San Antonio GTG - December 2009

[Fulltime RVer]

We have chosen early December for a San Antonio get together because the Christmas lights on the Riverwalk are turned on the day after Thanksgiving.

Several of us who live or have lived in or near San Antonio have been emailing and have decided this ought to be more of a GTG instead of a crop because of the many photographic opportunities, but the plans are not in cement.

Weather this time of year is often still nice enough to eat outside.

The airport is only about 15 minutes from downtown and you can catch a bus or shuttle at the airport. The bus is handicapped accessible. There is no need to rent a car or deal with San Antonio traffic.

Anyone interested?

Post your thoughts, questions, and suggestions here.

[debilou]

Me, Me I am... I want to come...

And, Karen... tell them about the Segway's... and we could all have helmet hair!

[debilou]

Also, Karen and I discussed if we stay along the Riverwalk area...

We are close to so many popular colorful and scenic (by that I mean PHOTO OPS):
like the
- Alamo
- RiverWalk - which is magical around Christmas with all the lights.
- River Center Mall
- Hemisphere Plaza
- The Tower of the Americas (built for Hemisphere) don't ask me what year.. because I was a kid ok.
- San Fernando Cathedral - just recently renovated about 4 - 5 years ago...
- The Rest of the Missions - a little bit further away
- La Villita - an Artist Colony now, but the building are quite old and really pretty.
- Some very old Hotels which have been redone and are just beautiful inside
- Several famous theatres which have been redone recently and have reopend
- an Imax theatre
- etc, etc...
So, much to do, so little time...

[ReneT]

I'm in!!!!! :yahoo::yahoo:

[bendipez]

WOW!! this sounds great. Have never been to San ANtonio and have always wanted to go there. Furthest we ever got in Texas was a trip to Dallas a few times. Yo wold think with Denison only bein about an hour away we would have gone to Dallas more.....

[PQ FRAN]

If Doug came, what would he do?

[bendipez]

Maybe by then Shawn will be able to come, the guys could have their own "support group "......

[Elisabeth]

Oh don't forget Ripley's! Right across the street from the Alamo unless it's been moved.

It's a 3 hour drive from Laredo/New Laredo if anyone is interested in shopping in Mexico. Or, there is a marketplace downtown SA with many of the same goods.

SA also has a very nice zoo.

About an hour's drive from Luchenbach Texas, maybe a little more, I can't remember.

There is also a Six Flags, a SeaWorld, and some water park I can't recall the name of.

A German town is also nearby, sheesh, I can't remember the name of it but someone will.

We did the whole tourist thing last spring. I can't wait to go on a photo walk with you people!

[ReneT]

I will probably be bringing my DH because Dec 5th is our anniversary, so I wouldn't want to leave him that whole weekend.

[sammdc]

just ignore me why I sit in the corner and pout that I cant come but can see all these places in my mind so clearly hmmm I must have been there recently OHHHHHH thats right i was with scamp and Karen in December and its totally amazing you will all have the best time

btw Fran Doug can be the group photographer take pics of all of you and you could all go on a horse carriage ride.

[debilou]

If Doug came, what would he do?

He could hang around with Rene DH and maybe my DH for one thing..

Rene T's anniversary is that weekend, so she is thinking of bringing him along... and then sneaking out for an anniversary dinner or something...

What does he like to do in his spare time - like hobbies...???

There is a lot to do in and around San Antonio... if he had a rental car...

[debilou]

Oh don't forget Ripley's! Right across the street from the Alamo unless it's been moved.

It's a 3 hour drive from Laredo/New Laredo if anyone is interested in shopping in Mexico. Or, there is a marketplace downtown SA with many of the same goods.

SA also has a very nice zoo.

About an hour's drive from Luchenbach Texas, maybe a little more, I can't remember.

There is also a Six Flags, a SeaWorld, and some water park I can't recall the name of.

A German town is also nearby, sheesh, I can't remember the name of it but someone will.

We did the whole tourist thing last spring. I can't wait to go on a photo walk with you people!

Elizabeth... half the towns around San Antonio have German names... hehe

But, maybe you mean Guerne (pronounced) GREENE....

But, more than likely Six Flags, and Sea World will be closed then... they close up for the winter, and so does the water park... I could never spell that... it's like Shitterbachen or something like that...

And, yes Ripley's is still near the Alamo... oh, unless they moved the Alamo...

[debilou]

And, the only real reason to go to Luchenbach, TEXAS is to try to steal the town signs, if you like the song...

But, they've wised up since I was a teenager... those signs are pretty darn hard to steal now... pretty much impossible...

Not, that I ever did such a thing back then, but maybe my first apartment had a sign or two.. don't know where they came from... maybe gifts from friends... that's it...

[Fulltime RVer]

If Doug came, what would he do?

He could do a Segway tour:

http://www.segcity.com/

The guys can do a lot of the same things we do. There is a professional NBA team and a hockey team in town.

[Fulltime RVer]

Oh don't forget Ripley's! Right across the street from the Alamo unless it's been moved.

It's a 3 hour drive from Laredo/New Laredo if anyone is interested in shopping in Mexico. Or, there is a marketplace downtown SA with many of the same goods.

SA also has a very nice zoo.

About an hour's drive from Luchenbach Texas, maybe a little more, I can't remember.

There is also a Six Flags, a SeaWorld, and some water park I can't recall the name of.

A German town is also nearby, sheesh, I can't remember the name of it but someone will.

We did the whole tourist thing last spring. I can't wait to go on a photo walk with you people!

It has become pretty dangerous down near Laredo. I'm not going there. :eek: Drug wars are a problem all along the border. El Mercado in San Antonio is a much better choice. We can eat at Mi Tierra while we are there. This restaurant is world famous and a great photo-op place.

Fredericksburg is a really neat German town that lots of people go to. It is about an hour from SA.

Sea World was open last year for a drive through of Christmas lights, but I think that was all.

[Fulltime RVer]

He could hang around with Rene DH and maybe my DH for one thing..

Rene T's anniversary is that weekend, so she is thinking of bringing him along... and then sneaking out for an anniversary dinner or something...

What does he like to do in his spare time - like hobbies...???

There is a lot to do in and around San Antonio... if he had a rental car...

He can hang out with my DH too.

[sammdc]

hahaha is there any way I can put this whole thread on invisible so I am not tortured by reading it

[ReneT]

He could hang around with Rene DH and maybe my DH for one thing..

Rene T's anniversary is that weekend, so she is thinking of bringing him along... and then sneaking out for an anniversary dinner or something...

What does he like to do in his spare time - like hobbies...???

There is a lot to do in and around San Antonio... if he had a rental car...

DH plays golf and said he would love to play golf with other DH's if anyone plays.

[ReneT]

It has become pretty dangerous down near Laredo. I'm not going there. :eek: Drug wars are a problem all along the border. El Mercado in San Antonio is a much better choice. We can eat at Mi Tierra while we are there. This restaurant is world famous and a great photo-op place.

Fredericksburg is a really neat German town that lots of people go to. It is about an hour from SA.

Sea World was open last year for a drive through of Christmas lights, but I think that was all.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE eating at Mi Tierra!!!!!!

[ReneT]

He could do a Segway tour:

http://www.segcity.com/

The guys can do a lot of the same things we do. There is a professional NBA team and a hockey team in town.

My DH loves most sports so he would be willing to do that too if no one wants to play golf.

[scamptx]

Caro--save your pennies. You can come visit us again!

I'm so excited to see this taking off! If enough out of towners are coming in, it would be fun to stay in the same hotel. Even without an "official" crop, we could get together and share photos and stuff!

I'm marking my calendar!

[debilou]

hahaha is there any way I can put this whole thread on invisible so I am not tortured by reading it
No because we WANT you to come... please please pretty please

[omio]

Sounds like so much fun but early December would probably be a problem for me. Will keep it in the back of my mind, though.

[GrandmaCrys]

If I am able to swing this trip, Dh and I would be driving in! He's an avid fisherman, so if any DH's fish, he'd be glad for the company!!

This is so exciting. I've never been to Texas, just like I mostly never been any place else, either, especially west of the Mississippi.

Keeping my fingers extremely crossed, which is really hard on my typing. Difficult for you to tell, I know, 'cause my typing sucks at it's best! :D :D

Caro, Honey, we can't make this thread invisible, but you could close your eyes are you're scrolling through! :eek: :yikes: :eek: :yikes: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[debilou]

Crys, My DH loves to fish... so maybe we can work out a guys fishing thing ok..

[GrandmaCrys]

YAY, Deb! Sounds encouraging!

[Fulltime RVer]

Deb: Do you think you could get us down into the basement of "St. Joske's?" Do you know of any other funky things like this?

[Fulltime RVer]

Sounds like so much fun but early December would probably be a problem for me. Will keep it in the back of my mind, though.

Sorry to hear you probably can't make it. :cry: But we will meet one day.

[Fulltime RVer]

If you go to Ripley's, don't look in the mirror and try to curl your tongue. It is a two-way mirror. :lol:

Oh don't forget Ripley's! Right across the street from the Alamo unless it's been moved.

It's a 3 hour drive from Laredo/New Laredo if anyone is interested in shopping in Mexico. Or, there is a marketplace downtown SA with many of the same goods.

SA also has a very nice zoo.

About an hour's drive from Luchenbach Texas, maybe a little more, I can't remember.

There is also a Six Flags, a SeaWorld, and some water park I can't recall the name of.

A German town is also nearby, sheesh, I can't remember the name of it but someone will.

We did the whole tourist thing last spring. I can't wait to go on a photo walk with you people!

[Fulltime RVer]

We are going back on the road day after tomorrow and will be wandering around for a couple of weeks. I'll check in when I can, but in the meantime leave you in Debilou's capable hands. She probably knows more about San Antonio than I do even though I lived there 20 years. :-)

I have been posting excerpts from the San Antonio Light newspaper at Squidoo for anyone interested in the history of SA. So far I've only got 1881 posted but will try to get as much of 1882, 1883, and 1884 as I can before next December.

http://www.squidoo.com/recyclednews

[ReneT]

Deb: Do you think you could get us down into the basement of "St. Joske's?" Do you know of any other funky things like this?

What is St. Joske's?

[Fulltime RVer]

What is St. Joske's?

Joske's was a department store that once tried to buy up a whole city block for their store but a church, St. John's, wouldn't sell so they built the store around it and after that some people started calling it St. Joske's. :lol: A caretaker used to show Debilou some neat historical stuff in the basement.

[scamptx]

I want to see it!

[debilou]

Well, ok.. Joske's is the department store - where my grandparents worked at and fell in and - got married (well they didn't marry in Joske's... but anyhow.. Joske's goes back along ways...
Next door to Joske's is St. Thomas' Catholic Church which has also been around forever - before Joske's...

So, when I was really small (I Had to live with my grandparents for a while) - I sometimes had to wait for them at St. Thomas' - a very safe place to wait...

The caretaker there used to tell me lots of stories about what was underneath the ground level of St. Thomas' - including the fact that some of the Alamo HEROS bones were buried there.

The rest are in a -I'll never be able to spell this one but at the San Fernando Catherdral in a Serpcaphgus... (a sealed thing that hold relics)

Anyhow, there are a lot of old relics in the basement of St. Thomas' and he would show me if he had time..

Now, remember this is almost 50 years ago.. so this guy is probably long gone...

But, I went in to St. Thomas' within the past few years... and mentioned the basement area - the current caretaker acted just like the last one - a little slow... ( I don't mean to be rude) but I could see a similarity.. I asked about what was below.. he also mentioned the relics of the Alamo heros.. So, I really believe some are there.

Now, I never heard about St. Thomas' being called St. Joske's until Karen came along.

