family get together with no excuses. (period point blank)

So me, myself, and I (Paul and a little bit of Carla's idea) I'm going to be done with working at embassies around the world in DECEMBER 2013. That is also the same time I will be state side (back in America). So I was thinking that it would be a perfect (can't be anymore of an advance notice) for everyone to START SAVING NOW so we can have a CHRISTMAS together as a big family. This does not have to be a, need to buy a gift for everyone type of thing....(we could do a Secret Santa or just bring yourselves)....the FAMILY TOGETHERNESS is a gift in it self. This will be in Florida, whose ever home is willing to house the FEAST (bring your best recipes and food to the table) (hint hint: obviously shrimp). So you have the who, what, when, where, and why. If anyone needs some saving tips or anything like that, I'm sure there some financial gurus amongst our family (CARLA), that would be willing to post some comments up of how to save for this. I would be willing to drive to Florida from New Jersey if anyone has that as an only option. PLEASE PLEASE spread the news now so this can happen. I know that most of the young cousins of today have almost never spend time with each other. Also a lot of the uncles and aunts are becoming grand parents these days (Ana & Denton, or Lolly & Pops). Not to mention the grandparents who almost never see their grandchildren. So you owe it to yourselves, your children, and your parents to make this happen. I will even pay for someones tickets I do not mind (need to know in advance though). ANYONE (Portugal family, Chicago family, New Jersey family, Texas family, Louisiana family) is all invite. Even close family friends (make them come so again spread the word). Well I will let the comments fly for the coming years. So I hope you all have ideas for fun and time to learn how cook a better recipe than my grandmas (tia elizabeth lucia africano da costa veloso's) shimp. Mark your calenders and tell your boss you need a vacation.