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    I'll be there, Joyce, and I'll be bringing the Noter from England
    to the party that night.  Not sure yet what I'll bring for food.
    
    Charlene

    Wouldn't miss it!  Never know what can result from an HR party ;-)
    
    Since my specialties do not involve cooking, I'll just hope Kimball's
    is open by then and bring some ice cream.  The joy of working in
    LKG!!
 

    Gee, I go away on vacation and Joyce announces a party - and at
    my house, too!  Well, why not...
    
    I moved this to a separate note so we don't get too confused.
    
    			Steve (in snowy Colorado)

.3>	Steve (in snowy Colorado)
    
    	Are you sure you're in the right Colorado?  That's only RAIN,
    	dear.  =8-)
    
    							Carla
    

    That's great that you can make the party Steve!
    
    And what about the chocolate mousse?

    Goody goody chocolate mousse!!!
    
    The noter from England will definitely wear a loose fitting dress
    so she can have some chocolate mousse!
    
    Look forward to meeting everyone at the party.
    
    I am staying with Charlene for a week and just know I am going to
    have a wonderful time and lots of oreo cookes!
    
    diana
    

    Depending on two things, I'll be there:  1) rehearsal schedule
    (my "real" career tends to get in the way of partying just like
    my DEC work gets in the way of noting) and 2) the presence of 
    Mr. L's mighty mousse (ah the bitter truth, eh Steve?  We only
    love you for your confections. . .)

    I'll bring a guitar or two and something more or less digestable.
    
    Steve

    Well, there WAS snow - I think...  I dunno, it's been so long since
    I've seen it in New Hampshire it could have been something else.
    But I look today and it's all gone.  An optical illusion, perhaps?
    
    Since the mousse is now famous across the country (and internationally,
    if one counts Diana), I'll be glad to make a batch or two for the party
    on the 5th.  It was certainly a hit last night, even if Carla only
    had a few spoonfuls (but Liesl made up for her...)  (And that's not
    counting the six or seven that Sherry's daughter snuck before we
    even made it to the party!)  There was some serious competition from
    Abbott Schindler's brownies, I must admit...
    
    I got pictures of most of the Colorado noting gang last night, and
    have promised to send back pictures of the East Coast crowd.  So
    be your photogenic best on the 5th!
    
    				Steve (in windy Colorado)

         Well, I'm flying to Atlanta next morning for DECUS,
         but Fred says he will point me in the right direction...
         
         So, I will come for a bit/bite/{word}...[sorry, long
         weekend...]
         
         I will do something munchy like bacon wrapped
         "somethings"and since Steve has the guitars covered,
         I will bring an alternative source of music making....

         Melinda

    re: .9
    
    "I'll be glad to make a batch or two for the party. . ."
    
    Thanks, pard; but I don't wanna be selfish so could I suggest
    you make a couple more batches for the rest of the folks. . .?
    
    Steve

I'll be there for part of the party...  I've "got" to go to a 'The Bobs'
(imagine a cross between barbershop quartet & Tom Leher if you will) concert
at Sanders Theatre that night...

I will bring mead, and for all the naughty people, 'Hedonistic Fruit Dip'. :-)

Jim.

    Jim -
    
    I'm sooooo jealous!  I've been trying to see The Bobs for years
    and seem to always be moving out of state just before the concert.
    
    Nanci-who-missed-them-in-Colorado-and-Oregon

    I plan to be there.
    
    Lorna
    

<    Since the mousse is now famous across the country (and internationally,
<    if one counts Diana), I'll be glad to make a batch or two for the party
<    on the 5th.  It was certainly a hit last night, even if Carla only
<    had a few spoonfuls (but Liesl made up for her...)

      Last night Steve got a "verbal warning" that I will get even for
      that comment. Besides, I didn't take two to start with, the second
      one just sort of ended up on my plate. I mean, I had to eat it, it
      was there.;*) liesl

	Count me in!  I had to miss the last one due to illness, and don't
intent to miss out again.


	As for food...  Hmm, well, does it *have* to be edible???  ;-)  ;-)
(This from a bachelor!)  Actually, I don't cook half bad, so please --
no stomach pumps!  ;-)  Anyway, I'll probably make fudge -- it's done
well before.


Brian

Good work, Joyce!  And I'm glad to hear you're coming Steve.
You certainly would have been missed.  :) :)

I'll get there around 8:15.  If I'm lucky, although Jim B will
be off singing by then, perhaps some of The Mead -- which deserves 
the caps -- will still be there?  Hint ...  Hint ... Beg ...

Requesting a favor of Diana Hung, 
(726.7, VOGON::HUNT from Reading, UK)

Diana, Can you bring some American jokes with you on your
trip?  I've heard lots of Russian jokes and Irish jokes ... 
and it seems to me, that the British Isles are probably
full of American jokes.  I've never heard any and would 
love to.  

I'll bring whatever we seem low on by May 2nd.    Meigs

    	I'm planning on being there.  I had fun meeting some noters 
    this weekend, and now I'm looking forward to having some more fun!

    	Don't know exactly what I'll bring yet, but it will probably
    be some kind of dessert.


    	Amy

    Re: .16
    
    You don't have to cook - bring soda, or munchies (chips, pretzels,
    etc.), or plates, bowls and flatware (forks, spoons, knives), napkins,
    etc.
    
    I have a microwave and a gas grill, in case you want to cook or
    reheat anything.
    
    I'll also have compiled the start of my "Noters' Rogues Gallery"
    album, with pictures of many well-known Colorado (and elswhere)
    noters.  It's my intention to add pictures of East Coast folks,
    and share them with the folks out west.
    
    If you haven't been to a H_R party before, you should give it a
    try.  Amazing and wondrous things have been known to happen at such 
    events in the past, and you never know just WHO you'll meet there...
    
    If anyone has specific questions about arrangements, please send me
    mail.  Directions will be sent out to those who have signed up
    a few days before the event.
    
    One more thing, prompted by the last party.  I own a cat, so if anyone
    is allergic to cats, let me know if there's anything I can do to
    reduce the problem.  Furthermore, smokers are free to light up outside
    the house.
    
    			Steve

Something I realized from the time that I brought the mousse to the
party in Colorado Springs is that some people cannot eat the standard mousse
because it contains the alchoholic liqueur Grand Marnier.  I can also make
some portions with orange extract, which will have minimal alcoholic content.
If you want me to do this, please send me mail so I know how much to make.
I'd like everyone to enjoy the mousse.

				Steve

    
    
    As far as I know you can count me in .
    
    I haven't been reading the H_R for very long.
    
    I usually do Friends...I was told about it and well
    saw this Party and well why not :-)
    
    Let you know if plans change !
    
    
      Ann Arno
    
    
    

    Count me in also.  I will again bring Caramel Brownies at Steve's
    request.
    
    See you there!
    
    - wendy -

    To quote Jorgi (or was it Jorta) Festrunk (of SNL fame), "I'm
    really haffing a drag. . .yes, I'm really bummed up!"  I won't
    be able to make the party the 5th unless "whenever" portion of
    the invitation's "6 pm to whenever" is *really* late.  
    
    I s'pose I should view this as some sort of cosmic good news/bad 
    news joke (the good news is that, not unlike Freddy Kruger, our 
    band riseth yet once again from the ashes; the bad news is that 
    those pitifully few occasions I laughlingly called a social life 
    are the first victims of the monster's rebirth).  As I was earlier 
    afeared, rehearsal *is* on Friday nights, so I couldn't be in 
    Nashua 'til about 11:00 (grumble, moan, curses, etc.)
    
    Steve

    I should be there...(this way you all can knife me in person :-)
    )....and I should have a mystery guest from CO.....another member
    of this conferance....Wow  two guest stars.....   It's gonna
    have people who live over 4000 miles apart....neat
    
    (I can bring a killer punch that is loved by the college folk up
    in Lowell....)
    
    The Rebel
    

    If I'm not at the airport picking up a weary traveler, I'll show
    up. I'll know for sure closer to the date...

    Gail

    I would like very much to meet everyone and will try my best to
    get there, but it probably won't be until around 9:00.  Have no
    idea what I'll bring, so I'll surprise you all.
    
    :-)
    

PENUTS::JLAMOTTE		! Joyce
AXIS::GERTZ			! Charlene
BAGELS::SKINNER			! Robin + Guest - Ice cream
QUARK::LIONEL			! Steve - Chocolate Mousse Grand Marnier
VOGON::HUNT			! Diana
HANDY::MALLETT			! Steve
SUPER::REGNELL			! Melinda - bacon wrapped somethings
YODA::BARANSKI			! Jim - mead
APEHUB::STHILAIRE		! Lorna
CREDIT::BNELSON			! Brian
CADSE::GLIDEWELL		! Meigs
LDYBUG::GOLDMAN			! Amy
NHL::ARNO			! Ann
NEBVAX::LIBBY			! Wendy - Caramel brownies
MCIS2::AKINS			! Bill + "Mystery Guest"
IAMOK::KOSKI			! Gail
FEISTY::RAMSAY			! Susan

    
    This sounds like fun, count me in.  I don't know what I will bring,
    it will have to be something that can survive sitting in the car
    or the office all day.

    I got some mail this week saying that Kathy Gallup will be up and
    visiting the area...  Have not confirmed, but if she is, should
    we add her to the guest of honors list?
    
    g

    
    .31
    
    	Check .25....
    
    		Me thinks me knows who Mr. Akins "mystery guest" is.
    
 Gene~

    RE. -1  I saw that, but the mail I got said she WAS to be here, and
    that her name was not on the list, so I thought maybe she's waiting
    for an invitation?...
    
    Steve, or Joyce, can either of you confirm or deny and if she is
    to be in the area, don't you think we should also make the party
    be in her honor too?
    
