Hello Family,

Let's plan our first Destee Family Reunion!

Meeting approximately a year from this time ... allowing us to make plans and preparations for this great event! Absolutely no plans have been made yet, only the seed planted in my mind, heart, soul and Spirit! So what do you think? When can we meet? What things should we consider?

Let's do this Family!

I'm so excited! :jumping:

:heart:

Destee

while this sound so yummy i am very happy to hear this
hope we can make it a bless one family i love to meet
everyone i'm for it yeh !

i'll add more details shortly

Great idea...it has been expressed become, but never materialized. I think the location would be essential in such an event actually taking place.

Hello Family,

Let's plan our first Destee Family Reunion!

Meeting approximately a year from this time ... allowing us to make plans and preparations for this great event! Absolutely no plans have been made yet, only the seed planted in my mind, heart, soul and Spirit! So what do you think? When can we meet? What things should we consider?

Let's do this Family!

I'm so excited! :jumping:

:heart:

Destee

How about a cruise?

Yes Brother Pan ... it has been discussed a few times before, maybe it's time now? i agree also, that the location is very important. With so many of us being spread out across this country (and world), it may be good to meet in an easily accessible city, or one that is centrally located.

Sister Karmashines ... this will be a "Family Reunion" so the Family will decide how we do it ... so you're cruise suggestion is as worthy of consideration as any others we get ... thank you Sister!

i was thinking that we'd probably want it to be as affordable as possible ... we want this reunion to include as many children, with their parents, as possible ... we've all shared so much about ourselves and Family, it would be really kewl to come together as a Family. What's a Family Reunion without children?!!!

We've never done this before, met as a group, so i'm not sure what all is involved ... i'd want us to be able to take advantage of all the opportunities such a gathering affords us ... fun, history, networking, etc. ... i was talking to one of our Members about this, and he suggested staying in a Black owned hotel, using as many Black owned businesses as possible! He said that he believed there was a Black owned hotel in Florida ... i guess there's only one in the country? We can look into this.

Do we need a travel agent to handle all the particulars, get us better rates if possible? i do have a Sister, who is in this business, i will ask about all of this. She travels all over the world, and is currently in South Africa. She takes a group there at least 2 times a year!

Could we go to Africa?!!!! :eeek:

This is a very expensive trip ... at least it would be expensive for me! i guess it depends on how many folk are going, all that kinda stuff, but the trip she's currently on in Africa, cost aproximately $4,000 per person.

Wow ... how kewl is that Family!!!

Africa ... !!!! :love:

Let's keep the discussion going ... we will all decide together!

:heart:

Destee

I think this idea will have family turning out in large numbers because you know how black folk get when ever you say family reunion or cook out all they can think about is the free food and beverages lol.

free Brother GodsSoulja ???

very few things in life are free ... i don't think anyone is gonna be give'n us free food and drinks ... are they?

you gotta hook up Bruh ??? ... QQ

i'm so excited at the thought of our Family Reunion being in Africa!

gosh ... that gives new depth to the term ... Family Reunion!

is it do-able Family? ... let's talk! :)

:heart:

Destee

Yes Brother Pan ... it has been discussed a few times before, maybe it's time now? i agree also, that the location is very important. With so many of us being spread out across this country (and world), it may be good to meet in an easily accessible city, or one that is centrally located.

Sister Karmashines ... this will be a "Family Reunion" so the Family will decide how we do it ... so you're cruise suggestion is as worthy of consideration as any others we get ... thank you Sister!

i was thinking that we'd probably want it to be as affordable as possible ... we want this reunion to include as many children, with their parents, as possible ... we've all shared so much about ourselves and Family, it would be really kewl to come together as a Family. What's a Family Reunion without children?!!!

We've never done this before, met as a group, so i'm not sure what all is involved ... i'd want us to be able to take advantage of all the opportunities such a gathering affords us ... fun, history, networking, etc. ... i was talking to one of our Members about this, and he suggested staying in a Black owned hotel, using as many Black owned businesses as possible! He said that he believed there was a Black owned hotel in Florida ... i guess there's only one in the country? We can look into this.

Do we need a travel agent to handle all the particulars, get us better rates if possible? i do have a Sister, who is in this business, i will ask about all of this. She travels all over the world, and is currently in South Africa. She takes a group there at least 2 times a year!

Could we go to Africa?!!!! :eeek:

This is a very expensive trip ... at least it would be expensive for me! i guess it depends on how many folk are going, all that kinda stuff, but the trip she's currently on in Africa, cost aproximately $4,000 per person.

Wow ... how kewl is that Family!!!

Africa ... !!!! :love:

Let's keep the discussion going ... we will all decide together!

:heart:

Destee

The cost is going to be a big downside and drawback for many.

The cost is going to be a big downside and drawback for many.

i agree Sister ... though we don't know what our actual price would be yet, as i believe it depends on the number of folk, days spent, all that kinda stuff ... but even with that, we can anticipate spending a big chunk of money.

i guess it's some wishful thinking on my part ... if not this time ... maybe another time! :)

i do want the cost to be affordable for everyone.

i'm witcha Sista!

:heart:

Destee

For our 1st time out, I think $4000 a person is a little too step. I nominate NYC if only because it is 15 minutes away for me...LOL! Whatever you decide though, don't pick Alabama.

Whatever you decide though, don't pick Alabama.

lol ... hold up ... wait ... 'Bama is excite'n ... QQ ...

between 2 and 3 am ... when the snakes slither outta da swamp!

:heart:

Destee

Pick PG County Maryland; that's where I live. :) There's also a lot of successful black communities in this area.

who has a Black owned hotel in their area ... that could accomodate all (most) of us ??

:heart:

Destee

The 1st Annual DESTEE Family Reunion, I love it!

Mobile Alabama, the home of our matriarch sounds nice.

The 1st Annual DESTEE Family Reunion, I love it!

Mobile Alabama, the home of our matriarch sounds nice.

oh wow Brother 1PoetSought !!!! :love:

it is simply BEAUTIFUL here this time of the year ... and stuff is happening too ... outdoor blues festivals, funk festivals ... i was at the blues festival last weekend! ... had a great time! ... beautiful part of the country ... beaches ... hmmmmm ... :)

:heart:

Destee

For our 1st time out, I think $4000 a person is a little too step. I nominate NYC if only because it is 15 minutes away for me...LOL! Whatever you decide though, don't pick Alabama.

What u mean don't pick 'Bama... what's wrong wit 'Bama ??? :haha:

This idea sounds wonderful Sistah Destee. I would love to meet the famblee !!!! How about a family reunion near an amusement park like Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida ... hey we could go to nearby Eatonville, Florida - birthplace of Zora Neal Hurston during the annual Festival that is held in her honor every January. Eatonville it's self is the oldest incorporated black city in america and holds a wealth of historical significance.

http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

http://www.dejaelaine.com/eaton.html


This site is excellent for folk interested in travelling to locales of interest to black folk ... complete with listings for black owned resorts, spas, bed & breakfasts etc...

www.soulofamerica.com

Hello Family,

Let's plan our first Destee Family Reunion!

Meeting approximately a year from this time ... allowing us to make plans and preparations for this great event! Absolutely no plans have been made yet, only the seed planted in my mind, heart, soul and Spirit! So what do you think? When can we meet? What things should we consider?

Let's do this Family!

I'm so excited! :jumping:

:heart:

Destee

WOW...is you reading my mind? I was gone to mention this to you...great idea

What u mean don't pick 'Bama... what's wrong wit 'Bama ??? :haha:

This idea sounds wonderful Sistah Destee. I would love to meet the famblee !!!! How about a family reunion near an amusement park like Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida ... hey we could go to nearby Eatonville, Florida - birthplace of Zora Neal Hurston during the annual Festival that is held in her honor every January. Eatonville it's self is the oldest incorporated black city in america and holds a wealth of historical significance.

http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

http://www.dejaelaine.com/eaton.html


This site is excellent for folk interested in travelling to locales of interest to black folk ... complete with listings for black owned resorts, spas, bed & breakfasts etc...

www.soulofamerica.com

i love Zora !!!!! :love:

Thanks for the www.soulofamerica.com link ... great resource Sister Akilah!

wasn't read'n your mind ... like minds Sister ... :wink:

:heart:

Destee

count me in.....:toast:

one love
khasm

...... it's on then :cook:

come to think of it BAM BAM !! would be nice the home town of our
MATRIARCH

CHI-TOWN is nice too lots of places and things going on !
can't count out sweet home Chicago...............................

one thing we have to fine a place that will be fitting for us all
and won't cost us our arm and leg who COOKING ???

Don't even think about Alabama!! I wouldn't mind Chicago, as most of my family lives there. I haven't seen the majority of them in years, so I could have 2 family reunions at the same time! If we consider PG county Maryland, then we might as well drive 20 more minutes up route 95 to DC! I still say NYC...the Big Apple...Harlem!

In the next few weeks, I will post what I find on Black owned hotels


http://www.poconosbest.com/hotelhillside2.htm

Hillside Inn Resort & Conference Center America's First African-American Owned Resort. Near Marshall's Creek, PA. Since 1954, Hillside Inn Resort & Conference Center has brought together generations of people longing for a homelike atmosphere in a country setting.

************
interesting read thought I share....

First black-owned resort hotel opening in Miami
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Developer R. Donahue Peebles' first foray into the hotel business was fraught with symbolism and great expectations well before the first shovel hit the dirt.

The former Washington resident, who built his business developing commercial office space, swooped into Miami Beach in 1996, bought a dilapidated Art Deco hotel and won a municipal bid to build another in an adjacent oceanfront lot.

The venture was at the center of a settlement between activists, city officials and lodging executives ending a three-year black tourism boycott of South Florida and cast Peebles as the nation's first African-American to develop and own a major convention resort hotel.
Full Story....http://www.africanamericantravel.com/Index.asp?Department=News&StoryNumber=60&PageToCall=News

Mobile does have a lot to offer - In particular our own dear Sistah Destee... despite it being in Alabama :coffee:

http://www.soulofamerica.com/cityfldr/mobile.html

Hello Family !!!! :love:

Okay ... i think the first thing we must do is decide on a city. i've gone back through the posts and only 3 cities were suggested, if no mistake. They are:

New York, NY
PG County, Maryland
Mobile, AL

Once we have all the suggestions presented for cities, we'll vote on which one we're gonna meet in. After that, the festivities begin!!!!

If you have a city in mind, and want it to be put on the list for consideration (voting by Members), please add it to this thread!

Love Yall!

:heart:

Destee

Hello Family,

Let's plan our first Destee Family Reunion!

Meeting approximately a year from this time ... allowing us to make plans and preparations for this great event! Absolutely no plans have been made yet, only the seed planted in my mind, heart, soul and Spirit! So what do you think? When can we meet? What things should we consider?

Let's do this Family!

