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Posted by gardenergirl on March 23, 2005, at 1:54:07
In reply to gg, posted by justyourlaugh on March 22, 2005, at 23:46:33
You know, you are right that there are financial considerations to travelling to Chigago. And you know what? I called you jai, in my post to you above. I'm very sorry. I knew it was you, but I think of you as jyl...so I just typed the wrong three letters. Sorry.
Hmm, my dad used to play a banjo...wonder if it's still around.
Take care, sweetie
gg
Posted by sunny10 on March 23, 2005, at 8:49:25
In reply to Re: gg » justyourlaugh, posted by gardenergirl on March 23, 2005, at 1:54:07
I soooooo understand what you mean. I don't have the resources OR the time off from work to just "pop" over to Chicago...
But I disagree with your "willy nilly" statement. I happen to like your posts... so, hey, stop beating up yourself, you happen to be hurting my buddy!!!!
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 23, 2005, at 11:01:49
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by sunny10 on March 23, 2005, at 8:49:25
I have to admit I feel a bit of resentment about the party too. I'm not angry at anyone personally-- but the internet kind of makes things equal I guess, and the party was another reminder that I'm not in the same category as a lot of people here.
Posted by sunny10 on March 23, 2005, at 13:04:26
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 23, 2005, at 11:01:49
and I feel lucky that I have a computer- your post just reminded me that to some mentally ill people, even the internet is not available.
I think feel guilty for being upset about not going on a trip, sigh....
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 23, 2005, at 15:17:11
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by sunny10 on March 23, 2005, at 13:04:26
> and I feel lucky that I have a computer- your post just reminded me that to some mentally ill people, even the internet is not available.
>
It's true, and if it weren't for people better off financially than I am I wouldn't have some of the things that I do. Realistically there are always things that people will have, while others do without, and though I know that cognitively, I still feel a bit stung.
Posted by Susan47 on March 24, 2005, at 6:06:16
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 23, 2005, at 15:17:11
I have to admit, I've been pushing away feelings of envy. I can't afford to go either and would love to meet other posters. Oh well, maybe I can come to jyl's kitchen party? Are you having one, with music? I love homemade music, it's the best, the most fun, the best people and fun.
Posted by partlycloudy on March 24, 2005, at 17:31:31
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by Susan47 on March 24, 2005, at 6:06:16
Wahhhh!!!! But I want *everyone* to come to Chicago.
I know how very lucky I am to be able to pull off my trip, even though it's due to how much my husband travels for work. Without his airline and hotel points, I'd be sweating in Florida and wishing I was there.
pc
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 24, 2005, at 19:40:21
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by Susan47 on March 24, 2005, at 6:06:16
what about booking flights through cheap tickets, I haven't looked into this but I have heard you can get tickets crazy cheap! Just a thought. unless it is just the combination of the whole trip. But its worth looking into.
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 24, 2005, at 19:54:24
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by rainbowbrite on March 24, 2005, at 19:40:21
> what about booking flights through cheap tickets, I haven't looked into this but I have heard you can get tickets crazy cheap! Just a thought. unless it is just the combination of the whole trip. But its worth looking into.
I can't afford to eat properly, a flight no matter how cheap would be like buying diamonds.
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 24, 2005, at 20:03:25
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by partlycloudy on March 24, 2005, at 17:31:31
> Wahhhh!!!! But I want *everyone* to come to Chicago.
> I know how very lucky I am to be able to pull off my trip, even though it's due to how much my husband travels for work. Without his airline and hotel points, I'd be sweating in Florida and wishing I was there.
> pc
>Oh I am envious, but when I think of how wonderful the people are (like you) who get to go I'm actually happy for it. After all, anyone who suffers from this is doing without, and deserves to celebrate.
>
Posted by Susan47 on March 25, 2005, at 16:34:35
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by partlycloudy on March 24, 2005, at 17:31:31
Being on the Great Lakes I think Chicago can get pretty hot and humid, too, but Florida can definitely be worse, I'm sure. I'll bet Chicago feels like a breath of fresh air .. hold on, isn't it the windy city? I have a friend who talks about the ropes on campus there, so you can walk between buildings on bad days ... sounds like Sci Fi from here, but so ordinary there, I suppose. Hmh.
Posted by Susan47 on March 25, 2005, at 16:39:31
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by rainbowbrite on March 24, 2005, at 19:40:21
'm the same as Gabby, can't afford to eat properly, at this point, anyways. Will probably have to sell my car if things don't change pretty quick. Damn quick. Like, two weeks to breaking point. Sigh.
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2005, at 7:29:07
In reply to Re: chicago, posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 24, 2005, at 19:54:24
> I can't afford to eat properly, a flight no matter how cheap would be like buying diamonds.
Flying isn't the only way to get here, but maybe it would be a good idea to have some alternatives for people who can't make it here?
Bob
Posted by Mark H. on March 28, 2005, at 15:08:14
In reply to Re: alternatives to chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2005, at 7:29:07
I was thinking it might be nice for some of us who can't make it to send pictures of ourselves, so that those who do attend can see what we look like. If we mailed them to Dr. Bob, he could put just our Babble names on the back of each one.
