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(Message started by: TxBasslady on Jul 17th, 2007, 2:00am)

Title: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 17th, 2007, 2:00am
BEST WESTERN STEEPLEGATE INN
DAVENPORT, IOWA

January 17th - January 20th, 2008
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-373-6900

For those who'll fly in...The airport is MOLINE  (MLI).  This is actually in Illinois, but it's only a short distance to the State line.  

Best Western's worldwide give discounts:  age 55 & over get a 10% discount (rate would be $80.10 per nt).

DJ and others who are Military get the rate of $60.10 per nt.

They also have corp rates and AAA.


Jackie will advise on the Hospitality Suite....and also any info as to whether or not we'll get the rooms cheaper.  The existing rate is really pretty reasonable.

BTW...I spoke to Stephanie today  ;;D.   She and DJ and baby may grace us once more with their presence.  She'll let me know...

I'll update as needed...

Jean

(This is not an official OUCH function...this is an annual Meet & Greet)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jul 17th, 2007, 8:08am
Can't wait.....DavCon is good!!!

Love you...a bunch,
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by LadyLuv on Jul 17th, 2007, 2:19pm
::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)DAV-VEE-CON 08;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D

Can't wait... Count me in......  

(Maybe there I can see Tex-ass-bass Lady and Whoopie-Doo... and my Blake, Blake, Tom Tom, Geanie Weenie and all the rest of my CH's Family that was unable, for one reason or the other make it to Richmond)

nothing,,,,, just thinking out loud..
  •  
[smiley=huh.gif]

I love and miss you guys dearly..

Peace & Blessings
Lady Luv




Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 18th, 2007, 2:19am
;;D       Two of my favorite ladies       :-*

Love y'all,

Jean


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 18th, 2007, 9:31am
I'm in..........

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jul 18th, 2007, 12:56pm
Jeanie poo doesn't waste time after the conventioN!!! LOL :-*

Gena said she was gonna call them this year to talk about getting a place we can stay in all night - like a meeting room or something... so we dont get kicked out of the atrium.............
she said last year that she had a plan....

so I'm gonna let Gena do it this year.
LOL

I think the last weekend in january would be good....

cant frikkin wait!   I hate missing the convention.  I need a clusterhead fix every six months, or i just dont feel right!  hee hee

smooooooooches
woobs


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Jul 18th, 2007, 4:28pm
I'm in.

(Wonder if I can fit my trial schedule into my DavCon plans.... Think the judges'll go for that? LOL)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Jul 18th, 2007, 6:26pm
You better Lizzie, like I told Linda...I'm a CH get together addict!!! Now i have to see what this Dav Con thingy is all about!!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Brewcrew on Jul 18th, 2007, 7:28pm
We'll be there.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 18th, 2007, 8:56pm
Feb 4, 2008 is Super Bowl Sunday.......if that makes a difference.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 18th, 2007, 9:09pm

on 07/18/07 at 20:56:08, Racer1_NC wrote:
Feb 4, 2008 is Super Bowl Sunday.......if that makes a difference.


LMAO....the 4th is Monday, darlin'.    ::)     Does this mean SBS is on Sunday the 3rd     [smiley=huh.gif]   Jus checkin'..    ;;D

J

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 18th, 2007, 9:42pm

on 07/18/07 at 21:09:10, TxBasslady wrote:
LMAO....the 4th is Monday, darlin'.    ::)     Does this mean SBS is on Sunday the 3rd     [smiley=huh.gif]   Jus checkin'..    ;;D

J


I stand corrected.....

The 2008 Super Bowl is Feb. 3, 2008.

Of course a clusterhead SUper Bowl party doesn't sound bad either...... ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 19th, 2007, 5:39pm
5th Annual DAVCON Meet & Greet

Davenport, Iowa

January 17th - January 20th,  2008


List of who's who....

TINA & RAMON............................................ILLINOIS  
TXBASSLADY..............................................TEXAS  
THOMAS & GENA........................................ WISCONSIN  
JACKIE & BLAKE......................................... INDIANA  
M.R.............................................................MICHIGAN    
RACER1_NC..................................................N.C.  
TERRY2424................................................ IOWA  
BLUEMEANIE & RAYE.................................. ILLINOIS  
JDH & SUE.................................................  MISSOURI  
LADYLUV.................................................... ILLINOIS    
RIVER_RAT (NORM)...................................  IOWA  
ALIENSPACEBABE.......................................WISCONSIN
BREWCREWSTER CLAN.............................WISCONSIN  
TANNER & LINDA........................................TEXAS
DJ, STEPH & BRANDON................................KANSAS
JIMI & RUTHIE.............................................KEN-TUCKY

If you're planning to go...and your name is not listed, just let me know, and I'll add ya    ;;D

Jean



Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jul 20th, 2007, 2:34am
I DO have to admit - this thread is confusing the shit out of me!  LOL

are the dates firm now?  
jeanie - did you just go back and add that first post on this thread??   LOL  

woobie's cornfusdicated again!

if the dates are still up in the air - it doesnt matter to Ramon and I....
but i also have to admit that a tailgating type   Superbowl party in the atrium sounds FUN!!!!!!!!!!  

and THANKS JACKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-*


SMooches
woobs


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 20th, 2007, 11:50am
I DO think they'll object to us firing up a grill in the atrium for a Superbowl tailgate party.  

They were good to us but not THAT accommodating!!

Superbowl never matters to us so whatever weekend works is fine.  Just pick one with no snow storm. ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 21st, 2007, 11:54am

on 07/20/07 at 02:34:11, Woobie wrote:
I DO have to admit - this thread is confusing the shit out of me!  LOL

are the dates firm now?    Yep
jeanie - did you just go back and add that first post on this thread??   LOL  Nope....I just modified it...LMAO

woobie's cornfusdicated again!    Folks from Iowa tend to be corn-fusdicated     ::)

if the dates are still up in the air - it doesnt matter to Ramon and I....   Date has been changed...LOL... ;;D
but i also have to admit that a tailgating type   Superbowl party in the atrium sounds FUN!!!!!!!!!!  

and THANKS JACKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-*


Nobody loves ya like I do, Woobie!!!!

J

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 21st, 2007, 11:56am

on 07/20/07 at 11:50:55, Mosaicwench wrote:
I DO think they'll object to us firing up a grill in the atrium for a Superbowl tailgate party.  


LMAO    [smiley=laugh.gif]     I tend to agree.   Even Iowa has it's limitations    [smiley=huh.gif]

J

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 21st, 2007, 11:59am

on 07/21/07 at 11:56:59, TxBasslady wrote:
  Even Iowa has it's limitations  


Are you sure?  [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 21st, 2007, 12:06pm

on 07/21/07 at 11:59:23, Racer1_NC wrote:
Are you sure?  [smiley=laugh.gif]


Not 100%.... [smiley=laugh.gif]   But it does appear I have become attached to the Corn State.    ::)

See ya in January Billy Boy    :-*

J

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Jul 21st, 2007, 12:16pm
Put Ruth and I down. We will be driving unless a snow storm comes.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 21st, 2007, 12:23pm

on 07/21/07 at 12:16:26, Jimi wrote:
Put Ruth and I down. We will be driving unless a snow storm comes.


Done!   ;;D

J

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jul 21st, 2007, 7:48pm
I dont know if I will be able to make it being so far away from the hotel oh well guess time will tell ya think ?¿?
Terry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jul 23rd, 2007, 8:59am

on 07/19/07 at 17:39:18, TxBasslady wrote:
5th Annual DAVCON Meet & Greet

Davenport, Iowa

January 24th - January 27th,  2008


List of who's who....

TINA & RAMON............................................ILLINOIS  
TXBASSLADY..............................................TEXAS  
THOMAS & GENA........................................ WISCONSIN  
JACKIE & BLAKE......................................... INDIANA  
M.R.............................................................MICHIGAN    
RACER1_NC..................................................N.C.  
TERRY2424................................................ IOWA  
BLUEMEANIE & RAYE.................................. ILLINOIS  
JDH & SUE.................................................  MISSOURI  
LADYLUV.................................................... ILLINOIS    
RIVER_RAT (NORM)...................................  IOWA  
ALIENSPACEBABE.......................................WISCONSIN
BREWCREWSTER CLAN.............................WISCONSIN  
TANNER & LINDA........................................TEXAS
DJ, STEPH & BRANDON................................KANSAS
JIMI & RUTHIE.............................................KEN-TUCKY

If you're planning to go...and your name is not listed, just let me know, and I'll add ya    ;;D

Jean

As of right now, we are leaning towards the "probably wont attend" option.  It is possible we might be there, but as of right now, not very probable.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by birdman on Jul 23rd, 2007, 1:43pm
I am going to sound really dumb to you folks right now.  What does DAVCON stand for?  What is different from the Richmond convention?  Haven't been able to attend any get togethers yet and am dying to meet fellow CH'ers.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jul 23rd, 2007, 2:16pm
This gathering was originally called the "Ch.com Midwest Meet and Greet."  Some one named it Davcon after the first one.  It's less of mouthful. ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by birdman on Jul 23rd, 2007, 2:47pm
Thanks!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 23rd, 2007, 4:16pm

on 07/23/07 at 13:43:43, birdman wrote:
I am going to sound really dumb to you folks right now.  What does DAVCON stand for?  What is different from the Richmond convention?  Haven't been able to attend any get togethers yet and am dying to meet fellow CH'ers.


It's also not an official OUCH function.  This is just a bunch of clusterheads and families getting together for some chat and fun.

Since we're in Wisconsin, we consider it going south in the winter . . . .

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jul 23rd, 2007, 5:10pm
Yeah, this one is strictly social, no speakers and if any OUCH personell are there, they are attending in a non-work capacity.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jul 23rd, 2007, 6:33pm

on 07/23/07 at 08:59:23, thomas wrote:
As of right now, we are leaning towards the "probably wont attend" option.  It is possible we might be there, but as of right now, not very probable.



I'm not one to whine and nag....but DAMNIT....please try, Sweetie.  I haven't had a big Thomas hug for a long time....

Love ya....
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 23rd, 2007, 7:22pm
Oh Thomas, we'd love to see you and Gena again.  I

It's only a few hours away and you wouldn't even have to stay the night if you couldn't afford the time . . . .

Consider it, please?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 23rd, 2007, 7:38pm
Is this another all kids welcome event? If so Lisa and I and the Munchkins will be there.Do I have to book right away?
If so LMK.




Dave

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Brewcrew on Jul 23rd, 2007, 8:04pm

on 07/23/07 at 19:38:34, MR_FLOOR wrote:
Is this another all kids welcome event? If so Lisa and I and the Munchkins will be there.Do I have to book right away?
If so LMK.




Dave

Absolutely, children are welcome. There's a pool right in the atrium. I don't think any rooms have been blocked out yet, so just stay tuned for more information.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jul 23rd, 2007, 8:34pm
Anyone who wants can book rooms now.  Just mention that you are with the OUCH group coming in on that weekend and ask that that note that on your reservation.  They quoted $89 a nite for single and $99 for double and poolside.  It will help me negotiate the rate for the "after hours" hospitality room... ;;D

Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Brewcrew on Jul 23rd, 2007, 8:42pm

on 07/23/07 at 20:34:03, Jackie wrote:
Anyone who wants can book rooms now.  Just mention that you are with the OUCH group coming in on that weekend and ask that that note that on your reservation.  They quoted $89 a nite for single and $99 for double and poolside.  It will help me negotiate the rate for the "after hours" hospitality room... ;;D

Jackie

See, Dave? Shows what the hell I know!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Redd on Jul 23rd, 2007, 8:45pm
I need to figure out the weekends...see if the kids are with me or Dad that weekend.  Then I can figure out if I can make it this year.

I hated to miss it this past Jan.  and I'd be heartbroken to miss this next one.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 23rd, 2007, 11:03pm

on 07/23/07 at 20:45:25, Redd wrote:
I need to figure out the weekends...see if the kids are with me or Dad that weekend.  Then I can figure out if I can make it this year.

I hated to miss it this past Jan.  and I'd be heartbroken to miss this next one.

Pegg,

     Can't you rearrange the dad schedule to work in your favor.You are looking to have Dillon and Megan for that weekend I hope,Trina would love to see her.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by LadyElaine1 on Jul 24th, 2007, 10:30am
I can't make any plans this soon darn it.

I won't know till the first of Dec.

I am going to try !


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Maffumatt on Jul 24th, 2007, 12:27pm
I'll be there.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Redd on Jul 24th, 2007, 1:34pm

on 07/23/07 at 23:03:43, MR_FLOOR wrote:
Pegg,

     Can't you rearrange the dad schedule to work in your favor.You are looking to have Dillon and Megan for that weekend I hope,Trina would love to see her.


Dave,

Due to the drive time, etc. it would have to be that I come alone.  I won't pull the kids out of school.  Much also depends on what is going on with work.  

I'll know more closer to the end of the quarter.  

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 24th, 2007, 4:35pm

on 07/24/07 at 13:34:01, Redd wrote:
Dave,

Due to the drive time, etc. it would have to be that I come alone.  I won't pull the kids out of school.  Much also depends on what is going on with work.  

I'll know more closer to the end of the quarter.  

Gottchya,

      Work first play second,we will miss the kids though,I'm bringing my 17 year old this time,what the hell 1 day of school isn't going to kill anyone(as long as her grades are good at the time of course).Hope to see ya.


Dave

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Jul 24th, 2007, 7:29pm
  Just screwing around on the puter and reserved my room for $80.10 through my NRA card. Didn't even have to be 55 (though I'm gettin' there). $179.42 for 2 nights WITH taxes. Not to bad.

