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(Message started by: Roxy on May 24^th, 2006, 6:57pm)

Title: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Roxy on May 24^th, 2006, 6:57pm

Does anyone know if next years convention location has been set yet?

If not, why don't we consider New Orleans? The city does need help, and tourism is a good way to help out.

Just a thought. Having one in the south might help some people to be able to attend also. Flights are pretty cheap flying into the area.

Tracey

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Racer1_NC on May 24^th, 2006, 6:59pm

Good idea Roxy.......I'll pass it along to the rest of the board.

Bill

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by LeLimey on May 24^th, 2006, 7:08pm

I'd be up for that.. providing no one tells ssshhhhh... you-know-who!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Tom K on May 24^th, 2006, 7:26pm

Woohoo...Chocolate City, here we come! Actually, I'm voting no. Even though I live in Chicago where the humidity is bad, I've been in the south during the time of convention. I was in San Antonio during last years convention...I thought I was going to die! The air was so humid it looked like it was raining! NOLA in December, I'm all over it, July...blech... :)

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Jonny on May 24^th, 2006, 7:27pm

Between Mayor Nagin and the $90,000 found in William Jeffersons freezer....I say Ill stay home that weekend.....LMAO ;;D

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by chewy on May 24^th, 2006, 7:39pm

Quote:

I say Ill stay home that weekend.....LMAO

Fuck that. I'll go if I can stay at William Jeffersons house!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by deltadarlin on May 24^th, 2006, 8:02pm

on 05/24/06 at 19:26:51, Tom K wrote:

Even though I live in Chicago where the humidity is bad, I've been in the south during the time of convention. I was in San Antonio during last years convention...I thought I was going to die! The air was so humid it looked like it was raining! NOLA in December, I'm all over it, July...blech... :)

I take it, you're not one of those manly men then? Can't handle heat? Geez, youse yankees.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Tom K on May 24^th, 2006, 9:28pm

on 05/24/06 at 20:02:34, deltadarlin wrote:

I take it, you're not one of those manly men then? Can't handle heat? Geez, youse yankees.

Oh :P to you! ;;D Don't you have some chin zits to deal with? [smiley=laugh.gif] ;;D ;)

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Jonny on May 24^th, 2006, 9:31pm

on 05/24/06 at 21:28:46, Tom K wrote:

Don't you have some chin zits to deal with? [smiley=laugh.gif] ;;D ;)

Nah, Ive met her.....shes hot, bro!!

Jim is a lucky man to have that on his arm!!!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by maffumatt on May 24^th, 2006, 10:00pm

I worked in New Oreans for 10 months, I have no desire to go where they have to put billboards up to remind people its a sin to kill.

Or go where people with green hair walk up to you on the street with an empty cup and ask if you can spare some beer.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Karla on May 24^th, 2006, 10:47pm

It has been in Dallas and Atlanta - South
Vegas and Vancouver - West
Nashville and Milwaukee - Midwest
I say the East is due a couple of conventions.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Lizzie2 on May 24^th, 2006, 10:50pm

on 05/24/06 at 22:47:42, Karla wrote:

It has been in Dallas and Atlanta - South
Vegas and Vancouver - West
Nashville and Milwaukee - Midwest
I say the East is due a couple of conventions.

Amen!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Redd715 on May 24^th, 2006, 10:51pm

on 05/24/06 at 22:47:42, Karla wrote:

It has been in Dallas and Atlanta - South
Vegas and Vancouver - West
Nashville and Milwaukee - Midwest
I say the East is due a couple of conventions.

Nashville is considered the South. (It's below the Mason Dixon Line) ;;D

There was a NY convention so the east was coverd too.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by nani on May 24^th, 2006, 11:13pm

I think the key to next year's location is who will volunteer to help coordinate it. ::)
I'm pretty much game to go anywhere...

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Charlie on May 25^th, 2006, 12:00am

Quote:

If not, why don't we consider New Orleans?

So long as it's in January. Been in Dallas in July now. Yikes!

I vote Niagara Falls. Canada is prettier. Gambling on both sides of the border and the humidity from the horseshoe falls is nice and cool.

Charlie

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Jimi on May 25^th, 2006, 12:39am

Quote:

I think the key to next year's location is who will volunteer to help coordinate it.

Nani's right. It isn't about where to have it. I would love to have one in the Bahamas. It's about who is willing to volunteer to help work on it.