But, Joske's wanted to demolish St. Thomas' many years back... when that didn't go over.. they built all around it... (well not on top of it)...

Now Joske's - changed hand's to Foley's, then Dillards' now may Co.... and is part of the River Center Mall.

Now, Can we get down to the basement of St. Thomas' - I really don't think so...

I haven't been down there since I was a little kid... It's really kind of yucky down there... but I can check it out next time I'm in town...

One reason I could get into a lot of places as a kid is because my grandmother's side of the family was very active in an organization called C.I.D.A. - Canary Island Desendants Association...

in the late 1700 - King Felix V of Spain wanted to start populating the land called Tejas... and granted land grants to 16 families... they are called the Canerios.

These families laid the cornerstone of the San Fernando Cathedral and laid out the original plots for what is now downtown San Antonio (de Bejar - then)...

By Birthright - my grandmother and I are part of this organization... and we can be in certain parades, and get into certain events, just by being a Canario....

The cornerstone in the San Fernando Cathedral was lost during it's renovation... so they made a new one... which I'd be happy to show anyone, and it has 16 points... for the 16 families...

[ReneT]

I want to see it!

Me too!

[ReneT]

Well, ok.. Joske's is the department store - where my grandparents worked at and fell in and - got married (well they didn't marry in Joske's... but anyhow.. Joske's goes back along ways...
Next door to Joske's is St. Thomas' Catholic Church which has also been around forever - before Joske's...

So, when I was really small (I Had to live with my grandparents for a while) - I sometimes had to wait for them at St. Thomas' - a very safe place to wait...

The caretaker there used to tell me lots of stories about what was underneath the ground level of St. Thomas' - including the fact that some of the Alamo HEROS bones were buried there.

The rest are in a -I'll never be able to spell this one but at the San Fernando Catherdral in a Serpcaphgus... (a sealed thing that hold relics)

Anyhow, there are a lot of old relics in the basement of St. Thomas' and he would show me if he had time..

Now, remember this is almost 50 years ago.. so this guy is probably long gone...

But, I went in to St. Thomas' within the past few years... and mentioned the basement area - the current caretaker acted just like the last one - a little slow... ( I don't mean to be rude) but I could see a similarity.. I asked about what was below.. he also mentioned the relics of the Alamo heros.. So, I really believe some are there.

Now, I never heard about St. Thomas' being called St. Joske's until Karen came along.

But, Joske's wanted to demolish St. Thomas' many years back... when that didn't go over.. they built all around it... (well not on top of it)...

Now Joske's - changed hand's to Foley's, then Dillards' now may Co.... and is part of the River Center Mall.

Now, Can we get down to the basement of St. Thomas' - I really don't think so...

I haven't been down there since I was a little kid... It's really kind of yucky down there... but I can check it out next time I'm in town...

One reason I could get into a lot of places as a kid is because my grandmother's side of the family was very active in an organization called C.I.D.A. - Canary Island Desendants Association...

in the late 1700 - King Felix V of Spain wanted to start populating the land called Tejas... and granted land grants to 16 families... they are called the Canerios.

These families laid the cornerstone of the San Fernando Cathedral and laid out the original plots for what is now downtown San Antonio (de Bejar - then)...

By Birthright - my grandmother and I are part of this organization... and we can be in certain parades, and get into certain events, just by being a Canario....

The cornerstone in the San Fernando Cathedral was lost during it's renovation... so they made a new one... which I'd be happy to show anyone, and it has 16 points... for the 16 families...

Wow, Debi, how cool to be one of those 16 families!!!! No wonder you know so much about SA. I am getting so excited about this trip and to see everyone!

[debilou]

Well, Next time I go to San Antonio... I'll try to check it out..

But the caretaker isn't always there....

So, I don't know... but we'll see.

I CAN show you the cornerstone at the San Fernando Cathedral tho... where the 16 families - were supposed to have their original cornerstone laid, but oops they lost it and they had to make a new one..

The newly redone church is BEAUTIFUL... and, there is always someone there that knows the history of THAT church and a little of the 16 families... (because of the cornerstone.)...

[ReneT]

Well, Next time I go to San Antonio... I'll try to check it out..

But the caretaker isn't always there....

So, I don't know... but we'll see.

I CAN show you the cornerstone at the San Fernando Cathedral tho... where the 16 families - were supposed to have their original cornerstone laid, but oops they lost it and they had to make a new one..

The newly redone church is BEAUTIFUL... and, there is always someone there that knows the history of THAT church and a little of the 16 families... (because of the cornerstone.)...

DH and I both are excited. He said yesterday he hasn't fished in years, but he's up for it.

[Fulltime RVer]

Well, Next time I go to San Antonio... I'll try to check it out..

But the caretaker isn't always there....

So, I don't know... but we'll see.

I CAN show you the cornerstone at the San Fernando Cathedral tho... where the 16 families - were supposed to have their original cornerstone laid, but oops they lost it and they had to make a new one..

The newly redone church is BEAUTIFUL... and, there is always someone there that knows the history of THAT church and a little of the 16 families... (because of the cornerstone.)...

Maybe we can get someone higher up the ladder to give us a tour.

Don't know why I thought the church was called St. John's - maybe because I am so used to calling it St. Joske's. :lol: Thanks for correcting me.

I want to go see the Canary Islanders cornerstone, too! While we are at San Fernando, we can go out behind it and take a photo of the rock that is supposed to be the half way point between Florida and California.

[Fulltime RVer]

Main Plaza had been made back into a Plaza and is really pretty at Christmas time. Main Plaza is bordered by the San Fernando Cathedral on one side.

[GrandmaCrys]

This is all sounding so foreign and exciting! :D I'm twisting DH's arm and trying to entice him by the other DHs willing to fish! :D

[ReneT]

This is all sounding so foreign and exciting! :D I'm twisting DH's arm and trying to entice him by the other DHs willing to fish! :D

Is he going for it?

[GrandmaCrys]

All I'm getting so far is "We'll see". :(

[ReneT]

All I'm getting so far is "We'll see". :(

Do I need to come down there (up there, over there?) and have a little chit chat with him? :D My DH has to come cuz it's our anniversary on the 5th so unless he wants to spend the evening alone, he has to come to SA. :)

[debilou]

Do I need to come down there (up there, over there?) and have a little chit chat with him? :D My DH has to come cuz it's our anniversary on the 5th so unless he wants to spend the evening alone, he has to come to SA. :)

OOH, you are tough RENE.... he better get his butt down to San Antonio.... I don't think he has a choice.

[GrandmaCrys]

Do I need to come down there (up there, over there?) and have a little chit chat with him? :D My DH has to come cuz it's our anniversary on the 5th so unless he wants to spend the evening alone, he has to come to SA. :)

:yes: :yes: :yes: It's up and over...come on...:help::help:

[ReneT]

:yes: :yes: :yes: It's up and over...come on...:help::help:

On my way.

[debilou]

This should be could... I the drama, the suspense....

[debilou]

Grandma Crys has seen my Zilker Garden Photos and was wondering what San Antonio had to offer in the way of Botanical Gardens.

Well, if the weather permits.. The San Antonio Botanical Gardens is open and I called there today... according to them, they do have blooming flowers all year round. Here are the rates for admission. And, the hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
They have a cute little restrarant... it's open 11 -2 ...


Admission

$7 Adults
$4 Children (age 3 – 13)
$5 Senior Citizens (65 and over)
$5 Active Military personnel, Retirees, and Reservists (with current ID)
$5 Students (with current ID)

Group rates for groups of 15 or more are available

So, If you are interested... we can add it to the list...

[Fulltime RVer]

I love the SA Botanical Gardens. They have a garden for the blind that is pretty neat, a Japanese garden, buildings for tropical and desert plants, a cabin on a lake, a rose garden, etc. Lunches are great and usually include something edible (flowers or leaves) from the gardens. The restaurant is in what was a coach house.

[GrandmaCrys]

Well, ladies, here's where I'm currently at in my negotiations:

After riding in our (sort of luxurious) car for 2 hours, plus sitting at dinner for an hour and a half, I told DH there was no way in the world I could ride 18 hours to SA. (according to MapQuest) So, I told him I was going to fly...which leaves him out! :D oh, wait...I meant :(! ;)

(So you can forget about the fishing adventures, on his account!)

My conundrum is that I would probably fly in on a Thurs. or Fri. and leave on Mon. or Tues., depending on Southwest's rate breaks. So, I would need someone to pick me up from the airport, or explicit instructions on how to get from Point A to Point B, without renting a car. (I don't drive in my own back yard, let alone a foreign place. - Well, it's not really THAT bad, but you get my gist. :rolleyes:) I know, I know...I'm such a weenie. :worried: :help: :worried: :help:

And I'm wondering if there will be anyone around to entertain me before/after the weekend. :lol: :lol: :lol: These are the things that will help me decided what the heck I'm going to do!

[debilou]

Well, ladies, here's where I'm currently at in my negotiations:

After riding in our (sort of luxurious) car for 2 hours, plus sitting at dinner for an hour and a half, I told DH there was no way in the world I could ride 18 hours to SA. (according to MapQuest) So, I told him I was going to fly...which leaves him out! :D oh, wait...I meant :(! ;)

(So you can forget about the fishing adventures, on his account!)

My conundrum is that I would probably fly in on a Thurs. or Fri. and leave on Mon. or Tues., depending on Southwest's rate breaks. So, I would need someone to pick me up from the airport, or explicit instructions on how to get from Point A to Point B, without renting a car. (I don't drive in my own back yard, let alone a foreign place. - Well, it's not really THAT bad, but you get my gist. :rolleyes:) I know, I know...I'm such a weenie. :worried: :help: :worried: :help:

And I'm wondering if there will be anyone around to entertain me before/after the weekend. :lol: :lol: :lol: These are the things that will help me decided what the heck I'm going to do!
I'm sure we can get you picked up from the airport...

I'm won't be around afterwards.... so... Karen... or someone else will need to pipe up here.

[ReneT]

We will probably come in Friday and leave Sunday morning or early afternoon, depending on if we are driving or flying.

[bendipez]

Does anyone know how far Denison is from San Antonio ???

[ReneT]

Does anyone know how far Denison is from San Antonio ???

Mapquest says it's 348 miles.

[bendipez]

Thanks Rene.....
after I posted I remembered map quest....
I was born in Sherman and lived in Denison for almost 13 years...
kinda curious what the old neighborhood looks like....
My mom lives down in Santa Cruz (ca) and she also sometimes wonders what it looks like now....so maybe I can work this in.....

[ReneT]

Thanks Rene.....
after I posted I remembered map quest....
I was born in Sherman and lived in Denison for almost 13 years...
kinda curious what the old neighborhood looks like....
My mom lives down in Santa Cruz (ca) and she also sometimes wonders what it looks like now....so maybe I can work this in.....

Yay! Hope you can make it!

[Fulltime RVer]

Crys -
G may be working for Sees again this year so I may or may not have wheels, but I can meet you at the airport and get you downtown to your hotel on the bus - a short trip. I'll also be around to entertain you before and after the GTG.

Well, ladies, here's where I'm currently at in my negotiations:

After riding in our (sort of luxurious) car for 2 hours, plus sitting at dinner for an hour and a half, I told DH there was no way in the world I could ride 18 hours to SA. (according to MapQuest) So, I told him I was going to fly...which leaves him out! :D oh, wait...I meant :(! ;)

(So you can forget about the fishing adventures, on his account!)

My conundrum is that I would probably fly in on a Thurs. or Fri. and leave on Mon. or Tues., depending on Southwest's rate breaks. So, I would need someone to pick me up from the airport, or explicit instructions on how to get from Point A to Point B, without renting a car. (I don't drive in my own back yard, let alone a foreign place. - Well, it's not really THAT bad, but you get my gist. :rolleyes:) I know, I know...I'm such a weenie. :worried: :help: :worried: :help:

And I'm wondering if there will be anyone around to entertain me before/after the weekend. :lol: :lol: :lol: These are the things that will help me decided what the heck I'm going to do!

