There was much discussion of moving DavCon this January to either St. Louis or Indiannapolis.   Since Indy has taken the same no smoking policy that Davenport has...maybe y'all will consider St. Louis.

I already checked out the BESTWESTERN AIRPORT PLAZA INN & CONFERENCE CENTER.

The hotel is located in Bridgeton, Missouri, about a mile or so from Lambert/St.Louis International AIrport.   They have free transportation from the airport...and also to areas within a 5 miles radius of the hotel.

Considering January 15th thru January 18th.  

Here's the rates (from the website):

Regular rate:      $84.99 per nt
Internet rate:     $72.24 (for Thurs)   $63.74 (for Fri & Sat)
Over 55 rate:     $76.49 ("      "    )   $67.49 (  "   "    "     )
14 Day Adv.Pay: $67.99 ("    "     )    $59.99 ( "   "    "     )

They have a bar and full service restaurant where we can smoke.  

Y'all check it out if you'd like to on the internet.  I tried to call JDH to get his opinion on this hotel...but haven't heard back from him yet

Anyway...we'll see how this works out.

Jean

Works for me......If that's where it's at, I'll be there.

B

Racer1_NC wrote on Oct 2^nd, 2008 at 6:22pm:

Works for me......If that's where it's at, I'll be there.

For some reason ...this doesn't surprise me     8-)   You're always lookin' for a place to go     ::)      ;D

J

TxBasslady wrote on Oct 2^nd, 2008 at 6:34pm:

Racer1_NC wrote on Oct 2nd, 2008 at 6:22pm: Works for me......If that's where it's at, I'll be there. For some reason ...this doesn't surprise me     8-)   You're always lookin' for a place to go     ::)      ;D J

Lucky for me I don't follow the directions on where to go from others.  ;)

B

Blake & I are up for it.  

It's a little longer drive but not that much.

Hmmmmm....still pondering the Davenport deal....more later.... :D


Jacks 8-)

I know that Phil and I are new around here, but we would be up for it.  I would love to meet some of you in person.

Hugs,

Jen

Count me in. Not that many bars left to smoke in it seems.

I think DJ and I would be up for it!!!  Keep us posted!


:)

Yah, how about making a decision here?  I have made up my mind that THIS year I am going to do my damnedest to make it there!

(Besides, SOMEONE has to reign in Beeyul!)

Chuck

I live in St. Louis City.  Bridgeton is about a 30 minute drive from here so it would work out great for me!   You can count me in!

Jeannie

Spose I'll start my trusty list of who's thinking of going.....


JACKIE & BLAKE...........................................................INDIANA
TXBASSLADY................................................................TEXAS
RACER1_NC...................................................NORTH CAROLINA
JIMI & RUTHIE.............................................................KENTUCKY
D.J. & STEPHANIE........................................................KANSAS
CLUSTERCHUCK............................................NORTH CAROLINA
JEN & PHIL.................................................................MICHIGAN
MIDWESTBETH.........................................................ILLINOIS
JDH & SUE...............................................................MISSOURI
LADYLUV................................................................ILLINOIS
JEAN....................................................................MISSOURI


Some on the list I haven't spoken too about going....I just added them cause they were in Davenport.    

Some of the Davenport crowd may prefer to not attend in St. Louis...and that's ok.   Just let me know if you plan to go, and I'll add you.

There's plenty of time...so if there's a better hotel in St. Louis to go...just let me know.   We do need a place w/airport transportation though.   Also has to be a place where us CH'ers can smoke.      :-*

Jean

hey, count me in!!!!!!!! I am about an hour and a half from there!

If you promise me it'll be toasty warm you can count me in!  ;)

(Oh for God sakes lie to me you know I wanna go!) ;D

The trick will be talking my wife into going with me so those rumors she exists only in my imagination can be put to rest!

Thanks for doing the foot work on this TX, prices, hotel itself, all sound great.

Guiseppi

ok, sounds fabulous!  When can I book our room?!?!?!

Guiseppi wrote on Oct 4^th, 2008 at 3:57am:

If you promise me it'll be toasty warm you can count me in!  ;) (Oh for God sakes lie to me you know I wanna go!) ;D

LMAO...I do promise that it'll be toasty warm on the airplane darlin'......will that do   :-?        :-*

Jean

Mrs Deej wrote on Oct 4^th, 2008 at 12:42pm:

ok, sounds fabulous!  When can I book our room?!?!?!

;D    You're killin' me Steph     :-*

I think you're related to Bill....LMAO....He's always ready to GO    ;D

Love ya,

Jean

TxBasslady wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2008 at 5:04pm:

Spose I'll start my trusty list of who's thinking of going..... UPDATED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008 JACKIE & BLAKE...........................................................INDIANA TXBASSLADY................................................................TEXAS RACER1_NC...................................................NORTH CAROLINA JIMI & RUTHIE.............................................................KENTUCKY D.J. & STEPHANIE........................................................KANSAS CLUSTERCHUCK............................................NORTH CAROLINA JEN & PHIL.................................................................MICHIGAN MIDWESTBETH.........................................................ILLINOIS JDH & SUE...............................................................MISSOURI LADYLUV................................................................ILLINOIS JEAN....................................................................MISSOURI TUCK....................................................................ILLINOIS JOE & CHRISTIE...................................................CALIFORNIA Some on the list I haven't spoken too about going....I just added them cause they were in Davenport.     Some of the Davenport crowd may prefer to not attend in St. Louis...and that's ok.   Just let me know if you plan to go, and I'll add you. There's plenty of time...so if there's a better hotel in St. Louis to go...just let me know.   We do need a place w/airport transportation though.   Also has to be a place where us CH'ers can smoke.      :-* Jean

I hope we still have a get-together in Davenport. I gots to get me another one of them big-assed Reuben sammiches.

wrote on Oct 5^th, 2008 at 6:04pm:

I gots to get me another one of them big-assed Reuben sammiches.

You have to go to the NYC/Northern New Jersey area to get TRUE Reuben sammiches!

ClusterChuck wrote on Oct 5^th, 2008 at 7:59pm:

wrote on Oct 5th, 2008 at 6:04pm: I gots to get me another one of them big-assed Reuben sammiches. You have to go to the NYC/Northern New Jersey area to get TRUE Reuben sammiches!

Well, I guess I'm SOL then, aren't I?

wrote on Oct 5^th, 2008 at 8:17pm:

ClusterChuck wrote on Oct 5th, 2008 at 7:59pm: wrote on Oct 5th, 2008 at 6:04pm: I gots to get me another one of them big-assed Reuben sammiches. You have to go to the NYC/Northern New Jersey area to get TRUE Reuben sammiches! Well, I guess I'm SOL then, aren't I?

Not really ... Just take that marvelous woman that you have been shacking up with all these years, and take in a trip to the Big Apple!  While there, hit a TRUE New York deli!

(Oh, and you might bring Pat along, too!) [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

(Oh, boy!  Is she gonna kick my ass now!)

Chuck, who is going into hiding now ...

No, thanks. Davenport is perfectly fine for daboduvuz.

TxBasslady wrote on Oct 4^th, 2008 at 3:58pm:

Guiseppi wrote on Oct 4th, 2008 at 3:57am: If you promise me it'll be toasty warm you can count me in!  ;) (Oh for God sakes lie to me you know I wanna go!) ;D LMAO...I do promise that it'll be toasty warm on the airplane darlin'......will that do   :-?        :-* Jean

It's very common to have a "January Thaw"  here in St. Louis.  You could get lucky!

Jeannie

St. Louis in January...........weather can be anywhere from BRRRR -30 to a balmy 70.  Those are the extremes, but average temps are around 40.  

Tex-ass-bad Lady..

Just let me know when I can book my room... I need my "Cluster Head Family Fix".. :-* :-* :-* :-*

Bridgeton, MO from Champaign  -  189 miles
Davenport, IA from Champaign  -   190 miles

If I can handle the temps in Iowa, I can most certainly handle MO temps.

Yep, count me in..

Much Love,
LadyLuv

LadyLuv wrote on Oct 7^th, 2008 at 4:31pm:

Yep, count me in..

Oh KERAP!!!!

SHE is gonna be there??

Maybe I will stay home, if that is the case ...

