Psiloscribe Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Thought i'd put this on the General Board since its not about "official" conference info. Wondering who is going and why..... Also, for those that have attended one of our conferences, what is your favorite memory, presentation or experience. (or all the above) One of my favorite presentors wasn't a professional but was KaBoom's daughter Bailey. A very brave and well done presentation that touched upon the importance of family and the importance of support. It IS our best medicine. Some of our best moments don't always occur in the meeting rooms. One of my best was a large group of us up in a room afterwards with Mitch playing guitar. "Chillin" doesnt get much better than that. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yep. I'm goin'. Got my room reserved, still need to get my airline ticket and pay my way through the door. I also very much enjoyed Bailey's presentation. Sort of the culmination of why we're all still here. Why am I going? I could list a thousand reasons, but this one sums it up: I can't NOT go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyoop Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm going too, and can't wait for this one!! I regrettably missed Bailey's presentation, but one of my favorites was my own neurologist, Dr. Kenneth Lazarus presenting on treating CH from a physician's viewpoint ... very moving. And I'm with you Bob as to my favorite moment being Mitch singing and playing guitar in our room at the end of the day.  As I remember, the bathroom was fairly busy that night. ;D Bob B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunGuy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I just posted the updated agenda in the Advocacy, Events and Conferences section AGENDA LINK One more reason to be in Vegas, we've got a great lineup of speakers and presentations for 2012.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHurtsMyHead Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Airline ticket already purchased. Still need to get the room and door prize,, ummm door ticket.. ha ha.. Going to learn, and more importantly meet some of the people from the board. I've only actually met one other with CH in person. PFW, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer1_NC Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm booked..... Will arrive at the hotel Wednesday evening after a visit to AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Denny Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sittin on ready, rockin on go!!! Arriving at the airport around 3pm Thurs afternoon.....can't wait to see some old friends again, meet some old friends in person for the first time, and meet some new friends!!!! Very nice to see that BostonHeadacheDoc will be presenting this year!!! Yeeee Feckin Hawwwwww!!!! DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I really enjoyed Portland two years ago. That's not too long after mushrooms saved my life, thanks to all of you. The Chicago convention was nice but my attacks were pretty bad and got a major hit on the plane on the way home. I really liked Larrys presentation last year. I can't recall his last name, but he's one of us. He sat cross legged and barefooted on the table when he gave his talk.....funny the things one remembers. I DO recall having the best shrimp I've ever had( with some kind of funky noodles ) with cocktails with my sweet wife and Dallas Denny in Portland. Yes indeedy, cocktails and no headache!!!! Lots of good people, that's what I enjoy most. Good friends that"get it" Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Probably best not to mention last names anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I've gone as far as booking flights (refundable) in hopes of making it. The wife will want to go on this Vegas trip too as she's a fan of the slots. Wuh oh. My hopes of going mainly revolve around meeting up with and hanging out with the good message board folk here. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Can't wait to meet you Jeeb I didn't know you were going. Your wife and mine can make us rich on the slots while we socialize ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiloscribe Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Anyone thinking about going and haven't booked your rooms yet, I would suggest you do so soon. The cut off date is fast approaching and they will want any rooms left in our block back. There are some other large conventions going on there. You can always cancel if you need to so I'd hate to see some of you having to pay almost double for rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Be advised: It's not a typical cancellation policy. I believe you would need to cancel 72 hours in advance in order to receive your full refund. (Most hotels only require you to cancel by 3 or 4 p.m. the scheduled day of arrival.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufftime Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi All, Truly, jazzed to be attending my Wife & I. My Dear Wife has been my Saint dealing with my health issue all these years, & it will be nice for her to meet the other wives going through the same. I have been cursed since 1995, being chronic to boot... I'm not a great blogger so looking forward to meeting you all in person. It will be a first to meet CH after all these years. Also have stayed at the Rio Hotel for years, but has been about seven since. Great Place all rooms are good size suites. Blessing to All & painFREE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freester Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hello to everyone, I am coming to my first meeting and excited to meet everyone. I am part of the Atlanta group that includes alleyoop and tuckerman48. Those guys and others have helped me survive and I am doing well because of this board. I am also planning on winning big betting on college football 8-) Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's been over 10 years since I've been to the Rio, but I too remember they had nice good size suites. I've made sure to lock in my $85 room rate for this conference, as my likelihood of attending has now risen on the Jeebs-o-meter to to 68%! How can any of us afford NOT to go, really, considering the windfall profits we can expect from the gambling, gambling and more gambling?? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Denny Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's been over 10 years since I've been to the Rio, but I too remember they had nice good size suites. Lol Jeebs!! Talk about feelin old, the last (and only) time is was in Vegas was around Sept of 66, about 30 days before I shipped out to Nam....I had just turned 19 and was in Marine uniform....they let me in the casinos and let me drink but wouldn't let me play the slots!!! Old DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 .....must really suck to be as old as you two guys :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bejeeber Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 the last (and only) time I was in Vegas was around Sept of 66, about 30 days before I shipped out to Nam....I had just turned 19 and was in Marine uniform....they let me in the casinos and let me drink but wouldn't let me play the slots!!! Whoa - now THAT'S a Vegas story , so you'll be returning in Sept. 2012 for your 46th Vegas anniversary! Oh those pesky pesky decades can end up flinging by ever so rapidly, can they not? Let the whippersnappers like Dan here be forewarned. Here's a random photo found online of Vegas June '66 for your reminiscing pleasure  ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961mom Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm with Dan.....as far as favorites go! Clearly Lee Ann is with Dan, "the force" is with Dan and most likely the "men in black" too! Loved getting the special "group" therapy session led by a fellow CHer trained in psychology! I just felt so united & vulnerable at the same time....sort of the same as the year before when we all took the PTSD tests!!! Looking forward to Carter Lee's presentation this year for the same reasons!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballs Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 We will be there on thursday night. I am going just to pinch Bob on the ass. [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] bb PS: Better bring some of those cheesecurds Brew. We'll bring the cooler. Will work for cheesecurds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballs Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Oh ya, Who is the 02 supplier and do I need my script?. :-/..j-tank wont fit in the car. bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipshot Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm sure there will be plenty of free oxygen...always is. No worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHurtsMyHead Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'll be bringing my regulator, but expect no hits as my preventative dosing regimen is working beautifully!!!! Got my hotel room reserved last week!! wahoo.. Arrive Wed night and leave Sun morning. Figured I'd get there early to scope out a good seat. (oh yea, and shell out a few bucks to the slots PFW, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer1_NC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 As previously stated, I will arrive Wednesday evening...planning on touring the Shelby facility on Thursday AM if anyone wishes to tag along..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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