Remember, this is not a paid OUCH advertisment. I have received no money for this post and still can not buy any kind of OUCH golf balls..... ;;D

Mike

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Redd on Jul 24th, 2007, 8:17pm

on 07/24/07 at 16:35:18, MR_FLOOR wrote:
Gottchya,

      Work first play second,we will miss the kids though,I'm bringing my 17 year old this time,what the hell 1 day of school isn't going to kill anyone(as long as her grades are good at the time of course).Hope to see ya.


Dave


Not when you are still married and there isn't that "division" of power.  (My Ex has control issues so it's not worth the battle)

Work is making it more and more difficult to reach goals, therefore to make comissions. I need to know I can pay the tab for the trip.   [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 26th, 2007, 2:34am

on 07/19/07 at 17:39:18, TxBasslady wrote:
5th Annual DAVCON Meet & Greet

Davenport, Iowa

January 17th - January 20th,  2008


List of who's who....Updated July 26, 2007

TINA & RAMON............................................ILLINOIS  
TXBASSLADY..............................................TEXAS  
THOMAS & GENA........................................ WISCONSIN  
JACKIE & BLAKE......................................... INDIANA  
M.R.............................................................MICHIGAN    
RACER1_NC..................................................N.C.  
TERRY2424................................................ IOWA  
BLUEMEANIE & RAYE.................................. ILLINOIS  
JDH & SUE.................................................  MISSOURI  
LADYLUV.................................................... ILLINOIS    
RIVER_RAT (NORM)...................................  IOWA  
ALIENSPACEBABE.......................................WISCONSIN
BREWCREWSTER CLAN.............................WISCONSIN  
TANNER & LINDA........................................TEXAS
DJ, STEPH & BRANDON................................KANSAS
JIMI & RUTHIE.............................................KEN-TUCKY
MAFFUMATT..................................................TX/IOWA
DAVE & LISA.................................................ILLINOIS

List of possibles:

ELAINE.........................................................GEORGIA
GUISEPPI.....................................................CALIFORNIA
REDD...........................................................WISCONSIN
PEPPERMINT................................................NEW YORK
KARLA & TED.................................................WISCONSIN
CALLICO........................................................ILLINOIS


If you're planning to go...and your name is not listed, just let me know, and I'll add ya    ;;D

This is not an official OUCH sponsored function.   'Tis only a meet & greet.    ;;D

Jean

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 26th, 2007, 2:42am

on 07/24/07 at 19:29:58, M.R. wrote:
 
Remember, this is not a paid OUCH advertisment. I have received no money for this post and still can not buy any kind of OUCH golf balls..... ;;D


LMAO.....I'll hand you your balls in a box, Mikey   [smiley=laugh.gif]...

Good thing I didn't "do balls" for Va., cause not one of you ball breakers made the trip.    :-/   ::)

See ya in about 6 months, darlin'     :-*

Jean

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Brewcrew on Jul 26th, 2007, 7:26am

on 07/26/07 at 02:42:03, TxBasslady wrote:
LMAO.....I'll hand you your balls in a box, Mikey   [smiley=laugh.gif]...

Mike - I think they teach them this tactic early in Wimminz school. ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Karla on Jul 26th, 2007, 7:44am
Put Ted and I down for possibly making it.  We missed it last year and I am going to try really hard to make it this time.  We just have to wait until we get closer to that date to see if we have enough money for the room and that Ted can get time off of work then.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Jul 26th, 2007, 12:22pm

on 07/17/07 at 02:00:07, TxBasslady wrote:
[b]BEST WESTERN STEEPLEGATE INN
DAVENPORT, IOWA

January 24th - January 27th, 2008



Vacation's on the office calendar: January 22nd - January 28th (better too many days off than not enough)

Got a trial in NY on the 24th, but hoping it'll either settle or someone else can handle it.  But I'll be at DavCon, even if I have to commute to NY, LOL....

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Peppermint on Jul 26th, 2007, 10:58pm
Ok - here goes....

Maybe, I might try to get out of work and just get out there for some fun.  Never been to DAVCON but it would be lovely to really spend some time with my bUDs.  it's become more and more difficult to do that at convention.

so we will see but that makes me a MAYBE.

;;D Pep

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jul 27th, 2007, 2:57am
OH shit................

woobie's gettin excited! :-/

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Callico on Jul 29th, 2007, 4:36pm
How many more days?  Is it time yet???  Can I go now??? ;;D

Put me down as a definate maybe.  Best I can do at this time,  but I'll bust something to make it.

Jerry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 29th, 2007, 4:47pm

on 07/29/07 at 16:36:07, Callico wrote:
How many more days?  Is it time yet???  Can I go now??? ;;D

Put me down as a definate maybe.  Best I can do at this time,  but I'll bust something to make it.

Jerry



I wont be the same without ya Jerry.


Dave

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jul 29th, 2007, 10:19pm
5th Annual DAVCON Meet & Greet

Davenport, Iowa

January 17th - January 20th,  2008

List of who's who....Updated August 2, 2008

TINA & RAMON............................................ILLINOIS  
TXBASSLADY..............................................TEXAS  
THOMAS & GENA........................................ WISCONSIN  
JACKIE & BLAKE......................................... INDIANA  
M.R.............................................................MICHIGAN      
RACER1_NC..................................................N.C.  
TERRY2424................................................ IOWA  
BLUEMEANIE & RAYE.................................. ILLINOIS  
JDH & SUE.................................................  MISSOURI  
LADYLUV.................................................... ILLINOIS    
RIVER_RAT (NORM)...................................  IOWA  
ALIENSPACEBABE.......................................WISCONSIN  
BREWCREWSTER CLAN.............................WISCONSIN  
TANNER & LINDA........................................TEXAS
DJ, STEPH & BRANDON................................KANSAS
JIMI & RUTHIE.............................................KEN-TUCKY
MAFFUMATT..................................................TX/IOWA
DAVE & LISA.................................................ILLINOIS
MIDWESTBETH.............................................ILLINOIS
LASHULTZ.....................................................WISCONSIN
TERESA.........................................................WISCONSIN

List of possibles:

ELAINE.........................................................GEORGIA
GUISEPPI.....................................................CALIFORNIA
REDD...........................................................WISCONSIN  
PEPPERMINT................................................NEW YORK
KARLA & TED.................................................WISCONSIN
CALLICO........................................................ILLINOIS
ROLO65.........................................................MINNESOTA


If you're planning to go...and your name is not listed, just let me know, and I'll add ya    

Jean

Note:  Date Change


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by rolo65 on Jul 30th, 2007, 12:15am
I would love to come if I can get all my ducks inline.

1- Have the funds on hand for hotel.
2- Take the dogs to the kennel.
3- Take the cat to the sister in laws.
4- Load the O2 and bags in the truck.
5- Drive to Davenport from Minneapolis with the 5 & 7 yr old screaming and fighting.
6- Bring extra O2 for step 5.

Step 5 will take less time than 2-4 combined? Maybe I’ll come alone after thinking about the latter part of step 5?

What the hell, the kids will have fun! I really want to meet some of you guys and gals.

I’ll ask Jeanne my wife what she thinks about it and let you know if it’s a go.

Thanks,

Roland.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by MR_FLOOR on Jul 30th, 2007, 2:44am
See ya there Roland.



Dave

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Teresa on Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:33pm
My plan as of right now is to be there!  And guess what...I won't have any homework to do because classes won't have started yet! YAY!!! (I'm still not positive that I'll be able to be there all weekend though...I haven't heard about the end of year banquet at the track...someone said something about January though  :-/ )

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by midwestbeth on Aug 2nd, 2007, 2:43pm
Count me in.

Beth

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Aug 2nd, 2007, 8:00pm
Vacation time is scheduled - I'll be there!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by lashultz on Aug 2nd, 2007, 8:19pm
The Shultz family will do it"s best to be there.


                              Lee

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Aug 3rd, 2007, 4:06pm
List is updated...

added....Roland, Beth, Teresa and Lee...

See y'all in about 5 1/2 months !    :P

Jean

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacedork on Aug 13th, 2007, 6:34pm
How many more days?????

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by kyitb on Aug 15th, 2007, 4:52am
I'd definitely like to go put me down as a maybe though it's a long way off and I can't really make plans that far in advance ...  

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by davyp on Aug 15th, 2007, 6:29am

on 08/13/07 at 18:34:12, alienspacedork wrote:
How many more days?????


155 days  :)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Aug 15th, 2007, 6:48am
cool you changed date to Jan 17th -20th
the 20th I will be 53 years old Ü
so if everyone that comes bring me a $100.00 "cash only" present and I will most happy Ü Terry (the greedy basturd)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacedork on Aug 15th, 2007, 11:14am

on 08/15/07 at 06:48:39, gore2424 wrote:
cool you changed date to Jan 17th -20th
the 20th I will be 53 years old Ü
so if everyone that comes bring me a $100.00 "cash only" present and I will most happy Ü Terry (the greedy basturd)




nuttin' quite like diet mountain dew sprayed onto your keyboard... through your nose....  Thanks Terry!  ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by echo on Aug 16th, 2007, 3:03pm
I've got it on my calendar but its too early to tell.

January is always a paperwork scramble with employee year end evaluations, merit increases, reviews and incentives.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by jimyhertz on Aug 26th, 2007, 1:42am
Is that Thursday, Friday, Saturday night? Arrive Thursday and leave early Sunday? I've never been there. Is there any rough schedule?
Thanks, Jimy

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Aug 26th, 2007, 5:27pm
Some people arrive Wednesday, or even Tuesday, Jimy. and a few show up on Friday.  Usually everyone leaves on Sunday.

Last year there were four of us Wednesday - Beeyul, me, Jean and Cynjeep.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Aug 27th, 2007, 4:32pm

on 08/26/07 at 01:42:09, jimyhertz wrote:
Is that Thursday, Friday, Saturday night? Arrive Thursday and leave early Sunday? I've never been there. Is there any rough schedule?
Thanks, Jimy

There is no schedule at all, this is a completely social event if you want to hang out all weekend that's just fine if you want to see any sights that's just fine as well.  Nothing is mandatory or required.  

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Aug 27th, 2007, 4:49pm
only thing mandatory is to bring me a brithday present Ü
cash only please in hundreds too Ü Terry Ü

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Aug 27th, 2007, 6:16pm

on 08/27/07 at 16:49:09, gore2424 wrote:
only thing mandatory is to bring me a brithday present Ü
cash only please in hundreds too Ü Terry Ü



Good lord, Terry!

Doncha know you're not supposed to ask for money...



























in specific denominations?!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Aug 27th, 2007, 11:58pm
i didnt use the word money just "CASH" Ü

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Sep 26th, 2007, 8:14pm
I got a job and I got the time off  [smiley=me&mb.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif]

so I will be there!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by BlueMeanie on Sep 27th, 2007, 2:36pm

on 09/26/07 at 20:14:36, Gena wrote:
I got a job and I got the time off  [smiley=me&mb.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif]    so I will be there!


I would hope so. Congrats on the new job Gena.  :)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Teresa on Sep 28th, 2007, 12:05am
YAY to being legal for the first time at DavCon...no more having to go to bed cuz the adults want to do something different!  YAY!!!  Can't wait...time needs to move a little faster!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Sep 28th, 2007, 11:46am
A Shirley Temple only for you lassie. Just because you are legal does not mean you can start drinking with the adults. :P

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by lashultz on Sep 28th, 2007, 2:11pm
Was there alcohol at Davcon Jimi? I didn't notice.


                                         Lee

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Sep 28th, 2007, 4:37pm
Actually, not a whole lot. Mostly the last night.  8)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Sep 28th, 2007, 5:50pm

on 09/28/07 at 11:46:54, Jimi wrote:
A Shirley Temple only for you lassie. Just because you are legal does not mean you can start drinking with the adults. :P



Yeah, what Uncle Jimi said!

It's not as if she attends the #1 party school...
It's not as if she's a member of the #1 party marching band...
Oh, wait.......



Well....

HEY GUYS!!! Remember that she's my little girl! Hands off, and minds out of the gutter!!




Lizzie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Teresa on Sep 30th, 2007, 8:50pm
Hey, I like Shirley Temples!  They are yummy!  Gotta love the cherries at the bottom!  :D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Oct 4th, 2007, 11:56pm
Good GAWD, I could REALLy use some clusterhead bondage..............i mean bonding [smiley=laugh.gif].... right about now........

Is it time YET??????????????
:-[

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Oct 5th, 2007, 1:54pm
[quote author=Woobie link=board=meetings;num=1184652007;start=75#79 date=10/04/07 at 23:56:35]Good GAWD, I could REALLy use some clusterhead bondage..............i mean bonding [smiley=laugh.gif].... right about now........

Is it time YET??????????????
:-[/quote]



You promised you wouldn't tell!!!  Sheesh - next time I'll close the damn hotel room door so you don't see.....   ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by boonie on Oct 8th, 2007, 5:32pm
I didn't see my name on the list, I will be there,I haven't
missed one yet

boonie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Oct 8th, 2007, 6:11pm

on 10/08/07 at 17:32:16, boonie wrote:
I didn't see my name on the list, I will be there,I haven't
missed one yet

boonie

Looking forward to it.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Oct 28th, 2007, 11:39am
Can you add  me to the list as "most likely"?  I plan on coming, I'm saving my pennies!

Bridget

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Nov 1st, 2007, 10:54am
   Allrighty, I have changed the reservation to the 17th thru the 20th (I be showing up on Thurs. this year). The only thing holding me back is if I actually find a good job in this lame ass, piece of shit state and they won't let me have the time off.