She picks on me ALL the time!!!   :'(   [smiley=bigcry.gif]   :'(   [smiley=bigcry.gif]

Chuck

( DON'T tell her this, but I can WAIT to get my arms around that mahhhhhvelous woman again!) [smiley=inlove.gif] [smiley=inlove.gif]

[smiley=bash.gif] SHUT UP CHUCKIE.....  

U KNOW THAT I R VERY NICE 2 U, C MY HALO [smiley=engel017.gif]?

EVERY 1 PLEASE DISREGARD THOSE LIL' HOOKS

                    'N'
Chuckie [smiley=me&mb.gif]  Lady Luv

LadyLuv wrote on Oct 8^th, 2008 at 1:51pm:

'N' Chuckie [smiley=me&mb.gif]  Lady Luv

Oh, GEEZE!!

Ummmm ... If we are gonna do this AGAIN ... Ummmm ... Would you at least keep your blouse ON, when you are up there dancin' on the table??  

I am not sure my heart is strong enough to take THAT sight again ....

Chuck, with the weak ticker

OK, so can I make the first move...BY MAKING RESERVATIONS!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!


LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What say ye Barb?

Finger on the trigger......say when.

  Sounds good to me. I've got studded Winter Tires and a fairing coming for the Trike. So I'm good to go if this is solid.
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So make up my mind on the date, and the place. And PD and I shall be there.
[smiley=smokin.gif]

Let me see if I got this straight Kirk.   You're going to "trike it" from somewhere in Ill.... to St. Louis, Mo. ???    In January yet???   LOL hope they are able to un-thaw you when you get there.

 

   

Just a thought -

If the reason we want to move is the smoking situation, why not just rent the conference room again as a smoking room? Even if there's a fee for smoking in it (most hotels are around $250 smoking fee), we can cover it.

Seems to me it just wouldn't be the same to have DavCon in St Louis.....

   Tell you what Linda, I'll show up with my Trike. You just plain show up shorty.
[smiley=smokin.gif]
PS: its only 183 miles to the hotel from where I live in IL to the hotel, and I average 17 MPH on the Trike. I think I can make it by Jan. Besides you're talking about a guy who used to work in the Bering Sea in Winter.

Only 183 miles huh?   Better leave right now then Kirk.


    Guiseppi will warm you up with hias denim jacket when you get there.


   No way in hell am I getting on a plane in January....from California.  I'll be stuck in Denver for 4 days on account of the weather.  

I'm all for St. Louis, put me down as a definite possible ;)

Unfortunately, me rolling the van has had some financial set backs so I can't guarantee my attendance, but if I can swing it, you can be damn sure I"ll be there!

Liz, I thought the smoking ban was because of the statewide ban on smoking?  I don't think you can get any smoking locations at all when you are in a state with the ban.  I know that's how it worked when NY did it - you couldn't smoke anywhere inside - and in most places there now, outside either.

Cat

I'm honestly not sure how it will work in Iowa.

I know that I can get a smoking room at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, though there is no smoking anywhere else in the hotel.

I will do everything possible to make it where ever we have it... But if I have a vote, I'm voting for Bridgeton, MO

Let me see... For me:

Best Western - Bridgeton, MO 189 Miles from home

Rooms - Thursday    $67.99 - 84.99
      Fri & Sat.            59.99 - 63.74
With Breakfast and I think is is $9.00 per night for parking..

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Holiday Inn - Chicago (Mart Center Dr.) 135 Miles from Home
Rooms - $169.00 - $214.00
No breakfast included... and I know that it is a Parking fee  of $27 per night

Which mean that I can spend the entire week end in Mo for approximately what I will spend on one night in Chicago..

Once I weigh the two... I just will not be able to afford Chicago... But I will be with you in spirit, if that's where you decide to go...

A week-end in Chicago will actually cost me more than my hotel in Dallas, plus plane fare.

Luv & Hugs Lady Luv

HEY LAAAAAADDDDDYYYYYYYY!!!!

Can we make reservations yet?!?!?!  What's the hold up!!!!


:P

Mrs Deej wrote on Oct 16^th, 2008 at 7:46pm:

HEY LAAAAAADDDDDYYYYYYYY!!!! Can we make reservations yet?!?!?!  What's the hold up!!!! :P

Yeah.....I need to know where to book a flight to.  ;)

I'm ready to meet some of you wonderful people in person.  Ready when you are.  I just need to know where for sure.  I already put in for vacation.  VACATION, oh I need one sooooo bad.

Hey There Mrs. Deej...

I'm ready too.... It's time for a decision... I say that Tx-Axx-Baxx Lady make to reservations and lets head for the St. Louie.. But that's only my opinion.

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
waiting....

Luv & Hugs
Lady Luv

OK.....looks like several are up for it.  

Shall we call it a go and start making reservations.

One of us can make one more contact with the hotel and make sure we are all getting the same story on the property, rates, etc.

What do you think?

Jacks

Jackie wrote on Oct 17^th, 2008 at 1:40pm:

One of us can make one more contact with the hotel and make sure we are all getting the same story on the property, rates, etc.

I'm on it!!  

I'm not trying to hijack this from anyone that has been working hard on this so whomever wants to be in charge of getting a block, here's the info.

I just talked with Katherine at the hotel and she said if we book at least 10 rooms she can get us a rate of $64.99 for each night, no change for the weekend, but that's better than $89 or so.  And she also said if we go over the 10 rooms, at this point they have availability, they will just continue to add rooms at the same rate.


What does everyone think?  



edited to add: info on room block

Mrs Deej wrote on Oct 17^th, 2008 at 5:36pm:

I'm not trying to hijack this from anyone that has been working hard on this so whomever wants to be in charge of getting a block, here's the info. I just talked with Katherine at the hotel and she said if we book at 10 rooms she can get us a rate of $64.99 for each night, no change for the weekend, but that's better than $89 or so.   What does everyone think?

That's cool with me. Under what name would we need to book?

$65 a night and a smoking bar......sounds like a winner.

That's my 2 cents .......everyone else?

B

Sounds good to me  :)

Sounds like a heck of a price. Ruth and I are in.

Not only yes, Oh hell yes.

Mike

Ok she just sent me a rooming agreement that shows 10 rooms @ $59.00/nt.

I'm good with that if you all are?  If we can guarantee 10 rooms we can get this rate!!

BETTER THAN BEFORE!!

;)

Somehow I don't think meeting a 10 room minimum will be a problem.....

Phil and I are in.

Thanks Mrs. Deej for gettin' on that.

Hugs,

Jen

Cheapest rooms I have paid for in a long time. Look forward to seeing everybody. :D


BTW Steph, is there a name that we register under to get the  $59 rooms?

TxBasslady wrote on Oct 2^nd, 2008 at 6:09pm:

Considering January 15th thru January 18th.   Jean

Hello!

Is this the official date then??   Jan 15 - 18th?

I droppped the ball this year, you guys... I'm sorry.   :-/
Thanks for doin this!

It kinda sucks that it wont be in Davenport this year.  It's not DAVcon.. when it's not in Davenport.  
What is this LuyeeeCon?    :P

Hell - i dont care.. i just wanna see my clusterbuddies.  I miss you guys!!!!!!!!   I hope we can make it!   I just need the official dates before i put in for my vacation....

smooches
woobs :-*

This is a possibillity for us, let us know when things get finalized and we will see if we can get it worked out on our end. Thank you everyone that is working on this.

Shultz Family

Woobie...
It's the 3rd weekend.....the weekend of MLK day (which is the 19th I think)

Hope you all can make it.......what fun!!!

Love ya,
Jackie

Mommy is hemming and hawing so it may be ONE MORE YEAR you'll have to take it on faith I have a wife! Pretty sure I'll be there!!! ;D

Guiseppi

OK....looks like a go to me......Comments?  If everyone is in agreement, let's start booking flights, rooms, etc.  

It's the 3rd weekend in January.  For those who get Martin Luther King Day as a holiday, you'll have a 3 day weekend.

Steph......thanks for the additional work and info.  

And....for those wondering, the bar is smoking.

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

Jackie

Hi All!

I  will not likely stay in the hotel as I live only 30 minutes away.  Will you all let me know if you have an evening get together so I can attend?  I can't wait to meet all of you!   I'm so excited!

