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What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:03pm » |
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Hi everybody. I am back and.....well, I am back.
I just have a simple question.
What kinds of activities go on at the CH conventions?
-Freddy
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #1 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:08pm » |
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Hey Fred, how's it goin'?
Never been to a convention, but I might try to make it to this one - depends on several things.
How's the h/a's?
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #2 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:11pm » |
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Usually there is (are) speakers with knowledge in the subject of the care and feeding of clusters. Doctors, insurance reps, drug manufacturer reps, etc.
And of course there the serious stuff........
Singing and table dancin', fartin', smiling and cryin', porchin', talkin' and listenin', drinkin' and smokin', playing grab-ass, eating, picture takin', wimmin watching, man-baiting..........the list is endless 
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #3 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:11pm » |
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Hi FZfan,
I just posted on the Medication Board. The CHs are doing better. From about 2/day to 2 everyother day.
I have been on Topamax as a preventative for just over a week. It is working. Side-effects are very tolerable.
Yeah, I have been really reading and I am just curious as to what kind of format of activities go on at these conventions. Must be real interesting.
-Freddy
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #4 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:45pm » |
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on Apr 1st, 2004, 7:11pm, HypnoticFreddy wrote:| Yeah, I have been really reading and I am just curious as to what kind of format of activities go on at these conventions. Must be real interesting. |
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Im sorry if this makes you mad, Freddy, but chronics are invited to the convention too 
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #5 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:48pm » |
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Jonny,
It doesn't make me mad at all.
I am not going to make anything here make me mad anymore.
I have read a lot of posts. I see people have a lot of personalities.
If I can learn some things that are helpful great!
I realize you are very proactive in the CH movement. I didn't realize that before.
So, still what goes on?
-Fred
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #6 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:52pm » |
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on Apr 1st, 2004, 7:48pm, HypnoticFreddy wrote:
Ok, ever meet another clusterhead?
Ever meet, 20, 30, 40 or more of them at one time?
What more do I need to say?
.....................jonny
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #7 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:54pm » |
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Freddy...Im going....It will be my first time...and I think we owe it to ourselves to go...now get with it...I think we'll loveit!! Luke
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #8 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 7:56pm » |
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No Jonny. I never actually (knowingly) have met any clusterheads face-to-face.
I guess that is your message.
I used to attend conferences for chemists. Not that they were my type of people but I guess I know what you mean.
-Freddy
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #9 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 8:42pm » |
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on Apr 1st, 2004, 7:03pm, HypnoticFreddy wrote:Hi everybody. I am back and.....well, I am back. I just have a simple question.
What kinds of activities go on at the CH conventions? |
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Welcome back Freddy. Lots of fun stuff gonna happen. Can't/won't mention it here. If I do they'll have to kill me. Come on and check it out for yourself.
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #10 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 9:30pm » |
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #11 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 9:42pm » |
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on Apr 1st, 2004, 7:48pm, HypnoticFreddy wrote:
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Good!!
on Apr 1st, 2004, 7:48pm, HypnoticFreddy wrote:
I have read a lot of posts. I see people have a lot of personalities. |
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LOL - SOME of us have more than others!!!
Welcome back!! Glad you're feeling better!!!
I've never been to a convention - but I was at DavCon04 - (about 30 people met in Iowa in January)
What happened there was a lot of talking, crying, drinking, smoking, laughing, hugging, talking, drinkin, and picture taking. I'm pretty sure if you just add in a couple of speakers about CH... that's what a convention is. I hope I can go. You SHOULD go if you're able. Meeting another clusterhead ... and another supporter is the best.
tina 
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #12 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 10:08pm » |
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Hey Tina............
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #13 on: Apr 1st, 2004, 10:15pm » |
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I miss you too!!
Couple of us been discussing DavCon'05. ....
Freddy - there's nothing like meeting others.... TRUST ME
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #14 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:01am » |
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Well Freddy my first CH convention was in NY......um.......it's not like me to travel 'that' friggin far to meet a bunch of perfect strangers and HOPE we all 'or sum' click or will give me the time of day so I don't feel STUPID.....I don't like feelin stupid and avoid it at all costs. We drove 10 hours to git there too. Welp......we git there and it is INSTANT freindship "all crap aside". Dam......freaked me out cuz I am used to bein in big groups knowin practically everyone. It's very casual.....very comfortable ! We all got settled in and sat on a cabin porch and talked about everything......drank and smoked.....it was halarious with all the jokein and laughin and stories.......real happy stuff ! Sat around BS'n Friday nite then had the doc give the seminar Sat.......which was very interesting. Ate in the resturant and hung out......drank and smoked sum more but ya don't have to do that to fit in. (pop and candy cigs work fine) Had a real nice dinner Sat and they did the awards and door prize deal.....yakked and yukked it up some more.....Sat nite we had a sumwhat jam nite on the porch with guitars and harmomica......if ya play sumthing BRING WHAT YA PLAY. (can ya do that in a hotel ?) Sum did some site seein and golf Sat.......all met later for nuther one on one yak gab joke session. Lotta people got hit and did there thing......we've never seen anyone else go thru that before ....Sunday was laid back. Wasn't a stuffy stuck up deal.......all wallflowers welcome. Jonny got tabbed ! Pam that is lookin fer her plastic jesus (had to be there)
Welp that's the convention accordin to the coots in a NUT SHELL from a nut shell
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #15 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:07am » |
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hey Pam....lmao, that was great...I was asked to write about going to Texas M&G for OUCH as newbie, shit you just blew my rough draft outta the water, you hit on EVERYTHING, and I was only there 5 hours ....DAMN, Donna D, use her experience over my lame writing!!!
