Who Will Be Part of Wave 2? Excited for These Compact Travel Essentials!

[DanielleQ]

Anyone in Cali still trying to get tickets?? I should have jumped last week at the $279 but didn't now only finding $330. Help!

where are you finding $330? I'm only finding $500.

 

[lacychef]

Just so you guys know - apparently SouthWest airlines has a contract with ATA airlines...so if you booked thru southwest check and make sure your tickets are still a go...ATA just filed bankruptcy and they stated on their website that if you purchased tickets thru southwest using a credit card...then you can request a refund thru your cc company - but if you purchased with cash or check - they can't offer a refund...

In other news - me and my director booked thru SkyBus - not the best company by any means - but roundtrip from Greensboro to Chicago is 162.00 and that's INCLUDING all taxes/fees, luggage check in...etc...

So, does this mean SW flights are being cancelled?

 

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I'm coming, and walking, and bringing hubby! Yay for the in-laws to take the 4 kids!!!

 

[sfdavis918]

I'm coming, and walking, and bringing hubby! Yay for the in-laws to take the 4 kids!!!

Yeah Gretchen!! Can't wait to see you walk!

 

[pampered_chef_swva]

for those of you who went the SKYBUS route - if any, what are you doing now about getting to Chicago...? me and my director booked our flights thru SKYBUS only to find that they have declared bankruptcy as well...and her cc company is requesting that paperwork be filed before a refund is issued...

Now we're stuck trying to find a reasonably priced plane ticket...our SKYBUS tickets were $162 round trip including all taxes/fees, luggage checkin, priority seating... etc

 

[heather223]

I don't know that this would work for anyone, but it is how I am getting to Chicago. Megabus.... it is a tour bus thing that is cheap! It cost me $45 to go from Cleveland to Chicago round trip. May be worth looking into. :chef:

Website... low cost inter city travel

 

[AJPratt]

I am in Wave 2... I have a doc appt tomorrow, so I will be asking if its OK for me to go.

 

[straitfan]

Hope you'll be there again AJ--are you bringing your crazy director again? She had us all in stitches every time we ran into you two!

 

[milkangel]

i am planing on going need to register yet and get the tickets. wave 2

 

[AJPratt]

I am sure Dawn (aka Crazy Director) will be going, whether I go or not. Hey, someone has to cause a commotion, right?

 

[kisrae]

Has anyone started a meeting for the cheffers yet? It would be fun to meet again this year.
I'm ready for the get away! I'm sure I'll miss my family the first night again.

 

[Debala715]

I am so looking forward to meeting as many of you Cheffers as possible! I have received my button and will be wearing it proudly!

 

[lacychef]

Oh Anne I hope you're going! How are ya feeling?

 

[pamperedalf]

Anne it would be good to see you! Hope all is well on your end.

 

[pampermejolene]

Just so you guys know - apparently SouthWest airlines has a contract with ATA airlines...so if you booked thru southwest check and make sure your tickets are still a go...ATA just filed bankruptcy and they stated on their website that if you purchased tickets thru southwest using a credit card...then you can request a refund thru your cc company - but if you purchased with cash or check - they can't offer a refund...

In other news - me and my director booked thru SkyBus - not the best company by any means - but roundtrip from Greensboro to Chicago is 162.00 and that's INCLUDING all taxes/fees, luggage check in...etc...

So does anyone know what airline is safe to fly (as far as not cancelling flights, but safe like not crashing would be good too). This is ridiculous. Maybe I'll just start tomorrow and walk there :yuck:

 

[lacychef]

So does anyone know what airline is safe to fly (as far as not cancelling flights, but safe like not crashing would be good too). This is ridiculous. Maybe I'll just start tomorrow and walk there :yuck:

Our group has never had problems with Southwest....knocking on wood....

 

[milkangel]

i am going in wave 2 and i was woundering if any of you that are going has a spot in a room for a room mate so i can come. I am looking for a room to room with someone. PLEASE Someone let me know right away.

 

[AJPratt]

Well... I went to my doc yesterday. I asked about Chicago. He asked me (he's chinese and has an accent): "Are you out of your freakin mind? Are you crazy?" He said if I didn't have any complications, if I were to go into labor I would deliver a full term baby at that point and that I shouldn't travel ANYWHERE ANYTIME soon. (sigh) My husband was agreeing, saying he kept telling me not to go. He was shocked that I was planning on going... (Geez, what I surprise. I still want to do the ONE thing I do for me each year.) My doc also told me to listen to "honorable husband". So, have a good time everyone! I will miss the meet up! It was a last last year!

 

[lacychef]

OH man! That's too bad Anne! But yours & your baby's health is more important We'll be thinking of you though! I must say, if I was due that close to conference; I probably wouldn't travel either.

 

[AJPratt]

Lacy, he could have seemed mildly supportive and I would have gone. LOL You are right though, it is important to be healthy.

 

[lacychef]

You take care of yourself Can't wait until you're posting pictures!

 

[pcchris]

hi! I've been away for a while....just figured I'd check in to let you all know that I'm in Wave 2 this year. Hope to see some of you there!!!

 

[MWCOOKIN]

Wave 2Hi I Am New To This Site But 7 Years With Pampered Chef Going To Conference For My 8th Time. Team Not Strong Enough To Consider Director But I Do My Own Meetings Cause My Upline Is In N.j. And My Hospitality Director Suggested I Branch Off Cause It Was Mostly My Team She Was Doing Meetings For. I Am Not Hard To Fine I Will Be One Of The Few In A Scooter! (have Ms) And The Scooter Is My Own Not Rented There. Hope To Meet You All.

 

[SUZIEQCONSULTANT]

I will be there and hopefully at least 2 of my downline is also coming with me! I am so excited for my team! We are going to have such a great time! See everyone there!

 

[SUZIEQCONSULTANT]

I will be there and hopefully at least 2 of my downline is also coming with me! I am so excited for my team! We are going to have such a great time! See everyone there!

 

[Zacksmommie]

My first conference and I am excited!
I will be leaving DH and son in DTW then flying with them back home to TPA
on Thur. and return to work on Sat....I will be tired

Hilton here I come!!!

This is a great board....thanks for all the great tips!

Sandra Nader

 

[momoftwins]

Well... I went to my doc yesterday. I asked about Chicago. He asked me (he's chinese and has an accent): "Are you out of your freakin mind? Are you crazy?" He said if I didn't have any complications, if I were to go into labor I would deliver a full term baby at that point and that I shouldn't travel ANYWHERE ANYTIME soon. (sigh) My husband was agreeing, saying he kept telling me not to go. He was shocked that I was planning on going... (Geez, what I surprise. I still want to do the ONE thing I do for me each year.) My doc also told me to listen to "honorable husband". So, have a good time everyone! I will miss the meet up! It was a last last year!

COngrats on the pregnancy Anne! We will miss you but it is super important to consider the health of you and your little one!! I remember how bummed I was the summer I was pregnant with my twins that I couldn't go! Hang in there!

 

[Flamingo]

I'm there with all the ribbons for us cheffers... thanks Anne got them yesterday!!! Love the phone charm...

 

[chefann]

Cool! Glad they arrived OK. I tried to make it a self-contained package that you can just toss into your suitcase and wouldn't take up too much room.