Hi, everyone,

The following is an announcement that first appeared on ABBAMAIL, but it
applies to all ABBA fans everywhere who may be willing to trek to Dallas a
month from now for an informal ABBA gathering. The details are as follows:


>The Dallas Regional ABBA Gathering (D.R.A.G.)
>
>Thanks to the folks who responded with their opinions about a possible
>Dallas Regional ABBA Gathering (DRAG). So far we have interested parties
>not only from Texas and Oklahoma, but also from Chicago and Denver!
>Fantastic!
>
>I still haven't heard from the Oklahoma City folks (you could carpool) or
>anyone from Kansas (Jack Wong), Arkansas, or Louisiana.
>
>Hello? Anybody there? We would LOVE to have you!
>
>
>
>So, here's the deal...
>
>DRAG Date: Saturday 4 March 2000 (This works better for some)
>
>DRAG Time: Noon (to allow driving time for those coming Saturday morning)
>
>DRAG Place:
> Lucky's Café
> 3531 Oak Lawn Avenue
> Dallas, Texas 75219
> Phone: 214.522.3500
>
> From Points North via I-35 south:
> Take I-35 (I-35E at this point) south almost to downtown Dallas.
> Take the Oak Lawn exit and go left (East) on Oak Lawn.
> You will pass several stop lights, the last being Lemmon Avenue.
> Lucky's is one block past Lemmon on the left. Parking behind.
>
> From Points South via I-35 North and Points West via I-30 East:
> Take I-35 (I-35E at this point) north to just past downtown Dallas.
> Take the Oak Lawn exit and go right (East) on Oak Lawn.
> You will pass several stop lights, the last being Lemmon Avenue.
> Lucky's is one block past Lemmon on the left. Parking behind.
>
> From Points South via I-45 North and Points East via I-30 West:
> Take I-45/US-75 north to just past downtown Dallas.
> (Note I-45 ends but the road turns into US-75 in downtown Dallas)
> Take the Lemmon Avenue exit and go left (north-ish) on Lemmon Ave.
> After several stoplights you will come upon a light at Oak Lawn.
> Turn right on Oak Lawn.
> Lucky's is one block from Lemmon on the left. Parking behind.
>
>
>Around 2:00 pm, we will head to my place for a video/music fest of
>rareties, oddities, and favorites.
>
>
>* If you can't make the dinner, feel free to attend the fest at my place.
>E-mail me privately for directions.
>
>* If you are coming from a long distance (Ted) and wish to arrive on
>Friday, let me know and we can get you set up either on the floor at my
>place or in a hotel that's in your budget.
>
>I look forward to meeting everyone in person.
>Take care,
>
>Jason Swan
>Dallas, Texas USA


Hope to see y'all there!
Jason