Forum Fest 2014 tentative attendee

[Wonder]

Fantastic photos ladies, there a few unfamiliar faces

[cookie1]

Gert thanks for all the fantastic photos. You have made us all lovely.
Uni you are a wonderful photo bomber.

[judydawn]

Tonight before dinner we all met in the foyer (Gert has posted the photos) to swap gift cards and distribute some gifts Helene of Superkitchenmachine sent over for our forumfest attendees. We thank you Helene for your generosity, we had fun sharing the spoils.

I must also thank another of our forum members who so kindly sent a donation down which provided our bottles of wine for this evening's  meal.  To you we send our most grateful thanks and a big group hug.

I see Prue from the bar has joined the forum tonight, welcome to you Prue.  Hop over to the introduce yourself section so that we can officially welcome you then fire those questions at us so that you can start putting your TMX to good use.

[Katiej]

We all had a wonderful night. Thanks Helene and the wonderful generous forum member for your lovely gifts, they were certainly appreciated.

I'm in bed waiting for Richard, who is down in the bar drinking with Jen's DH. Hopefully he is coming up soon, as I'd like to go to sleep.

[Mama Fergie]

You may have a long wait Katie but hopefully not 

We have all had a fantastic weekend so far and still another full day ahead.

[Bedlam]

We have had a terrific  Forumfest  yet again.
Thank you  Helene for all the wonderful gifts and a nameless "very" generous forum friend for the champagne  at dinner. Everybody has been so generous.
I hope the wonderful photos Gert has posted will encourage more to start saving their gold coins for next years destination (Maybe Melbourne), you wouldn't be disappointed.

[droverjess]

Looks like the forumfests get better and better.
Good food and company and friendship, the important things in life.
Safe trips home everyone. Can't remember if you have another day.
Xx


Edited for typo!

[Bedlam]

DJ, so true DJ, it does get better as we know each other better. So many genuine generous people.
We are going on a historical lunch time boat cruise today and DH and I are hoping for a walk around Battery point.
Thinking of you often X

[droverjess]

Thanks bedlam 

[Emme]

Well what can I say, a fantastic & wonderful group.  Many thanks Helene for your generous gifts and to the wonderful forum member ( you know who you are)  a very big thank you for gifting us the champagne.  Will post some photos  when I get home as my iPad is not cooperating very well.  Dede so sorry you could not attend you certainly did miss meeting a most wonderful,  and the friendliest group you could ever wish to meet. Do hope DS ankle is getting better.  Looks like a wet day ahead.  Oh well if we run out of things to do we can always start re-arranging the funiture .  Personally I think it looks much better the way we do it.  Cheers for now

[gertbysea]

Yes Emme we could certainly do a  better job with the chairs in the lobby and I would toss the red cushions!

Many thanks Helene. That was great fun.

And another thanks goes to our absent friend for adding to the frivolity by way of the wine. It was sampled with gusto.

What an eclectic bunch we are. Old friends, new friends  and now long time friends.

Gert

[achookwoman]

Helene,  thanks again for your generous gifts.  Maybe you could join us one year.  You would fit in very well and be most welcome.  Thanks ,  generous friend for the bubbles at Dinner.  You have again added to our fun. Maybe next year you also will join us in person.  We would very much like that. Your DH would also be welcome and would enjoy the company of the other DH who attended.
Last day for most of us today.   

[gertbysea]

A wee bit wet this morning but still beautiful.

[cookie1]

Gosh you are all up very early. I had trouble waking up at 7.30. I may need a SCAN this afternoon but it seems silly to waste precious time. ( SCAN= Senior Citizen afternoon nap).
Another thank you to Helene and our very own secret Santa for last nights bubbles. It was a lovely evening.

Several of us have been in trouble with the furniture. At least we will be remembered.
Prue is a very lovely young lady who has a tmx31 and has now joined the forum. Prue, you won't regret it. The recipes on here are tried and true.

Marie, thank you so much for making quite a super effort to come down to Hobart. You are indeed one of us. Mandi circumstances prevented us all meeting you but I feel that I know you. I do hope your son improves rapidly.

Things get a little emotive here today, tomorrow and last night we had to say goodbye to kmw and her lovely family. Thanks kmw you and your family a lovely people and it has been a pleasure meeting you.

[cookie1]

The view from the mountain side. No Mt Wellington this morning.

My river view is wet too.