I am opening my home for that weekend to ALL JSH members & their significant others; if you chose to bring one. Large home on a lake, lots of room for sleeping bags on the floor, state park campground is a short walk away. It has some electrical hook ups, showers & tent camping sites. State controled swimming beach, a short walk away also. Ck out; Lake Manawa State Park, Council Bluffs Iowa, 51501, to see what is here.
Lots of motels & Enterprise car rental, 3 miles away.
Closest airport; Eppley Airport; Omaha Nebraska. Some folks have bought airplane tickets, rates are good, right now.
I will arrange pickup at the airport & suggest you rent a car (if desired) from Enterprise, close to me; to make drop off easier & you won't have a hard time finding the house & motel's.
3 Casino's 5 mile away. Ck out Council Bluffs, Iowa for things in this area & Omaha, Nebraska; which is just 3 miles away. We have to pass thru going to & from the airport.

Need help to make this work. I am a single male; you ladies know how we can be. Want input on how you folks would like it to go. Can arrange a dinner at the country club on the lake.
When first talked of this, last year, some folks were volunteering, some have pulled back, as that happens.
Need firm commitments, for help, attendance & what we want to do. I am opening my home for a week, to those that want to come early & stay late. Have a couple, already.

We can make this as big as we want & as fun as we want.
Lots of poss. things to work out.
I have access to cheap porkloins & we can do a huge cook out.

Ideas Ideas Ideas & HELP necc.

Sorry, no children; no minors allowed to drink alcohol; no smoking in the house, no drugs.

I will expect & demand decent manners, I enjoy GUESTS at my home, as long as they respect my home. Treat me, as you want to be treated.

We can split the house for sleeping accomadations; ladies upper 2 levels, men lower 2 levels. I will give the ladies, my bedroom for those 2-3 days, highest floor.

Ok, this is started, I will be there. WHO ELSE?

LET'S CHAT THIS UP.

I would LOVE to participate. I need to check when I am eligable for vacation time. I would like to help with menu planning & cooking if I can come. I'll get up with you on this ASAP.

Love to check it out...

THAT IS SO NICE OF YOU TO DO YOU ARE A TRUE JUST SAY HI INDERVIDUAL YOU ARE THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT MAKES ME PROUD TO BE PART OF THIS SITE THANK GOD FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU

Very thoughtful invitation...What...are you crazy??! It sounds like this could be fun. I will pencil it in, and rsvp as the date draws near...
Thanks

CRAZY, guess you'll have to show up to find out.
With sleeping bags, bet I can sleep over 100 at the house.
Deck is 18 X 52, screened in patio 15 X 48.
Big backyard & WATERSLIDE. HOLDS ME.

House 3800 sq. ft. 1 full & 2 3/4 baths.

Morning Sage

(((SUZ))), always good to see you dear.
Hope you can still do this.

What an awesome thing. I think this needs to get stickied.

I'll definitely consider it. thank you! I seriously do want to make it up that way on my next trek acrose the nation. I'll see how things go.

Sounds like it has the potential for a great weekend!

Or week if it makes the air fare cheaper.
Already a couple planning on staying around that long.

I'm still not sure, trying to work things out with the boo and with my ex, who's being his usual non-committal self about everything. Working on it though either way, I'll still give ya hand from this end as much as I can

I will be there Sage!
(I may be in a nearby state by then)
I will probbly drive myself to Iowa...
I can cook and do a few things if needed!
I am so looking forward to meeting you and all the
others that are coming too!






(I just wish (((Katie))) could come with her son)

I wish I could. I need a vacation and would love to meet everyone. It's a great idea and I'll be there in spirit

I hope that my poem does not cause any rage
A dreadful accident has happened w/oldsage
He was definitely warned so now I will tell
My promise had rang just as clear as a bell
He had twenty-four hrs.to become my friend
But he chose to ignore until the bitter end
He laughed then he snorted @ this bruin Bear
Then he winked & teased without even a care
His rumor traveled that I had a bald patch
& my bearly butt & face was a perfect match
My promise was growled,he did not take heed
But Cybear's promise is his bearific creed
So he strode on casually just poking w/fun
His bravery is lying at the heel of his gun
Nightfall closes in as he sits by the fire
He has laid silly traps with wood and wire
He sits there so confidant just like a champ
But sweat and fear has made his clothes damp
Well it's time 2 visit this fool-hearty farm
I pounce towards his camp with an eerie calm
I strolled up stealthily and I shouted Boo!
He shat his draws and then peed them too :(
Fumbling 4 his pea shooter smelling all ripe
I loped off his coconut with a mighty swipe
The crux of this tale has reached a sad end
Prosper wisely then with the wisdom I lend
Don't ever mess w/friends,directions nor me
Through co-existence we'll all live happily
Oldsage @ JSH=RIP!(lmao)~~~~{bear cave}:=)~

people live in Iowa?

Have called where I live CAMELOT for over 20 yrs.
Don't knock it till you see it.

Looks like it's just about a 7 hr ride on the motorcycle.... Sounding better..

check that.... 4 1/2 to 5 hrs.....

(((Sage)))) you know I will be there!!!!

The offer still stands for any help needed with cooking or whatever needs to be done.