I'm so excited! :jumping:

:heart:

Destee


Whew Lawd, Destee, does this mean we gonna get to taste some of that good Mobile, Alabama barbecue, and your famous Sweet Potato Pie??? Shoot, you know ahm down fuh dat!!! Just let me know when this thing is going to happen, so I can make plans now!

Man, this thing should take place down south somewhere - where folks is civilized!!!

Peace!
Isaiah

For our 1st time out, I think $4000 a person is a little too step. I nominate NYC if only because it is 15 minutes away for me...LOL! Whatever you decide though, don't pick Alabama.
NYC would be mad cool. At least five of ya'll can crash at my uncle Bobby's house in Queens. We could have a shopping spree at the top of Jamaica ave or the Aquaduct. And my cousin Ebony knows where all the African American stuff is.

Don't even think about Alabama!! I wouldn't mind Chicago, as most of my family lives there. I haven't seen the majority of them in years, so I could have 2 family reunions at the same time! If we consider PG county Maryland, then we might as well drive 20 more minutes up route 95 to DC! I still say NYC...the Big Apple...Harlem!
If we have it in PG County then we have to add the cost of bullet proof vests. Dontcha'll watch the six o'clock news? I have family in DC they won't even let me go outside by myself when I visit them.

hey don't forget about the chi-town CHICAGO as well
a well known place to visit lots of summer jams and blues
going on the Jazz joint

And Floor-ee-dah. Don't forget Floor-ee-dah. I got cousins down there too. I'm sure they won't mind letting some of ya'll crash at their houses.

I would attend I would jes like to know a good portion in advance when and where

I think its been a long time comin :read: :)

We'll set upon Florida like a hurricane of consciousness!

Good Morning Family,

We're going to keep this moving, because we have lots of plans to make, and we want to get some concrete details available to the Family as soon as possible. With this in mind, i'm going to leave the suggestions for the city open for a week. I posted this thread on the 9th, so city suggestions end on the close of the 16th. This will give everyone a reasonable chance to read this and get their city of preference included on the official vote list.

Sister River ... you said Florida, but we need a city please.

Sister Trin ... it's my hope that we all have plenty of advance notice ... 'cause i want you there! :grouphug:

Okay ... right now ... these are the cities that will be voted on:

New York, NY
PG County, Maryland
Mobile, AL
Chicago, IL

If you have other city suggestions, please add them.

I'm excited already!

Thanks everyone for your interest! :love:

:heart:

Destee

I suggest Seattle! Naw just kidding.

My vote is for Chicago or Pg County MD.

Sister River ... you said Florida, but we need a city please ... Destee


In terms of Florida, I suggest Orlando and/or the nearby historic "black" city of Eatonville - birthplace of Nora Zeal Hurston and the annual (January) festival in her honor : http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

Atlanta would be nice too... :idea:

Sister Akilah ... you're right ... i overlooked your Eatonville suggestion earlier. Sorry about that.

Sister CarrieMonet ... do you want Seattle to be voted on? We can add it Sister, just let me know if you want it on the list.

I do think each Member should be nominating one city though, not numerous ones.

So Sister Akilah ... i'm putting your suggestion down as Eatonville. Let's let another Member add Atlanta and Orlando if they want, okay?

Okay Family ... here's the updated list we'll be voting from at this point:

New York, NY
PG County, Maryland
Mobile, AL
Chicago, IL
Eatonville, FL

Family ... please add your city of preference before Sunday!

Much Love and Peace.

:heart:

Destee

Since this will be a mini vacation for lots of folks, I am assuming that most would want to be in a warm and relaxing environment for an event such as this. Some of the northern cities suggested are still pretty chilly around this time of year and also tend to be expensive (hotels). I also saw some cities on this list that honestly I would only travel to if I was forced to visit family there. Please dont get me wrong, I am not saying these places are not wonderful places to live, but we are talking about people spending money for a vacation of sorts (please dont shoot me, just my honest opinion). We are also talking about children attending the gathering, so we should keep their entertainment in mind. I think that Orlando offers decent weather (for this time of year), variety, and economic flexibility for this type of gathering.

Thanks in advance for hearing the newbie out. :yo:

On a side note, I saw someone mention Universal Studios. They are currently having a sale on their tickets. A two-day ticket for $99(per person) AND get three additional free days. Also, the ticket does not expire, so you can purchase it now for any future use.

Hello Brother Rudebwoi ... :wave: ... thanks for making this city suggestion and sharing with us.

It doesn't matter that you're a newbie ... everyone is Family, no matter if you joined today or years ago! :)

So ... our suggested host city list has been updated:

New York, NY
PG County, Maryland
Mobile, AL
Chicago, IL
Eatonville, FL
Orlando, FL

C'mon Family ... we can't be hearing any complaints that your city wasn't counted ... after the fact!

Add the city of your choice to the possible locations for our First Annual Destee Family Reunion!

:heart:

Destee

Since this will be a mini vacation for lots of folks, I am assuming that most would want to be in a warm and relaxing environment for an event such as this. Some of the northern cities suggested are still pretty chilly around this time of year and also tend to be expensive (hotels). I also saw some cities on this list that honestly I would only travel to if I was forced to visit family there. Please dont get me wrong, I am not saying these places are not wonderful places to live, but we are talking about people spending money for a vacation of sorts (please dont shoot me, just my honest opinion). We are also talking about children attending the gathering, so we should keep their entertainment in mind. I think that Orlando offers decent weather (for this time of year), variety, and economic flexibility for this type of gathering.

Thanks in advance for hearing the newbie out. :yo:

On a side note, I saw someone mention Universal Studios. They are currently having a sale on their tickets. A two-day ticket for $99(per person) AND get three additional free days. Also, the ticket does not expire, so you can purchase it now for any future use.

RudeBwoi, me say yah reeel CHOMPEON, Bwoi! You just came up in here, and puttin' de Kyash where ya rap is, nuh, and I love it!!! Be proud to meet'cha down in Orlando, Sun!

Peace!
Isaiah

This has been tried so many times before, I hope it works this time. My city of choice is Chicago.

Remby :)

This has been tried so many times before, I hope it works this time. My city of choice is Chicago.

This has been tried many times before Remby. I think if we can pick a spot central to everyone, at a good price, it might finally be realized!

Well Pan...personally if the PLACE is picked AND an agenda is made out...I dont wanna come all dat way jes to thumb wrestle you pan :lol:

our community is structured I would expect a community sponsored event to be much the same :read:

Well Pan...personally if the PLACE is picked AND an agenda is made out...I dont wanna come all dat way jes to thumb wrestle you pan :lol: our community is structured I would expect a community sponsored event to be much the same :read:

You don't want to thumb wrestle me, because you know that you'd lose triniti! However you do have a good point, and that is something to consider: Structured events!

You don't want to thumb wrestle me, because you know that you'd lose triniti! However you do have a good point, and that is something to consider: Structured events!
Win or lose pan lol I still aint hauled my big behind all dat way to have yo thumbs say AH HA! I WON! :rolleyes: lolol

I think as soon as a place is chosen a loose itenaray of some sort would be good. Whether it be a Meet & Greet BBQ picnic or a Destee.com Dinner whateva that may be...AND FYI pan I am pretty good at thumb wrestlin :tongue: lolol so watch out now! LOL all else fails we can be da dinner show LOL

Okay Family ... our prospective city list is still the same ... so if you want your city of preference added ... please post to this thread. The list is as follows:

New York, NY
PG County, Maryland
Mobile, AL
Chicago, IL
Eatonville, FL
Orlando, FL

Sister Remby and Everyone ... i know this has been talked about before, but i've never initiated such an event, until now. So this is really my first time, and if God says the same, we will all be meeting, smiling, hugging, kissing, and enjoying each other's company and conversation in person! I'm so looking forward to this!

Yes Brother Pan, Sister Triniti is right, we'll begin considering the other things after we've decided on the city.

So Family ... if you have a city that you'd like to go on the list ... please post it.

:heart:

Destee

will tomorrow be the last day for the cities des? or is that today? or is it like taxes lol midnight tomorrow lol :read:

You know Sister Trin ... i was thinking of extending it beyond tomorrow ... maybe another week ... i don't wanna rush this, and i want to give everyone a chance to see this thread. I said previously that it would be through tomorrow.

I could send out an email, more formally announcing this, as everyone doesn't come to the community in the course of a week.

Whatcha think?

:heart:

Destee

You know Sister Trin ... i was thinking of extending it beyond tomorrow ... maybe another week ... i don't wanna rush this, and i want to give everyone a chance to see this thread. I said previously that it would be through tomorrow.

I could send out an email, more formally announcing this, as everyone doesn't come to the community in the course of a week.

Whatcha think?

:heart:

Destee
That actually sounds great Des...it also gives da REUNION an OFFICIAL feel to it. Extend the deadline for the SUGGESTION OF CITIES a week and in da meantime an email will go out. So that folks know we are seriously trying to make this happen. Oh and I LOVE da BLAK VOICE CHAT BANNER very bold and eye catching :D I say go for it sister Queen Bee :) :read: :welldone:

awwwwwwwwww Sister Triniti ... i love you ... do you know that??!!! :love:

Gosh ... you're such a Sweetie!

* big ol' sigh * ... from da overwhelming power of love! :grouphug:

Okay Sister ... we'll get all official and stuff !!!!

The city suggestion list will go on for another week and i'll get the email out this weekend, if not sooner.

Oh yeah ... i'm glad you like the banner ... i've been so out of pocket the past long while, but God is Good and i am back ... so look forward to all that being back brings! :wink:

Love You!!!!

:heart:

Destee

awwwwwwwwww Sister Triniti ... i love you ... do you know that??!!! :love:

Gosh ... you're such a Sweetie!

* big ol' sigh * ... from da overwhelming power of love! :grouphug:

Okay Sister ... we'll get all official and stuff !!!!

The city suggestion list will go on for another week and i'll get the email out this weekend, if not sooner.

Oh yeah ... i'm glad you like the banner ... i've been so out of pocket the past long while, but God is Good and i am back ... so look forward to all that being back brings! :wink:

Love You!!!!

:heart:

Destee

Sister i love you too :heart: :grouphug: :heart:
and i can feel it.................*chanting*

OHHHHHHHHH MamaSayMamaSahMaMaMoSahMamaSayMamaSahMaMaMoSah
Bring it on sistah BRING IT ON WHEW! LOL

I would love to be at a reunion. I have been gone for a minute.....let me know what's up with these plans...Love, Sista Vincy

Sister Akilah ... you're right ... i overlooked your Eatonville suggestion earlier. Sorry about that.


I do think each Member should be nominating one city though, not numerous ones...

So Sister Akilah ... i'm putting your suggestion down as Eatonville. Let's let another Member add Atlanta and Orlando if they want, okay?



Sowwy :bowdown: Destee...

sistah jus' tryin' to be HEARD up in dis peice !

Akilah :peace:

lol.. I nominate Virginia, Maryland.. pick one..its right smack dab in the middle of the north and the south. : :smash: *smack!*

lol.. I nominate Virginia, Maryland.. pick one..its right smack dab in the middle of the north and the south. : :smash: *smack!*

Sister PoeticManifesta ... thank you for responding ... but it's gotta be a city, and not a state ... that you suggest.