    G

	 You guys ruin all the fun, ya know?  ;-)

	 Yes, it happens I'll be in town that weekend...yes it happens
	 I'll be coming to the party as Rebel's mystery guest.........


	 ah...ya guy's just can't keep a secret, can ya?

	 kath

>    I tried, Kath, really I did.....

	 I know ya did, Steve.....  I put it in too many other
	 notesfiles for it to be TOO much of a secret....

	 I know who the other one is, too.... :-)  Boy, you sure
	 picked a good weekend for this party!  People from
	 EVERYWHERE!
	 
>    So, Gale - you coming too?  Or was your interest purely academic?

	 Now that she ruined it, she has to come.

	 kath

    Just checked.  May 5th is the first day of summer.  In other words,
    it is the longest day of the year....  Oh well, can I show up without
    bringing anything at all.
    
    Cheaply yours :-),
                
    Eugene
    
    Seriously, if I show up, I wouldn't know what to bring....  Maybe
    I can make some donation for the beverage :-).
                      

    I tried, Kath, really I did....
    
    So, Gale, are you coming too?  Or was your interest purely academic?
    
    As it happens, there will be a THIRD "noter from afar" in the area
    at the time.  An invitation has been made, and while the noter in
    question indicates a desire to attend, schedules may make it
    difficult.  But one never knows.
    
    And still another would have made it if not for a prior conflict.
    
    But never fear, I have procured pictures of them both - maybe they'd
    better show so I don't have to display the pictures! :-)
    
    One of the women attending has brought to my attention the rather
    lopsided female:male ratio of those who have signed up.  I replied
    that I didn't see a problem with this.  After my shins stopped aching,
    I agreed to try to prod more men into signing up.  So c'mon guys...
    
    				Steve

    Hugh and I will be there after Hugh gets through with his 
    Golf League match.  Won't be sure of what I'll bring until
    I get there.

    Want to get another chance to see wmois::reinke, also the
    b_reinke.

    justme....jacqui

    Re: am I coming?
    
    Purely academic
    
    
    g

Sign me up please.  ..

john

    Well, shoot, I wish I could go with all this highfalutin' fun, but
    I'm afraid I'll be all tied up that night..... ;)
    
    -Jody
    
    

Tied up?  Is there something about this show that you're not telling us? :->

Jim.

Re: .36

>    Just checked.  May 5th is the first day of summer.  In other words,
>    it is the longest day of the year....  Oh well, can I show up without
>    bringing anything at all.
    
As an aside... I don't know what calendar you use, Eugene, but Summer
begins on June 21st! The longest day is the day of the Summer Solstice,
which is June 21st as well...

I won't be at the party, either...

Gavin

    re -1
    
    You are correct about the first day of summer.  Thanks for the
    correction.
    
    Eugene

I guess this means you'll have to bring something after all, Eugene!

		Steve

    re -1 
    
    My penny jar or my pen-galactic-gargle-buster.  Your choice.
    
    Eugene
    
    

      kath, don't forget to memorize the details about everyone and how
      they look. I'll be expecting a report when you return! liesl

    	Her laugh would immediately be detected!  =8-)
    
    							Carla
    

I suppose that I could miss my karate class that night and attend.

RE: -1

PLEASEEEEEEE Rich, I'd like to show you I'm not as terrible as I really am!
Hahahhaa...

leisl......I'll take a fresh roll of film in my camera, K?  And I'll memorize
each word that's spoken....  (blackmail might be an idea....hummmm) ;-)

kath

Liesl, I could take videos and send a tape back with Kathy...  Just an idea...


Given that the party is likely to run late, I'll point out that I have
a reasonable amount of "crash space", so bring your PJs if you want and
we'll turn it into a pajama party with brunch in the morning.  

			Steve

    I think liesl should come to the party!

    If she does, I'd better make extra mousse! :-)
    

    
    Hi,
    I'm pretty new to this conference, but I would like to come to the
    party and meet you all. I'll probably bring munchies (potato chips
    and popcorn) unless I get energetic and decide to make my world
    famous fudge.
    See you,
    Velvet
    

    Maybe we should announce this party in the Chocoholics conference...
    sounds yummy..
    
    I could bring chocolate cheesecake.

    Aw shucks....
    
    With Kathy coming here who's gonna organize the Colorado Springs
    branch of this party... which would be nice to have, since I'm gonna
    be stuck out there...
    
    Randy
    

            <<< Note 726.55 by QUARK::LIONEL "The dream is alive" >>>

<    If she does, I'd better make extra mousse! :-)
    
OK, Steve, that's TWO! You better watch out - Joyce says I can stay her house.
I might actually get there for my revenge (and possibly another helping of
mousse ;*}). liesl

PENUTS::JLAMOTTE		! Joyce
AXIS::GERTZ			! Charlene
BAGELS::SKINNER			! Robin
QUARK::LIONEL			! Steve - Chocolate Mousse Grand Marnier
VOGON::HUNT			! Diana
HANDY::MALLETT			! Steve
SUPER::REGNELL			! Melinda - bacon wrapped somethings
YODA::BARANSKI			! Jim - mead
APEHUB::STHILAIRE		! Lorna
CREDIT::BNELSON			! Brian
CADSE::GLIDEWELL		! Meigs
LDYBUG::GOLDMAN			! Amy
NHL::ARNO			! Ann
NEBVAX::LIBBY			! Wendy - Caramel brownies
MCIS2::AKINS			! Bill
IAMOK::KOSKI			! Gail
FEISTY::RAMSAY			! Susan
WMOIS::B_REINKE			! Bonnie + Don
VAILSE::GALLUP			! Kathy
USMFG::PJEFFRIES		! Pat
PARITY::BERNSTEIN		! Bill
HPSTEK::XIA			! Eugene
DEMING::GARDNER			! Jacqui + Hugh
TOOK::HEFFERNAN			! John
STARCH::WHALEN			! Rich
BAGELS::TETRAULT		! Velvet - Munchies or fudge

>                       -< now about your suitcase,Kathy >-

	 Well, leisl, if you don't mind riding in the overhead baggage
	 compartment.... :-)


	 Too bad you can't get the deal I got... :-(   CHEAP!

	 I need to go buy LOTS of film!  Perhaps I'll take a trip to
	 Sam's where its cheap!

	 kath_the_cheapskate!  :-)

	 

      Well, this woman decided to make her own deal. Add me to the list
      Steve, I took up Joyce's offer and bought my tickets. I can't
      believe I'm doing this. I just want to meet you folks so much, I'm
      on a total high right now. As Carla can attest I'll be driving
      everyone here crazy with my excitment. This may not be the same
      buzz as love but it feels great anyway.

      Jerry Eckert, I know you're out there, you better show up so I can
      see you again. It's been too long since the Medieval_Mannor trip.

      liesl_who_is_ready_to_explode_with_excitement

	 Yo leisl!  I hope I didn't breathe on you too much!  we
	 wouldn't want you to be sick with this crap I've got when
	 you're out there! :-)

	 I, personally, can attest for the fact that leisl is being
	 totally crazy with excitement... Oh I'm SOOOOO glad I work in
	 the other building! :-)  (just kidding!)

	 Anyone else while we're at it?
	 

	 kath_sick_and_psyched

    	Liesl, let the countdown begin!  Think the CS airport will
    	still be standing after 5.May???
    
    						   	Carla
    

    
    	Liesl and Kathy,
    
    	When you get back, let's have a party to talk about all the
    	noters back east!  Maybe we can combine it with Joe Albanese's
    	30th birthday party on May 20th!
    
    	I wish I could join you all, but my frequent flier stuff won't
    	get here in time.  I'll try to make it to the next party, though.
    
    	re .58  ...Randy...  You won't be *stuck* in Colorado!  This
    	is God's country!  If you really want a party, let me know.
    	I'll set up a happy hour for you.  (Here I go again, volunteering
    	to set up more parties...maybe I should add it to my resume
    	and job description ;^))
    
    			Sherry

>    	Liesl, let the countdown begin!  Think the CS airport will
>    	still be standing after 5.May???

	 I think we're safe...I'm flying outta denver.....

	 :-)

	 Question is.....will NewEngland be standing after 05.06!?!


	 Isn't it GREAT being impulsive?

	 kat    

    re .62
    
    I was a bit speechless when I saw .62.  I thought this kind of
    romantic adventurists exist only in movies and novels :-).  liesl,
    my compliment.  
    
    I am relatively new to this notesfile, and I had been wondering
    whether I should show up for the party.  Well, I am coming (with
    my penny jar and my pen-galactic-gargle-buster :-)).
    
    I am quite sure that you have a lot of friends in this area and
    probably have already arranged everything for your trip.  Nevertheless,
    I offer my service, e.g. if you need someone to drive you back and 
    forth from the airport (you have to listen to my weird music though
    :-)) or show you around.
    
    Eugene
                                                        
    P.S.  How do I get to Steve's place from Marlboro, MA?

    
    Can I go to this gig too?  Please, huh, can I can I, please? 8^)
    
    		Scott.
    

    re: .68
    
    I have a feeling, Eugene, that you'll simply be able to get
    onto 495 north and let the gravitational forces pull you into
    party orbit (but I'm sure directions will be in the e-mail
    soon, nonetheless).
    
    Meanwhile, since this is gonna be such a major cosmic deal, I 
    managed to get dispensation from the folks in my band to cancel
    rehearsal on the 5th.  Thus I'll be there.  And I can bring a
    few "noisemakers", but, since I cringe at playing solo, I want
    to know if there are any other musicians in the crowd.  I can
    supply all sorts of nifty instruments and enough amplification
    to make electric instruments be heard on a par with, say, a 
    standard acoustic guitar; could make for an informal jam of
    sorts if there are other players in the crowd (available insts.
    include guitars, keys, bass, drum machine).  Interested folks
    should contact me via e-mail by Thursday evening.
    
