Amen, Sister Jeri.

It WAS risky. And bumpy and scary and fun just like the beginning of any good love affair! I remember very well our first Getaway when we had to get to know each others' faces AND those of the FSGW people, and figure out the 'house rules'. Now when someone new comes in (KT, Jacqui, Bobert, Ebbie, El Greko, MTed, who else?) it is so much fun to bring 'em in and add their voices to the mix - literally.

Were there new FSGW folks there for the first time? I'd bet they couldn't tell us apart.....

I loved that our badges this time didn't distinguish us as mudcatters. I like knowing where the forks are, and I don't mind washing dishes.

Thank you to all for your wonderful hard work and gracious hosting - especially you 'overlappers' who smoothed the waters.

Dani

PS: Could someone please tell us how the Auction did??