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May 9, 12:34 AM: Beach Trip ‘08
Yesterday I sent out this email…
Because of the problems I had with last years trip I was going to send this email and say something like “should we go…” or possibly “I’m not going to do it…” but you know what? There are always problems surrounding this trip and it’s always a great trip anyway.
So time to start planning my annual beach trip!
At this point I really need to know who is interested to get some details together. Many years I have said that I would take this trip by myself if it came to it but I’m hoping not to have to do that. Everything is tentative at this point but here is the plan…
- Dates: first weekend in October, drive down on Thursday and back on Monday (my birthday is that Sunday)
- Location: Regency Towers in Panama City Beach Florida. Nice condo right on the beach.
- Cost: varies a lot depending on how many go but it will be around $200 per person.
So here is how this will work. We are in the planning stage right now so there is no cost or obligation just let me know if you would like to go or if you would like to change the dates or location or whatever. Is there someone you want to bring along? (wife, girlfriend, roommate, etc.) Once I know who is interested in going etc. I’ll get price quotes for everything and send out another message. At that point I’ll probably need a deposit of some sort (small) and a commitment.
So if you could take a minute right now, reply just to me not everyone (it drives some people nuts when they get 10 email all on the same thing), and let me know what you think. This will be my 9th trip and hopefully the best one yet.
Garrett
I’ve already received these responses…
Responder #1: lol…ok, I’m probably only saying this because I got this email at the perfect moment today…but YES I am interested. Obviously I can’t pay anything until I get a job. But if that causes too much havoc with the plans….I have faith that there will be a 10th trip. :-)
But you’re right to plan it despite any complications. We have to enjoy life, not just work & stress all the time and you’re email was a great reminder of that. So thanks for the email and thanks for keeping the trip alive.
Responder #2: I will be going to school and working part time but I’m sure I can get enough monies together to afford it even if I can only eat ramen noodles while there. Can you still sell plasma? I will also see if I can pull [girlfriend] away this year….
Responder #3: Weird, I did not get this email and only saw it because [Responder #2] ignored your instructions and replied to all! Anyway, I’m still in :)
