Lara’s Comments (group member since Mar 07, 2009)

Lara’s comments from the fiction files redux group.

I love Manana too! Thanks so much for the further investigation - and don't worry, Mo, - launches into song - there's a place for us.... somewhere, a place for us....

I'm in SUCH good mood - I see Patty and Jean-Paul the day after tomorrow!

i'm eager to book my flights! any news, martha?

Morning Patty - and everyone else! How funny we have a tie :)

I'm happy with what you suggested above.

Voted! Went a bit nuts trying to make a decision and completely forgot to convert Canadian dollars to pounds - that's what decided it for me in the end!

Thanks Mo and Patty and everyone who's put the oomph into this!

Happy to go anywhere - although, if pressed, I guess I would prefer to be on a lake. But, not fussed! As long as we book soon - flights are going up by the minute!

Hand duly raised.

Thanks for reviving this, Patty. I don't think we've ever left it this late before!

Oh wow, this could be the thread that draws me back to the fold!

Sweet, Manny (the Bad Mannitude moniker has no place after that message). Welcome to the fold, buddy. I think our Kerry is in safe hands.

Very frustrated that I can't download-then-upload my photos - my batteries are "exhausted". Hope to do so tomorrow.

Viva la Dorka! Christmas for the chosen family.

We CAN'T miss the opportunity to visit yosemite!!! I'd get up at the crack of dawn for that!!!

OH HAPPY DAYS!!!!!

Mo, best news ever!

I think the omnivores still outnumber the herbivores, so you'll be fine!

Martha! You ok if I pay you in cash and in person? Otherwise private-message me your bank details and I'll do an online payment thingy.

I'm getting excited!!! Bought my swimming costume already!

me too!
thanks for checking stuff out, pretty patty.

Dan wrote: "Tell us about your dream here Lara."

Aye aye, Dan. Copying from Facebook.

"Last night I dreamt all of us dorks at the Dorkapalooza got attacked by zombies. We all became zombies, but civilised ones, trying to learn how to survive our plight (there was a corkboard reminding us of things we valued when we were human beings). Pretty exhausting existence - we were ambushed by more zombies, then by humans trying to annihilate zombies, then by ourselves as we negotiated our way between our human and zombie selves. Oh, and we became rather promiscuous once human morality started failing us. That was quite some Dorka."

Patty wrote: "Lara, love! We'll plan on picking you up. Email your flight details when you have a minute. :) I'm DYING to see you."

THANK YOU PATTY!! I love you guys, all of you!

I'll put my flight details on J-P's favourite spreadsheet (cheeky snigger)

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THANKS KERRY!!! I'd love to do that! But, can we make that Plan B just in case someone can pick me up the day before thereby saving me hotel money?

xxx

Martha wrote: "Hey Kids,
I'm planning to drive down on Sunday, and I can drive through Sacramento and pick up Lara at..."

Thank you so much Martha. However, my flights have been changed unfortunately (not by choice), so I'm not sure the new time will suit your plans. I arrive at Sacramento airport at 20:20 on the 21st, which is a bit on the late side for the three-hour (right?) drive to El Dorado. I'm wondering if I should stay the night in an airport hotel and catch a ride with anyone who may be driving down on the 22nd. I've updated the airport spreadsheet - can drivers let me know if they can pick up this lonesome cowgirl?

Fingers crossed for Mo making it out!

Jennie wrote: "If you could, please, take my name off the maybe list."

Noooooooooooo!!! Gutted that my Jennie won't be there!!! Will miss you something silly. Good luck to you and your boys from me too.

The pool is what I'm most looking forward to! It'd better be there!

Thanks Martha and Mo.

My favourite section from the Rules of the House:

"During your stay you are more than welcome to explore the grounds of the ranch but should at all times be accompanied by at least one other adult. We do have various types of wildlife that live on our property including bears, mountain lions, and wild boar. (It is a good idea to always hike with a walking stick!)"

So the way to protect yourself from bears, mountain lions and wild boar is to carry a walking stick. Who knew.

thanks mo, hadn't noticed the 2nd tab. fingers crossed you manage to come.

folks had better start booking flights as they're getting more and more expensive by the day!