Jeannie

Since I live about 40 minutes away, I will not be staying at the hotel.  I did find out that my daughter has state cheer competition that same weekend, so hopefully I will have some free time to make it over, I just don't know when or how much.  :-/

Beth

I just got off the phone with the hotel and sent her the room agreement via email.  I'm hoping she will get back to me today so ya'll can start making arrangments.

I booked 10 rooms @ $59.00/night, (plus 13% tax)  If 10 rooms aren't booked we willbe bumped back to the normal rack rate ($89) minus 10%.  I don't think we will have a problem doing this, but just wanted everyone to know.  If we need more rooms they will just continue to add rooms until there is no more availability.

We are REALLY looking forward to seeing everyone there!!  (California people too  eehhhhmmm)

If you have questions just holla at me!!   :D

Roger.....10-4.....over and out.

She just called and said we should be able to book rooms no later than 3pm today!!!

Ask for the Cluster Headaches Group block January 15-18, 2009

If you need other days before or after, you should be able to get those.  

Let me know if you have any trouble making reservations!!!

I don't wann abe the only California person there.....anyone?...Buehler? ...Buehler???

Guiseppi

Guiseppi wrote on Oct 21^st, 2008 at 4:59pm:

I don't wann abe the only California person there.....anyone?...Buehler? ...Buehler??? Guiseppi

Why not? It's not like you can hide behind someone else.  ;D

Count me in as a definite maybe again!  Should be able to get down there for Sat at least.  Lost most of my vacation to pneumonia the last two weeks, so I'll just have to get what I can.  

I just checked to see if anyone had started a Davcon thread yet.  Acn't wait!

Jerry

I just looked at their website.  Do they have an atrium???

Linda, You can get a nonstop from CA to STL, you don't have to worry about Denver.  Would love to meet you there!

Jerry

There you go Linda. You and Jim fly to St. Louis. Ride back with us to our house for a couple of days. Then we drive down to Nashville and see Jayne and then take you to the airport the next day to fly back. Sound like a plan?

DID I MISS IT?????

In What Group Name R The Rooms Blocked?

I B calling to day.. So what B the name the rooms R under and the number that I B calling? Huh, Huh...

Come on Mrs. Deej??   [smiley=angry.gif] Give Up the Info...

 Luv :-* Ya

Lady Luv

I just got an email and our group block is in.  The group code is CHG. (I'm assuming that is what we tell them when we call in for reservations)

Best Western Airport Plaza Inn
4530 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone: 314-731-3800
Fax: 314-731-3530

There you go Ruthie.

THANK U JIMI..

Tell Ruthie that I said hello! :-*

YYYYIIIIPPPPPEEEE [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif].... I GOT ME RESERVATION..  ONLY 85 DAYS 2 GO.. [smiley=sayyes.gif]


Although I didn't get one, they do have smoking rooms..

The reservation  person was very nice & courteous on the phone.... I can hardly wait...

Reservations made......now begins the search for a good plane fare.

Quote:

There you go Linda. You and Jim fly to St. Louis. Ride back with us to our house for a couple of days. Then we drive down to Nashville and see Jayne and then take you to the airport the next day to fly back. Sound like a plan?

 Dang....that sounds tempting.. [smiley=undecided.gif]



edited to add that I can vouch for the fact that Guiseppi does indeed have a wife named Christy as I have met her.

And she is oh so close to saying yes and going with me.........so c'mon Linda.......you'd love pal'ing around with Christy....you two are evil twins, believe me!!!! ;D

Joe

Guiseppi wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2008 at 10:06pm:

And she is oh so close to saying yes and going with me........

Hmmmm ... Mixed feelings here ...


In a way, I want to meet her to see who it is that stole my hunk from me ...

On the other hand, if she is NOT there, I get his bod all to myself to ravage!

Which way do I want it to go???

Lecherous Chuck

   LOL....Guiseppi, tell her that there will be ballroom dancing.  ;)

Reservations made!

Which way do I want it to go???

Lecherous Chuck

I am afraid...very very afraid.... :-/

Guiseppi

Um, uh...

Am I really reading this?
St Louis?   St Fricken Louis?

I was secretly planning a trip to Davenport this year, but hell - Bridgeton is about 30 minutes from me across the water. I guess I've missed alot since I haven't been around much in awhile eh?

Be forewarned... I'll be there.  ;)
Won't need a room.... well - might get one for saturday night.

Still in disbelief I am reading this.
DavCon come to St Louis, MO. Far out!

great deal!  Make you reservations through the room block so you can get a good rate.  

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Reservations are made....... :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Just made our reservations.

I am still watching flight prices.  The other day, I found a round trip for $181.00, so I went to book it.  I got to the last page, the confirmation page, and at the top there was a note saying the prices had changed ...

No big deal, I thought ... UNTIL I got to the bottom of the page ... The price went from $181.00 to $954.00 !!!!

WTF?? ?? ?? ??

SO... I am still watching prices ... Once I book the flight, I will make hotel reservations ..

I am looking at getting there on Wednesday, and leaving on Monday ...

Chuck

captain kirk must be charging alot for those commercials..WOW


-jason-

Maybe the thing to do is to get a carpool group from NC to drive out ...

Let's see, there is Racer ... Cat ... Tarheels ... myself ....

Hmmmmm ....

Could be a plan!!!  LOL

Chuck

ive got a ride with a tv and dvd in the back and plenty of room for everybodys E tanks ;)  hell i all but have a panic attack when i fly anyway,,just tell me what to punch into the gps and im on the way 8-)

-jason

Just might make the 500 mile trip. The wife says she's game if I am and it's probably cheaper to drive, as long as we're not snowed in here in Michigan.

I would love to see some of you Clusterheads and just may be out of cycle by then. Gonna check airfare but I'll bet even my big 4-wheeler will beat it. Besides want my O2 & opti by my side.

Skyhawk5,   Don

Skyhawk5 wrote on Oct 26^th, 2008 at 5:56pm:

just may be out of cycle by then.

Don't make no neverminds, iffen yaz IN cycle or OUT ... Git yer butt down there!!! LOL

I am chronic, so I am never out of cycle, and in all the conventions and gatherings that I have been to, there has not been ONE that I didn't get at least ONE hit while there.  And ya know what?  It didn't matter!  Everyone knew what was happening, and just let me do my thing, and NO explanations needed once I got back into the swing ... What a change of pace THAT is!

As a mater of fact, I am no longer surprised, when a fellow clusterhead tells me that I was the first person that they ever saw, get a hit.  They all tell me what a difference it is to be on the other side, for a change.

So, what I am saying is: NEVER let clusters stop you from living your life!  GO to the gathering!

(Putting away my soap box, now ...)

Chuck

Gotcha Chuck. Is the airport STL?? Other spouses coming. The Mrs wants to know. I'm looking at the airpot thing now.            Thanks, Don

Skyhawk5 wrote on Oct 26^th, 2008 at 6:50pm:

Is the airport STL??

YUP!!!


Skyhawk5 wrote on Oct 26^th, 2008 at 6:50pm:

Other spouses coming. The Mrs wants to know.

YUP!  (or at least USUALLY!)

So we are going to see both of you there??  KEWL!!!

Chuck

Hi Don.  My hubby is the clusterhead in this house and I wouldn't miss it for the world.  As a matter of fact, I told him if he didn't want to go that I was going without him.  So tell the Mrs. to pack up her stuff and come on along.

Your gonna hate me. Airfare $150/person round trip DTW to STL 1/15 thru 1/18! Haven't booked it want to see if there's a Wright & Filippis O2 place out there.

Getting a little excited you all.....            ,Don

Ps:  Flipperlips,  Just told the wife she has company.

Don just brought up a good point ...

Has anyone looked into or set up for oxygen to be there?  I looked at the list, and it doesn't look like Linde is in St. Louis.  ALSO, my supplier is not there either ...

Anyone ??  

Beuler ...

Beuler ...

...

Chuck

My co. is only in Mi. But in the past for Las Vegas trips with our O2 co.s they would set me up with an affiliate and I did have O2 in Vegas. Can't garuntee that my current co. or yours will do that but call them and beg, bribe but don't threaten.

