CONVENTION 2008 - Page 2

mu_agd · #1 11-06-2007, 05:39 AM

Y'all are going to make me real jealous... especially since I've always wanted to go to San Antonio.

AGDLynn · #2 11-06-2007, 08:03 AM

I hope that most will be able to stay Sunday night and not going to work on Monday.

AGDee · #3 11-06-2007, 08:42 AM

I don't think it will make a lot of sense to travel Sunday night for anybody in the east because of both the distance and the time zones. I can't imagine leaving after dinner on Sunday and getting home at a decent hour (in time to still get to work the next day).

I'm thinking I might stay til Wednesday, but I need to find out my daughter's departure date for Europe before I decide for sure.

greeklawgirl · #4 11-06-2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mu_agd

Y'all are going to make me real jealous... especially since I've always wanted to go to San Antonio.

If you don't come, I am going to cry San Antonio another river.

GtownGirl98 · #5 11-15-2007, 05:15 PM

So barring something tragic happening... I will be attending Convention YEAH!!! I might be 7 months pregnant but I will be there!!! This might sound weird but I'm glad! I really want to go this year!

Kristin AGD · #6 11-18-2007, 12:59 PM

San Antonio is wonderful. We go down there at least once a year. You should take an extra day or two and go to Sea World. Or stay at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort. The resort is like a vacation in itself. Old time family style. Just remember it can be humid on the RiverWalk, especially at night. And make sure your shoes are friendly. The walking downtown is non-stop. So if you don't have the right shoes on you will be miserable!

mu_agd · #7 01-01-2008, 02:27 PM

Even though I sadly can't go, I noticed IHQ has updated the website with convention information, including a place to request a registration packet.

Taualumna · #8 01-03-2008, 09:20 AM

I can't come this year either :-(

I have a few weddings to go to this summer and they're out of town.

AGDLynn · #9 01-18-2008, 11:06 PM

It's about $200 cheaper if I fly from Birmingham, AL than from Atlanta!!

So I guess I may go that way!

nancyagd86 · #10 01-29-2008, 05:15 PM

I just checked Southwest fares into San Antonio...granted, MCO is a large airport, but flights are as low as $109 each way right now! I've asked when VST will need to arrive, then hope to book as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Any other options that y'all have found?

DoctorD · #11 02-04-2008, 05:51 PM

I received my convention packet today

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If you are VST, please consider arriving early enough to attend one of the A+ Facilitation Skills workshops on Wednesday.

There are great optional workshops on Thursday, too, for advisors and alumnae. Some of these are not explained as in detail in the program, but hopefully the titles will make them self explanatory.

I'm excited!

Benzgirl · #12 02-11-2008, 08:08 PM

Congratulations to you and your new little squirrel. I'm sad that I can't attend either

DoctorD · #13 02-11-2008, 08:45 PM

I did convention at 32 weeks preggers... had to take my medical records with me, though.

Not recommended. Not recommended AT ALL. I still remember the swelling in my legs/ankles. Gained 10 pounds that week, all in water weight. Then didn't gain any more the rest of the pregnancy, cause the water weight disappeared and the baby weight came on.

YAY for you! We'll miss you! Take care of yourself!

VandalSquirrel · #14 02-11-2008, 10:41 PM

I must be channeling Miz Cleo because I already thought you were pregnant and made an announcement. Or I may not be paying close enough attention (that happens). Congratulations!

I also may not be able to go as my aunt was diagnosed with lung cancer and I may need to stay out here with my family. I'm about a 7 hour drive from them now, and being in San Antonio might make it problematic if I need to get home for a funeral. It has already metastasized to her neck and her liver, so radiation and surgery are out. She's starting chemo this week, so we'll see what happens. I lost my father to lung cancer so I know what I'm in for, but this is my mother's family and the only person who has died is my grandmother, and she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and died a few days later so their frame of reference isn't a good one. My aunt is the glue that holds that side of the family together, so it is very hard on her six siblings, three kids, and four grandkids.

AGDLynn · #15 02-12-2008, 07:30 AM

I'm very sorry to hear that! I was looking forward to finally meeting you!

Perhaps you'll come to Atlanta sometime!