CONVENTION 2008

GtownGirl98 · #1 07-03-2007, 12:24 PM

Okay... Lynn suggested it and I'm following through... here is the Official 2008 convention thread. Maria... could we get this stickyed to the top!

Here is what I know... June 18 through the 23, 2008 thousands of squirrels, both big and little (no not size) will desend upon San Antonio, Texas. So make plans now to be one of the thousands... I know I am!

(Conversations I'm having in my head... if I get pregnant in Aug then I will be there... but I can't get pregnant between September and October... but November and December are okay.) So I think that I am officially crazy now... planning childbirth around convention! If I go into labor, will you all visit me at the hospital???? Now that would be too cool!

AGDLynn · #2 07-03-2007, 08:08 PM

http://www.knibberanch.com/

One night we will be going to this place for great food, line dancing, etc.
Looks like loads of fun!!

(On a side note, one of the VST'ers made a comment that if the "cowgirl" on the VLC flyer had been on a t shirt, it might have been disapproved at EC, lol. )

I'm guessing maybe the ranch did it since it didn't include the Convention dates.

greeklawgirl · #3 07-03-2007, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AGDLynn

(On a side note, one of the VST'ers made a comment that if the "cowgirl" on the VLC flyer had been on a t shirt, it might have been disapproved at EC, lol. )

HA! I saw that as well and raised an eyebrow! lol

AGDee · #4 07-03-2007, 09:35 PM

For real? We're going to that place as an official event? That DOES look fun.

ETA: I was looking at that website and noted this: our 12,000 square foot, air conditioned pavilion and covered veranda is situated in the middle of a six generation, historic Hill Country ranch.

A wise lesson learned from Palm Springs when the dinner had to be moved indoors due to 117 degree temps?

I teased my mom that I wasn't telling her when Convention was.. I'm just going to disappear for a while and she won't even know I'm gone. Then maybe her sick karma won't kick in??? I also told her that she has to find a new summer vacation location cuz that hospital's food stinks, the service is questionable and the decor is ugly. They don't even have a pool.

AGDLynn · #5 07-03-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

I also told her that she has to find a new summer vacation location cuz that hospital's food stinks, the service is questionable and the decor is ugly. They don't even have a pool.

And you said you weren't at VLC!

Joking..partly, lol. The outside decor was fab!

mu_agd · #6 07-03-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

I also told her that she has to find a new summer vacation location cuz that hospital's food stinks, the service is questionable and the decor is ugly. They don't even have a pool.

So... uh.... it was just like the Duquesne dorms...

GtownGirl98 · #7 07-03-2007, 10:06 PM

Sounds like it to me!

AGDee · #8 07-03-2007, 10:10 PM

Hahaha.. y'all are funny!

For those who haven't been on VST before, it's tradition to bring red, buff and green candy (and chocolate!) to pass around during the business sessions. I'm seriously considering ordering m&m's from their website, with AGD imprinted on them for 2008 Convention. They're really pricey though.

DoctorD · #9 07-09-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mu_agd

So... uh.... it was just like the Duquesne dorms...

Actually, there was a pool in Duquesne Towers! I'm serious!

I only know this because one of my committee members was bummed it was closed when she could have used it.

mu_agd · #10 09-07-2007, 06:52 PM

so sadly i don't think i'll be making it to convention next summer.. hopefully this may change.

DoctorD · #11 10-09-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GtownGirl98

(Conversations I'm having in my head... if I get pregnant in Aug then I will be there... but I can't get pregnant between September and October... but November and December are okay.) So I think that I am officially crazy now... planning childbirth around convention! If I go into labor, will you all visit me at the hospital???? Now that would be too cool!

Just looking over this thread and had the thought.... I was 8 months pregnant at 1997 Convention. Never, ever was there a better excuse to wear Keds to Feast of Roses! Florida water [pre bottled water craze] + pregnancy = massive water retention in the ankles/feet.

Ah... memories.

So, any news you want to share with us??

AGDLynn · #12 10-09-2007, 09:25 PM

Here's hoping that the hotel room will be a flat rate so that the number of people in the room can split the cost.

Here's hoping Delta has an extremely low cost airfare around the time we need to book in order to get the early registration rate.

AGDee · #13 10-09-2007, 10:35 PM

So, are people thinking about extending their time in San Antonio before Convention or after? Since I'm probably sending one kid to Europe during that time and the other kid will be going to Boy Scout shortly after, I think *I* deserve some extra vacation time in San Antonio too. Time to pamper myself, shop, etc. I've earned it, right?

PS. Lynn, if you don't have a flight but want to turn in your convention registration, you can always let them know your flight info later.

AGDLynn · #14 10-10-2007, 05:50 AM

Thanks, Dee. Since I'm the one paying for it next go-around, I can be more selective when making airplane reservations.

Yea, hubby and I have already discussed it. We haven't been back to SA since we left Texas. He is going to start looking for another job soon b/c this one is becoming a REAL drag, lol. But, hopefully, he will be able to take a few days off. If he doesn't, then I'll hang around with whomever's there.

GtownGirl98 · #15 10-10-2007, 02:54 PM

Hey Dr.D, no news yet. You all will be one of the first to know. I just don't know if I were 8 months prego how an 18 hour drive would be... lets just say a lot of stops will have to be made and the rental car would need to have a BIG back seat for naps.

If hubby goes then our return trip might be through Louisiana to see my brother and his family and to show hubby where I grew up.