As for me, I am game for anywhere. Man, thats twice I have agreed with Nani. This has to stop!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Jasmyn on May 25^th, 2006, 4:14am

How about here and I'll coordinate everything. May to July is the best time of the year, winter, as the coastline is then not so extremely hot and humid. ;)

http://www.go2africa.com/images/tours/tour_images/tours_lrg/tours_424_1.jpg

http://www.go2africa.com/tours_temp.asp?TourNo=424

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by LeLimey on May 25^th, 2006, 4:16am

I'd go anywhere too - I keep telling Beeyul he should organise one the weekend before/after one of his race meetings so we could all attend both - now I think that would be alot of fun!
For me the attraction of the convention is the people there, where it is is secondary (although somewhere I can fly to non stop is preferable!)

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by jimmers on May 25^th, 2006, 7:32am

I say we have it at jonnys house! We'll just pitch the beercans over the fence into his neighbors yard.

"I get the couch" [smiley=laugh.gif]

Jimmers

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by deltadarlin on May 25^th, 2006, 8:03am

New Mexico? Charleston? Mobile? If it's in a seaside area, quake prone area, tornado prone area, make sure *youknowwhonaturaldisasterfollows* is somewhere else ;;D

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by LeLimey on May 25^th, 2006, 9:21am

on 05/25/06 at 08:03:38, deltadarlin wrote:

New Mexico? Charleston? Mobile? If it's in a seaside area, quake prone area, tornado prone area, make sure *youknowwhonaturaldisasterfollows* is somewhere else ;;D

LMBAO.. Oh Carolyn I wish you were coming! I'm really going to miss the giggles! ;;D

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by chewy on May 25^th, 2006, 10:10am

Quote:

We'll just pitch the beercans over the fence into his neighbors yard.

Right on the noggin of a large Rotti! Call me when the carnage ends.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Charlie on May 25^th, 2006, 4:31pm

Jonny's house? Cool....anyplace cool.

Charlie

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by maffumatt on May 25^th, 2006, 4:33pm

Branson MO wouldn't be a bad place, its pretty central.......

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Jonny on May 25^th, 2006, 4:56pm

on 05/25/06 at 10:10:01, chewy wrote:

Right on the noggin of a large Rotti! Call me when the carnage ends.

The rotti now has a friend and hes just as big.

Com'on down, Jimmers....LOL ;;D

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by E-Double on May 25^th, 2006, 7:55pm

Beantown rocks!

Even this born and bread NYer loves Boston.
It would be better without the Sox but the city is fantastic!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by stevegeebe on May 25^th, 2006, 9:58pm

Thanks Tracey. Looking forward to seeing you.

I've not had the pleasure of attending a CH Convention. I've wanted to but could not make it happen. I've always look forward to the photo-posts.

One thing I know for certain is that it is mostly about meeting with fellow Cluster Heads and sharing the stories and meeting the people who post, in person. It seems to be less about where it is held and more like a family reunion. I may be wrong but with the exception of the people who arrive on Thursday, I'll bet little sight seeing is accomplished. Again, I've not been to a convention so I'm only guessing.

Maybe not this year. Perhaps the following year... after the geographic distribution finds equlibrium. Or maybe the year after. Who knows?

I would, however, enjoy hosting a meet and greet for those intrested...maybe in October...when it is less humid.

I'll cook and pray for a little help from a friend in Houma.

Steve G

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Edna on May 25^th, 2006, 10:25pm

OK, I've composed myself after hearing from Tracey..........................I think !!! :-*

Thank you from the bottom of my heart Tracey for your intention. Seems as though not many are in agreement with you though.

Too bad for them, they know not what they do.

I thought your idea to perhaps attempt a convention to help out is wonderful. Steve does have a point about the geographics, after all...........we sure would NOT want to be host to people who really don't care.

Sorry, but the cheap shots about the city just aren't helpful at this point. Forgive me if I offend anyone, Katrina and all she wrought on the south are still too fresh.

Yeah, Louisiana politics suck.........but the people here make up for that. Too bad some may never know that.

Billboards about killing...............do you ever read any about drinking and driving???? It kills too you know. Not really sure what billboard you're speaking of, but I would hate to think we're the ONLY state that worries about things like drunk drivers killing, or unborn children being murdered. Forgive me, perhaps you misunderstood the meaning.

After all, what I took away from my convention visit will forever be MORE about the friendships and fellowship that remain in my heart today.

You can smoke in New Orleans, and you can drink........BOY can you drink. You'd never get thrown from the porch with nowhere to mingle again.........hell, just stay in the streets!!!!!

But, alas, we're sooooooooooo misunderstood here.

Steve, I got your back buddy. Great hearing from you tonight, and can't wait to see you next week. And just try to remember, it's RACELAND, not HOUMA.......LOL.......only a 20 minute difference.....LOL

And Steve, you got the right idea........Tracy what say you........think the meet-n-greet is a much GRANDER idea.

EDNA

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Linda_Howell on May 25^th, 2006, 10:44pm

well, I've been to New Orleans 4 times in my life and I have never been dissapointed. The humidity is no greater than that of Dallas, or Nashville or Miami for cripes sake. Summer is summer and the only city I know of that is perfect in the summer is San Diego, Ca.

