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Posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 22:02:47
In reply to Re: You ARE going to be there, right Dr. Bob? » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on February 4, 2005, at 21:50:03
I'm in, unless it means a divorce.
But it would be nice to know if I was coming for an intimate tete a tete a tete with Partlycloudy and Dr. Bob or a big old fashioned party.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2005, at 22:51:25
In reply to You ARE going to be there, right Dr. Bob?, posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 18:12:18
> So a park on June 10th?
Whatever the planning committee decides, but that's a Friday, how about that weekend?
> Is weather in Chicago stable enough to count on that or should there be an alternate venue? Are there any parks with facilities you can rent? There are around here. That way if the skies open, you can run indoors.
I wouldn't count on it not raining...
> I have a suggestion. If there are going to be overhead expenses that require that we buy tickets in advance, so to speak, we'd perhaps get a better idea of how many are coming. And maybe those tickets could come with a code that only appears in the email that Dr. Bob sends to the email address associated with Babble and the specific Babbler. Then a preprinted Babble party tag can be issued to that Babbler upon their giving their code. I hate to be suspicious or anything, but I'd hate for another "Dinah" to show up there. And we don't even really know what each other looks like or sounds like in most cases.
That makes sense...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 5:10:47
In reply to Re: I AM going to be there, right, posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2005, at 22:51:25
Yes, of course. From PC's post I gathered the eleventh?
Well, since you wouldn't count on the weather, a head count - sooner rather than later - is probably a wise idea. It'd be nice to know if we could move it to the local McDonald's or if a larger venue would be in order.
You've had experience with this before, Dr. Bob. My take on your prior experiences was that very few people actually take you up on your invitations? I hope it's different this time.
Posted by fallsfall on February 5, 2005, at 8:22:12
In reply to Re: I AM going to be there, right » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 5:10:47
I think I would like to come. Not ready to commit yet, though.
I think I would be more comfortable inside, though. Having to do with privacy, I think. That doesn't mean I wouldn't come for an outside thing. We wouldn't need a fancy space (we are fancy enough ourselves!). Is there someplace on campus, Dr. Bob? I think I'll be overruled on this, and that will be OK.
Daisy can't come that weekend (son's graduation). Any chance to change the date (I understand the significance of the current date)? PartlyCloudy, did you buy your tickets yet??
So, we are talking about a 4 hour party? Is that right? Some food, and lots of conversation.
I like the idea of a secure way of finding out the location, rather than publishing it on the WWW.
Posted by ghost on February 5, 2005, at 9:10:25
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 23, 2005, at 20:54:09
i'm just jumping in here, but many off-duty cops would be very happy to charge a small fee for security duty, or private investigators, too.
just a random thought.
ghost
Posted by ghost on February 5, 2005, at 9:14:18
In reply to Can I come?, posted by fallsfall on February 5, 2005, at 8:22:12
depending on how i'm feeling. chicago isn't too far from here.
Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 13:43:18
In reply to Re: I AM going to be there, right, posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2005, at 22:51:25
A fair number of people don't read Admin.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 5, 2005, at 14:02:50
In reply to Should you announce it across the boards? » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 13:43:18
> A fair number of people don't read Admin.
You don't think it's too early? What does the committee think?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 14:44:28
In reply to Re: I AM going to be there, right » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 5:10:47
Or at least an unwarranted tension in my marriage.
Count me out.
Posted by partlycloudy on February 6, 2005, at 13:27:39
In reply to Re: announcing it, posted by Dr. Bob on February 5, 2005, at 14:02:50
I don't think it is too early to announce a firm date, for those of us who need to make long distance travel arrangements.
I have not made my flight arrangments but I don't anticipate a problem. I'm fortunate in being able to use a coupon for the trip. I really like the suggestions to encourage anonymity via email on the details of the meeting.Also, I'd vote for The Big Meet to happen on Saturday the 11th so us out of towners can get there in enough time.
Um, who else is on the committee?
Posted by mair on February 6, 2005, at 15:51:45
In reply to It probably would mean divorce., posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 14:44:28
C'mon Dinah - you're worth it. Why don't you get your T to recommend it to your husband?
Alternatively, can't you manufacture a professional continuing education seminar in Chicago for the same weekend?
mair
PS: I vote for a weekend when daisy can be there if she'll commit to come.
Posted by fallsfall on February 6, 2005, at 18:58:17
In reply to It probably would mean divorce., posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 14:44:28
Can you ask him under what conditions he would be comfortable? You don't have to tell anyone your real name, or where you live. You can wear sunglasses (or a Halloween mask, for all I care). You don't have to tell anyone what hotel you are staying at. You just show up out of thin air and then disappear again.
