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Posted by Dinah on July 29, 2004, at 5:26:51
In reply to Re: getting crashed, posted by Dr. Bob on July 29, 2004, at 1:59:24
> And, unfortunately, we may need to be sure we can call security if necessary.
>
> BobYou make it sound so charming. :)
Posted by partlycloudy on July 29, 2004, at 7:22:55
In reply to Re: Blues Festival and overnight walk, posted by Dr. Bob on July 28, 2004, at 23:57:39
The Blues festival is a good activity because
1. it's free
2. it can be loud and rowdy or (relatively) quiet
3. the weather is *usually* good
4. the music is fantasticUsing the dorms for accommodations would be ideal! Would we have to reserve a block or something?
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 29, 2004, at 17:35:32
In reply to Re: Blues Festival and overnight walk » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on July 29, 2004, at 7:22:55
> Using the dorms for accommodations would be ideal!
Maybe, but unfortunately:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040717/msgs/371900.html
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on July 29, 2004, at 17:42:53
In reply to Re: Blues Festival and overnight walk, posted by Dr. Bob on July 28, 2004, at 23:57:39
Posted by TofuEmmy on July 30, 2004, at 12:16:41
In reply to Re: *no* dorms, posted by Dr. Bob on July 29, 2004, at 17:35:32
Since that weekend would mean no dorms, if the date was changed, does that open up the possiblity of using dorms?
I think one of the biggest reasons people would be unable to attend would be due to financial constraints. So anything which could be done to keep prices low would most likely be appreciated. Of course, if someone(s) would prefer a hotel, they could certainly do that intead. But if very cheap or free (?) dorm rooms are a possibility, seems changing the date would be worth while. IS it a possibility?
Em
Posted by Larry Hoover on July 30, 2004, at 12:42:50
In reply to Re: *no* dorms » Dr. Bob, posted by TofuEmmy on July 30, 2004, at 12:16:41
> Since that weekend would mean no dorms, if the date was changed, does that open up the possiblity of using dorms?
>
> I think one of the biggest reasons people would be unable to attend would be due to financial constraints. So anything which could be done to keep prices low would most likely be appreciated. Of course, if someone(s) would prefer a hotel, they could certainly do that intead. But if very cheap or free (?) dorm rooms are a possibility, seems changing the date would be worth while. IS it a possibility?
>
> EmI think it makes way more sense to schedule based on e.g. dorm availability than it does on any other factor. The point is a get-together, non? Besides, doesn't it make much more sense to e.g. commemorate the date of my first post, or that of gabbi, or any other illustrious poster <eyes a-twinkling>, than to stick to a particular day that just doesn't work out, logistically? Eh?
Lar
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2004, at 11:45:46
In reply to Re: *no* dorms » Dr. Bob, posted by TofuEmmy on July 30, 2004, at 12:16:41
> Since that weekend would mean no dorms, if the date was changed, does that open up the possiblity of using dorms?
>
> I think one of the biggest reasons people would be unable to attend would be due to financial constraints...Good point, I'll ask. But we're not right downtown, you know, so other schools might be preferable, anyway?
What price range are people interested in? Orbitz right now offers:
> The Palmer House Hilton
> 4 stars
> 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
>
> Ideally located in the heart of Chicago's *LOOP*, The Palmer House Hilton offers modern conveniences combined with over one hundred years of elegance. For the demanding traveler there are four restaurants, an...
>
> Check-in:
> Fri, Jun 10, 2005
>
> Check-out:
> Sun, Jun 12, 2005
>
> Guests:
> 1
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> Average nightly rate:
> $99.00
>
> Room description:
> Studio room 1 double bed hi speed internetBob
Posted by slinky on July 31, 2004, at 12:02:51
In reply to Re: dorms vs. hotels, posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2004, at 11:45:46
I don't get this thread...But count me in...hotel please
When?hehe
Posted by slinky on July 31, 2004, at 12:03:31
In reply to Re: dorms vs. hotels » Dr. Bob, posted by slinky on July 31, 2004, at 12:02:51
Oh and I'm loaded
Posted by AuntieMel on August 3, 2004, at 10:46:50
In reply to Re: dorms vs. hotels, posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2004, at 11:45:46
That place sure is purty. I wouldn't mind staying there.
