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Barbara Bertram Apr 13, 2013 at 09:06 PM

We are going to be in the group that tours Switzerland by Rail with Road Scholar starting August 12th. Anyone else out there going to be with us? Barb and Lanny Bertram, Avon, Indiana
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Tom Guilfoy Apr 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Hi Barb & Lanny ~ I'm planning to take the same trip. Have been planning it for years. My first RS trip. Hope the weather is great. Tom
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Barbara Bertram Apr 14, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Hi Tom-- where are you going to be traveling from? We are flying direct to Zurich out of Chicago. We have traveled with RS to Italy and it was a fabulous trip--hoping for the same in Switzerland! Got our fingers crossed for good weather too.
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Leslie Walker Apr 14, 2013 at 10:45 PM

Hello Barb and Tom, My husband Ron and I will be on the Aug 12 trip. We're from Macomb, IL and looking forward to our first RS trip. Nice to meet you all!
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Leslie Walker May 08, 2013 at 03:10 PM

We'e flying out of Atlanta on Delta. Anyone else?


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Peter W, Frey Mar 26, 2013 at 05:51 PM

I'm looking forward to meet all of you on the first morning after your arrival in Lucerne (I'll give the first two presentations in the program). Have a safe trip to Switzerland!
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Tom Guilfoy Apr 14, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Hi Peter ~ I just registered. Look forward to meeting you on 8/13. I'm traveling solo. Tom


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Norma Racey Jan 18, 2013 at 04:04 PM

Not sure how this discussion board works, but my husband and I are scheduled for the Switzerland by Rail excursion beginning 9/4/13. Is there anyone else out there participating on this trip?
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Judi Lemon Jan 19, 2013 at 11:32 PM

This is Judi and Ralph from Seattle WA. We are looking forward to this trip.
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Norma Racey Jan 22, 2013 at 04:23 PM

Hi Judi and Ralph. Thanks for responding. Have you ever taken a trip with road scholar before? My husband has, but this is my first one.
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Judi Lemon Feb 03, 2013 at 01:21 PM

Yes. This is the 2nd one internationally with Road Scholar. We have done others internationally and rate Road Scholar at the top of the list.
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John Azelvandre Apr 20, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Mary and I are looking forward to the Sept. 4 tour of Switzerland. We are flying out of JFK for this, our 10th road Scholar/Elderhostel Tour. We're looking forward to meeting all of you.
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Henry Sommer May 12, 2013 at 12:04 AM

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Henry Sommer May 12, 2013 at 12:08 AM

My wife Miriam and I are late sign-aboards for the 4 Sept departure date. Believe we were lucky to pick up two slots previously assigned to others who cancel. At any rate, we will be flying out of Seattle, whwhere we live. BTW, I go by Joe, not my first name of Henry.
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David Hutchison Jun 05, 2013 at 02:00 AM

My wife, Lib, and I are scheduled for the September 4th trip flying out of LAX to Zurich. We live in southern CA in Rancho Mirage, CA. This is our first Road Scholar trip. Dave Hutchison


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Brian Clark Jan 04, 2013 at 01:09 PM

RE: June 10 program - Anyone flying from Kennedy on the 10th at 5pm ?
Brian & Chris Lake Orion MI
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Brian Clark Feb 01, 2013 at 08:25 PM

Hi Leslie, Didn't know there was a direct flight from Chicago. Road Scholar routed us thru NYC. Will you be meeting the group in Zurich for the arranged transfer to Lucern?
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Brian Clark Feb 01, 2013 at 08:26 PM

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Leslie Walker Feb 05, 2013 at 06:43 PM

Yes, we will arrive about 11:00 am. We fly to Chicago from Peoria, IL. This will be our first trip to Switzerland. How about you?
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Brian Clark Feb 05, 2013 at 09:03 PM

Yes, our first time to Switzerland. We picked Switzerland for a 50th anniversary present to ourselves.
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Leslie Walker Feb 08, 2013 at 07:13 PM

Congratulations! We just had our 45th. We look forward to meeting you!
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Linda Schroeder Feb 10, 2013 at 09:42 PM

Hi Brian and Leslie. My husband Jerry and I will also be on the June 10 trip. We are flying out of JFK a day early (leaving on the 9th) to allow a day for jet lag. We're staying near the airport and will meet you all on the 11th for the transfer.
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Linda Schroeder Feb 10, 2013 at 09:43 PM

We're from Sacramento, but we're flying to NY a few days early to visit our children and grandchildren before heading on.
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Brian Clark Feb 10, 2013 at 10:15 PM

