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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
Posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 9:46:37
In reply to Re: No, I been in chat, its the place too » Iwillsurvive, posted by 10derHeart on March 22, 2007, at 1:20:40
Its very expensive to travel these days. We babblers are a widespread bunch.
Posted by AuntieMel on March 22, 2007, at 11:25:25
In reply to Probably not going, posted by Deneb on March 21, 2007, at 19:42:41
I think it's better to talk to people who *know* they have problems than to talk to people who do and don't know it.
Posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2007, at 12:04:24
In reply to Re: Probably not going » Deneb, posted by AuntieMel on March 22, 2007, at 11:25:25
Posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2007, at 12:07:18
In reply to I think its the cost factor to get there.... » 10derHeart, posted by Iwillsurvive on March 22, 2007, at 9:46:37
Yep. That will probably be the key factor for me. At the moment, the balance is tipped to not being able to go. If only it were SF. Or Chicago in June when my hubby is traveling there for business. Or Southern FL where I know folks with whom I could stay...
Bah, money. It would help if I were actually earning some instead of just draining it away.
namaste
gg
Posted by Dinah on March 22, 2007, at 12:18:17
In reply to Re: I think its the cost factor to get there...., posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2007, at 12:07:18
That's it for me as well. It'd cost at least $1000-$1200 to go, and it's hard to justify that for a couple of days.
If it was during the summer, I might be able to incorporate it into a family trip.
Posted by Deneb on March 22, 2007, at 13:05:51
In reply to Re: I think its the cost factor to get there...., posted by gardenergirl on March 22, 2007, at 12:07:18
Plane tickets for me are about $600 CAD. Four nights accommodation is about $160 USD. (It could be $80, but I want to stay in a private room this time). Plus cost of transportation and tickets to attractions and food and stuff. I estimate that would be about $300. So it would be about $1100-1200 for me. That's about a month's worth of pay for me. Is it worth it to spend that much just to see Bob? Probably not. Sorry Bob, I love you, but... I think I would spend $500 to see Bob. ((((((Bob)))))) LOL It seems like no one I know will be going so I probably won't go either.
Deneb*
Posted by Racer on March 23, 2007, at 19:53:16
In reply to Re: I think its the cost factor to get there...., posted by Deneb on March 22, 2007, at 13:05:51
The cost is a bit of an issue -- although I could room with someone, I think -- but the biggest issue is that my mother's birthday falls right in that time. Now, she's had more birthdays than she can count on her fingers, so it's not like asking a child to wait, but depending on my husband, I may want to do something with her on The Day Itself.
Otherwise, I would like to meet a few people. {sigh} I think we need to do a MiddleMeeting. You know, everyone throw money into the pot, and then meet in the middle...
Naw, but it seems a shame that something as mundane as money keeps us from meeting in real life.
I'll post something once Mr X and I have talked.
Posted by Deneb on March 27, 2007, at 1:08:45
In reply to Re: I think its the cost factor to get there...., posted by Deneb on March 22, 2007, at 13:05:51
I don't think I'm going. Not a lot of people are going. Some people I want to meet are not going. I'm going to save my money, maybe do something boring with it like buy GICs or something. LOL
I still want Bob's autograph though. Can someone get me Bob's autograph?
Deneb*
Posted by Daisym on April 3, 2007, at 0:04:15
In reply to I'm thinking about it, posted by Racer on March 23, 2007, at 19:53:16
I'm thinking about it too. I wish this was the American Psychological Association convention. It is in SF in August - so much easier!!
Do we have a firm list of "yes" Babblers?
Posted by 10derHeart on April 9, 2007, at 15:44:01
In reply to Re: I'm thinking about it, posted by Daisym on April 3, 2007, at 0:04:15
I just found out about something going on that Saturday/Sunday that I absolutely have to be home for.
So, I you'll have to count me out for the APA weekend.
Posted by Poet on April 14, 2007, at 13:42:21
In reply to Re: I'm thinking about it, posted by Daisym on April 3, 2007, at 0:04:15
Add me to the thinking about it list.
Poet
Posted by Fivefires on April 19, 2007, at 12:08:11
In reply to Re: the dates, posted by Dr. Bob on March 20, 2007, at 23:47:32
Are these get-togethers just for you, Dr. Bob, and maybe the deputies and certain others? Or, are they for anyone?
If for anyone, is it usual to post the upcoming occasion on the social board? I've not noticed, if it has been on social.
tks, 5f
Posted by gardenergirl on April 19, 2007, at 15:26:10
In reply to Re: the dates, posted by Fivefires on April 19, 2007, at 12:08:11
They are for everyone. The admin board is where it's usually posted. There have been threads on the social board about the get togethers after they happened. There may have been some talking about them beforehand as well, but the primary source of info and planning is always here.
Namaste
gg
Posted by Fivefires on April 19, 2007, at 16:37:51
In reply to Re: the dates » Fivefires, posted by gardenergirl on April 19, 2007, at 15:26:10
Tks gg.
I'm not far from San Diego.
Am I allowed to attend or 'how does it work'?
5f
Posted by gardenergirl on April 19, 2007, at 18:07:15
In reply to Re: the dates, posted by Fivefires on April 19, 2007, at 16:37:51
I'm jealous because I can't afford to go. :( I don't know any details anyone has come up with yet. Usually someone periodically takes a headcount of who all is going. As it gets closer, they start to talk about specific dates and what they'll do there. I went to the one in Chicago a couple of years ago. Dr. Bob created a listserv just for folks who were going to that one so we could talk about specific plans and still feel safe about disclosing personal info and specific locations/times, etc. I believe he did the same for last year's trip as well. As far as I know, that hasn't happened for this one yet.
Maybe someone could take a headcount to see where things stand?
Namaste
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 1, 2007, at 6:30:59
In reply to All are welcome, including you » Fivefires, posted by gardenergirl on April 19, 2007, at 18:07:15
> Maybe someone could take a headcount to see where things stand?
That's a good idea, where do things stand? I haven't been around -- sorry about that -- but I'm still looking forward to getting together with some Babblers!
Bob
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