    Oh, one thing:  this will *not* be an exercise in heavy-metal-
    sound-wave-mega-destructo thing (maybe we'll do something like 
    that down here at Barking Spider Studios later in the summer. . .); 
    as I mentioned, amplification will be minimal - only that necessary 
    to give the electric instruments parity with voices and/or acoustic 
    instruments.
    
    Steve

.70>    Oh, one thing:  this will *not* be an exercise in heavy-metal-
.70>    sound-wave-mega-destructo thing

awwwwwwww......too bad... :-(

:-)

.69>  The invite's in .0, Scott....*If* you dare!  :-) tee hee!


kath_going_nutzo

    
    
    Yo! Steve?
    
    Want my Gorilla???  If you get there early enough, I'll
    even play a couple with ya!
    
    Oh yeah, I'll bring the Hagstrum ["u" on purpose this time] and the
    Yamaha...extras for others you know....
    
    Or maybe, there will be a new addition to bring? [grin]
                                       
    ["Take it to the limit" down an octave this time....snicker]
    
    Melinda

    Add two more - CJ and I will be coming.
    
    We'll bring some deli-type food.
    
      Alan

    Now I'm wondering if my house will still be standing on the morning
    of the sixth!  (And will my neighbors still be speaking to me?)
    
    Jerry, so far, nobody has requested "Mickey Mousse" - if anyone
    wants it, say so now (here or by mail), or the Grand Marnier
    kind is all you'll get!  (And I guess I'd better make an extra batch
    or two now!)
    
    		Steve (who is still shaking his head in amazement)

    re:.74
    
>    As long as it isn't "get rid of the cat". Steve has got a right
>    friendly cat, there.
    
	Doesn't matter if the cat is friendly or not, if you're
    allergic, it can be the nicest cat or the meanest cat - same
    reaction!  Wish it weren't so...

    	Amy

    re: .76
    
    i think the idea that was intended was that the cat could be one
    of those vicious kinds, you know, the ones that will leap into the
    lap of the most allergic person and purrrrrrr while shedding.
    
    but seeing as i am not allergic to cats, they usually don't leap
    into my lap.
    
    also..................
    
    seeing as so many out of towners will be showing up here, i might
    also, just to attach faces to names and all that.....put me on the
    list as a "maybe".
    
    jonathan
    

Although Moet is indeed a friendly cat, I understand about allergies and
the comfort of my guests take precedence over the cat.  He'll be fine...

I'd appreciate it if some people could bring chairs, paper plates/bowls,
plastic forks/knives/spoons, and let me know what you are bringing if
you know.  We could also use some more "main dishes".

Directions will be sent out next week.

				Steve

Re: .79

Eagles, if I were Pat Harmon, I'd be somewhat insulted at your description
of her job (Corporate Meeting Planner) as "someone who sets up parties".
I know Pat well, and there's a LOT more to it than that - it's grueling
work, and she rarely gets a chance to enjoy the functions she plans (which
are usually week-long meetings).

However, Pat did a great job helping me set up the last HR party!

			Steve

    
    RE: .74
    
    Jerry,
    
    Sounded fine to me last time...
    
    M_
    

re:  last several on Customer Visit Specialists....

    There are many different levels of people involved in setting
    up Customer Visits and its quite time-consuming to make sure
    everything goes off well and looks like no effort was involved.
    

    BTW....Steve, are we going to have nametags or should we wear
    our badges?  I haven't been to any H_R parties and need to 
    know the correct protocol.

    Thanks.

    justme....jacqui

Re: .82

Jacqui, I plan to have nametags of some sort available.  If anyone happens
to have a handy program for printing such (using big letters, on a PostScript
printer, perhaps), send me mail.  I'll have to ask Maggie Tarbet what she
uses.  Or I may just have "roll your own".

Some of you may want to start looking into carpooling, to reduce the
parking congestion.

				Steve

    Hmmm....thought this note was to sign up for a party....
    
    Since it's my job that has been mentioned here I thought I ought to put
    my .02 cents worth in.  There is a group call Corporate Meeting
    Planning of which I am part of.  There are five of us and a Manager. 
    We are responsible for planning high level meetings, incentive meetings
    (i.e. DEC100, etc) and whatever else is requested of us.  We are
    responsible for SAVING money, keeping within a budget and making the
    planning and progress of the meeting look like a piece of cake.  We do
    not plan content....just logistics.  I travel at least 80% of the time
    (no, it's not glamorous) and am never quite sure what time zone I'm in.
    Yes, I meet lots of people and go to nice places, but it's still work.
    We have been referred to as "party planners" but it is generally of a 
    sarcastic nature.  If you have any questions, I'd be glad to answer
    them via MAIL.   Now, back to the scheduled programming.....
    
    
    I'm not sure if I'll make the party......Steve, can you do something
    about the Friday night traffic on Rte. 3??? 
    
    P.
    

Could I beg a request that someone from Colorado bring out a few liters of
"Vernor's Ginger Ale", a beverage which does not have it's match in the heathen
east?  Bring a couple of bottles for the party, and a couple of bottles for me.

Jim. 

<Could I beg a request that someone from Colorado bring out a few liters of
<"Vernor's Ginger Ale", a beverage which does not have it's match in the heathen
<east?  Bring a couple of bottles for the party, and a couple of bottles for me.

I'll see if I can find some Jim, though I remember Vernor's more from the 
mid-west than from here. liesl

    Taco Dip
    
    Martha

    
    
    Check King Soopers, Liesl-I'm reasonably certain that they carry
    Vernor's.  Although-since the cans or bottles are carbonated etc,
    how well will they travel?  Will they survive the change in air
    pressure (isn't that what makes all my bottles collapse and leak
    when I fly to a lower altitude?)
    
    Deb
    
    

    re:.78
    
    I'll bring the paper-and-plastic stuff.
    
    re:.81
    
    Thanks, Mel, but I really do need the practice.
    
    re: cat allergies
    
    I really do understand about them and sympathize. I'm just selfish
    in wanting cats around (especially in this case, as Moet seemed
    to take a real liking to me the last time I was at Steve's).
    
    --- jerry

    
    I just read this note again after a week or so and am amazed at
    how many people will be there!  
    
    I rushed out and bought a new dress immediately!
    
    
    diana

    Can't think of a better way to get acquainted with this HR crowd.
    Besides, I'll have a subject of considerable interest to share with
    any single noters who show up! Look me up, I'll be the clean shaven
    guy with dark blue eyes and light brown hair who is dragging his
    butt. That is the same night as a DEC racquetball tournament at
    Off The Wall. I'll spread the word to fellow players.
    
    Will someone be sending directions to this gig?
    
                             Cookie

Directions will be sent by mail to all who have signed up by next Tuesday.
Anyone who has expressed an interest is on my list (current version in next
reply).

				Steve

! HR_PARTY.DIS - Count: 39
!
PENUTS::JLAMOTTE		! Joyce
AXIS::GERTZ			! Charlene
BAGELS::SKINNER			! Robin - Ice cream
QUARK::LIONEL			! Steve - Chocolate Mousse Grand Marnier
VOGON::HUNT			! Diana
HANDY::MALLETT			! Steve
SUPER::REGNELL			! Melinda - bacon wrapped somethings
YODA::BARANSKI			! Jim - mead
APEHUB::STHILAIRE		! Lorna
CREDIT::BNELSON			! Brian
CADSE::GLIDEWELL		! Meigs
LDYBUG::GOLDMAN			! Amy
NHL::ARNO			! Ann
NEBVAX::LIBBY			! Wendy - Caramel brownies
MCIS2::AKINS			! Bill
IAMOK::KOSKI			! Gail
FEISTY::RAMSAY			! Susan
WMOIS::B_REINKE			! Bonnie
VAILSE::GALLUP			! Kathy
USMFG::PJEFFRIES		! Pat
PARITY::BERNSTEIN		! Bill
HPSTEK::XIA			! Eugene
DEMING::GARDNER			! Jacqui + Hugh
TOOK::HEFFERNAN			! John
STARCH::WHALEN			! Rich
BAGELS::TETRAULT		! Velvet - Munchies or fudge
NOETIC::KOLBE			! Liesl
ANT::SMCCORMICK			! Scott
FDCV01::ROSS			! Alan + CJ - deli-type food
RUBY::BOYAJIAN			! Jerry
ANT::JLUDGATE			! Jonathan
AWARDS::HARMON			! Pat
AQUA::WALKER			! Martha - Taco dip
COMCAD::KRISTY			! Kristy (Gleason)
HANNAH::OSMAN			! Eric
GERBIL::COOK			! Brian
    
    Plus one possible "mystery guest"

    Re: .94
    
    Eagle, how I replied to what I did was that I was a Corporate Meeting
    Planner.....then I was asked to describe it and said that some people 
    sarcatically refer to us as "party planners".  I realize there were
    many conversations happening at the same time and not all of what
    everyone may have said got heard.  Anyway, it's in the past.  
    BTW, my last name is spelled with and 'H'...minor nit.
    
    P.
    

    [In an incredibly bonehead move this morning, I posted this in =wn=...]

	Well, with all these semi-famous people coming, tag me as a "possible".
I have another event that evening, but since I was originally planning on taking
a vacation that included that weekend, and those plans never materialized, they 
weren't expecting me at the other event anyway.  [Confused - you should see my
calendar]

	What I'll bring?  Beats me.  If I get energetic, I'll cook.  If not,
probably cheese & crackers.