Mike

P.S. Still got the rate of less than $81.00 a night on my NRA card, for you members that can't get a cheaper rate otherwise.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Nov 1st, 2007, 6:25pm
only 77 days til
DavCon08

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Nov 2nd, 2007, 12:05am

on 11/01/07 at 18:25:11, gore2424 wrote:
only 77 days til
DavCon08


Cool  [smiley=cool2.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by jimyhertz on Nov 14th, 2007, 7:17am
Is Davco January 17 to 20?  Was there a date change or is this it?  Thanks Jimmy

I have seen the light. I don't know what the heck I was looking at before that I couldn't find a date. Thanks, Jimmy

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Nov 14th, 2007, 4:40pm
IS IT TIME YET  [smiley=shore.gif] [smiley=shore.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Nov 16th, 2007, 9:28am

on 11/14/07 at 16:40:24, Gena wrote:
IS IT TIME YET  [smiley=shore.gif] [smiley=shore.gif]

Here we go again........  ::)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Nov 16th, 2007, 10:19am

on 11/16/07 at 09:28:09, thomas wrote:
Here we go again........  ::)


So we are going Now?  [smiley=laugh.gif] :-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Nov 16th, 2007, 11:13am
LMAO!

Now, now kids...... [smiley=laugh.gif]

Mike

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Nov 17th, 2007, 10:03pm
Yes, Jimmy... January 17th to the 20th.


I'm booked for the 16th to the 20th!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Nov 26th, 2007, 10:33am
I just spoke with the sales dept. at the Steeplegate.
The quoted room rates are $89.99 single, $99.99 double...poolside is probably more so check when you make your reservations if you want poolside.

We can have a hospitality room for $95.00 per night if we take it for 2 nights.  The going rate on the  suite is $159.00 per night....so we got a little deal there.  If anyone wants to book the hospitality suite (as their room)  they can....there is a Murphy Bed.  But....if you do, don't plan on much sleep.... ;;D

They are fairly busy on Thurs.,  Jan. 17th, so if your arriving then you need to make your reservations soon.  Also, if you have any kind of discount available (AAA, NRA, AARP) tell them when you book your rooms.

Oh....the hospitality room holds approx. 20 people.  and can be used as late as we want (the banquet rooms have to be empty by 12:30 am).  The atrium has to be empty by 11:00 pm.  There is still smoking allowed in the atrium and we can take our own food and beverages in.

It would be nice to update the list.... so if your planning to attend let us know, please.

That's all I have for now....

Hope to see a bunch of you in January....

Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Nov 26th, 2007, 11:45am
yep still coming

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Nov 26th, 2007, 12:43pm
Wouldn't miss it.... :-*

Mike

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by NOT broken alienspacebabe on Nov 26th, 2007, 12:48pm

on 11/26/07 at 10:33:35, Jackie wrote:
I just spoke with the sales dept. at the Steeplegate.
The quoted room rates are $89.99 single, $99.99 double...poolside is probably more so check when you make your reservations if you want poolside.

We can have a hospitality room for $95.00 per night if we take it for 2 nights.  The going rate on the  suite is $159.00 per night....so we got a little deal there.  If anyone wants to book the hospitality suite (as their room)  they can....there is a Murphy Bed.  But....if you do, don't plan on much sleep.... ;;D

They are fairly busy on Thurs.,  Jan. 17th, so if your arriving then you need to make your reservations soon.  Also, if you have any kind of discount available (AAA, NRA, AARP) tell them when you book your rooms.

Oh....the hospitality room holds approx. 20 people.  and can be used as late as we want (the banquet rooms have to be empty by 12:30 am).  The atrium has to be empty by 11:00 pm.  There is still smoking allowed in the atrium and we can take our own food and beverages in.

It would be nice to update the list.... so if your planning to attend let us know, please.

That's all I have for now....

Hope to see a bunch of you in January....

Jackie




Thurs, Fri and Sat for the hospitality room?  Three nights sounds good, doesn't it?  I'll cover half a night - hell, if no one else can I'll cover a full night of it.

Someone else will have to reserve it - but I PROMISE I'm good for the money.....

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Nov 26th, 2007, 1:17pm
Flight, room, and car booked. Arriving January 17.

B

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Nov 26th, 2007, 1:20pm
We won't be arriving until Friday.

If anyone feels up to it, our need of a hospitality room and the price attached to it could be positioned thusly:

"How badly do you want to keep us out of the atrium?"
http://smiles2k.net/smiles/big_smiles/super_smilies007.gif

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Nov 26th, 2007, 1:22pm

on 11/26/07 at 10:33:35, Jackie wrote:
It would be nice to update the list.... so if your planning to attend let us know, please.

That's all I have for now....

Hope to see a bunch of you in January....

Jackie


Ok, letting you know that I just finished booking my room :)

We are a go for DavCon, repeat, we are a go for DavCon

(now cross your fingers that we don't get orders to move before then....)

Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Callico on Nov 26th, 2007, 2:09pm
Still a definate maybe, but probable.  Can't wait!  

Jerry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Nov 26th, 2007, 8:10pm
IS it TIME Yet!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by NOT broken alienspacebabe on Nov 26th, 2007, 10:43pm

on 11/26/07 at 20:10:46, Gena wrote:
IS it TIME Yet!!!!!!!



1 month, 3 weeks, and 2 days (for me)....

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Nov 27th, 2007, 1:38pm

on 11/26/07 at 20:10:46, Gena wrote:
IS it TIME Yet!!!!!!!

Pipe down over there, wouldja?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Nov 27th, 2007, 2:13pm

on 11/27/07 at 13:38:58, thomas wrote:
Pipe down over there, wouldja?



Do you ever work [smiley=huh.gif] ::)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Nov 27th, 2007, 2:14pm

on 11/27/07 at 14:13:22, Gena wrote:
Do you ever work [smiley=huh.gif] ::)

Not if I can help it.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Kirk on Nov 28th, 2007, 4:04am
Please put down Chris (PD) and me to be there. This will be my first one.

Bridget, are you coming? Dave?



[smiley=smokin.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jonny on Nov 28th, 2007, 1:26pm

on 11/26/07 at 10:33:35, Jackie wrote:
poolside is probably more so check when you make your reservations if you want poolside.


If they charge you more for poolside, make sure you get free ice skates.....LMAO  ;;D

Have a great time guys!!!  [smiley=me&mb.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Nov 28th, 2007, 6:10pm
Ummmm, Jonny Darlin'....the pool is inside....in the atrium....no skates needed... ;;D

SMOOOOOCH

Jacks 8)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by DJ on Nov 28th, 2007, 10:42pm
We just booked our room!  We'll be driving up Thursday (17th).  Brandon will be with us ;;D, Conner won't :'(.

Here's a few pictures I've been wanting to share but haven't taken the time to put them up yet.  Now is as good as a time as any!  We had these taken last week...











http://www.clusterheadaches.com/0033.jpg


http://www.clusterheadaches.com/0042.jpg


http://www.clusterheadaches.com/0052.jpg

Am I the luckiest guy in the world, or what!!!!????

See y'all in January!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Nov 29th, 2007, 12:22am
Gotta say he is as cute as a button. He is sooo fortunate to have a pretty mom. Can't wait to hold him. Glad you guys are coming. I have a Christmas present for him.
Uncle Jimi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Nov 29th, 2007, 8:32am
OMG, DJ....The boys are precious and your wife is beautiful!!!  That darling baby looks just like his Pappy.... :)  Yes, you are luck and so are they.... :D

Can't wait to see you all..

Much love,
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Charlotte on Nov 29th, 2007, 9:06am
Yes, DJ.  You are the luckiest man on earth.  Thank you for sharing the pics.

Charlotte

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by midwestbeth on Nov 29th, 2007, 12:46pm
DJ, You have a beautiful family.  Thanks for the pics.

Just booked my room.  I'll be there Thursday night.  :)

Beth

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Nov 29th, 2007, 5:37pm
Just gotta get past that pesky Christmas season and then it's ON to DAVCON!

For those of you who don't know the area, there are gambling riverboats, nice museums including a John Deere Museum and a firearms museum on Rock Island.  The natural history museum has an Imax theatre, too.  The Quad Cities has a lot to do and see if you don't mind it being 2 degrees F.

This is all only if you get sick of talking to clusterheads or the kids need a diversion . . .

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 29th, 2007, 6:37pm
OMG, they are so cute!!! and Brandon got so big already!

you are right DJ you are so lucky, your family is beautiful !

please give those angels of yours a big kiss and a hug from me  :-*

God bless you all!!!

                              Rosy.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Charlie on Nov 29th, 2007, 7:27pm
Beautiful!

What a crowd you have Deej.

Thanks for these.

Charlie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Nov 30th, 2007, 9:24pm

on 07/18/07 at 18:26:18, Guiseppi wrote:
You better Lizzie, like I told Linda...I'm a CH get together addict!!! Now i have to see what this Dav Con thingy is all about!!


Ya sure you can handle the cold Guiseppi?  Might be too much for you??? . . . . .


http://img84.echo.cx/img84/8427/tongue00154kq.gifhttp://img84.echo.cx/img84/8427/tongue00154kq.gifhttp://img84.echo.cx/img84/8427/tongue00154kq.gif
neener neeener neeeeeenerrrrr . . .

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Nov 30th, 2007, 11:51pm
Sweet pictures DJ Ü now for all coming to DavCon that are bringing kids I had a table and was selling items at last weekends card and comic show and I picked up about 30 items for those kids interested in that kind of thing plus my son rides BMX bikes and used to work at a place called "Good Times" where they sell bikes, skate boards, and shirts, shoes etc and son got me a hand full of stickers and such to give out to anyone interested at DavCon08 Davenport made a park for the skaters and bikers down by the river BUT its outside and sometimes the kids bring shovels and heaters and dry and still ride in the cold cold weather and its really cold down by the river but oh well its their thing I guess ok I have rambled enough hope to see all you old and new friends in 48 days Terry (the collector)
oh P.S. hey Jean you got a room mate this year ?¿? hehehehehe

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Dec 1st, 2007, 4:31pm
I have absolutely every intention of coming, heaven only knows I will need a break from all of my hubby's family after the holidays!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 1st, 2007, 7:49pm

on 12/01/07 at 16:31:57, HeadhurtinMama wrote:
I have absolutely every intention of coming, heaven only knows I will need a break from all of my hubby's family after the holidays!

Then you better book your room now!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Maffumatt on Dec 2nd, 2007, 10:34am
Great looking family DJ! To bad they wouldn't let you into the shot......... ;;D
Go Cowboys!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 2nd, 2007, 12:25pm

on 12/02/07 at 10:34:24, Maffumatt wrote:
Great looking family DJ! To bad they wouldn't let you into the shot......... ;;D
Go Blow Cowboys!

I know your intentions were good, Matt, so I fixed it for ya. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 2nd, 2007, 8:24pm

 Looks like Brandon, in the last pic...is showing signs of a weak Jonny salute.

   He also has more hair than Daddy.   LMAO

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 2nd, 2007, 8:29pm


   Just saw this..

 
Quote:
Ya sure you can handle the cold Guiseppi?  Might be too much for you??? . . . . .


The coldest it gets in San Diego is a frigid 65 degrees in a very bad year.   If Guiseppi does show up,  someone should be assigned to thaw him out  with a hair dryer or something before putting him on a plane home.  Don't want that mustache of his to fall off.  His wife won't recognize him.  

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by txbeck on Dec 3rd, 2007, 4:47pm
Is it too late to sign on for this?  Jim and I still have some thinking/planning to do, but right now we would like to give it a try, barring blizzards!  We're old Texans who don't handle snow well.

I sure would love to meet some other clusterheads, though, snow or no.

Becky (and Jim) Swann

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Dec 3rd, 2007, 4:58pm
As long as the hotel has rooms available, it's never too late.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 3rd, 2007, 5:37pm

on 12/03/07 at 16:47:40, txbeck wrote:
Is it too late to sign on for this?  Jim and I still have some thinking/planning to do, but right now we would like to give it a try, barring blizzards!  We're old Texans who don't handle snow well.

You can knock that shit off right now!

Repeat after me:

Four-wheel drive, all-season radials.
Four-wheel drive, all-season radials.
Four-wheel drive, all-season radials.

You may not be used to it, but up here we ARE. If it snows, we have people whose special purpose in life is to get it out of the way for visitors.

Now make your reservations and arrange to rent a vehicle if yours doesn't fit the above description. Did I mention four-wheel drive, all-season radials?

Seriously, it would be grand to meet you and Jim.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Dec 7th, 2007, 1:59am

on 11/26/07 at 10:33:35, Jackie wrote:
I just spoke with the sales dept. at the Steeplegate.
The quoted room rates are $89.99 single, $99.99 double...poolside is probably more so check when you make your reservations if you want poolside.

We can have a hospitality room for $95.00 per night if we take it for 2 nights.  The going rate on the  suite is $159.00 per night....so we got a little deal there.  If anyone wants to book the hospitality suite (as their room)  they can....there is a Murphy Bed.  But....if you do, don't plan on much sleep.... ;;D

They are fairly busy on Thurs.,  Jan. 17th, so if your arriving then you need to make your reservations soon.  Also, if you have any kind of discount available (AAA, NRA, AARP) tell them when you book your rooms.

Oh....the hospitality room holds approx. 20 people.  and can be used as late as we want (the banquet rooms have to be empty by 12:30 am).  The atrium has to be empty by 11:00 pm.  There is still smoking allowed in the atrium and we can take our own food and beverages in.

It would be nice to update the list.... so if your planning to attend let us know, please.

That's all I have for now....

Hope to see a bunch of you in January....

Jackie




THANK YOU JACKIE for doing this!!  


I am soooooooooooooooo looking forward to this !!!  Maybe it'll get me out of this funk I'm in!!!

I actually have my vacation APPROVED already --- can you believe it?? They usually wait until the last minute to let me know....and I believe Ramon has it OKd too!!  we will be there ...........  

Love you guys!

woobs :-*



Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Dec 7th, 2007, 3:08pm
I'm gonna hug your neck, Woobie-girl.... :D

Love to you all....
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 7th, 2007, 5:39pm
Fellow procrastinators.......unite! I'm proof there are STILL great rooms available! And flights too! Last minute Joe here...........

