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Title: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Elaine on Jun 27th, 2004, 11:03am Lets make these people coming know what to expect. Could some of you that have been to one of the conventions tell something about them, so the new people going feel less nervous. I been to all but one and each time is better than the last but the one thing that stays the same is the feeling EVERYONE has there. Its like you have known each other all your life, the nervousness just disapears. They are fun and educational. There is something for everyone. Buniess for those that like that and education for ones that want that and lots of information. Of corse the best med of all Laughter and fun. These things have been found at all conventions. It will be the same this year. Supporters walk away understanding our bond with each other more and clusterheads always seem to find out what its like to be a supporter. The worst thing that always happens is saying good bye! The strongest and biggest even walk away with tears. No one ever wants it to end. You walk away with a heart full of love and more understanding than ever before. I am excited and can't wait to meet you all. I am so glad we had Leesa and Jayne and Cat to do this for us. Its a job I have done and I can say it was one of the hardest jobs but most rewarding that I ever did besides being a mother and wife. Tell your stories people, I know there are many to be told ! |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by nancyc on Jun 27th, 2004, 12:04pm I, certainly, wont be the one to tell about how Den and Jonny kicked butt in Atlanta, almost got us thrown out the hotel....and we were in the midst of such a jovial lively crowd staying there at the time LOL.....I can still see Ueli's face when us gals got him lost in Atlanta....I can see Mo and John as I ate lunch with them...and miss them terrible....I remember all the hugs, the tears, the laughs, the jokes....I remember what it felt like to have family ever time I think of Atlanta...and then again when I think of the Florida gathering...so many things happened that are etched in my heart forever...one stands out among them all....I remember DJ asking us to be with someone while they experienced a ch so we could understand how our supporters and families felt...I did this....He was rite...You will never be the same...... :Dnancyc |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Bob P on Jun 27th, 2004, 12:36pm Best - the people. Worst - "Oganization" (I'm wearing one today). |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by cootie on Jun 27th, 2004, 12:59pm Myself......goin to the first convention in NY made me nervous as hell......got Brad interested in the idea and the plans were made......but to seriously go somewhere 'that far' and try to mingle and make thngs work smoothly with a bunch of total strangers overwhelmed me. I'm used to large events and functions and meeting new people or mostly being with alot of people I KNOW.....I almost chicken'd out several times. Wonder'd what I'd do if we walked in and some said hi and others snubbed us (not there type.....or.....something).....what would we do......it'd be so awkward and would feel like fools !!!!!! Plus sometimes I think not being around and make no impression would be better then goin and makeing a bad one.....I wasn't sure I really wanted to do it.....after all I am just a supporter and only thing Brad knows about you people is what "I" tell him.....figure'd it'd be even more awkward for him. I mean.....what if people think were wierd cuz were a bit nervous and don't flow at first. What if no one took to Brad cuz he wasn't in the 'posting' click. Well......if any of you newbie people feel this way.....trust me......the minute you see any of these guys on here it is INSTANT bonding.....it defy's nature !!!! People have tendency to hang with there own type......but with these guys your all a power of one. So drop your inabitions and get signed up.....and see ya there......this actually is a real world Pam The porch scene sittin round bullshittin bout everthing and anything never runnin outa conversation was jus way too cool. Laughin at yourself and laughin at each other. Gettin to meet faces behind the posts was awesome........time went too fast. (ps: I think I corrected all my mistakes.....in a hurry.....sheesh.....but imagine some may be aprehensive about goin cuz of not knowin anyone. Maybe this'll help) ? |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Charlie on Jun 27th, 2004, 1:49pm Oh Boy. It was my first convention too. Being on St. Lawrence River made it cool in more ways than one. Summer in the 1,000 Islands works out great in July. Meeting all these brain-damaged clusterheads was tons-o-fun and you get to sample barrels of good and bad beer, if that's your thing, while discovering that not everyone sounds like TV weatherman. We’re from everywhere. We had a great show and tell from the research doctor and nurse from the NYC headache clinic and some listened to Ave and some others. Lots of food for thought and consumption. Everybody surprised me as these kids know a lot more than I about this disease. It was great and meeting clusterheads is something I recommend. Being in a group and not to having to explain these things to others, was wonderful....even if some of us got caught on the porch listening to old man Hap sing awful folk songs while wrecking a geetar. I had a hell of a time. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Elaine on Jun 27th, 2004, 3:33pm Vancover was a good one. Going through costoms and losing jane at the airport was kind of scary finding her again was a rush LOL. Walking in the hotel and seeing Margi walk in the door was all so cool. It was just like I knew it would be she and I were sisters forever. Seeing Bonnie again and us ladies running from store to store getting last minute stuff. The walk on the boardwalk was just lovely. Linda Howell was my roommate and boy did we party LOL! Playing golf and getting hit (by a cluster not a golf ball )and DJ having to take my place. Thank God for the team DJ took over. It was so cool just sitting under the stars in the court yard and talking late into the night to each other. As each it was that bond that we each had, clusters and supporters together. Jayne in Atlanta trying to run over me LMAO. I left JD my grandson with Mo and John wile I picked people up at the airport. Some people thought I was nuts leaving my grandson with people I only knew over the internet. JD was in good hands. My cluterfriends are the only people outside my family that have ever cared for him. Now that is what I call bonding. Jonny had all the beer in Atlanta we spent all night calling his room and banging on his door. LOL In NY cat dipping her head in the river in the midle of the night to get a cluster to go away. Here she comes hair wet I thought my God she feel in LOL I can honestly say that NY was the first for me. I never share my bed with so many people before and didn't get any LOL The sad thing that we all knew was when someone got uP to leave you could read on their face they were going to battle a demon we all knew all to well. I remember Kip getting hit in Rochester NY man he walked the parking lot half the night. Barbara H with wires on her face getting what electro shocks. I learned more about my clusters from these people than I ever did from medical books, etc... Coming home and being down for days missing everyone. These are memories I will treasure all my life. Fucking Big Dan is coming to this one! It just gets better and better. ;) |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by BarbaraD on Jun 27th, 2004, 3:59pm Seeing Kip get hit (first time for that) in Rochester and not knowing what to do and doing the "wrong" thing and knowing I was doing the wrong thing -- wonder he didn't kill me. Then Elaine getting hit and then Drummer -- all different. LasVegas - "Gee I never met a CH sufferer before!" was the byword. And Bob, remember it took TWO days for anyone to even notice "oganization", but mine is hanging up and I laugh ever time I look at it. Our four hour agenda taking 15 minutes -- didn't want to miss any stories from anyone. Atlanta - everyone getting hit. I remember standing at the elevator (couldn't get any further about that time) after taking my cafegot. I was trying to be unconspicious and just stood there banging my head on the marble beside the elevator when DJ walked up and wanted to discuss something that took some thought process. I think I tried to tell him I was getting hit, but apparently he thought I was just nodding, so we had some type of conversation that probably had to be repeated the next day or so. and Jonny and Den's big fued. Don't think anyone knew what was going on when Den jumped on the table yelling at Jonny and Jonny turning over his chair and then the both of them ending up on the floor hugging each other and everyone laughing their heads off. Leesa doing her famous table dance. Nancy C being Nancy C (an experience no one should miss). for those who have never been to convention -- Sell the kids to get there, but GET THERE. It's something you'll treasure for life..... Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Redd715 on Jun 27th, 2004, 4:11pm I can't wait... |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Lizzie2 on Jun 27th, 2004, 4:19pm I found out last night that the only thing I need to do is get my plane ticket!! I have angels....I don't know who (well I do know who for the room)...but I luv you!!!! Now I just have to get my parents to say ok for me to buy the ticket. My mom was kinda agreeing to it this morning, and I found a ticket that will work! My mom asked what goes on at Conventions. I told her lots of info, education, and some fun and socializing! Need to know basis ;) Smilin more these past 2 days! Lizzie :) |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Leesa on Jun 27th, 2004, 5:24pm HOT lanta for me was my first. Got "deflowered" there. Im not a virgin anymore!! LMAO Finally meetin Lady Elaine!! That was a total RUSH for me!! Metting BoobP I mean BobP and Sara, Mo and John from England. Talking to Riccardo our serial kissing bandit from Italy hearing of his trip round Alanta him saying "going round round" LMAO Mettin Ueli "Sir wise one" Meeting BarbD she really is a hoot! Making the beer run with Jonny and Piper! LMMFAO then finding out Jonny had all the beer in his room!! Meetin Jayne and hearing her talk OMG shes soooooooo damn funny!!! Seeing her almost rip the Kentucky State Trooper shirt right of Jimi's back!! ROTFLMAO Seeing other Cher's get hit and watchin the family go it to "protect mode" as Jonny scoupes up LindaH in his arms and take her to her room with Elaine right on his heels!! Its something I will never forget. Seeing Jonny and Den during the "Big fued" LMAO I have pics yall!!! LMAO Meeting Dens son Adam that I adore!! Seeing Den all wet from the pool he went in clothes and all!! LMMFAO I think Georgia did too. Seein "Moons over HOT lanta" for the first time. Jonny and Piper mooned me in the parking lot!! ROTFLMMFAO Meeting NancyC, BarbG, Mel ,and Paula and crying my eyes out cuz I care so much for them!! It was by far the best time I have ever had in my life. Then I find out Jayne is having a gathering at her place and I go and once again I had a BALL!! Got to see Jayne my "poppet" and see Jonny and Piper. Met some other CHers as well it was AWSOME. Just dont eat the bean dip!!! LMMMFAO While at Jaynes I met the love of my life Dave. Thank you Jayne!! :-* If you have never been to a convention or a gathering of Clusterheads Ill tell ya its something you will NEVER EVER forget. The hardest part is when you leave and the tears flow like rivers. But the friends you make last a lifetime!! Its a trip that is well worth taking, worth every smile, hug, and every tear. Leesa ;;D PS: There will be "Moons over Nashville" folks so be ready cuz ya never know when it make strike!! LMMFAO |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Roxy on Jun 27th, 2004, 6:13pm Here's some of the stories from last year......just reading them again made me miss the porch. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=sep2003;action=display;num=1059011269 http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=sep2003;action=display;num=1058970095 Modified to add one more, wish Mich's pictures were still in the thread though. http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=sep2003;action=display;num=1058756817;start= |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by cootie on Jun 27th, 2004, 7:03pm Nice memory lane stroll Rox.......cool.........I forgot how long winded I could be..........biggie size post'r with fries Pam I miss Ted's style.................... |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jun 28th, 2004, 8:47am You want PICS?? :) Here's convention 03: http://www.headachesupportgroups.com/convention03/pics/pics1.htm Here's convention 02: http://www.headachesupportgroups.com/convention02/convention02A.htm I can't say enough about what it feels like to go to a convention and meet these guys. There really are no "words" to describe the feelings. I'm dreading the after convention blues though...so is my husband :) Mast |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by nancyc on Jun 28th, 2004, 12:05pm AWWW, Barb and Leesa, I just had some major flashbacks from your posts!!!! I remember sitting in the bar area, crying my eyes out and Leesa could not leave ...she had to keep staying cause I was so bummed out that it was time for everyone to go....I remember Barb D. working her buns off trying to make sure everything was just rite and putting everyone to work LOL....I can still see Elaine's smiling face when she won that George Forman ! Jonny, Piper, Adam, Den, Georgia....I remember me and Georgia staying up talking half the nite before we had to leave...and Piera , I would Love to see that lady again ...she was one class A act....And Riccardo...I could go on and on....Jayne and Linda H. kept me in stitches...btw, Where is Ike? Now, that is a sexy man there! Can't wait to see Leesa do the table dance again..There are so many folks I didnot mention that made such memories for me....sure brings back tears to my face...I miss you guys.....SC SUCKS!!! ;;Dnancyc |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Linda_Howell on Jun 28th, 2004, 3:15pm This is my 4th. convention and I have probably met a hundred-plus ch'ers and their supporters. I have yet to meet an axe murderer. Yes, my 1st convention in Atlanta I was nervous, but by the time Elaine and I got to the hotel that was totally gone. It isn't about the partying...it's about having a good time with people you've come to know and love and have a bond with. Personally speaking, I couldn;t feel any closer to the people at conventions, who have seen me get hit and were there through it and helped me and then laughed with me afterward. If you prefer to be totally alone, we all understand. But if you need help there will be 50 people jump up to get you anything you need. Last week-end I went to Canada to visit Margi and Mike where they were camping on a lake. Of course I get hit and guess what? Margi carries around a bag of FROZEN PEAS!!! even when she's roughing it. I'd love to tell the story of the night in Vancouver with Doug W.and Liz and me....but Elaine you tell it so much better. lol Linda |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Edna on Jun 28th, 2004, 6:09pm OH MY, I can't wait. It'll be my first time!!!!! ;;D EDNA |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Linda_Howell on Jun 28th, 2004, 6:15pm oh. P.S. and BTW....Leesa? Piper never mooned anyone. It was only Jonny. lol Linda |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Jayne on Jun 28th, 2004, 6:26pm I can't remember a thing. Atlanta was just a haze through my Bacardi and cokes. The waffle house was great for a hangover though. |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by nancyc on Jun 28th, 2004, 9:27pm Jayne, i remember me, you , DJ, Den, Linda H, Todd and a bunch of others in the drunk room,..oops, i mean the social room....and you kept us in stitches that nite...Come to think of it, i dont remember alot of it....just remember you making me laugh alot....LMAO...now that was fun! ;;Dnancyc PS also, remember all of us fighting over the laptop to get onto ch.com.... |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by BarbaraD on Jun 28th, 2004, 9:56pm Linda are you sure about just Jonny?? I swear I saw 2 moons over Atlanta. Maybe one trip too many to the Bar? [smiley=huh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by Leesa on Jun 28th, 2004, 10:46pm LMAO I know I saw 2 moons that day!! Maybe my eyes were playin tricks on me or maybe the full sunshine glare got to me. Hell for all I know it may have been the hangover I had. LMAO But a good time was had by all that much I do know. Waffle House is GREAT for a hangover. Best remedy known to man or woman. LMAO Leesa, who cant wait!!! ;;D PS: R WE THERE YET???????????????????? ;;D |
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Title: Re: Tell your story of convention of years passed! Post by jonny on Jun 29th, 2004, 5:00pm on 06/28/04 at 18:15:50, Linda_Howell wrote:
Wrong!!....There were two asses hanging out that window and one was hers....I was next to it ;;D .................................jonny |
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