A Clusterhead Mardi Gras...!!!!!!! I love it

Linda

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Racer1_NC on May 25^th, 2006, 10:50pm

New Orleans.......Fairbanks.....Boston....makes no difference to me. I'll be there.

Bill

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by deltadarlin on May 25^th, 2006, 10:59pm

Edna,
Jimbo and I both would be down there in a heartbeat if we weren't so tied up with bullshit. I'd even attend a convention there ;). I'm glad that we took a family vacation there two years ago and have some wonderful pictures of the city. You ain't been anywhere to you been on Bourbon St.

Here's Jonny a place to visit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/tribander_3/New%20Orleans/day3071.jpg

Bourbon Street during the day

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/tribander_3/New%20Orleans/day3061.jpg

A place to leave those who get inebriated and won't cooperate ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/tribander_3/New%20Orleans/day3038.jpg

A place of interest for all our manly men~the last cathouse in New Orleans

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/tribander_3/New%20Orleans/day3028.jpg

Just one of those *strange* living statues

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/tribander_3/New%20Orleans/day3021.jpg

St. Louis Cathedral

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/tribander_3/New%20Orleans/day3015.jpg

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Edna on May 25^th, 2006, 11:43pm

ahhhhhh, delta, thanks a bunch for the pictures

it would be wonderful having you guys around.

guess it'll have to be another time, but just in case you can make it.......show up

hugs,
EDNA

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by gore2424 on May 26^th, 2006, 6:23am

Anyone think that DavCon (Davenport ,Iowa) be good place ? In middle of USA has an airport, many close by large hotels town not too big but big enough with plenty of things to do here (3 gambling riverboats,AAA baseball team,right on Mississippi river for fishing,2 large water parks, many camping areas, 2 large shopping malls, etc) just an idea Terry (who wouldnt have to travel lol)

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by The mad viking on May 26^th, 2006, 6:29am

We have been talking a bit about arranging 1 international congress for headaches"ch,cph,migraines How does that sound?

Just checking if there will be any interrest to attend on a thing like that?

Svenn

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by sandie99 on May 26^th, 2006, 8:41am

Svenn,

I think that international congress would be fantastic! :) I'd love to attend that.
Similarly, as soon as I can get these studies done and begin my career as ft journalist, I can start saving for convention trip. :)

Sanna

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by stevegeebe on May 26^th, 2006, 10:24pm

Good question nani.

During the repairs to the hotels that the company is in partnership with, I've become close friends with the managment peeps. With advanced notice, I would work the required angles and reach out to my neuro to secure a speaker/doctor. Dr. Deborah Elliot comes to mind...who is my neuro..

I could easily see the gang in the Chateau Sonesta (in the French Quarter)...within walking distance is the Red Fish Grille, Acme Oyster House. Zydeque BBQ, Absenth House Bar and too many other choices to mention.

It would be a blast...I mean New Orleans did not have a nine billion dollar tourist industry because it resembled a plastic hotel adjacent to an airport runway. If that is all that is required, and that's not necessarily bad, than New Orleans is perhaps too distracting and counter-intuitive to the whole experience.

I really believe that it's more about the friendships and that is why I feel that it does not matter where it is held.

But if we need someone to scout out the possibility for consideration, I will be happy to do so.

In all candor, I understand why other locations should be in consideration. But please do not discout my hometown in the future because of the reasons noted within this thread.

Steve G

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Linda_Howell on May 26^th, 2006, 10:45pm

Quote:

I really believe that it's more about the friendships and that is why I feel that it does not matter where it is held.

Yes Steve. That is what it's all about.

However New Orleans .......is such a great city...and needs our support..I cannot think of a better place.

Edna and you would do great on getting the hotel, etc. and other info.

O.K. OUCH BoD and officers? I will shut up now. ;;D

Linda

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by BobG on May 27^th, 2006, 4:58am

I'd vote in a New York minute for New Orleans.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by wildhaus on May 27^th, 2006, 5:24am

on 05/26/06 at 06:29:52, The mad viking wrote:

Sven you have my [smiley=thumb.gif]
But what do our US family say?

Switzerland was and still is a neutral ground.......... :)

and you all get to eat all the Toblerone you ever could..... ;)

Michael

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Lizzie2 on May 27^th, 2006, 7:07am

[smiley=hug.gif]'s Edna...

Even though I only wrote one word on this thread, I just wanted to say that I didn't mean to give the impression that I wouldn't travel or even that I didn't want to travel to New Orleans!! I would very much like to, and I agree with what has been said above about how badly the city needs tourism, etc...

In response to the fact that you need someone to agree to actually HOST the convention - I have a thought on this.....

