Verb conjugation of "defect" in English

About the meeting dates: Can I propose something between August 24 and September 26 (in around 10 weeks)? Should I book 2 or 3 full days in the hotel. Gabriella will have enough experience by then.
Well, you're already here ... would you ever have thought that I'm a member in facebook? You are a funny guy. What else is happening? Did you already settle down in your new country of choice?
Great that you've written me back so quickly. I want to be your pen pal and we could help each other. I am looking for people who could help me learn Spanish, with focus on conversations.