A California Meet and Greet...

Yvonne G

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I would like to get together, maybe car pool if it can be worked out, and go to Arroyo Grande to take a tour of Bob Thomas's place. Right now I'm just getting a show of hands so I can contact him to see if we can get an appointment. Anyone want to go? We can tour the facilities then all go to lunch and visit before starting home.

What do you say? Anyone interested? Here's a link to some info about Bob's place:

http://santamariatimes.com/news/loc...cle_c2603b9f-2e30-5f54-a729-d3cc40a7e05e.html
 

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Its 170 miles West and a little North of me. I couldn't come by and pick you up...

I'd love to go see it.

Getting adventurous now are you? If the visit with Bob goes well, might I expect you to take a trip to the South soon after that... Perhaps Will could come North and join us?
 

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When were you thinking of trekking to Bob Thomas's place. You know my work schedule is erratic and unpredictable, but if I can make it I will. Isn't Stephen to the south of me? Perhaps we could car pool? @DeanS might be interested too...
 

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Stephen? you mean bouaboua? No, he's in San Jose, and the only reason I would venture away from the house for a day (he'd pick me up).
 

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I've an email in to Bob asking when would be a good day to visit. He hasn't responded yet. I'm just getting the ducks in a row, so to speak.
 

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@Tom ...I'm in! :D I have family in SLO...so that's like my other backyard!
 

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Its 170 miles West and a little North of me. I couldn't come by and pick you up...

I'd love to go see it.

Getting adventurous now are you? If the visit with Bob goes well, might I expect you to take a trip to the South soon after that... Perhaps Will could come North and join us?
YES on all meets and greets mentioned so far in this thread.
 

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If the date works, count myself and my husband in.
This sounds great!
 

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It is sounding awesome. If the date works out for me I would sure like to go.
 

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It is sounding awesome. If the date works out for me I would sure like to go.

Can I interest you in a carpool? Perhaps with Will and any others passing by my neck of the woods on their way North?
 

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Can I interest you in a carpool? Perhaps with Will and any others passing by my neck of the woods on their way North?
That could be possible. Let's get a date and see what we can arrange.
 

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I will pick-up Yvonne on my way down south to Bob's place, no problem. I love to meet you all. Set a day, and let me work on my schedule also.

WOO HOO! ! !! :):):)
 

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I talked to Bob Thomas last night. Our date is set for Saturday, July 11th at 12p. He takes groups of 8 or 16 (???) So we may have a bit of a problem if we have more than 16 folks sign up.

I'll give you all the address then we can just meet there and wait for everyone to assemble before we go in. He said the tour takes about an hour. So afterwards we can all go to a restaurant and eat lunch together. Is anyone familiar with Arroyo Grande and can give us a good place for a group to eat?

Or maybe you all would prefer to bring a picnic lunch and we can all find a nice park and eat outside???
 
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