Looking forward to your next post up here! :wink:

Sister Akilah ... ohhh Chile ... no sorry is necessary, we're together, always! :love:

:heart:

Destee

On a gamble, I'll say... Las Vegas! (invisible)

Hello Family ... here is our updated prospective city list:

New York, NY
PG County, Maryland
Mobile, AL
Chicago, IL
Eatonville, FL
Orlando, FL
Las Vegas, NV

Thanks everyone for showing interest and taking part in the planning of this great event!

Keep the suggestions coming!

:heart:

Destee

My vote is for New York!

Hello Sister Vincy ... Welcome Home ... :wave:

We're not voting yet Sister, we're just coming up with the cities that will be voted on.

We'll probably be voting in about a week or so.

You're welcome to add a city to the list, to be on the ballot. New York City is already on there.

Love You Sister!

:heart:

Destee

LOL.. THAT WHAT I GET FOR NOT READING THINGS.. AND BEING UP ALL LATE, NEVERTHE LESS.. NORFOLK, vIRGINIA. rIGHT ON THE WATER.. PLENTY OF CULTURAL THINGS TO DO TOGETHER.

Thank you Sister PoeticManifesta ... i gotcha! :)

Here is our updated prospective city list:

New York, NY
PG County, Maryland
Mobile, AL
Chicago, IL
Eatonville, FL
Orlando, FL
Las Vegas, NV
Norfolk, VA

Keep the cities coming Family!

:heart:

Destee

Hey Destee,
I am very new to the board, but I would love to attend the family reunion. You can count me in.

I live in Washington, DC so PG MD, New York city, Orlando and Norfolk are my votes.

yeaa... two for Norfolk!

Hello Ms Destee thank you for your help . this is a good thing and i am looking to9 see you real soon for a big hug and kiss. I think you should have it here in Oakland calif. love :thanks: :geek: ;) :picture: :kiss2: :insane: :pie: :slobber:

o my LOL i dont know if destee.com is ready for Oakland :lol: :uzi: :driveby: :uzi: yikes! :eeek: :lol:

I love the idea of a Destee Meet N Greet event I really don't care about the location myself as long as everything is in order and we have a commited group to show up. You can count me in whenever this is ready to get started.

o my LOL i dont know if destee.com is ready for Oakland :lol: :uzi: :driveby: :uzi: yikes! :eeek: :lol:

It's because of places like Oakland we are here at Destee.com, trying to resolve our issues...:lol:

Believe me Sister triniti424, Negroes are showin' out bad, almost everywhere you go...not just in Oakland...lol

I haven’t read every post in this thread, but I think this is a good idea…the location should be relaxing and interesting. I think we should also have an open forum along with relaxing and other social activities. I think this should be a very constructive reunion…a building of stronger personal relationships and networks. We may also have some strong and progressive Black families come out of this and some little bouncing and crawling Africans…lol

But this is a necessary move…the Internet is a great tool for communication, but it is limited, impersonal and sterile.

PS_ Also, Sister NNQueen better sign up and show up or I’m tearing up my ticket…lololol

Peace,

Brother Sun Ship

It's because of places like Oakland we are here at Destee.com, trying to resolve our issues...:lol:

Believe me Sister triniti424, Negroes are showin' out bad, almost everywhere you go...not just in Oakland...lol

I haven’t read every post in this thread, but I think this is a good idea…the location should be relaxing and interesting. I think we should also have an open forum along with relaxing and other social activities. I think this should be a very constructive reunion…a building of stronger personal relationships and networks. We may also have some strong and progressive Black families come out of this and some little bouncing and crawling Africans…lol

But this is a necessary move…the Internet is a great tool for communication, but it is limited, impersonal and sterile.

PS_ Also, Sister NNQueen better sign up and show up or I’m tearing up my ticket…lololol
Peace,

Brother Sun Ship

:lol: I hear ya brotha :lol:

We have the FIRST official VIP REQUEST for Sister QUEENIE :look: :lol:

If NNQueen knows SunShip is coming, she'll be the 1st one through the door!

If NNQueen knows SunShip is coming, she'll be the 1st one through the door!
:lol: yanno! lolol hey Pan if I bring the camera youre gon hafta' brang da camcorder :lol: so we can show the "LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT" clip at the wedding :flirt: :laugh:

:lol: yanno! lolol hey Pan if I bring the camera youre gon hafta' brang da camcorder :lol: so we can show the "LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT" clip at the wedding :flirt: :laugh:

The batteries are charging as we speak!

The batteries are charging as we speak!
:lol: ^5 :laugh: Who knows we could have a REUNION & a WEDDING ALL IN ONE GO :lol:

It would be on the first episode of "Black Weddings Gone Wild" :luvv:

Great to me!!!!!

I had a chance to catch up with Sister Spirit Breeze just last night and would love a chance to meet and catch up with everyone

It would be on the first episode of "Black Weddings Gone Wild" :luvv:

Ain't nothing going wild at the reunion PoeticManifesta! Although knowing SunShip and NNQueen...everyone will be in danger of being "talked" to death!

Well, the "good book" says there's a season for everything...

So, I don't know Brother Pan...if I see Sister NNQueen at that reunion...there may be a time for talk and a time not to talk....:D :lol:
:donttell: (now, don't tell Queenie I said that)

And after looking at Sister triniti424 cameo shoots in the picture forum and Sister Destee avatar shot...I don't think I'll be the only brother with his rap on... :lol:


Ps_ and of course I'm just talking about in-depth intellectual conversations and going to the local library...you know, stuff like that :D

definitely interested...once you decide where sista destee...(unless theirs a vote) i await more....
by the way our dollar means more,and will go alot further, in the carribean than anywhere except maybe africa...means muvh more in carribean than it does in the u.s.
just a thought

Destee Family Reunion or Bust !!!!!!!! :car: :run: :bus:

There's gonna be some good :cook: :chef: :coffee:

And if we pick the right location, lot's of :vball: :swim: :tennis: :golf:
heck maybe even :massage: !!!!

And I'm sure we'd all enjoy a little :dj: :dance1: :bellyd: :dance: :dance3: :picture: :band:

Come on family ! Don't let this idea just fade away... nobody's asking you to sign on the dotted line :deal: Just add your voice (and later your vote) to this :terrific: idea !!!

If nothing else, there's bound to be loads of :love: :grouphug::couple: :hearts1: and tons of :haha: :lol: :laugh:

Much Love
Akilah :hearts4:

Destee Family Reunion or Bust !!!!!!!! :car: :run: :bus:

There's gonna be some good :cook: :chef: :coffee:

And if we pick the right location, lot's of :vball: :swim: :tennis: :golf:
heck maybe even :massage: !!!!

And I'm sure we'd all enjoy a little :dj: :dance1: :bellyd: :dance: :dance3: :picture: :band:

Come on family ! Don't let this idea just fade away... nobody's asking you to sign on the dotted line :deal: Just add your voice (and later your vote) to this :terrific: idea !!!

If nothing else, there's bound to be loads of :love: :grouphug::couple: :hearts1: and tons of :haha: :lol: :laugh:

Much Love
Akilah :hearts4:

I'm sold.....................ti od s'tel!!!!!!!!!

And after looking at Sister triniti424 cameo shoots in the picture forum and Sister Destee avatar shot...I don't think I'll be the only brother with his rap on... :lol:

No brother Sun Ship you probably wouldn't be!

No brother Sun Ship you probably wouldn't be!
:rolleyes: I am attending in my sweats and sweater lolol its a FAMLEE reunion heck I am coming comfortable LOL so all that attention is Destee Mae's :smokin:

:rolleyes: I am attending in my sweats and sweater lolol its a FAMLEE reunion heck I am coming comfortable LOL so all that attention is Destee Mae's :smokin:

Triniti don't you know for women who actually have a booty...sweats show them off better than a pair of jeans!

Triniti don't you know for women who actually have a booty...sweats show them off better than a pair of jeans!
:lol: smh WHATEVA brotha pan :rolleyes: thats what the huge sweater is for DUH

COVER AND CONCEAL :lol:

:lol: smh WHATEVA brotha pan :rolleyes: thats what the huge sweater is for DUH

COVER AND CONCEAL :lol:

Can't cover the curve Triniti...can't cover the curve!

Can't cover the curve Triniti...can't cover the curve!
smh lol truth be told I am pretty good at staying in the background...I actually dont like to attract attention so I will stick to staying out of sight out of mind lol

but to get BACK ON TRACK PAN QQ lolol

Does anyone have any other cities in mind?

:rolleyes: I am attending in my sweats and sweater lolol its a FAMLEE reunion heck I am coming comfortable LOL so all that attention is Destee Mae's :smokin:

You know Brother Pan I realize sometimes you got to break down what some sisters are really saying…it’s some deep psychological Freudian stuff goin’ on in Sister Triniti post

Let’s see… Let’s see
Let me ponder...
H_mmmmmm

We have the word “comfortable” (what will give her "comfort" and what does the "table" imply????) :confused: :confused: :jawdrop:


Oh no...Sun Ship you are way off track
Let's go further...

“Sweat” (as in "sweat pants")
“Sweat”, again (as in "sweater"…which may imply to sweat even more)

???...Let's look at this statement:


...thats what the huge sweater is for DUH
COVER AND CONCEAL


Huge sweater!!! I’m afraid to touch that phrase from any angle…
Are maybe I should? :D

Oh well, maybe you can help me Sister Triniti

What are you trying to “cover” and what are you trying to “conceal” Sister Triniti????
Maybe you can explain to Brother Sun Ship…you know I’m slow :D

This may take more analysis and investigation….

You know Brother Pan I realize sometimes you got to break down what some sisters are really saying…it’s some deep psychological Freudian stuff goin’ on in Sister Triniti post

Let’s see… Let’s see
Let me ponder...
H_mmmmmm

We have the word “comfortable” (what will give her "comfort" and what does the "table" imply????) :confused: :confused: :jawdrop:

Oh no...Sun Ship you are way off track
Let's go further...

“Sweat” (as in "sweat pants")
“Sweat”, again (as in "sweater"…which may imply to sweat even more)

???...Let's look at this statement:

Huge sweater!!! I’m afraid to touch that phrase from any angle…
Are maybe I should? :D

Oh well, maybe you can help me Sister Triniti

What are you trying to “cover” and what are you trying to “conceal” Sister Triniti????
Maybe you can explain to Brother Sun Ship…you know I’m slow :D

This may take more analysis and investigation….

I'm sitting down at my desk, waiting for your lecture professor Sun Ship.

I'm sitting down at my desk, waiting for your lecture professor Sun Ship.
When the student is ready (Sister Triniti) the teacher will appear. :D :D .... :grin:Oops wrong smilie ...:D

When the student is ready (Sister Triniti) the teacher will appear. :D :D .... :grin:Oops wrong smilie ...:D

If only college was like this!

