I can't do the 6th but could do the 20th if we need to change dates.

Hungry Mother is a brilliant idea. Unfortunately I am on vacation that week so if we go with the 13th, I will not be able to make. The 6th or the 20th would work for me.

Can I suggest Tuesday 13 April? Cat's birthday Eve?
And I love the idea of the Hungry Mother - very clever ;)

Mmmmm..... hungry mother...... I LOVE that place!!!

Hungry Mother?? It's a stretch, but it's also a great restaurant. I will brainstorm more...

I am looking at my calendar and want to add a book club date to it. Thoughts on when we should meet for the next book?

I can prolly do brunch. When and where?

Kelly...welcome Back! sorry I won't be in town to welcome you but hopefully you will still be here when I get back! I'm on for the 13th. Enjoy brunch/dinner and Alice in Wonderland...it's doing so well in the box office. Cheers, Sara

April 13th works for me! Sadly, Don made other plans so I don't think I'll be able to do Mexican. Still on for brunch and Alice in Wonderland, though!

Hello everyone!

Let's aim for Tuesday April 13th and let's think of kid themed restaurants. Not Chuck E. Cheese!


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And Mags, I am in for brunch and Alice on Sunday!

Ooh, I love Mexican food! Were you thinking lunch or dinner on Saturday? Is Forest Cafe the place we went for your bday a year or two ago?

Hi folks! Sadly, will narrowly miss bookclub tomorrow night BUT am FINALLY back in Boston late on Friday. I'm NEEDING Mexican food and Brunch - though I prefer to enjoy them separately (the huevos rancheros are Kathy's thing). Forest Cafe on Saturday, anyone?!

hello! Cafeteria at 7pm is fine with me. See you all!

Sounds good, see you guys there. I am also up for brunch on Sunday...Anyone want to go see Alice in Wonderland afterwards?

Cafeteria at 7pm....see you there!

I will make reservations under my name. Will post if there is a problem.

I am in....either time works for me. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Cafeteria looks ifne. 7pm would be better for me. Do we need a reservation?

Can everyone make it for bookclub tomorrow night? I am thinking Cafeteria around 7 or 7:30. Thoughts?