[DixieMama]

:think: I'll be back to this....

[GrandmaCrys]

Crys -
G may be working for Sees again this year so I may or may not have wheels, but I can meet you at the airport and get you downtown to your hotel on the bus - a short trip. I'll also be around to entertain you before and after the GTG.

You're the best, Karen! Thanks. I'm hoping I can pull this all together!!!

[Fulltime RVer]

You're the best, Karen! Thanks. I'm hoping I can pull this all together!!!

So am I!

[GrandmaCrys]

Bumping this to try to generate interest and get talking about this again. Summer's flying and before you know it fall will be here! :( Can December, then, be far behind? :D :D

I just learned some potentially exciting new today...standby! :love2: :love2: :love2:

[debilou]

What's the news... what's the news..

send me a pm... I can't stand it...

[jmnodwell]

I would be interested in meeting and joining everyone!!! I'd be driving down from the Dallas area...

Just have to figure out when to leave and be back, etc...

[scamptx]

Bumping this to try to generate interest and get talking about this again. Summer's flying and before you know it fall will be here! :( Can December, then, be far behind? :D :D

I just learned some potentially exciting new today...standbye! :love2: :love2: :love2:

You know better than to tease us, Crys! Have you been taking lessons???

This is promising to be a fun meet-up! I may have to rent a room myself in order not to miss any fun!

[GrandmaCrys]

Speaking of renting a room, Scamp, do you have any idea were you're going to have us staying?

[scamptx]

Not a clue! Now I do know that when Karen started this jaunt we were talking about a meet-up, not an official "crop" so I'm not sure that we thought so far ahead as rooms. But if you come, and LL, and other folks who will want to stay the night (or three!) I guess we'd better think about it.

I'm not sure how many of us the RV will hold...:rofl: :rofl:

[PQ FRAN]

My master has spoken and said that I may go to Texas with his blessing.............now where are we going to stay??? I am sharing a room with GMC (Grandma Crys).

[scamptx]

I am just over the top excited!

Thank goodness it's not next week--gives us a little time to work on it. I'll talk with the head honchos (that would be Debilou and Karen) and see what would we can find.

I'll have my car, so would be happy to trek you around!

[debilou]

Karen wanted to stay near the River Walk...

Once we can get a count of how many are staying...

And, then how many are sharing rooms.. - so basically a room count...

We can call around and see if we can get a room rate discount....

I've stayed at the several nice hotels in the area...

and, all are within Walking distance of many attractions...

and, then I think we will have enough cars to go to places like the Botanical Gardens or where ever else the crowd would like to go...

or the husbands...

So, Maybe it's time... let's start with a head count...

I'm in..

And, more than likely my DH will be there... so. I'll be in one room - and he'll be in it..

And, I'll have a car but can only take 2 more people...

Also, Is there a price range for hotels, that you have to stay under..

Or any Hotel chains that you LOVE or HATE???

[debilou]

Ok, So, So Far

One 2 - People - No HOTEL Preference....

[debilou]

My master has spoken and said that I may go to Texas with his blessing.............now where are we going to stay??? I am sharing a room with GMC (Grandma Crys).

Your MASTER????:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[jmnodwell]

Count me in

I'd be happy to share a room (unless a friend joins me), non-smoking please

No hotel preference

I'll be driving down and can take 3 others with me if we need transportation...

[GrandmaCrys]

My master has spoken and said that I may go to Texas with his blessing.............now where are we going to stay??? I am sharing a room with GMC (Grandma Crys).

Your MASTER????:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

And now, Debilou, you know the *secret* - it was that Fran's Master was allowing her the jaunt! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I will be flying in; don't smoke and will stay wherever the consensus chooses! :D

[debilou]

And now, Debilou, you know the *secret* - it was that Fran's Master was allowing her the jaunt! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I will be flying in; don't smoke and will stay wherever the consensus chooses! :D

That's the BIG secret!!! oh my...

[GrandmaCrys]

Yes, that's it, GirlFriend!! :D

[debilou]

You are too funny... Good thing I know that OTHER secret still!!

[ReneT]

I'll be there too, and DH will be with me, so we'll share a room. :rofl::rofl: Not sure if we will drive or fly. No preference on where we stay.

[debilou]

I'll be there too, and DH will be with me, so we'll share a room. :rofl::rofl: Not sure if we will drive or fly. No preference on where we stay.

Now, where will Johnny stay???:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

Now, where will Johnny stay???:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh dang, hadn't thought about that! :confused:

[debilou]

Oh dang, hadn't thought about that! :confused:
Well, we can just keep that between us Rene... psst... psst...

[ReneT]

Well, we can just keep that between us Rene... psst... psst...


Sure, sure, Debi. I've been hearing around the site that you've been giving Crys' secret away. Not sure if I trust you. ;)

[Fulltime RVer]

Oh dang, hadn't thought about that! :confused:

The daughter of a friend of mine works with Johnny on some of his movies and says he is a really, really nice person.

[Fulltime RVer]

Not a clue! Now I do know that when Karen started this jaunt we were talking about a meet-up, not an official "crop" so I'm not sure that we thought so far ahead as rooms. But if you come, and LL, and other folks who will want to stay the night (or three!) I guess we'd better think about it.

I'm not sure how many of us the RV will hold...:rofl: :rofl:

Could be a crowded get together if we all stay in our RV. I must warn you that our bathroom is really small and I only have half a dozen towels. :-)

Debi knows of a place with good rates right downtown and we can look into specifics when we know how many are coming.

This will be more of a get together than a crop because there are so many things to do and see and photograph.

[Fulltime RVer]

My master has spoken and said that I may go to Texas with his blessing.............now where are we going to stay??? I am sharing a room with GMC (Grandma Crys).

You are coming to Texas! YIPPEE!!!

[Fulltime RVer]

I would be interested in meeting and joining everyone!!! I'd be driving down from the Dallas area...

Just have to figure out when to leave and be back, etc...

Yay! I'm looking forward to meeting you!

[debilou]

Sure, sure, Debi. I've been hearing around the site that you've been giving Crys' secret away. Not sure if I trust you. ;)


Ok, to set the record straight... I NEVER TOLD ANY SECRET THAT IN ANY WAY RELATED TO CRYS..

ALL I said was that she had one..

so, what is not to trust... hehe

[ReneT]

The daughter of a friend of mine works with Johnny on some of his movies and says he is a really, really nice person.

I wanna be her!!!!!!

[addicted]

This does sound like a blast!! I'm jealous, I need A LOT more $$$. Have fun everyone.

[scamptx]

Hope a door opens, addicted--keep an eye on Southwest fares. There are sometimes some good ones from SLC to SA, if that's close to you...

[debilou]

Ok, Let's GET SERIOUS LADIES.... We need to start trying to get room rates and other things lined UP!

THE DATES: December 4th, 5th, return the 6th.

The location: San Antonio, TX... Hopefully Downtown. Staying very close to the River Walk.

So far from going thru this thread, I need a head count.


FullTimeRVr: Karen - coming - but does NOT need a room
Grandma Crys - Coming - Needs a room - ARE YOU SHARING IT?
PQ FRAN - Coming
RENE T - Coming and BRINGiNG your DH (Gary)
DEBILOU - Coming and I'm Bringing my DH (Keith)
SCAMPTX - Coming
JMNODWELL - Joni from Dallas - coming
Elizabeth Weaver - a Maybe - she is in the process of moving to San Antonio doubt she would need a room
Dixie - A maybe????
If Woodsy is still a designer - she will come - but would stay in her 5th wheeler.


For those needing hotel roomss, any special needs... I always ask for NON-Smoking.

Anything else...

[scamptx]

For those arriving by plane, I will be glad to play chauffeur! I have a Toyota Camry with a big trunk (if I take all the junk that I haul around out of it!) and for folks arriving on Friday, I will plan on being available. Unless, of course, 100 of you descend at once!

Non-smoking, two queens, please!

[GrandmaCrys]

I will arrive, depending on airline prices, say around Thurs. and leave Mon. Something like that. Will share a room (PQ?)

Do not smoke. Do not drink. Do not run around with boys who stink! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

(I do however, eat Mayonnaise - but only Hellman's! :D Will refrain from eating in front of PQ, though!)

[ReneT]

"I don't drink, or swear. I don't rat my hair." (That's from Grease. That's what your post reminded me of Crys. :D)

Not sure yet if we are driving in or flying. I bet we are flying. I need to ask DH about that, but we will rent a car if we fly (cuz we plan on going out Saturday night for our anniversary:love1::love1::love1:) so we won't need you to pick us up. If anyone is arriving around the same time as us if we fly, they can ride with us to the hotel. So I'll find out for sure.

[debilou]

"I don't drink, or swear. I don't rat my hair." (That's from Grease. That's what your post reminded me of Crys. :D)

Not sure yet if we are driving in or flying. I bet we are flying. I need to ask DH about that, but we will rent a car if we fly (cuz we plan on going out Saturday night for our anniversary:love1::love1::love1:) so we won't need you to pick us up. If anyone is arriving around the same time as us if we fly, they can ride with us to the hotel. So I'll find out for sure.
Ha, we'll put a tail on you... and find out where you two are going to dinner... hehe

[debilou]

I will arrive, depending on airline prices, say around Thurs. and leave Mon. Something like that. Will share a room (PQ?)

Do not smoke. Do not drink. Do not run around with boys who stink! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

(I do however, eat Mayonnaise - but only Hellman's! :D Will refrain from eating in front of PQ, though!)
Sorry, Miracle Whip here.

[PQ FRAN]

I AM COMING AND I AM SHARING A ROOM WITH GMC. (GRANDMA CRYS)

I am much more concerned about the fact that I have very limited walking capabilities. How far are ya'll planning on walking? Do I need to try to rent a powerchair or something equally as humiliating?

I do not smoke, but I will drink in a heartbeat. I do not eat pus....oops, I mean mayo.

[PQ FRAN]

I will arrive, depending on airline prices, say around Thurs. and leave Mon. Something like that. Will share a room (PQ?)

Do not smoke. Do not drink. Do not run around with boys who stink! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

(I do however, eat Mayonnaise - but only Hellman's! :D Will refrain from eating in front of PQ, though!)


I will try to arrive when you arrive and leave when you leave --- 'cause I am sharing a room with you! Just give me the dates.

[PQ FRAN]

I cannot wait to meet you Debilou! Let's see, it is almost July, and we will meet in Dec.......that gives me 5 months. How much weight can I lose in 5 months..........

[debilou]

I cannot wait to meet you Debilou! Let's see, it is almost July, and we will meet in Dec.......that gives me 5 months. How much weight can I lose in 5 months..........

We'll have a RACE... I'm on nutri system... because I HAVE to lose weight....

I've lost 8 lbs. so far...

but, I've got a ways to go...

Rene it keeping me on track.

[debilou]

I will try to arrive when you arrive and leave when you leave --- 'cause I am sharing a room with you! Just give me the dates.

the dates are December 4, 5 and 6th.

and, we will work out the walking details..

I've dealt with it before with visitors... don't worry about that issue Fran..

worst case is we Taxi from place to place...

[GrandmaCrys]

This is getting exciting! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[ReneT]

We'll have a RACE... I'm on nutri system... because I HAVE to lose weight....

I've lost 8 lbs. so far...

but, I've got a ways to go...

Rene it keeping me on track.

