I now have all 3 birthday cards, safe and sound

[TayTay]

They will be hand-delivered this coming Monday.

I thank you all for taking such good and deliberate care with these. They are arrived in perfect order and are wonderful.

As ever, I will keep everyone posted on how this reception goes and on what happens.

Again, thanks. You guys and 'blog babes' rule!

[beachmom]

1. Awesome. I'm really getting excited with "D-Day" being close at hand

I was not planning on bringing a computer but promise to write up "my thoughts" when I get back home. I'm a bit of a "newbie", and have never even met the Senator before. So hopefully, I'll be able to capture the event well. Of course, I also haven't met all you guys before either, and think that will be just as exciting as meeting the Senator!!

[TayTay]

2. There are a lot of people to meet.

We have, all together, about 30 or more people from this group that will be in town. (OMG, that is a lot of you. I will do my best to be a good host.)

Meeting Senators and stuff is easy. (LOL! Hahahahaha I can't believe I wrote that either. OMG, I think things have changed a bit in the last year.) Just one little nugget to put things in perspective. This past Oct, a largish group of us went to the Jefferson Jackson day speech in Manchester, NH. I met two staff folks for Sen. Kerry in the lobby of that hotel. They were all excited because they had just seen a famous basketball player in the lobby. He was in town for an exhibition game against the Celtics. So, it's all a matter of perspective, I guess. (That was great, btw.)

I can't wait to meet ya!

For people NOT going to Boston, is there anything in particular that you would like those of us who are going to relay to KerryStaff or to the good Senator himself? I will do my best to communicate what you tell me.

[politicasista]

11. Don't forget to sign for nolie

I remember she wanted someone to sign for her.

Have a good time everyone! :hi:

[jillan]

14. Just tell him to keep up the great work - he's been kicking ass this week

and if you get him close and personal, like in a bar maybe - tell him to smile more when he's on tv.
Show off those sparkly whites :) ( you can tell him to show off more if you'd like... I won't mind )

[MBS]

3. Boston folks can sign card on site, I hope??? n/t

[TayTay]

4. Absolutely.

I will have the cards with me all weekend.

Anyone who has not signed will have a chance to do so. Anyone not in Boston who didn't get a chance to sign should PM me a message and I will write it on the card myself.

[TayTay]

5. Latest Weather update

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?CityName=Boston&state=MA&site=BOX

Zip code is 02116

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind between 13 and 16 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

[whometense]

6. For people looking for something to do on Sunday,

the new ICA (Institute for Contemporary Art) is opening that day. Free open house. It should be a mob scene, but it might be fun for anyone who is so inclined.

http://www.icaboston.org/

http://www.icaboston.org/about/news/

GRAND OPENING SUNDAY
December 10, 2006
9 am – 9 pm

The ICA officially opens with a free, 12-hour community open house. Come tour our new exhibitions, grab a free family guide, and enjoy a variety of events including performances by Snappy Dance Theater, Alloy Orchestra, the Either/Orchestra, a live DJ, and much more, plus face painting, balloon sculptors, and animated films by New England filmmakers.

[Blaukraut]

7. positively balmy weekend!

Good for the folks coming from warmer climates. Nobody will freeze this time :-)

[WildEyedLiberal]

13. Good news for me, too!

It's currently NINE degrees here... I could use some balminess. (is that a word?)

[JanusAscending]

12. Wow ! What a difference from last year!

I bet it's going to seem almost "balmy" in Boston, compared to same time last year!!

[ElizabethDC]

8. Great!

Thanks for keeping everything organized! Definitely keep us posted on how everything goes - I know I'm not the only one who really wishes that I could be there with all of you!

[TayTay]

9. So do I!

It is an honor to meet some many of you great people. I hope some day to meet even more. We will post on what is going on and how this Great Boston Meetup of 2006 goes.

Thanks for the kind wishes. It looks like the weather gods are with us at least!

[JanusAscending]

10. PHEWWWWW!!

OK heart, start beating again, and lungs.........EXHALE !!! So glad it got there in time!! Enjoy, and be sure to have a Sam Bass for me !! Love to all, DC:woohoo: :applause: :grouphug:

[jillan]

15. Bring back LOTS of pics!

I'm excited for you guys:grouphug:

[babylonsister]

16. TayTay, could you take a pic of the cards so we can see the

finished products? Thanks! And my heart will be with all of you in Boston!

[TayTay]

17. YES!

I will do so tomorrow morning and then have pics of that 'hand-delivery.' Promise.

[babylonsister]

18. Thanks so much! nt