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Posted by jammerlich on March 27, 2008, at 16:32:30
In reply to Re: I'm excited » Dr. Bob, posted by rskontos on March 27, 2008, at 14:57:24
(((rsk))) I'm sorry you feel left out. Honestly, though, there's nothing specific in the works yet. But don't let that stop you from coming!! Things WILL get planned and we WILL have fun.
As far as the APA convention, I'm not sure anyone will be going unless Bob can work something out for us. The fee to go for just one day is $430. That's WAY too expensive for me!
I've been in DC with Deneb (and Llurpsie!!) in the past and it was very relaxing and low key. We did some sightseeing and a LOT of resting and chatting. That's one thing I can say about babblers...they are very understanding of anything you might need to feel safe and comfortable.
I really, really hope you come, rsk!!! Let's keep talking about it, OK? Then maybe we can get others to jump on board as well. Is there anything in particular you'd like to do there? Anything you absolutely want to avoid??
Jammer
Posted by rskontos on March 27, 2008, at 19:13:10
In reply to Re: I'm excited » rskontos, posted by jammerlich on March 27, 2008, at 16:32:30
Thanks Jammerlich, you made me feel better. I would like to avoid my inlaws. LOL. I don't do well with crowds but I have my xanax to help. It might be a good thing for me to do. I am suppose to use this plane ticket up in 08 so. And going someplace by myself well, that is all I do do is stuff by myself. I am suppose to be rejoining society. Not staying so isolated. I have seen DC alot with my husband, he grew up there. But you know husbands, they can be well husbands. So I don't know. I have been to all the monuments and musuems and the malls. But not art galleries and stuff. So I don't know. I can learn to relax to and chat. With Babblers that I know online. It would be a huge step but maybe I could do this. One day for $430, don't they know that even Disney World has a weekend pass, lol. That is kinda steep for being around a bunch of p-docs. I guess they think they are really really really interesting folks with alot to say worth hearing...
Anyway, thanks Jammer.
rsk
Posted by rskontos on March 27, 2008, at 19:19:18
In reply to Re: I'm excited » jammerlich, posted by rskontos on March 27, 2008, at 19:13:10
So what is the hotel of choice?
What is the yahoo thing?
When is most people getting there?
So far, who is going?
Sorry so many questions...
rsk
Posted by moonlightsonata2 on March 27, 2008, at 20:09:42
In reply to Re: Where is everyone staying..what's yahoo?, posted by rskontos on March 27, 2008, at 19:19:18
So many people are talking about actually going to the APA conference - at least that's why I assume people keep talking about the price of $430 per day (and discussing whether it's worth it). Are most people going to go?? Are you guys all scientists or docs yourselves?? I don't think I could understand a word of all the lectures. I'm just a regular person, so feel really intimidated right now. And if I met with you guys to chat in DC, I'd feel so inferior if you were all so smart and discussing science and neurology and brain biochemistry and all that stuff. I didn't realize poeple actually wanted to go to the conference.
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 0:33:09
In reply to Re: Where is everyone staying..what's yahoo?, posted by moonlightsonata2 on March 27, 2008, at 20:09:42
> So many people are talking about actually going to the APA conference
Just to be clear, both the birthday party during the weekend and the conference workshop on Tuesday will be in DC, but people who come to the party don't have to stay for the workshop, and people doing the workshop don't have to come to the party.