We are doing a cruise with my family that docks on Thursday, January 17th, to beautiful, sunny WARM Mazatlan Mexico.....I may have mentioned it's WARM there. Friday morning I'll hop a jet to the frozen tundra wasteland heretofore referred to as....Iowa! To an ariport called ......Moline? (Wasn't that an old country song??? No that's Jolene....or Abilene??? But I digress..)

I'll see all of your smiling faces sometime after 3:00 on Friday depending on shuttle times etc. I am soooooo looking forward to this. Christy, on the other hand, thinks I'm nuts. Since she will be traveling back east the following week she has elected to pass on this adventure so once again you'll miss the opportunity to meet the woman who has put up with me for 27 plus years!!! An open invitation to the rest of you procrastinators to get off the stick!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Dec 7th, 2007, 6:22pm
Great news! I am looking forward to seeing you again. :)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Dec 7th, 2007, 8:20pm
Remember Guiseppi - we consider IOWA going SOUTH for the winter!

But I'm SO glad to hear you'll be there.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Dec 10th, 2007, 1:43pm

on 12/07/07 at 20:20:48, Mosaicwench wrote:
Remember Guiseppi - we consider IOWA going SOUTH for the winter!

But I'm SO glad to hear you'll be there.



[smiley=crackup.gif]

edit to say: IS IT TIME YET

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Dec 10th, 2007, 8:31pm
Tick

Tick

Tick

Sometimes time goes so slow.

Mike

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Dec 12th, 2007, 2:49am

on 12/07/07 at 15:08:04, Jackie wrote:
I'm gonna hug your neck, Woobie-girl.... :D

Love to you all....
Jackie



oh gooody goody GOOODY!! ;;D

I need a good neck squeeze!!!!!!!

I cannot wait!!!!!!

love you guys!
woobs

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Dec 12th, 2007, 1:09pm
are you here yet ?¿?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 12th, 2007, 1:24pm


That's why I waited till the last minute to get tickets, hotels etc. Before that I didn't hardly even think about it. Now time gggooooeeesss.sssssooooo sssslllooowww
>:(

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 12th, 2007, 1:39pm

  Joe,

Do you even know what snow, sleet and ice even looks like?  

Be gentle with him east-coast/midwestereners.  I don't believe Joe even owns a jacket.   ::)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Dec 12th, 2007, 2:55pm
hey Joe dont have a jacket I have many extra mans large jackets for anyone who needs one Terry
good ole midwest hospitallity here Ü

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 14th, 2007, 10:49am
It's okay, mommy bought me a London Fog jacket....it's seriously East Coast Styling!

Time sure doesn't fly when you're waiting for a big day!!!!!!

Guiseppi

(impatiently tapping his toes and annoying Mrs. Guiseppi)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 14th, 2007, 10:29pm

on 12/14/07 at 10:49:42, Guiseppi wrote:
It's okay, mommy bought me a London Fog jacket....it's seriously East Coast Styling!

Time sure doesn't fly when you're waiting for a big day!!!!!!

Guiseppi

(impatiently tapping his toes and annoying Mrs. Guiseppi)

Booby - Davenport isn't on the east coast. Unless you consider the Mississippi an ocean.

I hope your London Fog styling is down-filled. In these parts we go for the Midwestern styling - overstuffed down that makes you look like the Michelin man.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by cynjeep89 on Dec 15th, 2007, 10:26am
Guiseppi,

If you do end up with the Michelin Man overstuffed kind of coat, be careful......once you fall over into a snow drift, you will never be able to stand up again.  It can be very entertaining to watch  [smiley=laugh.gif].

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 15th, 2007, 12:27pm

 I may have to consider going just to see this.

 
Quote:
......once you fall over into a snow drift, you will never be able to stand up again.  It can be very entertaining to watch  .



But if I can't...I DO hope someone will bring a camera.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Dec 15th, 2007, 1:07pm
Linda, we went last year for the first time and had just as much fun as the Convention. Sure wish you two could swing it.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Dec 15th, 2007, 4:44pm

on 12/14/07 at 10:49:42, Guiseppi wrote:
It's okay, mommy bought me a London Fog jacket....it's seriously East Coast Styling!

Guiseppi

(impatiently tapping his toes and annoying Mrs. Guiseppi)


So you're heading into Carhart country wearing a London Fog? Good luck!  [smiley=laugh.gif]

Jim

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Dec 16th, 2007, 8:37am
i am SOOOOOOOOOOO throwing snowballs at Guiseppi!  


*snicker!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 16th, 2007, 8:46am

 LMAO.  I want a pic of that too.  

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by cynjeep89 on Dec 16th, 2007, 12:59pm
Guiseppi,

Here are some fun activities for you try while you are at DavCon:

Making snow angels
Writing your name in the snow
Flag pole licking
Wearing a neck tie at Sneaky Pete's

And, as Linda said, pics of these activities are mandatory. ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Dec 16th, 2007, 1:13pm
Well, put me down as I will be there...  But I will only be coming early Friday afternoon and leaving Saturday evening.  My nerves can only stand leaving the boys home with hubby for that long, before I start to worry that the house will be in total ruins when I get home.  I am thinking I will take Friday off from work and head up that morning.

Bridget

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Dec 16th, 2007, 3:18pm
Bet you'll stay longer...... ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Dec 16th, 2007, 4:32pm
Well, it is only a little over two hours away from home, so I may leave fairly late on Saturday...  I am still reluctant to spend the additional night.  When I was gone for three days in May to attend my Gramma's funeral, they ate McDonalds for every single meal.   ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 16th, 2007, 5:56pm
Okay I'm getting a little nervous here...............and I saw A Christmas Story so even a "double dog dare" won't get me to lick a flag pole ;;D. .......time is going soooooooooo slow..............

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 16th, 2007, 7:20pm

on 12/16/07 at 16:32:35, HeadhurtinMama wrote:
When I was gone for three days in May to attend my Gramma's funeral, they ate McDonalds for every single meal.   ;)

All due respect, so what? It ain't like they're eating rat poison. Let 'em spend some time with their daddy. Come spend some time with your extended family.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by ttnolan on Dec 19th, 2007, 6:34am
All right, read'n all this stuff got me hyped... I'm booked. See you all there!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Dec 19th, 2007, 9:23am
Another Californian coming. Great. I look forward to meeting you.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Dec 19th, 2007, 9:27am
This might be bigger than the first year.  :o

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by txbeck on Dec 19th, 2007, 3:24pm
Who's in charge of clearing the roads? I don't think I've ever been further north than Tulsa in January, and as I recall that was nightmarish.

But cold is good for my head so it balances out, right? That is the reasoning behind the scheduling, I assume ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 19th, 2007, 5:01pm

on 12/19/07 at 15:24:01, txbeck wrote:
Who's in charge of clearing the roads? I don't think I've ever been further north than Tulsa in January, and as I recall that was nightmarish.

But cold is good for my head so it balances out, right? That is the reasoning behind the scheduling, I assume ;)

Where's your sense of adventure, woman? Jump in any time: "Four-wheel drive, all season radials." ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Dec 19th, 2007, 5:07pm
OK.....

I've reserved the hospitality room for Fri. and Sat.   Let them throw us out of the atrium at 11:00 pm   ;;D....we'll just move the party.  

Is it time yet?

Jackie


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 19th, 2007, 5:12pm

on 12/19/07 at 17:07:07, Jackie wrote:
OK.....

I've reserved the hospitality room for Fri. and Sat.   Let them throw us out of the atrium at 11:00 pm   ;;D....we'll just move the party.  

Is it time yet?

Jackie


How much you gonna need from each of us, darlin'?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Dec 19th, 2007, 5:39pm
I figured folks could pitch in what they wanted...
I got them for $95.00 a day....they wanted $159.00 a day.

Will try to make some plans for food when we get closer and can get a better count....if that's OK with you all that is...


Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Dec 19th, 2007, 5:50pm

on 12/19/07 at 17:01:41, brewcrew wrote:
"Four-wheel drive, all season radials." ;)

Four/all-wheel drive is overrated. ;;D

www.nokiantyres.com

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Dec 19th, 2007, 5:51pm

on 12/19/07 at 17:39:54, Jackie wrote:
that's OK with you all that is...


Jackie


You know you can do whatever your dear heart desires.  If'n anybody wants to question/challenge anything you do, they can see me about it.  ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Dec 19th, 2007, 5:58pm
Well now.....thank you, Thomas...I'm gonna have at it them.... ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 19th, 2007, 6:24pm

on 12/19/07 at 17:50:50, thomas wrote:
Four/all-wheel drive is overrated. ;;D

I disagree, big guy. 4WD is great. It's the clowns that confuse it with 4WStop that bug me. ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Dec 19th, 2007, 6:30pm

on 12/19/07 at 18:24:25, brewcrew wrote:
I disagree, big guy. 4WD is great. It's the clowns that confuse it with 4WStop that bug me. ;;D

That's what the tires are for.  I can go anywhere faster and safer in my little camry than anybody can in their AWD car with all season radials.  

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Dec 19th, 2007, 6:41pm

on 12/19/07 at 18:30:03, thomas wrote:
That's what the tires are for.  I can go anywhere faster and safer in my little camry than anybody can in their AWD car with all season radials.  


Kinda hard to get yourself in trouble when max speed is 35 mph with the gas to the floor.  ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by txbeck on Dec 19th, 2007, 10:25pm

on 12/19/07 at 17:01:41, brewcrew wrote:
Where's your sense of adventure, woman? Jump in any time: "Four-wheel drive, all season radials." ;)


It's in place apparently! My van is old (but so are we), heavy (no comment!) and complete with 4WD, so I'm stocking plenty of blankets, junk food and audio books and hoping for the best. I can't wait to meet you guys.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 19th, 2007, 10:47pm

on 12/19/07 at 22:25:16, txbeck wrote:
It's in place apparently! My van is old (but so are we), heavy (no comment!) and complete with 4WD, so I'm stocking plenty of blankets, junk food and audio books and hoping for the best. I can't wait to meet you guys.

Outstanding! The only thing I'd change is audio books out, Motown CD's in (for singing along), but to each his own. This is gonna be great!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Dec 19th, 2007, 11:02pm
And we can't wait to meet you too! :)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Dec 19th, 2007, 11:40pm

  I am collapsing here.  I want to go so bad but I cannot.   You guys suck big time.   >:(

   And that is what I will keep telling myself til it's over.   You guys suck.

It ain't gonna be worth all the trouble.
I see ya every year at the convention..anyhow.
none of ya care about me anywhoooo,
why waste the plane fare..
the airports will be socked in
I'll never get there.
I'll be stuck in Denver....
I don't have enough warm clothes to cover an arm much less my entire body.

and the rationale goes on...sniff. sniff.,


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by ttnolan on Dec 20th, 2007, 12:03am
Sounds like a love song to me. You must have a little country in you.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Dec 20th, 2007, 4:56am

on 12/19/07 at 09:27:17, thomas wrote:
This might be bigger than the first year.  :o


Yep, Thomas....looking like it.  This is gonna be good!

Wonder if anyone has the group picture from DavCon I.



Come on, Linda.....we'll miss you if you don't show and some of these folks haven't been to a convention yet....they need to know what a 6' female clusterhead looks like.... ;;D

Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Dec 20th, 2007, 8:42am

on 12/20/07 at 04:56:49, Jackie wrote:
Wonder if anyone has the group picture from DavCon I.

I'll put some money on the fact that Mast probably has a photo.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Dec 20th, 2007, 11:02am
I want the blasted holidays over with dammit ...........

THANK YOU JACKIE for doing all this.  I dont have the patience or the mental capacity to put anything together this year.. so I appreciate it!!!  Besides... you have better "bargaining" skills than I do .... ;;D

Dont forget about the canadian bacon/saurkraut pizza this year!!   i got COUPONS!  LOL

i cant frikkin wait, ya'll!!

woobs :-*




Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 20th, 2007, 3:14pm
Count me in for $$$ the meeting room! Thank you for taking that on. I'll be the mean guy who hits everyone up so you don't get dinged for taking the initiative to provide this. It'll be great to have a "hang out" place!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Dec 20th, 2007, 3:50pm
Well I am usually in bed by 11, but I will pitch in so the rest of you can guzzle. ::)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 20th, 2007, 3:58pm

on 12/20/07 at 15:14:36, Guiseppi wrote:
I'll be the mean guy who hits everyone up so you don't get dinged for taking the initiative to provide this.

Remember, this guy can travel armed if'n he wants to. Those of us who know him love him - and also have a healthy respect for him. ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by BlueMeanie on Dec 20th, 2007, 5:25pm
Hi. Just wanted to let you you know this years situation is like my fantasy football players have been all season. QUESTIONABLE. Hoping things will turn around but right now it's day to day.

If I can't make it, letting you know I will miss you all very much. Have a wonderful time and be careful with the snowball fight. Wouldn't want you to put Guiseppi's eye out.  ;)

"HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL"

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Dec 20th, 2007, 5:32pm
Bluedude, man, ya gota be there. What's a DavCon without ya?

Mike

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Dec 20th, 2007, 6:05pm

on 12/20/07 at 17:32:40, M.R. wrote:
Bluedude, man, ya gota be there. What's a DavCon without ya?

Mike

Yeah, what the Mike said.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Dec 21st, 2007, 11:17pm
Awe say it ain't so Bob! Some way some how you and Rae gotta make it. It wouldn't be the same  :(

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Dec 27th, 2007, 9:47pm
Jackie has asked me to scour this thread and post an up-to-date list of confirmed and possible attendees. Please look it over and let us know if your entry is correct. If not, please correct it via reply to the thread.