When the student is ready (Sister Triniti) the teacher will appear. :D :D .... :grin:Oops wrong smilie ...:D

:rolleyes: *hands on my hips*

BROTHA SUNSHIP QQ smh

I am getting a vision...
......I am getting a vision.....
.........THE SPIRIT is tryin to tell me something....
I see ME smackin you AND pan if'n yall jes dont leave me be :tongue: :hammer: :kick: :hammer:

Where is my sister Queenie when ya need her smh *sigh*

Some of yall brothas just need the "right" sister to put you in ya place :look:

Ohhhhhhhh QUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEENIIIEEEEEEEEEE
If only college was like this!

Brotha Pan...I love you my brotha you know I do and I say this with NOTHING but Love.......
SHUUUUUUUUUUDDAP! :lol:

NOW if the BOTH of you will hursh we can continue with the intention of this here thread...

Family? Dont mind our bucket head brothas and their ADD prollems :)

We love them anyway...

Are there ANYMORE city recommendations to put on the ballot?

Back to our regularly scheduled program....


Destee Family Reunion or Bust !!!!!!!! :car: :run: :bus:

There's gonna be some good :cook: :chef: :coffee:

And if we pick the right location, lot's of :vball: :swim: :tennis: :golf:
heck maybe even :massage: !!!!

And I'm sure we'd all enjoy a little :dj: :dance1: :bellyd: :dance: :dance3: :picture: :band:

Come on family ! Don't let this idea just fade away... nobody's asking you to sign on the dotted line :deal: Just add your voice (and later your vote) to this :terrific: idea !!!

If nothing else, there's bound to be loads of :love: :grouphug::couple: :hearts1: and tons of :haha: :lol: :laugh:

Much Love
Akilah :hearts4:

Where's da bbq gonna be at? QQn

That's ALLLL I wanna know. :D

Where's da bbq gonna be at? QQn

That's ALLLL I wanna know. :D

:read: what was that money???

HEY YALL!!!!

:hearthis: BROTHA MONEY JES VOLUNTEERED TO DO DA Que'In!!!!! :hearthis:

:D that is SO nice of you brotha I knew you had it in ya somewhere :D

:read: what was that money???

HEY YALL!!!!

:hearthis: BROTHA MONEY JES VOLUNTEERED TO DO DA Que'In!!!!! :hearthis:

:D that is SO nice of you brotha I knew you had it in ya somewhere :D

If you knew how bad a cook I am, you wouldn't even joke with that. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I just mastered boiling water last week. :D

Not to worry, I can throw down on the grill....got it covered!

If you knew how bad a cook I am, you wouldn't even joke with that.

I just mastered boiling water last week.

lol well we cant have folks suing for food poisoning lolol

Not to worry, I can throw down on the grill....got it covered!

As usual brotha Pan the man got it covered :cool:

My brothas and sistahs.. I can make yall some desserts that will make your ancestors rise to get a taste! Bananna puddin, ... rice puiddin... fried cheesecake.. baked alaska.. terimisou.. whats yall want.. baby I got it! So.. whats up.. on with the voitin.. you know my vote.. (Norfolk,VA)

i'm ready but now we gotta get our point of place down pack !
who's town now and remember they gotta be a great host .....

lol well we cant have folks suing for food poisoning lolol

Dangggggggggggggg, Sista. I didn't say I would poison anyone. I'm not THAT bad. But, a brotha will clean out your small and large intestines. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Dangggggggggggggg, Sista. I didn't say I would poison anyone. I'm not THAT bad. But, a brotha will clean out your small and large intestines. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's bad enough!

let's vote on a city ya'll....
i gotta start makin plans now...uknowwhatimsaying?
cause planning is not my forte...:wink:

one love
khasm

let's vote on a city ya'll....
i gotta start makin plans now...uknowwhatimsaying?
cause planning is not my forte...:wink:

one love
khasm

Just vote for Chicago, and show up on the date we agree on Khasm!

lolol...i gotta broaden my horizons brotha pan...
i'm hope'n for some sunshine with this reunion...

one love
khasm

Hotep

Suggestion: Why not meet in Washington DC, this Oct. 16, 2005 for the Millions More Movement and the Destee Family Reunion at the same time.
We will meet each other in a specified location in a Spirit that will be incomprable. We (Destee-Family) will also go down in perminate (Our-Story) history at the same time.........Think about it Brothers and Sisters!!
I will be there any way come rain, hale, snow or earthquake and I pray to see you there.........I Love You.


Ase`

Hotep

Suggestion: Why not meet in Washington DC, this Oct. 16, 2005 for the Millions More Movement and the Destee Family Reunion at the same time.
We will meet each other in a specified location in a Spirit that will be incomprable. We (Destee-Family) will also go down in perminate (Our-Story) history at the same time.........Think about it Brothers and Sisters!!
I will be there any way come rain, hale, snow or earthquake and I pray to see you there.........I Love You.

That's not a bad idea brother Moorfius!

Not to worry, I can throw down on the grill....got it covered!
Das why we calls you the PAN

putcho foot in it daddaay

DC in October. I can swing that. Got enough relatives in what used to be Chocolate City that I won't even need to pay for a hotel.

DC in October. I can swing that. Got enough relatives in what used to be Chocolate City that I won't even need to pay for a hotel.

My parents live in Maryland, so I wouldn't need a hotel either!

My parents live in Maryland, so I wouldn't need a hotel either!

Well.. im right in va, 2 hour drive for me.. so lets do it! :pie: i CAN DESIGN SOME CHEESY T-SHIRTS FOR US.. OR PERSONALIZED SHIRTS WITH WITH YOUR FAV. POEM ON THE BACK!

Hi Family
This is a wonderful ideal, a family Reunion

I'm going to place South Carolina as a nice place to consider having a family reunion, Maybe for 2006 ??????

because of the link I read in the forum below.

http://www.destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30695

And I can design paper stuff like flyers or certificates of appreciation

Whassup wid da fam ?

Ya'll ain't fahgot didja?

Whassup wid da fam ?

Ya'll ain't fahgot didja?

We are probably waiting for more responses.

We are probably waiting for more responses.
You may have better numbers if you move this thread to the Open Forum and make it a sticky. How many people come to the Front Porch? I just happened to come here myself after a full year of passing it by. Put the :fyi: Where more people are likely to see it. Send out some emails. Do everything possible.

You may have better numbers if you move this thread to the Open Forum and make it a sticky. How many people come to the Front Porch? I just happened to come here myself after a full year of passing it by. Put the :fyi: Where more people are likely to see it. Send out some emails. Do everything possible.

You are probably right sister River....I'll make that suggestion to Destee
!

My only request is that this event doesn't occur during October/November of this year. I will be traveling out of the country at this time. Being a member of this community since its early days, I would be extremely upset if I missed out on the 1st Destee reunion.

My only request is that this event doesn't occur during October/November of this year. I will be traveling out of the country at this time. Being a member of this community since its early days, I would be extremely upset if I missed out on the 1st Destee reunion.
I would to so can the March on Washington. There's other people on the left coast who would find this cutting it kinda close too.

Did you ask Destee about pinning this to the Open Forum so more people can see it?

Hey, river i thought we had decided.. u kno the d.c thing.. but umm.. yea. if not.. when?

Ohh yea.. if not.. how bout we just take over a cruise ship.. get some group reservations.. lol.. so we can be mischevious.. like a 5-7 day thing.. I got connections.. so lets sail.. dance.. gamble. limbo.. and explore the islands! :grouphug:

Hey, river i thought we had decided.. u kno the d.c thing.. but umm.. yea. if not.. when?
It seemed like a plan but Pan said he can't do it in October and having a reunion without Brotha Pan is like having potato salad without potatoes. We can still go to the march but let's just not call it a Destee Family Reunion.

It seemed like a plan but Pan said he can't do it in October and having a reunion without Brotha Pan is like having potato salad without potatoes. We can still go to the march but let's just not call it a Destee Family Reunion.

Thank you sister River, that's very flattering.

Thank you sister River, that's very flattering.
It's just the truth. You are an important part of our community.

It's just the truth. You are an important part of our community.

I hope it is scheduled when I can attend, because I would very much like to be there.

Agreed.. so.. howa bouta cruise? Im sure we can get some group discounts on.. for next year.. so yall can uses some of that income tax money! lol!

I hope it is scheduled when I can attend, because I would very much like to be there.
Maybe we need something more eye catching to let people know we need their input. Take a look at this and see how you like it;
http://www.faithvisions.net/Destee/

Maybe we need something more eye catching to let people know we need their input. Take a look at this and see how you like it;
http://www.faithvisions.net/Destee/
Banner looks good!

Made me break down and fire up linux-mozilla just to see the banner. (I generally don't do flash, either.)

Might it be possible to convert the banner to a video format? Mpg or divx or, if necessary mov or <shudder> one of those ms_formats?

Banner looks good!

Made me break down and fire up linux-mozilla just to see the banner. (I generally don't do flash, either.)

Might it be possible to convert the banner to a video format? Mpg or divx or, if necessary mov or <shudder> one of those ms_formats?
If I knew the right software I guess I could turn itinto a video. Hope Pan and Destee like it too;

If I knew the right software I guess I could turn itinto a video. Hope Pan and Destee like it too;How does one create these things, anyway? It looks like it is some modified form of animated gif? Which program is used to create shockwave flash (*.swf) "movies"? Does it not have an option for exporting to other formats?

But, again; that is a very pretty, very neat banner! If that is the caliber of your work, I'd opine that you go ahead and get busy with those other things you mentioned making. (can't think of them off the top of my head; you mentioned them earlier in the thread.)

How does one create these things, anyway? It looks like it is some modified form of animated gif? Which program is used to create shockwave flash (*.swf) "movies"? Does it not have an option for exporting to other formats?

But, again; that is a very pretty, very neat banner! If that is the caliber of your work, I'd opine that you go ahead and get busy with those other things you mentioned making. (can't think of them off the top of my head; you mentioned them earlier in the thread.)
:lol:Leave it to an African to ask the ten thousand dollar question. How does one create Shockwave Flash movies? I guess I can put the procedure in a nut shell so you can get the gist of it. It's an easy complication.

You take pictures and sounds and text and put them on a timeline that consists of frames like the frames in a movie. The timeline is calibrated with numbers that represent the progression of the frames. You specify at which frame each picture or sound or text block will appear on the timeline and what it will do (fade in, slide out, vortex, typewriter, explode etc).

You can use animated gifs in a movie. The difference is with gifs you have have a different picture for each frame but with flash the movements are pre-defined and executed in a default number of frames.

You test the movie in your browser to make sure it is doing what you want it to do then you save it. But you also have to export it to an .html file. When you do this the actual .swf file is created along with the code that you put on your webpage to make the movie show up on the screen where you want it.

I use a program called Seish which is an expensive ($40) clone of Macromedia's original software (can't remember how many hundreds of dollars it costs). You can download Swish from zdnet.com.

