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Posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
Hi,
I had an idea. I'm going to be in Boston this weekend for the American Psychological Association annual convention.
Do many of you happen to be around there? If there's interest in getting together in person, maybe we could try to swing something sometime Sunday. I don't know my schedule yet; I just thought I'd throw this out.
I was thinking something social, like over coffee, and not an intense discussion of medication or group therapy session...
Or, I don't know, maybe we should just stay online. Well, like I said, it's an idea.
Bob
Posted by yardena on August 18, 1999, at 16:27:16
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
I am not in Boston, but I wanted to say that you are a very generous person for offering to meet with people.
Posted by Brandon on August 18, 1999, at 18:43:49
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
Hi,
I just wanted to second yardena's comment, you are indeed a very generous person. The site you have set up is the best I've found on the net. I frequent it daily and though I don't live in the Boston area I would show up if I did.
Brandon
Posted by Cass on August 18, 1999, at 19:35:36
In reply to Re: Babble in person?, posted by Brandon on August 18, 1999, at 18:43:49
It is very gracious of you to want to meet us on a social level. I would also join you and the group for coffee if I lived in that area, but I don't. I live on the opposite coast. Thank-you so much for the offer though.
Posted by DL on August 18, 1999, at 20:46:34
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
> Hi,
>
> I had an idea. I'm going to be in Boston this weekend for the American Psychological Association annual convention. Do many of you happen to be around there? If there's interest in getting together in person, maybe we could try to swing something sometime Sunday. I don't know my schedule yet; I just thought I'd throw this out.
I was thinking something social, like over coffee, and not an intense discussion of medication or group therapy session...Hey, I think this would be neat. I live in NH--near Portsmouth and the University of NH in Durham. I hate driving in Boston (I'm used to NH) and it's about 1 1/2hr drive, but I would love to meet. Too bad it's not the weekend after since I am taking my son back to college in the center of Boston that Sunday anyway (I follow him!). I think there are some others in Boston area, Elizabeth??
Where is the conference? If you decide to get together let me know.
Posted by Elizabeth on August 18, 1999, at 23:36:32
In reply to Re: Babble in person?, posted by DL on August 18, 1999, at 20:46:34
Yup, I'm in Boston, and I think a couple other people are as well. Sounds fun.
Regardless of whether we are able to meet in person, I'll be interested to hear about the AP[sychol]A convention.
Posted by JohnL on August 19, 1999, at 3:52:22
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
Dr. Bob, I hate driving in Boston but I would attend in a heartbeat. I live in the Portland Maine area, about 1 1/2 hours, and I've made that trip several times for other reasons. Considering I drive 750 miles a week in my job, Boston is only a hop skip and a jump away. Count me in if it happens. The only problem I aniticipate is actually finding the meeting location. Thanks much! JohnL.
Posted by Phil on August 19, 1999, at 6:37:05
In reply to Re: Reserve me a seat., posted by JohnL on August 19, 1999, at 3:52:22
> Dr. Bob,
I'm in Texas-ever get down this way? Just don't come in August. It's too hot to Babble.
This time of the year, we just cuss a lot and use sign language.Thanks,
Phil
Posted by Roo on August 19, 1999, at 7:22:47
In reply to Re: Babble in person-tour bus, posted by Phil on August 19, 1999, at 6:37:05
That's really weird, Dr. Bob, because the past
couple of days I've had this image in my head
of all of us meeting and hanging out...like you
said, nothing serious, just hanging out and talking.It would be so cool to meet some of you on this
site. If I were closer, I'd definately meet up
with the group for coffee, but I'm in North Cack-a-Lacky.
Posted by SJ on August 19, 1999, at 21:11:22
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
How about any upcoming conferences in Seattle? You guys in the East would probably welcome our unseasonably cool weather for a change! I don't think it's topped 75 degrees in weeks. (Of course, I don't know how you feel about clouds and drizzle in August!)
Wish I lived close enough for a get-together--sounds great.....nice of you to offer, Dr. Bob-
Shirley
Posted by anita on August 20, 1999, at 0:31:56
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
I would love to meet ppl from here, but it's too short notice for me to get up there this wkend (I live in NYC).