Debi, you need to get me back on track. I gained 5 pounds on the cruise! :(:cry::(:cry:

[ReneT]

Question: Will there be plans for all day Friday? Or just afternoon/evening? Or what? Trying to decide if me and DH will arrive Thursday evening or Fri morning by noon.

[jmnodwell]

I am coming and will arrive whatever the group decides Thursday night/Friday morning and leaving early Sunday afternoon... I'll be driving down from Garland (Dallas area) if anyone wants to tag along...

I would prefer a non-smoking room and can share a room if someone is looking for a roommate...

[ReneT]

I definitely need non-smoking.

[Fulltime RVer]

Here are some reviews of a hotel I recommend. My sister stayed here last fall and was really pleased. The suite has a room big enough that we could all gather in to talk and make plans. The biggest downside I read in the reviews was the $28 for parking! Ouch!

The hotel is right on the Riverwalk but down toward the end and away from the major hub bub but still close to restaurants, etc. I didn't know about the 360 view of SA until I read the reviews.

The price, last time I checked, was $185 a night.

The Reviews:
Pleasantly Surprised!
We stayed at the Contessa for 4 nights recently following a business trip. I booked it in a hurry and then had booker’s remorse - when I read the recent reviews I was concerned I had made a poor choice...they were not good at all. The lady who checked us in when we arrived was a bit curt and unhelpful (although I must say the rest of the staff we encountered throughout our trip were helpful and friendly). However, the rest of our trip was great! We had a suite with a king room, as requested. The suites are really well laid out with a great use of space. Bed was really comfortable, bathroom was spacious with a great shower, tiling looked brand new (the hotel is only 4 years old), stylish sitting area with exposed brick wall. All the rooms interconnected with their own doors so it was really soundproof - one person could be asleep in bed whilst the other got up and watched tv in the living area and you would not disturb each other. The hotel was also nicely situated right on the Riverwalk in a good spot. We used the hotel restaurant each morning for breakfast; we don’t typically do this on vacation as it’s often overpriced to do so, but the Contessa was really reasonable for breakfast and the quality was good. They also do a great frozen margarita in the bar! Overall, the hotel was good quality, stylish, and less ’cookie-cutter’ than typical hotels - more boutique than chain.


La Contessa - a sweet, suite hotel
La Contessa was a wonderful surprise. The room’s warm, rich Spanish style is beautiful - no veneer in here. Exposed brick on the wall in the living room (with sofa bed) is really good looking. The feel was more like that of a nice boutique hotel than a suite hotel. Front desk was very friendly and asked my 9-year-old if she’d like a high floor or a low one. She choose high so they put us on the very top, just below the pool. Speaking of the pool its roof top view is lovely. Pool is a bit small but the 360 degree view of San Antonio made up for that. A portable poolside bar was a welcome sight after a day at Fiesta Texas. Skip the pricy Margarita -- it’s made from a mix that’s way too sweet. Parents will love having the ability to say goodnight to the kids and close the bedroom door. Please note that the hotel is located on a newly developed part of the River Walk, not in the older crowded area. A walk or a water taxi ride will be necessary to get to the heart of the action at night. We will stay in the hotel again. The one bedroom suite has a door that closes for privacy. Beautifully decorated room, very romantic.


Exceeded expectations!!!!!!
This hotel was a great place to stay. I am already planning on staying there again on my next trip to San Antonio. If you are looking to be near, but not right in the middle, of all the river walk action this is a great choice. Great place to stay for a romantic getaway, family vacation or a girls getaway. The rooms were great (very spacious), hotel staff was very helpful and polite. Valet parking is a little expensive but for me worth the price.

[Fulltime RVer]

If Contessa doesn't work for everyone, that's fine. There are other options that will work out. I don't mean to force this on anyone.

[GrandmaCrys]

Sounds delightful, Karen! I will go with the consensus.

[Fulltime RVer]

Debilou and I have been emailing like mad today and we have decided to be really laid back about this get together and just present options and let the group decide. Some things we won't miss like the Riverwalk at night, the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, and the Guenther House but we can be flexible about the rest.

One thing we talked about that would really be cool is to go to the Botanical Gardens one morning or afternoon and eat lunch there. They do VERY nice lunches for ladies complete with edible flowers and such from the gardens. Anyone besides Crys, Debilou, and I interested in this?

As for getting around, I believe three day bus passes are available and we can use them to get around downtown on the trolleys. There is a tourist bus that will get us around and it can easily handle scooters:
VIA Bus Route 7, the "Sightseer Special" -- a direct connect to many of the cultural attractions in San Antonio, including the Alamo, San Antonio Museum of Art, Witte Museum, San Antonio Zoo, Brackenridge Park, and the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

Scamp - There are at least two Starbucks downtown and another coffee shop I like on Houston street. I hope I am able to drink latte's by then. :-(

[GrandmaCrys]

Bus passes sound like a dream to me and I'm guesses PQ would agree also, since walking is an issue for her.

Hips are an issue for me! :annoyed: :annoyed: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

And...and...Karen, you and Scamp can teach me the language of *Starbucks*! :yes: :yes: :yes:

[Fulltime RVer]

Here is a link about the gardens:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_Botanical_Garden

[Fulltime RVer]

Bus passes sound like a dream to me and I'm guesses PQ would agree also, since walking is an issue for her.

Hips are an issue for me! :annoyed: :annoyed: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

And...and...Karen, you and Scamp can teach me the language of *Starbucks*! :yes: :yes: :yes:

Will do! I am getting so excited about this GTG. I am so glad you are coming! Beware. You might not want to leave and go back to Illinois in December.

[GrandmaCrys]

Will do! I am getting so excited about this GTG. I am so glad you are coming! Beware. You might not want to leave and go back to Illinois in December.

You could have a point! ;)

[GrandmaCrys]

We're leaving! :D

[Fulltime RVer]

The Carriage House Menu:

Starters
Pistachio Goat Cheese—with Sundried Tomato Pesto, Crostini, Reduced Port Wine……………………….……..…7.
French Onion Gratinee…………………………………………………………………………………………….……………… ……...…5.
Soup of the Day…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………4.
Salads
Bistro Salad—Mixed Greens, Crisp Fried Vegetables, Seared Tomato, Balsamic Vinaigrette…….……………….….5.
“Jenny Salad”—Spinach and Arugula, Seared Tofu, Dried Cranberries, Candied Pecans, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Balsamic Vinaigrette………………………………………………………………………………………………..… ……..…..8.5
Cobb Salad – Pulled Chicken, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Roma Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Gruyere, Chopped Egg, Red Wine Vinaigrette………………………………………………………………………………………………..… .….…9.
Chicken Salad—Shredded Lettuce, Crostini, Dried Fruit, Capers, Tomato, Fruit Accent…………………………..….8.
Seared Goat Cheese—Tomato, Goat Cheese, Mixed Greens, Lemon Vinaigrette…………………………..………….8.
Seared Honey Crisp Apple—Frisee, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Fried Quail Egg, Crostini, Sherry Vinaigrette……………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………...….9.
..~Add Chicken $3~Add Black Cod $3~
Sandwiches
~Sandwiches are served with CHB Homemade Potato Chips. Substitute a side for $2~
Black Angus Patty Melt—Swiss, Cheddar, Sauteed Red Onions………………………..…………………………….……..8.5
CHB Reuben—Pastrami, Baby Swiss, Guinness Kraut, Bistro Spread………………………………………………….……8.5
Turkey BLT—Turkey Breast, Caramelized Bacon, Mixed Greens, Tomato, and Lemon Cilantro Mayo on Wheat Bread……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………….…7.5
Quadrupled Grilled Cheese—White Cheddar, Muenster, Gruyere, Baby Swiss, Seared Tomato,
on Wheat Berry Bread…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………7.5
Chicken Salad Sandwich—Pulled Chicken, Dried Fruit, Capers, on Sour Dough, Spiced Peach Butter....….8.5
Soup, Salad, and Sandwich
Choose two of the following: 9. ~Substitute French Onion, $1~
Bistro Salad, Half Chicken Salad Sandwich, Half Turkey BLT, Soup of the Day
Entrees
Braised Veal Short Rib—CHB Potato, Pan Jus, Bistro Veg………………………………………………………..……10.
Open Faced Soft Shell Crab—Toasted Baguette, Spiced Greens, Marinated Avocado, Tomato……………….13.
Pulled Pork Enchilada – Pepper Jack Cheese, Dueling Sauces, Spanish Rice……………………………..….…..9.
Pistachio Black Cod—Yukon Mash, Cranberry, Spinach, Goat Cheese………………………………………….…12.
Vegetarian Pasta—Sautéed Garden Vegetables, Angel Hair Pasta, Lemon Garlic Wine Sauce………..…….8.
Seared Lobster—Pappardelle Pasta, Plum Tomato, Shaved Parmesan……………………………………….…….14.
Sides
Baked Mac & Cheese, Bistro Gold Potato, BistroVegetable, Side Salad, Fruit……….……..…………..~4
Bistro Beverages
Sun Brewed Iced Tea, Lemonade, Can Sodas, Fresh Ground Coffee, Hot Tea…………………….….…2.


~A 17% gratuity will be added to parties of 7 or more~
~We gladly accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express~

[Fulltime RVer]

The menu above is Tues-Friday only. There is a different menu for the weekend that is a pdf file so I can't just copy and paste it in. Grrr.

[ReneT]

I made my flight reservations today so I could for sure use my Rapid Rewards! I'm excited!

[Fulltime RVer]

Something else to look forward to:

Ford Fiesta de Las Luminarias
Luminarias SquareOne of San Antonio’s most beloved and centuries-old traditions is to line walkways with luminarias – warmly-glowing candles set in sand-filled bags. Dating back to a tradition from the 1500s, they symbolically mark the “lighting of the way” for the Holy Family. The Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias along the River Walk uses more than 6,000 luminarias to create an unforgettable scene of peace and serenity along the river’s lush banks at dusk on weekends in December.

[Fulltime RVer]

I made my flight reservations today so I could for sure use my Rapid Rewards! I'm excited!

Me too! Can't wait to meet you!

[Fulltime RVer]

Here is the menu for the Guenther House. We'll do breakfast there one day. The Guenther House was owned by the Guenther Family who owned the flour mill next door. The flour mill is still in operation and there is a small store in the house where you can buy some of the mixes and other stuff. The house is part restaurant and part museum. Lovely ambience and YUMMY sticky buns.

Breakfast

Breakfast is served all day.
GUENTHER'S FAVORITE BREAKFAST PLATTER

$8.25
Two freshly baked Pioneer Brand Buttermilk Biscuits, side of Pioneer's Country Gravy with crumbled sausage and your choice of one of our preserves: peach, strawberry, blackberry or jalapeño. Served with fresh seasonal fruit and your choice of Applewood smoked bacon or country sausage patties.
Add an egg
$1.25 each
Additional preserves
$0.50 each

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS & COUNTRY SAUSAGE GRAVY

$4.75
Pioneer Brand's Country Gravy with sausage ladled over two of our fluffy Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuits. A true Texas treat!

BREAKFAST TACOS

$6.75
Two delicious breakfast tacos made with White Wings flour tortillas wrapped around your choice of three fillings: egg, cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, country sausage, refried beans or potatoes. Served with fresh seasonal fruit or Pioneer seasoned breakfast potatoes.
Each additional filling
$0.75

SOUTHERN SWEET CREAM WAFFLE

$6.25
A deliciously light and crisp Belgian waffle made with the Southern Sweet Cream Waffle mix. This mix is available in the Guenther House gift shop.

STRAWBERRY WAFFLE

$7.75
A classic light and fluffy Belgian Sweet Cream Waffle topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. San Antonio River Mill Southern Sweet Cream Waffle mix is sold exclusively in the Guenther House gift shop.

