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DAVCON meets?
« on: Nov 19th, 2004, 4:31pm » |
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So, what are these DAVCON meets all about?
First, after all these grueling years of suffering with CHs, I've still never met another soul in person that shared my horror. Sure, I've had a couple of docs that seemed to understand and apparently had a genuine interest in seeing that I get relief. But it's just not possible to describe the beast to anyone and expect them to understand. My wife gets it. I mean, she's seen me in my glory. Anyhow, I've got to say, this board and all you lunatics are incredibly awesome.
That brings me to this DAVCON meet. What do you think? Recommend it?? I'm definitely curious and I have a collection of free airline tickets so I could afford to burn one on a trip to Davenport in January if you think it's a worthwhile thing for me to do. Or should I wait for a more attractive destination and another meet??
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Dude....your nuts if you dont go meet big Thomas at Davcon.....truely one of the nicest people I have ever met (Usually dudes that size are pricks  )....all the other folks that will be there are awesome.
Ive met probably 75 clusterheads...its always unreal!!
Ill be in Phoenix the weekend before that if ya wanna hook up
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #2 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 5:42pm » |
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I'm thinking about it seriously, just Davenport IO in mid Jan!! You're not going?
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #3 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 6:14pm » |
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We did this last year - the DavCon thing - and it was AWESOME! We had the BEST time... and I was asked to do it again this year.
if you need a ride from the airport, (Moline)... let me know - I'm the airport shuttle
Hope to meet you there.... there's nothing like meeting others........... bring the wife - there are a lot of us wives who like to meet too!
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Hi Marlin,
You should definately consider going. It is truly amazing to say the least. Don't worry about the COLD Davenport weather. We stay inside the whole time in a nice warm atrium. Except for beer runs. LOL
It's the only time you can get hit and no one looks at you like your strange or something. We all understand.
Davcon or bust !
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #5 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 6:23pm » |
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I'm getting a little excited..............
hey marlin - bring your fuzzy slippers!!!!!!!!!
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #6 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 6:26pm » |
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on Nov 19th, 2004, 4:31pm, marlin wrote: Or should I wait for a more attractive destination and another meet??
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No - you shouldn't wait.... DavCon is the shiznit for rizzle!
and Reeeally - WHO cares about the destination? We aren't there for the sights - we're there to meet other people...
just my thinking.................
im done now
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #7 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 6:29pm » |
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You guys are talking me into it. Hopefully the beast'll be down the street or in his (her) cage by then and I can actually have a good time. I've never seen anyone else battle with the beast before - I don't know how I'll react - possibly a sympathy CH from all the raging pain in the room. Does Glaxo show up with a Trex display and free injections?
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #8 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 6:32pm » |
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LOL Marlin
Glaxo doesn't show up - but everyone there has battle gear. All the O2 / trex you'll need.
it IS an experience to see someone else get hit - you'll want to take that hit yourself so they wont have to.
I thought I was done - guess not
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #9 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 6:47pm » |
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Well, I'm not really crazy about the cold weather. I grew up in Montreal and that's one of the principal reasons I now live in Tucson - Possibly a more attractive meet location for January. But who cares, like you said, it's about the clusterheads.
I can take a little cold, provided I still have adequate cold weather attire...
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It took me 16 years until I finally met another clusterhead.
NASHCON 04'
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Took me 25 years....Atlanta convention....she was and still is my CH angel!
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #12 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 8:13pm » |
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Marlin, quit screwing around. Make your reservations!
This is a quote from a thread in the getting to know you section. :
Quote:If you ever get a chance to meet another clusterhead or supporter, do so! There is no better time than meeting them in person! The bond is instantaneous! And do not let the fact that you are in cycle stop you. I have been to two of them, so far, and at both of them, I was getting hit. All I did, was go to another room (I am the type that wants to be alone), suck on my oxygen, and when done, go back to the group. Everyone knew what was happening, yet no one freeked out over it. They were there if I needed them, but knew enough not to force themselves on me. You could see the love and vibes in the eyes of each and everyone of them. This is the only place where you can get hit, and everyone will know what you are going thru, and no one will tell you "Oh, it's just a head ache! Deal with it! Take a couple aspirins, and you will be fine."