						--Doug
				(not yet legendary or even semi-famous)

    	I'm going to make a valiant attempt to swing over. I live in
    Derry. On Sat. (5/6) I have to be up at 4:00 AM (with my brood)
    for a flight to WDW. 8 days and 7 nights in Florida should either
    recharge my batteries or totally run them down.
    
    	Ken  

    I'll bring some Fizzy Lifting Drink...
    if that's ok with everyone....
    
    Rebil(l)

Doug...

Sure, you're legendary & famous, but most people don't know you as Rasputin
or Drakulya :-)

Jim.

    I wish I could be there, and after having lunch with Liesl, we agreed
    that I could be there in spirit, so i am sending along my picture
    with littler sparrow. hang it up on the fridge so I can use my esp
    to watch the fun.
    :-)
    
    vivian

    Maybe -- if I have everything ready for my trip the next week and
    I don't have to meet the people from my Saturday commitment and
    I feel up to dealing with a large group of people -- I will be there.

    I have a latin dance workshop that evening (maybe I'll finally learn
    how to mambo, samba, cha-cha, and rumba !), but I plan on being
    at the party late, arriving between 11-12.
    
    I heard a rumor that some people are sleeping over, although apparently
    there isn't much room.  So I'll bring my pad and bag, and see what
    happens.  (maybe I'll drive home late)
    
    i even heard a rumor that for those that stay over there's Sunday
    brunch to wake up to.
    
    Thanks you sweeties that personally invited me, it feels good!
    (special hugs to R and J :-)
    
    I can bring a batch of broiled chicken, although perhaps chicken
    at midnight isn't what people want.  Maybe we can eat it for Sunday
    brunch ?
    
    /Eric

    Yes, a few people are sleeping over, and we'll have some sort of
    brunch in the morning.
    
    On another subject, the one "mystery guest from afar" will,
    unfortunately, be unable to attend.  But fear not - ANOTHER "mystery
    guest from afar" (another country, yet!), has indicated interest,
    so who knows what will happen.  This will truly be an international
    event!
    
    Just a reminder - directions will be mailed out to all who have
    expressed interest by Tuesday. 
    
    				Steve

    Well, you can add Jon and me to the list of attendees. I'll probably
    bring chicken wings or something hearty like that.
    
    Tamzen

    Can anyone provide a ride for me?  I live at the northern end of Nashua
    and would need a ride to exit 1 to drop my daughter off at a daycare
    place for the couple of hours that I'll be at the party.  I'll then
    need a ride to pick up my daughter and back home again later on. 
    Please let me know.  Thanks!
    
    -- Kristy

! HR_PARTY.DIS - Count: 46
!
PENUTS::JLAMOTTE		! Joyce
AXIS::GERTZ			! Charlene
BAGELS::SKINNER			! Robin - Ice cream
QUARK::LIONEL			! Steve - Chocolate Mousse Grand Marnier
VOGON::HUNT			! Diana
HANDY::MALLETT			! Steve
SUPER::REGNELL			! Melinda - bacon wrapped somethings
YODA::BARANSKI			! Jim - mead
APEHUB::STHILAIRE		! Lorna
CREDIT::BNELSON			! Brian
CADSE::GLIDEWELL		! Meigs
LDYBUG::GOLDMAN			! Amy
NHL::ARNO			! Ann
NEBVAX::LIBBY			! Wendy - Caramel brownies
MCIS2::AKINS			! Bill - Fizzy Lifting Drink
IAMOK::KOSKI			! Gail
WMOIS::B_REINKE			! Bonnie
VAILSE::GALLUP			! Kathy
CSMADM:::PJEFFRIES		! Pat
PARITY::BERNSTEIN		! Bill
HPSTEK::XIA			! Eugene
DEMING::GARDNER			! Jacqui + Hugh
TOOK::HEFFERNAN			! John
STARCH::WHALEN			! Rich
BAGELS::TETRAULT		! Velvet - Munchies or fudge
NOETIC::KOLBE			! Liesl
ANT::SMCCORMICK			! Scott
FDCV01::ROSS			! Alan + CJ - deli-type food
RUBY::BOYAJIAN			! Jerry
ANT::JLUDGATE			! Jonathan
AWARDS::HARMON			! Pat
AQUA::WALKER			! Martha - Taco dip
COMCAD::KRISTY			! Kristy (Gleason)
HANNAH::OSMAN			! Eric - broiled chicken
GERBIL::COOK			! Brian
SHARE::MIKELIS			! Lynn + Mike
DELNI::MOSHER			! Robyn and friends - ice
WAYLAY::GORDON			! Doug
RUTLND::KUPTON			! Ken
ACESMK::CHELSEA			! Chelsea
VAXRT::CANNOY			! Tamzen - chicken wings
ERIS::CALLAS			! Jon
! Plus "Mystery Guest from Afar"

<    I have a latin dance workshop that evening (maybe I'll finally learn
<    how to mambo, samba, cha-cha, and rumba !), but I plan on being
<    at the party late, arriving between 11-12.
    
	Eric, you have to teach me how to samba! Hmm, and as I think
      about it, I was at a great party once that ended with a huge conga
      line dancing down the street. We could make a grand conga line
      with 46 people. (do you suppose Steve's neighbors have been
      warned?) liesl

    liesl, be sure to wake me up for the conga line...I will be asleep
    by the time Eric gets there.  But I don't want to miss any excitement
    and when ever the police see this grey-haired Memere they just give
    warnings.
    

    
    
    I will bring some Squares...Choc/Chip ones and Cookies
    so put me down for desserts ;-0
    
    What No Party :-) Come onnnnnnnn It's almost time so
    we are coming no matter what !
    
    
    Ann Arno
    
    

    
    
    Also how do you find your place :-0 ??
    
    
      Thanks 
    
           I know Nashua pretty well but where are you ?
    
    Ann
    
    

    Okay Steve, we'll humor you until 6 on Friday...
    
    What party...?

    Let's humour Steve, 
    
    This note is in honour of Diana...who will be here from England
    and thought there was going to be a party.
    
    What party?

    
    		A few of us back here in Colorado are feeling
    		left out (boo-hoo!) wishing we could join you.
    
    		If we gather together and log-on maybe we can
    		vax-phone back to your party and find out all
    		the juicy stuff as it happens! 
    
    		Liesl and Kathy can give us a play-by-play!
    
    		What do you say Steve?  Will you tie up your
    		phone line for a while?
    
    
    			sherry
    
    
    		ps...to those interested in a local shindig
    		send me some mail!

    Sherry, the terminal is in the room where most of the food will
    be so plenty of people will stop by and say hello.  Steve has a
    terminal phone so that will not tie up the regular phone at all.
    
    But you all know you are invited and there is still time to make
    those reservations to New England...we will find a place to let
    you rest your weary bones at least for a few hours during the weekend.
    If we ever stop partying.
    
    What party?

    Gee, folks, I was planning to be out of town on the 5th.  Sorry
    I can't make it... :-)
    
    Ann, I'll send directions on Tuesday.  I'm near Westgate Village
    between exits 4 and 5.
    
    As for having a logged in terminal - yeesh... Are we all THAT
    addicted to the tube?  (Don't answer that!)  Maybe we can
    arrange something.
    
    As for this non-existent party on the 5th, there are a LOT of people
    already who have said they are coming.  If you think you might come
    and aren't on the list, please let me know ASAP, as we're approaching
    what I think is the capacity of the house (and the streets for
    parking - carpooling would be much appreciated!)
    
    			Steve

    re .115
    
    Would you mind if I bring in another terminal to tie up the other
    phone :-)?
    
    Eugene

    re: Steve


    OK....I'm carpooling with Hugh!   We will be arriving late 'cause
    HE has to attend the Digital Golf League!  8*(

    Just save some food.  I still don't know what I will be bringing.
    Any ideas that might go well for later munching?

    justme....jacqui

    At the second or third Noters Party (at, I believe, Dave Griffin's
    place in Maynard), we had a terminal set up, logged into an account
    called NETPARTY on somebody's machine, and a 5-way VaxPhone conver-
    sation going among us and noters in Germany, France, England, and
    Japan.
    
    In case you didn't notice my previous offer, Steve, I'll bring some
    paper-&-plastic goods (plates, cups, utensils, etc.)
    
    Are we ever going to find out who the Mystery Guest From Afar who
    wimped out was?
    
    --- jerry

    By the way - do I have any volunteers to take some rhubarb to
    Carla?
    
    Bonnie

RE: -.1

	 ME ME ME ME ME ME !!

	 But you have to promise to give me some too!  I'm DYING
	 without my fix of fresh rhubarb!!!!!!  I used to live next
	 door to a rhubarb farm in Seattle!  Yummmmmm yummmmmm!

	 kath

    kath,
    
    you'll have to deal with Carla on that one..there aren't too many
    stalks that are long enough yet to be pickable.
    
    Bonnie

    re .123 .117:
    
    Look, that was meant to be a joke.  It is just that once in a while
    (or maybe twice in a while), my joke isn't funny, hence, been taken
    seriously by others.
    
    Eugene

.123>	...and_we'll_Miss_Sherry_+_Carla_If_We_Don't_Plan_Ahead...
    
    	Sorry, I won't be available for a net-party that night.
    
    							Carla
    

    
    
    
    Steve Repeat these Words!!! I Will be at the Party ...come
    onnnnnnnnn now.....
    
    You will BE AT THE PARTY...or we'll come find you
    and Party anyways :']
    
    What Party ?  he he
    
    
       Ann
    
    
    

    re .121 .122
    
    what is a rhubarb?
    
    Eugene

    
>    what is a rhubarb?
 

    Many different answers apply.  8*)

    A) a cat

    B) a vegetable/fruit

    C) a restaurant in Marlboro, MA

    D) all of the above

    
    justme....jacqui
    

.128    
>>    what is a rhubarb?
 