You can export the movie to avi but I don't know anythng about that because I go by a need to know policy. Do you need to know how to crete shockwave Flash movies? I wouldn't be surprised if you get on here tomorrow with some masterpiece of your own.

:lol:Leave it to an African to ask the ten thousand dollar question. <g> Just never can ever feed this "elephant's child" enough!!You can export the movie to avi but I don't know anythng about that because I go by a need to know policy. Do you need to know how to crete shockwave Flash movies? I wouldn't be surprised if you get on here tomorrow with some masterpiece of your own.No, won't be coming up with ... Well, there is something I've had in my head for the longest: "Wayn Bablin On/Babylon Wanin" with the appropriate letters "bongo feeting" back and forth. <grin>

Actually, I would just like to have this very pretty, very neat banner in a format that I can play just to look at and think/dream about. (Don't think I'll be there, though, as I don't do money so won't be able to afford it. Also don't think I'm gonna subject myself to the hassles that flying has turned into ... unless it's a one-way flight out of this country ...)

(I guess my new found "luddite" attitude toward all the bells-and-whistles stems from back in the day when these puters weren't as powerful as they are now. (I just wish all that power were at the disposal of the end-user rather than getting used up by the bloatedness of the latter day software.) Also, I just don't like to throw away stuff that is still usable ... which it all would be except for the latter day bloatedness. Plus, there are still a lot of "hand me down" puters that are being foisted off on some "third world" nations. (How come none of those are white? How come all of them look like me?) As they say "Recycle, Reuse and Reduce!", ya know?)

("Wayn Bablin On/Babylon Wanin" with the appropriate letters "bongo feeting" back and forth" Copyright 2002 by R. Wayne Smith. Copyright publicly renewed 06-25-2005 at 03:04 AM by R. Wayne Smith)

To AnAfrican and River:

I have no idea what either one of you are talking about! Is this still about the reunion? I do like your banner though River.

It seemed like a plan but Pan said he can't do it in October and having a reunion without Brotha Pan is like having potato salad without potatoes. We can still go to the march but let's just not call it a Destee Family Reunion.

I've been thinking about this, and I believe Destee is the potatoes. I'd be more like the Mayo or the Egg Yolk!

To AnAfrican and River:

I have no idea what either one of you are talking about! Is this still about the reunion? I do like your banner though River.Well, technically it actually isn't, except insofar as it is about a banner for the reunion. Sorry, "Mr. ModeratorMan", I'll be good, now! <tease>

I had originally thought to email River about this, but then thought that there might be others that might would be interested in alternative video formats.

I've been thinking about this, and I believe Destee is the potatoes. I'd be more like the Mayo or the Egg Yolk!Or mightn't that be the Relish?

Or mightn't that be the Relish?

Since I don't really eat potato salad, I'll go with your opinion!

To AnAfrican and River:

I have no idea what either one of you are talking about! Is this still about the reunion? I do like your banner though River.
Last time I looked it was about the reunion.

Go river.. go rive.. with ya skillz.. Ill where can i help out?

Go river.. go rive.. with ya skillz.. Ill where can i help out?
((((((((PoeticManifesta))))))))

Well if you see Destee anywhere round here tell her to come on over and check things out.

Sister Remby suggested that we have a bake/cook off at the reunion. I have to participate, to show ya'll ladies, how a true PanAfricanist brotha throws down in the kitchen!

If I knew the right software I guess I could turn itinto a video. Hope Pan and Destee like it too;
could we use it in our signature sister River? that might help right?

could we use it in our signature sister River? that might help right?
I don't know if it will work in our signatures. We can experiment. But first Destee has to approve it and upload the movie itself to her server. Then we can put the code in our signatures and see if it flies.

Sistah River,
You are truly brilliant !

Sistah River,
You are truly brilliant !
Hey Akilah!

Where do you want to go and when?

Hey yall i was thinkin.. how about new years.. a cruise.. a trip.. but to welcome.. in the new year together! Plenty of partying.. plenty of good times to hold us over till the next year... :toast:

Hey Akilah!
Where do you want to go and when?
I want to meet in Eatonville, Florida
( which is right up the road from Orlando ! )
during their annual Zora! Festival...
preferably in 2006 or beyond.
The city of Eatonville is one of the oldest
Incorporated "Black" towns in the country.

Check out these sites :

http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

http://www.dejaelaine.com/eaton.html

God's Peace ~

I want to meet in Eatonville, Florida
( which is right up the road from Orlando ! )
during their annual Zora! Festival...
preferably in 2006 or beyond.
The city of Eatonville is one of the oldest
Incorporated "Black" towns in the country.

Check out these sites :

http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

http://www.dejaelaine.com/eaton.html

God's Peace ~
Well our eyes are watching Destee Family:lol: I have some cousins down in Hollywood, FL.

Hey yall i was thinkin.. how about new years.. a cruise.. a trip.. but to welcome.. in the new year together! Plenty of partying.. plenty of good times to hold us over till the next year... :toast:
I like these ideas coming in. That cruise ship just might have our dreams on board:lol:

I want to meet in Eatonville, Florida
( which is right up the road from Orlando ! )
during their annual Zora! Festival...
preferably in 2006 or beyond.
The city of Eatonville is one of the oldest
Incorporated "Black" towns in the country.

Check out these sites :

http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

http://www.dejaelaine.com/eaton.html

God's Peace ~

Not a bad idea sister Akilah, I like the notion of centering the reunion around specific black cultural events or areas.

I want to meet in Eatonville, Florida
( which is right up the road from Orlando ! )
during their annual Zora! Festival...
preferably in 2006 or beyond.
The city of Eatonville is one of the oldest
Incorporated "Black" towns in the country.

Check out these sites :

http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

http://www.dejaelaine.com/eaton.html

God's Peace ~

Thanks for the links. That's a very nice festival. :D

I'm definetely about to get my premium membership now I'm lovin' this idea
oh and nyc sounds nice to me or chitown

I want to meet in Eatonville, Florida
( which is right up the road from Orlando ! )
during their annual Zora! Festival...
preferably in 2006 or beyond.
The city of Eatonville is one of the oldest
Incorporated "Black" towns in the country.

Check out these sites :

http://www.zoranealehurston.cc/

http://www.dejaelaine.com/eaton.html

God's Peace ~


Sista Akilah, I wanna meet in Da Gump, 'cause that seems like its a mighty warm place all year around - with you there, of course(smile!)

Other'n that, Zora's Eatonville or brother Oldsoul's Bronzeville would be Alright with me, too...(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

Sista Akilah, I wanna meet in Da Gump, 'cause that seems like its a mighty warm place all year around - with you there, of course(smile!)

Other'n that, Zora's Eatonville or brother Oldsoul's Bronzeville would be Alright with me, too...(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

I want the reunion to be in NYC. Gas is getting expensive, and I want to save on travel time!

I want the reunion to be in NYC. Gas is getting expensive, and I want to save on travel time!
Not to mention saving on hotel costs. My uncle Bobby won't mind letting some stray cat crash on his couch in Queens. Plus in New York you can leave your car at home and hop on a train.

I want the reunion to be in NYC. Gas is getting expensive, and I want to save on travel time!
Im all for savin money, but umm.. err.. hotels... food.. shoot.. every thing else is expensive in newyork. I say we go somewhere that has houses to rent.... like myrtle beach.. (things just are cheaper in the south) and we can rent the houses... i can see it now.. all uf us sharing houses like the real world.. lmao.. hmm.. whatchathink? Ohh yea.. buses are still cheap.. greyhound takes u almost anywhere for 25 dollars.. lol.. save the earth!

Im all for savin money, but umm.. err.. hotels... food.. shoot.. every thing else is expensive in newyork. I say we go somewhere that has houses to rent.... like myrtle beach.. (things just are cheaper in the south) and we can rent the houses... i can see it now.. all uf us sharing houses like the real world.. lmao.. hmm.. whatchathink? Ohh yea.. buses are still cheap.. greyhound takes u almost anywhere for 25 dollars.. lol.. save the earth!

New York has plenty of bargains if you know where to go. As far as hotels go, never stay in the City, you'll be paying $800 a night, and have rats! However if you book a hotel in New Jersey (Secaucus) you gave get a room for around $200, and a free shuttel to NYC (10-15 minutes tops)! Also greyhound is a heck of a lot more expensive than $25 dollars. The train is expensive too. Flying is one of the cheapest modes of transportation if you order your tickets early enough.

New York has plenty of bargains if you know where to go. As far as hotels go, never stay in the City, you'll be paying $800 a night, and have rats! However if you book a hotel in New Jersey (Secaucus) you gave get a room for around $200, and a free shuttel to NYC (10-15 minutes tops)! Also greyhound is a heck of a lot more expensive than $25 dollars. The train is expensive too. Flying is one of the cheapest modes of transportation if you order your tickets early enough.
Shoot for 200$ a nite.. you can have a condo.. out here in Virginia.. 3bedrooms at that.. how bout one of those all expense paid resorts, food.. drinks.. food.. what more can we ask for? Club med.. hedonism :whip: ...lol.. whos for it?

Shoot for 200$ a nite.. you can have a condo.. out here in Virginia.. 3bedrooms at that.. how bout one of those all expense paid resorts, food.. drinks.. food.. what more can we ask for? Club med.. hedonism :whip: ...lol.. whos for it?

Yeah but there is one major difference....we'd be in Virginia!! Who wants to pay $200 and risk getting bit by a rabid racoon?

Yeah but there is one major difference....we'd be in Virginia!! Who wants to pay $200 and risk getting bit by a rabid racoon?
Lmao.. Pan you are so crazy.. well the ratcoon aint gunna be the only one bitin people so.. :jump: look at this... (http://rds.yahoo.com/S=2766679/K=hedonism/v=2/SID=w/l=WS1/R=1/IPC=us/SHE=0/H=3/;_ylt=An4GrCx7sTLp3Uz8YAvqqzlXNyoA/SIG=11sq83et7/EXP=1120948999/*-http%3A//www.superclubs.com/brand_hedonism) Or here..superclubs.. family style resorts (http://www.superclubs.com/sc_resorts.asp)

PoeticManifesta...

I like your new avatar. It's very cute.

We can argue all day long but ya better know that I love you very much.

PoeticManifesta...

I like your new avatar. It's very cute.

We can argue all day long but ya better know that I love you very much.
Its always all love my sista.. :hammer2:
You are the gift of knowledge unknown.. i seek to absorb as much as possible.. :coffee:

I want the reunion to be in NYC. Gas is getting expensive, and I want to save on travel time!

I heard dat, good brother(smile!) We could sleep in our friggin' beds, and walk over to the jam, huh???(smile1) Yeah, I like your thinkin', good brotha!(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

I heard dat, good brother(smile!) We could sleep in our friggin' beds, and walk over to the jam, huh???(smile1) Yeah, I like your thinkin', good brotha!(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah

That's what I'm talking about man!