And maybe your insurance can be of help (yeah right).
Stranger things have happened. I still can't believe I picked up O2 in Vegas more than once, and used it.
I'm calling my place Monday so I can decide to fly or not.                         Good Luck, Don

Quote:

Has anyone looked into or set up for oxygen to be there?  I looked at the list, and it doesn't look like Linde is in St. Louis.  ALSO, my supplier is not there either ... Anyone ??

Apria is the supplier of medical 02 here.  

Reservations made!

Apria is who set me up in Vegas, good Co. I was with them last year until a forced insrance change. Anyone with Apria you are probably set,just call them. ,Don

Google showed these oxygen suppliers in or near St. Louis......


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So I was curious today to see how many of your faces I would see in January, and as of today we have 25 rooms reserved!!!  

I'm SO excited to see everyone!!!  

You called them and we have 25 rooms reserved? Man, thats about the size of the convention this past year.

Reservations Made for "us"

Lee, Diane, and crew....

Take wait to see everyone again.......... :)

Mrs. Deej, Reservations made, confirm# 35129. I'll be the short bald guy.
Looking forward to it!!!   Best to all, Don (Skyhawk5)

Here's a link to one button site, but I'll be calling RJ to get his button mfg to see what price we can get:

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I was originally thinking white and red, but I'd like the cluster logo from this site if DJ is willing.

Cat

scrap that link, buttons ordered :)


St Louis here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cat

I only have 1 word to say "TRAITORS" :>)~  Terry

I just started an new job and so has Thomas, so we will have no idea weather we can make it or not until, closer to the time. :(

Kilroy 2.0 wrote on Nov 2^nd, 2008 at 12:21pm:

I just started an new job and so has Thomas, so we will have no idea weather we can make it or not until, closer to the time. :(

Congrats on the new jobs!  I hope everything works out and you guys can make it.

Beth

Congrats on the Jobs guys...

Send some of that job hunting luck my way would ya?  

Add me, JimyHertz, and Teresa to the list!

Oh Boy EVERYONE'S  going to be there. And Mrs' Guiseppi has signed on to go, so you'll finally get to meet the woman who has put up with my crap for 28 years! Who'd have thought anything could make me look forward to St. Louis in January!!!!

Guiseppi

So...When you all are here what will you do?  I would love to get to meet all of you.  Please let me know if you plan an evening dinner or something so that my husband and I can join you!

Jeannie

Since the rooms are so cheap, I just booked a room for Saturday night.  I can't wait to see all of you!!

Beth

I ;D think we'll get there Friday evening......be there thru Sunday......"she who must be obeyed" is still working on the details...hehehe ;D

Guiseppi

Guiseppi wrote on Nov 12^th, 2008 at 1:31pm:

Mrs' Guiseppi has signed on to go

Joe, you are in SO much trouble now!!! WOOHOO!!! Wait till I get ahold of her, and tell the stories about your actions in past gatherings!

OK, folks, now for the scary news:
My flight has been booked and paid for.
My room reservations have been made. (Now I just have to call back during normal daytime working hours to get my rate code changed)

You have all been warned!  The Chuckster will be there from Wednesday, the 14th, through til Monday, the 19th!

Chuck

Umm....I'm alla sudden scared....very very scared.... :'(

Guiseppi

Joe, just make sure  you dress warm! And make sure to  tell your better half!  Chuck is the least of your worries ;)

I am so disapointed this year.  I am going to be in St. Louis for a week in Oct of 09 and Las Vegas NV in Feb of 09.  Seems like I got my dates messed up.  I so wanted to be at the gatherings this year but I can not afford to go to St. Louis twice this year or vegas twice either.  Sucks being me.  I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful time being there.  Sends lots of pics and posts.  

Our flight reservations are made...I'll call the hotel tomorrow. Guiseppi and spouse are St. Louis bound!

Guiseppi

Can't WAIT!!!

DAMNNNNNN!  I just got word that my work schedule has changed, i will be working that weekend!!!!! I am going to try to make a few shift swaps, and make a few promises, I'll have to play the ,"wait and see" game.      Tuck

As close as you live to the north side of St. Louis, even if you have to work some, come on down. We will all be there all weekend.

I am working on being there.  My wife's grandmothers house is only 10 miles (17 mins) from that hotel according to google maps.

My wife has the time off, now let's see if I can make it happen.  

I have met a few other CHers but what exactly is DavCon, SLouCon, ExCon or whatever it is called?  What goes on?  (and yes, I already was told I had to buy a beers)

There is a lot to do in St. Louis if you so desire. Many will stay all weekend at the hotel just visiting. You develop a bond spending 3 days together and getting to know each other much more than a message board.  I hope you can make it.

Jimi wrote on Nov 24^th, 2008 at 9:13pm:

There is a lot to do in St. Louis if you so desire. Many will stay all weekend at the hotel just visiting. You develop a bond spending 3 days together and getting to know each other much more than a message board.  I hope you can make it.

OH ok.  I didn't know if there was anything formally scheduled.  This sounds great.  I will be there unless weather or illness prevents me.

Anyone play poker???  

I got to spend time with only a few Chers in the past and it was an excellent (although embarrassing) experience.

Here is an updated list as of December 3, 2008

GOODMAN, ELIZABETH
GOWELL, MICHAEL
HARPER, RUTHIE
HENDRIX, JIMI
JOHNSON, DAREN/STEPHANIE
LOEFFLER, ROBERT
MELTON, MARK
MINGUS, WILLIAM
SHULTZ, DIANE
STIERLE, DONALD
TIMMER, JENNIFER
VERBURGT, TERESA
WARRIOR, JACKIE

Didn't see Beth on the list...  :-/   and I was thinking that Jean was gonna try and make it up too!

Guess we'll just see when we get there!   :-/

I have disciplined my wife for not making our hotel reservations, she is doing so as we speak. (We all can agree that previous sentence won't EVER be discussed with Christy! :-/)

Christy and Joe Sprecco will definitely be there!!! Fligts already reserved, hotel reservations being made today.

Guiseppi

I will be there unless something crazy happens.  My whole family will be driving up and staying with a relative.

Anyone I should use as a point person to meet up with you all since none of the people I have met in person are going to be there.  I'll probably be the large guy in a clusterheadaches.com t-shirt looking lost.

You will know us as soon as you see us. We will be the ones smoking. Also, wear you tshirt. ;)

Joe: "You did make the hotel reservations didn't you?" :question

Christy: "No, I thought we decided you were gonna do that" :exclamation

Joe:"No, you sepcifically said you'd handle it because you do it all the time" [smiley=bash.gif]

Chrity:............... [smiley=argue.gif]

Well.........you get the point. Sigh.......reservations made today, we arrive Friday. Can't wait to see y'all!

Joe

Disciplined?  >:(

oh oh [smiley=bag.gif]

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LMAO! [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

[smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] I can hardly wait on LouieCon... I need a mid year Cluster-Family Fix..... :D :D

P & B
LadyLuv

I gotta find out from DJ how someone keeps posting stuff using my name......that's my story and I'm st..st..sticking to it..........

Joe

Christy,  Joe found me out.  I have been posting those not so flattering posts.

I found out his password, and it has been ME not HIM making those posts ...

Chuck

(Heehee, Joe NOW you owe me BIG TIME for lying and taking the blame for those posts!)
(I can't wait to COLLECT!!)

JOE!   I think you are in trouble!

Jeannie

Although I have been out of touch for awhile I have not forgotten about you all. I'm checking into the possibility. It would be great to see you agin.
Jimmy

Jimmy's coming; talked to CarlD last night - he'll be at the hotel. Whoohoo!! Can't wait to see all of you!

Plans have changed - I'll be there Thursday night, so save some tequila for me!

Tequila baaaad..... ;D

We'll see you all Friday evening.

