Jean in Newcastle Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I posted an invite to a get-together at Renton's Coulon Park on the WA WTMers social group. More info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Please have one when I come to visit my folks on the way to Santa Monica, I'd love to meet you all! (Should be around 13 to 20 July.) My folks still live there, I have fond memories of that park every summer growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Please have one when I come to visit my folks on the way to Santa Monica, I'd love to meet you all! (Should be around 13 to 20 July.) My folks still live there, I have fond memories of that park every summer growing up. Send me a PM when you know the dates you'll be up here and I'll schedule one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Karenciavo Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I keep thinking you're in Delaware Jean. Then, through one of your posts, I realize you're not, but then I forget. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Well, others have thought that I was in England and Australia so I'll add Delaware to the list! I think wherever there was coal mining there is a Newcastle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 bumping for you...i'll have to see if i can make it. :) it would be fun to meet people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Rosy - I hope that you can make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Jean, I've decided that if I try to make it out that way, I'll be trying to squeeze in too much. :sad::sad::sad: I hope you try it again soon--it sounds like so much fun. And Coulon park...oh the memories. That was the destination of choice when skipping school. And those statues of the walking women? At least one of them has worn my bra (unbeknownst to me--it was kidknapped). :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Komo 4 News promises that it will be good weather tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 And NatalieClaire - no worries. I know how hectic things can get if you try to squeeze too much into a day! We'll catch you next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 We'll be there- I have a car full of bubbles and kid toys I forgot to set out at the party last weekend. I probably won't be there right at noon for lunch after all- I need to save my pennies so we can eat at Folklife Festival this weekend. Thanks for ordering the nice weather, Jean!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Well, others have thought that I was in England and Australia so I'll add Delaware to the list! I think wherever there was coal mining there is a Newcastle! One interesting history thing I remember from school was learning that Renton was actually established and big before Seattle was because of coal mining. I had a great uncle who was a coal miner. He lived to his 70's or 80's, all his coal mining friends died young from the black lung. He had a bunch of great coal mining stories, I now realize they were somewhat embellished, at the time I thought they were true and he was the greatest uncle ever. (He was still pretty cool and was definitely my favorite uncle to visit.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Waaaaaaah! I am still nibbling pudding, hacking up unmentionables, and on isolation. I'm keeping the boys away from people, too. Drat this flu! Edited May 21, 2009 by kalanamak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 One interesting history thing I remember from school was learning that Renton was actually established and big before Seattle was because of coal mining. I had a great uncle who was a coal miner. He lived to his 70's or 80's, all his coal mining friends died young from the black lung. He had a bunch of great coal mining stories, I now realize they were somewhat embellished, at the time I thought they were true and he was the greatest uncle ever. (He was still pretty cool and was definitely my favorite uncle to visit.) Every year at "Newcastle Days" - a small community festival at the end of summer - there is a display of old mining stuff put out by our local octogenarian former miner. My kids love to look at the equipment and ask him about it. Of course it is the old mining equipment - complete with a canaries' cage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Waaaaaaah! I am still nibbling pudding, hacking up unmentionables, and on isolation. I'm keeping the boys away from people, too. Drat this flu! Kay - I'm so sorry you're still sick. I hope you get better so that you can enjoy some of this holiday weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I couldn't make a decision until the last minute, as our schedule has been crazy lately. But! Hunter and I will see you at noon! We'll meet you at Kidd Valley, Jean. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 There is no way we are going to make it. I still have about 4 loads of laundry to wash before I can pack. I can't do it tonight because the kids have lessons tonight. We leave tomorrow morning so I really have to get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm sorry you can't make it Joann - maybe next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Crissy - I'm so glad that you and Hunter can come. We missed you at LB's garden party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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