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Title: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 13th, 2003, 3:00pm 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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jan 13th, 2003, 3:17pm WHOOO HOOOO...we HAVE a descision!!! Thanks Don, Good luck Cat! Can't wait ta see ya'll in August!! Mast |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Peppermint on Jan 13th, 2003, 3:31pm 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. Pep ;) |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Bob P on Jan 13th, 2003, 4:21pm 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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Slammy on Jan 13th, 2003, 4:23pm Thatababy Don! Way to go, picking a site so close to a major airport! ;D Slammy http://www.uselessgraphics.com/devil09.gif |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Peppermint on Jan 13th, 2003, 4:32pm on 01/13/03 at 16:23:56, Slammy wrote:
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... ::) Pep ;) |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Silver_Dolphins on Jan 13th, 2003, 4:52pm Yep, Syracuse or Ottawa are the two closest airports with commercial traffic. How long is the drive from there? |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by jonny on Jan 13th, 2003, 5:22pm on 01/13/03 at 16:52:33, Silver_Dolphins wrote:
2 1/2 days ;D ...............jonny |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 13th, 2003, 5:31pm 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. Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by jonny on Jan 13th, 2003, 5:41pm on 01/13/03 at 17:31:04, catlind wrote:
Way to easy!!!!! ;D Im just gonna make armpit noises ;D ..................jonny :D |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 13th, 2003, 5:45pm Hmmmm any idea on how I package armpit noises for door prizes? LOL Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by SFChris on Jan 13th, 2003, 6:22pm Cat, Good for you - so much in the works already! I see the need for an East Coast trip coming this summer! Chris |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by jonny on Jan 13th, 2003, 6:24pm on 01/13/03 at 17:45:43, catlind wrote:
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 ...............................jonny :D |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 13th, 2003, 6:37pm Quote:
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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 13th, 2003, 6:43pm 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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by jonny on Jan 13th, 2003, 6:52pm on 01/13/03 at 18:43:45, catlind wrote:
Three LOL ;D just kidding. look for there to be at least 40 .........................jonny |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by 2late on Jan 13th, 2003, 6:56pm 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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Margi on Jan 13th, 2003, 7:11pm 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! :o 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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 13th, 2003, 7:17pm 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! Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jan 13th, 2003, 7:22pm 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 :) Mast |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 13th, 2003, 7:32pm Kickball Red Rover Red Rover Tag Hide and Seek Barrel Races The possibilities are endless. I GOT IT! NAKED TWISTER TOURNEY |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 13th, 2003, 7:36pm We can always go white water rafting!!!!! Or we can all go go-karting and see who can win the OUCH Indy 500 LOL Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Elaine on Jan 13th, 2003, 8:36pm 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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Bob P on Jan 13th, 2003, 9:51pm 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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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Charlie on Jan 13th, 2003, 10:04pm 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. Charlie |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Riccardo on Jan 14th, 2003, 1:48am HELP NEEDED!!!! any suggestion to join Alexandra bay from JFK in New York? I think that a plane trip don't worth the distance, bt..... which are the transportation from the airport and Alexandra bay? Thanks |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Charlie on Jan 14th, 2003, 6:36am Well, Riccardo.....from New York, if you don't have transportation, you have trains, planes, and automobiles to Syracuse...not Sicily...:D Syracuse, New York is probably about 400 km or so. Everything will get you to Syracuse which will have some kind of shuttle to Alexandria Bay. It's a popular resort so there should be no real problem. There will be good train service but US trains leave a lot to be desired. It's harder for me because I live 400 Km or so west, in a small town, which has little of anything. It’s quiet....too quiet. How are the headaches Riccardo? I haven’t heard lately Charlie |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 14th, 