>    A) a cat
    
>    justme....jacqui
    
.121
>	 ME ME ME ME ME ME !!

>	 But you have to promise to give me some too!  I'm DYING
>	 without my fix of fresh rhubarb!!!!!!  I used to live next
>	 door to a rhubarb farm in Seattle!  Yummmmmm yummmmmm!

>	 kath


:-) :-) :-)

Eugene

(With apologies to Kathy)

    Eugene,
    
    Go over to mennotes and read the note titled Spring Fever. That
    is where the rhubarb discussion started.
    
    Rhubarb is a plant the stems of which make a nice pie or stewed
    fruit dish. American settlers called it pie plant. It is quite
    tart and needs lots of sugar. It also goes well with strawberries.
    
    Bonnie
    
    and now, back to your regularly scheduled note
    

    re .127 .130,
    Thanks for the responses.  Unfortunately, I still haven't the vaguest
    idea as to how it looks like or how it tastes like.  I even checked
    the dictionary, and that is no help either.  I guess I will ask
    for it next time I go to the grocery (is it sold there?).  Thanks
                                  
    Eugene

    
    Eugene,
    	Rhubarb looks like blushing celery - it has thick C-shaped
    	stalks that are basically green with a reddish-pink tinge.
    	The leaves are broad (like giant spinach, perhaps?) and dark
    	green (the leaves are actually poisonous because of oxalic
    	acid, so you'll not see them on supermarket rhubarb).
    
    	The taste is tart and lemony.  It works well in pies, with
    	strawberries or oranges, and, oddly enough, with some meats.
    	(In the Middle East, they make a *delicious* khoreshe with
    	beef, onions, cinnamon, salt + pepper, and rhubarb.  It has
    	to be tasted to be believed.)
    
    Ron
    
    (I thought I should put in a description since I was one of the
    early rhubarb celebrants.  In case anyone is looking for rhubarb
    roots, they can be had at Blue Seal Feeds on Rte. 101A in Milford,
    NH.)

    re -1,
    
    Thanks for the information.  I talked to Bonnie over the net, and
    she said she is going to bring some to the party for me to see.
    
    Eugene

	 NO! NO!!  there's only ONE way to eat rhubarb!  FRESH!  No
	 fixin's with it!

	 yummmmyyyyyyyy....i remember hanging out in the rhubarb patch
	 when I was 4 munchin' on a fresh stalk!

	 yummmm..

	 k

    kathy,
    
    I hesitate to say this, but in that case your mouth must be
    in a permanent pucker :-* !

Folks, I regret having to do this, but I'm going to have to stop taking new
requests to be added to the party list after today.  The number who have
signed up is getting close to what I think my house can possibly handle.

So, if you were thinking of signing up but holding off, don't wait any longer!

			Steve

    Joyce & Steve,
    
    Add Bob Barber (formerly STING::BARBER and sometime noter) to the list
    of attendees.  He has been out of work with a broken leg since
    September and needs to get used to arguing with noters again.  I'll
    see that he gets directions.
    
    Lorna
    

    re .136
     
    Will there be enough parking spaces?
    
    Eugene

    
    Rhubarb would be a friendly discussion between Billy Martin
    and (name your favorite) a major league plate umpire..
    
    

I hope lots of people will be staying late, 'cause I will not be able to
get there untill late ~10:00....

When is this supposed to start?

Jim.

Re: .140

See .0


As for parking spaces, well...  You may have to walk a bit.  I encourage
people to carpool if possible.  I'll give directions for various parking
places tomorrow.

				Steve

    Geez, I go away for a while and Kabush!, the parties full. I am
    a new HR reader, and the pahty sounds like a great way to meat lots
    of interesting and opinionated people! So, if there's still room
    for one more...
    
    I'll either bring lasagna or chunks of cheese and crackers (unless something
    else is needed) 
    
    David

    I need to hitch up with someone from the GREATER Marlboro area
    for a ride TO Steve's house.  I decided to let Hugh golf his
    little buns off and come up after his League Match.  If anyone
    can help me out, please send me mail at DEMING::GARDNER.

    Thanks.....I work in HLO2.

    justme....jacqui

Yo Steve,

   For some of the evening, I plan to align myself with
the smokers on the sidewalk.  Do we need bug juice yet?

   Meigs


(Joyce, Try to get keys to Steve's house ... in case
he tries to flee. Maybe set up a Lionel-watch.   :)

	Too many people?  Come on -- we're friendly.  We can squeeze more
folks in. ;-)

	Well, at this point, I'm almost positive I will be there for some 
portion of the evening.  And I've even gone so far as to drag out my guitar
and practice a little bit after I realized that I could only remember one song
at the =wn= party.  My fingers hated me for it, but they'll probably forgive.

						--D

Re: .144

Meigs, I haven't noticed the bugs being a problem yet, but bug juice
probably can't hurt...

Actually, Joyce already has the key... maybe I should just skip town now?


Would you believe that we now have yet ANOTHER "mystery guest from afar"
signed up?


Those of you who haven't yet told me what you're bringing, please send me mail
and let me know.  Main dishes and finger foods are welcome.  Of course, people
should also bring some reasonable quantity of beverage.

			Steve

    Steve.. don't forget a lot of people will be leaving before others
    are arriving... some can't stay until 10 or 11...
    
    If Doug is coming, I may stop by....  depends on whether my final
    in STATS is done or not....

    I am taking a break from some cooking right now.  For all of you
    folks that have been asking questions about rhubarb...there will
    be some rhubarb sauce that I will serve w/pound cake.  And for 
    our guests from afar Boston Baked Beans.  
    
    Steve, *trust me* nothing that exciting is happening Friday night.
    Just make lots of mousse in case you have company.
    
    What party?

    re .143
    
    I live and work in Marlboro.  I can give you a ride if you want.
    Of course, there will be room for two more if anyone is interested.
    Warning for the potential ride:
    
    1.  I could be struct by a lightening (this is a metaphor for something
        very unlikely :-)) between now and May 5.  In that case, you won't get 
        the ride.
    
    2.  You will have to listen to my weird music on the way.
    
    3.  I plan to stay for the whole duration of the party, so if you
        want to leave early, you will have to arrange with someone else
        for your trip back.
    
    4.  You have to tell me how to get to your place from MRO1. 
    
    Eugene

    re -1
    
    Send me mail if you want a ride.  First come first serve.
    
    Eugene

    re:.135 re:.134 re:.previous
    
    I'm with Kathy on this one. Rhubarb is meant to be eaten fresh.
    Stewed rhubarb is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord.
    
    So, Bonnie, what's wrong with a pucker? Makes kissing easier. :-)
    
    (You're talking to a guy who eats lemon wedges.)
    
    --- jerry

    
>    (You're talking to a guy who eats lemon wedges.)

	 Not only the lemon, but the lemon rind as well!  The rind is
	 the best part! :-)

	 pucker, pucker!

	 kath

    re:.152
    
    Sorry, that's where we part. I don't do rind.
    
    I do, however, eat peanuts in their shells.
    
    --- jerry

    
    
    I live and work in Westford.  It's not far from Nashua but
    if some people would like to come with me or what ever.
    We could meet at the WJO parking lot that is one of the
    Westford Plants...
    
    It's right across from 110...right off 495...
    
    
    I have a small car.  I don't plan on drinking hard stuff :-)
    This way you know I can get myself back to Westford.
    
    
    	Ann Arno
    
    
    Why not send me a note at NHL::ARNO...I have a Lenx..
    
    
    

I sent out the party directions this morning - if you didn't get them yet,
please let me know.

One additional request - PLEASE drive slowly and carefully through the
residential section near my house.  Young children are often playing there,
and may not see you nor you them.

					Steve

! HR_PARTY.DIS - Count: 58
!
PENUTS::JLAMOTTE		! Joyce
AXIS::GERTZ			! Charlene - Chili
BAGELS::SKINNER			! Robin - Ice cream
QUARK::LIONEL			! Steve - Chocolate Mousse Grand Marnier
VOGON::HUNT			! Diana
HANDY::MALLETT			! Steve
SUPER::REGNELL			! Melinda - bacon wrapped somethings
YODA::BARANSKI			! Jim - mead
APEHUB::STHILAIRE		! Lorna + Bob Barber
CREDIT::BNELSON			! Brian
CADSE::GLIDEWELL		! Meigs - baby ham sandwiches
LDYBUG::GOLDMAN			! Amy
NHL::ARNO			! Ann
NEBVAX::LIBBY			! Wendy - Caramel brownies
MCIS2::AKINS			! Bill 
IAMOK::KOSKI			! Gail
WMOIS::B_REINKE			! Bonnie
VAILSE::GALLUP			! Kathy
CSMADM::JEFFRIES		! Pat
PARITY::BERNSTEIN		! Bill
HPSTEK::XIA			! Eugene
DEMING::GARDNER			! Jacqui + Hugh
TOOK::HEFFERNAN			! John
STARCH::WHALEN			! Rich
BAGELS::TETRAULT		! Velvet - Munchies or fudge
NOETIC::KOLBE			! Liesl
ANT::SMCCORMICK			! Scott
FDCV01::ROSS			! Alan + CJ - deli-type food
RUBY::BOYAJIAN			! Jerry
ANT::JLUDGATE			! Jonathan
AWARDS::HARMON			! Pat
AQUA::WALKER			! Martha - Taco dip
COMCAD::KRISTY			! Kristy (Gleason) - veggies+dip
HANNAH::OSMAN			! Eric - broiled chicken
GERBIL::COOK			! Brian
SHARE::MIKELIS			! Lynn + Mike
DELNI::MOSHER			! Robyn and friends - ice
WAYLAY::GORDON			! Doug
RUTLND::KUPTON			! Ken
ACESMK::CHELSEA			! Chelsea
VAXRT::CANNOY			! Tamzen - chicken wings
ERIS::CALLAS			! Jon
ULTRA::WITTENBERG		! David
SYSENG::BITTLE			! Nancy
VAXWRK::BOWLES			! Bob
COMCAD::VINGERHOET		! Steve
BEING::DUNNE			! Eileen - appetizers
VIDEO::LIEN			! Michele
ENGINE::MICHAEL			! David
ISTG::KLEINBERGER		! Gale
CVG::THOMPSON			! Alfred
! Plus three "Mystery Guests"

'eating lemon's makes kissing easier'

:->

I'll have to be sure to keep an eye out for women who look like they need
to be kissed....