good job there cootie karen, who should be in bed
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #16 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:18am » |
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Just to add, again, to the same that others have said. There is like meeting other Clusterheads!
It is something that any Clusterhead or supporter MUST do! Once you have done it, you won't be able to wait till the next get together or convention!
To Your Royal Highness, Jonny: Is it time to make a royal decree that ALL clusterheads and supporters MUST attend?
Chuck, that is adicted to meeting Clusterheads
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #17 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:20am » |
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Sitting around watching each other get hit all night sounds like a blast.  
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #18 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:28am » |
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I know from experience, it is the ONLY place you can get hit, and everyone will understand, and no one will freek out. If you want company while getting hit, you will have it. If you want to be left alone (that is what I prefer) then you will be left alone. If you run short on O2, it will be taken care of.
The love and the vibes that are around when a group of ch'ers get to gether is AWESOME. There is no other word for it. And they must work, as when I was at the two get togethers that I went to, my ch hits were much fewer than normal. It must have been the love and vibes that did it.
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #19 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:33am » |
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PERFECTLY stated, thank you C-Chuck. Am reigning in my feelings, trying to maintain control. LOL karen
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
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on Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:20am, Superpain wrote:| Sitting around watching each other get hit all night sounds like a blast. |
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SP, seeing someone else go through the the same pain you're so used to is a life altering experience! It will make you completely understand what your family/supporters feel like.
When I saw Elaine go through an attack for the first time, I was overwhelmed. I even called my ex-wife on the phone and apologized to her because I never knew what it was like for her to see me go through that for so many years.
Words cannot explain it.......
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #21 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:36am » |
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Freddy,
Glad you are back and that you are reading. If you have been to chemist conventions you have no idea what you are in for. There is absolutely nothing like walking into a room with a bunch of other people who are there only because of a crazy medical condition that no one else understands. When you meet another clusterhead you don't shake hands, you hug. Davcon 04 was like nothing I have ever been to and I was only able to be there for three hours. My wife can tell you that I almost cried all the way home. and for about a week afterward. To meet someone else who understands what it is you go through and CARES will blow you away. To sit talking with a couple of others and get hit with a mild one and be able to try to maintain a conversation without having to excuse yourself and go hide is priceless. I have been hit at church and I get looks of pity and feel like someone in a freak show (my selfconsciousness not their rudeness. they just don;t know how to deal with me) With other clusterheads they just take it in stride and wait for you to get over it. Right now I'm homesick for that bunch and would not trade that experience for any meds the Dr might prescribe.
Plan to make the trip. If you don;t like it you don't have to go back next year.
Sorry for being so verbose, but I can't help it.
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
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I didn't mean anything maliscious by that remark... I truly think it would be an interesting, insightful perspective which I have never had.
I've just seen me get hit, and it's fuckin ugly!
I'd have to leave, you guys would all make fun of me.
I really puss out. All the groaning and screaming and such...
But yeah, I bet it'd be easy to get an abortive pretty quick!
Wish I could go... Maybe next year. I vote for a winter conference in Scottsdale!
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #23 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:38am » |
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Oh and hey "don't foget".....there's talk of a go cart race somewhere......Brad squeeled like a pig when I told him about that......he said he thinks it'll be a frickin HOOT for everyone to do or jus stand and watch. I'll have to take dramamine to watch cuz I get dizzy takein out the trash ! Us girls can be the CH cheer leaders ! Rah rah siss boom bada-bah Pam
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Re: What exactly goes on at Conventions?
« Reply #24 on: Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:40am » |
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on Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:33am, DJ wrote:
SP, seeing someone else go through the the same pain you're so used to is a life altering experience! It will make you completely understand what your family/supporters feel like.
When I saw Elaine go through an attack for the first time, I was overwhelmed. I even called my ex-wife on the phone and apologized to her because I never knew what it was like for her to see me go through that for so many years.
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That's really kind of what I was thinking... I just should've said it better. Didn't mean to get any/everybody fired up. 
My apologies renny...
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