The North Germany TPF Meet-Up in May 2008

[V.Alonso]

well... it looks like a big possibilaty that i might go on this trip

seeing on how i graduate highschool in may of 2008, i have asked my parents and they said that it could be my graduation present

(seing on how after i graduate they are going to europe without me because they no longer have to pay for my school...lol)

so hopefuly i will be joining you

 

[Alex_B]

well, I think at this point probably none of us can make a definite commitment if he or she will come. But many will try hard I suppose

 

[LaFoto]

At this point in time I am not asking anyone to make a decision!
But some might want to save up some and plan for time off then (or at least put it down into their calendars)... (?)

 

[Corry]

Well, I'm already saving for it ($40/wk automatically goes into my savings acct)...but I hope to be going to school by then...so it depends on what dates you set it for.

 

[LaFoto]

I am leaning towards pushing the dates towards the end of May, Corry.
Seems like that suits most people more. Something like 23 - 30 May. What do you say?

It's just that also Florian will be having his finals in that year ... I suddenly realised that!

 

[Corry]

That sounds better...but maybe even we could push it two or three days later?
Just to make certain everyone is out of school.

 

[LaFoto]

Well, depends on whether people will find it easier to travel and/or arrive on a weekEND and leave again on a weekEND or if we would want to have two halves of two weeks SURROUND a weekend.
I sure want it to be May!

 

[Corry]

Well, it does seem like it tends to be CHEAPER to fly on a weekday, rather than a weekend. At least that seems true for domestic flights...for my next trip it was about $60 or so more expensive to go home on Sunday...so I'm going home Moday.

 

[ravikiran]

Hai Corinna,
It's very sweet of you to arrange such a hugh thing. Althrough these days I am thinkin of the event to be organised in 2007 and was against opening the link (though I observe it daily). Finally curiosity came over me and opened the link. Alas, it's to be arranged in 2008 and am one fellow very happy. I am now trying to move into a new and better job and shall by that time be free and can make some leisure time to visit Germany (though it'll be my first journey outside India). More over, who can say? I may come there along with my wife, just in case I am married by that time. Shall be looking forward to visit you in 05-'08.
amiably,
ravi.

 

[LaFoto]

Wow, that is one piece of good news then, Ravi!
Let's make the meet-up as INTERNATIONAL as can be, I say!

I am not posting much on this now since it is still 1 1/2 years to go. I only posted my idea so early so people can plan in their mind (and maybe start saving up some), but proper planning will come in about a year from now and with the beginning of 2008 at the latest. By then I will know many more things (and prices) for sure.

But I hope I can make very very many members interested!

 

[ravikiran]

That's true Corinna. I too start saving from now onwards. And saving for 1 1/2 definetely leaves a huge amount for me to spend more time in Germany and visit all the places I am interested in (especially, Hidelberg University). Once again thanks for making such a bigggg thinggggg.

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

 

[tpe]

Having the families with is a great idea, just about to breach the subject to the better half now

tim

 

[Jzero]

I am reminded of a joke I heard recently (Hope you don't mind). The difference between Heaven and Hell..... In Heaven, the English greet you at the door, the French do the cooking, the Italians provide the entertainment and the Germans organize everything. In Hell, The French greet you at the door, the English do the cooking, the Germans provide the entertainment and the Italians organize everything.

No offense intended

J

 

[LaFoto]

And?
Does this mean you want to come?
For it will be HEAVEN to all members who decide to come (according to your own definition).

 

[Alex_B]

I am reminded of a joke I heard recently (Hope you don't mind). The difference between Heaven and Hell..... In Heaven, the English greet you at the door, the French do the cooking, the Italians provide the entertainment and the Germans organize everything. In Hell, The French greet you at the door, the English do the cooking, the Germans provide the entertainment and the Italians organize everything.

No offense intended

J

It is amazing how true some of these stereotypes are (within limits )

I have to speak up for English cuisine though! The main reason for its bad reputation are some bad victorian style cooking books .. but there ie more to it than that

Anyway, this meeting will be a success I suppose ... I hope I can come