2003, 7:03am Charlie, You bring up a great point that fall foliage is astonishing here. I picked August more so people with kids in school wouldn't be hindered. If folks want Sept then we can do that too. Because I'm booking early, there should be some considerable discounts. Don't forget most of the resorts in the area only open in May. October is pretty much the end of the season, so it can go either way. This is everyone's convention ... if Sept is better I can work on that. I'm still waiting for the proposals from the resort so I won't know what rates I'm looking at yet. As for transportation, Alex Bay itself has most everythign you can want in walking distance. Shuttle service is not a problem. LIke I said, I'll do it myself if it comes down to it. Riccardo, Check with Peppermint and ave. Ave is flying into JFK as well and Pep was going to look into transportation from NYC to Upstate. Greyhound buslines come into Watertown. If you are coming from NYC you want to get to watertown, not syracuse. Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Peppermint on Jan 14th, 2003, 10:14am Ok... As far as travel from NYC.. or JFK: Jet Blue has a very cheap fair... 44.00 plus tax each way to Syracuse. Travel time is 1 hour. Its about $100.00 round trip. They are a no frills airline but modern, comfortable and I've used them several times - plus you can watch TV on the way. ;D Next - Greyhound buses (Includes Adirondack Trailways and New York Trailways) to Watertown... $67.00 each way but a 7-10 hr. travel time..yikes!! From what I'm seeing... I would likely fly to Syracuse and rent a car from there or take the shuttle to the hotel. Driving 2 hrs after a 1 hr plane ride beats the alternative. Of course.... coordinating the connections is key. Websites to look at: www.greyhound.com (buses) www.amtrak.com (trains) www.jetblue.com (planes) Feel free to email me if you like. Pep |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 14th, 2003, 10:18am Thanks so much Pep for looking into the airfares from NYC to Syracuse. A bus trip would likely be horrendous after an international flight, and there's no train station in watertown so if you took the train you'd have to go to syracuse anyway. Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Peppermint on Jan 14th, 2003, 10:46am Forgot..... Amtrak train in a regular seat: 148.00 round trip...5 hours travel time. Flying NY to Syracuse and hopping the shuttle or a rental car looks really good. |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Bob P on Jan 14th, 2003, 1:04pm I vote for the Fall foliage! At the first convention we picked the middle of summer because someone complained about not having any way to come during thier kids school. Ya know what. It didn't matter. The person didn't even come. The rest that did had to swelter through Las Vegas in July. 90-95% of the attendees don't have any childcare problems. I think you should pick the season that caters to the majority. This may sound kind of tough but tough! |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Margi on Jan 14th, 2003, 1:08pm I'm surprised at you, Bob. I figured you'd WANT to be there during bikini season. Especially if it meant seeing Drummer in a Speedo. I know that's Hub's motivation for attending... I'm voting for the August date, just to be difficult. ;) |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 14th, 2003, 1:15pm Well Bob, you certainly don't have to worry about heat in Alex BAy LOL. We do get warm weather, but August in Alex Bay, right on the water, can be cool. September can be downright cold. I've been on a cruise through the islands in July that we all had to wear sweats and jackets to. Keep in mind that being on the water is always cooler than being inland....specially a desert LOL Until I get the rates from the hotel I'm not going to change the date. If the rates in Aug are too high then I will inquire as to Sept rates. Remember, most folks have vacation time in the summer months, not in september. Regardless, You can please some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time, but never all of the people all of the time. Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Jabeen on Jan 14th, 2003, 2:25pm Hi! The location looks gorgeous- I have a question..about how many people generally attend? Has it grown each year? Do people bring spouses or come single? Just curious-thanks. |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Bob P on Jan 14th, 2003, 3:23pm They come single, they come with their spouse, they come with their entire family. 1st year 20+ attendees. 2nd year 30+ last year 40+ I'm betting around 75 at this one. |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by BonnieW on Jan 14th, 2003, 6:57pm and they come and meet someone there!!! |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Charlie on Jan 14th, 2003, 11:04pm Hope you all like people. Alexandria Bay in August will be CROWDED. It's nice but as my relatives reminded me, it's a big tourist trap. Gets the Island crowd, Adirondack crowd and some New York City folk who are tired of Saratoga and New England Bikinis on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence.....a novelty :-/ . Sorry guys. Charlie |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 15th, 2003, 8:48am I think Charlie wants to have the convention at his house ;) As it turns out, talk about coinkidink, The Pine Tree Point resort that is my first choice for the convention, called me today to put together the proposal. Guess what? She's a CLUSTERHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She did mention that August is THE biggest month in Alex bay and that she may be able to get us much better rates if we backed it up to the last weekend in July. I will firm up dates as soon as I have my proposals. If it means less cost for the resort, then I will definitely be changing to July, I do not want this to be an expensive convention for everyone. Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Donna on Jan 15th, 2003, 9:11am Anyone know how long a drive (in time and miles) it is from Englewood, Fl? (30 miles for so south of Sarasota) Not kidding. I'm coming to this one for sure! |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Ueli on Jan 15th, 2003, 9:56am Donna, From Englewood, FL to Alexandria Bay, NY: Total distance: 1486.19 miles Estimated Driving Time: 24 hours, 14 minutes See:http://www.mapquest.com/rtp/routeoverview.adp?rtpid=3e257931%2d00300%2d049ad%2d400c252d Happy driving ;D Ueli |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by cecile on Jan 15th, 2003, 2:21pm Well, good luck cathi this must be a enormous job ;) It won't be possible for me this year, i won't be able to afford it I will save and save and save and save and money for 2004 ! :D have fun .... do the Convnetions take place in europe some times ;)? far-away-cécile |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by cathy on Jan 15th, 2003, 2:37pm ;D ;D Hey...think wes & I are going to palm all 4 kids off with anyone who'll have them for a few days and come over...bit concerned about the flight cos sure thats what set Wes's last cluster off...may have been a coincidence but just curious as I remember someone mentioning it somewhere....any info would be appreciated... ??? Will I see the sunset.. ;D Cathy ;D |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by BonnieW on Jan 15th, 2003, 3:49pm I'm with Bob P and Charlie! I vote for September, and less crowds. It is usually still nice weather wise and most people have gone back to work. It worked great last year. It could be the very beginning of September, usually easier for people to get holidays too - not as much competition as in the summer months. |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Slammy on Jan 15th, 2003, 3:56pm Well, for what my 2 cents is worth... anytime from May thru July is good for me. If it's in September, I could not make it. Football starts in August and games start in September... :( Slammy 8) |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Mr.Happy on Jan 15th, 2003, 11:49pm The votes are in. Things to be considered by C-Heads for the Devival.............. Nudity, Indians, a bonfire, barbed wire, electric fences, children, witches brew, a muzzle, Wesson, Babysitter, Cuffs, Charlie, Plan, A Whip, Tattoo's, Room Mates. Not my idea. Oh no........ Not by a long shot, RJ |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Peppermint on Jan 16th, 2003, 12:28am LMMFAO Randy! (snitch. :D) |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by ave on Jan 16th, 2003, 7:39am The Fall! The Fall! The Fall! If it's in september it won't interfere with our other holiday plans. It is still not certain I will be able to come, but I have a chance of a cheap ticket to NYC, and for the rest it will be, save up, girl! Missing Las Vegas, Atlanta and Vancoeuver was bad enough, but now there's a chance to finally meet Donna, Jackie, Elaine, Margie... I absolutely MUST come. Anybody know how to get mean old Charlie out of his hobbithole? I wanna meet him too! THE FALL THE FALL THE FALL |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jan 16th, 2003, 9:10am Yeah Ave, we are going to go over to Charlie's hobbithole and drag him out and take him there!! Oh, btw...no one that wasn't in chat will even have a clue about what Happy said :) Mast |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 16th, 2003, 9:32am As much as I would like to accomadate everyone in the Fall, that may completely out of the question. Clark is up for a PCS (Permanent Change of Station) and it will be rather difficult for me to host a convention in Alexandria Bay from Colorado. The dates right now are either Aug 2-3 or July 19th weekend depending on my proposals from the hotel. The Pine Tree Point Resort that is my first pick is mostly secluded from the crowds. You can walk down to all the shops and tourist stuff, but it's outon a point by itself. Here's a pic: http://home.twcny.rr.com/clind/pinetp.jpg It's set apart from the other resorts and main area of Alex Bay. Not to mention the amenities right at the resort. Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 16th, 2003, 2:42pm Hey Bob? Isn't that the OUCH yacht parked next to the resort. A little eary aren't ya? DA BOAT IS MINE! MINE MINE MINE ALL MINE! |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Elaine on Jan 17th, 2003, 6:06pm Bob I was going through some paper work I have here. The first convention there was 28 people. At Atlanta the second one there was 51. At the last convention I counted 56 at dinner. I think you are right should be 75 to a 100 at this one less hope wouldn't that be great a 100 clusterheads and supporters together??? What a Dream come true! |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 17th, 2003, 7:07pm 100 ch'ers in 1 place. Hey Cat, you need to notify 3 people, 1. The local fire dept. to load up on oxygen. 