Jim.

    Hmmmm.  The videotapes of this little org, uh, party should be
    priceless. . .
    
    Steve

I'll get my camcorder ready...

	S.

    Sign me up for the lemons...

Is it too late to sign up?  Nora and I would like to attend, and she may be
willing to bake some yummy brownies if you say yes...

					--Q (Dick Wagman), a read mostly

	3 Mystery Guests!

	We could have a contest.  The three Mystery Guests will wear name tags
that say only "Mystery Guest".  By asking them only yes/no questions you need
to guess who they are.  Sort of like "What's My Line"

	"MG #1 Do you ever note in Soapbox?"...

	Winners get to take home the leftover mousse - uh well, ok, maybe they
get to take home the leftover brownies...  Maybe the just get the satisfaction
of knowing they guessed right...

							--D ;-)

	 RE: -.1

	 Ah....but some of us already know who at least two of them
	 are!   :-)

	 Winner get's the rhubarb!  hahahaha....

	 kath (2 days, 4 hours til I get off the plane....ahhhhhhh....
	 vacation at last!)

	I'll be there!

	Joe Jas

    An image comes to mind of stalks of rhubarb or lemon wedges being
    hung from the ceiling as a substitute for mistletoe. :-)
    
    --- jerry

    jerry,
    
    you are making my teeth ache!
    
    Bonnie

    
      Just the thoughts of that makes my taste buds go
    wackie.........Yheooooeeeeeeeeeooooooooooooooooooo
    
    
    What Party ??? 
    
    
    Ann
    
    

Add a fourth mystery guest...

	S.

    I just heard that one of the people on the list can't make it.  Can I
    take his place?  PLEASE?
    
    If I can, is there anyone coming from the Leominster area that could
    give me a ride?  I'd greatly appreciate it.
    
    Just to sweeten the pot, I'll bring my famous (well, almost famous)
    lasagna!!  And I'll also bring the makings for fuzzy navals if anyone
    wants.
    
    PLEASE?  Can I join in all of this fun????
    
    
    Holly

Such a softie I am...  Holly, Joe, Dick - you're on the list.


There has been a suggestion to videotape a "live greeting" from all those
at the party, and to start a "video album" that can circulate.  For those
who want to participate, I'll have my camcorder available and we'll do
a "go around the room and introduce yourself" sort of thing.  (I don't want
to spend the entire evening behind a camera!) 

				Steve

    OH THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK
    YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK
    YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
    
    Now, is there anyone going from the Leominster area that I can carpool
    with??? PLEASE????????
    
    Holly
    
    p.s.  Steve, thanks again! (-:

    Oh yeah, does anyone want the makings for fuzzy navels???  If so, I'll
    make sure I bring some.
    
    Holly
    

Re: .171

I've got some lint....

>    Oh yeah, does anyone want the makings for fuzzy navels???  If so, I'll
>    make sure I bring some.
    
    	Sure, Holly, bring some along.  I'll pass on the lint, tho,
    Steve! :-)

    	Amy

    I said I'll bring fizzy lifting drink....if you don't want me to
    I'll bring some Tequilla.  Kathy has an interesting way of doing
    shots of that stuff....
      
    
    Rhubahrb huh....?  It tastes like lemons.  I love lemons.  I eat
    them whole like an apple.  Limes also...both will go well with 
    Tequilla.
    
    The Rebel.

>< Note 726.174 by MCIS2::AKINS "A Rebel without a cause...." >

	 Alright!  We don't need to throw these people into shock,
	 Bill!  We'll bring some drinks....what ever they may be! :-)
	 (Even some nonalcoholic stuff.....It'll be hard, but I'm sure
	 we can do it!)
	 

	 Kath_13_hours_46_minutes

I've been told I'm overly optimistic in thinking I'll get to Nashua by 10 PM...
:-(  I think I'll stop by Steve's at 6, and start the party off, and I'll have
to leave about 7, and won't get back untill probably 11 pm just in time for
everyone to say good night...

Damned, there's a bunch of people that I wanted to talk to too... :-( 

Jim.

    
    After looking at the food list, I have decided to make chicken wings.
    (ok! Bonnie?) They are marinating right now.

I'm sorry to report that one of our "Mystery Guests from afar", 
Kris Hatashita, won't be able to join us as his trip was postponed.  Perhaps
for the next one, Kris?


Well, the mousse is made - some 70 servings or so, I hope that's enough!
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to make the non-alcoholic version this time.
(Each serving has about a teaspoon of Grand Marnier.)  I have it on expert
authority, though, that the mousse "counts as diet food"!

				Steve

    thanks Pat :-) yum!

    I must remember to get the broccoli and raisins mixed tonite
    to be ready.  Did anyone know that broccoli is good for 	
    cutting the cholesterol in the moussse?   IT REALLY IS!

    Eugene has graciously offered a ride to the bash so I will
    get to listen to some great music in a smokefree atmosphere
    on the ride up the beltway.

    Looking forward to seeing you all and Hugh will join us in
    progress when those DECies that golf get through the course
    in Stow.

    justme....jacqui

    Okay, the Boston Baked Beans are cookin' 
    
    The rhubarb has been stewed (sorry Jerry, Bonnie will bring fresh)
    
    Every party has to have potato salad...so if no one else wants that
    I think I will mix some up.
    
    And Thai noodles might add some zest.
    
    Seeing as Di is flying across the pond as we speak it is her birthday
    tomorrow...so we will have cake...I wonder if they spank in England...
    nooooo...it isn't going to be 'that' kind of party!
    
    

    Broccolli and mousse!!!  Interesting.  We could dip the stalks of
    broccolli into the mousse....now  I see how it becomes dietetic!
    
    P.
    

    
    Oh shoot!....And I was counting on it being 'that' kind...
    
    [sigh]
    

    Melinda, with you there it won't take much to make it 'that' kind!
    
    :-)
    
    Bonnie
    
    who still doesn't know what to bring...either a tossed salad or
    beef stew...any votes?

! HR_PARTY.DIS - Count: 61
!
PENUTS::JLAMOTTE		! Joyce - baked beans, Thai noodles
AXIS::GERTZ			! Charlene - Chili
BAGELS::SKINNER			! Robin - Ice cream
QUARK::LIONEL			! Steve - Chocolate Mousse Grand Marnier
VOGON::HUNT			! Diana
HANDY::MALLETT			! Steve
SUPER::REGNELL			! Melinda - bacon wrapped somethings
YODA::BARANSKI			! Jim - mead
APEHUB::STHILAIRE		! Lorna 
CREDIT::BNELSON			! Brian - fudge
CADSE::GLIDEWELL		! Meigs - baby ham sandwiches
LDYBUG::GOLDMAN			! Amy
NHL::ARNO			! Ann
NEBVAX::LIBBY			! Wendy - Caramel brownies
MCIS2::AKINS			! Bill 
IAMOK::KOSKI			! Gail
WMOIS::B_REINKE			! Bonnie - salad or beef stew
VAILSE::GALLUP			! Kathy
CSMADM::JEFFRIES		! Pat - chicken wings
PARITY::BERNSTEIN		! Bill
HPSTEK::XIA			! Eugene
DEMING::GARDNER			! Jacqui + Hugh
TOOK::HEFFERNAN			! John
STARCH::WHALEN			! Rich
BAGELS::TETRAULT		! Velvet - Munchies or fudge
NOETIC::KOLBE			! Liesl
ANT::SMCCORMICK			! Scott
FDCV01::ROSS			! Alan + CJ - deli-type food
RUBY::BOYAJIAN			! Jerry - plates, flatware, etc.
ANT::JLUDGATE			! Jonathan
AWARDS::HARMON			! Pat
AQUA::WALKER			! Martha - Taco dip
COMCAD::KRISTY			! Kristy (Gleason) - veggies+dip
HANNAH::OSMAN			! Eric - broiled chicken
GERBIL::COOK			! Brian
SHARE::MIKELIS			! Lynn + Mike
DELNI::MOSHER			! Robyn and friends - ice
WAYLAY::GORDON			! Doug
RUTLND::KUPTON			! Ken
ACESMK::CHELSEA			! Chelsea
VAXRT::CANNOY			! Tamzen - chicken wings
ERIS::CALLAS			! Jon
ULTRA::WITTENBERG		! David
SYSENG::BITTLE			! Nancy
VAXWRK::BOWLES			! Bob
COMCAD::VINGERHOET		! Steve
BEING::DUNNE			! Eileen - appetizers
VIDEO::LIEN			! Michele
ENGINE::MICHAEL			! David
ISTG::KLEINBERGER		! Gale
CVG::THOMPSON			! Alfred
AQUA::WAGMAN			! Dick + Nora - brownies
ELESYS::JASNEWSKI		! Joe
REFINE::TAYLOR			! Holly - lasagna
CADM::TURAJ			! Jenny
! Plus three "Mystery Guests"

    Re .182, Joyce, regarding spanking in England....I guess you never
    saw the movie "Personal Services" :-).   
    
