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Title: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 14th, 2007, 7:31pm Have we picked a site yet? |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 14th, 2007, 7:45pm on 07/14/07 at 19:31:04, 1stdonna wrote:
You offering to host it? Ive never been to FLA. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by KingOfPain on Jul 14th, 2007, 7:59pm Just think, if it was held in Connecticut we could call it... CONCON. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by taraann on Jul 14th, 2007, 8:18pm on 07/14/07 at 19:45:43, Jonny wrote:
Yeah me neither ;) Hell yeah new neighbors, host a Fl. convention! |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jul 14th, 2007, 9:43pm Maybe we could have it in Menomonee Falls, WI. Then we could call it MoneeCon ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by catlind on Jul 14th, 2007, 9:47pm There were several discussions regarding having it in Oregon and I believe 3 if not 4 people offered to help host it and put together the proposal. Not sure what the out come has been though. Cat |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Redd on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:03pm Seems lips are getting pursed so tight you couldn't get a straw thew 'um these days let alone any information. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Brewcrew on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:21pm on 07/14/07 at 21:43:45, BMoneeTheMoneeMan wrote:
Or we could have it in Milwaukie, OR and call it either: OTHERMILCON OR WANNABEMONEECON ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by thebbz on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:26pm I have a very large mouth and am not afraid to use it. I think it should be in Montana. At Vietvets house...he has weed,whiskey and kick ass smokes....imagine what he could do with coffee. [smiley=laugh.gif] Just kiddin. West coast rules. Anywhere north of the illegals. somebody get that cat out of here. all the best jb I would have it at my house but there are too many guns around. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by catlind on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:27pm on 07/14/07 at 22:03:01, Redd wrote:
Not sure what you may have heard etc., but I was referencing a discussion that was going on here on ch.com: http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=general;action=display;num=1181083286 There is a handful of folks on the left coast who had mentioned they were talking about putting in a proposal for review for the Oregon area. Cat |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by catlind on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:30pm on 07/14/07 at 22:26:09, thebbz wrote:
Hey now, I may be from the north, but I'm here legally, why for does you have to get me out of here?? ;) Cat |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by thebbz on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:35pm I'm sorry...here kitty kitty kittty. ;;D Porcon08 someplace cool is fine jb |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Redd on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:48pm on 07/14/07 at 22:27:33, catlind wrote:
I haven't heard anything and I didn't see the post RE: the West coast offers till you mentioned it. I should be more diligent in doing my own research. My bad. Cat I'm glad things worked out as they were meant to. All the energy headed your way was bound to turn the negative to a positive. You and yours has this whole family behind you. Love ya my sister.... |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by thebbz on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:53pm http://www.calouch.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1181868171 Here ya go. jb |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 14th, 2007, 10:57pm With Lizzies connections, TaraAnns enthusiasm and my knowing the area, between the three of us, we could pull off a good convention in Sarasota, Florida. What say Lizzie and TaraAnn? There hasn't been one yet on the south east corner. Edited to add: Not only that, our Siesta Key Beach has been voted year after year to have the whitest sand......it's gorgeous here. Info on the city: http://images.ask.com/fr?q=Marina+Jacks%2C+Sarasota+Florida&desturi=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.picturesfrom.com%2Fsarasota%2F&fm=i&ac=2&ftURI=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.ask.com%2Ffr%3Fq%3DMarina%2BJacks%252C%2BSarasota%2BFlorida%26desturi%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.picturesfrom.com%252Fsarasota%252F%26imagesrc%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.picturesfrom.com%252Fsarasota%252Ftour-boat-marina-jacks_small.JPG%26thumbsrc%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F65.214.37.88%252Fts%253Ft%253D2726816828751571605%26thumbuselocalisedstatic%3Dfalse%26fn%3Dtour-boat-marina-jacks_small.JPG%26imagewidth%3D165%26imageheight%3D123%26fs%3D4%26ft%3Djpg%26f%3D2%26fm%3Di%26ftbURI%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.ask.com%252Fpictures%253Fq%253DMarina%252BJacks%25252C%252BSarasota%252BFlorida%2526page%253D1%2526pstart%253D&qt=0 Siesta Beach area: http://www.eflorida.net/beaches/beachpics/siesta.jpg |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by UN solved on Jul 14th, 2007, 11:49pm Yes, yes, yes ... I vote Florida. ( should we vote and do hanging chads count?). My second choice is Vegas !! I haven't been to one since NashCon o4' and I missed alot of it. My buddy and I went into downtown Nashville to check out the I want to go next year. I will go next year. I just made up my mind. :D PS. I think I'll hang around with Vietvet2tours !! lol ... we be smokin tough !! UNsolved PS. There's always the 'Bluegrass' state of Kentucky. It really is a beautiful place. And it's centrally located, so turnout may be good. Whatchya think ? I'm sure I could set-up what we'll need if that was a location that you all would be interested in. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Patrick_A on Jul 15th, 2007, 1:53am Where at in KY? |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by sandie99 on Jul 15th, 2007, 2:57am I love Florida! :) I've actually been there for 2 weeks in the early 1990s (Dec 27th 1991 -> ) with my mum, dad, aunt and 2 cousins. We had a blast! I recalling telling myself on the plane back home that I'll be back one of these days... :) Sanna |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by davyp on Jul 15th, 2007, 6:24am Florida sounds good to me :) I will be able to have a 2 week vacation stoping in the FIL`s place he has just had built ;;D And if i bring him with me i wont have to put my hand in my pocket once [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] Dape |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Karla on Jul 15th, 2007, 7:36am I seem to remember a convention in Atlanta not to far in the distant past so there has been one in the southeast corner. I think KY sounds beutiful. But due to popular vote maybe FL next year and KY the year after. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by M.R. on Jul 15th, 2007, 12:13pm Just as a thought, maybe we should pick somewhere that it's under a 100 degrees during the daylight hours, so that we could go outside with out your brains turning to jello. Mike |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Peppermint on Jul 15th, 2007, 12:41pm Hi everybody, Since you're asking, if you would like to host a convention in your city, you can send a proposal to O.U.C.H. with all the information. The review process has not yet started, and we look forward to receiving lots of proposals for location possibilites with all sorts of fun things and amenities offered for those attending. Your contact person at OUCH is Rori Lockman. Please check the OUCH website for the correct email address. So glad you are all brainstorming on this already :D Pep ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by thebbz on Jul 15th, 2007, 4:32pm Excuse me, but this thing has been east of the Mississippi too long. I vote somewhere in the West and someplace cool..not 90 to 100deg with 90% humidity. Porcon08 sorry I blew up. ;;D sure is nice to see all the pretty stuff in FLA and we have grandkids there. Oregon is just as nice. How about a semi rural area? That would at least be different. I think we all could use a break from traffic and the like. I'll shut up now. jb |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Charlie on Jul 15th, 2007, 5:44pm Florida in January.....maybe. When I was in Sarasota, it was February and it was too hot for Swedes. :o Somewhere you need a jacket in the evening. West coast would be fun though. Charlie (who never lends a hand..... :-/) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 15th, 2007, 5:48pm Who fucked up this thread? |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by thebbz on Jul 15th, 2007, 10:37pm Oh ,you just want to go to Florida. [smiley=laugh.gif] jb |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Kirk on Jul 16th, 2007, 12:45am I vote we don't go anywhere that someone puts a link to that is a foot long and won't wrap, Jeez think before ya post those things dammit. Someone will think yer a dumb MS user or something. [smiley=smokin.gif] |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jul 16th, 2007, 2:51am OREEEEEEGON!!! Almost guaranteed it won't get up to 100 degrees :) Mast |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 16th, 2007, 3:08am Chicago has great hotels the food is to die for and of course a beautiful city then you can call it CHICON kinda catchy huh.Just a thought. Dave |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by kayarr on Jul 16th, 2007, 3:09am Portland Oregon is the best of most worlds. http://www.travelportland.com/ |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 16th, 2007, 12:43pm Sorry you had a problem with the link. It worked fine for me, and of course I tried it before I posted it. I have an old computer......dial up service and all, and it popped right up. Try this: (or not) http://www.picturesfrom.com/ Same site.....index.html...home page |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by cash5542 on Jul 16th, 2007, 1:32pm I'm really new here so my opnion may not count for much. I'm a supporter too, never been to convention, and don't have CH. I have really mixed feelings. I have heard many of you say heat triggers CH?? I'm new at this so I could be wrong. On the other hand my son went to college in Sarasota and it is really a neat little town, beautiful beaches, a shopping circle (St. Armands) that is hard to describe, outdoor with lots of unique restaurants and shops. It's easy to get around, traffic is pretty minimal, especially in summer. The airport is really nice and close by. Motels rates are good and plentiful. If this was being held sometime between Oct and April, there would be no question, it is a great place and I miss visiting however the heat is really pretty intense and the beautiful beaches are quite hot in July and Aug, not all