2. The local liquor store to stock up on beer 3. The local bail bondsman to stay open late. |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by ChristineL on Jan 18th, 2003, 11:23am I manage an aircraft charter business so if anyone from the New England, Long Island or Westchester area would like me to give you some prices on a charter into Alexandria Bay let me know. We fly in there pretty frequently in the summer. I can give you prices for a medium twin aircraft that will seat 6, a turbo-prop that will seat 8 or a small jet that will also seat 8. All of these prices will be wholesale. It isn't cheap but if you can fill the planes up it might work for you. You can e-mail me at my work address - CLowthian@Carlisleair.com if you are interested. We can fly out of Islip or Farmingdale on Long Island, White Plains in Westchester and either Portsmouth, NH or Norwood, Mass. in New England. All of the different aircraft are based at these airports so you wouldn't have to pay for any repositioning. I can also get you prices on aircraft from other parts of the country (wholesale) if anyone else is interested. Chris L |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 20th, 2003, 4:11pm Quote:
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by jonny on Jan 20th, 2003, 6:07pm SHUT UP, DON!!!! ......................jonny |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 20th, 2003, 6:13pm Thanks Jonny, it's been to long ! BTDT Got the t Shirt and sold it so I could do it all again ! |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Bob P on Jan 20th, 2003, 7:12pm We're takin' her to the Americas Cup for some easy CH publicity! http://www.pahlow.net/temp/yacht.jpg |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by don on Jan 20th, 2003, 7:15pm ROFLMMFAO |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by jonny on Jan 20th, 2003, 7:17pm I dont know how you did that, Bob.......but it gave me the laugh I needed real bad. ......................jonny |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 20th, 2003, 7:47pm Ditto what Don and Jonny said!!!!! So should I book moorage and docking at the resort? LOL Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Slammy on Jan 21st, 2003, 11:31am BAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! Talk about your Motley Crew..... ;D Time to pillage and plunder! :D Slammy http://www.uselessgraphics.com/devil09.gif |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Jimi on Jan 21st, 2003, 2:32pm That was entirely tooooo funny. :D ;D |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Ann on Jan 21st, 2003, 3:29pm Hey Cat!!! Really...is there dockage and moorings? I'd like to attend and since my hon and I sail in the area anyway..it would be perfect!! I'd get to meet all you clusterheads and still sail! hehe Sounds like fun! Ann |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 21st, 2003, 4:03pm Yes Ann there is mooring and dockage at the resort. This is where things stand so far, and I will call the committee to convene a meeting probably the end of this week or next to firm up details: The convention will be held the weekend of July 19th as the August prices were WAY out of my pocket book range, and they all have weddings booked in Aug and couldn't guarantee 50 rooms or a banquet room. Pine Tree Point can accomodate us on all fronts, I spoke with Melissa again today, and we are going to work out details for things like docking and such after I firm up numbers. The resort offers shuttle service from the airport, but it's expensive. Melissa told me to tell everyone who is flying in to fly from their destination straight into Watertown and not Syracuse. You would probably have a stop over in philadelphia. She is going to work with me on getting us a good rate for the shuttle service either way. Don't forget, she's a cluster head, she's definitely on our side and would like to attend the speakers. She said the airline that she thought flew into Watertown was United, so when you check your flights, be sure to check for a flight into Watertown. You may pay a little more but it will beat having to be shuttled from Syracuse. Bob, you mentioned the registration fees, the resort needs $500 deposit, and as was the fee for the other conventions, it will be a $75 fee. Will provide all details as things get sorted out after the committee meets. Cat |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Ted on Jan 21st, 2003, 4:11pm on 01/21/03 at 16:03:44, catlind wrote:
Really? Hot damn! Can I be a speaker? |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by catlind on Jan 21st, 2003, 4:47pm ROFL Ted, Good to have ya back posting :) |
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Title: Re: OUCH 2003 Convention Post by Melissa on Jan 21st, 2003, 6:35pm on 01/13/03 at 18:43:45, catlind wrote:
Cat, I will email you later about this, I would like to contribute some door prizes this year, since I won't be able to come. Thanks! Mel |
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