Joe

UPDATED JANUARY 13, 2008

O.K. kids….here ya go:

List of who’s gonna go:

JACKIE & BLAKE……………………………….....................INDIANA
TXBASSLADY………………………………...........................TEXAS
D.J. & STEPHANIE……………………………….....................KANSAS
RACER1_NC……………………………….................................NORTH CAROLINA
JEN & PHIL………………………………...................................MICHIGAN
JIMI & RUTHIE……………………………….............................KENTUCKY
LADYLUV………………………………......................................ILLINOIS
CLUSTERCHUCK………………………………........................NORTH CAROLINA
CATLIND………………………………......................................NORTH CAROLINA
JEANNIE……………………………….......................................MISSOURI
GUISEPPI & CHRISTY………………………………..............CALIFORNIA
KIRK & CHRIS………………………………............................ILLINOIS
M.R………………………………..................................................MICHIGAN
WOOBIE & RAMON………………………………....................ILLINOIS
LASHULTZ & FAMILY………………………………...............WISCONSIN
MIDWESTBETH………………………………............................ILLINOIS
CARL D………………………………............................................MISSOURI
SKYHAWK 5.……………………………......................................MICHIGAN
ALIENSPACEBABE……………………………….....................WISCONSIN
TERESA………………………………...........................................WISCONSIN
JIMYHERTZ………………………………....................................WISCONSIN
CALLICO………………………………........................................ILLINOIS
FRAMCIRE.............................................................MISSOURI
ROLAND...............................................................MINNESOTA
JDH & SUE.............................................................MISSOURI
KIMMIEDAWN81....................................................MISSOURI
LOBSTER.................................................................ILLINOIS
ECHO.....................................................................KANSAS

List of possibles:

TUCK………………………………..............................................ILLINOIS
TARHEEL-BLUES……………………………….........................NORTH CAROLINA
UNDERTHERADAR.................................................TEXAS


DATE:   JANUARY 15th THRU JANUARY 18th, 2009

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BRIDGETON, MISSOURI
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AIRPORT CODE : STL                    
RESERVATION  CODE (HOTEL)  FOR $59.OO RATE:   CHG  (thanks Steph)

If I left someone off, let me know.    If you want to go and need to be added, let me know.

This is a regularly scheduled MEET ‘N GREET.   THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL OUCH FUNCTION.

Jean

I think the brew clan is planning to attend.

Carl Daniels will be there, but not staying at the hotel.

I am planning on showing my face as long as no flies land in the ointment.

I will try to get as many tanks of O2 as possible to bring with me.

Cant wait, [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Roland. [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=me&mb.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2008 at 12:15pm:

I am planning on showing my face as long as no flies land in the ointment.

Okie dokie..I added you to the list     ;)

Jean

Plus..........a surprise guest that I will not divulge at this time. :)

OK, I just got off the phone with Apria and they said that I can get all the O2 I need delivered to the hotel in St. Louis for free on my contract. I can have it delivered to the hotel before I get there, delivered to the desk for me prior to my arrival.

Roland. ;)

There must be something bad in the water from Lake Michigan because half the people going to St. Louis are from Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin…

Roland. :D

Either that or it's geographics. ::)

wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2008 at 2:25pm:

There must be something bad in the water from Lake Michigan because half the people going to St. Louis are from Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin…

Jimi wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2008 at 2:47pm:

Either that or it's geographics.

I know what it is Jimi!!!

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GSK sales rep's doing their quire practice! :D
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No doubt in my mind, this could cause a HA!!!

Rolo... [smiley=twocents.gif] :D [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=huh.gif]

alienspacebabe wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2008 at 12:07pm:

I think the brew clan is planning to attend.

Nope - we are NOT attending.  Can't make it this year.

Mosaicwench wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2008 at 6:29pm:

alienspacebabe wrote on Dec 22nd, 2008 at 12:07pm: I think the brew clan is planning to attend. Nope - we are NOT attending.  Can't make it this year.

I sure wish you guys were coming! :-[

Jeannie

Jimi wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2008 at 12:32pm:

Plus..........a surprise guest that I will not divulge at this time. :)

Is it Hugh Laurie reprising his role as House and trying to diagnose all of us using the typical CH presentation??

Is it Tom Jones who will finally help us answer the question "Is the song "It's not unusual" a trigger???"

Is it Ali?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Quote:

Plus..........a surprise guest that I will not divulge at this time

Read my lips. 8-)

Jimi wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2008 at 9:10pm:

Quote: Plus..........a surprise guest that I will not divulge at this time Read my lips. 8-)

How about NOW?  It isn't the same time as the last 2 times you said no!!!!

FramCire wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2008 at 9:40pm:

Jimi wrote on Dec 23rd, 2008 at 9:10pm: Quote: Plus..........a surprise guest that I will not divulge at this time Read my lips. 8-) How about NOW?  It isn't the same time as the last 2 times you said no!!!!

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;D no

Jimi wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2008 at 9:10pm:

Quote: Plus..........a surprise guest that I will not divulge at this time Read my lips. 8-)

WE HEARD YOU GAAHHHH....now SHUT UP!!!!

...crazy ol man!

[smiley=curtain.gif]

JUST KIDDIN JIMI....WHO LOVES YA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know who it is, I know who it is!!!!   :D

[smiley=gossip.gif] shhhhhh

Mrs Deej wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2008 at 10:59pm:

I know who it is, I know who it is!!!!

Is it a HE ??

Is he CUTE??

Is he HOT??

Is he SINGLE??

Has he got a NICE A$$??

Inquiring minds want to know!!!

Lusting Chuck

ClusterChuck wrote on Dec 24^th, 2008 at 1:18am:

Mrs Deej wrote on Dec 23rd, 2008 at 10:59pm: I know who it is, I know who it is!!!! Is it a HE ?? Is he CUTE?? Is he HOT?? Is he SINGLE?? Has he got a NICE A$$?? Inquiring minds want to know!!! Lusting Chuck

It's THIS guy!!!

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ClusterChuck wrote on Dec 24^th, 2008 at 1:18am:

Mrs Deej wrote on Dec 23rd, 2008 at 10:59pm: I know who it is, I know who it is!!!! Is it a HE ?? Is he CUTE?? Is he HOT?? Is he SINGLE?? Has he got a NICE A$$?? Inquiring minds want to know!!! Lusting Chuck

I do believe a much more important question here, my darling Chuckiepookiepinkthongwearingcuddlycoo, is:

Is He Straight???

alienspacebabe wrote on Dec 24^th, 2008 at 8:00pm:

I do believe a much more important question here, my darling Chuckiepookiepinkthongwearingcuddlycoo, is: Is He Straight???

The way my luck runs, he would be straighter than an arrow in an Olympic competition ...

<sigh>

Chuck

I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go, I'm ready to go


8-)

Hey Steph, are you ready to go yet?

Me too, Steph.  I can't wait.

Is it Jan. 15th yet?

Unfortunately, Jim and I can't make it this year, but I hope St. Louis works out well.  Our middle grandson Cory well be going to Wash. U. next year, so if it is there again we will be there with bells on! Right now I am in cycle that probably has two or three more months to run. Much as I could use the moral support, I can't face the drive.

Hugs to everyone.

Becky

txbeck wrote on Dec 28^th, 2008 at 2:10pm:

Right now I am in cycle that probably has two or three more months to run. Much as I could use the moral support, I can't face the drive.

Becky, PLEASE reconsider!  Where you are right now is even MORE reason for you to show up!

Just because you are in cycle should NOT stop you from going!  I am chronic, so I am ALWAYS in cycle.  I will get hit, while I am there, but so what?  With this crowd, no one will think you strange ... or at least, not strange because you do a silly dance while holding your head and screaming ... LOL!

If you don't go, just because you are in cycle, you are letting the beast win.  You are stopping your life, instead of living it to the fullest!  Don't dwell on the pain of the hits, dwell on the pain free time BETWEEN hits!  Live your life to the fullest between hits.

If you get hit, while there, just go off (if that is what you prefer) and deal with the hit, abort it as best you can, and then go right back to the fun.  If you want someone to go with you, for comfort, support, to help, or teach you new ways, EVERYONE of us would be more than happy to do so!

By not going, you are canceling the opportunity to meet fellow sufferers that KNOW what you are going through!  They will also help you in dealing with the beast.  And most likely you will learn some new tricks to try, to help you deal with the beast better.

We just had a meet 'n greet, here in North Carolina, yesterday.  During the BS session, I got hit.  I went out to my car, and sucked on my oxygen, and then went back to join the festivities.  I wouldn't have missed meeting those crazy, sick, demented, wonderful people for anything!

PLEASE rething your decision not to go!