    Lorna
    

      Jim, you better show up if I'm carting 2 liter bottles of Vernors
      through the airport. They'll probably think I have bombs!

      As for saving spoons on the mousse - I thought it was made to be
      eaten as a finger and tongue food. Chocolate should be enjoyed at
      the primal level. (I'm not too sure which level you should enjoy
      broccli at). liesl

    Sheesh....Steve, I *said* I was bringing broccoli and raisin salad!

    Bonnie,  why not make Beef Stew *and* salad?  8*)  My group is taking
    me out for lunch on Friday and I will need a big meal at din-din.


    justme....jacqui

    jacqui
    
    I'm bringing salad...
    
    as I was requested by mail
    
    looking forward to seeing you
    
    Bonnie

    But jacqui....you said broccolli cuts the cholesteral in the mousse so
    I figured if you eat it together, well......
    
    P.
    

    I've got the Lasagna made.  The sauce cooked all day yesterday!!! 
    
    It smells fantastic (If I do say so myself)!  My mother was quite upset
    at me for bringing it here instead of leaving it at home for her. (-:
    
    I've also got the makings for the fuzzy navels.  Hey Steve, do you
    have a blender?  Maybe we can make frosty navels?  Let me know.
    
    
    Can't wait to see everyone!!
    
    Holly
    

    Holly, I have a food processor - will that do?
    
    
    If some people can bring a spare chair or two (folding kind might
    be best), that would be great.  I know this may be late, so don't
    worry about it if it's inconvenient.
    
    				Steve

I'll bring spicey sesame noodles. 

And lemons. :) 

Jenny

    No, I don't think a food processer would do the trick.  oh well. 
    Anyone got a blender we can borrow??
    
    Holly
    

	Well, for the record, I'm bringing pasta salad.  No mayo, no animal
products (unless you count honey) [I figure there's usually 1 veggie in the
crowd], no hazelnuts.

	See you all this evening.

						--D

I plan to bring a couple of large bottles of soft drinks.  Should I bring
ice, too?  Will there be a cooler or some such to hold them?

						--Q

We'll have a blender....

Yes, there should be a large cooler available early on.

See you soon!

	Steve

    Great!  I'll get the ice cream!!!
    
    Holly
    

    Well, *I* had fun. It was neat meeting a number of folks for the
    first time (not even counting the COnoters).
    
    We never got around to any puckering, though.
    
    --- jerry

    	Jerry, I think EVERYone had fun!  I certainly didn't see any "long"
    faces anywhere I went!  ;-)  It was a *great* time -- thank you Steve
    for allowing us to invade your place!


    	The party highlight (in my opinion anyway) had to be Liesl!  I
    could write a dissertation on my expectations, and the person I
    actually ended up meeting, and you'd still be missing out on so much!
    You simply have to meet her for yourself to understand what I mean.
    So, Liesl, might we see "She who loiters in hallways" or "More
    excitement than you can possibly handle" or "Burning down the house" as
    personal names in the near future?!  ;-)  ;-)  Hmm, I may just make
    that trip to Colorado someday!


    	And Joyce, too, you were so different!  It was great fun talking to
    you, and all the rest of the noters.  BTW, sincerest thanks to those of
    you who mentioned you liked my notes -- it's always nice to hear!  And
    if anyone wants the fudge recipe, just let me know.  It's *very* easy
    and quick.


    	My heart rate *still* hasn't slowed!  ;-)


    Brian

    Well, priorites in life deemed it impossible for me to get to the
    party...  However, I did get a call at 1:15am (was THAT when the phone
    rang) that let me know *WHO* went, what everyone did, what everyone
    was like, so it was sorta like I was there... 
    
    Doug...  I had even planned on setting out a bowl of cornflakes
    on the floor next to the frig :-)....  
    
    sigh...
    
    maybe the next one?

    It was a nice time .  We are a grea group.
    
    If anyone is in the neighborhood stop by for breakfast.  Steve won't
    mind!
    
    

    I, too, would like to thank Steve and Joyce for putting together
    a great party!  It was nice to see some old friends, to meet some
    new ones, and to finally be able to put faces behind many of the
    usernames.
    
    	- Jerry

    	Many thanks from me too!  And thank you all for the birthday
    cake and wishes.  This was my first H_R party and what a SUPER
    bunch of people!!  I think the Colorado noters certainly know how
    to have fun (wanna stand and block another hallway, Liesl? :-) )!

    	Anyway, it was great to meet everyone...now I can't wait till
    the next one! :-)

    	Amy

    It sounds like a good time was had by all!  I tried to reach
    you over the net around midnight but no one was logged on. :-(
    Oh well, maybe I'll get to the next party in person!
    
    Nanci

    I had a good time too... (so did Steve -- the guy from my group who
    came with me).  It was great listening to Liesl giggle while she was
    fit to be tied... :-)  I enjoyed seeing a lot of old friends and
    meeting a whole bunch of new ones.  It was also great to see the
    Friends family album filling up nicely.
    
    Thank you Steve, for opening up your house (which is quite lovely by
    the way) to all of us... it was a great party!

    I had a good time too (although I didn't dance :-)).  I too would
    like to thank Steve for opening up his house.
      
    I left around 1:40 in the morning, and there was no one on the road 
    (well almost no one).  I played _Siegried's Rhine Journal_ and _The
    Ride of the Valkyries_ real loud on my way back going X miles an hour 
    with heavy rain pouring down....  That was real exciting.  When I got 
    home, I didn't fall in sleep until 4:00.
                       
    Well nice to have met all you folks, and glad to see that everyone
    looks exactly as I have always envisioned :-) :-).
    
    Eugene
                                                      

    Eugene, 
    
    you looked nice too! :-)
    
    I got on rte 2 the wrong way off of rte 3...blame bad nite
    vision and the rain...and after going east till the rotary
    finally got home at my place in western worcester county
    after 2.30! Yuch!
    
    But it was a very good party and I enjoyed talking to everyone.
    
    Bonnie

    I can't believe all the people fit!!!!  It was great to see old friends
    (I've got my fingers crossed for you Wendy) and to meet new ones...and
    of course to partake in the devouring of the chocolate mousse!!
    Liesl taught us the proper way to indulge.
    
    Thanks, Steve.  
    
    P.
                           

    Steve,

    Thanks for being the bestust host....next to David of course 8*)!
    The roads weren't bad cause we left early before any nasty buckets
    of rain came down.  I, too, was pleased to see the Friends book.

    The food was endless and the people kept coming thru the door.  Do
    hope you get to get some rest today!  Or, are you saving it for 
    doing Monday?  ;*)

    Thanks also to Eugene for the ride up and am glad Hugh's golf League
    finished early so he could get some of all that good food!

    justme....jacqui

    Thank you all for making this an extremely successful H_R party. We had
    60 people signed up, and I counted 59 people (with a few not on the
    original list), nearly 100%! (Here's hoping my math is right!)  The
    house is still standing and my neighbors haven't evicted me - yet.
    
    My thanks to Melinda and Steve M. for bringing the extensive and
    elaborate musical gear.  It was fun to listen to, and the dancers
    had a good time.
    
    Our most entertaining "mystery guest" billed himself variously
    as Fred Flintstone, George Bush, and even had Joyce convinced that
    his name really was Eddie Bauer.  It took most of the evening for
    his true identity to be revealed, as not ONCE did I hear him call
    anyone "girl"!  Thanks for the fun, Gene Salois!
    
    It was great to see my new friends from Colorado, Liesl, Kathy and
    Chuck again, as well as meet Alan Rollow and Diana Hunt.  We celebrated
    three birthdays, for Diana, Amy Goldman and Rich Whalen!  How come I
    still have all that ice cream cake left?
    
    As for the food.. well, I didn't come across anything that WASN'T
    great.  Even the leftovers are tantalizing!
    
    Extra special super-wow thanks to Joyce and "Rockin'" Robin for helping
    me with the before and after chores.
    
    					Steve
    
    Attendance list - hope I didn't miss anyone

PENUTS::JLAMOTTE		! Joyce 
AXIS::GERTZ			! Charlene 
BAGELS::SKINNER			! Robin 
QUARK::LIONEL			! Steve 
VOGON::HUNT			! Diana
HANDY::MALLETT			! Steve and friend Therese
SUPER::REGNELL			! Melinda 
YODA::BARANSKI			! Jim and friend Charlotte
APEHUB::STHILAIRE		! Lorna 
CREDIT::BNELSON			! Brian 
CADSE::GLIDEWELL		! Meigs 
LDYBUG::GOLDMAN			! Amy
NHL::ARNO			! Ann
NEBVAX::LIBBY			! Wendy 
MCIS2::AKINS			! Bill 
WMOIS::B_REINKE			! Bonnie
VAILSE::GALLUP			! Kathy
CSMADM::JEFFRIES		! Pat 
PARITY::BERNSTEIN		! Bill
HPSTEK::XIA			! Eugene
DEMING::GARDNER			! Jacqui + Hugh 
STARCH::WHALEN			! Rich
NOETIC::KOLBE			! Liesl
FDCV01::ROSS			! Alan + CJ 
RUBY::BOYAJIAN			! Jerry 
AWARDS::HARMON			! Pat
COMCAD::KRISTY			! Kristy Gleason
HANNAH::OSMAN			! Eric 
GERBIL::COOK			! Brian
DELNI::MOSHER			! Robyn 
WAYLAY::GORDON			! Doug
ACESMK::CHELSEA			! Chelsea
VAXRT::CANNOY			! Tamzen 
ERIS::CALLAS			! Jon
ULTRA::WITTENBERG		! David
SYSENG::BITTLE			! Nancy
VAXWRK::BOWLES			! Bob
COMCAD::VINGERHOET		! Steve
BEING::DUNNE			! Eileen 
VIDEO::LIEN			! Michele
ENGINE::MICHAEL			! David
CVG::THOMPSON			! Alfred
AQUA::WAGMAN			! Dick + Nora 
ELESYS::JASNEWSKI		! Joe
REFINE::TAYLOR			! Holly 
CADM::TURAJ			! Jenny
CASPRO::SALOIS			! Gene
COOKIE::DOUCETTE		! Chuck 
NABETH::ALAN			! Alan Rollow
CPDW::WILSON_K			! Kai 
JOKUR::ROCH			! Matt
HYDRA::ECKERT			! Jerry
STING::BARBER			! Bob

       
    Steve, thanks for the use of your house for the party. CJ and I
    (and I guess just about everybody else) had a great time.
    
