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Title: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:07pm Hi again. I received information from OUCH regarding the July Richmond VA convention....it looks and sounds great...as far as I know IM GOING..I'll start putting away money now. I've heard it's great to talk to others with CH'S but incredible to meet in person...I can imagine..and Im not quite as terrifed about going away knowing that when I get hit no one will bat an eyelash. It's like CH heaven. Any input, suggestions, wisdom...I'd love to hear it... Thanks Sherri |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by artonio7 on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:17pm Be There or Be Square! Sher. I've never been to one yet either... I can't wait. All signed up and ready to go. with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:18pm Dahhhhhlink, I am going to be there. That is all you need for motivation. And you better be there!!! (I promise to put my axe away for the week end ... No axe murders that weekend) Meeting your first clusterhead, in person, is something that you will NEVER forget! And meeting fifty or more at once is phenomanal!! Just remember, I am the only sane one .... The rest are nucking futs!!!.. Chuck |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Guiseppi on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:23pm Walk slowly, speak softly, wear quiet pastel colors..........those apply only when meeting Chuck. For the rest of us, just come!!! My wife is getting me a ticket with her frequent flyer miles and is trying to coordinate a business trip so she can come too! Not only do you not have to worry about getting hit while you're there, you'll have 50 people who know exactly what to do to help you! Without even being asked. I've done two meet and greets, this'll be my first convention, I soooooo cannot wait!!! Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:41pm SHERRI!!! I will be there, aswill Charlie and Guiseppi. That's all you to know hon. We will initiate you. and stick close to you and introduce you to everyone there. It will be like meeting family you didn't know you ever had...all good. All good. Linda |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:46pm How can I NOT go??? I put packets together for my primary dr, my neuro, requested that invitations be sent to them, gave my parents one...naturally my husband cant go...unless God Willing the war ends and he can come home...Ive seen miracles happens...I wish so much he could go...he'd love it and he has always been a great supporter....and it's important to me that the people who have seen me suffer through this for thirteen year chronic...I want them to see and hear from others what it is REALLY like...a few of the above people weren't the most supportive...and Im being extremely diplomatic...I could go as far to say they're total lack of support destroyed my life...and Im working in rebuilding it now...all up from here....I want to put in a good word for my husband and other good supporter....once of most touching things I remember my husband doing is when he found me asleep somewhere in the house on floor after I had obviously had my ass kicked by a hit...drenched in sweat, my clothes stuck to me, my hair soaking wet...mascara down my face...he would lay on the floor with me...and hold me..Thanks to the supporters... Sherri [smiley=heart.gif] |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Guiseppi on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:51pm Like you I've been blessed with a spouse/supporter/saint.......they are gold aren't they?? ;;D Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Yorky on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:52pm sherri dont bother love, it will be crap :o (i am one jelous mother f......r) only been to one......warms the cockles of your heart , it does (cheers limey) at least i get to meet one of you in may ;;D (bet you cant guess who )....hope you all have fun :) |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 8th, 2007, 9:52pm LINDA...There's no way Im not going...Ive been looking for you girls/guys for thirteen years. It took me SEVENTEEN tries to get into this damned site...without Charlie and Chucks intervention, help and adult supervision...I think I might have hurt myself. :-[ |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by jimmers on Apr 8th, 2007, 10:10pm Bring lots of money. Jonny can drink a shitload of Miller High Life, right before he says "I think I left my wallet in my room" ;;D You'll have fun! Jimmers |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by wildhaus on Apr 9th, 2007, 2:09am on 04/08/07 at 21:18:45, ClusterChuck wrote:
:-X :-X :-X :-X :-X Michael |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by UN solved on Apr 9th, 2007, 11:44am I can't go. >:( I did make it to the Nashville convention and I'll never forget meeting other clusterheads. It was awesome. Dumbass me ... For some reason, the attacks stopped when I got down there. I had a buddy with me and we were itching to explore downtown Nashville. After a few beers down in the bar, we left the convention and headed downtown. It was packed with people everywhere !! There were guys on the street corners jamming on guitars and banjos !! Every other business was a packed country bar with live music. It was incredible !! We ended up back at the convention drunk as hell about midnight or so. Everyone was breakin up and headed back to their rooms because the bar had closed. ... So, I missed alot of the happenings at the convention >:( I'll never forget that weekend though ! :) People I remember meeting ... Woobie ( Hey Woobs :) ), Ramon ( great guy and a hell of an artist! ), Thomas ( super nice guy ... and a big MOFO too [smiley=laugh.gif] ), MAGNUM ( Thanks dude ! ), Alley OOP ( Hi Bob ! ), ZAIRA & her boyrfriend ( pretty lady & forgot his name ::) ), And Jonny of course ( thanks for the beer bro, hope I wasn't too much of an a$$ hole to you ... sorry, I was drunk :-/ ). I also met Jason OTT ( the film maker ) and I saw a wedding take place by the pool ... and I was able to see a little bit of the awards! I know I'm forgetting some people too ... ::) Must have been those 14 beers !! lol Have a good & PF time people !! UNsolved |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sandie99 on Apr 9th, 2007, 11:48am I sure liked to go... I just haven't fugured out how that would be possible yet. It would be so great to meet everybody and travel again! ;;D Sanna |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 9th, 2007, 12:29pm Yeah Michael...that is classic Chuck..if he were the "sane" one here...I dont think we'd all be here...that is frightening and your're right :-X |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 9th, 2007, 12:32pm Hey York... WHO are you meeting in May that's got you all excited? Chuck? ;;D |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Sandy_C on Apr 9th, 2007, 5:27pm Sherri, my first convention was last year in Milwaukee. When I walked from my plane in to the terminal, I was nervous as Hell about being alone, and meeting complete strangers. I was met at the airport by Brewcrew (Bill), and he had Rickyshot in tow, two folks I had corresponded with through this site. I was not just greeted with a polite "hello", I was grabbed in a bear hug and greeted like a long lost sister! That was only the beginning! Be prepared to be hugged, kissed - be ready to cry the first time you witness someone else getting hit - it's a humbling experience. But, when that happens, just watch what everyone else does for that person. It's awesome. People who were once my "online" friends, became my family - strangers no more (ummm - with the possible exception of Chuck - he IS a little strange ;;D - but I love him anyway!) I'm coming to Richmond this year, and can't wait to see everyone. Sandy |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Jonny on Apr 9th, 2007, 6:56pm on 04/09/07 at 11:44:30, UN solved wrote:
Chill bro, you were just fine......at least I think you were.....I was drunk too.....LMAO ;;D Oh!, and Jimmers...you owe me a beer you prick! ;) |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by jimmers on Apr 9th, 2007, 7:31pm Jonny, Gimme my lighter and I'll buy you 1 beer! ;;D Nice to meet you Sherri! Jimmers |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 9th, 2007, 7:35pm Sandy, I am a little nervous about going too...but excited as well. Like you did, I will most likely be attending alone, meeting strangers, who say they understand... :'( I spent many of these thirteen years taking this ride alone...even when others were with me...they either thought I was just blowing it out of proportion or didn't give a damn whether is was true or not...as long as it wasn't them...and you become accustomed to being treated poorly, looked at like a lunatic or a drama queen... hating experiencing it as much as they hate dealing with it...my husband is a good supporter... I havent seen him for over five days in almost two years though...he just left me alone or quietly put his hand on my neck...he was good at knowing what way to handle me at what times...Im sorry for being emotional...have pms and had a bad day today...from almost the minute I got out of bed...I barely slept last nite...and have been in deep shadow all day...that's starting to lift a little now.. Im nauseated and have alot on my mind..feel overwhelmed...just one of those days...but your email has made me feel alot better...thanks for the kind words, sharing your experience...it really does sound incredible...unbelievable in fact...I just cant wrap my mind around this outpouring of understanding...Im so conditioned to feel like Im nuts or hypochondriac...I pray that knowing all of you will help towards changing that..Thanks Sandy...I needed to hear from you. Sherri |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Yorky on Apr 9th, 2007, 7:45pm on 04/09/07 at 12:32:02, sldrswyfe wrote:
she as a broom......? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Jonny on Apr 9th, 2007, 7:57pm on 04/09/07 at 19:35:23, sldrswyfe wrote:
If anyone bothers you (which they wont!) you just let me know. After nearly 33 years of this shit I think I understand. ;) |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by UN solved on Apr 9th, 2007, 7:57pm Cool Jonny ! Next time the beer is on me !! [smiley=me&mb.gif] UNsolved |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 9th, 2007, 8:10pm Hey Jonny... Thanks...and I will remember that...please remember too, ok?? Sherri |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 9th, 2007, 8:16pm York... I am stumped...You have to remember Im new to this..and havent been here long...so who the hell is it already? And where in the name of God would you run into one of us...wait a minute...no it couldn't be...I think I know... :o |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Yorky on Apr 9th, 2007, 8:19pm on 04/09/07 at 20:16:07, sldrswyfe wrote:
ps i have heard "snake skin oil, helps geussing... [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by UN solved on Apr 9th, 2007, 8:20pm Broomhilda |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Yorky on Apr 9th, 2007, 8:21pm on 04/09/07 at 20:20:06, UN solved wrote:
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Mosaicwench on Apr 9th, 2007, 9:32pm Being a supporter, I was lucky enough that last summer's convention (MilCon) was in our backyard. I'd never seen anyone but my hubby get hit before that time. It was an amazing, saddening, humbling and totally uplifting convention . . . .uplifting in that I've never known a group of people who were so intuned to what was happening to the others in the group. . . . I had people hugging me just because I was a supporter - something I take as a given . . . . We did DavCon (Davenport, IA meet and greet) in January and it was awesome! We will be driving to Richmond from the Milwaukee area (it's going to be the last part of a vacation out that way). I'm so looking forward to meeting more people and re-acquainting myself with my old friends. The conventions are amazing - even for supporters. |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 9th, 2007, 9:48pm As if it's even fair, York, to make someone whose been on the board about two days guess something like this..I don't know anyone well enough yet...other than Chuck..to guess personal traits, etc....be fair at least.. and yes that would be a little to obvious for it to be broomhilda...isnt that a cartoon character? I just don't know how you'd run into anyone...unless it was someone coming out your way...and I only know one person on this board who is traveling... |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Yorky on Apr 9th, 2007, 9:59pm well im going to try an lie down (as if , just off to dance ffs :'( ) but just cause sorry |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by broomhilda on Apr 9th, 2007, 10:39pm on 04/09/07 at 21:48:52, sldrswyfe wrote:
or it could be me... ;;D Have broom will travel!!! ps nice to meet you, and please if you can go to the convention you most certainly have to, there is nothing like walking into a room with over 50 strangers and feeling at home for the first time, with family!!! Love, hugs and pf wishes to all Andrea |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 9th, 2007, 10:40pm on 04/09/07 at 12:32:02, sldrswyfe wrote:
Nope .. he is meeting someone who was kicked off the quidditch team ... and THINKS that I am afraid of them ... And NO, it isn't broomie!!! Chuck |
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Title: Re: July Convention...I've never been yet Post by Yorky on Apr 10th, 2007, 1:55am on 04/09/07 at 22:40:49, ClusterChuck wrote:
not close ? not even warm....... |
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