I know that you want there to be peace at home, but I think this "conference" is important to you. What is it that he is exactly afraid of? How can you work around those issues and still get to come?
Posted by slinky on February 7, 2005, at 3:36:53
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 23, 2005, at 20:54:09
// We could also just hire a private security person?
I'm lost as to what's going on here but if you need security I'm your lady and I'm private.
Private Slinky at your service.
My uniform is quite erotic..
would you like me to carry a whip if people become uncivil?
Posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 15:12:09
In reply to Re: It probably would mean divorce. » Dinah, posted by fallsfall on February 6, 2005, at 18:58:17
Unfortunately, I'm all too aware of how my husband feels about it. I guess I just wanted to pretend it was possible for a little while, when things seemed particularly bleak.
I could go against his wishes, but it doesn't seem like a very nice thing to do, since he feels so strongly. I think if we count "really"'s, his wishes will prevail.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 17:36:35
In reply to It was no surprise - Mair » fallsfall, posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 15:12:09
Mind if I ask why he isn't so keen on the idea?
Posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 19:29:48
In reply to Re: It was no surprise » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 17:36:35
Hmmmm....
I guess since he's not a Babbler, he can't be blocked. He's always been concerned about my involvement on a mental health board. He unfortunately shares a lot of the prejudice prevalent in society.
The fact that I'm a poster doesn't allay his fears any. :)
Posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 19:50:59
In reply to Re: It was no surprise » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 19:29:48
Ah, so he is worried about the sorts of crazies you might meet...
Doesn't the fact that Dr B is going to be there
And a security guard (best not mention slinkey :-) ) allay his fears at all???
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 7, 2005, at 19:56:34
In reply to Re: Outside party » Dr. Bob, posted by slinky on February 7, 2005, at 3:36:53
Posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 20:21:04
In reply to Re: It was no surprise » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 19:50:59
I fear he hasn't much confidence in or appreciation for Dr. Bob. :) Go figure. I guess it was all those times he came across me sitting at the computer with tears rolling down my face.
It's really quite insulting. At any rate I'm insulted. I told him that the average poster here is pretty much like me. Does he think I'm a dangerous person?
Maybe he should get a PBC.
But to be kind to him, he has undiagnosed OCD, I think, as well as OCPD, and things like this really do cause him a great deal of distress.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 20:53:14
In reply to Re: It was no surprise » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 20:21:04
I don't suppose he would want to come with you?
(is that allowed??)
You could tell him how much it would mean to you...
You could tell him you see it is an opportunity to get out of the house in a safe environment...
I dunno hun, I just feel sad that you feel you can't go :-(
Posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 21:12:20
In reply to Re: It was no surprise » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 20:53:14
I really can't. I'll post to you on the Relationship board a bit more.
Posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 22:50:58
In reply to Re: It was no surprise » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on February 7, 2005, at 21:12:20
I made you a link.
Just to get ya started ;-)http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/relate/20041223/msgs/454755.html
Posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2005, at 22:57:24
In reply to Re: It was no surprise » Dinah, posted by alexandra_k on February 7, 2005, at 22:50:58
I'm sorry to hear that, dinah. So, are we all coming to your place, then?
:-D
gg
Posted by mair on February 8, 2005, at 7:19:39
In reply to Re: It was no surprise-dinah, posted by gardenergirl on February 7, 2005, at 22:57:24
When I started babbling neither my husband nor my T were wild about it, mainly out of a fear, I think, of the other people here. Everytime the Babble site went down, I'd get paranoid about whether my husband had figured out some way to put a block on it, and of course I was paranoid about whether he was coming here and reading things.
I've discussed the babbles with my T alot over the years, and she's ok with it now.
What happened with my H is what tends to happen with us alot. I stopped talking about it and he lost interest.
And obviously after all these years he's seen that nothing awful has come of my participation.
Sometimes I wish I could get him interested, but that's a subject for a different thread.
Mair
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 8, 2005, at 8:41:31
In reply to Re: announcing it » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on February 6, 2005, at 13:27:39
> I'd vote for The Big Meet to happen on Saturday the 11th so us out of towners can get there in enough time.
Some people have conflicts:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050128/msgs/453556.html
But I suppose no date will be perfect...
> Um, who else is on the committee?
AuntieMel and karen_kay:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040527/msgs/365887.html
Bob
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