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

Lara’s comments from the fiction files redux group.

Hi folks, I've booked my flights so I'm definitely part of the headcount.

I've added columns for arrival / departure times and airports in our spreadsheet so we can easily work out with whom we can get a ride. I will definitely be needing to bum a ride off someone!

I've contacted Brock! He knew nothing about our plans! I've briefed him and really hope he'll add his person to our group of persons.

Also asked Gloria if she'd be able to make it, but sadly it's a no. But she misses us loads!

good for me

Slowrabbit wrote: "my heart is an exuberant absolute yes!!!"

that's a beautiful wee sentence, that

Maureen wrote: "i created a spreadsheet to keep track of numbers on Google Docs. I've added all the people who have responded since this morning to the chart already. it will be easier to track numbers this way. F..."

oh my god, this is so sexy.
(Lara gives away the fact that she's a spreadsheet nerd)

Manuel wrote: "I'm excited to meet all of Kerry's Dorks! I'll bring the name tags!"

start practising saying my name!

"car alarm - lara - car alarm - lara"

kerry will explain...

I'm in (& blow-up doll)

Yeah, I'm pretty crap at looking at prices, gotta admit - I go blind.

How about these?

Squaw (Olympic) Valley - has availability in July (at least according to the calendar). Two buildings but they look close enough to each other.
http://www.vrbo.com/106741#photos

Ukiah - also available July
http://www.vrbo.com/271097

Boonville looks nice too
http://www.vrbo.com/245044

If we could get a place with as many bedrooms [there are a couple-o'-more couples now and just as many neurotics ;)] and bathrooms as possible, that would be great.

Martha, I'd probably aim for the week ending the 28th July. That's always been the best for all. Or, most, at least.

Yes, good luck with the job hunt, Patrick.

And Mo, I hope some sort of financial miracle happens to you, kindred.

And Kerry, looking forward to meeting Manny. I intend to call him Manuel with a very strong Spanish accent.

Thanks Martha!

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rent...
I LOVE the Spirit House, but I think the swimmers and fishermen among us may miss a lake or river.

http://www.flipkey.com/monte-rio-vaca...
My second choice. It has a river! One downside is that you share the lower garden and fire pit with the neighbour.

http://www.flipkey.com/guerneville-va...
Contente looks great - and it has a river! - although there are a lots of double-bed rooms going on, and it's possibly in a bit of a built-up location?

Definitely count me in (even if we don't go for any of the above).

How about we stick to the end of July thing as most people can go then?

Again, THANK YOU.

OK, the poll is finished with only 9 votes. And the winner is... the west coast! So let's, in the words of The Pet Shop Boys, go west!

Thanks Magnificent Martha! I'm in no matter where we go.

At the 2012 dorka there was talk of holding the 2013 one on the east coast to give our Easterners and Toronto dwellers a break from the expense of going west. (I'd also get the chance to combine the dorka with a visit to my sister in Albany NY). I guess those lovely polls we used last year will come in handy again.

But, and I stress, I'm in no matter where we decide to go!

God, I love you guys. Levi woke me up at 4:40am by, wait for it, PISSING on me (I think he thinks it's the only way he can wake me up - it worked the first time he did it 3 days ago, so why not make it a habit, eh?) and I've been reading all your posts with smiles and chortles. I have showered by the way. Please don't think I'm just lying here in a pool of cat piss. I shall be taking Levi to the vet to ask about this morning glory business.

So, karaoke theme - Mo's got some great ideas. After the roadtrip singalong Jennie, Patrick and I had travelling back from the wild horses, I'd also suggest an eighties theme - all the older folk would know the songs, and the younger lot would think your "retro" choice is cool. But who cares what the youth think. Stupid youth. Can't top the duets suggestion though.

Bukowski. Shut your face, Dan (forgive me). I'm with Neil in this one. Maybe you have to have a very negative take on life to enjoy him. I say "enjoy", but you know what I mean.

Right, finished my tea and must now get dressed for work. Yippee.

Nearly 7am on Saturday morning. Hammer time kicked off after I'd hit the sack. Sorry I missed the inauguration but I'll be sure to drop by next week. Friday night dorkapalooza was a staple feature of my life 6 years ago - not sure I can handle Jack like I did back then, but there's always Shandy!

Love you guys and miss you cold turkey style.

Here are my photos, Gloria and other non-Facebook folk.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...

Just in case you guys don't know, at the bottom of your photo album page there is a section that says "Want to share your album? You can give friends or relatives this link:". Copy that link et voilà.

I've sunk into a bit of a depressive post-dork stupor. It really is tough to come back to real life after a week like that. Miss you guys. Miss the landscape. Miss it all.

Patty, I've just processed a paypal payment to you - let me know when you get it.

I haven't been able to get onto the Big House website which is a bit of a worry. Anyone else having problems viewing it?

Patty, I get paid on the 26th - I'll send you the payment then x

I have wasted no time and booked my flights.

Kerry THAT IS AWESOME. I'm so glad, so relieved, so happy you're coming.