Also, please let us know how many in your party so we can get a close count of how many folks will be there. This will be used for miscellaneous items such as ordering pizza, etc.

UPDATED: 12/28/07

Confirmed:

TINA & RAMON................................ILLINOIS
JEAN FRENCH..................................TEXAS
THOMAS & GENA.............................WISCONSIN
JACKIE & BLAKE...............................INDIANA
M.R..................................................MICHIGAN
BILL MINGUS....................................NORTH CAROLINA
TERRY GORDON................................IOWA
JDH & SUE........................................MISSOURI
LADYLUV...........................................ILLINOIS
RIVER_RAT (NORM)...........................IOWA
ALIENSPACEBABE.............................WISCONSIN
THE BREWCREW CLAN......................WISCONSIN
TANNER & LINDA...............................TEXAS
DJ, STEPH & BRANDON......................KANSAS
JIMI & RUTHIE...................................KENTUCKY
MAFFUMATT.......................................TEXAS/IOWA
MR & MRS FLOOR...............................ILLINOIS
MIDWESTBETH...................................ILLINOIS
LASHULTZ..........................................WISCONSIN
TERESA..............................................ON WISCONSIN
GUISEPPI...........................................CALIFORNIA
BOONIE..............................................IOWA
CATLIND.............................................NEBRASKA
KIRK...................................................OREGON
PURPLEYDOG......................................ILLINOIS
BECKY & JIM SWANN (TXBECK)...........TEXAS
HEADHURTINMAMA.............................???      
TTNOLAN............................................CALIFORNIA
PETE & JOYCE BATCHELLOR................VIRGINIA


Possibles:

BLUEMEANIE & RAYE...........................ILLINOIS
JIMYHERTZ..........................................WISCONSIN
ELAINE................................................GEORGIA
KYITB...................................................???
REDD...................................................WISCONSIN
PEPPERMINT........................................NEW YORK  
KARLA & TED........................................WISCONSIN
CALLICO..............................................ILLINOIS
ROLO65...............................................MINNESOTA
ECHO...................................................???

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Dec 27th, 2007, 10:47pm
40 definates. Thats pretty cool. For all the 1st timers. Bring your pajamas and your fancy house shoes. We have a pajama party at least one night. :)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by txbeck on Dec 28th, 2007, 12:46am
Wow, pretty impressive number for a non-official gathering in midwinter!

How many usually attend an OUCH convention?  I never saw any numbers mentioned in the archives. Since I live near DFW airport I expect it will be in my backyard this summer!

My jammys are packed.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Dec 28th, 2007, 10:43am
Holy BATS............
That's a good davcon list!!

Christmas is over and now it's not long...

how many more sleeps, jacks???

Where's jeanie been???

i cant frikkin wait!

love you guys
woobs :-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 28th, 2007, 11:39am
This will be, BY FAR, the biggest gathering of CH'ers I've ever attended! It'll just be me, I have my warmest jammies, robes and slippers packed. :) Now the toe tapping and drumming of fingers begins in earnest!!!!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Dec 28th, 2007, 3:32pm
Just booked my room

While I am there I am going to check this out

http://www.putnam.org/Images/DaVinci.gif

I'm fasinated by the man.

http://www.putnam.org/exhibits.html

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 28th, 2007, 5:14pm
Sorry Brew for head count purposes I won't arrive until after 4:00 pm on Friday!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Dec 29th, 2007, 10:44am

on 12/28/07 at 10:43:25, Woobie wrote:
how many more sleeps, jacks???

Where's jeanie been???


Depends on when you're arriving, Woobs....I'd say about 18 or 19 more sleeps....  :)

Jeanie is around....you'll see her soon..... :D

Love to you all....
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Teresa on Jan 2nd, 2008, 4:25pm
I am getting so excited!  I can't wait to see you all!  It's been far too long...I need something to look forward to after the dismal performance by Wisconsin in Tampa Bay.  Seriously...we couldn't be a team full of volunteers...that's a bit pathetic! ;)

I do, however, need to leave in the early afternoon on Saturday :-/ so that I can get back to Madison for my track's season ending banquet.  Can't miss race car drivers dressed up nice and me being dressed up nice...it'll be a fun night!

Just a few short weeks now!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jan 2nd, 2008, 5:57pm
Teresa you just make sure you see Uncle Terry before you leave I have a present for you Ü
Weather update for DavCon : cold, windy,got 5.5" of snow last week but its SUNNY Ü hope snow melts and we get 60 degree weather by the 17th
" I have a dream" Mr. T said that I think hehehe Ü

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Teresa on Jan 2nd, 2008, 6:44pm

on 01/02/08 at 17:57:06, gore2424 wrote:
hope snow melts and we get 60 degree weather by the 17th hehehe Ü


Where's the fun in that?  We've gotten probably over 2 feet of snow so far in Madison and the wind chill at the moment is around 5 degrees.  Snow and cold is what makes DavCon so fun...cuz you get to hang out in a hotel with the people you care about and not care about the weather outside.  ;;D

Can't wait to see you "Uncle Terry"!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 2nd, 2008, 8:39pm
For those of you unfamiliar with Iowa (and most Midwestern weather), here's a link to Davenport's weather:

http://beta.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USIA0211

Notice that right now it's 1 degree (that's Fahrenheit).  By Monday the projected temp is 54 degrees.  By DavCon it could be back to 2 degrees or stay at 50!  

Bring sweatpants!  Jeans don't cut the wind and actually make your legs colder.  We don't stand on fashion and ceremony at Davcon.  Sweatpants aren't pretty but they are comfy and VERY practical.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:23am


don't forget fluffy slippers.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Jan 3rd, 2008, 5:52am
Is it time yet?????  I got my new jammies for Christmas, but will have to find my slippers.  Oh yeah, and, is it time yet???

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:29am
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Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:15am
Not getting a lot of cooperation here, folks. Please let either me or Jackie know how many are in your party for planning purposes. This isn't like giving a credit card number - nobody's holding you to anything. We're just trying to get a count.


on 12/27/07 at 21:47:24, brewcrew wrote:
Jackie has asked me to scour this thread and post an up-to-date list of confirmed and possible attendees. Please look it over and let us know if your entry is correct. If not, please correct it via reply to the thread.

Also, please let us know how many in your party so we can get a close count of how many folks will be there. This will be used for miscellaneous items such as ordering pizza, etc.

UPDATED: 12/28/07

Confirmed:

TINA & RAMON................................ILLINOIS
JEAN FRENCH..................................TEXAS
THOMAS & GENA.............................WISCONSIN
JACKIE & BLAKE...............................INDIANA
M.R..................................................MICHIGAN
BILL MINGUS....................................NORTH CAROLINA
TERRY GORDON................................IOWA
JDH & SUE........................................MISSOURI
LADYLUV...........................................ILLINOIS
RIVER_RAT (NORM)...........................IOWA
ALIENSPACEBABE.............................WISCONSIN
THE BREWCREW CLAN......................WISCONSIN
TANNER & LINDA...............................TEXAS
DJ, STEPH & BRANDON......................KANSAS
JIMI & RUTHIE...................................KENTUCKY
MAFFUMATT.......................................TEXAS/IOWA
MR & MRS FLOOR...............................ILLINOIS
MIDWESTBETH...................................ILLINOIS
LASHULTZ..........................................WISCONSIN
TERESA..............................................ON WISCONSIN
GUISEPPI...........................................CALIFORNIA
BOONIE..............................................IOWA
CATLIND.............................................NEBRASKA
KIRK...................................................OREGON
PURPLEYDOG......................................ILLINOIS
BECKY & JIM SWANN (TXBECK)...........TEXAS
HEADHURTINMAMA.............................???      
TTNOLAN............................................CALIFORNIA
PETE & JOYCE BATCHELLOR................VIRGINIA


Possibles:

BLUEMEANIE & RAYE...........................ILLINOIS
JIMYHERTZ..........................................WISCONSIN
ELAINE................................................GEORGIA
KYITB...................................................???
REDD...................................................WISCONSIN
PEPPERMINT........................................NEW YORK  
KARLA & TED........................................WISCONSIN
CALLICO..............................................ILLINOIS
ROLO65...............................................MINNESOTA
ECHO...................................................???


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:29am
Sorry 'bout that.  Need to read better.  It's just me coming from my family.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:35am
We'll be anywhere from 2-5.  Don't know yet.  :-/  If I knew for sure, I'd have already told somebody.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:44am
Sorry Brew~!

It'll be ME - RAMON - daughter Alyssa.........

that's three (3)....

I'm so glad the holidays are over.................


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:49am
Me. myself and I. Arriving Thursday the 17th.

B

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:55am
Just the 2 of us.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by midwestbeth on Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:09pm
Just me, all by myself...........

Comfy jammies and fuzzy slippers packed  ;;D

Beth

Edit to add:  I'll arrive Thursday night

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:11pm
Same as Jimi.

Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington.......oops wrong thread  :D

We'll probably be getting there late morning / early afternoon Friday.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:23pm
well lets see Me and of course have to bring my (4 1/2 old granddaughter) Olivia with me for awhile & last year I brought her with me early in the am and all that was in the atrium was Pete (Batch) and Olivia went under table and right on his lap was a very nice photo too Ü my daughter and future son-in-law will visit one of the nights too now for the wifey just dont know if she will be there ?¿? she works 3rd shift at hospital and of course works that weekend so oh well if she dont come I guess i
I be alone but with my best friend Dave in tow to keep me out of trouble hehehehehehehe  Ü
Terry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:55pm

on 01/03/08 at 12:23:57, gore2424 wrote:
well lets see Me and of course have to bring my (4 1/2 old granddaughter) Olivia with me for awhile & last year I brought her with me early in the am and all that was in the atrium was Pete (Batch) and Olivia went under table and right on his lap was a very nice photo too Ü my daughter and future son-in-law will visit one of the nights too now for the wifey just dont know if she will be there ?¿? she works 3rd shift at hospital and of course works that weekend so oh well if she dont come I guess i
I be alone but with my best friend Dave in tow to keep me out of trouble hehehehehehehe  Ü
Terry

So, between 2 and 5 at any given time? Is that what this means, Terry? ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:59pm
Still just me, couldn't convince mommy to try it this year,,,,probably get her to Dallas. I get the Brewcrew Limo service from the airport.....cuz if you people weren't aware of it, I'm like a really big deal. ;;D

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 3rd, 2008, 1:36pm

on 01/03/08 at 12:59:59, Guiseppi wrote:
I get the Brewcrew Limo service from the airport.....cuz if you people weren't aware of it, I'm like a really big deal. ;;D

Such a big deal, in fact, that we'll have to put the back seat down and stuff you in through the hatch - you with your Michelin-Man-Sumo-Wrestler coat and everything.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Teresa on Jan 3rd, 2008, 4:26pm
From Madtown...just me...not sure about Mom though...don't know if she's bringing anyone else.  Can't wait!  Yay for being 21 now!  ;;D ;;D ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 3rd, 2008, 5:31pm

on 01/03/08 at 16:26:30, Teresa wrote:
 Can't wait!  Yay for being 21 now!  ;;D ;;D ;;D


UHOH...... ;)

Can't wait to see you, Sweetie....

Will you be with us on Saturday night.....thought I read that you're going to a racing party....

Love ya...
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by boonie on Jan 3rd, 2008, 5:53pm
Just me all by myself

see you folks soon

Jim

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Teresa on Jan 3rd, 2008, 5:57pm
Unless there are some unforseen weather circumstances I will not be there on Saturday evening as I will be at a racing party with lots of good looking drivers...YAY!!!  I'll need to leave between 3 and 3:30 on Saturday.

Can't wait to see you too!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mrs Deej on Jan 3rd, 2008, 9:58pm
DJ and I are planning on leaving Wichita Thursday morning...I'm sure we will be having Jean call us about every 100 miles or so just to see what tree we are passing at that moment.... :P

It's eight hours, so I'm sure Brandon will be pretty pissed by the time we get there!!  LOL

Can't wait to see you all...I need to get Brandon some slippers...the bunny ones are too small!!!!

Steph

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 3rd, 2008, 10:44pm

 
Quote:
I get the Brewcrew Limo service from the airport.....cuz if you people weren't aware of it, I'm like a really big deal.  


He is a lengend in his own mind, isn't he?   lol
 


      [smiley=crackup.gif] you with your Michelin-Man-Sumo-Wrestler coat and everything.

   Bill/Pat...I need a picture of that please, please please??????



 

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by purpleydog on Jan 5th, 2008, 1:48pm
We (2) are getting there Fri afternoon. Groov may be traveling with us, so you may want to put him down as a maybe. He will post when he knows.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by purpleydog on Jan 5th, 2008, 1:50pm

on 12/21/07 at 23:17:04, JDH wrote:
Awe say it ain't so Bob! Some way some how you and Rae gotta make it. It wouldn't be the same  :(



Yeah, Bob. I hope you and Rae can make it!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by purpleydog on Jan 5th, 2008, 3:00pm
I posted this on the main board, but if you haven't made your reservations for DavCon yet, you may want to do so. There are very few rooms left.

See ya there!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 5th, 2008, 5:16pm
Don't be let off :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/JDH/Iowameetngreet011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/JDH/Picture014.jpg?t=1199572371

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/JDH/Picture022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/JDH/Picture051-1.jpg

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 5th, 2008, 5:43pm
WOO HOO. It's all worked out. You can count me and Raye in again this year. Besides what's Davcon without a cake.  ;;D

See ya all in 13 DAYZ.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 5th, 2008, 6:03pm

on 01/05/08 at 17:43:40, BlueMeanie wrote:
WOO HOO. It's all worked out. You can count me and Raye in again this year. Besides what's Davcon without a cake.  ;;D

See ya all in 13 DAYZ.


