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Forget The Hotel Change. Doh!!!!!!!

The Hotel Just Called And They Have Shifted To Keep Us.

Homewood Suites On Elm Hill Pike. It's Near The Airport!!

Jenn

Dangh I wish I could afford to just head on down there- I will be with you guys in spirit- have a GREAT time, take lots of pictures!

I was just wondering, is there an annual National PTO Conference? I'm just asking because I would love to participate in one if there is, and if not, I would love to help in setting one up. I served as Conference Coordinator for a national conference for a youth crime prevention organization last year, so I have experience. It was a 5-day Conference and there were 1,000 participants. I was thinking maybe PTO could organize something similar if there isn't one already. Like maybe a 2 or 3-day thing with various workshops on prison issues. Also, it would obviously be a great way for us to all meet each other. Can someone let me know if something like this exists already? And if not, is there any way we can start one? Let me know, thanks! :thumbsup:

Weeeellllll, there are annual get togethers that are *the* get together that do that. And the different regions have them as well.

Wanna come to Nashville this weekend? :) :) :)

The most recent one was in San Francisco a bit earlier this year. If you look through some of the earlier threads in this forum, you will see the info on it.

Does that answer your questions? If no, lemme know. I ramble. :)
Jenn

Well guys---how was it?

I hope everyone had a great time at the GTG in Nashville. We'd all love to hear your stories!

check the MI forum... we had a GREAT time! Everyone who stayed home missed a fun, fun time!