Widows & Widowers Support Group
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I have seen there are a lot of new people and wanted to make everyone aware of our get-together in Las Vegas. Right now there are about 35 going - and hope even more will give it serious thought. I don't have much money - but I'm going. I hate to fly - but I'm going. My kids will have a fit when they learn I'm going on vacation and not taking them - so I haven't told them. So - hope anyone else with reservations - will put that aside. It is very comforting to be around people who can relate to everything we're all going through.
As for not knowning anyone - most of those going don't know anyone. You will be surprised at how quickly we'll all get along. The first get together I went to was in Indiana and when we piled in the van to go to the Dunes (the next morning) it was like we were on a family vacation.
The trip is the weekend of June 22nd-24th. Some are arriving as early as Tuesday the 19th and some are staying as late as Wednesday the 27th. We are staying at the Harrahs (less $$) and the Venetian (more $$$) - but they are right next door to each other. We plan to have activities for those wanting to walk alot, or sightsee, or sit by a pool, or shows or (cheap) activities - whatever.
It is never to late to join. If anyone has questions you can post them here - others may have the same questions - or send a message to me or the two brainstorms of this trip - Moonflyer and Dragonstar55.
As for not knowning anyone - most of those going don't know anyone. You will be surprised at how quickly we'll all get along. The first get together I went to was in Indiana and when we piled in the van to go to the Dunes (the next morning) it was like we were on a family vacation.
The trip is the weekend of June 22nd-24th. Some are arriving as early as Tuesday the 19th and some are staying as late as Wednesday the 27th. We are staying at the Harrahs (less $$) and the Venetian (more $$$) - but they are right next door to each other. We plan to have activities for those wanting to walk alot, or sightsee, or sit by a pool, or shows or (cheap) activities - whatever.
It is never to late to join. If anyone has questions you can post them here - others may have the same questions - or send a message to me or the two brainstorms of this trip - Moonflyer and Dragonstar55.
As I said on several posts... The worst thing that I can ever imagine happening has already happened. I'M GOING TO VEGAS!!!!
Can't wait to meet all these wonderful people. We have a common bond that I don't have here at home.
We'll have a ball!
Vegas will never be the same.
Hugs,
Vicki
The fact that I open my IPad and go this site the very first thing every morning means I need this community. I don't want to miss the chance to meet my DS friends. We have traveled together this road, I needed you then, and I still need you now.
Today i will be searching best airfares and lodging. I keep my fingers crossed.
Hugs!
Vicki
it will be wonderful to meet you! I also didn't want to miss this opportunity to meet others here in person. I hope anyone who is trying to decide will jump into the "Vegas pool". I don't even like to gamble, haven't met anyone here in person, nor on the phone. It's a little scary, but look what we've been dealing with-----we can handle it!!!
Hugs, Sal
I am just looking forward to meeting each one of you and doing real live hugs!
I haven't made my reservations yet, but I will be there.
Gonna be great!!
Linda
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, having some good clean fun, laughing, crying, sharing and hopefully making life long friends in the process.
I'm so proud of all of you, that have never traveled alone before. I used to travel for work, so I'm used to it.
So, anyone that has half a thought of going, come on and join us!!
Paula
Then when I was 22 I took a train from Chgo to Loredo, Texas alone, then got on a 36 hour Mexican bus that went thru the mountains of Mexico to Mazatlan. I was the only American on the bus and every few hours men with rifles got on and insisted on my taking my large suitcase down from the top (no one ever helped). The bus was going about 60 mph along huge mts with no guardrail all because I didn't want to get on a plane.
So glad I took that trip - I think I used to be too naive to realize what I was doing. Any one thinking and not sure - the anticipation alone will be helpful - and as every has said - lifelong friends too.
And I can't think of a BETTER way to spend it than with 'family"!!!
I can'5t wait to meet everyone, give you all BIG HUGS and THANK YOU for being YOU all!
YES please anyone who is on the fence about this, know that we all will be there for one another the same way we are here. you are not alone. You are with 'family" who cares!!
Come join us!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA3WgcY4FU4
You won't be sorry!!! Hey Sal WHEN ARE YOU GETTING ON THIS THREAD WITH A YS?!?!?!? :-))))
HUGS to all diane
Hugs,
Valerie
Paula
Vicki
Can't wait to "click" it.
WTG Valerie.. (me too)
Hurrah.. Paula (me too)
Bring on the cake, Vicki!
51 day?? Coooool
Hugs,
Vicki