The get together *is* voluntary, but I'd sure hate for anyone to volunteer to stay home for financial reasons.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2004, at 22:55:58
In reply to Re: dorms vs. hotels, posted by Dr. Bob on July 31, 2004, at 11:45:46
> > Since that weekend would mean no dorms, if the date was changed, does that open up the possiblity of using dorms?
> >
> > I think one of the biggest reasons people would be unable to attend would be due to financial constraints...
>
> Good point, I'll ask.I'm still looking into this, but FWIW our International House, though not exactly a dorm, might be an option:
> Single room with shared bathroom: $52 per day or $900 per 30 day month
> Double room with shared bathroom: $84 per day
>
> http://ihouse.uchicago.edu/residency/residency_short.htmlHow does that look?
Bob
Posted by karen_kay on August 18, 2004, at 0:36:11
In reply to Re: dorms vs. hotels, posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2004, at 22:55:58
committee members.. check your email!
(ha! aren't the rest of you just pulling your hair now?)
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 8, 2004, at 22:58:26
In reply to Re: dorms vs. hotels, posted by Dr. Bob on August 17, 2004, at 22:55:58
> > > Since that weekend would mean no dorms, if the date was changed, does that open up the possiblity of using dorms?
> > >
> > > I think one of the biggest reasons people would be unable to attend would be due to financial constraints...
> >
> > Good point, I'll ask.
>
> I'm still looking into thisWell, I heard back, and they said I-House would be less expensive:
> > Single room with shared bathroom: $52 per day
> > Double room with shared bathroom: $84 per day
> >
> > http://ihouse.uchicago.edu/residency/residency_short.htmlThat's not bad for Chicago...
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 17, 2004, at 10:12:54
In reply to Re: dorms, posted by Dr. Bob on September 8, 2004, at 22:58:26
> I-House would be less expensive...
So what's next on the agenda? Karen, it's nice to have you back...
Bob
Posted by karen_kay on September 21, 2004, at 7:21:33
In reply to Re: next on the agenda, posted by Dr. Bob on September 17, 2004, at 10:12:54
Posted by Dinah on September 21, 2004, at 8:33:01
In reply to Re: next on the agenda, posted by Dr. Bob on September 17, 2004, at 10:12:54
I'd love to go and meet Dr. Bob and fellow Babblers, but my husband would have ten kinds of conniption fits. The more anonymous it could possibly be, the more likely I'd be able to go. Although the likelihood would change from absolutely impossible to just within the realm of extreme possibility.
So would there be things where Babblers could meet without names etc. being an issue?
Am I the only one with this problem? I think my husband has watched too many afterschool specials. :(
Posted by Atticus on September 21, 2004, at 11:24:30
In reply to Is anonymity a problem for anyone else?, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2004, at 8:33:01
Hi Dinah,
I can relate. When I recently went into a relatively brief but intense depressive spiral (med-change life-preserver helped me get my feet back on dry land, or at least, into the shallows), my mom became convinced that the cause was my participation in this site. She thought that interacting with other people who have a mental illness was somehow exacerbating my own. Nothing I said could convince her otherwise. So now I never bring up PB with her, and if she asks, I say I don't go there any more. When I told her I was reading Styron's "Darkness Visible", a memoir about the author's own battle with depression, on the advice of my therapist, her face just fell. She's definitely into an out-of-sight, out-of-mind track of thinking where my illness is concerned. What I believe she really wants to hear is that I'm all better, and it will never happen again. So I can just imagine how ballistic she'd get if I said I was heading off to meet other Babblers. Yow! ;) Atticus
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 21, 2004, at 11:53:02
In reply to Is anonymity a problem for anyone else?, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2004, at 8:33:01
> I'd love to go and meet Dr. Bob and fellow Babblers, but my husband would have ten kinds of conniption fits. The more anonymous it could possibly be, the more likely I'd be able to go.