What do you think?
Mark H.
Posted by alexandra_k on March 28, 2005, at 15:40:09
In reply to Re: alternatives to chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2005, at 7:29:07
> Flying isn't the only way to get here
Well. I'll just swim then shall I???
;-)
Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on March 28, 2005, at 15:42:07
In reply to Re: alternatives to chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2005, at 7:29:07
Flying.. walking..it's all too expensive, life is too expensive for me right now : )
Thanks for thinking of us though.
Posted by TamaraJ on March 28, 2005, at 16:01:38
In reply to Re: alternatives to chicago, posted by Dr. Bob on March 28, 2005, at 7:29:07
Ok, this may be a stupid idea, so don't laugh (please). I wonder if it would be possible, through the use of a webcam, for posters who can not attend the picnic to participate by the activities being put on Babble with a webcam. A new, temporary, board could be created specifically for the purposes of displaying the picnic activities, and those who wanted to join in on-line could do so. I don't know much about webcams, but my sister-in-law communicates with her family in Colombia through the use of a webcam. That way, she can see them and have as close to a face to face conversation with them without actually being in their presence.
Tamara
> > I can't afford to eat properly, a flight no matter how cheap would be like buying diamonds.
>
> Flying isn't the only way to get here, but maybe it would be a good idea to have some alternatives for people who can't make it here?
>
> Bob
Posted by gardenergirl on March 28, 2005, at 21:59:17
In reply to Re: alternatives to chicago » Dr. Bob, posted by alexandra_k on March 28, 2005, at 15:40:09
Would that be something similar to the Australian crawl?
gg
Posted by Damos on March 29, 2005, at 16:19:50
In reply to Re: alternatives to chicago » alexandra_k, posted by gardenergirl on March 28, 2005, at 21:59:17
> Would that be something similar to the Australian crawl?
>
> ggNo GG that's what I have to do when I've been a bad Damos ;-)
Oh and if Alexandra_k is swimming I'll join her when she gets to Sydney. Sadly it's about the only way I'd be able to get there. Anyway, even if I did go I'd have to change my tag to LittleJackHorner afterwards =0)
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 30, 2005, at 23:59:04
In reply to Re: alternatives to chicago » Dr. Bob, posted by TamaraJ on March 28, 2005, at 16:01:38
> I wonder if it would be possible, through the use of a webcam, for posters who can not attend the picnic to participate by the activities being put on Babble with a webcam.
That's an interesting idea. There might be issues with images being public, but maybe they wouldn't have to be...
It would require Internet access, which might be tricky if it's a picnic... If we do have Internet access, however, there's always just plain posting...
Bob
Posted by rainbowbrite on April 1, 2005, at 16:01:52
In reply to Re: webcams, posted by Dr. Bob on March 30, 2005, at 23:59:04
location that could be agreed upon...
just had another intrusive thought regarding this party.
OK so maybe there could be a private poll on the location people are in and then round all the cities up and pick a spot ...OR it could be done in the city with the most posters OR any other ideas?
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 2, 2005, at 14:19:22
In reply to is there another city, posted by rainbowbrite on April 1, 2005, at 16:01:52
> maybe there could be a private poll on the location people are in and then round all the cities up and pick a spot ...OR it could be done in the city with the most posters OR any other ideas?
The more (in one place) the merrier, IMO, but what if people who couldn't make it to Chicago gathered elsewhere at the same time?
Bob
Posted by alexandra_k on April 5, 2005, at 23:53:36
In reply to Re: are there other cities, posted by Dr. Bob on April 2, 2005, at 14:19:22
Anybody wanna come to Hamilton NZ???
Or, I could probably make it up to Auckland...
;-)
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 6, 2005, at 7:16:33
In reply to Re: are there other cities, posted by alexandra_k on April 5, 2005, at 23:53:36
> Anybody wanna come to Hamilton NZ???
>
> Or, I could probably make it up to Auckland...
>
> ;-)Hmmmm. Let me weight the possibilities....
Nine hour drive against eighteen hours in the air.
A couple of grand vs. a couple tanks of gas.
Total inversion of the clock and calendar vs. one time zone change.
Hmmmm.
You win, Alex! 'Cept I can't afford the time or the money.
Lar
Posted by alexandra_k on April 6, 2005, at 14:52:11
In reply to Re: are there other cities » alexandra_k, posted by Larry Hoover on April 6, 2005, at 7:16:33
> Hmmmm. Let me weight the possibilities....
> Nine hour drive against eighteen hours in the air.Ah, but since you gain time it ain't all that bad ;-)
> A couple of grand vs. a couple tanks of gas.Yeah. There is that...
> You win, Alex!YAY!
Hamilton it is.
We even have an international airport..
But there are only flights in and out from Aussie.
But thats ok. You could come via Sydney and pick up Damos on the way :-)>'Cept I can't afford the time or the money.
Aw. I understand about the money, but no time to come visit me??????
:-(
Aw, Larry.
;-)
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