Ohio AWers (& anyone close)

Hi AWers from Ohio and any states bordering Ohio. Is there any interest in organizing a get together in a central location -- which would sound like somewhere near Columbus? I'm thinking just a get together to say hello and share experiences, maybe late in the summer (not August 18), probably a Saturday afternoon, twoish so there's drive time on both sides, at someplace like a Bob Evans or Cracker Barrel. Let me know what you think (and if you're interested, what days won't work for you). Puma

Hi Cath (and everyone else) - I was waiting for PattitheWicked to chime in. She and I are now working on a date and location in the Columbus area (Patti's SE of Columbus, I'm NE). We're trying to do it before school starts again but have already ruled out the first three Saturdays in August because of book signings.

If we manage to find a date that works for both of us, our thoughts are to meet about 1pm at a restaurant (Patti added Panera to my thoughts), invite everyone from Ohio and bordering states, and ask anyone who has a published book to bring it along (sort of positive experience thread starters )

So, as soon as we have something definite, we'll let all of you know. Looking forward to meeting fellow AWers. Puma

July 28th, Ohio (& others) Get Together

PattitheWicked and I picked Saturday, July 28, for the first ever, Ohio and surrounding states, AW get together. It will be in the Columbus area at 1:00pm (to allow travel time). Patti is going to post the specifics of where and how to get there.

Please RSVP in this thread if you're going to be able to join us. And, if you're coming and have a published book, bring it along to show everyone. I'm thinking we might also have at least one doorprize (do I hear chocolate?)

Looking forward to meeting all you AW members from the "Heart of It All" (the eastern midwest). Puma

Hi Braydie, et al - Patti TW has to reserve the room (at Panera) with a guarantee we'll spend at least $25.00. She's waiting until this weekend to see what kind of responses we get. Other than that, we have no constraints. Earlier, definite RSVPs will guarantee it will be at Panera (there are alternatives at the same freeway exit we wouldn't have to reserve), and we will be happy to see anyone who isn't sure they can come until closer to the date. Puma