What If... a CS-Only Conference?

[chefann]

This concept was mentioned in another thread, and I thought it would be fun to play with the idea a little.

What would be fun/different/a "must-do" if there was a wave of Conference that was specifically for CS members ONLY?

• We'd have to have our screen names on our badges, and preferably with our current avatars printed on them, too.
• OMG! There would be a lot of abbreviated speak (like the commercial on TV with the 'Tween who says everything in Text-speak).
• None of the workshops would be quiet - we'd all have to get our two cents in.
• Puns, puns, and more puns!
• Special workshop: costumes and fruit hats for every occasion

Your ideas?

 

[chefann]

Ooh-- I just thought of another.

Instead of calling them "workshops," they'd be "threads."

 

[raebates]

"Thread" suggestions:

Becoming a Stripper

Is Pink Your Color?

Creative Ways to Overcome the Posting Minimum

Overcoming CS Addiction

 

[raebates]

Special Event:

Meet Your Favorites: A mixer in order to allow everyone a chance to shake hands with The Kitchen Guy, chefann, Gillian, JillySue, and the rest.

 

[raebates]

As I posted on the other thread, though, this conference would be absolute chaos. We're a little out of control.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I'd wear nose glasses and change my name to...hmmm...better not say that here.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

• Puns, puns, and more puns!

We could hold it in Joliet, Illinois.

That's where the Punitentiary is.

 

[chefann]

Instead of a banquet, we'd have a giant coc*tail party! Lots of drinks! Lots of food! Lots of drinks! And dancing! And drinks!

 

[raebates]

Would there be drinks, Ann?

 

[raebates]

Barry Karaoke Banquet

 

[chefann]

Nobody would purchase anything from the vendor- we'd just wait in line to complain about their prices and customer service.

 

[chefann]

Would there be drinks, Ann?

Did I forget to mention the drinks?

 

[chefann]

Instead of recognizing promotions and TPC, we'd have people who reached a new star-level cross the stage.

 

[raebates]

The Stripper Walk could be interesting.

 

[chefkristin]

OMG!! You guys are a riot. I want to be the first to sign up!!! LOL!!!

 

[raebates]

The only "vendor" we would allow is Ann with her buttons and shirts.

 

[speedychef]

LOL! I live right next to Joliet, I'm IN! I just got my stripper star...I better practice my walk!!

Here's another "thread:"
New to CS? Need to LOL? What's an EAD? Secrets of online speak!

 

[etteluap70PC]

Too funny sign me up! I'm there!
And you did say there would be drinks right?

LOL

 

[raebates]

You'll have to ask Ann about the drinks. I'm not sure if she was clear about that or not.

 

[AJPratt]

KG could do a special: "The Man Behind the Apron"

Beth could do: "How to always maintain your sanity on a site full of crazies"

Rae and I could do: "Getting in the Last Word"

Gillian: "How to Keep up your post count while Looking fabulous"

 

[raebates]

Sure, Anne, but which of us would actually get in the last word? That could be the neverending session.

 

[etteluap70PC]

KG could do a special: "The Man Behind the Apron"

Beth could do: "How to always maintain your sanity on a site full of crazies"

Rae and I could do: "Getting in the Last Word"

Gillian: "How to Keep up your post count while Looking fabulous"

Had to tell you Anne, this made me laugh out loud! Just what I needed right now! Thanks!!!!

 

[AJPratt]

Sure, Anne, but which of us would actually get in the last word? That could be the neverending session.

Beth would have to act as moderator, of course!

 

[raebates]

Oh, poor, poor Beth. She'd need a few drinks to get over that one.

So, ChefAnn, will there be drinks?

 

[aried]

Do we get umberalls with those drinks?

 

[chefann]

Umbrellas AND fruit in the drinks!

And a second round for everyone!!!

 

[raebates]

Woo hoo!

So, I'm guessing that the drinking will start early so there will be no afternoon workshops/threads.

 

[chefann]

Schedule:

7-8:30 Breakfast. Mimosas included
9:00-11:00 General session. Refreshments served on your way into the theater (trail mix and beer)
11:30-12:30 Lunch. Open bar
1:00-4:00 Threads (choose 2)
4:30-6:00 Happy Hour
6:00-??? Banquet/****tail party

 

[jasonmva]

The Stripper Walk could be interesting.

My vote for this portion would be to have a pole in the middle of the stage

 

[chefann]

Other workshops:

How to post at work while still appearing to do work
What to do when your Buddy list count exceeds your past host count
WTF? Abbreviate your way to success
Sleep is for sissies