VIP 2007

VandysKids in Paradise

We have a classmate that lives in Paradise! Most of you that read the VK blog probably know this already. In fact, she has a blog site of her own. It’s called Golden Horse. In her Blog profile, She calls Hawaii the most isolated place on the planet. She has been a Vandys Kid, a Valley Girl, and a true Trojan since as far back as I can remember. We have missed her at the last few mini reunions. Soooo…., a few of us have decided to visit her this November. Come join us and maybe, just maybe, we can make Paradise a little less isolated for the Golden Girl.

I propose that we make our own arrangements, both travel and lodging and have a core time for everyone to be there. If you need some suggestions, email me. Golden Girl says that the first of November works for her. So, if you would like to join us, be there Thursday, Nov. 1 thru Thursday, Nov. 8. Come earlier and stay later if you’d like. At your leisure, you are welcome to stay longer or even shorter if you care to. During the core time, we can spend some fun time together doing whatever. Like a visit to Pearl Harbor, a hike to the top of Diamond Head, visit a lighthouse, a visit to Waimea Bay (one of my favorite places), or maybe some quiet time spent together in remembrance at the Punch Bowl. It will be strictly up to you to decide what you want to do and when you want to do it. We can plan on dining together several times and maybe even just hang out on occasion. You know, like maybe have a beer, a glass of wine or just try that perfect margarita that our Golden Girl makes so well…

Some of us may extend our trip and visit Maui, Kauai, or even the big island of Hawaii for a couple of days. Right now, nothing is planned except to try to be on Oahu at the same time for a few days in early November 2007.

The Lonely Planet Destination Guide said “Mark Twain declared Hawaii to be 'the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean', and not even 50 years of mass tourism have managed to prove him wrong. Whether your thing is volcano spotting, surfing or hanging loose on the beach, this is the place to indulge yourself.”

Let’s go see for ourselves!

BTW – I have recently spoken with IndyEcho and she advises that the Fall Mini at her place will take place mid October instead of late Oct. This date should allow more to attend this Mini. The food is good, the Hostess is the Mostess and the people that you might meet there are the greatest.