I'll send you one of Bonnie's "virtual drinks". YUM!

Since the regulators will be there, are there any questions anyone wants us to try to get answered?

Questions I would like to have answered:

#1: When are they going to take RESPA away from HUD?

At last year's RCC during the FRB Up Close & Personal session, someone stood up (Was that you David?) and said: "Please, Pleeeeese, I beg you, take RESPA away from HUD." It was a memorable moment with wide spread laughter. We waited anxiously for the possibility of a yes answer, but the FRB said they couldn't do that.

It wasn't me, but I was there cheering them on. I can keep hoping though HUD either issues guidance or gives it up.

I'm in too, how could I miss the fun!

Count me in. Originally thought that I would not be there until Monday, but plans change again and I will be in Sunday. I used to live in NOLA and my absolute favorite place to eat is Pascal Manales' (Garden District). The BBQ shrimp are as large as your hand and to die for---makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Reservations are a very good idea!!

Don't leave without me!

David, I'll get your drink for you!

Ken, bring your examiners with you. We'll all enjoy the learning experience.

I look forward to seeing old friends (i.e. Patricia) and meeting everyone that has made my life much easier by sharing their knowledge & wisdom.

It's been nearly 20 years since I've been to NOLA. Can't wait to sample the great food again! Some of the restaurants that I remember are: Commander's Palace & Pascal's Manale (barbecued shrimp)in the Garden District, and Mosca's, which is across the river in Gretna, LA (I think).

If you've never been to the French Quarter (Bourbon St.), you have to go, at least once. Depending on your taste, you may never want to go back, but you must go once.

I will be there and look forward to the get together

My wife and I'll be coming into NO on Friday. I'm going to try to make the Sunday BOL gathering. It sounds great!

Count me in on the fun and games. I will be arriving Friday, May 31st. Has anyone organized dinner that evening. Would love to joint any group that's planning a get together that evening.

I'll be getting in around 2:00 Sunday. I'd love to meet all of you, you've helped me so much. This is my first time to New Orleans....can't wait.

FYI -- for those of you who don't subscribe to the email Compliance Briefings, we have announced that we will be going to The Court of Two Sisters.

I'll be there too. Arriving Saturday morning. Does anyone recommend particular shows or tours? I was thinking Pete Fountain for one night, but haven't looked into it yet. First visit - and it's so short!

For those of you whose will have a spouse or friend accompanying you to New Orleans, please note that they are welcome at the BOL get-together.

P.S. Susan, Pete Fountain's show is wonderful. We have two of his CDs. There's a gravesite tour that is interesting. The horse and buggy drivers down in Jackson Square do great tours and they're so relaxing. I'd recommend quizzing people as they get off the carriages to ask them about how good their driver was. Some are "personality plus" with lots of good info. Others aren't.

I'll be attending, but my plane doesn't arrive until about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Hopefully, I'll catch up with you later that evening!

Took a "gator" tour with Gray Line a couple of years ago. It was VERY exciting. Also toured one or two plantation homes with Gray Line.

The list of BOL users attending has grown. Here's another recap:

CAnderson - Mississippi
Julie Bailey - Alaska
Susan Bartel - Newton, Kansas
Kathleen Blanchard - Pennsylvania
Paul Brinker - Omaha, Nebraska
Debbie C. (Clayborn) - Muncie, Indiana
Patricia C. - Fort Worth, Texas
kcarter - Elk River, Minnesota
Michelle D. (Delorier) - Southern California
Melissa H. - unknown
Kinsey (Paula Kinsey) - Houston, Texas
Bill Ludwig - New York, New York
Al Miller - Fremont, California
David J. Mulkerin - Bloomingdale, Illinois
Louise Schmelzer - unknown
Tonya Schomaker - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
jsears - unknown
skinnyminny (gumpster) - unknown, although Purgatory is listed as location.
Tina Sweet-Williams - Marysville, California
tressaj - unknown
Allan Virr - unknown
Louvera Walden - Moultrie, Georgia
cwilliams - Des Moines, Iowa
Andy Zavoina - Killeen, Texas

Anyone else attending?

P.S. to Ken Holmes - If you can't bring the examiners with you as Andy suggested, can you attend anyway by giving the examiners a 3 day "notice of hold" on "your availability"?

I'll be there.

Lestie Glover, CRCM
Lubbock, Texas

I would love to finally meet some of you as you have become part of my daily life.

This is a great idea.
Yasmin Jessa

Count me in. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

I'd like to add that I'm jealous...maybe next year I can go.

Have a wonderful time!

I am also very jealous. I got a chance to met Mary at KC but I sure would like to meet the rest of you daily contributors. I plan to go next year. I suppose after the seminar we get to hear all of the stories from you guys, right? We expect a report.