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Posted by Dinah on December 5, 2006, at 16:24:07
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007, posted by Honore on December 5, 2006, at 13:35:58
Why do you think so?
I went to the one the year before last, and was surprised how much it was like meeting up with friends you know quite well. It didn't seem to change things at all. I already knew and liked them.
It was different seeing Dr. Bob in person and seeing him talk in complete sentences. But as far as fellow babblers... Well, we've chatted, we've posted, this was just meeting up in person. Which was also fun.
Posted by Dinah on December 5, 2006, at 16:26:30
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007 » Dinah, posted by Deneb on December 5, 2006, at 14:31:28
Still dependent on my saving up money. I hope my dogs are healthy for a while. (Well, I hope so anyway, but they're a non-voluntary source of expense.)
It'd be fun seeing you there. And you know us well enough to talk, don't you? It's no different than chat. :)
Posted by gardenergirl on December 5, 2006, at 16:32:55
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007 » Honore, posted by Dinah on December 5, 2006, at 16:24:07
> Why do you think so?
>
> I went to the one the year before last, and was surprised how much it was like meeting up with friends you know quite well. It didn't seem to change things at all. I already knew and liked them.I agree with Dinah. It was quite lovely, a lot of fun, and a very special time. I've also been fortunate in that I've been able to meet up with folks from Babble individually. I'm smiling broadly just thinking about those times. In my experience, it's always added a feeling of depth and warmth to the relationships that began online. I feel blessed to have had these times, and I look forward to more whenever I can arrange it.
Of course, it's true that there is an element of risk in meeting online folks in person, and this risk should not be overlooked. We all have to decide for ourselves what's best for us. The meetings via Babble have seemed to me to be set up so that privacy can be mantained if you wish, and the meetings are in public places, etc.
Do what's best for you, Honore. I'm sure that if I ever got to meet you, I'd count it as another treasured time, but I respect your needs. Love your name, too.
Take care,
gg
Posted by Dinah on December 5, 2006, at 16:35:56
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007, posted by gardenergirl on December 5, 2006, at 16:32:55
Yes, quite true. I'd forgotten that aspect.
The location of the places we meet aren't made public, and that helped me feel more secure.
But certainly my husband thought it was a risky venture. :)
Posted by LlurpsieBlossom on December 6, 2006, at 11:35:40
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007 » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on December 5, 2006, at 16:35:56
Hmm San Diego,
I have relatives in SDiego. I wonder if they will still live there in May, as they are thinking of moving.The other complication is that I have an event to attend the following weekend that will also involve travel, and there's this little thing called the "Dissertation" that needs to be considered...
I wonder if I can get my sh*t together to graduate next semester?
It was kind of suggested to me by the folks who gave me a fellowship this year... finish up in 12-18 months.. OR ELSE lol.
I am 6 months in, and making good progress.
The other reason why SanDiego might be nice is because I'm pretty sure that i will have a frequent flyer free roundtrip earned by then. San Diego would be an expensive trip without such a ticket. Deneb, is there a youth hostel in SanD?
Also, if folks are interested in attending the APA conference, preregistration is always cheaper than on-site registration. Every conference I've been to offers student rates also.
so many choices to make.
I'll work on the Diss for today, however...
ciao lovelies.
Posted by Deneb on January 10, 2007, at 22:41:36
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007, posted by LlurpsieBlossom on December 6, 2006, at 11:35:40
I skipped class today and had a big huge argument with my parents, leading to me throwing a tantrum (throwing things and saying, "I don't want to go to school over and over again."
I need to do well this semester so now my parents and I have a deal. I can go to San Diego if I do well in my classes.
Do well in school and I can see Bob again. :-)
Bob, I'm going to do well this semester because a.) I don't want to be on academic probation b.) I want to graduate sometime this century and c.) I want to see you again.
I'm going to do well this semester. I have to do well this semester if I want to see Bob and Babblers in San Diego.
It's up to me. I just have to go to class and study. I can do it. No more skipping midterms and exams. I must do well or else I can't see Bob.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on February 4, 2007, at 19:59:24
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007, posted by Deneb on January 10, 2007, at 22:41:36
I want to go, no matter how I do in school. I need something to look forward to. It'll be an adventure! I hope lots of people go.
I'm going to drop off my application for a passport tomorrow.
Ooooh, it'll be so exciting! Taking a plane all by myself! Can I share a room with someone?
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on February 27, 2007, at 22:58:16
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007, posted by Deneb on February 4, 2007, at 19:59:24
OK, just in case I go I have my passport now. I also bought luggage that was on sale.
Going to San Diego would be really really scary for me. Just seeing Dr. Bob is not enough to make me want to go. Sorry Bob. LOL
I don't want to be all alone in San Diego if I go. If a Babbler I know says she/he will go with me I will go.
