Countdown to Wave 1: Only 41 Days Left | Today: 05/29/07

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the countdown to Wave 1, with participants sharing their excitement and personal experiences related to the upcoming event. Many discuss their plans for childcare, travel, and social gatherings during the event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration about needing to arrange childcare due to their partner's work commitments during the event.
  • Another participant shares their relief that their partner will be taking time off to help with childcare, allowing them to enjoy the event.
  • Several users mention their excitement about meeting others at the event, with one noting the difference in size compared to larger conventions.
  • One participant humorously notes the neglect in asking their partner about childcare arrangements, reflecting a common theme of busy schedules and planning challenges.
  • Another participant shares a list of travel tips that they found relevant for the upcoming conference, highlighting the importance of preparation.
  • Some participants discuss plans for social gatherings on the night before the event, with varying levels of commitment to attending.
  • One participant expresses excitement about this being their fourth conference, mentioning a desire to connect with others and the anticipation of seeing new directors recognized.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding childcare arrangements and social plans, with no clear consensus on how participants will manage these aspects during the event.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and logistical challenges related to attending the upcoming Wave 1 event, reflecting a mix of excitement and the realities of planning for such gatherings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking to connect with others attending the event or those interested in shared experiences related to planning and attending conferences may find this discussion relevant.

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  • #211
ohhhh... sorry, it's late!
 
Don't appoligize... I was just having fun with ya!!!
 
Lmao... You Are A Brat~!!!!! :d
 
I'm soooo excited! Just got a dress for executive banquet. $20 @ Ross!!!
I'm not quite sure if I would call it a "****tail" dress but it'll have to do.
 
So Katie! Get your act together and make that list! Then share it with us! We don't have much time you know. ;) I leave home this Wednesday (but I can check emails right before conference!)

I just realized we gave you the cell # but not our emails. How do you want us to handle that or will you go to each of our profiles to get them? (don't want you to have TOO much to do!):eek:
 
I'm getting too excited! But I need another day off this week to get laundry done and packed!
Maybe I'll send a note to the admin and request Friday off, too.
 
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  • #219
BethCooks4U said:
So Katie! Get your act together and make that list! Then share it with us! We don't have much time you know. ;) I leave home this Wednesday (but I can check emails right before conference!)

I just realized we gave you the cell # but not our emails. How do you want us to handle that or will you go to each of our profiles to get them? (don't want you to have TOO much to do!):eek:

I am waaaaaaaaaay past too much to do... but this is fun stuff! If it makes you feel better, you can buy me a drink at the MNG for my troubles!:D

That's fine... send me your emails as well... I'll just create a master list of everything. And don't forget to update the "workshop" thread with the classes/HO tours you are taking. I'm planning to update all of this on Wednesday and then will EMAIL the list to everyone. I don't want to post since it will include phone numbers and personal emails...
 
katie0128 said:
I am waaaaaaaaaay past too much to do... but this is fun stuff! If it makes you feel better, you can buy me a drink at the MNG for my troubles!:D

That's fine... send me your emails as well... I'll just create a master list of everything. And don't forget to update the "workshop" thread with the classes/HO tours you are taking. I'm planning to update all of this on Wednesday and then will EMAIL the list to everyone. I don't want to post since it will include phone numbers and personal emails...
That's what my concern was. Some people do not want their phone numbers on this public a forum. You are thinking on your feet! Can't wait to meet up with everyone.
 
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  • #221
BethCooks4U said:
That's what my concern was. Some people do not want their phone numbers on this public a forum. You are thinking on your feet! Can't wait to meet up with everyone.

Actually, I'm sitting on my patootie at work (of course, not doing ANYTHING that I should be doing), but this is so much more fun!http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/rolleye0012.gif
 
HA!! I have this week and next week off...... so I am sitting on my patootie at home....... hehehe
 
Phhbbt. Hate you.

(just kidding. Hugs!)
 
It was quite a surprise...... I didn't' know that I had the next two weeks off...... until I got home last night... ( I work for my family) shoot I got to get on that shopping list....
 
That's not fair!! I wish I was home. I should have been up packign last night when I couldn't sleep at 3:00 a.m. I am hoping to be driving to Florida tomorrow, if not we will be leaving Wednesday morning.