    When we got there about 6:20, we never expected that we'd still
    *be there* at 1:30 AM ( I bet you never thought that people would
    be there 'til then, either :-) ).
    
    Steve, just want you to know that *my* cigarettes are totally bio-
    degradable, so all vetiges of my habit should be gone with the rain.
    But, I think you ought to severely chastise those others who smoke
    those yecchy filter cigarettes; those butts just hang around forever.
                
    Thanks, also, to those folks who suggested that CJ and I take Route
    3 all the way to 128, rather than heading south on I495. It made
    the ride home seem much shorter (although we still didn't get back
    home to Sharon until about 3:00 AM).
    
    Again, thanks for everything.
    
      Alan & CJ
    
    P.S., CJ says to say "hi" to your kitty.

    P.P.S., Joyce, CJ says that the two of you probably still have much
            to discuss about that other individual the two of you seem
            so fond about. :-)

    Oh yes, one more thing.  The food is really good (and that includes
    the potato chips I brought in :-) :-)).  I must also add that the
    BBQ chicken wing is SUPERB.  I would say that it beats the famous
    Buffalo chicken win.  Robin told me that it was prepared by Tamzen.  
    Hmmm.  I think chances are we talked to each other during the party, 
    but I am not good at remember people's names (sorry about that... 
    blushing).  Someone give me a hint?  Oh, I was the only Asian guy in 
    the party (I think)....
    
    By the way, could you send me the recipe for that BBQ chicken wing
    (being the kind of "lazy" guy I am, I don't think I will ever make
    them myself, but I am a theoretical mathematician, so understanding
    the theoretical aspect of the great BBQ chicken wing gives me
    satisfactions :-)).  Oh, am I invited to your next party :-)?
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    Eugene
                                                                

    Well, I had a fantastic time!!  It was so nice to see some old friends
    and put some new faces to names.  Especially Alan Rollow whom I
    succeded to embarrass myself in front of.  To explain, I was looking
    through the list of attendees and this man was standing next to me.  I
    said, "Oh!  Alan Rollow is supposed to be here!!" And the man next to
    me looked at me and said, "Yes, I'm here.  Now who are you?"  
    
    Pat, we've got to get together.  We seem to have SO much in common. 
    Joyce, you're absolutely wonderful.  Bill B., what can I say?  You're
    one of the best friends a girl can have.  Thank you for giving me a
    ride to the party.  And Meigs, thank you for giving me a ride home.  We
    certainly had some interesting conversations on the way back. 
    
    Thank you very much Steve for opening up your house to us.  We all had
    a wonderful time.  I DEFINITELY want that recipe for that mousse.  As
    you could probably tell, I loved it!!  
    
    Holly
    

    Re: .215
    
    Holly, next party we'll both remember to bring our flutes!  
    
    P.
    

    In the post-party inventory (aka "aftermath"), I turned up two items
    that were unfamiliar to me.  If anyone is missing either a small
    green Tupperware "shaker" which contained salad dressing (so it
    seemed), or a Corningware covered casserole, please send me mail
    so we can make arrangements for their return to you.  Thanks.
    
    			Steve

    And I also left my tin there.  It's got a cat on the cover (obviously). 
    That's the one that I brought the m&m's in.  Did you find it?
    
    Holly
    

    Yes, Holly, it's here.  It's still got the M&Ms in it! (Amazing!)
    I'll contact you by mail to make arrangements for its return.
    
    					Steve

    
    
    Thanks Steve for the nice time at your place.  It was nice
    seeing faces that I have seen and it was nice also to
    meet ones I haven't met.
    
    Is your house back to normal once again?
    
    Those who couldn't make it sure missed a good time.
    I was surprised to see Allen Rollow...It was nice
    to see you again... You must have been beat on
    your flight back.
    
    Yes and Holly those Fussy Navels were Yummy...I notice
    everytime you made a new batch in a minute it was gone :-)
    
    
    As Always
    
    
       Ann
    
    
    

Nora and I also send our thanks up your way for opening up your house, Steve.
It was a pleasure to meet new faces, and to see again some that we had met
only recently.  And thanks to all the Coloradans and UKers for coming in for
the event!

						--Q

I echo everyone else: what a terrific party! I had a great time. And 
thanks, Steve, for opening your home to so many. 

>>< Note 726.200 by RUBY::BOYAJIAN "Starfleet Security" >
>>    
>>    We never got around to any puckering, though.

Yeah, well, I, for one, would probably have been too shy anyway. 

Cheers,

Jenny (who should introduce herself any time now)

    
    Hello everybody !  Thanks Steve, for a great party.
    
    Liesl:
    
    	Keep up the swing dancing.  You seemed to be catching on
    	amazingly fast.
    
    Eileen:
    
    	Keep up ALL the dancing.  You're a great follower.
    
    In general, I was really pleasantly surprised at how friendly everyone
    was at the party.
    
    Often at parties, I feel a bit uncomfortable about what to say or who
    to talk to.  But at this party, perhaps because of the theme of
    human relationships notes file, it was easy to talk to everyone.
    
    And conversations were much less surfacy too.  For example, Eileen and
    I had a great time talking, then as she was leaving, we both suddenly
    realized that neither of us had ever said "what do you do ... where
    do you work?"  Amazing.
    
    /Eric

A *superb* party, to be sure...

Even though I missed the middle of the party, (The Bob's were also superb!) and
missed a couple of people (like Chelsea, who I walked past when I got back
without knowing it!), it was an exceptional party.

Like the concert, I don't think that anyone there wasn't wild about every song!
Maybe it's contagious...  I too noticed a lack of superficial conversation,
except that I caught Alfred Thompson talking shop.

Jim. 

Had a terrific time! Great people, great food.
The rain even stopped for the smokers! (Perhaps
someone Up There smokes?)

By the way, would any noters who picked up 
the Polaroids mail them to me at CTC1-2/J4.
I'd promised copies to several people (and to 
the Friends album) but lost the photos.

Thanks, Meigs

    
    Where else could I walk into a house filled with people I didn't know,
    including the host(s), and have such a great time?
    
    Nowhere but the H_R party at Steve's.
    
    Thanks for hosting such a terrific party.  It was a lot of fun to meet
    all these new faces.
    
    Special thanks to Robin S., and her innovative ice-breaking technique,
    which led to my favorite quote of the evening (from Nancy B):
    	"He didn't even blush !"
    
    Bob Bowles
    

	 :-(

	 I'm back in Colorado now....bummmmmmmmmmmer!!!!!!!!


	 Seriously, tho!  What a blast!  What a party....I heard we
	 shouldn't have left when we did....dancing??? hehehehehehe...

	 Gene:  You didn't fool me for a minute....I knew you wouldn't
	 pass up the party....(and ragging on Bill and I!) :-)

	 I couldn't believe i played the keyboard so bad.....oh
	 well.....c'est la vie!

	 Thanks for the wonderful time!  And thanks Steve for hosting
	 it!


	 kath    

    
.227>    Special thanks to Robin S., and her innovative ice-breaking technique,
.227>    which led to my favorite quote of the evening (from Nancy B):
.227>    	"He didn't even blush !"
    

	Should I even ask?  :*]


	>>AL<<    

      I'm finally back home and what's the first thing I do? Why, get on
      the terminal to read about the party. I had a great time and it
      was well worth the trip. Thanks and bunches of hugs to Joyce who
      made my trip possible and Steve who let us stay over for the
      slumber party afterwards!

      Eric, I loved dancing and wish we'd gotten a bit more in. And
      Eugene, next time you will DANCE! And Brian, when's the trip tp
      Colorado?

      Jerry E, I just found out I won an award for getting you to go to
      a party. Jerry B, too bad about the puckering. ;*(

      Amy, I'm ready, where's the next good hallway????

      I loved you all and it was wonderful. I have both the friend's
      photo album and the poloroids to give to Carla for a trip to
      Switzerland I think. liesl

  .226> By the way, would any noters who picked up 
  .226> the Polaroids mail them to me at CTC1-2/J4.
  .226> I'd promised copies to several people (and to 
  .226> the Friends album) but lost the photos.

  .226> Thanks, Meigs

  .231>  I loved you all and it was wonderful. I have both the friend's
  .231>  photo album and the poloroids to give to Carla for a trip to
  .231>  Switzerland I think. liesl

   Say Meigs, I think the mystery's been solved. :-)

     Alan

     I'm glad I had the opportunity to attend the party because it looks like 
     it may be the last H_R party I attend for awhile.  My trip to Atlanta was 
     successful in that the job was offered to me and I will be relocating in 
     the near future.

     I'll add my thanks to Steve for opening up his home to all of us and to
     Joyce for coming up with the date and volunteering Steve's place.  It was
     a GREAT time!

     - wendy 

    Steve and Joyce,
    
    Great party! They keep getting better and better (and bigger and
    bigger).
    
    Steve, at this rate, we should start on the addition now, so it will
    be ready for the next one!
    
    Nice meeting some more faces behind the notes, from near and far.
    
    ::Bill