If only it were August 10th......we'll be in Ontario then.

If only it were a week sooner. It's so unfortunate that Seeler and I will miss each other by less than a week.

Sorry for the western crewe....Northwind, you are coming east, when those of us going to GC are heading west..

Ok, so....who is able to attend Five Oaks, and is interested?  I'm thinking of the fun time that was had at the Waterloo bbq / picnic...(or so I was told about)

Ohh!  Let me talk to my sweetheart!!

Definately campfire!!  

Seeler- you'll love it!!  its really pretty!

Darn...I'd love to see Seeler again and meet some more of you!

Well, Penny, we'd love to see you!  Its a great spot for an overnight.  I'm close to the airport.

Toss your obstacles at us and we'll fix em (but I can't buy a plane ticket!  )

Thanks Pinga for getting this thread going.  I'm so excited about meeting some of the folks that I've talked to so often - and those who lurk but only post occasionally. 

I met Pinga two years ago when she was passing through NB. 

But I haven't been to Five Oaks in 40+ years. 

Please come if you can.

Sorry Nameste that our paths won't cross.  Is there any way you could delay your trip? 

And Penny - jump on a plane and come.  I enjoyed the bar-b-q at your place when I was out west.  Come and join me at Five Oaks.

Given that I live in London, this should be easy but, alas, I'll be prepping for an out-of-country trip that week so ain't goinna happen. My best to Seeler and those who do make it.

Seeler, unfortunately there's no way I can delay my trip. Birthstone has done an incredible job of planning all sorts of stuff for me and working around everyone's schedules, so there's no way I can change that.

Perhaps our paths will cross another time. I doubt that this will be my only trip to the east...

Birthstone - I'll look forward to seeing you and yours at Five Oaks. 

wish I could come seeler

crazyheart - I wish you could too.  Jump a plane.  I know, its easier said than done. 

You can find out more about Five Oaks by going to their web site.  It's a beautiful, peaceful spot. 

I will just quote you the note I sent to seeler ...

"There must be some kind of magic at work here seeler!  I have been away from Wondercafe for several months (for no particular reason whatsoever).  About a week or so ago I found myself thinking about what a good time we had at the little Wondercafe picnic a couple of years ago in Waterloo Park and how nice it would be to do something like that again.  I promised myself I would go on and check to see what (if anything) might be happening just in case something was in the works.  Then I forgot about it. 

Tonight, I came down intending to take a look ... just to check in to see what was doing, if anything, but before going over to Wondercafe, I thought I ought to check my email ... and what should be waiting for me but a notice that I had received wondermail.  I open it and "zoot alors!", there is an invite to meet you at a Wonderpicnic!  

I will certainly be there!"

Great Qwerty.  I'm looking forward to meeting you. 

Let me check my calendar. I would love to be there!!!

Please Specialmom.  You are so special.  You have to be there!

It's looking good  for the busygang so far Seeler.  It would be awesome to meet you and to see everyone else. 

Qwerty!!!!  I've missed you.  Good to see you and can't wait to see you & your yellow car in July!

need to check my schedule and car availability but I'd like to come if I can!

If you need a lift BethanyK, let us know where you would be coming from and see if we can find a ride.

Just looked and I work 8-5 that day but it's only an hour drive so maybe I can make it for a bit

...Alas that's a soccer tournament weekend...cms

when isn't there a soccer event, cjms ?

i believe that i will be unable to attend; i am sad b/c  would love to meet `seeler and to finally go to Five Oaks, but, alas,  I have other plans...

So sorry cjms - it is too bad that we can't arrange to be in two places at once.  I am sorry I will miss you - but I have a grandson who plays soccer (beginning level) and I know how important a tornament can be.  Enjoy the games, and think of us.

redhead - I am truly sorry about your 'other plans . . .'    I have a feeling that you would rather be with the WonderCafe people.  We will be thinking about you.  Thoughts and prayers.

Food typically is incentive enough as far as I am concerned.  I would need to have a better idea of the timing as I have two teens to take to Silver Lake that day.

They need to be there for 2pm registration  Which means I'm leaving here noonish and returning later in the afternoon.

