BellissimAA:

Let me add my welcome, in advance, to my new city! While I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting any of the Seattle-based FlyerTalkers (and I won't be available on June 20), I will tell you that I have the strong impression that this is one great group of folks you will be meeting!

What you are experiencing now (and what you no doubt will experience next week) reminds me of two occasions, when all I did was post my plans to visit a particular city and, within hours, my entire weekend (longer in one case) was planned for me. Such is the wonderful spirit of FlyerTalk!

I will always be grateful to kidpachinko (and "mrs kid") and mjm for their efforts to show me a great time on my whirlwind trip to Tokyo in December, 2000 (and thanks to AusTXHiker for allowing me to be part of his weekend with them). Then, last fall, I basked in the warm and gracious hospitality of Paul Palmer and his partner, Roy, who took excellent care of me in the Suffolk countryside.

Reading through this thread has reminded me of what I like best about FlyerTalk: the spirit of our members and their willingness to help each other. I know you will have a great time.

Best wishes,

Bill