GAL PAL INAUGURAL

January 20, 2009 - - from Peggy Wolf

Some of us gals from the Triangle Area talked for too long about getting together on a regular basis to see chick-flicks and do other fun stuff. I'm taking the initiative and doing something about it right here and now.

How about gathering for movies-in (my home or yours with dinner or simply popcorn and drinks or cookies and cocoa) and movies-out (Raleighwood with a pitcher of beer and a boatload of popcorn, the cheap seats at the Blue Ridge 14, outdoor movies on the lawn of the art museum, or maybe an opening night of a first-run flick)? It's up to you.

With the exception of this month, let’s claim the second Friday of each month as our Gal Pal night, with flexibility of course. While I'd like to keep the focus on chick-flicks, I can also see us networking and making new friends while seeing a play, going to an art gallery opening, visiting the big cats in Pittsboro, taking a cruise, having speakers share their wisdom, doing a beach weekend, having a board game or card game night, hiking Pilot Mountain, climbing the Alps, okay so the sky's the limit, but maybe not that high.

We could adopt a cause or do a benefit (my favorite is Wake Teen Medical Services annual shoe auction and benefit luncheon in September), and just to stir things up a bit, we could have an annual Testosterone Night by bringing husbands, male friends, or blind dates to the SPCA fur ball in the fall.

I have big plans for us, but most of all it's all about us girls just wanting to have fun. If doing something like this interests you and you think you can fit it into your busy schedule from time to time, we'd love to have you join us.

Our inaugural roster is below. This list is open and ongoing so feel free to bring any friend that registers high on the estrogen scale (present or past). I know we won't all be able to participate all the time, but come when you can to what moves you. If you don't feel these gatherings will fit into your life at this time, let me know so I can remove you from our roster, but do know that you'll be missed.

PRESENT GAL PALS: Barbara, Cheryl, Cyndy, Dawn, Howayda, Karla, Kim, Lee, Lois, Louise, Lynn, Marcy, Peggy, Perri, Sandy A, Sandy C, Sharon, Susan, Suzanne

photo by freeparking