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Brian Clark Feb 10, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Hi Linda,
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Brian Clark Feb 10, 2013 at 10:17 PM

Smart move to rest & recover from the long, overnight flight.
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Leslie Walker Feb 15, 2013 at 04:41 PM

So far we are Leslie, my husband Ron, Brian, Linda, and Jerry. We live in Macomb, IL, but are originally from Southern Calif--Long Beach and San Marino. So that's 3 Californians! It seems like everyone is from somewhere else these days...
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Leslie Walker Feb 15, 2013 at 04:42 PM

No, I mean 4 Californians. Brian? Any California in you?
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Margaret Jennings Mar 04, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Hello! This is Peggy Jennings. My husband David Calhoun and I will be on the June 10 trip. It's our honeymoon trip! (And YES, we do qualify age-wise for Road Scholar trips!) We are looking forward to it! We are flying from Harrisburg, PA to Dulles and then Dulles to Zurich.
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Brian Clark Mar 04, 2013 at 11:49 AM

Congratulations honeymooners. Chris & I look forward to traveling Switzerland in June with Leslie, Ron, Linda & Jerry.
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Brian Clark Mar 04, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Anyone else "out there" joining us for the June trip to Switzerland?
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Linda Schroeder Mar 17, 2013 at 11:43 PM

Leslie, I grew up in Long Beach, and now we live in northern California. Looking forward to meeting you all.
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Leslie Walker Apr 14, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Hi All, we have had to change plans and won't be on the June 10 trip after all. Had to reschedule for the August 12 trip. I hope you all have a great time!


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Margot Leroy Sep 01, 2012 at 08:36 PM

Hi Fellow Travelers,
This is Richard and Margot from Troy, Michigan. We are arriving two days earlier to visit a friend in Basel. Flying on Lufthansa to Frankfurt so I hope the flight attendant strike situation is resolved as the eight hour strike last Friday has caused a real mess. This is our first Road Scholar trip so are are looking forward to all the scenic wonders.


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Charmayne Bischel Jul 28, 2012 at 06:48 PM

Hello! I am Charmayne - from Oregon - doing the Sept. 5-20 trip & really looking forward to it.
Was hoping to 'meet' other fellow travelers on this discussion board.
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Mary Beth Raether Aug 20, 2012 at 08:40 PM

Hello Charmayne! We are Gary and Mary from Wisconsin. We will also be on the Sept 5-20 trip and are looking forward to it.
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Charmayne Bischel Aug 23, 2012 at 02:10 PM

Hi Mary & Gary! Looking forward to meeting you in person. Looks like we'll have a variety of weather - packing will be a challenge. See you soon!
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Charmayne Bischel Aug 23, 2012 at 10:11 PM

What city are you flying out from? We're going out from Newark.
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Mary Beth Raether Aug 24, 2012 at 01:48 PM

Hi Charmayne, We are flying from Central Wisconsin to Chicago and then to Switzerland. We have one of the latest arrivals.
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Donald Griffith Aug 29, 2012 at 09:41 PM

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Donald Griffith Aug 29, 2012 at 09:43 PM

Hi All, We are flying Albany,NY, Washington, to Zurich. Looking forward to the train rides and Switzerland. See you all soon.
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Charmayne Bischel Aug 29, 2012 at 09:55 PM

Hi Donald - you'll be getting into Zurich about 35 minutes before myself & Carolyn. See you there!
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Jeannie Bradley Sep 01, 2012 at 04:34 PM

Hello Everyone. We are Jeannie & Sterling Bradley from Cleveland, OH. We are going out of Newark also. I am getting excited! Our first with RS and for thatn matter, our first trip outside business trips!! Looking forward to meeting each of you.
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Henry Sommer May 14, 2013 at 12:45 AM

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Henry Sommer May 14, 2013 at 12:51 AM

Charmayne- Add two more Pacific Northwesterners; my wife Miriam and I (Joe) are from the Seattle area. Been thrice to various parts of Germany and italy. This is our first overseas RoadScholar program. Look forward to meeting all of you earlier registrants. We may choose to fly into Zurich a day early to allow recoupment time from jet lag. BTW, I use my middle name of Joe, not my first shown above.
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David Hutchison Jun 05, 2013 at 02:04 AM

My wife, Lib, and I are scheduled for the Sept. 5th trip flying out of LAX on the 4th arriving in Zurich on the 5th. We live in southern CA in Rancho Mirage, Road Scholar trip. Dave Hutchison


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Dorothy Tardiff Nov 05, 2010 at 09:49 AM

Am considering this program in 2011. Would like to read your report and opinion.


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