I heard dat, good brother(smile!) We could sleep in our friggin' beds, and walk over to the jam, huh???(smile1) Yeah, I like your thinkin', good brotha!(smile!)

Peace!
Isaiah
Yep and we folks who have family in NYC can put up one or two of the ones who don't so everybody can save on expensive hotels.

We could get a couple buckets of crabs and chill over somebody's house. What better way to get to know each other?

Yep and we folks who have family in NYC can put up one or two of the ones who don't so everybody can save on expensive hotels.

We could get a couple buckets of crabs and chill over somebody's house. What better way to get to know each other?

That's cool, until one of ya'll break my furniture....then you gots ta go!

That's cool, until one of ya'll break my furniture....then you gots ta go!
Why Brotha Pan, whatever could we be doing to break your furniture?

I'm beginning to feel weird this happens so much. Right now Earth Wind and Fire are singing
After the love games have been played
All our illusions are just a parade
And all your furniture starts to fade

Why Brotha Pan, whatever could we be doing to break your furniture?

I'm beginning to feel weird this happens so much. Right now Earth Wind and Fire are singing
After the love games have been played
All our illusions are just a parade
And all your furniture starts to fade
River.. have u seen how ppl just plop down of furniature :nono: . assuming just because it can support their weight it can.. support 200-300+ pounds a full throttle?:) jes sayn..

I'm beginning to feel weird this happens so much. Right now Earth Wind and Fire are singing
After the love games have been played
All our illusions are just a parade
And all your furniture starts to fadeI'm thinking that it just goes to show the interconnectedness of all things this side of vacuum. If we pay attention, pretty much everything can, and sometimes does, respond to things that we don't think should be connected. Of course, only those who are enlightened enough seem to notice it. I run across it all the time, be it song lyrics, a sound/riff/drumbeat in a song, a car horn, a dog bark ... and it's like birds are always talking with me.

It just shows how well connected Da Rover is to this Dear Old Mother Earth. Don't feel weird; continue to Enjoy the Blessing of Awareness that you have been Gifted with! (back to lurking, now)

I'm thinking that it just goes to show the interconnectedness of all things this side of vacuum. If we pay attention, pretty much everything can, and sometimes does, respond to things that we don't think should be connected. Of course, only those who are enlightened enough seem to notice it. I run across it all the time, be it song lyrics, a sound/riff/drumbeat in a song, a car horn, a dog bark ... and it's like birds are always talking with me.

It just shows how well connected Da Rover is to this Dear Old Mother Earth. Don't feel weird; continue to Enjoy the Blessing of Awareness that you have been Gifted with! (back to lurking, now)
Hey anAfrican!

Where ya been, man?

You think don't nobody notice when you're gone. You wrong man. Mad wrong. We notice when you're here and when you're gone so stick around and drop your knowledge on us.

Hey anAfrican!

Where ya been, man?

You think don't nobody notice when you're gone. You wrong man. Mad wrong. We notice when you're here and when you're gone so stick around and drop your knowledge on us.uh-oh - some more of that "compliment" stuff. <g> If any have ever heard of P.O.T. ( the "Prophets of Truth"), or read the liner notes on their cd called "da-funk-n-revelations", I'm the one listed as "Mad Wayne" (right after "The Smith Family", so I get two listings! [Dread is my nephew]), so being "mad wrong" comes naturally! When I'm wrong, I'm "mad wrong" and when I'm right, I'm "mad right"! :D

Thanks! I've been around; I check in once in a while; sometimes to post, mostly to glance anymore. Much too much inertia to overcome ...

(To get this back on topic)

Has anyone ever considered the idea of having the reunion in a state park, or a forest somewhere? I think it would be sweet to get to a space where we can rejoice in the knowledge being dropped by the rustling of the leaves in the breeze; full-schooled by the rythms of river rocks; connected by the mud between the toes. <shrug> `Prolly not, though; sounds like a lot more city-minded folks than country. But for those of us that have a taste of country, wouldn't that be marvelous?

How about Diablo or Ross Lake Resorts, in Whatcom County Washington? Saltwater State Park in Tacoma Wa? Out on the coast at Kalalock State Park, or hidden up in LaPush? The Olympic Rain Forest? LOL Just funnin' ya; east coast looks like the ticket, eh?

uh-oh - some more of that "compliment" stuff. <g> If any have ever heard of P.O.T. ( the "Prophets of Truth"), or read the liner notes on their cd called "da-funk-n-revelations", I'm the one listed as "Mad Wayne" (right after "The Smith Family", so I get two listings! [Dread is my nephew]), so being "mad wrong" comes naturally! When I'm wrong, I'm "mad wrong" and when I'm right, I'm "mad right"! :D

Thanks! I've been around; I check in once in a while; sometimes to post, mostly to glance anymore. Much too much inertia to overcome ...

(To get this back on topic)

Has anyone ever considered the idea of having the reunion in a state park, or a forest somewhere? I think it would be sweet to get to a space where we can rejoice in the knowledge being dropped by the rustling of the leaves in the breeze; full-schooled by the rythms of river rocks; connected by the mud between the toes. <shrug> `Prolly not, though; sounds like a lot more city-minded folks than country. But for those of us that have a taste of country, wouldn't that be marvelous?

How about Diablo or Ross Lake Resorts, in Whatcom County Washington? Saltwater State Park in Tacoma Wa? Out on the coast at Kalalock State Park, or hidden up in LaPush? The Olympic Rain Forest? LOL Just funnin' ya; east coast looks like the ticket, eh?
Yeah everybody likes the big cities on the east coast. But I'm sure we'll get to the left coast one year. After all this is our first reunion which means there'll be more.

Hello Destee,
My compliments on your continued progress. Congratulations on reaching 9,000 members. I have been monitoring and posting from time to time. We continue to fight the good fight at iZania also. You are a pioneer and role model for those of us who are committed to striving for the best for our people. Keep up your good work!

Thuso


Hello Family,

Let's plan our first Destee Family Reunion!

Meeting approximately a year from this time ... allowing us to make plans and preparations for this great event! Absolutely no plans have been made yet, only the seed planted in my mind, heart, soul and Spirit! So what do you think? When can we meet? What things should we consider?

Let's do this Family!

I'm so excited! :jumping:

:heart:

Destee

so do we have a place yet, where i get to meet all y'all at ??????

Family:

I don't know where to begin when talking about this.

Actually, I thought from the very second that I joined this site that a Family Reunion would be key to keeping us together. I know for one thing, that those members who do not get on Destee much, will become more active on the site, and everything else.

I know finances will be hard, but at least the seed has been planted; we just need it to grow!

I will just let everyone know that I, personally, am 199% for a family reunion, except, I don't think I will be going back home! LOL!

What I do know is that I will be bringing my pens, notebooks, tablets, dictionaries, a whole lot of stuff. Then again, it will take time, so I will clam down and pray for it to come soon.

CD

why dont we attend a juneteenth celebration next year, it will give us plenty of time to plan.. and lots of cultural events to attend..

why dont we attend a juneteenth celebration next year, it will give us plenty of time to plan.. and lots of cultural events to attend..Girl! Would you Please stop changing that picture?? it's gonna give me a heart attack expecting to see that fine picture again only to see one that is finer!!

Girl! Would you Please stop changing that picture?? it's gonna give me a heart attack expecting to see that fine picture again only to see one that is finer!!
Yes I need to talk to my mother. She never told me I had a twin sister.

Famblee reunion?!?
Not widdout me...
:hi:
Lots of wonderful ideas here for hot spots. If I may, I'd like to add in my suggestion. The annual Caribana festival in Canada (Toronto, Ontario). Not a high expense for this one, and hotel accomodations can be made in Detroit or other surrounding U.S. cities.

For those not familiar with Caribana (~ symbol bove the n):
"After the Civil War era, most of Canada's black population came from the former British colonies in the West Indies. The black residents of the country's largest city celebrate their ethnic origins each August with a festival called Caribana. It features parades, entertainment, reggae and steel band concerts, and Caribbean style cooking. Most activities are held on Toronto Islands Park. The area is accessible by frequent ferryboat service from the docks at the foot of Bay Street downtown."

I also like the national state park idea and the cruise idea. Someone recently raved to me about their visit to the Grand Canyon. I think it is very important that we select someplace that will be memorable not only because of our getting to meet and greet in person, but because of the setting as well. Alkebu-lan would be the ultimate, but I really don't know if I can swing that one this year or next, and I do think we should start kind of small.

Long as I'm invited, it's all good.

:grouphug:

Of course you are invited Nia...it has been too long since you've blessed the forums with your words!

Panafrica, you're just a sweetie. :blush: :blush:

I've missed you, too.

Glad to be back.

:wave: @ Destee & err'body

Panafrica, you're just a sweetie. :blush: :blush:


What can I say? It's a curse I've learned to live with!

than you can wash eachothers feet :heart:







like the holy bible sais.....



cause we are brothers and sisters..














Loveauroraflower:heart:

AWW.. AURORA.. U WANNA WASH MY OLD BUNIONS.. BLESS YA SISTAH.. :)

if i could come...






i would sister....





cause i see you as a sister :love:


and you are sweet...

and i would do it with a full loving heart....



with everyone of you..









Loveauroraflower:heart:

You'd be welcome Auroraflower.

How close are we to deciding on where and when?

There is the Robert Treat Hotel (black owned). there are also alot of black museums & parks in the area also.

where would it be?

There is the Robert Treat Hotel (black owned). there are also alot of black museums & parks in the area also.

I'm down with that...I wouldn't have to go anywhere!

where would it be?

We are still trying to decide.

We are still trying to decide.
what about Alabama? I'm sure Destee's cell mate wouldn't mind leavin so we could visit our Queen..lol...jokin but I do believe Alabama would be a good choice.

what about Alabama? I'm sure Destee's cell mate wouldn't mind leavin so we could visit our Queen..lol...jokin but I do believe Alabama would be a good choice.

Doesn't everything shut down at 8pm in Alabama? I know you are used to that Nita Mae, but I am from cities that never sleep!

Doesn't everything shut down at 8pm in Alabama? I know you are used to that Nita Mae, but I am from cities that never sleep!
:rolleyes: jive Turkey!

:rolleyes: jive Turkey!

Aren't you up past your curphew? I'm surprised you even have eletricity at 11pm!

Aren't you up past your curphew? I'm surprised you even have eletricity at 11pm!

jus

:shutup: :shutup: :shutup: :shutup: .........
lol

Greetings Sistars & Brothas

I am honored to be part of such an enlightening group of Beautiful People. I am a newbie to the group, but i am ready to jump on the paddywagon. Will this "Reuinion" be held for 2005 or 2006? And are there any age limits on children? just wondering. Well Have a Blessed day FAMILY, and Love Thyself.

Queen Abena

i would if i could.

Thankz for jumppin right in ......Queen Abena and all children welcome it's a family afair for all
not sure if we lock down a date , time or place in what year but we surely working on it stay tune
and thankz for coming aboard

ibrahim......still is hope for no date been set blessing come from many ways you never know
and it would be great if you can join us all when this day present itself thankz ..................

