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	Messages 1 2 3 4  US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by ellenpc on 8 April 2003 5:28pm   Yes folks, while the Chicago 7 (and Terrence) were Chicagoing in Chicago with Michael and the poor Canadian Palinites were freezing their *&$#s off, trying to catch a glimpse of the man himself, some US Palinites, Stephanie (Stephlynne) and Craig had arrived in Christchurch on holiday and had arranged a rendevous with some Kiwi Palinite natives (Ellen and John) and their offspring, to enjoy a chat and a bite to eat together. Yes, it was us!! :^} And it was a great treat to meet up with some fellow Palinites. Stephanie and Craig are really lovely and we had a lot of fun showing them around the city, with a lot of laughs along the way as you can imagine. Steph had been hanging out for news of the 'Chicago girls', as they didn't have a laptop with them. I was able to happily relay the news of how well it had gone for you all. :^} Craig and Steph are travelling around the South Island for three weeks, so I know they'll have a lot of experiences to share when they return home to the US. Amazingly this is the third meeting of Palinites for me this year so far!! The first were friends of Lyn's in Jan, who brought a gift parcel for us from Lyn in their suitcase . (Thanks Lyn x :^}) The second was of course Dianne and Our amazing Wellington/Michael encounter. (We had a great time, eh Di? :^}}} xx) And now Steph and Craig. (Thankyou so much for the amazing gifts, the girls absolutely love 'Make Way For Ducklings'. :^}) So please keep coming over, as it's just amazing to meet and chat and discover just how similar we are, but living such different lives in different places. We'll keep saving the pennies so we can come and visit you all in your native habitats. :^} Ellen x Tickled Pink! :^}   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by Diamond on 8 April 2003 5:35pm   Wow thats really brilliant Ellen the world is getting smaller by the minute and the internet and this website is really bringing us all together!! great to have you back Ellen Lyn Tickled Yellow!   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by ellenpc on 8 April 2003 5:43pm   Ta Lyn :6} You're a love to notice, as it's only been a couple of days. xxx @@@@ xxx Yes, the world definately is getting smaller and this website and all it has done so far in bringing us all together in cyberland and in person is nothing short of phenomenal!!!!! :^} Thankyou Michael sincerely for this gift. x Big hug Lyn @@@ :^} Ellen x Tickled with a feather........   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by Officer 412-L on 8 April 2003 6:19pm   I think it is wonderful that this site is bringing people together like this! Thanks to Palin's Travels I met some WONDERFUL new friends a few days ago (*huge hugs to the Chicago 7*) I'm highly grateful I found this site and had the opportunity to met all you great people, both in person and online! --kelly   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by Helen on 9 April 2003 12:19am   I can feel the love in this room..... aaaaaaaahhhhhhh.... You guys are the BEST!!!!!! Smiles abound, Helen   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by MissTrixiB on 9 April 2003 5:28am   I'm rather shocked that the travels of the 'Chicago 7' have reached so far. **blush** It is loads of fun to meet eachother, isn't it! I'm so glad that you got to meet and have such a great time together. The Chicago trip was actually my second Palinite meeting. THe first happened last May 5th (tee hee) at a little pub near Kentish Town. We all keep in touch, one couple in particular. How glorious this all is. Great way for like minds to meet and enjoy eachothers company. I think it's the idea of this whole forum, for people from around the world to get 'connected'. I think Michael would be quite proud! kisses- trixi   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by pandk2 on 9 April 2003 1:01pm   Hmmmm.almost sounds like a ...dare I say it...CONVENTION!?! Miss M and I are meeting up at Easter too... This site has brought me many new friends too...I love it!!! :)Karen   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by ellenpc on 10 April 2003 2:33pm   Have fun Karen :^} It's lovely being able to be face to face with someone that you've got to know and shared a joke or three with! :^} Love you all to bits xxxxx Even the IDLS'rs!!! :^}}}}} Ellen x Tickled with a wingtip..............   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by stephlynne on 28 April 2003 3:40am   Hi all, Craig and I returned to the States last night. I don't have a lot of time to write right now (lots of laundry etc. to take care of) but I wanted to say hi. Had an excellent time all around, and a meeting with Ellen, John, and the girls on the first day was the perfect start to our holiday. We enjoyed it immensely. Spent a week and a half in a camper van and then took a week and a half guided tramping/caming trip. While in the camper van, we stopped in Kaikoura and took a Maori cultural tour. The man who ran the tour (Maurice Manawatu) appeared in Full Circle at the Maori marae. He remembers Michael fondly and said that they spent a lot of time with him that never made it into the series (e.g. they went crayfishing together). Thanks, Michael, for this site and for your travel programs. You really are bringing people together throughout the world, and it's an amazing thing! More details later, but we also did sea kayaking, paragliding, and even bungy jumping. What a rush! Met lots of lovely people; it was a fantastic trip! Steph :^)   Re: US and KIWI Palinite Summit at 'Sticky Fingers' Cafe/Bar, Christchurch, NZ! by Diamond on 28 April 2003 1:16pm   thanks for the info steph looking forward to the full report any photos to share with us?? Lyn - who is scared of flying and wishes she wasnt!!   Messages 1 2 3 4
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