There were some times I felt a little alone in Toronto. I don't want to be alone too much.
I want to go for adventure, and also to see California again. I probably won't go to the 2008 Babble Party, but I really want to go to the San Francisco one. I really want to see San Francisco again.
I must admit that the Babble Party is just an excuse for me to see California again. LOL I want to see the Pacific ocean again. Oooooh, lets go to the beach! I don't know how to swim though, maybe I should bring my personal floatation vest. Or if someone who knows how to swim will make sure I don't drown that will be OK too.
When should I buy tickets? I've never had to buy plane tickets before. If someone will go with me I will go.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on February 27, 2007, at 23:48:14
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007, posted by Deneb on February 27, 2007, at 22:58:16
Sorry to post again, but I forgot to write something in my other post.
I promise not to stick to you like glue. I just want someone I sort of know to go to San Diego too. I don't want to go and don't know a single Babbler. It would be nice if we have chatted before.
I promise you can have your space. I will be OK alone. I can do stuff by myself.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 2, 2007, at 18:13:50
I'm just too excited! I can't post anymore on the Babble trip thread so I'm getting around that rule by starting another thread! Sorry. I'm just way too excited about possibly going to California.
I really want to go! I think I'm going even if there is no Babble party! I'm really looking forward to it.
Is this pathetic of me?
I want to see the Pacific Ocean again.
Will I go by myself and be all lonely? Are Babblers going to meet in San Diego? I hope so, I really hope so. It'll give me an excuse to go to Cali. What if no one goes? Will Dr. Bob have coffee with me or something if no one goes? I don't want to be alone with Bob.
Maybe it's too early right now? Is that why no one is replying to my posts?
I'm sorry for starting this thread. I'm just excited about this. I wish more people were excited.
Gee I have no life or something. I'm so excited about possibly going to California.
Aaaahhhh! California! The beach!
Deneb*
Posted by annierose on March 3, 2007, at 18:53:57
In reply to Re: Babble Parties 2007, posted by Deneb on February 27, 2007, at 23:48:14
Posted by Deneb on March 3, 2007, at 21:29:53
In reply to Re: What are the dates? (nm), posted by annierose on March 3, 2007, at 18:53:57
Good question. When are the specific dates?
When are you going to be in San Diego Bob? When do others want to go?
I think the APA thingie starts May 19. Do we want to do something for the weekend?
Just in case I go to the Babble Party I'm telling my potential bosses I have to go away May 17 - 22. (I'm looking for a job right now.)
I hope people go. I hope people decide to go soon. I love planning for trips. It makes me soooo happy. :-)
I feel kind of stupid being the only person here who is excited about it. I wish someone would join me.
If I go to San Diego I think I will take one of those day tours to Mexico. I may as well go if I'm already that close to the border.
I wish someone would go with me.
Deneb*
Posted by Iwillsurvive on March 3, 2007, at 21:32:16
In reply to Sorry to post down here about the same thing, posted by Deneb on March 2, 2007, at 18:13:50
Sorry deneb, tried to find your post the other night.
I won't be there, but it sounds like FUN!
Take care.
Posted by gardenergirl on March 3, 2007, at 23:20:42
In reply to Re: What are the dates?, posted by Deneb on March 3, 2007, at 21:29:53
I'm excited about considering going, if that means anything. I'm keeping an eye on airfares, though where I'm at with my D-word will be the deciding factor probably.
But I hope I can go. I've never been to San Diego, and I really had a great time in Chicago last time I went.
namaste
gg
Posted by Dinah on March 4, 2007, at 13:06:50
In reply to Re: What are the dates?, posted by gardenergirl on March 3, 2007, at 23:20:42
I wish I could go, but as usual I'm broke. And as not usual, I'm trying to remain broke, as opposed to getting into debt.
Posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on March 4, 2007, at 14:59:03
In reply to Re: What are the dates?, posted by Deneb on March 3, 2007, at 21:29:53
very very tempting. I have to see if I have a free trip yet with my frequent flyer miles. and see how the damn PhD is going. ugh.
but deneb, usually I have a hard time being around ONE pdoc. not sure how I would handle a thousand of them. Oh well. smile, laugh nervously, and try to sneak into talks about exciting developments in substance-p related depression treatments.... goooooooddyyyy.?
-Ll
Posted by Deneb on March 4, 2007, at 19:44:35
In reply to Re: What are the dates?, posted by gardenergirl on March 3, 2007, at 23:20:42
> I'm excited about considering going, if that means anything. I'm keeping an eye on airfares, though where I'm at with my D-word will be the deciding factor probably.
>
> But I hope I can go. I've never been to San Diego, and I really had a great time in Chicago last time I went.