Chuck

I'm really tempted to go....BUT, we're pretty broke-ass folks, and classes will just have started again,  and it's SO FREAKIN' COLD....so I was wondering if this is my only shot at meeting you guys this year, or might there be another gathering later in the year that I should hold out for??  huh?!? huh?!?!!  

We will be having our OUCH convention sometime in July, but the place has not been decided on yet. There are a lot of Texans on here and maybe you guys could get a meet and greet going down there.

But you are always welcome to come to St. Louis if it is all possible.

P.S. We will be inside all weekend. ;)

I know I haven't been on here in a while, but someone just informed me that DavCon is in STL this year and I'm only 20 min. from STL...I'm in!!!

So excited!!!!!!!!!!!

UnderTheRadar wrote on Dec 28^th, 2008 at 9:01pm:

I was wondering if this is my only shot at meeting you guys this year, or might there be another gathering later in the year that I should hold out for??  huh?!? huh?!?!!

Well, in a finite answer to that, Ummmm ... maybe ... LOL!

This is a totally non-sanctioned, by any organization, type of gathering.  The quick history of it is back a few years ago, a group in the Davenport, Iowa area set up a meet-n-greet for those locals (and otherwise) interested.  It went over so well, that it was repeated the next few years, at the same time, and place.

Well, as with virtually all gatherings, it gets posted on this site.  As the years progressed, more and more of us "out of the area" types started to show up also.  It became something to look forward to, after a hectic holiday season: A gathering of friends, to just chat, and visit, and meet in person.  No other agenda, than that.

This year it was moved to St. Louis, due to the fact that there is now a smoking ban in Davenport.  Most of us are smokers, so that made it difficult, especially where it is too cold to just congregate outside, while we smoke.

St. Louis was picked, because it is not THAT far from Davenport, but it also allows smoking, inside.

SO, to finally answer your question: Who knows if there will be another opportunity to meet?  

The next ORGANIZED and sanctioned gathering is usually in July, at the O.U.C.H. convention.  But, I don't know if there is going to be one this year, because, here it is almost January, and nothing has been set up yet.  The location and date used to be set by the end of the previous summer, but now ... Who knows if it will even get done this year.

You never know when someone will organize a local gathering.  It can happen almost spur of the moment.  YOU can even organize one!  Maybe just 2 or 3 people will show up, but that is fine too!

There will probably not be a gathering with as many participants, as this LouCon will have, unless, by some miracle, the O.U.C.H. convention does finally get organized.

So, does this long winded soliloquy help you at all?

Chuck

Well I am glad that someone told you about it Kim. It would be a shame if we had it in your back yard and you didn't come. Looking forward to meeting you.

No kidding!  And I'm on Christmas break still, so that will be great!!!!

I finally get to meet the wedding girl! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!! Watch out St. Louis, here we come.

Joe

Well, if Racer & Chuck will be there, I suppose I must stop by.

Kimmie txt'ed the details a few hours ago.  St Louis?  Cool... about a 50 minute drive to the airport from here.  Count me in.  Guess I must reserve a room.  Two nights is it?  

Racer... when are you coming in?  A shame it is January... any other month I would have you come out a few days early... enjoy a bit of golf.  

Is that queer prick Jonny gonna be there?  What about Chewy?  

Lobster wrote on Dec 29^th, 2008 at 12:58am:

Racer... when are you coming in?

I'm flying in Wednesday, Jan 14...should be at the motel around 5p if USAir does what they claim they'll do.  :D

Will be good to see ya!

B

Well, you didn't ask ME (cuz ya don't luv me no more!!!  BWAAAAA!) but I get there on Wednesday, too.  I will be leaving on Monday ...

Chuck, the broken hearted

Will the "E" tanks be delivered on Wednesday, when some of us are getting there?

Most people, who are old hats at these gatherings/conventions, bring their own regulator and mask.  I suggest that those who can, please do so again.

Chuck

Guiseppi wrote on Dec 28^th, 2008 at 11:51pm:

I finally get to meet the wedding girl! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!! Watch out St. Louis, here we come. Joe

Haha...I think I'll just leave the ticker up there!

Can't wait to meet you either!!

ClusterChuck wrote on Dec 28^th, 2008 at 2:32pm:

txbeck wrote on Dec 28th, 2008 at 2:10pm: Right now I am in cycle that probably has two or three more months to run. Much as I could use the moral support, I can't face the drive. Becky, PLEASE reconsider!  Where you are right now is even MORE reason for you to show up!

Thank you, Chuck, I appreciate the sentiment, but since Jim has Alzheimer's it takes extra attention and effort for us to travel, so when I can't handle the navigation and details we can get into serious trouble, and from TX it is a long drive.  We thoroughly enjoyed DavCon last year and hope to make it again next year.

A little bird from Indiana tells me that Davcon is moving to our neck of the woods. This is great guys, now I'll know how Terry and Norm felt.

I'm close to the hotel and airport so if anyone needs me to do anything in advance just let me know. Looks I'll start looking for you guys Wed.

SHAZZAM!!!

What is the count up to now?  

I ran out of fingers and toes (and other things) to count on ...

Chuck

I know Chuck! I started counting and realized this thing is getting huge! I finally drag my wifey to one and it's going to be Gy-Normous! Starting to count the days!!!!!!!

Joe

I have been in contact with Anthony from Linde, he is planning on attending and will be bringing O2ptismasks and high flow regulators for sale.  He is also in the work of trying to get O2 from one of Linde's distributors.  We will have the Cyl Fil manufacturer with him as well to discuss how to safely fill e-cylinders from large tanks.

How does this sound?

Anybody else from Texas going?  I should be getting my student loan money on the 15th...my honey can't go, so I'm either going to fly at the last minute or ride up with someone if I can... :-?  

Great news! I look forward to meeting you. :)

Mrs Deej wrote on Dec 30^th, 2008 at 12:11pm:

I have been in contact with Anthony from Linde, he is planning on attending and will be bringing O2ptismasks and high flow regulators for sale.  He is also in the work of trying to get O2 from one of Linde's distributors.  We will have the Cyl Fil manufacturer with him as well to discuss how to safely fill e-cylinders from large tanks. How does this sound?

You do good work, Sweetie........why am I not surprised

Much Love,
Jackie

Would anyone be interested in coming to The Hill for a dinner one night while you are all here?  The Hill is where all the Italians settled when they first came here.  My grandparents were among them... I grew up there.  There is an Italian restaurant on every corner as well as small Italian shops and family run grocery stores.    My favorite place is a very casual restaurant called Rigazzi's.    It's a bit of a drive from where you all are staying so just let me know if you are interested. If not...that's fine too!

I'm so excited to have you Knuckle, I mean, Clusterheads here!

Jeannie

Jeannie wrote on Dec 31^st, 2008 at 11:27am:

Would anyone be interested in coming to The Hill for a dinner one night while you are all here?  The Hill is where all the Italians settled when they first came here.  My grandparents were among them... I grew up there.  There is an Italian restaurant on every corner as well as small Italian shops and family run grocery stores.    My favorite place is a very casual restaurant called Riggazi's.    It's a bit of a drive from where you all are staying so just let me know if you are interested. If not...that's fine too! I'm so excited to have you Knuckle, I mean, Clusterheads here! Jeannie

I'm in, especially if there is a nice little Italian bakery where I can get a canoli.  Havent had a good one since the North End in Boston.

Jeannie wrote on Dec 31^st, 2008 at 11:27am:

Would anyone be interested in coming to The Hill for a dinner one night while you are all here?  The Hill is where all the Italians settled when they first came here.  My grandparents were among them... I grew up there.  There is an Italian restaurant on every corner as well as small Italian shops and family run grocery stores.    My favorite place is a very casual restaurant called Riggazi's.    It's a bit of a drive from where you all are staying so just let me know if you are interested. If not...that's fine too! I'm so excited to have you Knuckle, I mean, Clusterheads here! Jeannie

I think I can be talked in to that.... :D

B

You can get a Cannoli in just about every restaurant on the Hill.  We have a great bakery too!  

Jeannie

I LOVE Italian food.  When we were in Davenport, they took us to a little hole in the wall next to the River, a steakhouse....can I get some help with the name?....anyway, it was great, and most all of us went together.