It is a 20 hour drive and when things get boring I look for someone to chat with on the way. I need to make a list so i could possibly make some booking & customer care calls for when I get back. If anyone is sitting around bored, feel free to call and chat with me. My cell phone number has been sent in for the list.

AHhhh, that does mean I have one day to get ready to leave.
 
I know how you feel KIM.... I have to go to the store and get some stuff and I haven't even begun to start packing!!!
 
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  • #227
Packing in advance... what are you talking about??? Tonight I have a cluster meeting - and not just a little one... this is a BIG one - about 7 or 8 clusters together. Tomorrow is oldest DS's 8th birthday and I have about 35 people coming at 7p for cake/ice cream (mind you, I don't get home from work until 6:30p). Wednesday, shoot... I'm not doing anything Wednesday! Waa Hoo. Thursday we are having friends over for dinner and I'm getting them all setup to do a fundraiser for their church. Friday, oh, I don't know, something is happening... don't remember what. Saturday, DH has to work all day and Sunday I leave for Chicago at 9a!
I am SOOOOOOOO looking forward to the 6 hour drive so I can get a nap! Yes, someone else is driving!
 
I leave on Saturday...... and I have to do this weeks homework along with next weeks before I leave.... because I am not bringing my laptop with me at all..... tomorrow night I have a scrap booking thing at church, wed well I am not doing a dang thing either.... and Thursday have no clue and Friday not sure yet and Sat i leave for Chicago at 9am whoooo hoooo!!!
 
I have Bunco tonight, closing shows tomorow, 4th of July (obviously) Wed., a show Thursday, a show Friday and leaving to L.A. Saturday to fly out on Sunday! When am I supposed to pack!? I guess I can miss the 4th of July stuff. Daytime is BAD for me because my 19 month old wont let me pack (I know that sounds bad!)
 
I'm jealous of all you folks who aren't leaving until 9am on Sunday. Our bus leaves at 8am, but we have to be there early, and we're meeting at a clustermate's house, oh- and I'm picking up my recruit on the way there. I think I figured out that I have to leave my house at 5:45. And as of right now, I officially have a show on Saturday night (one of the potty party bookings), but since I haven't gotten invite labels from the host, I don't think it's gonna happen. (One of the very few times I've HOPED that a show cancels. ;) )
 
Yeah, a part of me is excited that I have 2 shows BEFORE conference but a part of me is OVERWHELMED because of everything that needs to be done. The show on Thurs. is a 40 minute drive away on top of everything!
 
I will be leaving here at about 5am on the fourth of July. Arriving in Memphis, show on the 5th. Arriving in WI, show on the 7th. On the 8th, leave WI at 9:30am to arrive in Chicago by 11 (recruit gets there about then). After conference I leave Chicago on Thursday and head to IA. Visit friend and sister in 2 different cities (one Thursday and one Friday). Drive to IN to visit friend on Saturday. Leave early morning Sunday to arrive home that night. WHEW!

If DIL has baby early I will skip IA and be back in WI!!

I am hoping to get some recruits at those shows and/or catalog shows and hopefully a Cooking show in August when we (DH and DS and me) go back to WI to see the new baby!
 
We don't come until Monday - but we are leaving my director's house at 5:45 am to catch a train in Michigan City.......I'll be there bright and early Monday morning!
 
That's cool JulieThanks!

I want to tell everyone something else I found out. If you walk one block west to Michigan avenue, you can pick up a 151 bus for $2 and go south. It takes you one block from the Hilton before it turns west.
It might be better than a cab ride down and back!

Also, it runs all the way up Michigan Avenue so you could even pop on it to get the Cheesecake Factory in the Han**** center. Bet that bleeps out though! Yup it sure did!
 
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  • #236
Today: Tuesday, July 3

Days until Wave 1: 6...
Today is my oldest DS's 8th Birthday!!! Happy Birthday, sweetie!

- 6
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
 
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  • #237
Today: Wednesday, July 4!

Days until Wave 1: 5...

- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1
 
WHOO.... we almost their guys!!!!
 
Guys, I need to get out of here so badly! I can't wait!
 
I got the shirts and black shoes I still needed and now all I have to do is iron and pack. I wonder if I just close my eyes and wish if that ironing will do itself?
 

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