Well FlyerTalkers, I'm back from Shanghai and did Brigitte and I have a blast! I think we made more friends on this trip (FT events excepted, of course) than on any other. I guess it didn't hurt that we helped upgrade all 8 of our travelling companions to C class on that long flight from PVG-DTW (13 hours)...but I digress.
dg1: As Rudi would say, "I'm sooooo disappointed" that you won't be able to join our little party. I realize that fiscal responsibility comes first, but if you change your mind or inherit a windfall, please know that you will be most welcome. Be aware, that as an enticement, I keep a very well stocked liquor cabinet. You were one of the first to commit, so forgive my sentimentality.
A couple of attendees will be coming out of the FA "closet", so to speak and I will announce their attendance when they wish me to do so. I'm happy to have them aboard so that FT'ers can get a more balanced view of the Flyer world as we know it.
I'm still working on Randy as an attendee, and he has expressed interest despite the fact that he will be returning from Europe on the Friday before Saturday's dinner. Fellow attendees: Let him know you want him there...post!...email...write!
I am also currently planning to head a group of adventurous types on a Lachine Rapids jet boat ride. If you're not a wimp, don't mind getting wet and love having fun, let me know and I'll sign you up! I'm thinking of scheduling this on Sunday, but it isn't etched in stone.
Okay, FT'ers...ball's in your court!