"WAFFLE OF THE DAY"

$7.25
Please ask your server for today's topping.

PIONEER® BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

$5.75
A stack of three fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Pioneer Brand pancakes.
"Short Stack" of Two Pancakes
$3.75

"PANCAKE OF THE DAY"

$6.25
Please ask your server for today's topping, served on a stack of three fluffy Pioneer pancakes.
Stack of Two "Pancakes of the Day" $3.95

SUBSTITUTE MAPLE SYRUP FOR BUTTER PECAN SYRUP $1.50

APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

$2.50

COUNTRY SAUSAGE PATTIES

$2.50

PIONEER SEASONED BREAKFAST POTATOES $2.25

FRUIT PLATE

$7.25
A generous variety of refreshing seasonal fruit. Delicious any time of day!
Small Fruit Plate
$4.95

GUENTHER HOUSE PASTRIES

Please Ask Your Food Server
You are invited to view our pastry case. All of our desserts are baked fresh daily at the Guenther House. Many of these pastries are made from mixes that are available in the Guenther House gift shop.

[Fulltime RVer]

I gotta quit doing this. We skipped lunch today and I'm getting hungry!

[ReneT]

Me too! Can't wait to meet you!

Do we know about how many DH's we are expecting and if they will be hanging out together or with us or be on their own?

[ReneT]

Here is the menu for the Guenther House. We'll do breakfast there one day. The Guenther House was owned by the Guenther Family who owned the flour mill next door. The flour mill is still in operation and there is a small store in the house where you can buy some of the mixes and other stuff. The house is part restaurant and part museum. Lovely ambience and YUMMY sticky buns.

Breakfast

Breakfast is served all day.
GUENTHER'S FAVORITE BREAKFAST PLATTER

$8.25
Two freshly baked Pioneer Brand Buttermilk Biscuits, side of Pioneer's Country Gravy with crumbled sausage and your choice of one of our preserves: peach, strawberry, blackberry or jalapeño. Served with fresh seasonal fruit and your choice of Applewood smoked bacon or country sausage patties.
Add an egg
$1.25 each
Additional preserves
$0.50 each

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS & COUNTRY SAUSAGE GRAVY

$4.75
Pioneer Brand's Country Gravy with sausage ladled over two of our fluffy Pioneer Buttermilk Biscuits. A true Texas treat!

BREAKFAST TACOS

$6.75
Two delicious breakfast tacos made with White Wings flour tortillas wrapped around your choice of three fillings: egg, cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, country sausage, refried beans or potatoes. Served with fresh seasonal fruit or Pioneer seasoned breakfast potatoes.
Each additional filling
$0.75

SOUTHERN SWEET CREAM WAFFLE

$6.25
A deliciously light and crisp Belgian waffle made with the Southern Sweet Cream Waffle mix. This mix is available in the Guenther House gift shop.

STRAWBERRY WAFFLE

$7.75
A classic light and fluffy Belgian Sweet Cream Waffle topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. San Antonio River Mill Southern Sweet Cream Waffle mix is sold exclusively in the Guenther House gift shop.

"WAFFLE OF THE DAY"

$7.25
Please ask your server for today's topping.

PIONEER® BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

$5.75
A stack of three fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Pioneer Brand pancakes.
"Short Stack" of Two Pancakes
$3.75

"PANCAKE OF THE DAY"

$6.25
Please ask your server for today's topping, served on a stack of three fluffy Pioneer pancakes.
Stack of Two "Pancakes of the Day" $3.95

SUBSTITUTE MAPLE SYRUP FOR BUTTER PECAN SYRUP $1.50

APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

$2.50

COUNTRY SAUSAGE PATTIES

$2.50

PIONEER SEASONED BREAKFAST POTATOES $2.25

FRUIT PLATE

$7.25
A generous variety of refreshing seasonal fruit. Delicious any time of day!
Small Fruit Plate
$4.95

GUENTHER HOUSE PASTRIES

Please Ask Your Food Server
You are invited to view our pastry case. All of our desserts are baked fresh daily at the Guenther House. Many of these pastries are made from mixes that are available in the Guenther House gift shop.

That's sounds fabulous!

[ReneT]

I thought it would be cool to have some t-shirts made for the GTG that we could wear when we are out on the photo walk or whatever so I talked to a graphic design place here and this is what I found out:

1) Minimum order of 10 shirts
2) Black t-shirt with small one color DSP graphic on front (Margie sent me the logo), larger 3-color graphic on the back, with some kind of San Antonio landmark-type graphic that they will design for us
3) Approximately $14 for short sleeve, $16 for long sleeve, I think we can mix and match the sleeve length, depending on everyone's preference

Let me know what you guys think and if you're interested, I will have them start work designing the back logo.

[debilou]

I thought it would be cool to have some t-shirts made for the GTG that we could wear when we are out on the photo walk or whatever so I talked to a graphic design place here and this is what I found out:

1) Minimum order of 10 shirts
2) Black t-shirt with small one color DSP graphic on front (Margie sent me the logo), larger 3-color graphic on the back, with some kind of San Antonio landmark-type graphic that they will design for us
3) Approximately $14 for short sleeve, $16 for long sleeve, I think we can mix and match the sleeve length, depending on everyone's preference

Let me know what you guys think and if you're interested, I will have them start work designing the back logo.
I'd like a long sleeve black one!

[scamptx]

Short sleeve black for me, please!

[debilou]

Do we know about how many DH's we are expecting and if they will be hanging out together or with us or be on their own?

About 7, maybe 8 of us... not including spouses.

We don't have a firmed up schedule... we are working on that.

That's why we are listing out things to do... hoping people will chime in on what they want to do... or DON'T really care t do!!!!

And, we need a back up plan... San Antonio in December, can have absolutely perfect weather, or it can rain or be cold...

So, we need a back up plan, just in case we can't for example go through the botanical gardens... - we could still do lunch there...

Or if it's too cold, probably doing Segway's thur downtown might be miserable...

[ReneT]

About 7, maybe 8 of us... not including spouses.

We don't have a firmed up schedule... we are working on that.

That's why we are listing out things to do... hoping people will chime in on what they want to do... or DON'T really care t do!!!!

And, we need a back up plan... San Antonio in December, can have absolutely perfect weather, or it can rain or be cold...

So, we need a back up plan, just in case we can't for example go through the botanical gardens... - we could still do lunch there...

Or if it's too cold, probably doing Segway's thur downtown might be miserable...

I know but I was wondering about the spouses - how many of them there might be and what they were gonna do.

I'm OK with doing whatever, pretty much.

[debilou]

I know but I was wondering about the spouses - how many of them there might be and what they were gonna do.

I'm OK with doing whatever, pretty much.

Mine will probably be there.

And, I have no clue what they will do.

Karen's will (but they have the RV)...

And, that's it!

[ReneT]

Mine will probably be there.

And, I have no clue what they will do.

Karen's will (but they have the RV)...

And, that's it!

Okey dokey.

[GrandmaCrys]

Something else to look forward to:

Ford Fiesta de Las Luminarias
Luminarias SquareOne of San Antonio’s most beloved and centuries-old traditions is to line walkways with luminarias – warmly-glowing candles set in sand-filled bags. Dating back to a tradition from the 1500s, they symbolically mark the “lighting of the way” for the Holy Family. The Ford Fiesta de las Luminarias along the River Walk uses more than 6,000 luminarias to create an unforgettable scene of peace and serenity along the river’s lush banks at dusk on weekends in December.


I love luminarias!!! :D (And no, I didn't leave; you just never know what's going to happen around here! The good news? DH has a boat!!!) And I have my life back!

[bendipez]

I'm in...at least until everything changes....lolololol
Airfare looks fairly reasonable and have always wanted to go to San Antonio...

[ReneT]

I love luminarias!!! :D (And no, I didn't leave; you just never know what's going to happen around here! The good news? DH has a boat!!!) And I have my life back!


Yay for DH's boat and your life back!!!!

[debilou]

I'm in...at least until everything changes....lolololol
Airfare looks fairly reasonable and have always wanted to go to San Antonio...

So, glad you are coming Brenda!!!

[scamptx]

Well never mind, Crys--I saw you online and thought you were up awfully early for being at the grands!

[jmnodwell]

I'll stay at whatever hotel we decide on...

I would love a t-shirt in short sleeve... 3xl if possible, 2xl otherwise...

would love to go to the botanical gardens and any/everywhere else we may want to go!!! I've not been to SA before and want to see as much as I can!!!

[Fulltime RVer]

I thought it would be cool to have some t-shirts made for the GTG that we could wear when we are out on the photo walk or whatever so I talked to a graphic design place here and this is what I found out:

1) Minimum order of 10 shirts
2) Black t-shirt with small one color DSP graphic on front (Margie sent me the logo), larger 3-color graphic on the back, with some kind of San Antonio landmark-type graphic that they will design for us
3) Approximately $14 for short sleeve, $16 for long sleeve, I think we can mix and match the sleeve length, depending on everyone's preference

Let me know what you guys think and if you're interested, I will have them start work designing the back logo.

Long sleeved/black/large for me. Thank you for doing this! :hug:

[Fulltime RVer]

Do we know about how many DH's we are expecting and if they will be hanging out together or with us or be on their own?

I think my DH will be working part time for Sees Candies in North Stall Mall again but it might be possible for him to be off this weekend if the guys want to do something. I won't know for sure until after we get back to SA.

[Fulltime RVer]

I love luminarias!!! :D (And no, I didn't leave; you just never know what's going to happen around here! The good news? DH has a boat!!!) And I have my life back!


The luminarias reflecting on the Riverwalk are really very pretty. You'll love it.

Congrats on the new boat and all that implies. :lol:

[Fulltime RVer]

One indoor thing we could do is Imax. I love Imax and usually go by myself because my DH gets motion sickness. :-) Imax is downtown in Rivercenter Mall.

It is an easy trip on the bus to North Star Mall if we get a really nasty day. I'm not a big mall person, but went quite a bit last year because DH was working there and it wasn't a bit crowded that early in the season and it was kind of fun to walk around a bit and stop at Sees for free samples. There is a nice Apple store there if anyone needs a new Mac or an iPod Touch. :-) No book store in the mall any more. Humph! But there is a Barnes and Noble just across the interstate. There is the usual food court in the mall. There is also a Cheesecake Factory that has much better food and of course, expensive, yummy cheesecake.

We usually take all our guests to Central Market, but that would require carpooling unless everyone wants to hop in the bed of our truck with the RV hitch. :-) Central Market is a grocery store and most grocery stores are not tourist destinations, but this one is.

Another thing that would require a couple of vehicles is to ride through Incarnate Word at night to see the lights. Very cool. It is just a couple of blocks from Central Market.
We could eat supper at Central Market and then go see the lights. There is a fancy neighborhood close by where we could see more really nice lights on the way home.

After breakfast at the Guenther House, we'll go up and down King William Street - a super photo op if you like big, old fancy houses. But I digress. That is an outside thing.

[ReneT]

One indoor thing we could do is Imax. I love Imax and usually go by myself because my DH gets motion sickness. :-) Imax is downtown in Rivercenter Mall.

It is an easy trip on the bus to North Star Mall if we get a really nasty day. I'm not a big mall person, but went quite a bit last year because DH was working there and it wasn't a bit crowded that early in the season and it was kind of fun to walk around a bit and stop at Sees for free samples. There is a nice Apple store there if anyone needs a new Mac or an iPod Touch. :-) No book store in the mall any more. Humph! But there is a Barnes and Noble just across the interstate. There is the usual food court in the mall. There is also a Cheesecake Factory that has much better food and of course, expensive, yummy cheesecake.