YIPEEEE I CAN HARDLY WAIT. I look forward to meeting everyone face 2 face. :dance:

aslong as yall make it somewhere warm in the winter! Lets do vegas?!!! Surely we can make it thrugh the cold nights if the days are warm!:weird:

/Will there be salsa music? lol

Back to the top.....:dance:

/Will there be salsa music? lol

Just for you brother Rocco, we'll play at least 30 minutes worth. Plus we'll have rice, beans, and plaintains!

Obviously, I've not been around reading and posting lately, so I havent read all of the 200 or so posts on this subject... But I thought that I would post this link if no one else has... It contains quite a few BLACK RESORT AREAS in which the family can enjoy its coming together, while supporting a BLACK BUSINESS which could use our support... The many resorts around the country can be accessed at this web address, and I hope that we will give it some consideration if we haven't already decided what we are going to... If we have, then please disregard it...

http://www.soulofamerica.com/resorts/index.html


Peace!
Isaiah

Obviously, I've not been around reading and posting lately, so I havent read all of the 200 or so posts on this subject... But I thought that I would post this link if no one else has... It contains quite a few BLACK RESORT AREAS in which the family can enjoy its coming together, while supporting a BLACK BUSINESS which could use our support... The many resorts around the country can be accessed at this web address, and I hope that we will give it some consideration if we haven't already decided what we are going to... If we have, then please disregard it...

http://www.soulofamerica.com/resorts/index.html


Peace!
Isaiah

We haven't decided yet brother Isaiah, so thank you for the info!

Well, I'm kinda late with my location suggestion. I suggest it be more inland(Mid-west) but in a warmer state. There are a few people from the West Coast. Too bad i'm in school, in April, but out in late May. Summer would be the perfect time, since children are out of school and weather is nice enough for a recreational park. i certainly plan on making it there, and getting acquainted with the family. How long will the retreat be? A few days?

Well, I'm kinda late with my location suggestion. I suggest it be more inland(Mid-west) but in a warmer state. There are a few people from the West Coast. Too bad i'm in school, in April, but out in late May. Summer would be the perfect time, since children are out of school and weather is nice enough for a recreational park. i certainly plan on making it there, and getting acquainted with the family. How long will the retreat be? A few days?

We're still in the planning stages spicy, so no suggestions are too late. Hopefully there will be some further developments soon.

I like the Africa suggestion...of course, you may need to push it up a year to give folks fund raising time and time to apply for passports and visas! It's a fab idea though.

Im medwest all the way
I think we should have it here
In the windy city
Or somewhere sunny hot
Like VA or CA or FL those states would do us good

What are the choices so far? Is anyone keeping a list of all the suggestions? Do we have enough to kind of narrow it down?

surely we do sista river, just we need to pick
one of them great location and get a date to match it !!!

surely we do sista river, just we need to pick
one of them great location and get a date to match it !!!
Then let's get busy! What shade of green are we waiting for?

Then let's get busy! What shade of green are we waiting for?maybe that "shade of green" that has dead presidents all over it? .... :look:

maybe that "shade of green" that has dead presidents all over it? .... :look:
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

This is crazy maybe we should start a comitte
Elect three or four and let them decide on a central location
Gather all the information that has been suggested and use that
Nominate some people atleast equal two males two females
Start a thread for this committee to vote on the heads of this
They plan it all out-set it out and if people choose to come they come
Why do we need this year of open tiopic for people to move
I will start the darn thread myself to nominate a committee
Since it seems no one wants to do anything but discuss
Link Below Vote For Committe

http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38872

Back Up Top

I've been gone for quite a while. but you know the turtle is still around. Waaazzzzzuuuuupppp bro. money, bro. rich,bro. aquil, bro. will (turn the gps back on, lol) sis. triniti, sis remby, sis DESTEEEEEEEEEEEEEE:flowers: !!!!!!! . I'm coming back 4 u destee, QQ:hearts1: , lolol. a reunion would be verry nice. i'm back in alabama now so when i get my stuff in line i will be coming back home to destee.



:angel: MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!!!!:angel:
TURTLE

I've been gone for quite a while. but you know the turtle is still around. Waaazzzzzuuuuupppp bro. money, bro. rich,bro. aquil, bro. will (turn the gps back on, lol) sis. triniti, sis remby, sis DESTEEEEEEEEEEEEEE:flowers: !!!!!!! . I'm coming back 4 u destee, QQ:hearts1: , lolol. a reunion would be verry nice. i'm back in alabama now so when i get my stuff in line i will be coming back home to destee.



:angel: MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!!!!:angel:
TURTLE


Hi Brother Turtle !!! :kiss: :flirt: :kiss:

I thought you had left me forever! YaaaaaaaaaaaY You're Back ! :love:

You had registered under another name recently, and became a Premium Member under it too, right?? Do you want your old name back ??!! Did you forget your password or sump'n ... ???

I Love You Brother Turtle and am looking forward to hearing you play some music for us in voice video chat (http://destee.com/chat) again soon!

Let me know about that password and stuff.

Welcome Home!

:heart:

Destee

Yes i did, lol. but i'll start it under what i got now. Check yo email, QQ. i'll let u know whats up. :ohmy: that pic of you looks GOOD!!!! LOLOLOL

Well I guess this was just a thought
Nice idea though

hey.. okay .. so lets do this..

how about an affordable resort stay.. that way we can bungalow up.. (no freeky deeky yall)
also it would provide us with time and space to interact with eachother in a relaxed invorrment.... and food.. man.. we can have a layout in each joint.. The resort area must have some cultural things to do as well.. anyone in for volunteering? Maybe with a local.... something or another..
I think we need to implement all this stuff weve been ssaying fior years into this trip..
i say a 5 night stay would do..

imma get to gether a list of possible places... all input is welcome!

But to raise money... id suggest that we get some folk together and design a t-shirt.. not just for us.. but for others as well.. with the destee.com address on it. Im thinking memorible quotes by blk folk.. with an enpowering design...and/or pictures.. this money raise would be used to offset fees... such as van rentals.. and an at least one dinner. the more the merrier......

hey.. okay .. so lets do this..

how about an affordable resort stay.. that way we can bungalow up.. (no freeky deeky yall)
also it would provide us with time and space to interact with eachother in a relaxed invorrment.... and food.. man.. we can have a layout in each joint.. The resort area must have some cultural things to do as well.. anyone in for volunteering? Maybe with a local.... something or another..
I think we need to implement all this stuff weve been ssaying fior years into this trip..
i say a 5 night stay would do..

imma get to gether a list of possible places... all input is welcome!

But to raise money... id suggest that we get some folk together and design a t-shirt.. not just for us.. but for others as well.. with the destee.com address on it. Im thinking memorible quotes by blk folk.. with an enpowering design...and/or pictures.. this money raise would be used to offset fees... such as van rentals.. and an at least one dinner. the more the merrier......


Good Idea but no Freaky Deeky Dam:yesno:
Im still thinking-LOL

i say we come up with a place by the end of this month.. if oppl object they must post another option within 2days...
complete with all the details of this location.. included within our original location.. so yall wont jus tgo objectin without a cause. Knowing the work theyd have to do.

I say have it Illinois
No just because I live here
Yet there is alot of history here
There is alot to learn coming here
Alot poetry lounges for us to go to
Plenty of museums to learn our culture
Easily accessable in my personal opinion
Chicago

Are there any other suggestions???
Do we have a time frame when we want to have this narrowed down??

wELL I NEED MORE THAN ALOTTA HISTORY.. IF ONE DESIGNATES A CITY.. GIVE AT LEAST 2 HISTORICAL BLK RELATED SITES..
AND THREE PLACES WHERE WE COULD DO THIS... I REALLY THINK WE SHOULD STICK TO RESORTS.. CAUSE THAT SEEMS TO BE THE BETTER WAY TO DO IT.. PRIVACY AND FREEDOM AT THE SAME TIME.

i SAY TEXAS..
http://www.southerndecadence.net/new-orleans-history.htm

Of the estimated 35,000 cowboys that worked the ranches and rode the trails, between five and nine thousand or more was said to have been Black. They participated in almost all of the drives northward, and was assigned to every job except that of trail boss. One historian noted that there had been a few cattle drives where the entire crews were black except for the trail boss.

THE REAL STORY OF THE YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS THAT NOBODY KNOWS.. BUT EVERYONE SINGS THE SONG....
http://www.utexas.edu/world/texasblackhistory/YellowRose.html

At this point whatever the majority decides I'm in. Since brother Tantrum and sister River have decided to step up and take charge, I'll follow their lead.

how about ga atl there's plenty to do there.:hearts1:

How about Virginia Beach, Va?

Why Chicago


With its sizzling jazz and blues, substantial middle class, and political clout, Chicago's black community rivaled Harlem's in the 1920s and 30s. Drawn by the city's meatpacking houses, railway companies, and steel mills, the black population in Chicago skyrocketed from 44,000 in 1910 to 235,000 in 1930. In 1928 the first black congressman since Reconstruction, Republican Oscar De Priest, was elected. In the 1930s the Democratic party machine took control, diminishing black political strength. The city remained segregated. In 1966 Martin Luther King, Jr., began the Chicago Freedom Movement to push for integrated housing, while Jesse Jackson launched Operation Breadbasket to increase black employment. Serious riots rocked Chicago in 1966 and 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Also more info
Of Our Historic Brozeville Area
http://www.bronzevilleonline.com/

Also Our African American Museum
The Dusable Museum
www.dusablemuseum.org

I agree with River we have had plenty of cities
Nominated in these 23 pages we should just narrow
It down from these cities and vote on the ones with have

Here is the list of cities
a cruise - karmashines
Africa - Destee
Prince George’s county, MD - karmashines
Alabama - onepoetsought
Orlando, FL - akilah
Eatonville, FL - akilah
Chicago - rich
New York City - panafrica
Hillside Inn Resort & Conference Center America's First African-American Owned Resort. Near Marshall's Creek, PA. - mzblackangel
Jamaica, NY - rive
Atlanta - akilah
Norfold,Virginia poeticManifesta
Las Vegas - onepoetsought
Oakland, CA - blazor454
Washingtond D.C. - moorfius
South Caroline - bluewater
Juneteenth celebration - poeticManifesta
Detroit - nia maishani
Newark NJ - little257622

This is what we should really be going off of

Hey brotha Tantrum,

Let's start thinking about exactly how we will narrow it down. I had suggested a series of polls with a link to the polls in all the forums so everyone can vote. Then we can take the winners from each poll and put them together like finalists till we get down to the one we want.

Maybe you can think of another way you'd like to do it. Brotha Pan has officially recruited us so I want to hear every idea you have about how to do this so we can put our heads together and see what works best.

Tusla, Oklahoma: Black WallStreet.

if i remember correctly, Oklahoma was originally intended for freed Africans and "Native Americans".