I've already wondermailed a response to Seeler promising that I would get over and if the family can handle it RevJohn from the pulpit on Sunday morning.

Grace and peace to you.

John

I'd suggest that we plan to arrive later in the day, have a potluck dinner.

i'm suggesting that those who wish could book into five oaks for an overnight..it's fairly reasonable.

we could have a campfire ?

ok...a lot of hopes..have to see who is coming, then I will contact five oaks.

Seeler is already booked in...and given the response, will make the call either today or tomorrow to know other items.

so...so far, we have

Seeler

BethanyK

Qwerty -- possibly  ? and family? i have the pleasure of knowing mrs. qwerty..and would be good to have a social.

Birthstone & family --possibly

SpecialMom & family - possibly

Busymom & family - possibly

Revjohn -- possibly -- and family?  would be good to meet

Oooo...this is definitely a possibility for me. I am not far from Paris!

Kappa - welcome aboard.  I'm getting excited with each new response.

Sadly I live in New Brunswick so that just will not work  Makes me sad I would love to meet some WonderCafe people.

As far as I can tell it looks like the specialfamily could come for a potluck dinner.  My kids love Five Oaks.

Well, if this thing happens, I'm definitely coming and I'm sure Cheryl will be there with me .

Put me down as a maybe and I will confirm tomorrow night.  I would love to go but will have to see if my daughter will be done dancing that day.  She's a part of a Ukrainian dance troop at a multi-cultural festival in Brantford called the International Villages.

Ooo revjohn just the mention of Silver lake brought back so many memories...I miss it

I'm excited to see people!

It's going to happen.  It is!  It is!  I'll be there, and people are showing interest.  Remember, whenever two or three are gathered - or half a dozen - or more. 

We'll just have to work out the details.

And if you know anybody from the Cafe who lives in the area, or who might be interested, draw their attention to the thread. 

Pupplypaws - after I get back, maybe we could talk about something for the Maritimes.  I know one or two people from NS who might be interested.  And I'll have so much more experience about organizing an event.  Thanks to Pinga for this one.

Yeah!

MWS...I always refer to you as msw...sorry.

Ok, I have a plan to call Five Oaks tomorrow...hopefully, i can get some specifics..and figure out costs, what if it rains, etc..

some of us are considering staying over, just so the kids can have fun, and we can sit back & enjoy a good long visit. (even if it is easy enough to just drive there, and drive home)

Oh I hope that some will stay over and into the next day.  It will be so much fun.

Seeler, you may have found something to do for part of Saturday -- ie morning, early afternoon  -- see MWS's reference to international festival in Brantford.

Brantford is right beside Five Oaks...

here is the link: http://www.brantfordvillages.ca/

Hmmmmm.... I will have to seriously consider this!

(thanks for the poke in this thread's direction, seeler!)

Faerenach - I was just thinking of you...

What about Deb, or Carolla or Kinst or Indira or

Hi Pinga,

Well, the daughters wouldn't be there, they'd be at Silver Lake.

That leaves the Doctor and the boys. 

I'll talk to them about it.

Grace and peace to you.

John

Will check the calendar and how we are doing with the new little one.

Oh xandersdad - has he arrived?  Did I miss his advent?   I love new babies.  

I hope we didn't worry you with our comments on your thread about #3.  There is always room for one more.  And the first boy.  WOW

Actually this is our second daughter.  Has not arrived yet.  Have an ultrasound appt. this afternoon to determine whether or not she is breach.  If so then this Sunday we have an appointment to get her turned.  Tuesday is the official due date.

I've wondermailed xandersdad and cleared up my misunderstanding.  Third baby, second girl.  Prayers that all goes well and that we will all meet the little one at Five Oaks.

Isn't killer_rabbit going to Brock?  I don't know where his summer abode is... and not sure he'd come either.  But worth an invite?

would be good to meet KR..i also thought of Admin..and NinjaFaery.

I'm thinking SG is further away....

i think seeler is taking the role of sending notices out to folks...if anyone thinks of others in driving distance, please spread the word