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Juju2bigdog

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Great pics, Tess. Thanks for posting. Now, I won't be able to go next year because the waiting list will be too long.

Tntitanfan

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here I am getting ready to go on a six-week road trip, and I won't be able to tell anyone about it!
I am a webbie, and my equipment doesn't travel with me. Maybe if we can get a cell plan with unlimited roaming, I can check in with a relay person every two or three days!! Gosh, in six weeks you would all have forgotten all about me!!

Resortgirl

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 01:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tnt: WE won't forget about you! Where are you headed??

Gail

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 02:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Juju - no matter how long the waiting list is, there will always be a place for you. There was a tshirt made for you - send me an email with an address I can send it to. I'll send along a little something extra too.

Juju2bigdog

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 04:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Awwwwwwww Gail, that is so sweet.

Tnt, you can use libraries along the road. Almost all public libraries have internet computers nowadays, and they almost all allow guests to use them. You just go in and ask Get yourself a free Yahoo e-mail account, and you are set to go.

You can e-mail updates to me from the road, and I will post them. Wargod, Spygirl, Tess, Buttercup, and others have been known to post updates too. My e-mail is juju2bigdog@yahoo.com. You can remember that one even if you forget it.

Let me know if you are coming near the Washington coast up towards Canada or to Vancouver.

Above all, have a terrific trip!

Webkitty

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 05:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow Tess, you have a real gift with the camera! Awesome pics! Glad to see you all had a good time. (when do we get to see the pics of THAT? ummmmmm?)

TNT, I am a webbie too and thought we could just plug into any tv? I am going on a roadtrip in Oct. and plan to take mine with me (but I will be staying with relatives part of the time, so...)

Tess

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 05:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Awww, I'm so glad y'all liked my pictures. The computer honestly doesn't do them justice.

Juju, there would always be room for you no matter how many people wanted to come.

Rg, I will send the photos to you later tonight.

Tnt, we would never forget you and you have my email address already. If you're somewhere that you can send an update, feel free and it will get posted. Your trip is going to be wonderful and I can't wait to hear all about it. We're going to do the same trip next summer only it will be the 3 week condensed version.

Wink, SpongeBob WAS a hoot. He provided many of the funniest moments of the trip without any effort on his part whatsoever. Ah, to live the life of a sponge.

Bob2112

Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 07:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bob Like Tess said, it was nothing. <literally> :)

Tntitanfan

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Webkitty, the problem isn't plugging into the TV but using the phone line! You would want to use the local dialup number so there wouldn't be long distance charges. Many motels also charge for each local call. If you are staying with relatives, it might be worthwhile for you, but it doesn't work for me.

Look, folks, webbies don't do computers! I do use the computer at the park office to do the accounts for the Friends of Metro Dance on Quicken, but that is the extent of my computer savvy!!

I need phone numbers! My email address is patsyntn@webtv.net

Tntitanfan

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
RG - sorry I forgot to answer your question! We are driving to San Diego, with a stop at Carlsbad Caverns, and turning right! The current plan is two week in CA, one each in OR and WA. However, that is always subject to change! Then we will drive home the last week of the six.

Resortgirl

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 02:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It sounds like a wonderful trip Tnt... If you get lost though and find yourself in Minnesota... the coffee is on ( or an ice cold beer) and your always welcome here!!! I hope you find a way to post during your trip.. I need to live vicareously through people since I can't leave here... for a while anyway... I am planning to go to Vegas this fall though. Any Nevada people want to join me???

Webkitty

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 02:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tnt, I am sooooo envious reading about YOUR roadtrip! I just love the West, and plan on going back ASAP.
I hear you about the webtv, its a handy little device free of hassles but has its limitations.

Oh! btw, didn't I read (somewhere) that you have been to Mammouth Caverns? These types of things fasinate us and we think we might try and stop there on the way home. If I am correct on this, any advice?

Car54

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 02:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
RG, you need to go meet Kstme's puppies! And Angelnikki is in Vegas too, I think.

Resortgirl

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Car54!!! I've missed you terribly! I would love to meet puppies... angels (probably could use one of those in Vegas) and anyone or thing else from TVCH. They are family after all!!

Kstme

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
RG...PLEASE contact me when you make it out this way!! I would LOVE to meet you! I promise to put the little puppers on their best British behavior! Email me anytime...address in profile!

<you can check with Spy and War regarding my "ax murderer" reputation...>

Wargod

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Haha, Kstme is just vicious, and that dog! Oh, wait.....seriously though, Kstme and family are the sweetest people. Her husband is great, her daughter is a doll, the dog I had the pleasure of meeting was on his best behavior and a bundle of entertainment, and Kstme herself is an absolute sweetheart! I would highly reccomend that if you get the chance to meet Kstme and her family. Her ax murderer repuation is highly overrated. I didn't see one ax the whole time we were there!

Wargod

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, btw, Kstme, I'm thinking of another trip somewhere around February or March out your way. Have to wait for hubby to get some more vacation time, so it'll at least be around then. Anyways, would you mind getting together when I'm out that way? I'd love to visit with you guys again!

Resortgirl

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kstme, I have emailed you with my plans... I can't wait!!

Urgrace

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 03:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tnt, do you have my number? The cell phone is a great idea, but you will have to get it in time to get it activated before you leave. Before you buy, check several plans to see which one is right for you and remember there will be areas where your phone may not work (like the middle of the desert where there is no tower close enough.)

Schoolmarm

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 04:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
RG (and others) WHEN are you going to Vegas? I will be there for a conference from November 6-10! I'd love to see some more people. I will be very busy at the conference, though!

Kstme

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 04:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ROFL...War...shhhhh...remember my "reputation" is at stake! YOU BET WE'LL GET TOGETHER WHEN YOU COME BACK OVER!!! Anytime is good for us!

RG...oops...in email...I goofed regarding when War was coming! I need SLEEP today!LOL

Schoolmarm...I would LOVE to meet with you! Send email and maybe we can...at least...work out "coffee" just to say "Hi"!

Resortgirl

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 05:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
marm. we were shooting for October... just because I need a break soooo bad.. but maybe we can delay it. No promises, but let me look into it. And as I said "Surfaces" is in January and I guess we HAVE to go then.. all expenses are paid then.

Moondance

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 05:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
GREAT Pix Tess! I want go to RGs right NOW!

Tnt if you are close to LA, you are more than welcome to drop by:)

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 06:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tnt, I found a website on traveling with Webtv! WebTV

The drawback to me would be the spouse wanting to watch the television when I wanted to use the internet. When I travel with the laptop, he can watch television while I am dialing up on a local number. When I am on the road, I usually stay in roadside motel type places rather than big name hotels. Most, if not all, of the less expensive motels have free local calls. A rule of thumb could be if there is no bellhop, you will have free local calls.

But, I also understand you not wanting to mess with it. I am sending you an e-mail with a telephone number in case you get up this way.

Resortgirl

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 06:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moon... you would be so welcome here... you were my first buddy here...at TVCH... so pack up the kitties and come on!!