YES!!!!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by LADYLUV1 on Jan 5th, 2008, 7:28pm
;;D SHE'S BBBBAAAAACCCCKKK....  C EVERY ONE IN DAVEECON...

LUV MUCH...

LADY LUV

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 5th, 2008, 7:48pm

on 01/05/08 at 19:28:47, LADYLUV1 wrote:
;;D SHE'S BBBBAAAAACCCCKKK....  C EVERY ONE IN DAVEECON...

LUV MUCH...

LADY LUV


And 'LUV MUCH' to you.....can't wait to see you!!!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 5th, 2008, 7:53pm

on 01/05/08 at 17:43:40, BlueMeanie wrote:
WOO HOO. It's all worked out. You can count me and Raye in again this year. Besides what's Davcon without a cake.  ;;D

See ya all in 13 DAYZ.



on 01/05/08 at 19:28:47, LADYLUV1 wrote:
;;D SHE'S BBBBAAAAACCCCKKK....  C EVERY ONE IN DAVEECON...

LUV MUCH...

LADY LUV


Double cool! Great news!

B

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 6th, 2008, 9:07am
OH SHIT........

woobie's gettin excited ............[smiley=headbanger.gif]

Cant wait to see everyone!!!!!   I need me a goood dose of ClusterLove........[smiley=heart.gif]


[smiley=hug.gif]Woobs :-* [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 7th, 2008, 8:41am

on 01/06/08 at 09:07:41, Woobie wrote:
  I need me a goood dose of ClusterLove........[smiley=heart.gif]
[smiley=hug.gif]

LMAO, I'm not gonna touch that one.  [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 7th, 2008, 2:18pm

on 01/07/08 at 08:41:31, thomas wrote:
LMAO, I'm not gonna touch that one.  [smiley=laugh.gif]


Your married and she is married ::)

YOUR not suposed to TOUCH that!!!
8)


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Jan 7th, 2008, 2:34pm
Good answer Thomas. ::)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 7th, 2008, 2:40pm

on 01/07/08 at 14:18:55, Gena wrote:
Your married and she is married ::)

YOUR not suposed to TOUCH that!!!
8)

I ain't touchin' nobody, ok.  No hugs from me this year folks.  ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 7th, 2008, 2:53pm
I ain't touchin' nobody, ok.  No hugs from me this year folks.  


Ummmm....yeah.....good luck pulling that off around this group!!!! ;;D

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 7th, 2008, 3:02pm

on 01/07/08 at 14:53:08, Guiseppi wrote:
I ain't touchin' nobody, ok.  No hugs from me this year folks.  


Ummmm....yeah.....good luck pulling that off around this group!!!! ;;D

Guiseppi

Hee hee, I've been know to be a little overzealous in the hugging dept.  I think there are a few chiropractors out there who get a little business due to me in February. ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Jan 7th, 2008, 7:54pm
Is it time yet????  I can't wait!!!  My first DavCon!!!  What night is the pajama party? I need to find my slippers...  Oh goodness, my head is reeling!!!  Much better than hurting!!!   ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 7th, 2008, 10:47pm

on 01/07/08 at 15:02:15, thomas wrote:
Hee hee, I've been know to be a little overzealous in the hugging dept.  I think there are a few chiropractors out there who get a little business due to me in February. ;)

Davenport is the Mecca of Chiropractic - the home of the Palmer College of Chiropractic.

You're off the hook, dude.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 7th, 2008, 10:50pm
P.S. - You can hug me, and I'll hug you back. That doesn't mean I'm gay or anything. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 8th, 2008, 11:15am

on 01/07/08 at 14:40:29, thomas wrote:
I ain't touchin' nobody, ok.  No hugs from me this year folks.  ;;D


Say it ain't so T. I mean what's Davcon without a little 'man love'.........and a few cracked ribs? [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 8th, 2008, 8:42pm
it'd close sooooo close,

i can't take it









is it time yet???????????










Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 8th, 2008, 9:21pm

on 01/07/08 at 14:18:55, Gena wrote:
Your married and she is married ::)

YOUR not suposed to TOUCH that!!!
8)


bwaaaaaaaaahahahahahaha [smiley=laugh.gif]



Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 9th, 2008, 8:49am

on 01/08/08 at 20:42:08, Gena wrote:
i can't take it









is it time yet???????????

Keep your shirt on, jeez.  Didn't anyone ever tell you that patience is a virtue?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 9th, 2008, 5:50pm

on 01/09/08 at 08:49:28, thomas wrote:
Keep your shirt on, jeez.  Didn't anyone ever tell you that patience is a virtue?



 :P

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 9th, 2008, 6:42pm
This is starting to border on a domestic disturbance, I feel like I'm at work! :P

Guiseppi

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 10th, 2008, 7:59am
This time next week, I will be on my way to DavCon!!!!!!!


Is it time yet!!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 10th, 2008, 8:32am

on 01/09/08 at 18:42:59, Guiseppi wrote:
This is starting to border on a domestic disturbance, I feel like I'm at work! :P

Guiseppi

If you only knew what I had to put up with on a daily basis.  I'm sure I'll be eligible for sainthood once I'm dead.  ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 10th, 2008, 10:52am

on 01/10/08 at 08:32:48, thomas wrote:
If you only knew what I had to put up with on a daily basis.  I'm sure I'll be eligible for sainthood once I'm dead.  ;;D


[smiley=bigtiny.gif] [smiley=spit.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 10th, 2008, 10:56am

on 01/10/08 at 10:52:05, Gena wrote:
[smiley=bigtiny.gif] [smiley=spit.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

See what I mean?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 10th, 2008, 11:26am

on 01/10/08 at 08:32:48, thomas wrote:
If you only knew what I had to put up with on a daily basis.  I'm sure I'll be eligible for sainthood once I'm dead.  ;;D


 ::) And you love every minute of it.............. :P :-* [smiley=laugh.gif]






It's getting close...... one more work week and I'm oughta here!!  I cant frikkin wait!!!!!!!!

how many more sleeps?

a very excited WOOBS :-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 10th, 2008, 11:27am
Upon hearing the tragic news of your final demise, I will PERSONALLY begin the beatification process, the first step towards saint hood. Son, I feel your pain! [smiley=nopity.gif]

Guiseppi ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jan 10th, 2008, 2:02pm
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/100_0026.jpg

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:05pm
To all DavCon Attendees....

You all are invited to a little dinner party/buffet on Saturday evening.  It will be served in the Atrium at 7:00 pm.

I'm hoping none of you already have dinner plans and that this is OK with you..... :P
I hate throwing a party without guests..... :-/

See ya soon.....can't wait!!!

Jackie




Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:15pm
Wait! I thought Saturday night was no bra night? I guess we could change it to Friday night. 8)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:23pm
LOL Jimi...

That's fine....bras aren't required attire for dinner.... ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:27pm

on 01/10/08 at 15:23:48, Jackie wrote:
LOL Jimi...

That's fine....bras aren't required attire for dinner.... ;;D



:o For some of us that could be quite dangerous [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet'
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:28pm
Jimi darlin' - you GOTS to wear your bra!!

I've seen those moobs!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/1639776267_79764ba4f1.jpg?v=0


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:32pm
I look like Popeye.  But I am not wearing a bra Saturday night, so there. I like to live dangerous. :P

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:32pm
Jackie - can we bring anything for the buffet??

I can always pack a crockpot and something . . .

Let me know.



http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Grands_Smileys/manger.gifhttp://board.vacc-sag.org/images/smilies/snack.gif

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:33pm

on 01/10/08 at 15:27:57, Gena wrote:
:o For some of us that could be quite dangerous [smiley=laugh.gif]


Not required but rather necessary for some......how's  that... ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:34pm

on 01/10/08 at 15:32:36, Jimi wrote:
I look like Popeye.  But I am not wearing a bra Saturday night, so there. I like to live dangerous. :P


Who's looking at you?

Ruthie is dazzling us all with her beauty!  Gosh I miss her!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 10th, 2008, 3:36pm
Pat....
Thank you .....but after the holidays...(all the cooking and entertaining) I've turned lazy ;;D
The hotel is taking care of everything for us.

Jacks 8)


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 10th, 2008, 5:22pm

on 01/10/08 at 15:15:04, Jimi wrote:
Wait! I thought Saturday night was no bra night? I guess we could change it to Friday night. 8)


How bout Thursday too - cuz I'm vacation! :P





Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by jimyhertz on Jan 11th, 2008, 9:07am
My appologies for the late reply, but I just found out I will be off of work. The rest of my klan have to work etc., so all one of me will be there. Arriving late Wednesday, dashing away early Sunday.
Jimy

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 11th, 2008, 9:33am
Just be sure to be around when we sacrifice the virgins.  [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Jan 11th, 2008, 11:26am
That shouldn't take long. :P

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 11th, 2008, 1:14pm

on 01/11/08 at 11:26:15, Jimi wrote:
That shouldn't take long. :P


[smiley=spit.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 11th, 2008, 2:18pm

on 01/11/08 at 11:26:15, Jimi wrote:
That shouldn't take long. :P

Do you have personal experience in this area?

Maybe it's just me, but I can't tell just by lookin'.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Jan 11th, 2008, 5:58pm
We may need a lot of virgins
.
.
.
Sometimes they get broken.

It's best to be prepared........ ;;D

Mike

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Melissa on Jan 11th, 2008, 6:06pm
Ah, see?  The virgin thing is cause I'm not going. ;)

I know everyone will have a great time and I'll be with you all in spirit.  Wish I was there, but it's way too close to my due date and funds are nil.

Will miss you all, take loads of pics and have some sort of alcoholic slushy drink for me, will ya?

:-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 11th, 2008, 6:38pm

on 01/11/08 at 18:06:33, Melissa wrote:
Ah, see?  The virgin thing is cause I'm not going. ;)

I know everyone will have a great time and I'll be with you all in spirit.  Wish I was there, but it's way too close to my due date and funds are nil.

Will miss you all, take loads of pics and have some sort of alcoholic slushy drink for me, will ya?

:-*



I'm all over that for you!
[smiley=me&mb.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 11th, 2008, 7:58pm

on 01/11/08 at 14:18:15, brewcrew wrote:
Do you have personal experience in this area?

Maybe it's just me, but I can't tell just by lookin'.


Where's Mr. Happy when you need him. Experience is everything.  ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by jimyhertz on Jan 12th, 2008, 1:22am
I'll be there. They still make those?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 12th, 2008, 5:22am

on 01/03/08 at 11:15:25, brewcrew wrote:
Not getting a lot of cooperation here, folks. Please let either me or Jackie know how many are in your party for planning purposes. This isn't like giving a credit card number - nobody's holding you to anything. We're just trying to get a count.


Sorry Brew, and Moms, I am booked to be there, and am supposed to have 3 teens with me, but we'll see about that, one of them may not be alive by next weekend, and the friend she's bringing may follow in her footsteps.

Should I bring the guitars (acoustic and electric) Bass, Xylophone and Keyboard?  

I need DavCon more than ever right now.  I'm gonna hug necks til people turn purple. (say that three times fast....)

Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 12th, 2008, 8:20am

on 01/12/08 at 05:22:10, catlind wrote:
Should I bring the guitars (acoustic and electric) Bass, Xylophone and Keyboard?  

I'm leaving the electric/electronic stuff at home, but that's just me (cuzonaccounta it requires amplification). If you brought an acoustic, however, I'm sure you could get some sing-alongs going, and you might even let Jimi lead us in a rousing rendition of Purple Haze (to go along with all of our Purple Necks).

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jan 12th, 2008, 10:43am
Hello all getting closer to DavCon08 just a reminder if anyone needs anything a ride somewhere, something picked up, and brought to hotel ,directions I am here and since I am on SSD dont work I am ready to do whatever you need please feel free to call me once you get to hotel and are settled in or if would like a ride from the airport to the hotel I can be at airport in less than 20 minutes from my house to airport or if need company etc. my home phone # is (563) 386-3634 and cell is 505-0776.
I just cant wait to see all my friends new and old again. Terry (I am so lucky that woobie started this 5 years ago)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Jan 12th, 2008, 1:19pm
Tick
.
.
tick
.
.
tick
.
.
   Sometimes time goes sooooo slooow

Mike

Modified to add (in his best Dragnet voice.....just the M.R. is coming to DavCon, mame......just the M.R.)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mrs Deej on Jan 12th, 2008, 3:43pm
Brandon got his fuzzy slippers today...turtles and puppies!!  

I think he's ready to be initiated into Davenport!!!

Can't wait to see you all.....4 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 12th, 2008, 4:37pm

on 01/12/08 at 15:43:19, Mrs Deej wrote:
Brandon got his fuzzy slippers today...turtles and puppies!!  

I think he's ready to be initiated into Davenport!!!

Can't wait to see you all.....4 MORE DAYS!!!!!!!!!!



I can't wait to smooch on that little darlin'......baby neck sugar is the very best.... :D

Has anyone heard from RiverRat Norm?  Haven't seen him around forever....

Not long now...
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 12th, 2008, 8:22pm
Woobie . . . .Microbrew got new slippers this year so he'll give you a run for the money.  