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Since I wrote that, I went to Nashville, to our convention. I will continue to go to every gathering that I can, as it is the BESTEST thing in the world! Unfortunately, I cannot make DavCon this year as I had hoped to. But we are having a gathering here in the Carolinas or Virginia in January, also. You need to go to one, or both of them! You will NEVER regret it!
While in Nashville, I got hit a LOT. And MANY people witnessed them. I had several in a row in a public restaurant. I wanted to leave and go hide, but everyone convinced me to wait it out. Many "outsiders" witnessed my hits. It was one of the best training excercizes ever presented. Many people now know what they are, and understand more about them.
I am not saying go out and get hit in public, but if it happens, oh well, let it happen. You would be helping to educate the "outsiders" to our condition.
But, by all means, GO TO DAVCON!!!
Chuck
PS: Have we convinced you yet?
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #13 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 8:15pm » |
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BTW, everyone you will meet (except myself) is nuckin futs!
But that is ok, it seems to be a prerequisite to this condition. (except for myself, of course) I am the only sane one here.
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #14 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 8:22pm » |
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HEY where is everyone ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????
I am here already and dont see another ch person ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????
opps sorry not time yet
i am such an IDOIT
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #15 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 8:24pm » |
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You got free airline miles.....use `em. The cold weather won't matter one wit. You'll leave an airport, catch a ride to a hotel, and not leave it until you head back to an airport. Great atrium, indoor pool, lots of food, booze and cheap sex.
Then there's lunch...........
Go, matey,
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #16 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 8:24pm » |
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on Nov 19th, 2004, 8:22pm, gore2424 wrote:HEY where is everyone ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????
I am here already and dont see another ch person ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????
opps sorry not time yet
i am such an IDOIT
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I rest my case ...
Nucking Futs!!!
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #17 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 8:37pm » |
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Why not?
Now I need to think about my entourage... Do I bring my wife? Maybe the following time? It's not like seeing someone getting slammed would be new to her but somehow I don't know if she needs to watch a lot more of a horror show with no way to escape -- Davenport in Jan. and a fixed airline ticket.
I guess I should ask her...
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #18 on: Nov 19th, 2004, 9:35pm » |
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Uh...YEAH! (its a no-brainer, this one)
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Having been to both the national convention AND the first DAVCON, trust me when I say that she will be too busy having a good time and meeting others who not only suffer but support....its the best therapy available.
Besides....ya know ya wanna..
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #19 on: Nov 20th, 2004, 2:20am » |
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I got Brad interested and we went to the convention in NY.....didn't think he'd wanna go esp not knowing a sole or even ever gettin on here to know what it's all about. But we went.....and also went to Nashville......and it's all he talks about. Had a wonderful time we'll never forget !!! Such a warm feeling soon as ya arrive ! Sorta like seein the virgin mary in a grilled cheese sandwich Pam 
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #21 on: Nov 20th, 2004, 8:25am » |
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So, Marrrrrrrrrrrrrlin.......
whatcha gonna do??????
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #22 on: Nov 20th, 2004, 10:24am » |
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I'm gonna go.
Talked with my wife and perhaps she and the kid'll go at a future event. Burning 3 airline tickets for a couple of days in Davenport in Jan didn't sound like the best idea. At a future event, where we can also make sort of a vacation out of it, she and the kid will bring me along.
Jonny, nice video clip. Looks like a nice group of folks. Juat one thing - Who empties all those ash trays lol!?!
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Theres two more short videos dealing with CH on my website, just scroll to the bottom, on the left (Link is below)
Just think, The OUCH (Main) convention is close to you (Dallas) next July
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Re: DAVCON meets?
« Reply #24 on: Nov 20th, 2004, 6:44pm » |
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on Nov 20th, 2004, 10:24am, marlin wrote:
Jonny, nice video clip. Looks like a nice group of folks. Juat one thing - Who empties all those ash trays lol!?! |
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LMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wasn't at that convention ..................
I am innocent!
tina and her garbage can!
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