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Topic: I am going on a girls' trip Saturday, the first one in eleven years


Topic Posted by: Silva
Date Posted: Thu Nov 5 20:40:16 2009
Additional Comments: I was fortunate to work with a wonderful bunch of women, from 1989 to 1999.  The group consists of about 15 women, give or take here and there, one will move away and the wife of one of the men in the company will join us, or a neighbor of one of the women will join us, but a group loosely defined as the 'Waid Women.'  Most of us worked for Waid Environmental.  I quit working there ten years ago to take care of my mother.  I have been confined to the house the entire time except that once every three weeks a volunteer would stay for two hours so that I could go out to lunch.  The Waid Women meet about once a month for dinner and birthday celebrations and about three times a year, they go on weekend trips, to the coast or to a bed and breakfast on the river or to attend a music festival, etc.  This Saturday we are going to Wimberley to an art festival and then to Gruene for some live music.  This is the first time I've been able to go in eleven years.  These women are all so special, a group member can be away for years and then come back into the fold as if they had never been away.  I can't believe that I have been so lucky to have such wonderful friends. 



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Posted by: Silva
Date posted: Mon Nov 9 10:59:41 2009
Message:

We had a wonderful time.  The weather was perfect.  We met in town at one lady's house at 8:30 a.m. and had banana bread and orange juice and coffee.  Then we took two cars and headed out for Wimberly.  Wimberly Market Days was going on and we browsed through all the booths for a couple of hours.  I bought the most adorable succulents (plants) there.  Then we drove to Gruene and met a third carload and had lunch at the Gristmill; then walked next door to Gruene Hall and sat through two sets of Rob Roy Parnell - very good band, very energetic and fun. Known as Texas Roadhouse music, I believe.  Got back to Austin about 6:30.  So relaxing and so wonderful to be with my friends again.  I am second from the end on your right. 

Waa Waas at Gruene Hall 


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Posted by: bookworm
Date posted: Fri Nov 6 19:22:43 2009
Message:
It sounds like so much fun. Have a great time!

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  • Thank you! I will. (silva)

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    Posted by: Lisa P
    Date posted: Fri Nov 6 14:06:04 2009
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    Sounds like a blast. Have fun :-)

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  • Thanks, Lisa!

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    Posted by: Donna7888
    Date posted: Fri Nov 6 12:22:22 2009
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    Silva, I hope you have a wonderful time - I know you will.  I'm so excited for you.  If you can, take lots of pictures and show us, okay?  Be careful driving and stay safe.  ((((huggss))))

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  • Thank you! Gosh, I'm glad you mentioned pictures; I hadn't even thought to take my camera. I will go put it beside my purse right now. (silva)

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    Posted by: SusieB
    Date posted: Fri Nov 6 9:31:39 2009
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    Sounds like fun Silva....after 11 years you deserve to have alot of fun!

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  • Thanks, SusieB! I plan on having a great time tomorrow. In addition to the company I will be with, the weather here in Austin is fabulous right now. My husband is gone right now with my van, getting it washed and filled up with gas for us. Can't wait. (silva)

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    Posted by: cc
    Date posted: Fri Nov 6 1:05:22 2009
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    That sounds awesome and hope you enjoy.  I think it is great that you all stay so connected that even when someone has to drop out for a while, you can pick up & join back in.  Have a great time! 

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  • Thanks, cc. Yes, it is a wonderful feeling that I can drop out for years and then be welcomed back in like I had never left. (silva)

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    Posted by: Nichol
    Date posted: Fri Nov 6 0:59:50 2009
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    this sounds awesome!  i wanna be a waid women!

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  • Come on to Austin! They are a great bunch of gals. They would feel like they know you already because I say so often in phone conversation with them '' Well on this message board I visit, someone said ........'' so they are all aware of the Doolies. (silva)

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    Posted by: fuzzwuzz
    Date posted: Thu Nov 5 20:46:30 2009
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    Very cool!!  Have fun!!!

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  • Thanks, Fuzzwuzz! I am looking forward to it. (silva)

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