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Great pics from San Fran! If Sharon has taught us anything, it is not to be afraid of melting in the rain!! Hope she's having fun!
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All caught up now Sharon - it was great to spend so much time with you... and I love the comment about Mark and Tink. My lips are sealed about that one... although I will say that I did tell him to behave when he saw her. He certainly failed to behave with quite a few characters we saw together, but let's save all that for the trip report!
Hope you had a great time in San Francisco and can't wait to read all about your trip.
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I received a text message from Sharon this morning.
She was getting an early breakfast and then heading for the airport - going home.
She did get to see the Golden Gate Bridge on Friday, so the weather permitted her to see some great sites!
I am sure she will be back on the boards very soon with a great trip report!
I'm back! I had an absolutely fabulous time, but I'm really tired. And I had to change planes in Las Vegas, where an entire runway was shut down - DISASTER!! I landed this morning at 2:15. Now I'm catching up at work, and I'll have to get to sleep early tonight, so I won't be updating the TR for a few more days. Thanks to everyone for being patient and thanks again to my live updaters!
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Mickey's so happy to see me back, he can barely contain himself!
Glad you made it home safe and sound. Get caught up on your rest (and work if you really have to) and we will try to be patient while waiting for your fabulous updates to come.
Too bad it rained in SF on your trip. SF is a great city to visit. We go often, it is one of our favorite weekend outings. Good to know you made it back safely and from the live updates, sounds like you had a great vacation.
Welcome Home!! I'll try my best to be patient while waiting for your TR!!! Just catch up on some of that sleep....
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I'm so sad that you're on the wrong coast again Sharon! We had a great time together, in spite of a torrential rainstorm all day on Saturday. We had the very creepy experience of being literally right next to the Golden Gate Bridge and not being able to see it due to the heavy rain induced fog. On the plus side, we were able to guilt-free enjoy some decadent hot chocolate at Ghiradelli Square since everyone knows that calories don't count when you're wet as a drowned rat. Can't wait to "see" you on the boards Sha, and then see you in person soon!
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Sounds like she's making the best of the rain. Can't wait to see what she does next
Great pics from San Fran!!
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I had an absolutely fabulous time, but I'm really tired. 
And I had to change planes in Las Vegas, where an entire runway was shut down - DISASTER!! I landed this morning at 2:15. 
Now I'm catching up at work, and I'll have to get to sleep early tonight, so I won't be updating the TR for a few more days. Thanks to everyone for being patient and thanks again to my live updaters!
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We had a great time together, in spite of a torrential rainstorm all day on Saturday. We had the very creepy experience of being literally right next to the Golden Gate Bridge and not being able to see it due to the heavy rain induced fog. On the plus side, we were able to guilt-free enjoy some decadent hot chocolate at Ghiradelli Square since everyone knows that calories don't count when you're wet as a drowned rat. 
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