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Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 7:44:40
In reply to Re: Hooray! » Dinah, posted by partlycloudy on May 21, 2005, at 5:32:30
I didn't mean to grasp any planning activity either. The list was really as much for my private info as for anything else.
Although I *really* don't understand why Dr. Bob didn't announce anything. My understanding is that airline ticket prices go up as you get within a certain time period of the date, so I think it wasn't as thoughtful of him as one might wish, since I kept suggesting it over and over again.
But I could be wrong about the air fares. I seldom travel.
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 7:45:30
In reply to Re: Hooray!, posted by rainbowbrite on May 21, 2005, at 7:40:18
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 21, 2005, at 7:51:21
In reply to Got my fingers crossed into pretzels (nm) » rainbowbrite, posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 7:45:30
Posted by All Done on May 21, 2005, at 9:12:25
In reply to Hooray!, posted by Dinah on May 20, 2005, at 21:21:32
Dinah,
You can add me to your "possibly coming" list. I just have to talk to the you-know-who about it :).
Laurie
One thing for the planning committee, though. I'm going out of town next week and won't be back until the Thursday before the get together. I won't have internet access while I'm gone, either. I don't care if my plans are spur of the moment, but if there's anything that I will need to be counted for (i.e. reservations or something), I'll need to respond to you before I leave (Sunday, the 29th). That means I'll need to know what we are doing.
Posted by NikkiT2 on May 21, 2005, at 9:33:40
In reply to Re: Hooray! » Dinah, posted by All Done on May 21, 2005, at 9:12:25
to go... so there is still, this one in 8 million or watever chance I could be there!! *lol*
And, just out of interest I did check airline prices for me.. and they're not stupidly unreasonable.. I could do it for around £300 (so nearly $600) if I took the long route with a few changes..
How I wish I could be there.. I so so so do..
Nikki xx
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 12:22:22
In reply to :-) and your toes? (nm) » Dinah, posted by rainbowbrite on May 21, 2005, at 7:51:21
Ticket prices seem not necessarily higher.
I checked under the same criterion as before, some itineraries were less expensive (waaaahhhh!) and some were considerably more. So I guess it depends.
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 12:23:23
In reply to 2 saturday lotteries, posted by NikkiT2 on May 21, 2005, at 9:33:40
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 12:23:55
In reply to Me too :((( (nm) » NikkiT2, posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 12:23:23
Posted by gardenergirl on May 21, 2005, at 13:04:09
In reply to Me too :((( (nm) » NikkiT2, posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 12:23:23
...since I started looking. I need to get a decision ASAP.
:(Or decide to drive...yuck, it's a ways, though.
gg
Posted by fallsfall on May 21, 2005, at 13:18:55
In reply to My fare has doubled, posted by gardenergirl on May 21, 2005, at 13:04:09
It would be great if you three could come!!!!!
(Don't you think it would be worth every penny, Nikki????)
Posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 13:43:29
In reply to My fare has doubled, posted by gardenergirl on May 21, 2005, at 13:04:09
I'd really love to meet you.
Posted by NikkiT2 on May 21, 2005, at 13:56:07
In reply to AllDone Nikki GG, Oh My!, posted by fallsfall on May 21, 2005, at 13:18:55
It would..
But its money I simply DON'T have!! *l* Thats my entire food allowance for a month *l*
Draw just been drawn.. not won tonight :(
Nikki xx
Posted by gardenergirl on May 21, 2005, at 13:57:23
In reply to Re: AllDone Nikki GG, Oh My! » fallsfall, posted by NikkiT2 on May 21, 2005, at 13:56:07
Bummer, Nikki.
Hmm, we could go to an all you can eat buffet and fill some bags for you! :-Dgg
Posted by gardenergirl on May 21, 2005, at 13:58:10
In reply to I'll cross my eyes for you then, gg., posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 13:43:29
Me too, but please don't give yourself a headache. :)
gg
Posted by AuntieMel on May 21, 2005, at 17:54:45
In reply to Darn clever husbands! » AuntieMel, posted by Dinah on May 20, 2005, at 21:22:23
Posted by AuntieMel on May 22, 2005, at 0:47:52
In reply to Re: Responsible? Me? (nm) » Dinah, posted by AuntieMel on May 21, 2005, at 17:54:45
Posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 1:32:02
In reply to Ticket bought, Working on lodging (nm), posted by AuntieMel on May 22, 2005, at 0:47:52
Posted by gardenergirl on May 22, 2005, at 1:42:23
In reply to Wonderful!!! (nm) » AuntieMel, posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 1:32:02
Probably going to drive.
Anyone feel comfy babblemailing me where they are staying? Or at least what part of town?
gg
Posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 7:25:25
In reply to Re: Wonderful!!! » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on May 22, 2005, at 1:42:23
Oooohhhhh, this is going to be so much fun.
It's a shame Daisy and her therapist can't come. We'll have to have that seminar as well. ;)
Babblemail on the way.
Posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 7:39:47
In reply to Hooray!, posted by Dinah on May 20, 2005, at 21:21:32
So that makes those who have posted that they are definitely coming:
Partly Cloudy
Poet
Dinah
Fallsfall
Auntie Mel
GardenergirlAnd possibly coming: (fingers, toes, and eyes crossed)
Rainbowbrite
Annierose
All DoneSorry again if I've missed someone.
I'm doing the happy dance.
Nikki, we'll just have to give you a ring next time we get to your part of the world. I know we're going to do it again someday when my son is old enough to fully appreciate it. Right now, we aren't taking him anywhere that isn't one big amusement park. :( (I remember going nowhere but natural wonders every year for a month at a time at his age. Either my parents had more patience or girls like natural wonders better.)