We usually take all our guests to Central Market, but that would require carpooling unless everyone wants to hop in the bed of our truck with the RV hitch. :-) Central Market is a grocery store and most grocery stores are not tourist destinations, but this one is.

Another thing that would require a couple of vehicles is to ride through Incarnate Word at night to see the lights. Very cool. It is just a couple of blocks from Central Market.
We could eat supper at Central Market and then go see the lights. There is a fancy neighborhood close by where we could see more really nice lights on the way home.

After breakfast at the Guenther House, we'll go up and down King William Street - a super photo op if you like big, old fancy houses. But I digress. That is an outside thing.

I love the Cheesecake Factory - banana cheesecake YUMMY!

Gary and I will be renting a car, so that's one car we'll have. If we will for sure be needing it for carpooling, I'll rent a bigger one with more seats. Just let me know.

[ReneT]

I have the graphic designer working on the design for the t-shirts, so we are going to need to get the sizes to her soon. Here is what I have so far:


Karen - long sleeve size large
Joni - short sleeve size 2 or 3XL

I need size for these people:

Debi - long sleeve size?
Scamp - short sleeve size?

I still need size and sleeve length from these people if you want a shirt. If not that's ok too:

Crys
Fran
Elisabeth
Brenda
Teresa (if you are coming)

If I left anyone out, please let me know.

Thanks guys!!!:)

[GrandmaCrys]

Crys is back in da house; well, at least until Sat, when I disappear again. More grands; more fun! :D

I need black/long sleeved/large, please! And you are a sweetheart for doing this!!!

I cannot do Imax; found that out at the Dairy Farm when we took the boys. Because of my *bad eye*, I see the double image; the only workaround is holding one eye closed the entire time. NOT fun. BUT.......I can kill a very long time in a mall, without spending a dime. People watching and window shopping are very appealing to me! :D

[ReneT]

Crys is back in da house; well, at least until Sat, when I disappear again. More grands; more fun! :D

I need black/long sleeved/large, please! And you are a sweetheart for doing this!!!

I cannot do Imax; found that out at the Dairy Farm when we took the boys. Because of my *bad eye*, I see the double image; the only workaround is holding one eye closed the entire time. NOT fun. BUT.......I can kill a very long time in a mall, without spending a dime. People watching and window shopping are very appealing to me! :D

You crack me up with your "back in da house". Too funny. But please, stop rubbing in the grands! :D

[GrandmaCrys]

You crack me up with your "back in da house". Too funny. But please, stop rubbing in the grands! :D


OOPS! Sorry :o :o (I have six, you know!!!)


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[ReneT]

OOPS! Sorry :o :o (I have six, you know!!!)


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Yes, I'm well aware of that fact. With that many, you could share! Are you gonna gush about them the whole time we're in SA? Cuz if you do, I may just have to cry. :cry:

Oh, here's an idea, how about I trade you one unemployed in-need-of-a-good-dose-of-responsibility man-child for Teagan? That's a fair trade, right? :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Yes, I'm well aware of that fact. With that many, you could share! Are you gonna gush about them the whole time we're in SA? Cuz if you do, I may just have to cry. :cry:

Oh, here's an idea, how about I trade you one unemployed in-need-of-a-good-dose-of-responsibility man-child for Teagan? That's a fair trade, right? :D

Are you out of your ever-lovin' mind????? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Although...if I had him under my roof, I might be able to Tough Love him until he got a job, just for the sake of escaping me and my mouth! :p

[ReneT]

Are you out of your ever-lovin' mind????? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Although...if I had him under my roof, I might be able to Tough Love him until he got a job, just for the sake of escaping me and my mouth! :p

Well, I didn't THINK I was out of my ever loving mind, but I've been wrong before. :rofl::rofl:

I've tried to gripe him into submission, but it hasn't worked. Feel free to try though. I don't care how he gets fixed, I just need him fixed. :D

[GrandmaCrys]

Yes, and I need a Santa hat; maybe I'd better just go work on that! :help:

[scamptx]

You guys are crackin me up! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I would like an extra large please--:yes: and thank you.

[ReneT]

You guys are crackin me up! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I would like an extra large please--:yes: and thank you.

Got it!

Personally, I think Crys is being unreasonable and selfish, but that's just me. :rofl:

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, no, it's not just you, Rene; I am being unreasonable and just plain selfish. But then, I waited a LOT of years to become those things and I'm not giving them up easily! :D :D

In all honesty, about 6½ years ago, I despaired of ever having grandchildren; now I have 6, so please don't lose hope!!

[ReneT]

Oh, no, it's not just you, Rene; I am being unreasonable and just plain selfish. But then, I waited a LOT of years to become those things and I'm not giving them up easily! :D :D

In all honesty, about 6½ years ago, I despaired of ever having grandchildren; now I have 6, so please don't lose hope!!

Oh I haven't lost hope. And I remind my children on a weekly basis of my hope. :D But actually, Lindsey at 23 is not in a relationship right now, and the truth is we wouldn't have wanted her to marry and have children with the guy she has just broken up with. We strongly suspected he was emotionally and verbally abusive to her. And of course Drew is nowhere near ready. And Emily is 16. So I've got time. I just LOVE babies so dang much! :)

I do love looking at all your GC layouts though and think about the day when I can scrap some of my own.

[bendipez]

I have the graphic designer working on the design for the t-shirts, so we are going to need to get the sizes to her soon. Here is what I have so far:


Karen - long sleeve size large
Joni - short sleeve size 2 or 3XL

I need size for these people:

Debi - long sleeve size?
Scamp - short sleeve size?

I still need size and sleeve length from these people if you want a shirt. If not that's ok too:

Crys
Fran
Elisabeth
Brenda
Teresa (if you are coming)

If I left anyone out, please let me know.

Thanks guys!!!:)
Black long sleeve large for me.....

[ReneT]

The price at the Hotel Contessa kept going up, so we've decided on a different hotel - La Mansion. It is also on the riverwalk, so it's near to the places we will be going. A couple of the hotels we looked at are already totally booked for the weekend of Dec 4-6, so we need to go ahead and get our reservations made as soon as possible. The girl I talked to on the phone today at La Mansion said from Thanksgiving weekend through New Years they are almost always totally booked, so the sooner we get our reservations made the better.

Here is the information:

Omni La Mansion Del Rio
112 College Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-518-1000 or
1-888-444-OMNI (6664)
http://www.omnihotels.com/

You can make a reservation online or call. Same rates either way. There is a 21 day advance purchase rate of $160.65 plus tax for a King or 2 Dbl beds, or a regular non-advance purchase rate of $189 plus tax. She said the rate can also change at a moment's notice too if someone calls and books 30 rooms for a convention or something like that.

Let me know if you need anything else from me!

[Elisabeth]

Yay!! I'm installed in San Antonio now, and look forward to this crop!!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

Please refresh my memory on what the *main* dates are that we'll be together? I'm looking at flights right now!! :D

[ReneT]

Please refresh my memory on what the *main* dates are that we'll be together? I'm looking at flights right now!! :D

From what I understand, it will be probably early afternoon Fri, Dec 4, and all day Sat, Dec 5. Karen, correct me if I'm wrong? Some people are coming Thursday night and some people may be coming in Friday morning. Gary and I are flying in after work Thursday. Then I think most people are leaving Sunday.

[scamptx]

Yay!! I'm installed in San Antonio now, and look forward to this crop!!!!

:yahoo: :yahoo: Can't wait to see you again, Z!!! :yahoo: :yahoo:

[GrandmaCrys]

Thanks, Rene. Looks right now that I'll try to fly in sometime Thurs. and leave Monday! Oooohh...this is getting so exciting!!!

[GrandmaCrys]

WAHOO!! I just booked my flight! Arrive 5:10 PM Thurs., depart 5:55 PM Mon! So, all my *babysitters*, please put me on your agendas!! :D :D :D

[ReneT]

Thanks, Rene. Looks right now that I'll try to fly in sometime Thurs. and leave Monday! Oooohh...this is getting so exciting!!!

Me too!

[scamptx]

Just read the fine print on the 21 day advance rate--it's charged in advance and non-refundable.

I'm not really comfortable with that...:( Has everyone else booked? If this is a lock and we're all there, then I'll go ahead with the higher but cancelable rate.

[ReneT]

Just read the fine print on the 21 day advance rate--it's charged in advance and non-refundable.

I'm not really comfortable with that...:( Has everyone else booked? If this is a lock and we're all there, then I'll go ahead with the higher but cancelable rate.

I haven't booked yet, but was planning on it later this afternoon. My worst case scenario is that DH has to work and I come alone. But I'm not expecting that. I think I'm going to go with the less expensive prepaid rate.

[nafeesa]

So, I talked to my dh, and I have family I would love to visit in Texas, and he says if I am still here in December, I can travel down that way. Of course, it depends on money (everything always does right? LOL) but it's a maybe for me!

[jmnodwell]

I'll book on Monday... I'm going to book a 2dbl bed non-smoking room if anyone is looking to share...

[Emma]

I wanna go!!!

Remember to invite Sandi (our customer service rep who lives in SA), and AmberK who lives in Austin by me. I see Z found it.

No hotel, I'll either day trip it or stay the night with my husband's grandma who lives in north SA.

Do we need a t-shirt graphic designed?

[scamptx]

Oh goodie! Emma's coming!

[jmnodwell]

Oh, I forgot to mention... arriving Friday afternoon and leaving on Sunday... and my car hold 3 plus me if we need transportation...

[bendipez]

Several people who've been to SA have mentioned a Mexican resturant that stays open 24/7....it's a bit of a ways out though....just think after a hard night of scrapping we could be eating mexican food at 3 a.m. or so ......lololololol

[ReneT]

Several people who've been to SA have mentioned a Mexican resturant that stays open 24/7....it's a bit of a ways out though....just think after a hard night of scrapping we could be eating mexican food at 3 a.m. or so ......lololololol

Brenda, Debi told me we weren't going to be doing any scrapping, just a photo walk and sightseeing and stuff. Unless that's changed. :confused:

I can eat Mexican food any time of the day or night. :D

[ReneT]

I wanna go!!!

Remember to invite Sandi (our customer service rep who lives in SA), and AmberK who lives in Austin by me. I see Z found it.

No hotel, I'll either day trip it or stay the night with my husband's grandma who lives in north SA.

Do we need a t-shirt graphic designed?

Emma, so glad you are coming! I have a company here in Lubbock working on a t-shirt for us. They are going to be black with the DSP logo on front and a 3-color San Antonio graphic on the back. If you want one, they are going to be approximately $14 for short sleeve, and $16 for long sleeve, so I need to know if you want short or long and what size.

[bendipez]

Brenda, Debi told me we weren't going to be doing any scrapping, just a photo walk and sightseeing and stuff. Unless that's changed. :confused:

I can eat Mexican food any time of the day or night. :D
UH HUH !!! You mean not a single one of us is gonna break out the lappie and
start scrappin' :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[ReneT]

UH HUH !!! You mean not a single one of us is gonna break out the lappie and
start scrappin' :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Oh I don't know about that. I can't promise I won't be on the lappie, but I probably will be chatting and posting instead of scrapping. :rofl::rofl::rofl: But that makes me hungry for Mexican food!

[GrandmaCrys]

I could probably break a lappie (rather klutzy), but I'll definitely NOT be breaking one out. However, I do do Mexican! :D

[ReneT]

Someone had mentioned way back in the thread about going to Mi Tierra in the Market Square to eat. It's my favorite in San Antonio and I'm so afraid that ya'll will go there on Saturday when me and Gary have our anniversary date. Then I will cry big crocodile tears. :cry::cry::cry: Maybe we could go there Friday night? :pray::pray:

[bendipez]

Someone had mentioned way back in the thread about going to Mi Tierra in the Market Square to eat. It's my favorite in San Antonio and I'm so afraid that ya'll will go there on Saturday when me and Gary have our anniversary date. Then I will cry big crocodile tears. :cry::cry::cry: Maybe we could go there Friday night? :pray::pray:
This is the mexican place I was thinking about !!! open 24/7
Can we go. please. please with a cherry...oops...jalapeno on top
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[ReneT]

This is the mexican place I was thinking about !!! open 24/7
Can we go. please. please with a cherry...oops...jalapeno on top
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

I didn't know it was open 24/7. I just know it's yummy and always crowded.

