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Published on December 16, 2007 By dynamaso In Misc
My wife and I are planning our honeymoon at the moment, although we’ve been married five years. At the time we were married, neither of us were able to afford to have the sort of honeymoon we both wanted and to be honest, the last five years have gone by so fast, we’ve not had much time to think anymore about it.

But we are now. The plan is to travel for about three months, going first to Hawaii, then the States, then to England and Europe, India, Malaysia, and then home to Australia. We are planning on trying to catch up with as many of our friends around the world as possible.

This won’t be happening until 2010 as there is a reunion on Penang Island in Malaysia that I would like to attend. I lived and went to school there for three years in the 70s. In fact, my oldest friend, whom I met while there, is planning on attending to so I know it will be a good event to attend.

I am also planning on trying to meet up with as many of my JU friends as possible. The basic plan is to fly domestic from Hawaii to San Francisco then spend 5 weeks getting across to the East Coast and, specifically, New York. To do this, we’re planning on flying/driving and trying to see as much of the country as we can.

I was thinking about this on the weekend and frustrating myself a little about trying to get to see everyone when it occurred to me I might have a better solution. I don’t know if anyone has tried to do this before, but I’d like to try and arrange a JU get-together. As this is a good way away, I figured I’d test the water now and see what sort of response I get. I had the thought we’d all get ourselves to a specific location where we’d meet up with everybody.

I’m completely open to suggestions about where with the only stipulation that it suit everyone’s budget.

So, my JU friends, are you interested?

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on Dec 18, 2007
Not sure where I'll be by then, but it sounds like fun!
on Dec 18, 2007
Ted,

It would be great if we could get a few of the international contingent organised to be in the States at the same time. I'm sure, as you say, it would be a lot of fun, but even more so with lots of overseas visitors. We could call it something like 'The JoeUser World Fair'.
on Dec 19, 2007

Because you bloody Americans would still forget and still drive on the wrong side of the road

No, we always drive on the right side (gotta love the english language)

on Dec 19, 2007
Hmmm, by 2010 I can probably head somewhere.

on Dec 19, 2007
Shades,

Toni has already talked about how much she wants to visit DC, particularly all the museums. So it looks as though DC is on the cards as well. I'm already really excited about this trip. The big hassle at the moment is deciding where we can go and where we won't have time to visit. So many choices, so little time...


Fabulous -- you definitely have a place to stay, and I live very close to public transportation so you guys can use it as a basecamp to explore the city at your own pace, too. Keep me posted as we get closer to the date and I can try to arrange tours of the White House and the Capitol for you.
on Dec 19, 2007
Fabulous -- you definitely have a place to stay, and I live very close to public transportation so you guys can use it as a basecamp to explore the city at your own pace, too. Keep me posted as we get closer to the date and I can try to arrange tours of the White House and the Capitol for you.


Hmmm, you know I've always wanted to see D.C....



on Dec 19, 2007
Hmmm, you know I've always wanted to see D.C....


And you, too, would be more than welcome any time!
on Dec 19, 2007
Doc,

gotta love the english language
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I thought you spoke American? ::

Gene,

I can probably head somewhere.


Cool... We'll meet you at Shades place in DC

you definitely have a place to stay, and I live very close to public transportation so you guys can use it as a basecamp to explore the city at your own pace


Wow, thanks so much. We're definitely putting DC on our list of 'must see' places now, particularly if we can get a tour of the White House.

We'll keep everyone posted and thanks to all of you again.
on Dec 19, 2007
I think this would be fun. If it's at all doable, I'll be there. I'm in Texas too and mi casa es su casa.

I want to go on a trip around the world. Maybe I'll start saving for a trip in the year 2015 and then I can come see you in Australia. We'll eat some kangaroo steaks and throw another shrimp on the barbie. Which reminds me of a hilarious episode of Flight of the Conchords. Do you watch them?
on Dec 20, 2007
Loca,

As I said earlier, we know (and want to visit with) more people in Texas than any other one state so we'll be calling on you for sure.

You will most certainly have a place to stay when you come out here. And 2015 sounds like a good target to plan for too. I'm sure kangaroo will be on the menu but as for 'throwing shrimp on the barbie' well, here is a little secret. In Australia, we call shrimp prawns and they are not generally cooked on a BBQ. The whole 'shrimp on the barbie' thing by Paul Hogan was so that Americans would understand what he was talking about, although I don't know why he threw them on the barbie in the first place.

I've heard of 'Flight of the Conchords' but have not seen an episodes. A friend of mine recommends this show highly, though, so I will keep an eye out for it.
on Dec 21, 2007
Count me in as another Texan who would like to meet ya. I gotta warn you, though...I am a pretty quiet gal. I'm just glad my sweetie loves to shoot the breeze...lol.
on Dec 23, 2007
Rose,

You and Chris were always on the agenda It looks as though we'll probably be spending more time in Texas than anywhere else, but judging by how wonderful the people are who call Texas home, it can only be a good thing.

Hope you and Chris are doing well. I will keep you all up to date with our arrangements.
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