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.

I will be bringing my laptop but will not be lugging it to workshops, Althought I will have my rolling briefcase I think that would be too much!
 
etteluap70PC said:
I will be bringing my laptop but will not be lugging it to workshops, Althought I will have my rolling briefcase I think that would be too much!


Well I got my homework done... YEAH I do not have to bring my laptop with me!!!!! yeah!!!!
 
I'm taking mine so all in our room can have internet access. Can I take a carry on and my laptop and a purse on the plane? Or does my laptop count as the carry on?
 
You are typically allowed 2 items - put your purse in your laptop case if you need to. Remember to be careful with your liquids in your carryon!
 
usually you can check 2 bags. Then have 1 cary on and a purse or briefcase. You can check your airline website to be sure.

you will also find all the liquid guidelines there.
 
etteluap70PC said:
usually you can check 2 bags. Then have 1 cary on and a purse or briefcase. You can check your airline website to be sure.

you will also find all the liquid guidelines there.


They have to be in a quart size zip lock bags, and 3oz containers or less.....
 
Two more days!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I am leaving today.... have safe travels!!!
 
mommyhugz1978 said:
They have to be in a quart size zip lock bags, and 3oz containers or less.....

For Carry on yes that is exactly correct!
 
Only

2 Days!
 
Christ Follower said:
Hey, there wont be anyone to count down the last day huh? We'll all be in Chicago by then!

I don't leave til Monday morning........we have a 1 1/2 hour drive, and then a 1 hour train ride. So I'll be here til the bitter end!:D
 
Thanks Becky, we appreciate you hanging in there till the bitter end. I am leaving tomorrow, and I am sooooooo excited I almost can't stand it. If I was any happier, I would have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everybody.

:-)

See you all soon.

Kim
 
I am soo glad that I got to see everyone... and if i didn't' say HI.. that was because I didn't' recognize everyone!!! LOL
 
Hi anyway...
mommyhugz1978 said:
I am soo glad that I got to see everyone... and if i didn't' say HI.. that was because I didn't' recognize everyone!!! LOL

I think we had a class together but I never saw you! I was kinda bummed! Maybe by next year...
 
I was looking for CS Buttons..... I had mine on the whole time...... I think we had a couple of classes together... then again I don't' even know what you look like..... maybe next time!!!!!
 
I had mine on my tote until day 3 because it was getting in my way. If I ever figure out the mysteries of a little thing I call the "computer" I will post a picture. Even then, it might be of my kids until I find a decent one of me.
Maybe we'll meet next year...
 
Christ Follower said:
I had mine on my tote until day 3 because it was getting in my way. If I ever figure out the mysteries of a little thing I call the "computer" I will post a picture. Even then, it might be of my kids until I find a decent one of me.
Maybe we'll meet next year...


I was wearing a black sweater with a CS button on it.. but it also had the ribbon for Paige attached to it as well......hey not everyone is a computer geek like my DH!!!! did you go to the meet and greet?
 
Nope. It was my first conference and I stayed at the Palmer house. The one and only person I knew there (my director) isn't into CS. She thinks it had great ideas and is glad I get support here but she chooses to use her time differently. She had a point, this message board is way too addicting! Anyway, I was too chicken to venture out alone to find it. Maybe by next year.
 
Christ Follower said:
Nope. It was my first conference and I stayed at the Palmer house. The one and only person I knew there (my director) isn't into CS. She thinks it had great ideas and is glad I get support here but she chooses to use her time differently. She had a point, this message board is way too addicting! Anyway, I was too chicken to venture out alone to find it. Maybe by next year.


well you should have called me.. or I should have said "we" could have rode a cab to pick you up and rode to the Hilton together!!
 
Well next year then! It looks like you all had a TON of fun!
 
katie0128 said:
O.k. - so Wave 2 doesn't get to have a countdown if we don't... so here goes...Today: 05/29/07Days until Wave 1: 41
I would guess, from today, 11 months, 24 days. That's 360 shopping days left until Wave 1 for 2008.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I would guess, from today, 11 months, 24 days. That's 360 shopping days left until Wave 1 for 2008.
You beat me to it!
phhhbt!
<beaker>Fine.</beaker>
 
chefann said:
You beat me to it!
phhhbt!
<beaker>Fine.</beaker>

Dang it you both beet me!.... My phoneline was down when I got home so I wasn't able to get on till last night.

Well I had a blast (except for this cold I seem to have come home with!) Definetly more fun than the last conf I was at!
 
Ok.Notes for next year:

Post where you are staying, when you will be there, if you need an escort for the Meet & Greet. Age, weight, hight, interestes, OOPS that the dating site not this one!

But yes, Ellen, let someone know if you want to come and if you would like o come but are afraid to come alone. You are never alone as long as some of us are around! That goes for anyone who feels uncomfortable travelling in Chicago alone!
 
Let's not talk about <smart remark deleted>.
 

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