FYI, the conference workshop was discussed on another thread:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20070702/msgs/770372.html
Bob
Posted by rskontos on March 28, 2008, at 8:57:46
In reply to Re: Where is everyone staying..what's yahoo?, posted by moonlightsonata2 on March 27, 2008, at 20:09:42
Moonlightsonata, I don't know about regular, but I am not a scientist in that I am trained as in school although I am considering going back to school for something I am just not sure. I think I am too messed up to be considered regular although if my p-doc heard me say I was messed up he would object as I am not suppose to say this, I however, think I am. This is my own Dx. I am making progress he says. Anyway, don't feel inferior I am sure you can hold your own in any discussion in any venue as I have seen you do here on Babble:)
If you can get on a plane and travel to DC comfortably you are doing better than me:) it will be a monumental endeavor for me anyway. However, I am game to try.
rsk
Posted by rskontos on March 28, 2008, at 8:58:27
In reply to Re: party vs workshop, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 0:33:09
The workshop sounds interesting as well. How do you sign up out of curiosity?
rsk
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 9:58:29
In reply to Re: party vs workshop » Dr. Bob, posted by rskontos on March 28, 2008, at 8:58:27
> The workshop sounds interesting as well. How do you sign up out of curiosity?
To register for the conference, see:
Bob
Posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 12:13:53
In reply to Re: party vs workshop, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 9:58:29
I'm excited, aren't you? :-)
I have plane tickets! I have roomate for hotel!
I'm arriving in D.C. the morning of Friday May 2. I'm leaving the evening of Tues May 6. I probably won't go to the APA meeting. I'm just going to have fun!
FUN! Oooooh! I'm excited. Happy Happy Happy!
Let Dr. Bob know you are going and he'll invite you to the Yahoo group for planning.
So far no one has written anything on that message boards, so you're not missing any planning yet!
Eeeekkk! Hotels are fun! Babblers are fun! I'm going to see Dr. Bob again!
I'm going to have an adventure!
Posted by moonlightsonata2 on March 30, 2008, at 21:13:54
In reply to Come to the party!, posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 12:13:53
It sounds like you had an amazing time last time! I'm glad you're so excited!
I'm curious how old everyone is (roughly, or course). Not that it matters, but I guess I'd feel more comfortable if some people were close to my age.
If we didn't know each other through this forum, would we ever be friends, or do we come from walks of life too different? I just turned 20 last month.
Posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 21:35:17
In reply to Re: Come to the party!, posted by moonlightsonata2 on March 30, 2008, at 21:13:54
Hey Moonlightsonata!
I'm 26. I was the youngest last time, but others were in 20's and early 30's. Dr. Bob is middle aged, but he doesn't really talk much LOL.
I'm kind of immature and a late starter. I'm still trying to get my degree and still live with parents.
It'll be cool to meet you!
Posted by Deneb on April 1, 2008, at 0:21:28
In reply to Re: Come to the party!, posted by Deneb on March 30, 2008, at 21:35:17
I dunno what it's called? Projection? I dunno.
I start thinking Dr. Bob thinks I'm a loser or something. Maybe Dr. Bob only wants to talk to successful Babblers, Babblers with phDs and stuff, or at least a degree.
Maybe he only wants to talk with smart babblers.
It's complicated. I wish Dr. Bob would talk to me, but at the same times I'm scared to talk to Dr. Bob.
I think I'll like it if he would ask me about my hamster maybe. I want to talk about safe things, the weather maybe.
This doesn't matter tho, Dr. Bob doesn't want to talk to me, I'm immature.
I'm afraid of Dr. Bob. :-(
Maybe Dr. Bob thinks I'm weird.
Posted by AuntieMel on April 1, 2008, at 10:55:24
In reply to Re: party vs workshop, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2008, at 0:33:09
In honor of 5 years of sobriety I am treating myself to a tummy-tuck. Surgery is towards the end of April so I may not be able to travel yet.
I'll try, though.
Posted by MidnightBlue on April 1, 2008, at 11:38:38
In reply to May not make it, posted by AuntieMel on April 1, 2008, at 10:55:24
Oh wow AuntieMel!
Good luck!
MB
Posted by ClearSkies on April 1, 2008, at 12:30:07
In reply to May not make it, posted by AuntieMel on April 1, 2008, at 10:55:24
> In honor of 5 years of sobriety I am treating myself to a tummy-tuck. Surgery is towards the end of April so I may not be able to travel yet.
>
> I'll try, though.Congratulations!!!
