Chris, What a wonderful idea...A 300 year reunion of the Irish Palatines...I hope I will be able to participate in such an event...It would be great getting to meet everyone...I'm sure there are others that feel the same way...I'm afraid it would take more than one person to organize such a thing....it would take a committee...and probably a lot of discussion. It's a great idea to kick around though... Carole Ruckle Richardson

Hey, Carole, Liz and Chris! ><<Chris, What a wonderful idea...A 300 year reunion of the Irish >Palatines.....I'm afraid it would take more than one person to organize >such a thing....it would take >a committee...and probably a lot of discussion.>> How great that the three of you have volunteered to be the steering committee for the big party come 2009. We all thank you for your generosity!!! How 'bout it, all? Didn't you hear them volunteer??? <lol> And Chris... so glad you enjoyed your sojourn to CA. Noticed the difference in your terminology, too. Whatever happened to the "colonies" references? And were you able to deal with the American accents in expressing the different sort of English in vogue on this side of the Pond? <bg> Thanks for sharing the follow-up stories re. the tablecloth and the big event. It's great to hear of such a wonderful serendipitous experience! Thanks, too, for the chuckles. You write very well, and we all appreciate having a chance to smile together... Have a great weekend, all... Susan