Posted by Annierose on May 22, 2005, at 8:05:59
In reply to Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 7:39:47
No, I'm coming!!
Booked the air travel this morning.
And I'll bring the party favors!! :)
Posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 8:13:44
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Annierose on May 22, 2005, at 8:05:59
Ok, can as many of us who have them bring therapist pics? It's great to meet you guys! I'll have faces for names. Having faces for your therapists would be ever so cool, too. :)
So move Annierose from possible to definite.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 22, 2005, at 9:27:32
In reply to Lar, does it look possible for you? (nm), posted by Dinah on May 21, 2005, at 12:23:55
I'm very heartened by all this activity going on, to make it work. I'm still a "last minute maybe", and there's not much may in the be.
I really hope this turns into an annual or seasonal event. Something that reccurs. This year is not conducive for me making plans. I'm wrapped up in layers of bureaucracy, still waiting for surgery. It's just not a good year. I really wish I could come. And I'm glad you thought of me.
So, I wish that this get-together is a spectacular success, and that you guys are laying the groundwork for a long-lived tradition.
Lar
Posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 9:30:16
In reply to Re: Lar, does it look possible for you? » Dinah, posted by Larry Hoover on May 22, 2005, at 9:27:32
Oh drat! I was hoping you could come. Dr. Bob is going to be overwhelmed by estrogen. :)
I think an annual event would be a great idea, but we should make Dr. Bob travel too. A Babble birthday in different parts of the country.
Of course, I think I've used all my Babble points with my husband with this one. :)
Posted by fallsfall on May 22, 2005, at 11:09:38
In reply to Re: Lar, does it look possible for you? » Larry Hoover, posted by Dinah on May 22, 2005, at 9:30:16
Happyflower asked some questions on the Psychological Board (http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20050521/msgs/501108.html), but I'll answer them here.
My understanding is that we will have dinner on Friday night with Dr. Bob.
Then we will decide if we want to "do" things on Saturday. The activities seem fairly low key and hopefully inexpensive. And all will be completely optional. I expect there will be a bit of sitting in a park talking, too.
I'll be around all day Sunday, so if people want to stay later in the weekend, I'd love to have some company.
Happyflower also asked about bringing families. This is a harder question. And I'd like some help thinking it through. My goal in coming is to get some connection to like-minded people, and to have a face and some mannerisms to connect to names on the board. I'm also looking forward to spending time with the people who come - rather than the 15 minutes here, 15 minutes there that get carved out of my day for Babble (OK, sometimes is it 2 hours here, 2 hours there.......).
What impact would others' families have on that? I guess some of it would depend on how in tune they are with the issues of mental health. I guess I see this more as a conference, than as a party. So people who weren't interested in discussing "the topics" would be quickly bored. I'm also expecting to be able to talk as openly as we write here on the boards. So I think about talking about suicide ideation, self-injury etc. But at the same time, I wouldn't have a problem limiting those conversations with people who were comfortable with that (like having a "trigger-free zone" for those who are not?). The group is getting large enough (more than 4) so that we will necessarily break into subgroups much of the time, so it seems to be getting easier to allow us to be open, and protect those who are vulnerable to triggers at the same time.
As I reread this, I see, though, that it is overly restrictive, because I really do want to get to know who you guys are - and we are so much more than our psychological problems. So I don't want you to think that I expect to talk only about therapy and misery and cognitive distortions. I want to talk about family and hobbies and work and goals and dreams, too.
On the other side, I've participated in a Depression Support group, and there were times when people would bring their parents, siblings, spouses to the group. I was always happy to have them there, and found that it was a great time to both give them information about mental illness and to find out how significant people in our lives are affected by our situations.
So, I guess if family were genuinely interested in understanding our world better it would be OK. But if they are just looking for a social outing, it might not be the best place.
I would be cautious about bringing children - our topics can be pretty "mature".
What do other people think? I think this is an important question to discuss. Thanks, Happyflower, for bringing it up!
Logistically, I am planning to stay in the Michigan Ave area of town. But I don't want to publicize just where - in case I need to be able to hide for some reason!
Sounds like we will need to make a reservation at a restaurant for Friday night. Perhaps we can find a restaurant that would have a separate room or area for us (except we are going to have trouble coming up with a firm number!!). Dr. Bob, or someone who is familiar with Chicago, do you have suggestions?
I eat almost anything, except I really don't like spicy things (so Mexican is pretty much out, and Indian is difficult but possible). I'd be happy at Italian (including Pizza), Oriental, Steak (though we should choose someplace that does have vegetarian entrees, I assume - anyone vegetarian?), what else is there? It doesn't need to be fancy. I don't want to spend exhorbitant amounts of money. But the food should be appealing and relatively nutritious. I will want to save my non-nutritious moments for ICE CREAM!!! We have to go out for ice cream... Maybe that is what we have for lunch on Saturday - Ice cream.
I propose that the location of Friday night dinner be the piece of information that is given to us so that we can meet. We can make all arrangements for the rest of the weekend at Friday night dinner. If someone is going to miss dinner, we can make special arrangements to hook them up with us on Saturday. I do NOT want the restaurant posted here on the board. Dr. Bob, did you say that we have a yahoo mailing list set up? What is it and how does it work? What are the "rules" for being on the list (evidence of plane/train tickets, or hotel reservations, or proof that you live close enough to drive, other??)? Who can send mail to the list?
This is going to be a blast!!!!!!
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