Does the person hosting the convention actually have to live in the city where it is being hosted? We have you and Steve as definite contacts in the local area. What if somebody else (or a group of somebody elses) were to volunteer to "host" the convention with planning and taking care of all the details, yet you and Steve would be available to make recommendations, get us some contact info if necessary, and pitch in however much or little as you are able?

Would that be feasable?

If that's the case, then technically a convention could be held anywhere and be hosted by anyone- not necessarily from the host city. Of course it is always easier if you live in the city where you are hosting....but is it a requirement?

If enough of us want to do this in New Orleans, then I think we should. I think we should be able to gather our resources together and pull it off - even if the primary person responsible for hosting is not actually from New Orleans. It would still be much easier than hosting a convention in a city where the host is not from OR we don't even have contacts for! At least we have both of you (and a few others) in the area!!

What say you guys??? I'm for it....and I'd be willing to put in whatever I could to help pull it off!

Carrie :)

*Edited to add: I remember during Katrina that so many people said how much they wished they could help. This is something we could do. Maybe some of us couldn't do much to help at the time - but this would still be a big thing to help bring tourism to the area and help build up the local economy. I think Roxy and the others who have posted in favor of this idea are really on a good path!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by BobG on May 27^th, 2006, 7:52am

Bob P hosted the very first convention in Vegas. He doesn't live anywhere near Vegas. With the internet and a telephone anyone could host it.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Melissa on May 27^th, 2006, 7:59am

I don't care where it is, as long as it's economical for me to get there.

That is what determines if I come, IF I can afford it!

I could give a rats butt where it's located.

:)melly

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by BobG on May 27^th, 2006, 8:09am

Mel, could you afford to travel to Stevens Point? You and Redd could host it.
;)

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Melissa on May 27^th, 2006, 8:19am

on 05/27/06 at 08:09:15, BobG wrote:

Mel, could you afford to travel to Stevens Point? You and Redd could host it.
;)

Yes hon, I can, but the cost for people to fly into CWA (which is about 30 min away from Point), would kill most people's bank accounts. ;)

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by BobG on May 27^th, 2006, 8:50am

Dang! Figured you could host it 'cause you have all the ballons.

;;D

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by wildhaus on May 27^th, 2006, 11:00am

Ill try again,( Svenn, it is a very good idea) If, "as long as it's economical" would there be any interest at all to cross the ocean and have an Int. convention with the European chapters(?) providing they would be interested, and for us the Europeans a nice way of recipocrating for your hospitality!
I can say only Ill look into the feasibility the cost per person (flight from the major USA hobs + Hotel) and will gladly present it as soon as I have the Info. Or latest at the convention. Just need a number I can work with....
What is an “economical” in terms of USD ($)
Do let me know, I do think that it can be arranged if not next year the year after……… and Ill take it from there .. and Svenn, Helen, Sanna we can pull this one off(?)!!!

Michael

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by deltadarlin on May 27^th, 2006, 11:08am

Even *I* could help coordinate a convention in New Orleans. Something everybody needs to think about with New Orleans, once you get on Bourbon Street or round in that area, you don't need a car again until you leave (not unless you are going to the zoo or some of those tours), everything is within walking distance (and more bars than you want to shake a stick at).

And definitely up for a meet and greet in October! And I'll even bring the dessert (s)!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Charlie on May 27^th, 2006, 12:41pm

It's one way to get Edna there so if I could afford it, even I'll show up to add LA to my list.

Charlie

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by PL259 on May 27^th, 2006, 6:16pm

I first hit New Orleans in 73' or 74', crawled the length of Burbon Street on my hands and knees ;;D, was not the last time. I was there shortly after Katrina, friends of mine stayed there during Katrina. Been back since. I missed Steve in January due to the crazy schedule we had there. May be back in June when my bro Nick comes back! (Watch for an HBO orginal called "The Dome" will be Nicks story, told him if he mentions me to let the world know I am a drugged perverted insane state employee!) I can and will be there in October if that happens. Louisiana may have the best politicians money can buy, but we got the best people you will ever meet, and the best food, and if you don't belive that I want you to meet my pet gator!

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by Redd715 on May 27^th, 2006, 6:25pm

on 05/27/06 at 18:16:17, PL259 wrote:

we got the best people you will ever meet, and the best food, and if you don't belive that I want you to meet my pet gator!

Now you got me mouth watering foir Gumbo and spicy soft shell crab po'boys.

Title: Re: Question about next years OUCH Convention
Post by deltadarlin on May 27^th, 2006, 10:15pm

And lets not forget all the bars with nekkid wimmen (damned, been around PL259 waaaay too long). And the food, and the beer/alcohol, and the scenery (and the people, who can be the strangest of the strange).