His Cartman slippers were a big hit last year.  Now if I can just get him to get a haircut before we leave . . . . (sigh)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jan 13th, 2008, 3:16am
5th Annual DAVCON Meet & Greet  
 
Davenport, Iowa  
 
January 17th - January 20th,  2008  
 
List of who's who....Updated  January 13, 2008  
 
TINA & RAMON............................................ILLINOIS    
TXBASSLADY..............................................TEXAS    
THOMAS & GENA........................................ WISCONSIN    
JACKIE & BLAKE......................................... INDIANA    
M.R.............................................................MICHIGAN        
RACER1_NC..................................................N.C.    
TERRY2424................................................ IOWA    
BLUEMEANIE & RAYE.................................. ILLINOIS    
JDH & SUE.................................................  MISSOURI    
LADYLUV.................................................... ILLINOIS      
RIVER_RAT (NORM)...................................  IOWA    
ALIENSPACEBABE.......................................WISCONSIN  
BREWCREWSTER CLAN.............................WISCONSIN    
DJ, STEPH & BRANDON................................KANSAS  
JIMI & RUTHIE.............................................KEN-TUCKY  
MAFFUMATT..................................................TX/IOWA  
DAVE & LISA.................................................ILLINOIS  
MIDWESTBETH.............................................ILLINOIS
LASHULTZ.....................................................WISCONSIN
TERESA.........................................................WISCONSIN  
CALLICO.......................................................ILLINOIS
GUISEPPI......................................................CALIFORNIA
TXBECK..........................................................TEXAS
CAT & OFFSPRING...........................................NEBRASKA
JIMYHERTZ......................................................WISCONSIN
HEADHURTINMAMA..........................................ILLINOIS
TTNOLAN......................................................CALIFORNIA
ROLO65.......................................................MINNESOTA
PURPLEYDOG..................................................ILLINOIS
KIRK...............................................................ILLINOIS
BOONIE..........................................................ILLINOIS
BATCH & JOYCE...............................................VIRGINIA

List of possibles:

KARLA & TED.................................................WISCONSIN  
KYITB............................................................. KANSAS
ECHO..............................................................KANSAS

If you're planning to go...and your name is not listed...post and we'll add you.  

Just a reminder...this is NOT an official OUCH function.  There are no meetings...no schedules...no speakers.   It's just a meet 'n greet.  

Jean

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by TxBasslady on Jan 13th, 2008, 4:08am
My flight leaves Houston at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, the 16th....arriving MLI at 12:30.

I really need my Jackie fix.....this is the longest I've ever gone without seeing her and Blake.  

Woobie......nobody loves you like I do!!     :-*

Much love,

Jean

p.s.   I apologize to all of you for my absence....I lost a very dear friend Dec. 18th.   I felt he needed what support I could give......I'll always wish I had done more.




Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 13th, 2008, 1:37pm
Aww Jean - I'm sorry for your loss. :'(

We're looking forward to seeing you again.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by txbeck on Jan 13th, 2008, 11:39pm
Jim and I are leaving Dallas on Tuesday.  With stops in OKC and Des Moines we anticipate arriving at Davenport Thursday afternoon/evening. Sorry, no furry slippers.

Becky

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 14th, 2008, 7:51am

on 01/13/08 at 23:39:02, txbeck wrote:
Jim and I are leaving Dallas on Tuesday.  With stops in OKC and Des Moines we anticipate arriving at Davenport Thursday afternoon/evening. Sorry, no furry slippers.

Becky

Fuzzy slippers or not, you need to prepare yourselves. Once you get to Davenport your lives will be changed forever. You will be addicted to clusterhead gatherings.

Can't wait to meet you two!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 14th, 2008, 8:05am
You guys are going to be VERY disappointed at my fuzzy slippers this year.   They are definately lacking in the COOL department.  They're OLD.  

Ramon "forgot" to get me new ones for Christmas (for two years!!!!) so I havent gotten new ones.  I'll be wearing the same 'ol pathetic ones I wore last year.  They've got holes in the bottom, and they arent so "fuzzy" anymore.........

sooooooooo - i'm sure I will be outfuzzed yet again!!!! :-[

It'll be nice to meet all these newbies coming - eh??    
We'll have to initiate them on the  "BIG ASS" margaritas and the saurkraut pizza....... LOL [smiley=laugh.gif]

One more night at work and i'm officially on vacation!!! We'll be there THursday some time.  I'm soooooooo frikkin excited!!!!

Dont forget your pajamas and coolers, ya'll!!!    

smoooooches
woobs :-*




Oh - Jean - please check your PMs........... I luv YOU! :-* :-*


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 14th, 2008, 9:09am
Typical Davcon weather forecast. Dress accordingly  ;)


Fri Jan 18  Few Snow Showers
20°/1°  
 
Sat Jan 19  Mostly Sunny
13°/4°  
 
Sun Jan 20  Few Snow Showers
23°/17°


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 14th, 2008, 10:07am

on 01/14/08 at 09:09:42, JDH wrote:
Typical Davcon weather forecast. Dress accordingly  ;)


Fri Jan 18  Few Snow Showers
20°/1°  
 
Sat Jan 19  Mostly Sunny
13°/4°  
 
Sun Jan 20  Few Snow Showers
23°/17°

Uhh, Jim - You forgot to add "A Green Bay Packers Win" to the Sunday forecast.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 14th, 2008, 10:17am
3 more sleeps and I am there!!!!!! 8)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 14th, 2008, 10:32am

on 01/14/08 at 10:17:52, Gena wrote:
3 more sleeps and I am there!!!!!! 8)

Goin' solo this year?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 14th, 2008, 10:34am

on 01/14/08 at 10:32:38, thomas wrote:
Goin' solo this year?

Looks like she might have started without ya. ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 14th, 2008, 11:10am

on 01/14/08 at 10:32:38, thomas wrote:
Goin' solo this year?


Well if your driving, how else will "I" get there?


Men ::)



Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 14th, 2008, 11:47am

on 01/14/08 at 10:07:05, brewcrew wrote:
Uhh, Jim - You forgot to add "A Green Bay Packers Win" to the Sunday forecast.


Hey I'm down with that. I'd love to see Favre get another shot and I think he will.


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Jan 14th, 2008, 2:06pm
I'm a Packer fan by proxy, I'm a huge fan of Favre's butt!  Hubby is sending me up in his truck sans four wheel drive and keeping my suv with the four wheel drive.  Will toss some extra weight in the bed just in case!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 14th, 2008, 5:15pm
Damn almost forgot about the fuzzy slippers....got new ones for Christmas from my brother;

I can't wear them though - the dog keeps trying to attack my feet whenever I do!

I can't wait!

Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 14th, 2008, 6:22pm
We are gonna have fun!!!!!  :) :)

All plans are in the can (as in finished up.... :))
Double checked with the hotel today and all systems are go...

Are we there yet.... :D

Jackie


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Callico on Jan 14th, 2008, 6:30pm
Sorry I couldn't get back to you with my info.  Just got in from a long one.

Just me this year.  Time is still a question, but prob Fri and Sat.

Can;t wait!  Keep looking at the motel as I go by and keep missing everyone!

Jerry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mrs Deej on Jan 14th, 2008, 10:39pm

on 01/14/08 at 09:09:42, JDH wrote:
Fri Jan 18  Few Snow Showers
20°/1°  
 
Sat Jan 19  Mostly Sunny
13°/4°  
 
Sun Jan 20  Few Snow Showers
23°/17°

WWWHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?

I hate cold, wet, crappy, no-good, God for saken COLD weather.

Oh well, the company will make up for that lose.  BTW....I am making yummys for everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARE WE THERE YET!!!  I can't wait for everyone to see my boys...big one included!  :P


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jan 15th, 2008, 2:17am
I have made a sign will hang it there tomorrow ah well later today lol. Terry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 15th, 2008, 7:32am
2 more sleeps

I can't take it!!!!


IS it time yet?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 15th, 2008, 8:22am
;;D [smiley=laugh.gif]IM ON VACATION!!!!!


YEAH!

OK - so it's ALMOST time............. almost.

I cant stand it either, Gena!  I am so frikkin excited!    [smiley=laugh.gif]



see you guys in a couple days!   the ATRIUM awaits


smooches
woobs :-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 15th, 2008, 9:07am
Due to recent developments, we may not be able to stay the whole weekend.  I sure hope we can though.  :-/

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 15th, 2008, 10:37am

on 01/15/08 at 09:07:33, thomas wrote:
Due to recent developments, we may not be able to stay the whole weekend.

Should we ask why?

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by thomas on Jan 15th, 2008, 10:52am

on 01/15/08 at 10:37:46, brewcrew wrote:
Should we ask why?

Probably not.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by alienspacebabe on Jan 15th, 2008, 11:14am
Hopefully you can stay the whole weekend.  If not, at least we'll get to see you folks!!!


32 hours until I leave for DavCon!!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 15th, 2008, 11:21am

on 01/15/08 at 10:52:55, thomas wrote:
Probably not.

Mmm Kay.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 15th, 2008, 11:34am
The travel forecast for Thursday grows worse by the hour....morning ice in Charlotte and snow at OHare.

Keep the fire burning and the light on......it may be a long day.

B

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 15th, 2008, 3:18pm
Bill...

I really hope you have an early morning flight...

Better odds for success with weather an issue....

See ya.....sooner or later..

Good Luck, Sweetie.....

Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 15th, 2008, 3:49pm

on 01/15/08 at 15:18:46, Jackie wrote:
Bill...

I really hope you have an early morning flight...

And LOADS of extra fuel for circling while they clear the runways over and over and over....

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by midwestbeth on Jan 15th, 2008, 4:01pm
Wow, 48 hours and I will be on my way!!!  I'm getting excited and also a little nervous.  Hopefully the drive will be pf............fingers crossed

Looking forward to meeting each and every one of you  :)  

Beth

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 15th, 2008, 4:05pm

on 01/15/08 at 16:01:56, midwestbeth wrote:
Hopefully the drive will be pf............fingers crossed

If it's not, do us all a favor and pull over so you can deal with it. We want you there in one piece.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Redd on Jan 15th, 2008, 7:55pm
[smiley=bigcry.gif][smiley=bigcry.gif] [smiley=bigcry.gif]

I need me some cluster-love.....and I can't make it!!!!

[smiley=bigcry.gif][smiley=bigcry.gif][smiley=bigcry.gif]

We need a web cam feed and play by play photos...Racer?   ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jan 15th, 2008, 9:04pm
the sign Ü
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/clusterheadsign.jpg

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 16th, 2008, 7:51am
I'm really starting to acquire a very strong distaste for Iowa I-80 in the wintertime!!  After our trip at Christmas and 154 vehicles off the road between Des Moines and Davenport the day AFTER the big storm, Clark is saying if it's as bad as the guys at work are calling for then he's not going to let me drive  >:(

I don't understand why a man who's been forecasting for presidents and military maneuvers himself can't sit down and look and is relying on the rest of his career field.

*sigh*


Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 16th, 2008, 7:53am
one sleep left!!!!

In less then 24 hours I will be on my way.
(with thomas driving)


Shopping list today
Beer
wine
Beer
Beer
Beer

Got it See ya'll soon!!!!!

As woobs would say
Peace out

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mrs Deej on Jan 16th, 2008, 7:56am
Hmmmm,

Well we are supposed to be getting 1-3" of snow through today...more tomorrow.  Driving right through KC...who's supposed to get 3-5"...the whole shit is just gonna push us up that way.

DJ hates driving in the snow because of the other idiots....we'll keep you posted on our decision.

:-/

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 16th, 2008, 8:51am
Most of our snow is supposed to come tomorrow and if that's the case we'll be fine to drive down on Friday.

They are forecasting 5-10 inches west of us - let's hope it stays there and not here.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/GawkyEndymion000/snow2.gif

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jimi on Jan 16th, 2008, 9:00am
Steph, I THINK that you are gonna be ok. If you get to Kansas City and it starts to get bad, just put up in a motel and drive on in the next day. My treat. I'm hauling a big ole present for Brandon that I made so you gotta be here.

I spent every winter having to drive in snow where wrecks wer everywhere due to my job. Just gotta slow down and take your time.

Anyway, signing off now. We are heading to Decatur Illinois shortly and spend the night with relatives. See you there Thursday!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 16th, 2008, 9:08am
Steph I'll get Clark to have a look at the specific models along your route and give a personalized forecast for you guys.

Remember, follow what the tractor trailers do,  years of driving highways in severe winter weather has seen me arrive alive through all kinds of messes (including our 19 hour adventure through ice and whiteouts at Christmas) by NOT following other cars and paying attention to what the truckers are doing.

Will let you know what he says.

Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 16th, 2008, 1:27pm
Ok, as of 11:30 a.m. central time, first bands of snow have begun in Omaha NE with temps dropping rapidly from 33F - 26F in a 30 min. span causing black ice conditions on main arteries within the area.  Interstate 80 went from a few flakes to visibility variance of 2 miles down to as little as 1/4 mile with accumulation beginning.

First, the models are not in agreement on this storm any more than they were on any of the others to hit NE/KS/MO/IA over the last 45 days.  They don't seem to be able to pinpoint the track or precip until 12 hours out and often not accurately until 6 hours out.

That being said, Clark has requested that I use his usual disclaimer:  "Don't shoot the messenger, I am in sales, not manufacturing."

Deej and Steph, for travelling tomorrow from Wichita to KC you will be following the storm the entire way.  Things get interesting from KC on - if you are taking 35 to Des Moines and then I-80 to Davenport expect to drive right into the heart of it tomorrow with expected conditions to be moderate to heavy snowfall with blowing snow.  Totals are estimated to be in the 4-7" range.  Below is a precip map Clark created for you, and his advice is a night in KC or travel Friday - OR - since the snow would add 2-3 hours onto your travel anyway taking 35/80 (red line) that you may want to swing over to St. Louis and up (blue line) adding another 100 miles to your trip.

You can expect road conditions to be snowcovered with reduced visibilities and difficult to dangerous travel conditions.  Use the 511 service for IA (or any state) either online or by dialing 511 to get up to the min. road conditions.  Iowa has an exceptionally good track record with their 511 service and has been spot on every time I've used them.  This is anticipated to be a snow only precip event so there won't be any freezing rain anticipated prior, during or after the storm.  He figures I'll be able to drive it no trouble on Friday even with the blowing conditions as the ice will not be a factor as it had in previous storms.

http://members.cox.net/andrea-baechler/Snowfall.gif


Sorry guys, wish I could have brought you better news, I want to see that little guy as bad as anyone and also have a gift for him;  However I want you to make your decisions based on all the available data you can get.  