I think it would be great if we had a dinner together!!  Maybe we can get a number and you could make reservations for us!!  

Who's in?!?!?

Count us in...for 2 1/2 (highchair)   :)

I'd be happy to make the reservations!  For smoking, right?   Just let me know how many.    

Jeannie

I love The Hill! Definately count me in!!  I'm gonna try to eat at every restaurant on The Hill in 2009!

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Put Ruth and I down as well.

mmmm....good Italian food.....okay, I'll wear a bikini if someone will get me a plane ticket!  HAHAHAAAA

Just kidding...


okay, maybe I'm not kidding.....  ;D

Well, I SUPPOSE I could be talked into going ...

GEEZE!!!  I not only have to spend the weekend with you freaks, NOW I have to go out to eat with you too?  Oh the things I am forced into doing!

OK, I guess you aught to put my name on the list too ...

<sigh>

Chuck

I'd be interested...I've only been to the Hill once.  What night were you thinking of going??

Put me and Christy down! (Gads I love cannoli, I get that instead of a birthday cake every year!)

And Kimmie...don't get me wrong, keep that ticker up there. 26 years plus married here, I think it' awesome you're still all giddy happy about it!!!!!! ;D

Joe

Me too! Eating is one of my favorite past times. Shopping too.

Dude...Italian food...real Italian food!?!?!?!? I'm totally in! :-) :D :D

Teresa wrote on Jan 1^st, 2009 at 10:18pm:

Dude...Italian food...real Italian food!?!?!?!? I'm totally in! :-) :D :D

um..... yum!!!!!

I'm here already.......waiting impatiently for the next couple of weeks to go by.

Can't wait to see all of you!!

The Hill is always great and we'll definitely go. Cunetto's?
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Only thing is it's about 18 miles from the hotel and Hwy 40 is closed so it may be a little tricky getting there. I'm just sayin'

JDH wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2009 at 6:11pm:

Only thing is it's about 18 miles from the hotel and Hwy 40 is closed so it may be a little tricky getting there. I'm just sayin'

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ASB, pull yer britches back up !!!

SHEESH!!!

midwestbeth wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2009 at 3:52pm:

I'm here already.......waiting impatiently for the next couple of weeks to go by. Can't wait to see all of you!!

You can go home for a little bit.  We all wont be eating for 2 weeks or so.

For cryin out loud Jeannie, How can you tell them about Reggazis and not even mention "The Fish-Bowls"?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?  Tuck

ClusterChuck wrote on Jan 2^nd, 2009 at 7:22pm:

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Quitcher bitching, chuckiepookiepoo! It's not like you haven't seen it before.....

Even worse, I've seen yours!!

explanation: both getting hit; i went next door to his room to get oxygen (apparently naked), where I found chuckiepookiepoo getting hit and very naked....

Now,, let me get this straight,,,you went next door,,"NAKED"?? uh,,"APPARENTLY naked" ?!?!?!?!?!?  What the....?????   now ,,,I have had some pretty fierce hits over the years,,,,, and I agree, they can realy wipe you out ,,but,,, i always knew if i had clothes on or not!!!!!!  I do believe spacebabe, that this story needs further explanation. I am definately intriqued,, (and a bit turned on)    Tuck

So what exactly do you do at the gatherings? It is about a 7 1/2 drive for Joe and I, but we like road trips! I m kinda afraid to put him on a plane right now with him in a cycle; he would probably be more relaxed driving than in a cramp up airplane, anyway!

Let me know the details and I will talk to Joe; I would love to meet all of you and this will give Joe a chance to come out of his shell and get to meet all of you too! He is an intervert and I am the opposite side of the spectrum, funny how opposites attract!

Monica

Monica wrote on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 11:15am:

So what exactly do you do at the gatherings?

Have wild sex with each other....What else? 8-)

AHHHHHHH, okay... no seriously!

Monica wrote on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 11:23am:

AHHHHHHH, okay... no seriously!

Serious.....did you think this was just a headache site?  :-*

Are you coming to the convention, Jonny??

This gathering has no structure and no agenda. It's a pure Meet and Greet, an informal gathering of Clusterheads and our all important Supporters. It's a chance to visit with old friends and make new ones, share experiences, and just have a good time.

Jump on in, the water is fine.

Monica wrote on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 11:15am:

So what exactly do you do at the gatherings?

We schmooze ...

And chat ...

And compare ...

And tell "war" stories ...

And DRINK ... (sometimes alcoholic drinks too ...)

And laugh ...

And tell jokes ...

And even cry some too ... (usually when leaving)

PLEASE, Monica, grab Joe and head on in to it!  It is an experience you will never forget or regret!  There is NOTHING like meeting fellow sufferers and supporters!  It is a MUST in every clusterhead's life!

And don't be afraid ... We USUALLY have our axe murderers leave their axe at home ... (Racer, DON'T bring your axe again!)  ... (It was SUCH a hassle, cleaning up, and trying to explain things to the police, the last time)

I look forward to meeting you and Joe, Monica!

Come on DOWN!!!

Chuck

kimmiedawn81 wrote on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 11:40am:

Are you coming to the convention, Jonny??

What convention?

STLCON...in a few weeks...

wrote on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 11:22am:

Monica wrote on Jan 4th, 2009 at 11:15am: So what exactly do you do at the gatherings? Have wild sex with each other....What else? 8-)

That's it!!!!!  I'm staying home.  I'm too scared to hang out with you freaks, LMAO  ;D

Seriously Monica come on over to St. Louis.  This is the first time that Phil and I are going too.  We would love to meet ya.

kimmiedawn81 wrote on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 12:13pm:

STLCON...in a few weeks...

Nope......but wish I could!

Monica, im kidding.....you will have a great time with the folks......just stay away from Chuck, hes the crazy uncle!  ;)

Yep, sure thought so but I guess there are perv's everywhere! LOL


AHHHHHHH, okay... no seriously
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I sure hope that you will consider it. Looks like we are gonna have a big turnout. Like Chuck said, you will never forget it.

When it was in Davenport Iowa the last few years, my wife and I went the first time and haven't missed one since. For us, it was an 8 hour drive, but worth every hour of it.

Joe will be comfortable with us with in 10 minutes.  :)

I went to the first Davcon, and could only stay for about 2hours and had to turn around and drive 2 1/2 hours back home.  It was incredible!  I had my wife with me.  She is scarred for life! :o  

I had to miss the next couple of them due to work, but I will do my best to not miss another opportunity to get together with clusterheads.  For one thing, I got hit with about a K7 the first time, and no one looked at me like I was weird or about to die.  I had a couple ask if I wanted Trex or O2 or ice, then just left me alone to deal with the hit.  I didn't even leave the room, but tried to stay quiet as i could.  I didn't want to miss out on a minute of the time I had with those crazy lovable people.  

The opportunity to spend time with the people who helped save my life is well worth the trip.  I cried when I had to leave, and had an emptiness in my heart for weeks just from that short time I was able to be there.  

Grab Joe and throw him in the car and tell him it is a second honeymoon or whatever you have to do to get him there.  If you don't like the first one you don't have to come back, but I'll bet you do!

Jerry

Jimi wrote on Jan 4^th, 2009 at 1:49pm:

Joe will be comfortable with us with in 10 minutes.

Well ... At least with most of us, he will be comfortable ...

Oh, alright ...

With SOME of us .....

Ok, FINE!!!  If you are going to be picky about it ... With one or two of us he will be comfortable ...

(SHEESH!!)

Chuck, one of the GOOD ones ...

(Try to keep it a secret from Jimi ... He still thinks we all like him ... If he finds out the truth he would start crying ... And an OLD retarded retired state trouper, crying, is NOT a pretty sight ...)

:'(

I'm excited!  Was able to work out the last remaining hinderance to my coming tonight!  I'll be staying off site, but will be there!!!  Is it time yet?

Jerry

Monica, I'm dragging my wife with me on this one, it'll be her first big CH convention. You'll be amazed at what it's like to sit and talk with a bunch of people, and NEVER have to preface ANY of your conversations with what the hell a cluster headache is! You'll LOVE it. I promise.