<shrug> not being programmed into the "money is all" crap; i would find it very difficult to get to most any place. particularly if flying is required; ain't doing no airports!!

(i must be at the low graphics site again ... nslookup can't seem to find destee.com or destee.org! had to get here by way of IP address. even still, can't get to places around here that look for destee.com ... just flat weird. but i guess i don't really mind any more.

ain't my name server's fault; it does get an answer from destee.com and destee.org name servers - both indicating "issues" with reverse lookup ... but i guess, after over 25 years of messing around with this stuff, i don't know what i'm talking about ...)

I think all is needed is to post a poll of all the cities right here
in this forum and see which one get the most votes and go from
that point to setting a date .........just post a poll here in this one .

Chicago have a lot to offer .....

lol@ bid.. u thinkin the same thing i was orginially thinking arent ya buddy. But the only resort in virginia beach would be mandalay bay.. and thats 1200 a night.. for a one bedroom... i really think the whole resort enviorment suits us best cause less money would be spent on going out n eatin n stuff.. and it provides many social enviorments for us to interact.



How about Virginia Beach, Va?

lol.. look at u plagarizin.. lol.. good deed thats what i was looking for.. caus enot all ppl know about these places.. i for one dont know much about chicago.. besides the facht that its not really windy.. lol. thank you!
:thinking:
:thanks:


In addition...
I think mzblkangels' idea of the 1st blk owned resort is a great idea as well!


Why Chicago


With its sizzling jazz and blues, substantial middle class, and political clout, Chicago's black community rivaled Harlem's in the 1920s and 30s. Drawn by the city's meatpacking houses, railway companies, and steel mills, the black population in Chicago skyrocketed from 44,000 in 1910 to 235,000 in 1930. In 1928 the first black congressman since Reconstruction, Republican Oscar De Priest, was elected. In the 1930s the Democratic party machine took control, diminishing black political strength. The city remained segregated. In 1966 Martin Luther King, Jr., began the Chicago Freedom Movement to push for integrated housing, while Jesse Jackson launched Operation Breadbasket to increase black employment. Serious riots rocked Chicago in 1966 and 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Also more info
Of Our Historic Brozeville Area
http://www.bronzevilleonline.com/

Also Our African American Museum
The Dusable Museum
www.dusablemuseum.org

I agree with River we have had plenty of cities
Nominated in these 23 pages we should just narrow
It down from these cities and vote on the ones with have

Here is the list of cities
a cruise - karmashines
Africa - Destee
Prince George’s county, MD - karmashines
Alabama - onepoetsought
Orlando, FL - akilah
Eatonville, FL - akilah
Chicago - rich
New York City - panafrica
Hillside Inn Resort & Conference Center America's First African-American Owned Resort. Near Marshall's Creek, PA. - mzblackangel
Jamaica, NY - rive
Atlanta - akilah
Norfold,Virginia poeticManifesta
Las Vegas - onepoetsought
Oakland, CA - blazor454
Washingtond D.C. - moorfius
South Caroline - bluewater
Juneteenth celebration - poeticManifesta
Detroit - nia maishani
Newark NJ - little257622

This is what we should really be going off of

Akilah, I second your nomination of Atlanta. Afrika would be an absolutely wonderful place for the gathering but the price is really steep and we have to chose someplace that people can afford to get to. There are a couple of reasons I think that Atlanta is a good choice.
1.) Since so many of us have roots in the South. going downsouth would be a cheaper way to get close to our North AmeriKKKan roots.
2.) Atlanta holds lots of historically significant for us. And there are some really good historically important places to visit. The King Center etc.
3.)Atlanta is a big enough city where everyone can do things that fit their tastes. If you want to eat at an expensive restaurant, you can. If you want to eat with me at Mickey D's cause you broke too, lets go get some apple pies(2 for $1).
4.)Atlanta is well known as a place where many upper middle class Blacks live. I expect that there would be a strong cultural environment set up for them to enjoy. We could take in some of that.
5.)I'm sure they got some good clubs so I could go out at night get my mack on.

I think that a big hurdle for many of us will be finances. For those of us who can easily afford to go most places, there's no problem. But I would hope that this event would try to accomodate as many people as possible. So cost is a major issue. I actually thought that there might be some of us who can afford to get there, but maybe need some help for food and lodging. I thought to myself, If I could find rooms for say $50 - $70 per night, I could get two of those. If both rooms could accomodate three adults, me , and 5 other people could have a place to stay for the weekend. I could even afford to feed all 6 of us at Mickey D's all weekend(or we could go to the rib joint, git us some perch dinners wit fries, and a little tiny cup a slaw, and mild sauce, and a grape pop). So for 5 people, if you can just get there, your room and food is taken care of. We might need to have all the people who can sponsor a room, or who can let two other people stay in their room, put their names on a list. And people who can get there, but need a place to stay, can put their names on another list. Nita don't work. She can keep the lists. Just keep it anonymous.

Now you have to think, there's more to traveling than just a room and food. Who pays for the tickets at the MLK Center, what about cab and bus fare. Who gon buy all the food for the picnic?? What about drinks at the club??? (yeah I'm gon be at da club drankin)

It's not as easy as it sounds. I know some people won't think it's wise to go out of town depending on someone you don't even know for food. It could go really bad if someone who was sponsoring didn't come through. But it's just something to think about. I just was trying to figure out a way to get as many of us there as possible.


I checked air, bus and hotel rates. I used the dates June 23, 2006 (Friday) through June 25, 2006(Sunday). From NY you can take a Greyhound bus to ATL for $189.00 round trip. But if you purchase 7 days in advance you pay $159.00. From Chicago it's $174.00. There are hotels with rates in the $59 - $79 a night range. They are decent. It can be done on the cheap.

So thats my bright idea. It has holes but I was kind of thinking outloud.

(just kidding Nita, you know i'm crazy)


Malik

I think all is needed is to post a poll of all the cities right here
in this forum and see which one get the most votes and go from
that point to setting a date .........just post a poll here in this one .

Chicago have a lot to offer .....
I'm ready to do this right now. I will talk to Destee about it tonight to see what she says about how long the poll should be open and other details.

It's gonna happen. So let it be written. So let it be done.

Alright so thus far we have...

New York, NY

PG County MD

Mobile, AL

Chicago, IL

Eatonville, FL

Orlando, FL

Las Vegas, NV

Norfolk, VA

Oakland, CA

Washington DC

South Carolina- Oyotunji African Village

Toronto/Ontario, Canada

Newark, NJ

Atlanta, GA

Virgina Beach, VA

Tulsa, OK

Africa

Caribbean (cruise)

NOW... as I was re-reading the threads many people were for more than one or two even three places. There are a number of issues that need to be addressed.

1. Are there anymore suggestions for locations? If so... when would there be a submittal deadline?

2. Once the lists are final, everyone who DID reply OR voted "yes" to the reunion should choose TWO locations on the list as their "top two" so as to narrow the list down.

3. Who is in charge of maintaining all this?

anywho... I'm still otay for goin :read: long as I know when & where ahead of time to plan, schedule, & prepare. :read:

I want to be somewhere beautiful.. thats away from the hustle n bustle.. but still a short drive to it. Id prefer this enviorment.. so ppl wont be so inclined to go off on their own.. but yet... mingle locally with others in our family... theres no reason for us not to have a great conversation/ stime with each of our brothers n sisters.

Triniti.. im really looking foward to seeeing you girl.. cause we been rolling since.. I got to the forums... I know its going to be a blast!

Well be.. the social team.. lol.. makin sure errybody gettin to kno erry body.

good question Trin.......i guess we should just roll with these cities
and narrow it down ..........two places to pick from is good too .....
i agree wit dat
A poll can be done to pick two choices on the cities and we see from
that point .
There was never a person in charge but who is willing to step up and help
make it all happen i see Tantrum & sista River have stepped it up and look
like sista Poetic have stepped it up and i'm ready to step it up on this event.

I take it rich will be actually showing his face at the reunion yall... hell be the one that we all will be askin.... who dat! .... Ill get my hello my name is tags ready now.:deal:



good question Trin.......i guess we should just roll with these cities
and narrow it down ..........two places to pick from is good too .....
i agree wit dat
A poll can be done to pick two choices on the cities and we see from
that point .
There was never a person in charge but who is willing to step up and help
make it all happen i see Tantrum & sista River have stepped it up and look
like sista Poetic have stepped it up and i'm ready to step it up on this event.

Just remember i'll be the short guy ! nope i'm not tall at all
ya right poetic i'll be indeed there in the white .

What do we have plan for the weekend ?

Exactly what is the status of the Family Reunion? If there is going to be a Family Reunion then I can be counted upon in being in attendance. I'm not so much as interested in the location of the Family Reunion as I am in how much participation it is will garner.

I've been to several Family Reunions (or offlines as they are commonly referred as), and my experiences have shown me that the vast majority of individuals will give lip service in support of one but in reality very few will actually attend. This Family Reunion discussion has been kick around to the point of ad nauseam. Now is the time for action and less talk. At this point we should be discussing:

1. Who is going to be on the planning committee.

2. The committee should select the location.

3. The hotel accommodations and prices presented to the participates along with a list of events and activities that will be scheduled.

Depending on the group size and time of year, discounts on lodging and meals can be negotiated at a reasonable price. A couple of years ago I helped sponsor one in Virginia Beach. We had a fairly large group which consisted of a little of a hundred people. The beachfront hotel we were staying in gave us a 35% discount on rooms we had blocked off, free breakfast, meal discounts and a large conference room. The deal we negotiated was what I deemed to be reasonable but I also realize that what is considered reasonable can be highly subjective. However, with that said, confident prices can be held to the point that they can be affordable to the ones who are truly interested in attending.

If we are going to do this dayum thang then lets do it! If not ... then this discussion needs to cease.

See the open forum.. there has been a poll posted!

Poetic...post the link in here as well so everybody can go to the poll
faster and easy then search for it ..........Thankz sis.

Yup post for what city
You would like it in
Much Love Fam

http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40409:ref: vote where you would like the reunion yall!

Repeated posting of a poll serves no purpose whatsoever unless one is trying to pad their post numbers. I suggest that someone assume the helm and provide the needed leadership to kick this off. This Family reunion talk has been going on for nearly a year ... I think that is long enough.

Repeated posting of a poll serves no purpose whatsoever unless one is trying to pad their post numbers. I suggest that someone assume the helm and provide the needed leadership to kick this off. This Family reunion talk has been going on for nearly a year ... I think that is long enough.

This has already been done

well the city with the most votes will be our spot !
and everyone else will have to follow that lead .....

Thankz poetic for the link sista queen

Select the city and do the dang thang!!! What time frame are we talking about?

Select the city and do the dang thang!!! What time frame are we talking about?

All you have to do is check
This link http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40409
Will give you all the info you need

All you have to do is check
This link http://destee.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40409
Will give you all the info you need

Okay, but I'm with bidwhist on this one... am I missing something :read: I dont see where it says a DEADLINE for location :read: or is there one? :confused: