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Congratulations Cathi Lind.
You have been selected to work your ass off to satisfy all of us whinning, self centered, un-appriciative, and downright nasty clusterheads.
You lucky gal you!
OUCH Convention 2003 will be the first weekend in August in upstate New York
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #2 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 3:31pm » |
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Congratulations Cat!
Though you are a sharp shooter and are already on the ball - my offer to assist you in, any way I can, stands.
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #3 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 4:21pm » |
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OK. I'll start putting together info for the web page.
Cat - let me know when there is a specific date and if there are any kind of group rates at the resort.
Need info on travel (airports) and auto rental.
Registration fee amount?
Do we want all the registrations to go to the Treasurer?
I could look at establishing a new account with IBill so people could regiter with a credit card.
After that, I'm just gonna sit in the back row making armpit noises with Jonny!
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #4 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 4:23pm » |
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Thatababy Don!
Way to go, picking a site so close to a major airport! ;D
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #5 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 4:32pm » |
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on Jan 13th, 2003, 4:23pm, Slammy wrote:Thatababy Don!
Way ;D to go, picking a site so close to a major airport! ;D
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Question: Is the convention site Thousand Islands? That would mean flying into Syracuse... if I'm not mistaken... quite a drive.
Please correct me if I'm wrong...
Cat..... lead me towards the light... 
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #6 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 4:52pm » |
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Yep, Syracuse or Ottawa are the two closest airports with commercial traffic.
How long is the drive from there?
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on Jan 13th, 2003, 4:52pm, Silver_Dolphins wrote:Yep,
How long is the drive from there?
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2 1/2 days ;D
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #8 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 5:31pm » |
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Bob, date is the weekend of August 2-3. The resort I'm waiting on a proposal from is the riveredge resort. There are several other options but it's a tourist area so alot of them don't even open until May. That's why I wanted to get a jump on this now. I'm hoping I can get some damn good rates for really early booking.
They are putting together multiple packages for me, and in case Den and Georgia decide on that weekend, they are assembling a package for that as well.
The closest airport is syracuse, it's about an hour and a half drive. Shuttle service will be provided. Northwest and American airlines offer discount airfares for weddings, you fly from anywhere as long as you land at syracuse you get the discount. From there Hertz rental car at the airport has wedding discount fares as well and will have someone there who will assist every person who arrives for the wedding/convention. Yes I'm using and abusing Georgia and Den regardless if they get married here.
I've got one speak lined up and am planning on contacting the Dr. running the pepper spray clinical trials that TerryS is participating in at Syracuse to see if she will come and speak. I have a few other speakers I'm going to approach as well.
There is boat dockage for anyone who chooses to sail in.
That will be part of the package. There is also a dinner/cocktail cruise of the 1000 islands that the hotel will book as part of the package if we want it.
When I get the final proposals I will let you know.
In the interim, check out http://www.alexbay.org
http://www.1000islands.com
www.1000islands.com/alexbay
Shopping is within walking distance, there is a casino at a nearby resort, lots of things to do as far as tourism and activities, fishing charters, golf courses more per capita than any other area I've lived in. Including one on an island.
Ummm...what else, I've got lots of notes for all this just can't think of everything off hand. I've been preparing ahead just in case I got it 
As for the distance to the airport, do not worry, if you don't rent a car, we will provide shuttle service. (actually the hotel will as well for a price) I don't know if there's a registration fee or not.
Any and all input is welcome and wanted.
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on Jan 13th, 2003, 5:31pm, catlind wrote:
Any and all input is welcome and wanted.
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Way to easy!!!!! ;D
Im just gonna make armpit noises ;D
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #10 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 5:45pm » |
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Hmmmm any idea on how I package armpit noises for door prizes? LOL
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« Reply #11 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 6:22pm » |
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Cat,
Good for you - so much in the works already! I see the need for an East Coast trip coming this summer!
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #12 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 6:24pm » |
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on Jan 13th, 2003, 5:45pm, catlind wrote:Hmmmm any idea on how I package armpit noises for door prizes? LOL
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Sure, I have a sound recorder on my laptop....me and Bob will put on a mini armpit concert and then ill slide in my CD burner and......... burn baby burn.
Cool ;D
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #13 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 6:37pm » |
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I guess I forgot to mention the parachute drop tournament. One closest to the target (hotel) gets to be guest maestro for OUCH Armpit Band.
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #14 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 6:43pm » |
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Well I suppose I could ask the Army at Ft Drum if we could borrow a C-5 and land at the Wheeler Sack Air Field, although I doubt they'd let us.
And I imagine if we tried to charter a plane to land there they'd shoot us down LOL
Unfortunately Watertown airport which is closest to the area makes it extremely expensive to fly into.
That's why I've already started the works for shuttle service.
Cat
p.s. is anyone interested in donating anything for door prizes? (hint hint Brassbear )
p.s.s I would be interested in getting a general idea of how many people would plan to attend.
www.hotwire.com can get good airfares, as well as the discount airfares, but I have to wait for that until I know what's going on with the resort.
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« Reply #15 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 6:52pm » |
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on Jan 13th, 2003, 6:43pm, catlind wrote:
p.s.s I would be interested in getting a general idea of how many people would plan to attend.
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Three
LOL ;D just kidding.
look for there to be at least 40
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #16 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 6:56pm » |
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I can't wait...... drinkin' & raisin' hell! 2 of my favorite things to do. anything else go on at the convention? ;D ...........2late
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #17 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 7:11pm » |
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Cat,
you're not proposing that you, PERSONALLY, are providing the shuttle service to and from Syracuse are you? Elaine did that in Atlanta and she dang near killed herself! 
Are we going to do another event (like our golf tournie last year)? Sure was a lot of fun. Now that Bill and Deb Lovejoy know what we do at an OUCH golf tournie - and they're both such excellent golfers, I'm sure they'd LOVE to organize it. Ooops, was that out loud?
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #18 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 7:17pm » |
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Margi
I will personally provide shuttle service if that's what has to be done. I have other shuttle services lined up though
One of them being offered from the hotel. Just not sure how expensive that will be.
If I do it myself, we can carry 9 people at a time or rent a shuttle van from the MWR on base. Remember I have access to military perks that can come in real handy
There are lots of golf courses around, although I'm not so sure I'd be the one to organize that LOL. I can never find that stupid white ball! I was kinda thinkin we'd have a gambling fest! LOL
There is so much to do in that one small area that is almost all within walking distance. I was also considering a short trip to sacket's harbor to the site of the war of 1812 if anyone was interested. The area has a ton of stuff to do. It's only an hours drive and you are in the adirondack mountains. THere's a water safari there as well. There are just so many things to do it will be hard to pick one!
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #19 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 7:22pm » |
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I'm savin up now!!!
Thanks for all the info cat...now I can plan how much to save and HOW LONG I'm gonna be on a PLANE!!
I propose baseball or softball this year instead of Golf...but that's just me
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« Reply #20 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 7:32pm » |
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« Reply #21 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 7:36pm » |
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We can always go white water rafting!!!!!
Or we can all go go-karting and see who can win the OUCH Indy 500 LOL
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Cat your fixing to have the best time of your life! The planing and the doing is hard work but your going to enjoy it. Glad you got it and can't wait to met ya. Count Buddy and I in.
If you need any help just let me know!
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #23 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 9:51pm » |
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Wait a minute!
I just clicked on that 1000islands.com site and got a picture of Hillary Clinton. I ain't going!!!!!!!
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Re: OUCH 2003 Convention
« Reply #24 on: Jan 13th, 2003, 10:04pm » |
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Alexandria Bay is a pretty area with not very good transporatation unless you drive. Hancock (Syracuse) is a nice big airport but the shuttle airlines are horribly expensive from here. It's also quite a trip for shuttles to Alexandria Bay, Cat.
It would cost a lot less in the fall and the foliage would be terrific. New York has very nice fall weather kids.
I know you have this all set. Just wanted to add this.
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