My First Conference: A Hesitant Journey!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and plans regarding an upcoming conference, including discussions about travel arrangements, meeting fellow attendees, and light-hearted conversations about music preferences, particularly Barry Manilow songs.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expressed initial hesitation about attending the conference but ultimately decided to go, planning to fund it with their earnings.
  • Several participants shared their assigned waves for the conference, with some expressing disappointment about not being in the same wave as others they wanted to meet.
  • One participant mentioned the possibility of scheduling a meetup for attendees from different waves, contingent on travel arrangements.
  • Multiple participants engaged in humorous exchanges about the idea of singing Barry Manilow songs at a piano bar during the conference.
  • One participant shared their uncertainty about attending due to a new job but expressed hope about making it to the conference if circumstances allow.
  • Several users expressed excitement about meeting fellow attendees and wearing identifying shirts or buttons at the event.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding travel plans and attendance, with some participants confirming their attendance while others remain uncertain. No clear consensus emerges on the specifics of meetups or the necessity of a piano player.

Contextual Notes

The thread reflects a mix of personal experiences and light-hearted banter among participants, showcasing their enthusiasm for the conference and camaraderie within the community.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the consultant community who are attending the conference or interested in connecting with others may find this discussion relevant.

Wow...check out all you Manilow fans! Do ya think we need our own thread!
 
Or did we sucessfully hijack this one?!
 
Heather is probably telling her DH that she's decided not to go afterall!
 
pamperedlinda said:
Or did we sucessfully hijack this one?!
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Oh we've definitely hijacked this one....
 
Alright, I'll be there but I don't think I know the Manilow tunes! OH well, I'll have a few drinks and act like I do!!!
 
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Oh, I'll be right there with you drinkin and fakin like I know the words !
 
Yeah if you were in Wave 2!!! That stinks!
 
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Well Carolyn and LInda were talking about meeting up while in overlap time (our wave ends but hopefully before theirs begins) and pick somewhere to meet? I hope we can manage a corresponding overlap time?
 
Sounds Great! I get in on the 11th at 11am!
 
Yea You Heather!
I am so excited to get to go this year.
Kinda bummed I can't go with my director, but I am still excited to go!!!
 
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Bummer, Melissa, we aren't in the same wave, but we aren't so far that we couldn't drive somewhere to hang out! SO CAL club !HEE_HEE!
 
dannyzmom said:
NOW I am impressed - that's one of his lesser known ones....
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My little brother used to go around the house singing it all the time along with Eye of the Tiger(I have that on phone when it rings-LOL!)
 
My mom also LOVED Barry when I was little. I grew up listening to him and Willy Nelson(my dad listened to the twangy country-EEEWWWW!)
 
Man am I the only one in Wave 3?????????????????
 
klsnyder said:
Man am I the only one in Wave 3?????????????????
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Tons of people I know (and would like to see) are in Wave 3!!
 
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Yippeeee, I just bought my tix, Chicago Here I Come!
 
I'm in Wave 2. Let me know where the overlap meeting is going on. Now, if we can arrange a Wave 2/Wave 3 overlap, I can meet just about everyone!
 
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raebates said:
I'm in Wave 2. Let me know where the overlap meeting is going on. Now, if we can arrange a Wave 2/Wave 3 overlap, I can meet just about everyone!
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Yes, we must definitely plan one. I am heading back at 8:25 monday night so anytime after confrence and before my flight I am there!
 
Doesn't it start on Monday? I'm lost
 
Heather,
Which airline are you flying? Which airport? How much was it? I've been looking and they are still ridiculously expensive!
 
heat123 said:
I just bought my Cheffer Tshirt and pin! Definitely maybe a meeting spot for all of us in Wave 1 cheffers! I can't wait to meet everyone!
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I am in wave one as well.... we will have to get together........... I cant' wait to meet everyone either!!! I am really looking forward to confernce this year!
 
It just occured to me that people from Wave 3 probably won't arrive until Sunday evening. With Wave 2 ending on Saturday I won't get to meet you. Sad. So sad.
 
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rebeccastt said:
Heather,
Which airline are you flying? Which airport? How much was it? I've been looking and they are still ridiculously expensive!
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American Airlines was the cheapest at $278 inc. tax. It was $10 cheaper just a few days ago, so I thought I better get them before they cont. to go up! Coming in on sunday was like $130 more so I opted for monday early am. There was a redeye though for sunday night at 11pm to arrive at 4amish, I think it was for about $5 cheaper but people suggested I not do that, to avoid being exhausted the whole trip!

From San Deigo to ORD arrival 12:20ishpm monday depart wed. evening at 8:25ish.

HTH!
 
WOW Heather, you scored on your tix!
I paid $375! From Ontario to ORD, and I have a HUGE layover in Houston.

I was supposed to go to Wave 1 w/ my director, but my mom will be out of town and I won't be able to make it, so that is why I am going in Wave3.
Speaking of meeting up, I was just down in Carlsbad last weekend, we could have totally met up, but I didn't even think of it...
OH WELL!
 
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Chozengirl said:
WOW Heather, you scored on your tix!
I paid $375! From Ontario to ORD, and I have a HUGE layover in Houston.

I was supposed to go to Wave 1 w/ my director, but my mom will be out of town and I won't be able to make it, so that is why I am going in Wave3.
Speaking of meeting up, I was just down in Carlsbad last weekend, we could have totally met up, but I didn't even think of it...
OH WELL!
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Wow, maybe it's a weekend rate increase?? Because it was $130 more to fly in on sunday (non redeye) when I checked for my dates.
 
heat123 said:
Wow, maybe it's a weekend rate increase?? Because it was $130 more to fly in on sunday (non redeye) when I checked for my dates.
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Most likely. I am flying out Sunday evening.
 
Whoops, mean morning...DUH!
 
WOW! I guess our cluster got a REALLY good deal at $110---flying out on Sunday (Wave 3). Of course it's not a very long flight for us. I'm really getting excited about my FIRST Conference. I'll have to get a Cheffer shirt and button too. (will probably pass on the thong that Ann offers though!!)
 
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Yeah well maybe it's CA, I can't even get flights from here to Vegas for less than $150 these days! :(
 
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