Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy... IT'S GOING ON NOWWWWW!! And here I am in snowy Ohio when I would MUCH prefer to be meeting and greeting other message board members in Madrid!! Tick tock.. tick tock... A few more hours and we'll be hearing about the first details of the party. Can't wait!!!

Saludos, MadridMan

Ok!,
What a meeting!, Antonio, thanks very much!!!!. The restaurnat was fantastic, incredible value.
Carmendeespana, where are you???. You've missed it! don't know why, you'll tell.
Some of us went to Huertas and have a lot of fun drinking tequilas!
I had a great time, hope to repeat soon
Can't wait

OK boys and girls, so how did it go last night???
I came home from Zaragoza yesterday afternoon to find out whether it was still possible to attend or not, but I was uncertain and so decided to not even try at the last minute (which was weird considering I live so close to cl Amor de Dios), besides, I was afraid of Antonio's 'inocentadas'! :p ,(just kidding, he, he!)
Now I can't wait to read the details , and I truly hope we get to see some pics posted soon (unlike last time, uh, JoeSambuca?). BTW, Richie, I'M SO SORRY about your lost luggage!, I bet somebody has made a little trip to El Corte Ingles to do some "survival shopping". How come your great buddies didn't come this time?

Hi everybody,

I apologize for not having gone. I sincerely hope you had a lot of fun.

The reason why I didn´t go is that my grandma passed away on the 27th, and we buried her on the 28th. I was at my mom´s house, you know, being with her in these difficult times. It´s particularly difficult in Christmas times where all the family is supposed to be together; also because it was very unexpected. She entered the hospital the night of the 24th and doctors couldn´t do anything for her.

I am truly sorry for not being there. I was very excited about this meeting and I hope there is another opportunity for meeting all of you.

Susana

Carmen, I'm so sorry...
Lo siento de veras
Un abrazo
Pablo

Hi Everyone!

Back at the office today, then off until the 9th!!! I love the Spanish vacation policies.

Anyway, Susana, I am truly sorry about your Grandma and I know how it feels as I lost my Grandpa (age 100 and the last of my Grandparents alive) this summer.

The dinner was excellent with great food and lots of it! My sister, and husband and Sam also had a great time. Sam ate up his swordfish, although he really ordered it expecting to see the sword!

Hope all those visiting Spain are enjoying the rest of their vacations here and that we will meet again sometime soon!

Happy new year to all ,

Val

P.S. Pim, sorry we missed you! There were a few no-shows and extra room at the table.

This meeting was really fun and the people were just amazing as usual. Miguel and Pablo...you are just party animals.

Pim we missed you. Will you ever forgive me for forgetting the camera? Then again IWA may show up 10 hours late.
My luggage finally arrived on sunday. A man on the street gave me a euro because I was dressed in the same cloths since Friday. My friends just don´t love Madrid the way I do.

Richard, we have to talk. There were some "pivate" details that I would like to comment...
Send me an email to fuente.pablo@telefonica.net
See you

Susana,
siento mucho lo de tu abuela.
Un abrazo

Hola everybody! Susana, so sorry about your Abuela.
Everyone else, I´m sorry I didn´t go, I caught a nasty cold and my Tia Abuela, Aunt, and sister all kept me inside At least this was I didn´t share the nasty bug with any of you!
In any event, I hope to get to go the next one!
Happy New Year to you all! May this year bring everyone health, happiness and what you most wish for!