that comfortable. Just some thoughts! |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 16th, 2007, 1:38pm And we have air conditioning too. Everywhere. The rates are low between Easter and Thanksgiving. April and September are the ideal months.......comfortable temperatures outdoors |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by tanner on Jul 16th, 2007, 2:09pm Love FL. Love OR. Will go to either! if it is a summer Con I positively swing to OR. and will do anything I can to help from here in sweaty Texas :) stuck in the middle again.........Tim |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Turts on Jul 16th, 2007, 4:04pm Ill host it here in Sydney. Then you can call it InterCon. or maybe KangaCon. ;;D Turts |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Brewcrew on Jul 16th, 2007, 5:03pm on 07/16/07 at 03:08:10, MR_FLOOR wrote:
Just one problem - most of the people there are Chicagoans. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by cathip on Jul 17th, 2007, 3:31pm LOL! You guys crack me up!! Now that my life is settling down a skosh, I'd like to revisit the possibility of Port Con, or Con in the (other ) O.C., that would be Oregon City. I dunno bout the rest of you, but the heat kinda turns me into jello...I likes my days cool!!! I think Oregon would be a lovely place for Conv.we could even spend an afternoon river ratting if we so desired.... and perhaps a picnic dinner! Plenty of places to consider, and yes, we ARE working on it!!! Kimberly, B...........anyone????? Cathi |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by alienspacebabe on Jul 17th, 2007, 3:39pm on 07/16/07 at 17:03:49, Brewcrew wrote:
Now, now, Bill. They can't help what they are..... |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by JimLaff on Jul 17th, 2007, 3:50pm PHILLY BABY, PHILLY ;;D. - Think about it!!!!! Cheese Stakes, Soft Pretzles, Jersey Shore. How could it not happen here????? |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by JimLaff on Jul 17th, 2007, 3:53pm I forgot. We have an International Airport here. This would make travel simple. Most flights to Philly on Southwest are dirt cheap |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Charlie on Jul 17th, 2007, 9:43pm Quote:
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 18th, 2007, 5:25am on 07/16/07 at 17:03:49, Brewcrew wrote:
Common Brew Whats with the haten.I think your a little nervous that those Cubbies are right on your tail now.Besides I'm going to the party in the park and Wisconsin is filled with Wisconsinites. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Brewcrew on Jul 18th, 2007, 7:15am on 07/18/07 at 05:25:22, MR_FLOOR wrote:
No hatin', Dave. Just good, clean messin' around. You did see the big smiley face, right? Wisconsin may be filled with Wisconsinites, but you guys practically own all the land in this state. It's one of the things that makes me feel a tiny bit better with every property tax increase. ;) And 4.5 games is hardly right on our tail.... ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by cash5542 on Jul 18th, 2007, 9:21am If we do Philadelphia I'm in for helping organize. I am 2 1/2 hrs away. Jefferson Hospital is there too, possible speakers???? I'm on my way up and will put a bug in my docs ear for thought. Lots of art museums and stuff to do. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by taraann on Jul 18th, 2007, 10:08am on 07/14/07 at 22:57:47, 1stdonna wrote:
I saw this and went running to Sam like a kid at a toy store "Sam Sam lets help host a convention!!!!!!" And he reminded me that we are planning a wedding around that time. We plan to renew our wedding vows on July 20th (our 10 yr wedding anniversary) of 2008. We didn't have a wedding when we got married 9 yrs ago. So it's about due time we do it right. How could I forget I am having a wedding? |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by kcopelin on Jul 18th, 2007, 10:10am West coast would be a nice...either rustic rural but reasonably close to airport, or coastal. I will help anyway I can. I realize that I haven't been to convention yet-that has been due to the cash flow issue. Cathi, do you need help with the proposal? PFDAN y'all kathy |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by mcf69 on Jul 18th, 2007, 11:16am I don't know, it's a hard pick between Florida and Oregon, but I have lots of family and friends around Sarasota, cool town. Anyplace it is, I hope I can go next year, the posts from this years looked like alot of fun... |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 18th, 2007, 4:22pm on 07/16/07 at 03:08:10, MR_FLOOR wrote:
But . . . . it's in Illinois! ;) (edited to add - I should have read ALL the posts before adding my 2 Wisconsin cents. . . . Chicago would work for us - we could take the train and not have to drive on those perpetually-under-construction-toll-ways-of-yours) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 18th, 2007, 4:30pm I say we descend upon the center of the country. Deej and Stephanie are in there somewhere - Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska . . . . Not very cool in July, but at least it's centrally located. I highly recommend trying to get to DavCon if you've never been. Davenport Iowa in January seems a bit weird but it's a GREAT time. There are fun museums and casinos and good food and who cares if it's cold. Bey-ull (southerner that he is) actually came last year and rode in a convertible while the temp hovered in the 30's. We had to spend some time thawing his southern bones afterward but he lived to tell the tale. And for the brewcrew clan, Davenport in January is going SOUTH! |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jul 18th, 2007, 11:16pm Hey Kathy, CathiP and Kimberly and I are actively petitioning to get Portland. We have several people here that would all be willing to help out, which should make it easier. I'd LOVE to have all of yous come here for a convention. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 19th, 2007, 10:22am Without a doubt, Florida has some beautiful locations...it would be really cool to meet everyone for the first time in a tropical climate...it sounds magical. Honestly, I would be happy to go anywhere. Kentucky sounds pretty too...I have never been there. It's exciting to start planning it. I just really want to be there...and finally, finally meet other CH'rs. Now, I saw how "ok" it really is...all of that 02 everywhere and not having to tell anyone, "Uh..I have this uh condition that uh..." I look forward to the deciding vote... :) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by jimmers on Jul 19th, 2007, 10:25am How about Batan Rouge? Then we can call it BACON ;;D Or Indianapolis? the we can call it ICON ;;D Jimmers |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by UN solved on Jul 19th, 2007, 1:55pm Chicago is nice, but it's also expen$ive there. Kentucky is a nice place. The backroads in Kentucky are beautiful with all the top notch horse farms. There are big events around here all the time. This past weekend was the Madison Regatta. Just a thought UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 19th, 2007, 4:28pm The King votes for Florida! ;) 8) And dont give me "Its hot in Florida in July" because we had the convention in Dallas in July....LOL ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by artonio7 on Jul 19th, 2007, 4:56pm Boston would be interesting. Meeting Chewy would be a hoot. ;) with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by The mad viking on Jul 19th, 2007, 5:14pm How about Norway folks? ;;D Svenn |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by UN solved on Jul 19th, 2007, 5:38pm Well if it is going to be in Florida, it damn well better be close to the beach !! ;;D UNsolved ps. while we're at it, can we shoot for speed weeks ?!! |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by jimmers on Jul 19th, 2007, 6:27pm Ahh Florida, I spent a week there one night! ;) Jimmers |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 19th, 2007, 7:06pm on 07/19/07 at 17:38:27, UN solved wrote:
If it aint on a beach, Bro......we might as well shoot for Arizona at that time of year.....LOL ;;D BEACH!!!!!! [smiley=headbanger.gif] |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by cash5542 on Jul 19th, 2007, 7:56pm I like Sarasota cause I know it but the Atlantic side is cooler waters at that time. Boca Raton is beautiful but a bit pricey. Melbourne is great for surfing ( ;) OK Guiseppi???). If we can't do Philadelphia, I'm all for Florida, just bring lots of sunscreen and make it an Ocean town. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by SteveFL on Jul 19th, 2007, 8:04pm I have no objection to FLORIDA. ;) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 19th, 2007, 8:08pm on 07/19/07 at 20:04:01, SteveFL wrote:
Steve has spoken.......now sit down Steve, your no King......LOL ;;D Ok, do we have anyone that will host and work with Rori? (if shes up to it) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 19th, 2007, 8:53pm Well, good grief people, we're talking about the shores of the Gulf of Mexico here. Of course we're talking about beaches........look at Siesta Key.....you can see it from the hotels in Sarasota. The Keys are long, thin barrier islands that run paralel to the main coast. You will find Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, Long Boat Key, St. Armonds Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Island of Venice, Manasota Key. Don Pedro Island and Boca Grande, any of which are just a Google away. It would really be a great place for a convention. City Island Park is in downtown Sarasota and hosts acitivities all summer, such as water sking competition, parasailing and numerous other competitions. There are boat tours which dolphins have adapted to and follow with wonderful "shows" of their abilities, and often get close enough to the boats to touch. We have the Ringling Museum......being the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. The museum was the home of the founder and is now filled with artwork and sculptures.......gorgeous. Then, there are the off the road places that I have found which the usual traveler would never find. Lido beach is interesting......it's a nude beach that has been under scrutiny for years. There's Oscar Shearer Park......miles and acres of wild area with native creatures.......bob cats, aligators, etc. Featuring canoe trips, recreational vehicle sites, swimming, etc. Then, there's the night life. Wonderful comedy clubs, night clubs, etc. Great restaurants and simple sidewalk cafes. From expensive to unbelieveably economical. Look for Sarasota in Google search. Interested in golf? Not to worry!! We have just about all you could want. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Charlie on Jul 19th, 2007, 9:12pm Quote:
Been there in February and melted. Pacific northwest is THE place to be this decade. Big housing boom up there. It would be fun seeing it. Besides, I have a good friend in Tigard which abuts Portland, I think. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 19th, 2007, 9:33pm on 07/19/07 at 20:53:27, 1stdonna wrote:
Sign me up if I can let the Mule free ball it ;;D Talks do need to go on with the OUCH convention committie to make it real. Ill be there in a heartbeat!!! [smiley=headbanger.gif] |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by UN solved on Jul 19th, 2007, 9:34pm aw yes ... Anna Marie Island ... was drunk in a little bar there several years ago. This chick kept giving me the google eye and after awhile, she walked over and said "Hey Fella". I about lost it !! IT WAS A DUDE !! LMAO !! I threw down a $20 bill and peeled out of that place !!(literally) LOL !! Freaks !! ::) UNsolved |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Lizzie2 on Jul 19th, 2007, 9:37pm SIESTA KEY!!!!!!!!!!! I can help if it's in Sarasota and the surrounding areas!!! I would go there in a heartbeat!! hehe Sorry Donna that I didn't see the thread until now!! Of course, I could also help if it's in Philadelphia, but Florida would be fun!!! Sarasota is such a kickass city!! :) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by cathip on Jul 19th, 2007, 9:45pm We on the OTHER coast will be heard...hear me??? There are several of us who have contacted Rori, and we are proposing "08 in Portland........yeahhh...the one in Oregon! You east coasters have had it long enough, now it's OUR turn............... weather's great, plenty of options and lots of nice rivers to play in.......... Ohh, and did I say the WEATHER IS GOOOOOOOOOOOOD!???? mutter mutter, sweltering heat, lots of humidity..........not gunna du it!!! PORTLAND, I say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cathi |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 19th, 2007, 9:48pm Makes no difference to me where it is.....I'll be there. Bill |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by ClusterChuck on Jul 19th, 2007, 9:49pm People, people, people!!! We have been central and eastern too many times, recently! We need to hit the west coast! It is only fair to our left coasters!! We can always do Florida the next year. Left coast for 2008 and then we can do Florida for 2009. Think LEFT coast!!! Chuck |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 19th, 2007, 10:10pm on 07/19/07 at 21:49:29, ClusterChuck wrote:
I guess I flew 6 hours to Vancouver for nothing, eh? Its already been had up there.......Florida or bust for me....I aint doing a 6 hour flight ever again! :-X |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 19th, 2007, 10:24pm on 07/18/07 at 07:15:25, Brewcrew wrote:
I don't own any.And it's now 3.5 ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jimi on Jul 19th, 2007, 11:22pm I'm with Bill. When the committee picks it, I hope to be there. Doesn't matter where it is. I never get out of the hotel anyway. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Charlie on Jul 20th, 2007, 2:34am Tell me why the convention has to be in July where it's too warm in the majority of the country? Davenport was great. It was zero when I landed there a couple of years ago. It was wonderful. I'm weird and like cold weather but I'm nicer to be around when it's chilly and think better. Must be my Scandinavian ancestry. I love the winter. Selfishly, Portland is attractive because I might be able to stay with a friend that I haven't seen in about 15 years. Just rambling. If it has to be Florida, I vote for the Atlantic. Breezes are good. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by sandie99 on Jul 20th, 2007, 3:34am Ok, now. Florida - I'm happy to return it anytime. Kentucky - I have wanted to visit it for a long time. Other cities & states - I'm sure that I'll love them as well; I've been wanting to return to USA for a long, long time and once the place has been determined, I'll do my best to get there, finally. Norway - I've been there twice and I'll be happy to visit it again, it's a beatiful country. In case someone is still worried about the heat... COME TO FINLAND! ;;D In the WINTER! [smiley=laugh.gif] let's do it in Helsinki. HELCON has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? ;;D Then the devil pic will suit the t-shirts better than ever... [smiley=laugh.gif] Ok... I can see that the caffeine in my blood circulation is showing right now... ;;D Sanna ;;D ;;D ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 20th, 2007, 8:02am We cant wait to have you Sanna!! Im holding you to what you said..."as soon as we know, it's time to start planning"(...uh, go back to RichCon PIC thread) Finland sounds really beautiful San. ;) :) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by rickyshot on Jul 20th, 2007, 12:57pm How about Canada. I am in Montreal the interesting part of Canada. Besides the French flair this city is brimming with activities in the summer. The shopping is unbelievable and for you guys out there the women are stunning. There is a casino, a mountain in the middle of the city and Montreal is a good walking city. Cafes galore withoutdoor eating and drinking. Tons of night clubs and trendy places. The food in this city cannot be beat and I have been to a lot of places. The weather in the summer is generally less hot than the south but it is humid. And we could get a heat wave. You never know. Montreal has one of the livilest downtowns in any major North American city I have seen. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by ClusterChuck on Jul 20th, 2007, 9:19pm on 07/19/07 at 22:10:27, Jonny wrote:
But how long ago was that? Hmmm??? It was in 2002. Since then it has been in New York, Nashville, Dallas, Wisconsin, and now Richmond. LEFT COAST TIME !!! You may be King, but I am QUEEN!!! And the King usually ends up listening to the Queen, if just to shut the Queen up! [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] Queen Chuck |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Woobie on Jul 21st, 2007, 12:00am HEY ;;D dont forget about hurricanes. I think beaches are nice too - but you never know what next july's gonna be like. i dont wanna get stuck in no hurricane - or have it have to be cancelled cuz of one. (that would sucketh!) but - that's just me :-/ Oregon is good - or Washington state. They have beaches too........and no hurricanes... and nicer summer weather. Seattle Rocks - i heard. ;;D hee hee We could do it where DavCon is............. i would help rory and we already know the hotel is awesome and very accomodating! i dont care - i just dont wanna miss another one! :-* woobs |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 21st, 2007, 7:15am Good grief! Anyone interested in a "meet and great"? I can get the condo's again.....the biggest one sleeps 6, plus a sofa bed. They're wonderful......ask Barb D, Nancy C, Barb G, Elaine, Jackie, Judy, Andy, Sailpappy, (that's where I met Kip and Judy).................and they're about 200 ft off the beach.......Englewood Beach. Great restaurants, Tiki bar, the public beach, little shops. All casual. All within walking distance. Plenty of never-used hurricane shelters are near by. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by BarbaraD on Jul 21st, 2007, 7:35am And the pink thingy..... ;;D I still laugh at you and Nancy trying to deflate that thing.... Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by ClusterChuck on Jul 21st, 2007, 8:08am on 07/21/07 at 07:35:57, BarbaraD wrote:
I think this falls into the category of: "I don't wanna know the full story about deflating a pink thingy ... " Chuck |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by horsegirl on Jul 21st, 2007, 1:17pm you did jonny! I love the beach , but i like kentucky to! my mom was from there and I've never seen that state. but ist a long trip on horseback. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by catlind on Jul 21st, 2007, 1:39pm I'm all for the left coast for 08 and then Florida for 09; Yup it's been on the left coast at Vancouver in 02 and in Vegas the first one ever, but all in all they've been fairly evenly spaced around, east coast and west, and south, but the pacific northwest feels right for 08 - of course there's no personal bias there at all, just cause we are going there for holidays and I don't wanna miss another convention!!!!!!!! ;) No matter what we all want though, the proposals still have to be submitted, so if ANYONE wants to host the convention anywhere, get your proposal together and send it to OUCH so they can review and decide giving everyone the maximum amount of time to prepare so the maximum attendance can be gained :) BTW, did I mention Oregon for 08 hehe.... Cat |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by nani on Jul 21st, 2007, 1:47pm I'm for Oregon, also. I'm menopausal with a heat CH trigger...Florida at anytime other than January just doesn't sound inviting to me. Besides, Goadsby will be in California, right? So, you left coasters... get that proposal ready, OK? |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jul 21st, 2007, 1:49pm on 07/21/07 at 13:47:13, nani wrote:
Workin' on it Sweetie!! |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 21st, 2007, 2:55pm on 07/20/07 at 21:19:37, ClusterChuck wrote:
If your using that reasoning maybe we should think south west, aint had a convention anywhere near there yet. Dont really matter to me, I will never again spend six hours in a plane, no matter what.....LOL ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jimi on Jul 21st, 2007, 3:11pm Yes you will and thats the end of that. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by ClusterChuck on Jul 21st, 2007, 3:50pm on 07/21/07 at 14:55:15, Jonny wrote:
Southwest works too .. and if I have to drag you there by the infamous mule, I will!! Oh wait ... You like it when I do that to you .... Chuck |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 21st, 2007, 3:59pm on 07/21/07 at 15:50:53, ClusterChuck wrote:
Would you like a pic of what you speak? LMMFAO!!!! ;;D I usually just send it to chicks, but in your case I can show you what you will be missing....ROTTFLMMFAO! [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by ClusterChuck on Jul 21st, 2007, 4:18pm on 07/21/07 at 15:59:18, Jonny wrote:
You keep telling me you will send a picture, but so far ... NADA!!! LOL What's the matter, afraid it will end up as my 'puter's wall paper? I have better pics for wall paper .. Chuck |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 21st, 2007, 4:55pm What IS the temperature in Oregon in July? I have no idea. Thanks |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Brewcrew on Jul 21st, 2007, 5:02pm on 07/21/07 at 16:18:13, ClusterChuck wrote:
C'mon, now, Jonny - you've missed the perfect comeback: I'm afraid it won't fit on a 19" computer monitor. [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by nani on Jul 21st, 2007, 5:10pm on 07/21/07 at 16:55:57, 1stdonna wrote:
http://countrystudies.us/united-states/weather/oregon/portland.htm There ya go, Donna. Oh, and Jonny, just get flights with a 2 hour layover. Just enough time for a beer and a couple of smokes. ;) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Brewcrew on Jul 21st, 2007, 5:14pm on 07/20/07 at 12:57:04, rickyshot wrote:
I really like this idea, Ricky. However, now that our illustrious government has deemed it necessary to have a passport to travel to Canada, it would be another $100 per person (if they don't already have one), and might keep attendance down. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by artonio7 on Jul 21st, 2007, 7:39pm Niagra Falls would be cool... it's a great landmark... it wouldn't be scorching hot... or...... Cleveland, Ohio! It's central.. nice airport. Lots to see and do... Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The airshow if it's timed right, Museums, Great restaurants, The Flats and it's on lake Eerie... also, for the roller coaster crowds... Cedar point isn't far or Geauga Lake. and it's only a 2 hour drive from my house. ;;D with warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Tara Ann on Jul 21st, 2007, 7:49pm Does the convention always have to be in July? Donna Meet and Greet sounds great, personally we need a month to get settled and on our feet. Shits crazy round here and funds are sadly low but I don't want to miss out...... |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 21st, 2007, 7:56pm on 07/21/07 at 17:10:57, nani wrote:
Are you brain dead?........seriously? |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by jwelch on Jul 21st, 2007, 8:03pm To everyone who has their own idea of where the next convention should be held . ...start here:mailto:Convention@ouch-us.org and put in your bid. If you want it in Florida for example ...where. What hotel? is it close to an international airport? Shuttle? what are the rates for a hotel? will they allow fo reduced rates for a block of rooms? do they have have conference rooms? what prices are they willing to negotiate? THIS....and so much more go into choosing where the convention will be. someone willing to really go out of their way for 6 months prior to the convention is required. Honest...it is. Linda, who is still not home yet from the convention. I think I'm in Oklahoma... ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Tara Ann on Jul 21st, 2007, 8:30pm Hehe where in OK? I'm partial to Tulsa and rte 66 ;;D Road trips suck.... I plan to fly from now on out I'm too tired for driving... way too many road trips over the years. ;) |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by thebbz on Jul 21st, 2007, 9:06pm Oh Linda ,,,Cathi said you and her were doing the proposal for Or. [smiley=laugh.gif] Its a good thing you know all the pertinant info. ;;D Travel safe you guys see ya soon. jb |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by nani on Jul 21st, 2007, 9:52pm on 07/21/07 at 19:56:24, Jonny wrote:
Only half the time. :P |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by jwelch on Jul 21st, 2007, 10:18pm yep, Nani is only brain dead half the time. Thank God it's the right brain not the left brain tho...she'd be iin real trouble. Little does she know...I'll be in Santa Fe soon. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by nani on Jul 21st, 2007, 10:23pm YOU WILL?!?!?! Are you taking I-40 west from there? OMG!!!! I'll PM you both my numbers (I'm letting my kid use my personal cell, so I'll give you my work cell). I would LOOOOVE to get together..... |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 21st, 2007, 10:30pm Tony......... Where near Cleveland do you live? My first 48 years were in a suburb of Cleveland Then I moved to Florida. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by nani on Jul 21st, 2007, 10:49pm http://bestsmileys.com/happy/7.gif http://bestsmileys.com/dancing/13.gif I'm gonna see Linda and Jim!!!! |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by cathip on Jul 21st, 2007, 10:52pm Uhh, well. Linda and I are NOT putting in the bid for Portland, however, I am leaning on Linda a lot, and BMonee, Kayarr and I are working on the bid........Rori has been notified, and we are in the process of filling her in on all the info. The question has been asked..is there a bid form we are using? I seem to remember one from years past. Until we get direction, we can only continue to gather info, and keep lobbying our friends and family to jump on our bandwagon. It's a lead-pipe cinch, the CalOUCHers will have a much easier time getting here, rather than THERE! Lesseee, for starters.......how bout 1-Mild weather 2-lotsa rivers 3=casino within 1 hr driving 4-decent room rates 5-airport shuttles 6=breweries ok, that'll WHET yer whistles for now............ Cathi |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Brewcrew on Jul 21st, 2007, 10:55pm You get any whey in my whistle and I'll kill ya. ;) That shit is soooo hard to clean up. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 21st, 2007, 11:06pm OK, if you're going to get silly......in order to make it evaporate you must "walk this whey". |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by cathip on Jul 21st, 2007, 11:18pm LOL! Okay, you guys ragging on the whey I type?? We may have nice, temperate "whether" here (that was for the typo police), but we also have cottonwood. My allergies are at an all-time high, and I am typing with an eye that keeps watering..... flooding is more like it! This isn't easy........besides, typos keep us all on our toesies, don't they?? ...............fine, I'll run upstairs and fix it.......... Cathi |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by jwelch on Jul 22nd, 2007, 12:06am Quote:
Nope. This proposal is all hers John. I am willing to help in any way I can, but this is hers and a few others...baby. :) Linda Howell P.s. did I mention I stayed at Gators house last night. He lives in a really nice country setting with horses all around him. He grilled the most humongous steaks for dinner and let us park our motorhome in his driveway for the night. We'll be travelling west tomorrow on old route 66 towards New Mexico. Seeing Nani is a 'must' lol Linda |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by thebbz on Jul 22nd, 2007, 12:27am Have fun at Nani's!! I see I did well stirring the pot...LOL I was kidding about the proposal....still pulling for Or. Fishin galore. thebb |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Charlie on Jul 22nd, 2007, 1:00am Niagara Falls? Count me in. 90 miles away. Good gambling too. 8) Cleveland? Cool. Rock & Roll Museum and for me: 154 miles. Bus rides, both. 8) Charlie |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by purpleydog on Jul 22nd, 2007, 2:19am Oregon is the place to be next year. The weather is beautiful, it's cool at night, there are lot's of hotels, an international airport, and lot's to do. Kirk and I offered to host it, but then plans changed, and we weren't able to be available to attend to the details. Brian, Kim, Cathi, you'll do a fine job! Let's do the west coast, and have a cool climate, so Charlie doesn't have to wear his air conditioned suit. ;) If it's in Oregon/ Portland area, we'll be there! There's also a Crowne Plaza hotel (like the one in Dallas) in Lake Oswego, very near Portland. Beautiful hotel. Jonny, ever take the train? Nice relaxing ride. Get a sleeper car. All meals are included with that. Prob be a 3 day trip for you, and your ass won't fall asleep. :P |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by Jonny on Jul 22nd, 2007, 2:39am on 07/22/07 at 02:19:03, purpleydog wrote:
LMMFAO.......yeah like I got three days to do nothing.....LMAO! ;;D |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 22nd, 2007, 4:19am :-[ |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by ShariRae on Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:08am Niagara Falls....10 minutes away..YAYYY!! LOL Cleveland...3 hrs away..another YAYYY Charlie..if either one is decided upon..there will be no bus ride for you mister..I will pick you up! Much Love Shari |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by artonio7 on Jul 22nd, 2007, 5:30pm on 07/21/07 at 22:30:53, 1stdonna wrote:
I'm 1 hour and 45 minutes east of Cleveland in a tiny town called New Castle, PA... I did live in Cleveland a while back I restored the murals in St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Tremont and also worked as a graphic designer Ameritech Publishing. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by kayarr on Jul 23rd, 2007, 7:51am The page with the Portland accolades:) http://www.travelportland.com/media/portland_in_news.html |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by nancyc on Jul 23rd, 2007, 4:02pm Sarasota is awesome...beach, bars and relaxation...boy, i need that LOL...and I now know how to deflate a pink thingy. What fun that trip was! smiles,nancyc |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by 1stdonna on Jul 23rd, 2007, 4:09pm And we even drove down Manasota Key road while holding it. I've got the pictures to prove it. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by echo on Jul 23rd, 2007, 6:00pm on 07/22/07 at 10:08:04, ShariRae wrote:
Bummer! I was in Niagara Falls two weeks ago for four days. |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by tanner on Jul 23rd, 2007, 6:35pm Jonny, Fly to Vegas, we will meet you there and decide whether or not to take the next hop to Portland ;;D ...Tim & Linda |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 24th, 2007, 9:41am Nancy C.... Exactly. Yes, it's hot in Fl. in July....but we won't be sleeping in tents...and there's an air-conditoned hotel, the pool, the ocean... Im a newbie..so I know my opinion doesn't count for much...but, if there is a vote...my vote will. I don't know how this all works... I have asked but havent gotten answers. Maybe someone could inform me a little. Thanks. Sherri |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by artonio7 on Jul 24th, 2007, 10:44am on 07/24/07 at 09:41:37, sldrswyfe wrote:
Sherri if you are dead set on having the convention in a particular place. Submit a proposal for that location. This would entail a lot of legwork on your part as you would be committing to host the convention. That involves finding the various hotels that would accommodate our needs in a location preferably near the airport or at an airport with a shuttle to the hotel. The airport should be both, international and intercontinental. That is just for starters... if you are interested in hosting a convention please send an email to the ouch convention committee requesting further details of what is expected of the host. Convention@ouch-us.org or go to this link http://www.ouch-us.org/gatherings.htm After the proposal are submitted they will be voted on. Hope this helps, With warm regards, Tony |
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Title: Re: Next years convention Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 24th, 2007, 12:05pm Thanks Tony. That sure is alot...now I see the logic in hosting in your own area. Being that I no longer live in Fl., financially, I cannot afford the airfare...(My heart is willing, but not the bank account). Still, no matter where it is, if I can help in any way...please let me know. Thanks again Tony for explaining. Sherri :) |
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