[scamptx]

The price at the Hotel Contessa kept going up, so we've decided on a different hotel - La Mansion. It is also on the riverwalk, so it's near to the places we will be going. A couple of the hotels we looked at are already totally booked for the weekend of Dec 4-6, so we need to go ahead and get our reservations made as soon as possible. The girl I talked to on the phone today at La Mansion said from Thanksgiving weekend through New Years they are almost always totally booked, so the sooner we get our reservations made the better.

Here is the information:

Omni La Mansion Del Rio
112 College Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-518-1000 or
1-888-444-OMNI (6664)
http://www.omnihotels.com/

You can make a reservation online or call. Same rates either way. There is a 21 day advance purchase rate of $160.65 plus tax for a King or 2 Dbl beds, or a regular non-advance purchase rate of $189 plus tax. She said the rate can also change at a moment's notice too if someone calls and books 30 rooms for a convention or something like that.

Let me know if you need anything else from me!

FYI--if you're a senior, senora, you can book a refundable, not billed on your cc for $162 a night...:D Some of us qualify! :D

[ReneT]

FYI--if you're a senior, senora, you can book a refundable, not billed on your cc for $162 a night...:D Some of us qualify! :D

Oh cool. That's good.

[GrandmaCrys]

I'm so confused! :confused:

[debilou]

Ok, I sent in my T shirt size to Rene.

and, I have made Our (DH & ME) reservations at the

Omni La Mansion Del Rio (same as Rene)
112 College St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-518-1000

Rene lists the web site for the hotel.

I know for certain many of these hotels will start booking Thanksgiving groups in August... So, it's really time to book your rooms.


The current price for a king bed - non smoking room
using AARP

The cost was either $168 - but NON Refundable
or $180 - but we could get a refund with 24 hours notice.
we chose the $180 since the trip is so many months away...


We are staying December 4th and 5th and returning sometime on December the 6th.

[debilou]

I didn't know it was open 24/7. I just know it's yummy and always crowded.

That would be Mi Tiera!

[debilou]

FYI--if you're a senior, senora, you can book a refundable, not billed on your cc for $162 a night...:D Some of us qualify! :D


Scamp-y - Price has gone up - the Senora's with AARP price is as of today
at La Mansion.

$168 - if you PAY IN ADVANCE

$180 if you want to be able to get a refund!!!!

Book fast.

[jmnodwell]

I just booked my room... arriving Friday afternoon, leaving Sunday... $170 a night but non-refundable... You ladies are stuck with me!!! LOL

I have a two double-bed room if anyone wants to share and will have my car so can pick up at the airport too, depending on timing!!! and can do some transpo if we need it...

[bendipez]

Cr@p !!! just when I get ready to book car gets $350.00 spent on it (alternator and inspection to see what's wrong ) and Shawn goes into hospital .....BS was 600 when he went in and went up to 1000 before they got him stablised....

[debilou]

Cr@p !!! just when I get ready to book car gets $350.00 spent on it (alternator and inspection to see what's wrong ) and Shawn goes into hospital .....BS was 600 when he went in and went up to 1000 before they got him stablised....

Is Shawn ok???

[jmnodwell]

hugs and prayers for you and Shawn!!!

[ReneT]

Cr@p !!! just when I get ready to book car gets $350.00 spent on it (alternator and inspection to see what's wrong ) and Shawn goes into hospital .....BS was 600 when he went in and went up to 1000 before they got him stablised....

Oh no Brenda! I hope he's ok!

[scamptx]

Then I'm glad I jumped when I did! I have my hard copy and e-copy of the confirmation for $162 a night, cancel by 12/01 if needed...:D

Brenda--I hope Shawn's doing better! What caused his blood sugar to spike like that? Scary stuff! My aunt is diabetic, and she's had some pretty icky episodes, too, but nothing like that!

[scamptx]

Joni--I'm looking forward to meeting you! Another Texas scrapper!

Well, I'm looking forward to meeting Rene and Debilou IRL too, but I've talked to them a bit...:D :D

[ReneT]

Joni--I'm looking forward to meeting you! Another Texas scrapper!

Well, I'm looking forward to meeting Rene and Debilou IRL too, but I've talked to them a bit...:D :D

I can't wait to meet everyone IRL!!! I'm meeting Debi on Friday! I leave for Austin in the morning to visit my aunts and go through some heritage photo albums with them. Then Friday Debi and I are meeting, having lunch and hanging out for a bit before I drive home. :yippee::yippee::yippee:

[Fulltime RVer]

I'm glad things are coming together. You can thank Debilou and Rene for making this happen. They have done a lot!

[Fulltime RVer]

Crys -
I got the copy of your itinerary.

[bendipez]

Then I'm glad I jumped when I did! I have my hard copy and e-copy of the confirmation for $162 a night, cancel by 12/01 if needed...:D

Brenda--I hope Shawn's doing better! What caused his blood sugar to spike like that? Scary stuff! My aunt is diabetic, and she's had some pretty icky episodes, too, but nothing like that!
We aren't sure but a double helping of Panda Express Orange Chicken may have something to do with it.....actually no one should be eating PE Orange Chicken.
It's good but nutrionaly deadly. Alao turns out he was a quart low on blood :lol:This morning he had a blood transfusion beause he was low on blood...
Looks like this is something that has been building slowly and then BOOM !!!
Hopefully he gets out Thursday :tup::tup::tup:
Wonder what the chances of getting Bordouxs and Butterscotch Squares and ScotchMellows in SA...:lol::lol::lol:

[debilou]

We aren't sure but a double helping of Panda Express Orange Chicken may have something to do with it.....actually no one should be eating PE Orange Chicken.
It's good but nutrionaly deadly. Alao turns out he was a quart low on blood :lol:This morning he had a blood transfusion beause he was low on blood...
Looks like this is something that has been building slowly and then BOOM !!!
Hopefully he gets out Thursday :tup::tup::tup:
Wonder what the chances of getting Bordouxs and Butterscotch Squares and ScotchMellows in SA...:lol::lol::lol:
Prayers and big hugs for Shawn!!:love3::pray::love3::pray:

We'll worry about the candy later ok...

[GrandmaCrys]

Then I'm glad I jumped when I did! I have my hard copy and e-copy of the confirmation for $162 a night, cancel by 12/01 if needed...:D

Brenda--I hope Shawn's doing better! What caused his blood sugar to spike like that? Scary stuff! My aunt is diabetic, and she's had some pretty icky episodes, too, but nothing like that!

I, too, am exceedingly happy to learn that you know exactly when and how to jump! :D :D :love3:

I'd also like to insert a *brag* here, regarding the diabetes topic. When faced with the distinct possibility that DH was heading into Type II Diabetes, he finally took the bull by the horns! In eight weeks' time, he has lost 24 #'s by severly reducing his *sweets* intake, reducing his carbohydrates and walking twice daily. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: We went to a Jason Aldean concert last night at a locat county fair and he dressed in jeans and a tucked-in shirt, which really accentuated his weight reduction. For a nearly 68 year old man, he was looking pretty hot!! :love2: :love2: :love2:

I'm glad things are coming together. You can thank Debilou and Rene for making this happen. They have done a lot!

Thank you, thank you, Ladies! :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Crys -
I got the copy of your itinerary.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Thanks, Karen. Not having a lappie and needing to check in 24 hrs. prior to outbound flight, I didn't want to just rely on myself! :eek: :eek:

[debilou]

We have one person who needs a room mate...

So, speak up if you need to share a room, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[terryl]

I would LOVE to come to this, especially since I just had to bow out of the Adobe crop, but I will have to put myself on the maybe list for now as my DD will be coming in from Australia the week before. If she and her boyfriend decide to stay in LA for a while before coming on to Texas then I'll zing on over to San Antonio to see you all. I'd stay with my mom and dad, who live an hour outside San Antonio, so I won't need a room anywhere. Sounds like fun!

[RV'n Frannie]

I just found out about this GTG last night. I've been AWOL too long! My plan was to get back to TX sometime in December, and I don't see any reason why it can't be in time to join in the fun with y'all. :yippee: I would love to see my "old" friends and meet the rest of you!! :yes:

I do have some issues to resolve, however. Karen, what is the name of the RV park that you and G use while in SA? Do you think they would have a vacant spot for me--I could make a reservation way ahead. If that doesn't work, I have another friend who full-times and is in a park on the N side, but it's so far away I would probably miss out on some of the fun.

Then there's the problem of how to walk the dogs. Maybe I could just board them for the duration. Probably the easiest thing to do. They don't do well staying in the coach for more than 5 hours. I guess I can decide after activities gel a little more.

Last, I can't walk very far either, Crys and Fran. Even with my walker--I just get too weak. But I have a new little 4-wheel GoGo scooter that I take apart and put in the trunk of my car. I think that would work, as long as there are ramps to use to get in and out of places. If you two rented one we could all three run around on them! :lol: I'm just not sure how it would work if the group took the bus or trolley. Anyone know if they can be taken on buses in SA?

Looking forward to hearing more, and suggestions as far as the above issues. :D

Frannie

[debilou]

Frannie, we have some one else with walking issues.

so, the places we go will support a motorized scooter or whatever you will use.

as far as your other issue... I'll send you post to Karen, via direct email today..

can't wait to see you..

[debilou]

I would LOVE to come to this, especially since I just had to bow out of the Adobe crop, but I will have to put myself on the maybe list for now as my DD will be coming in from Australia the week before. If she and her boyfriend decide to stay in LA for a while before coming on to Texas then I'll zing on over to San Antonio to see you all. I'd stay with my mom and dad, who live an hour outside San Antonio, so I won't need a room anywhere. Sounds like fun!

Hope you can come Terryl!!

[RV'n Frannie]

Yay! Thanks, Debi. Also, I'll need a parking lot somewhere near your hotel. Hope there's one close by. :D

[debilou]

Yay! Thanks, Debi. Also, I'll need a parking lot somewhere near your hotel. Hope there's one close by. :D

Frannie,

Per Karen...

The bus. Easy Peasy. It stops right at the campground and is a 15 minute ride. I have a Senior card so can get a pass really cheap. :-) I edited the message.

[GrandmaCrys]

Oh, Frannie, won't it be lovely to have you smiling face among us!

[PQ FRAN]

I am so psyched!

[debilou]

About what?

[Amber]

OOOH- this is so close to me how can I not be there! I need to talk with DH to see if we have money for me to stay the weekend or not.

[bendipez]

Right now making plans for anything more that a day in advance is so not happening...
Shawn's still in the hospital and we have no clue when he's getting out or what else they'll find wrong with him...my plan (hah) for the moment is get the plane ticket and may have to just camp on someone's floor...

[Fulltime RVer]

I answered this to Fran but thought I would post the answers in case anyone else thinking about coming might have the same questions.

We will be staying at the KOA on Gembler Rd about 5 miles east of downtown. The city bus stops right at the RV park.

The park can get busy in Nov/Dec so make reservations early. We need to follow our own advice since we haven't done that yet. :lol: We have hesitated because last we heard they put the cost on your card for the whole two months when we make the reservation and it makes us mad that they have our money all that time before we even get there. :mad: There are two more RV parks up the hill from the KOA but one is just as expensive with none of the amenities of the KOA and the other is pretty dumpy and the electricity and sewer can't be trusted. Other RV parks in town are just too far out to be convenient.

