I think we should have a National GTG in the Finger Lakes.

steeser03

Or Napa.

A bunch of Niners packed in Limos and drinking wine? Sounds like a grand time to me!

amelianguy

I think we should do it in a more centralized location, like Chicago. Make it easier for everyone to get there.

Are there wineries in Chicago?

maryandkirk0909

No wineries in Chicago I don't think, but there are in MO, if that's closer to center.

MBMcC421

I think next summer, this should happen.  Start planning now.

kelklump

I am in.

 

MBMcC421

We really have to do it this time though.... no more of this talking about it and never following through.

I think we need one person *cough*Mary*cough* to manage and run with it.

law67

There are not wineries in Chicago but there are many just an hour away (can we say party bus?) If we wanted to do Chicago I would definitely be available to help out in the planning process.

I am willing to go anywhere though, after getting to meet Mary yesterday I am wanting to meet everyone!

maryandkirk0909

law67:

I am willing to go anywhere though, after getting to meet Mary yesterday I am wanting to meet everyone!

We did have an especially delightful breakfast.  It is fun meeting Niners, they're like old friends with actual bodies.  

ChristinaDawn

I agree and am in for next summer.  That gives me plenty of time to save and plan.

amelianguy

ChristinaDawn:

I agree and am in for next summer.  That gives me plenty of time to save and plan.

Ditto. I can definitely make it work with that amount of time to plan.

rach83

amelianguy:

ChristinaDawn:

I agree and am in for next summer.  That gives me plenty of time to save and plan.

Ditto. I can definitely make it work with that amount of time to plan.

Yep! I'm loving this idea! 

nooner09

that kind of time frame definitely gives me time to plan!  And I vote central locale too.  Flights to Chicago are usually pretty reasonable from everywhere.

MBMcC421

nooner09:

that kind of time frame definitely gives me time to plan!  And I vote central locale too.  Flights to Chicago are usually pretty reasonable from everywhere.

Oh for sure.  With enough planning ahead, I can get non-stop to Chicago from Boston for $87 one-way with JetBlue... let's do this!

lilswimmer

amelianguy:

I think we should do it in a more centralized location, like Chicago. Make it easier for everyone to get there.

Are there wineries in Chicago?

Chicago sounds good! We don't have many wineries but WI is full of breweries!

SEMelius5073

lilswimmer:

amelianguy:

I think we should do it in a more centralized location, like Chicago. Make it easier for everyone to get there.

Are there wineries in Chicago?

Chicago sounds good! We don't have many wineries but WI is full of breweries!

 Agreed!

Diamond_Doll

I'd be down for Chicago or St. Louis. I've never met a Niner. I think I'm the only one left.

aStorie2009

Diamond_Doll:

I'd be down for Chicago or St. Louis. I've never met a Niner. I think I'm the only one left.

I haven't either!

I think this would def be doable for me  

lizlemmon19

I could be down.  If you are talking next summer, it may depend on if we get a kiddo.  I could swing a Northeastern US GTG this summer.

sarges05girl

aStorie2009:

Diamond_Doll:

I'd be down for Chicago or St. Louis. I've never met a Niner. I think I'm the only one left.

I haven't either!

I think this would def be doable for me  

I haven't met an Niner yet either. I'm hoping this June is the winning trip though!! *fingers crossed*

tarmar81

aStorie2009:

Diamond_Doll:

I'd be down for Chicago or St. Louis. I've never met a Niner. I think I'm the only one left.

I haven't either!

I think this would def be doable for me  

I haven't either!  And I've actually been to a really good winery outside St. Louis. Just sayin'.  

tdmd09

I'd be down. I LOVE Chicago. And it and St. Louis are only a 6 hour drive from me

ChristinaDawn

I haven't met any niners either I live in the middle of several who live about 5 hours away from me in opposite directions.  I still say you northeastern Niners need to come to Cooperstown!  We have wineries, breweries and the Baseball Hall of Fame *cough MB cough*. 

michelle142

So we're talking 'next' Summer, as in 2013?

That I could definitely get on board with.

YouandMe912

I haven't met any niners either. I'd be interested! 

MBMcC421

michelle142:

So we're talking 'next' Summer, as in 2013?

That I could definitely get on board with.

That's the plan -- should be plenty of time to give people enough prep and savings as needed

MBMcC421

ChristinaDawn:

I haven't met any niners either I live in the middle of several who live about 5 hours away from me in opposite directions.  I still say you northeastern Niners need to come to Cooperstown!  We have wineries, breweries and the Baseball Hall of Fame *cough MB cough*. 

Yeah yeah.... ;P

steeser03

Diamond_Doll:

I'd be down for Chicago or St. Louis. I've never met a Niner. I think I'm the only one left.

Don't worry, you're not missing out. At least not on any of the Niners I've met :P

MBMcC421

steeser03:

Diamond_Doll:

I'd be down for Chicago or St. Louis. I've never met a Niner. I think I'm the only one left.

Don't worry, you're not missing out. At least not on any of the Niners I've met :P

I'll drink to that! 

michelle142

Speaking of Niners we've met... I think the WI Niners need another GTG sometime in the near future.

lilswimmer

michelle142:

Speaking of Niners we've met... I think the WI Niners need another GTG sometime in the near future.

Absolutely!!

amelianguy

MBMcC421:

steeser03:

Diamond_Doll:

I'd be down for Chicago or St. Louis. I've never met a Niner. I think I'm the only one left.

Don't worry, you're not missing out. At least not on any of the Niners I've met :P

I'll drink to that! 

Well, I've only met the two of you, and let me tell you...nothing to get your undapants in a twist over. Hors.