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Old 03-20-2007, 07:04 PM   #1
Becky
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I Met Jean in Person Today
I just wanted to let everyone know that today Jean and I met for lunch. It was such a nice day. It's always nice to meet any of you in person especially since we all know each other so well from the board.

Jean is not only compassiate, warm and smart - she is also very attractive.

We live about 1.5 hours apart but I work an hour closer to her and we have been trying to get together for awhile now.

Maybe one day Oprah will fly us all out to Chicago and we can all be together on her show.

Have a great night.
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Old 03-20-2007, 07:55 PM   #2
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Becky, Alright, I knew you two were up to something...just wasn't sure what it was. lol I am just thrilled to hear you two had a chance to met and have lunch. You said Jean is so warm, compassionate & smart. If you ask me that described's both of you to a tee.

I bet you guys had a great time and had lots to talk about. No doubt the conversation just flowed with the two of you together. I'm so glad you guys finally found some time to get together...I bet it was fun. Just make sure you let us all know when you both get invited to, and go on the Operah show...I sure don't want to miss that. (Operah has no idea the ratings she would get if you two were on there.) I think I will email her right now...thanks for the idea. lol

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Old 03-20-2007, 07:55 PM   #3
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Dear Becky, (Special Lady)

Thank you for a wonderful and very special afternoon!
We should also share with all how we were to meet upstairs
and we were both approaching the escalator and I knew immediatley
it was you from your happy and bright smile from the forum.

I wish everyone has an opportunity to meet each other as we said
earlier today, " We are very special and unique"

For sure there is no other site that is equal to ours.

Now, were do you think we should have lunch next time?

Hugs,
Jean
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Old 03-20-2007, 11:22 PM   #4
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Smile That is SOOO special...
I'm glad you both had the opportunity to spend some time getting to know each other.

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Old 03-21-2007, 08:44 AM   #5
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Having just had a wonderful llunch with AlaskaAngel and Full of Beans in Seattle, I can only reiterate how gret it is to connect in person. Wish we were all close and could do it often! How about a massive Oprah invasion??!!!
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