I don't think the trollies are handicapped accessible, but the buses are. They have a ramp that comes down so it is very easy to get scooters and wheelchairs on board.

Most of the people I know there are older and probably not up to dog walking, but they may know people in the park who can do it and can be trusted. Ask about dog-walking when you call to make your reservation.

There are two elevators that will get you up and down to the Riverwalk.

There is a place downtown where you can rent wheelchairs and scooters and they will deliver to your hotel and pick it up when you are done.

I just found out about this GTG last night. I've been AWOL too long! My plan was to get back to TX sometime in December, and I don't see any reason why it can't be in time to join in the fun with y'all. :yippee: I would love to see my "old" friends and meet the rest of you!! :yes:

I do have some issues to resolve, however. Karen, what is the name of the RV park that you and G use while in SA? Do you think they would have a vacant spot for me--I could make a reservation way ahead. If that doesn't work, I have another friend who full-times and is in a park on the N side, but it's so far away I would probably miss out on some of the fun.

Then there's the problem of how to walk the dogs. Maybe I could just board them for the duration. Probably the easiest thing to do. They don't do well staying in the coach for more than 5 hours. I guess I can decide after activities gel a little more.

Last, I can't walk very far either, Crys and Fran. Even with my walker--I just get too weak. But I have a new little 4-wheel GoGo scooter that I take apart and put in the trunk of my car. I think that would work, as long as there are ramps to use to get in and out of places. If you two rented one we could all three run around on them! :lol: I'm just not sure how it would work if the group took the bus or trolley. Anyone know if they can be taken on buses in SA?

Looking forward to hearing more, and suggestions as far as the above issues. :D

Frannie

[Fulltime RVer]

Yay! Thanks, Debi. Also, I'll need a parking lot somewhere near your hotel. Hope there's one close by. :D

Parking downtown is ugly and expensive. You can take the bus with me.

[Fulltime RVer]

OOOH- this is so close to me how can I not be there! I need to talk with DH to see if we have money for me to stay the weekend or not.

Sure hope you can make it! Other than food and the room, we shouldn't be spending much money. Taking photos is free. :lol:

[scamptx]

Parking at the hotel is a whopping $28 a day. Sheesh! That's almost as high as that other San out on the West Coast!

[ReneT]

Mine & Gary's flight gets in Thursday, Dec 3rd at 6:45. We are renting a car, so if anyone else's flight arrives around that time, we would be more than happy to take you to the hotel.

Also, our flight leaves Sunday at 11:40 so we can take anyone to the airport that morning too. Just let me know.

[GrandmaCrys]

I'm getting in at 5:10. Now, I admit, I could twiddle my thumbs...:think: :think:...but I might just hold out for a better offer! :D Please stand buy! ;)

[Elisabeth]

I would love to pick some folks up from the airport - surely I will know how to get there by myself by then! It's not far from me. But in December I will be working full time and don't know where yet (since I haven't applied yet) so I have to make sure I will have the day off first, or at least be able to get to the airport from my job in a timely manner. If so, I'm definitely up for being a taxi! Sorry I won't know until closer to the time. But keep me in mind and I will keep my time as open as possible around then.

[ReneT]

I'm getting in at 5:10. Now, I admit, I could twiddle my thumbs...:think: :think:...but I might just hold out for a better offer! :D Please stand buy! ;)

Just let me know.

[debilou]

I'm getting in at 5:10. Now, I admit, I could twiddle my thumbs...:think: :think:...but I might just hold out for a better offer! :D Please stand buy! ;)

I think the Sailors come in at 6 p.m...

[debilou]

Crys, if no one is at the Airport then, we will make sure someone will pick you up..

don't worry! Just have those treats ready ok!

[ReneT]

Oh yeah, Crys, Debi told me you were making treats for us all since you were at the treat chat. That's so nice of you! :rofl::rofl:

[debilou]

Isn't Crys just the nicest person in the Whole Wide World???

[ReneT]

Isn't Crys just the nicest person in the Whole Wide World???

Most definitely! Crys rocks!

[GrandmaCrys]

I would love to pick some folks up from the airport - surely I will know how to get there by myself by then! It's not far from me. But in December I will be working full time and don't know where yet (since I haven't applied yet) so I have to make sure I will have the day off first, or at least be able to get to the airport from my job in a timely manner. If so, I'm definitely up for being a taxi! Sorry I won't know until closer to the time. But keep me in mind and I will keep my time as open as possible around then.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

Just let me know.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

I think the Sailors come in at 6 p.m...

:love3: :love3: :love3: :love3:

Crys, if no one is at the Airport then, we will make sure someone will pick you up..

don't worry! Just have those treats ready ok!

Sure....whatever... ;)

Oh yeah, Crys, Debi told me you were making treats for us all since you were at the treat chat. That's so nice of you! :rofl::rofl:

:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

Isn't Crys just the nicest person in the Whole Wide World???

:no: :no: :no: :no: :no:

Most definitely! Crys rocks!

Yes, it's called a *Little Old Lady Rocking Chair*!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[debilou]

Hey, those going to the SA GTG -

Karen and I decided today we ARE going to make and TRADE ATC cards for the GTG...

So, since the GTG is sooo close to Christmas... and stuff is on sale..

You just might want to THINK about your ATC card - not that it has to have a Christmas theme at all.

Your ATC is your ATC - you decide... no rules (well, Crys - you have to keep yours clean ok!) but other than that... be Creative!

[ReneT]

Hey, those going to the SA GTG -

Karen and I decided today we ARE going to make and TRADE ATC cards for the GTG...

So, since the GTG is sooo close to Christmas... and stuff is on sale..

You just might want to THINK about your ATC card - not that it has to have a Christmas theme at all.

Your ATC is your ATC - you decide... no rules (well, Crys - you have to keep yours clean ok!) but other than that... be Creative!

Who is gonna volunteer to make mine? :D

[debilou]

Who is gonna volunteer to make mine? :D

Your HUSBAND! What else will he be doing?

[GrandmaCrys]

Hey, those going to the SA GTG -

Karen and I decided today we ARE going to make and TRADE ATC cards for the GTG...

So, since the GTG is sooo close to Christmas... and stuff is on sale..

You just might want to THINK about your ATC card - not that it has to have a Christmas theme at all.

Your ATC is your ATC - you decide... no rules (well, Crys - you have to keep yours clean ok!) but other than that... be Creative!

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:




:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[ReneT]

Your HUSBAND! What else will he be doing?

Oh, probably working, mowing the yard, playing golf, watching Fox News, that kind of thing.

I was hoping you would do it for me. :rofl::rofl:

[jmnodwell]

How is this for an ATC?

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/2009-1204-SA-GTG-ATC---2---.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=327274&ppuser=114844)
Should it have an event and date?

[debilou]

Joni what you done is a perfect ATC - however when you go to a gathering...

sometimes... and you don't have to... but some people make them 2 sided - either by printing them that way or laminating the 2 sides together.... to get more info...

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38803

And, if you read the 1st thread in this this link (what DSP is using for the upcoming Adobe Crop for their ATC Cards) And, then go a few more - Lauren provides another link to the DSP ATC Gallery... which should provide more help...

Really the point of Crop or GTG ATC's is to trade them so that we can remember the person... so just keep that in mind.

If you still need more help... let me know.. ok

[RV'n Frannie]

When we were in SLC last January I had mine printed at Costco. They did a page of them (can't remember how many on a page), and even cut them for me. I didn't laminate them, tho. Most of the ones we traded there weren't laminated, but it's a nice touch if you want to do it. (Gotta get mine out and start revising....) Yes, I've about decided that this will be a "for sure"--so I need to get the campground reservation made as well. :D

[debilou]

YEA!! I'm glad that you are "for sure!"

[jmnodwell]

Joni what you done is a perfect ATC - however when you go to a gathering...

sometimes... and you don't have to... but some people make them 2 sided - either by printing them that way or laminating the 2 sides together.... to get more info...

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38803

And, if you read the 1st thread in this this link (what DSP is using for the upcoming Adobe Crop for their ATC Cards) And, then go a few more - Lauren provides another link to the DSP ATC Gallery... which should provide more help...

Really the point of Crop or GTG ATC's is to trade them so that we can remember the person... so just keep that in mind.

If you still need more help... let me know.. ok


Thanks!!! I'll come up with something for the back!!! and then closer to the date I can print them!!!

Can we create a gallery to post them all in?

[debilou]

There all ready is one...

If you go to the this link...http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...ad.php?t=38803

about 3 or 4 post down... there is a link to the DSP ATC Gallery..

[jmnodwell]

Missed that!!! I'll move mine over then. THANKS!!!

[jmnodwell]

Is there anyway we can "get our hands on" the t-shirt graphic? I would love to a) use on my ATC and b) add to my flair...

[debilou]

Is there anyway we can "get our hands on" the t-shirt graphic? I would love to a) use on my ATC and b) add to my flair...

Margie has not yet "approved" it...

and, even then... I'm not sure, it will be available for everyone to use..

we'll have to check on that issue.


the issue would be copyright issues..

Joni - we will check... ok...

[jmnodwell]

Margie has not yet "approved" it...

and, even then... I'm not sure, it will be available for everyone to use..

we'll have to check on that issue.


the issue would be copyright issues..

Joni - we will check... ok...

I understand completely, it was just a thought...

[debilou]

Thanks for understanding Joni... I did some more checking..

We can't pass that graphic around... hope you understand....

[jmnodwell]

Thanks for understanding Joni... I did some more checking..

We can't pass that graphic around... hope you understand....

I do, but bummer... no worries though, as I said it was just a thought...

[Fulltime RVer]

Here is a hint for printing two-sided: Make the second side small so if the paper gets a bit off in the printer your second side won't print off the end of your card.

I do one card and then let Photoshop do a picture package for me. I think Photoshop will do a page of 2.5x3.5. If not, you can make it do it.

A photo of the person and their real name somewhere on the card is really helpful in remembering who was at the GTG.

I love doing ATC's - used to do ATC swaps in my paper scrapping days. The small format is really appealing to me and the best swaps I did were cemetery swaps. I got rid of all my cards when we moved into the RV.

[Fulltime RVer]

When we were in SLC last January I had mine printed at Costco. They did a page of them (can't remember how many on a page), and even cut them for me. I didn't laminate them, tho. Most of the ones we traded there weren't laminated, but it's a nice touch if you want to do it. (Gotta get mine out and start revising....) Yes, I've about decided that this will be a "for sure"--so I need to get the campground reservation made as well. :D

Yay! I can't wait to see you again! We need to get our reservations made, too!

[Fulltime RVer]

I'm getting in at 5:10. Now, I admit, I could twiddle my thumbs...:think: :think:...but I might just hold out for a better offer! :D Please stand buy! ;)

Crys - We can probably come and get you.

[scamptx]

I'm not sure what time I'll be getting to SA, but I'll be coming in on Thursday evening. I'm taking Friday off so I can play with everyone! :yes: (But that does mean that I prolly won't be taking off early on Thursday...:()

[scamptx]

A photo of the person and their real name somewhere on the card is really helpful in remembering who was at the GTG.

What real name...;)

[GrandmaCrys]

Crys - We can probably come and get you.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[ReneT]

I made a flair for the GTG.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6680/thumbs/SA-GTG-FLAIR.png (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=328282&ppuser=127754)
San Antonio Gettogether Flair

[jmnodwell]

Great Rene!!! Looks wonderful!!! THANKS!!!

[Fulltime RVer]

I love the flair! Thank you so much. As you can see, I didn't waste any time getting mine. :-)