Anyone planning to travel from west to east should keep a very close monitor on the conditions as previously stated the models just aren't in agreement on how much snow is going to hit or the exact timing.  We weren't supposed to even start with the snow until after 3:00 pm and we picked up a 1/2" in a 30 min. time frame (just happened to be the 30 damn min. I was on I-80 of course....)

Call me for any further info and I'll keep you posted.

Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 16th, 2008, 2:01pm
Snow showers predicted here tomorrow and Friday with not much accumulation. We'll be heading north Friday morning and hopefully IDOT will have the roads clear by then.
To those traveling tomorrow, be safe and we'll see you Friday afternoon!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 16th, 2008, 4:03pm
:D :D Had a call from Jean....she's landed.  Also had a call from the hotel. I guess she's already tearing the place up....why they calling me...we won't be in until tomorrow.  They'll just have to handle it. ;;D

Our weather doesn't look so good either.  We have to go around the bottom of Lake Michigan....can be a trick when the weather is bad.  But......we're going no matter what!!!!

See you all soon....... :D

Much love,
Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 16th, 2008, 4:16pm

on 01/16/08 at 16:03:34, Jackie wrote:
But......we're going no matter what!!!!

Us too. We've got water, soft drinks, snacks, and enough CD's to keep us entertained in case the going is slow. See yas Friday around noon or so!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Jan 16th, 2008, 4:39pm
    After all that talk of roads that I have no idea where are and where they go..... ;)....my question is, is there going to be delays at the airport?

The Mike that's flying the snowy skies

P.S. Those who are driving be casual. We would rather see ya late than not have ya make it.   

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by outofcommission on Jan 16th, 2008, 5:53pm
Callico brought this meeting to my attention. i deliver my load to west branch friday morning. i guess there is a flying j within a couple miles of the motel were i can park my semi.  is it possible somebody can send me a private with a phone # that i could call to arrange a ride from the truck stop. i don't know were i will pick up my backhaul but come hell or high water i would like to make this happen and meet some of you. also don't have a laptop and i leave out thursday morning.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 16th, 2008, 6:21pm

on 01/16/08 at 16:39:17, M.R. wrote:
    After all that talk of roads that I have no idea where are and where they go..... ;)....my question is, is there going to be delays at the airport?

The Mike that's flying the snowy skies

P.S. Those who are driving be casual. We would rather see ya late than not have ya make it.  



Ummmm not entirely sure Mike, but I'm pretty sure they don't let Clark check out commercial flights and potential delays on military computers :P

I think the only way you can know about flight delays is by calling the airline the night before or day of your flight.  :-/


As an update, we have received a fair amount of snow here in Omaha already and most of it seems to be going straight sideways - which truly perplexes my little pea brain - just how does one get accumulation on the ground when the snow is not actually falling 'down' but simply blowing straight sideways.

Haven't heard any further developments from Clark as to any changes in the above weather pattern though.  He should be home within the hour and if there's any changes I'll update.

Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by M.R. on Jan 16th, 2008, 6:34pm
   Although that was a somewhat rhetorical question, thanks for the thought Cat. I looked at their report and it sounds like it will snow, but only an inch or so. Should be no problem (so I say now).

Mike

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by outofcommission on Jan 16th, 2008, 7:32pm

on 01/16/08 at 17:53:46, outofcommission wrote:
Callico brought this meeting to my attention. i deliver my load to west branch friday morning. i guess there is a flying j within a couple miles of the motel were i can park my semi.  is it possible somebody can send me a private with a phone # that i could call to arrange a ride from the truck stop. i don't know were i will pick up my backhaul but come hell or high water i would like to make this happen and meet some of you. also don't have a laptop and i leave out thursday morning.


would like to say to all of you thanks for your response and the phone  #s. you people are awsome!!!  my first name is johnny.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 16th, 2008, 8:09pm
Hi Johnny...

Looking forward to meeting you...

Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 16th, 2008, 8:16pm
Johnny...
I just looked at the hotel website...looks like they have truck and RV parking...


Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by artonio7 on Jan 17th, 2008, 3:47am
Ok... check in kids... Uncle Tony is worried.

with warm regards,
Tony




Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 17th, 2008, 3:49am
I think Iowa hates me ....  wish I could leave Thurs. night instead ::)

From the national weather service:


Quote:
AN ARCTIC COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP THROUGH THE REGION ON FRIDAY AND WILL BRING MUCH COLDER AIR AND INCREASING NORTHWEST WINDS OF 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH. THIS WILL CREATE DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS OF 20 TO 35 BELOW ZERO FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND FRIDAY NIGHT. IN ADDITION...THE STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS WILL BLOW THE FRESH SNOW COVER AND IS EXPECTED TO CREATE NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ON FRIDAY INTO FRIDAY EVENING...ESPECIALLY NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80. BE PREPARED FOR DETERIORATING DRIVING CONDITIONS ON FRIDAY



Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 17th, 2008, 4:25am
We'll be leaving the house in about 30 mins.  


thomas  ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 17th, 2008, 5:01am


i cant frikkin sleep!!!   LMAO!!!!!!!!!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

i have to go to sleep so we can be on our way in the morning and i cant get to sleep.......... everyone else is sleeping - i wanna leave NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i cant stand it.  


shit :-/

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mrs Deej on Jan 17th, 2008, 6:33am
Mooooorrrrrnnnnnniiiiiinnnnnngggggg!!!!!!!!!  ;;D

We decided to stay at hom last night and le the storm blow in front of us.  We will be leaving in a couple hours, stopping in KC to see the father-in-law for lunch and then continue on our trek.  All in all, it's 8hrs...good driving conditions...this could be a very stressful day.  

Say prayers for a safe and uneventful drive,  we'll check in to let ya'll know we arrived in one piece...

:-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 17th, 2008, 8:05am
I'm willing to bet that with the blessings you and Deej have brought to all of us here and at MoyaMoya; that in return those will watch over you 100 fold in everything you do.

May all of clusterville's vibes, prayers and energy carry you over the snow and straight to Davenport without event :)

You guys will chase the snow across Iowa in front of you, no freezing rain fell up this far, so it's just snow and the cold temps that are road concerns.  I'll keep you posted if the road  conditions are bad and if the storm changes it's mind on anything from yesterdays forecast.

Drive safe!

Cat

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Jackie on Jan 17th, 2008, 8:06am
Loaded up and ready to rumble..... :D

We're outta here....

Jackie

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 17th, 2008, 8:47am
Travel safely, everybody. We've got chores to do today, Junior's got a job interview this evening, and we leave around 9:00 tomorrow morning. That's assuming we can get Junior's ass out of bed - he's come down with some kind of creepin' crud.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HappyElaine on Jan 17th, 2008, 9:35am
Yall have fun be safe ! Waiting on pictures !

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by cynjeep89 on Jan 17th, 2008, 10:46am
Hey Roy,

You can blame the "creepin crud" thingy that you caught on the hair cut, right?   ;;D

 

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 17th, 2008, 11:34am
We been here since 7:30.

Talked with Jean for a while and then went to Breakfast.

can't check in till 2:00


Gena

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Mosaicwench on Jan 17th, 2008, 2:11pm
Greetings from the north . . . this storm is a bust in our little corner of the world (thank whichever deity you care to).  The radar has shown us getting smacked with snow all day and it's only actually reached the ground for about an hour.

I think we'll miss the worst of it -YEE HAW!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by cynjeep89 on Jan 17th, 2008, 2:27pm
Good news, Pat.  Hope you are able to travel with no problems.

Got some snow coming down at a fast clip here in Delaware so maybe it is all coming this way which would be fine with me.

Safe travels to all of you!!

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 17th, 2008, 2:50pm
OK - it's snowing like crazy here.... but we're on our way.
its a 2 hour drive, but with the weather, and a couple stops we have to make to drop off the pooch.... well - i think we should be there by 5.  

i never did get to sleep - LOL

dont care - i'm excited!

hold oN Jeanie - I'm comin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-*


smooch
woobs

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by midwestbeth on Jan 17th, 2008, 3:35pm
Should be heading out around 5:30.  Mapquest says it's a 4 hour drive.  Good weather willing, and if my head behaves, I should be there by 10:00pm

Beth

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 17th, 2008, 5:24pm
My flight leaves at 6:30 am tomorrow. I so can't wait. I must say you are all going to a bit of an extreme to show this west coast boy what weather is! Can't wait to see you all.

Joe

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Callico on Jan 17th, 2008, 5:42pm
Should be in mid morning on Fri.  Have to wait to get my truck back from my son in the morning.  Already ready!!!

Jerry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Callico on Jan 17th, 2008, 6:12pm
Change in plans. :(  Just goty loaded going to Davenport, which is good, but can't get the load in Goshen until Fri morning.  Should be there mid afternoon now.  Still can't wait!!!

Jerry

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 17th, 2008, 6:56pm
May be a little later than planned since where heading into the storm tommorro. See ya all Friday sometime.

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by purpleydog on Jan 17th, 2008, 9:02pm
Well, it looks like we got most of the freezing precipitation out of the way. Gonna be cold though.

Be there in about 19 hours. Or maybe sooner, if the fedex guy gets here on time. (not fedex's fault, Brew).

See ya's!!   ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by purpleydog on Jan 17th, 2008, 9:04pm

on 01/17/08 at 17:24:23, Guiseppi wrote:
My flight leaves at 6:30 am tomorrow. I so can't wait. I must say you are all going to a bit of an extreme to show this west coast boy what weather is! Can't wait to see you all.

Joe


I hope you got a warm coat and clothes, Joe, it's gonna be COLD.   ;)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by brewcrew on Jan 17th, 2008, 9:54pm

on 01/17/08 at 21:02:44, purpleydog wrote:
(not fedex's fault, Brew).

It rarely is. ;;D

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Jan 17th, 2008, 11:01pm
I had to call and cancel my reservation today and won't be able to make it after all.  I just spent 48 hours in the hospital being poked, prodded and tested.  The neuro, who is not my neuro, thinks that I either went into a delirious state due to my sodium and potassium being way low as a side effect of my meds, or I had a seizure due to my meds.  This really sucks as I wanted so much to come, but right now, I am just happy to be home.  And I'm not allowed to drive or be alone until I have had a follow up with the neuro.

So, I am counting of each of you to have an adult beverage for me, and make sure we get pictures!!

Bridget

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Woobie on Jan 17th, 2008, 11:09pm
OH shit hurtinheadmama........... take care of yourself.  We will miss you!  I was looking forward to meeting you!  Maybe next year!   Just take care of yourself.

GORE2424 - we are here.......... WHERE ARE YOU???
Love the sign!!!!!!!!!  YOu need to bring your butt on down the road, brother!

I got ahold of RiverRatNormLee and he will be joining us this weekend........... he didnt even know about it... he hasnt been checkin in on the site......... nice suprise for him!!!  

I'm here - Ramon's here........... Steph and DJ arrived with that BEAUTIFUL and sweet baby!!!!  

so hope all you guys are OK and on your way - the weather is COLD!!!!!!!!!! but otherwise - snow wise - it's OK here.

Guiseppi - do you OWN a winter coat???  YOu better invest.  LOL _ It's COLDDDDD....

cant wait to meet you guys!

woobs :-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Jan 17th, 2008, 11:16pm
Hey Woobie,  kiss on that baby for me, would ya?  I wanted to sniff his head...   :-/

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by catlind on Jan 17th, 2008, 11:44pm
Has everyone arrived safely yet??  Can we get someone to do a head count and check in so we all know that those traveling today have arrived safely?

Cat (wishing I was there already....less than 24 hours now I hope)

Edited to add:
Hey Woobs, I get to make trip through all that cold...the temps are supposed to be high's of single digits and lows sub zero with dangerous wind chills (looking for 20-30 below zero wind chills  :o  - I feel like I'm heading back to upstate NY again LOL)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by JDH on Jan 17th, 2008, 11:56pm
Hey Tina turn up the heat!
We'll be heading out in about 8 hrs. See you guys soon  [smiley=wave.gif]

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by artonio7 on Jan 18th, 2008, 1:41am
so lemme git dis straight........ summa youse guys have bin der since yesterday and no pics???  :(

with warm regards,
Tony

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by gore2424 on Jan 18th, 2008, 2:21am
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/davcon08001.jpg
Woobie
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/davcon08002.jpg
Theresa & Beth
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/davcon08003.jpg
Jimi & Mrs Batch & Pete & Ruthie
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/davcon08004.jpg

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by DennisM1045 on Jan 18th, 2008, 10:04am
Thanks for the pics Jerry!  Keep em coming.  I'm so jealous I could pop.  It's great to see the family chillin together.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Melissa on Jan 18th, 2008, 11:38am
Terry, great pics hon!  Thank you so much for posting them for us poor folk who can't make it!

:-*

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by artonio7 on Jan 18th, 2008, 12:09pm
I Love the sign Terry... and to think you're within walking distance!!!

How fun is that???? "WAAAAAY Jealous here. ;;D

Thanks for posting the pics!!!!

with warm regards,
Tony

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by LeLimey on Jan 18th, 2008, 5:26pm
Ermmm... Beeeeyul whayurr's ma dayumn peeeeeyucs boy?!  ;;D

Shift yer arse 'fore I kick it sunshine! I don't need to be losing any more shoes up yer khyber  ::)

Title: Re: 5th Annual DAVCON '08 Meet n Greet
Post by Gena on Jan 18th, 2008, 7:53pm
Pix will be coming this year.

But Bill will not spend all his time posting them this year.

This is decreed by me, Bill needs to get his ass out from behind the computer and party with the rest of us.

** also this stops him from posting pix of me :P

So grab your popcorn and just wait  :-*



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