I have a million half-theories on psychopharm and would have liked to "babble" about them with someone
who'd know what I was rambling on about :-)anita
Posted by Ruth on August 20, 1999, at 21:22:08
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
I wasn't on line for a couple of days so just read your post, so this may be too late. I'm in Boston and would love to have the chance to sit and talk with others in person. This forum has come to be a very important support to me and I'm grateful to you for hosting it.
Please let me know if you're still thinking of meeting because I'd like to come. It's kind of you to even think about it. Thanks
Hi,
>
> I had an idea. I'm going to be in Boston this weekend for the American Psychological Association annual convention.
>
> Do many of you happen to be around there? If there's interest in getting together in person, maybe we could try to swing something sometime Sunday. I don't know my schedule yet; I just thought I'd throw this out.
>
> I was thinking something social, like over coffee, and not an intense discussion of medication or group therapy session...
>
> Or, I don't know, maybe we should just stay online. Well, like I said, it's an idea.
>
> Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 21, 1999, at 2:33:26
In reply to Re: Babble in person?, posted by Ruth on August 20, 1999, at 21:22:08
Hi,
OK, let's try this Sunday at 1 pm at this restaurant called Marche. It's an interesting sort of place, with different stations or whatever, so people can get as much (or as little) as they like. I went to one in Toronto last year and had a good time.
It's kind of behind the Hynes Convention Center, which is on Boylston Street, and next to the Sheraton. It's on Huntington Ave., I think. Let's meet on the top (third) level, in the "Mediterranean Garden" section in the back (with the grape-cluster lights :-).
If you have any questions, their number is (617) 578-9700.
See you then!
Bob
PS: I was thinking of this more as a chance to meet each other than me...
Posted by yardena on August 21, 1999, at 6:26:18
In reply to Re: Sunday at 1 at Marche, posted by Dr. Bob on August 21, 1999, at 2:33:26
Wish I could join you all in Boston. Keep us posted about what it is like to meet in person after all this cybercontact.
Have a great time!
Posted by Delia on August 21, 1999, at 8:05:32
In reply to Babble in person?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 18, 1999, at 12:54:28
I wish it were possible to have had more advance notice as I think it is a great idea... to be able to put faces with posts etc etc ;-)
Posted by DL on August 21, 1999, at 12:06:05
In reply to Re: Sunday at 1 at Marche, posted by Dr. Bob on August 21, 1999, at 2:33:26
Hi,
I would love to come. However I struggled through yesterday at work with the beginnings of a cold/sinus infection. Today at home I feel like I am underwater with cement in my head. At least it isn't hot and humid out too--it's cool and drizzly--probably the same in Boston? Unless a miraculous recovery sets in, I won't be there tomorrow. I would like to meet Dr Bob and other posters. Not to do what we do on psychobabble, but just to make a human connection with the "electronic " posters! I took an on-line review class for my certification and made electronic friends all over the US. I still Instant message with some. It was strange to meet "an electronic" image of people. I would like to meet some of them too! Hope those who can go have a wonderful meeting. If things look up here iwill post again. Dotty
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 1999, at 22:40:35
In reply to Re: Sunday at 1 at Marche, posted by Dr. Bob on August 21, 1999, at 2:33:26
> OK, let's try this Sunday at 1 pm at this restaurant called Marche...
I didn't find anyone else, which was disappointing...
I hope no one just gave up because I was late. I got there at 5 after, then spent another 10 minutes in line before I could get in.
I happened to discover afterwards that they had a store called Marche-lino in a more central location in the mall. Maybe that was confusing?
Oh, well, it was just an idea.
Bob
Posted by Brandon on August 22, 1999, at 23:31:48
In reply to Re: Sunday at 1 at Marche, posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 1999, at 22:40:35
> Oh, well, it was just an idea.
Dr. Bob I thought it was a good idea and I would love to meet other members of this board. I live in Indiana so if you ever come my way I'd be glad to meet you and others somewhere for lunch or dinner!Brandon
Posted by JohnL on August 23, 1999, at 3:25:45
In reply to Re: Sunday at 1 at Marche, posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 1999, at 22:40:35
Dr. Bob, it was that long line and the hectic noise and crowd that scared me off. I was disappointed to not meet other folks and you, but I think downtown Boston was a bit over my head on that day. I wish a quieter place had been available, but I didn't see any. Regardless, it is a great idea. Hope you had a good trip. I could never have imagined so many psychologists and psychiatrists all in one place! Thanks once again for your efforts. By the way, what all was discussed at that conference? Share any of it with us? Thanks. JohnL.