>
> namaste
>
> ggYay! I'm not the only one excited about possibly going! LOL
I hope you can go too. I don't want to be alone. If I go and no one but Bob goes will Bob do stuff with me? I think Bob will be busy with stuff and he probably doesn't want to be alone with me. I can't really talk to Bob. I don't say much and Bob doesn't say much so we would not say anything to each other.
I don't know if I can go to the beach by myself. Where will I keep my wallet and camera while I go into the water? I think I'll need to go with a group of people, then someone can stay behind to watch all our stuff.
I can't do this alone. I don't think it'll be much fun all by myself. I wish I had a friend to go with me. :-(
There's only like 11 weeks to decide.
Deneb*
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 20, 2007, at 23:47:32
In reply to Re: What are the dates?, posted by Deneb on March 3, 2007, at 21:29:53
> When are the specific dates?
>
> I think the APA thingie starts May 19. Do we want to do something for the weekend?Yes, let's make it May 18-20. Something Fri. evening for people who can come early, something during the day and then dinner on Sat., and something during the day Sun. for people who can stay late?
Are there any Babblers in the San Diego area who would be willing to help with planning?
I'm really looking forward to this. :-)
Bob
PS: Sorry not to have been around lately!
Posted by AuntieMel on March 21, 2007, at 8:22:08
In reply to Re: the dates, posted by Dr. Bob on March 20, 2007, at 23:47:32
Sorry - no can do.
May is booked solid for me. Very solid.
Why do it around the APA if we aren't presenting? Won't you be too busy then anyway?
Posted by Deneb on March 21, 2007, at 14:43:26
In reply to Re: the dates, posted by Dr. Bob on March 20, 2007, at 23:47:32
Oooooh, now I want to go again! LOL I have a job now so I can't take too many days off but I pick my own schedule at work. I can work 3 days a week plus switch some days to another week. I can "walk on" to add more shifts too, it's really flexible.
I can work Mon, Tues and Weds, then take the plane on Thurs. May 17. I can stay for Sun. and book Mon. off to take the plane on Mon. Now I just need my credit card
I have a job now and won't feel so guilty spending money anymore. Oooooh, Dr. Bob is going and he's excited! I'm excited too now! Ooooooh! I get to see Dr. Bob again! Eeeeek! Aaaahhhh! So excited! ((((((Bob)))))))
OMG, life is fun!
I think I want to go. I hope my Mom lets me. I'm all ready to go! I have my passport and luggage!
I need to get a cell phone again. I hope a lot of people go. As much as I love Bob, I don't want to be alone with him LOL.
Deneb*
Posted by Deneb on March 21, 2007, at 19:42:41
In reply to Re: the dates, posted by Deneb on March 21, 2007, at 14:43:26
My Mom won't let me go. She doesn't want me going by myself. She also doesn't want me talking to Babblers so much. She wants me to talk to people who don't have problems. I told her everyone has problems.
I want to see Bob again. :-(
Oh well. Maybe I will see Bob some other time.
Deneb*
Posted by 10derHeart on March 21, 2007, at 21:33:20
In reply to Re: the dates, posted by AuntieMel on March 21, 2007, at 8:22:08
> Sorry - no can do.
:-( That stinks.
> Why do it around the APA if we aren't presenting? Won't you be too busy then anyway?
That is a good point, and I don't know that this years' Babble birthday has been set in stone for then yet. We could always have voting like before, but we'd better hurry.
I can think of some reasons, though - and I may be way off base here in even trying to guess what Dr. Bob might be thinking - to do it around the APA:
--maybe because he's been traveling a lot and by combining attendance at the APA w/Babble party - kill 2 birds w/one stone? (one less separate trip?)
--maybe because at one time he/we said something about moving it around to make it more possible for more people, and now it's the West coasts' turn, and SD is there and so is the APA?
--maybe because some Babblers have already been planning for San Diego so he's just going with that thought until he hears otherwise.......which he just did from you!
I always wish everyone who wants to could go, despite time, work, family, money and all that. But that would be only in a perfect world.
Posted by 10derHeart on March 21, 2007, at 21:35:36
In reply to Re: the dates » AuntieMel, posted by 10derHeart on March 21, 2007, at 21:33:20
You were talking about the dates, not necessarily the place.I am particularly dense and inarticulate today.
Sorry.
Posted by Iwillsurvive on March 21, 2007, at 23:30:52
In reply to Duh....AM, I just realized, posted by 10derHeart on March 21, 2007, at 21:35:36
Posted by 10derHeart on March 22, 2007, at 1:20:40
In reply to No, I been in chat, its the place too (nm) » 10derHeart, posted by Iwillsurvive on March 21, 2007, at 23:30:52
What's the objection to the place? San Diego really is great, beautiful, interesting. I lived a couple hours away for about 7 years and visited a friend there often.
Maybe people want a vote?
just curious
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