>
> So would there be things where Babblers could meet without names etc. being an issue?Real names? Or even posting names?
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on September 21, 2004, at 13:40:28
In reply to Is anonymity a problem for anyone else?, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2004, at 8:33:01
I wanted to add in my experience with meeting up with a Babbler face to face when I visited England last month. It took me a long time to work up to telling my husband that I was setting it up, then he had a gazillion questions about the person we were meeting.
We met at a Tube station and ate at a restuarant. It couldn't have been a lovlier evening, made all the more special because I knew this person before I met her. We had a completely engaging conversation, and it really opened up my spouse's eyes to meet someone else with a similar problem to mine.
My husband was really impressed, and he immediately saw how helpful it is for me to be part of this community, as anonymous as it is. He knows I'll be helping to plan the BabbleFest in whatever shape it takes, and he is cautiously happy that I'm involved.For us, it had a lot to do with trust - he in my judgement, and in the safety of this community. As supportive as we are as an online community, I think it can only be reinforced by putting faces, voices, and inflections to our group.
I am not aware of any Babbler with violent tendencies towards others - do I just have blinders on?
pc
Posted by gardenergirl on September 21, 2004, at 21:19:07
In reply to Re: Is anonymity a problem for anyone else? » Dinah, posted by partlycloudy on September 21, 2004, at 13:40:28
I have some concerns about it as well. I don't think I'm worried so much about stalkers or violent tendencies or anything. It's just that in this world, I am GG. In my other world I am another name. I've gotten to know a few people from here better and given them my real name, but one of them said just the other day that she still thinks of me as GG. That makes a lot of sense to me. So, if I were to come, and I love the idea and love Chicago, I think I would want my nametag to say GG.
um, gg ;)
Posted by Dinah on September 21, 2004, at 21:37:03
In reply to Re: Is anonymity a problem for anyone else?, posted by gardenergirl on September 21, 2004, at 21:19:07
Yeah, I don't think he'd have a problem with me being Dinah there...
Wouldn't it be weird if we came and found that someone we've been chatting with is our cousin or our next door neighbor? Goodness only knows I share things here I wouldn't want anyone IRL to know.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 21, 2004, at 21:47:57
In reply to Re: Is anonymity a problem for anyone else? » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on September 21, 2004, at 21:37:03
Yep, or a client or classmate, or professor, or T or...yeah, weird, but maybe okay, maybe not. I ran into my physician last night at a political candidate get together. I said hello to him, and we both talked to one State Rep. together, but I don't think he knew me as his patient. Perhaps he thought I was another professional he had met sometime. It was his wife who recognized my name because of a recent insurance hassle. It was an odd feeling. I didn't have a problem with him there, but did have a problem with him thinking I was someone I was not.
gg
Posted by vwoolf on September 24, 2004, at 15:14:57
In reply to Re: next on the agenda, posted by Dr. Bob on September 17, 2004, at 10:12:54
What about some sort of virtual meeting for those of us who live too far away to be able to make Chicago? Some sort of wonderful link-up via satellite or something of the kind, with some of the PsychoBabblers acting as commentators. I hate the idea of being left out but 15,000 km is a long way for one weekend.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 24, 2004, at 17:04:06
In reply to Re: next on the agenda, posted by vwoolf on September 24, 2004, at 15:14:57
> 15,000 km is a long way for one weekend.
Stay for longer? :-)
Bob
Posted by vwoolf on September 25, 2004, at 11:25:51
In reply to Re: 15,000 km, posted by Dr. Bob on September 24, 2004, at 17:04:06
>>Stay for longer? :-)<<
Good idea! I’ll come for the spring and summer season. Actually I have flown over to New York for a weekend meeting before, and once even to L.A., but that was work related. It nearly killed me too - I was out of commission for about a week afterwards.Seriously though, are you involving any sponsors? I wouldn’t mind applying to one of the pharmaceutical companies to sponsor my trip, pointing out the uniqueness of this meeting. Paying for therapy three times a week plus international prices for meds in the currency of a developing country has depleted my resources to a large extent.
Or we’ll have to do something about the satellite link.
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