Posted by DL on August 23, 1999, at 22:39:10
In reply to Re: Sunday at 1 at Marche, posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 1999, at 22:40:35
I would have braved the traffic,but as I said above I was sick. I still feel tired and like cement blocks in the head. I work with little ones and it's hard not to get sick every now and then. I'm so sorry it didn't work out! It must have been so disappointing for you. Don't give up on us. Maybe it will work out another time.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 24, 1999, at 0:27:08
In reply to Re: I saw the line..., posted by JohnL on August 23, 1999, at 3:25:45
> Dr. Bob, it was that long line and the hectic noise and crowd that scared me off.
Wasn't that something? In retrospect, it wasn't a very good choice for something like this.
>I could never have imagined so many psychologists and psychiatrists all in one place! Thanks once again for your efforts. By the way, what all was discussed at that conference? Share any of it with us?
I brought my program in case people were interested. There were lots of good programs. It's all in PDF format, but it's all available at:
http://www.apa.org/convention/program/
Bob
Posted by Alison on August 24, 1999, at 2:24:54
In reply to Re: A good idea!, posted by Brandon on August 22, 1999, at 23:31:48
Dr. Bob,
I know this is a long shot but, if you ever come over to Australia, I would love to meet with you, as would some of my friends. Just to discuss some of the advances made in the U.S , and the differences here in Australia. I find that there just don't seem to be the links over here that you guys all talk about!
It is a very nice country!!!!!
Sincerely, in the hope of this far out idea
Alison
Posted by Ruth on August 24, 1999, at 21:03:04
In reply to Re: I saw the line..., posted by Dr. Bob on August 24, 1999, at 0:27:08
I'm really sorry things didn't work out on Sunday. I got the mail too late in the day to come. But I do think it was extraordinarily kind of you to make the offer.>
> Dr. Bob, it was that long line and the hectic noise and crowd that scared me off.
>
> Wasn't that something? In retrospect, it wasn't a very good choice for something like this.
>
> >I could never have imagined so many psychologists and psychiatrists all in one place! Thanks once again for your efforts. By the way, what all was discussed at that conference? Share any of it with us?
>
> I brought my program in case people were interested. There were lots of good programs. It's all in PDF format, but it's all available at:
>
> http://www.apa.org/convention/program/
>
> Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 24, 1999, at 21:10:08
In reply to Re: What about coming to Australia Dr. Bob ????, posted by Alison on August 24, 1999, at 2:24:54
> I know this is a long shot but, if you ever come over to Australia, I would love to meet with you, as would some of my friends. Just to discuss some of the advances made in the U.S , and the differences here in Australia. I find that there just don't seem to be the links over here that you guys all talk about!
> It is a very nice country!!!!!
> Sincerely, in the hope of this far out ideaGreat idea! But easier said than done. :-)
The "links"?
I've actually been working on a symposium on international perspectives on the use of the Internet in mental health -- or something like that -- for the big psychiatry meeting here in Chicago next May. My idea is to get Peter Yellowlees from Queensland to discuss the Australian scene.
We'll also have a Psycho-Babble get-together someplace quiet. With lots of advance notice. :-)
Bob
Posted by Claudeah on August 26, 1999, at 0:36:20
In reply to Re: would love to go to Australia, posted by Dr. Bob on August 24, 1999, at 21:10:08
Cool! I'll help you find a place if you want my help---easy to get to by EL, quiet, cheap, seperate room, etc...... I usually have to play tour guide for new folks and visitors from work.I don't think I'm the only one from the greater Chicago area who found this place.
Claudea
>
> I've actually been working on a symposium on international perspectives on the use of the Internet in mental health -- or something like that -- for the big psychiatry meeting here in Chicago next May. My idea is to get Peter Yellowlees from Queensland to discuss the Australian scene.
>
> We'll also have a Psycho-Babble get-together someplace quiet. With lots of advance notice. :-)
>
> Bob
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