CS
Posted by Deneb on April 2, 2008, at 0:33:20
In reply to Re: I think I'm projecting or something, posted by Deneb on April 1, 2008, at 0:21:28
I'm scared. Now that the real day is fast approaching, it's not fantasy anymore. I'm scared.
I'm afraid of Dr. Bob and I'm afraid of any new people. :-(
I think I'll be mute for the trip. This sucks. I hate this. Why can't I just be normal?
I need more confidence in myself.
I think I need to drink a lot of yucky alcohol.
I'm scared.
Posted by AuntieMel on April 2, 2008, at 7:24:01
In reply to Re: I'm scared :-(, posted by Deneb on April 2, 2008, at 0:33:20
Don't be scared. You are a sweet person and anyone would love to hang out with you.
Besides, I'm sure they are as scared as you are. I was.
Posted by Kath on April 2, 2008, at 7:51:12
In reply to Re: I'm scared :-(, posted by Deneb on April 2, 2008, at 0:33:20
Hi Deneb,
so sorry you're feeling like this. It's a big thing for you to go hun.
You did it in Toronto! You'll be OKAY.
Just think of the fun you're going to have regarding your accommodations! You will NOT - repeat NOT be alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO!! :-)))))
I hear your fears though & don't mean to minimize them. But the actually reality Deneb, is that once you check in to your hotel, you won't be alone. You can stick like glue - I'm sure that would be fine. Check it out!
I send my love & HEY - I wish I was going to be there.
Love, Kath
PS - thx for saying how you're feeling
Posted by Deneb on April 13, 2008, at 22:16:20
In reply to Re: I'm scared :-( » Deneb, posted by Kath on April 2, 2008, at 7:51:12
We have to plan what we're going to do!
Posted by Dinah on April 16, 2008, at 19:30:46
In reply to The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Deneb on April 13, 2008, at 22:16:20
I wish I could have gone. But when I looked for rooms, the prices were just too high, and many of the rooms were already gone. I'd have had to stay a long way away, and if I'm going to go to a strange city, I'd really rather stay close to the meeting place.
The first Babblefest was held without the APA conference, and maybe that's a good thing? Maybe it's because of the APA that everything is booked up?
Although I shouldn't complain. In 2010 it will be here. lol.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 16, 2008, at 20:24:20
In reply to Re: The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Dinah on April 16, 2008, at 19:30:46
I bought my tix
-Ll
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 28, 2008, at 16:04:17
In reply to The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Deneb on April 13, 2008, at 22:16:20
> We have to plan what we're going to do!
And when we're going to do it! Anyone who's coming but isn't already on the birthday mailing list should email me asap. Thanks,
Bob
Posted by vwoolf on May 12, 2008, at 11:42:29
In reply to Re: The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Dr. Bob on April 28, 2008, at 16:04:17
I'm really sorry I won't be able to make it. I had hoped to be able to extend my trip to the USA from Europe, but I just don't have the time. Perhaps next year. I hope you all have a great party.
Posted by Dinah on May 12, 2008, at 12:33:56
In reply to Re: The trip is fast approaching!, posted by Dr. Bob on April 28, 2008, at 16:04:17
Will babblefest still be with the annual meeting in San Francisco? The weekend before or the weekend after? Saturday and Sunday or just Sunday, or Sunday and Monday?
Are we having one?
I have husband's blessing this time, as he wishes to go somewhere himself (grin). Apparently solo trips have become more acceptable.
But I'd like to do things as very early as possible, because I really left it too late this time. San Francisco is probably no less expensive than Washington.
Posted by Deneb on May 21, 2008, at 20:10:01
In reply to Do you have information on next year? » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on May 12, 2008, at 12:33:56
Ooooh! Next year! I hope to go next year too. I used to live in San Francisco. It'll be neat to visit it again. I was little then so I don't know my way around the city.
I can't wait to see Dr. Bob and Babblers again! It's fun.
(((((((Dr. Bob))))))))) love you! :-)
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