Joe

Guiseppi wrote on Jan 5^th, 2009 at 5:22pm:

Monica, I'm dragging my wife with me on this one, it'll be her first big CH convention. You'll be amazed at what it's like to sit and talk with a bunch of people, and NEVER have to preface ANY of your conversations with what the hell a cluster headache is! You'll LOVE it. I promise. Joe

Wait... what's a "cluster headache"?

I think I had one of those once.   ;)

Only 9 more days.  Woohooo!!!!!

HI,

I have never been to a gathering. In fact, I have never met someone else with cH.  I would like to go, but I am in a cluster now, and I don't know how to handle traveling with oxygen and airplanes ( I have never attempted it before) I would try with Imitrex alone, but I'm down to 5 shots, and no more until next month.  Does anyone have experience / do you know how to do it?

Thank You

SonnyJack,  you MUST come!

If you have never met others, here is one of the greatest chances to meet a whole bunch of blithering idiots really super people!

And don't worry about being in cycle.  I am chronic, so I am ALWAYS in cycle, and I never let that stop me!

As far as the abortives go, you will not be able to bring oxygen with you on the plane.  Just use the Imitrex, in case you need it on the plane.  Once you get there, we will have oxygen there for you to use.  And, it is possible that someone will find the Imitrex that you lost, so that you will have enough to last through the month.

If it is at all possible, PLEASE come!  You will gain SO much by going!  I can't stress it enough:  COME!!!

I look forward to meeting you!

Chuck

PS:  When you come, bring your own regulator and mask.  Oxygen tanks will be there for you to use.  It will be easier that way.

Is anyone coming Wed or earlier or are most of ya'll coming in Thurs or Fri?


Jim

JDH wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 10:19am:

Is anyone coming Wed or earlier or are most of ya'll coming in Thurs or Fri?

I am flying in on Wednesday.  I believe Bill (Racer) is, also.

Chuck

We should be there by lunch Thursday.

ClusterChuck wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 11:41am:

I am flying in on Wednesday.  I believe Bill (Racer) is, also. Chuck

It sounds like Wednesday is the 'clothing optional' day.  


Hmmm... just recalled that the 16th is my birthday.  Gotta figure out who throws a better party... hometowners or a bunch of drunk o2-suckers.   [smiley=me&mb.gif]

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Hmmm... just recalled that the 16th is my birthday.  Gotta figure out who throws a better party... hometowners or a bunch of drunk o2-suckers.

The answer is obvious.  ;)


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Lobster wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 12:52pm:

a bunch of drunk o2-suckers.

I would be leery of any of those O₂ suckers ...  Rumor has it that they are a pretty strange group of misfits ...

Approach with EXTREME caution!

Chuck

Bee-Yull........where in the hell do you find those videos??? ;D ;D ;D

Joe

I stopped by the hotel on the way home tonight and got a mini tour from one of the staff. She showed me one of the rooms and their decent. I think she said 80% have a microwave and fridge. There are several different size hospitality rooms we can use and of course the bar..
They have a shuttle which will take anywhere within 3 miles of the place. They don’t run to the Casinos, which are about 5 miles west, but she said they run their own shuttle.
If there's anything I can do for anyone in advance let me know.
See you soon

Jim

sniff-sniff... have a great...sniff, time....sniff sniff...all of youse.

   WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :'(

I'm coming next year damnit.    Jimi is driving me, limo style.

I know I said this in another thread Bill, but pics of Callico and echo are mandatory.   O.K.?

Linda_Howell wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 10:09pm:

I know I said this in another thread Bill, but pics of Callico and echo are mandatory.   O.K.?

I think I can handle that.  ;)

If there's anything I can do for anyone in advance let me know.
See you soon

Jim

Dude you rock! ;)

Joe

Thanks for checking on the rooms Jim. I was a little afraid that the rooms might not be very good at $59 a night, but it sounds like it will be ok.


So they will let us use a hospitality room?  Any charge? Can you smoke in there? I hope you warned her about what is about to converge on their property next week. :)

Linda_Howell wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 10:09pm:

sniff-sniff... have a great...sniff, time....sniff sniff...all of youse.    WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

WOOHOO!!!!


Linda is NOT going to be there!!!  I can have a GOOD time without her picking on me!

(I can pick on her, cuz she has to be nice to me ... heehee)

Chuck


(In reality, Linda, you KNOW I am going to miss you, dear ... DAMN!!!  I wish you could make it!)  (Just don't tell anyone how I really feel!)

NEXT WEEK at this time, I will be checked in the hotel room!

Jimi wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 10:45pm:

Thanks for checking on the rooms Jim. I was a little afraid that the rooms might not be very good at $59 a night, but it sounds like it will be ok.

well it ain't the Hilton but the rooms were comparable to the place in Davenport



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So they will let us use a hospitality room?  Any charge? Can you smoke in there? I hope you warned her about what is about to converge on their property next week. :)

Yep, she's been warned.  ;D
There's a different girl who originally booked this and she's going to call me tomorrow so I'll get all the info about the hospitality rooms then. Unfortunately she said the bar and smoking rooms were the only places we can smoke.
Guess it's the sign of the times  :-X


ClusterChuck wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 10:48pm:

NEXT WEEK at this time, I will be checked in the hotel room!

they've started running scrolls across the bottom of the tv screen warning people  ;D

W00T!!!1!  I should be getting my (meager) student loan money ETF'd on Monday...
okay, two questions:

1) is anybody from texas driving up?  And would wanna share driving expenses?

2) I'll be alone, so...anybody wanna share a room?  I PROMISE I don't snore too loud.

(I'd say I was afraid to sleep alone because of Chuck, but from what I've read lately I don't have the equipment to worry about it.  ;) )

P.S. I just read the "I'm bored, let's fight" thread, and I INSIST on a replay!!!  ;D

UnderTheRadar wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 11:25pm:

(I'd say I was afraid to sleep alone because of Chuck, but from what I've read lately I don't have the equipment to worry about it.  ;) )

Ya jes ain't gots the right plumbing, dear !!!

Besides are you sure you want to sleep in the same room as a hot sexy naked old gay guy?   LOL!

Chuck

What is the phone # for reservations and the code for the $59 rooms?

Guess I shall be booking for Friday & Saturday evening.  Considered driving home Saturday night, but I have a feeling you guys will be holding me down and pouring drinks down my throat, so that is likely a poor idea.  

Was seeking a pic of a cheap hotel room, but found this instead, which is what I expect to be doing about 0400 Saturday morning:
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Lobster wrote on Jan 8^th, 2009 at 12:55am:

I have a feeling you guys will be holding me down and pouring drinks down my throat,

OK, who let the cat out of the bag, as to what our game plan was?  Hmmm ?? ?? ??

Here is your info, my friend:

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I just got an email and our group block is in.  The group code is CHG. (I'm assuming that is what we tell them when we call in for reservations) Best Western Airport Plaza Inn 4530 N. Lindbergh Blvd. Bridgeton, MO 63044 Phone: 314-731-3800 Fax: 314-731-3530 START PRINTPAGEMultimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to or END PRINTPAGE Our rate should be $59.00 for each night, please double check when you reserve your room. SEE YOU IN ST. LOUIS!!!!

Only SIX more days to go!!!

Are we there yet??  Huh??

Chuck

Linda_Howell wrote on Jan 7^th, 2009 at 10:09pm:

sniff-sniff... have a great...sniff, time....sniff sniff...all of youse.    WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :'( I'm coming next year damnit.    Jimi is driving me, limo style. I know I said this in another thread Bill, but pics of Callico and echo are mandatory.   O.K.?

I try not to be photgraphed if at all possible.  Usually I have to hold numbers in front of my chest when i do so.  Also, I may be wanted in seven other states. ;)

Wish you were coming Linda.

Jerry

Lobster- you expect to be sitting on some sick girl's back while she barfs? WOOHOOO!!  Kiiiiiiiink-yyyyy!!!  :D

hehehe....seriously, I damn near peed myself when I saw that pic...I saw it ages ago, and it totally sums up the attitude of a cat!!!

AND you have the awesomest avatar around!!!

"Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb."  ;D

DJ and I are leaving Sunday, staying over night in KC, then heading to St. Louis.  We will be staying with friends Mon-Wed and then head over to the hotel on Wed or Thursday.

Jean normally gets there a day before everyone else, not sure about this time!

Can't wait to see you all there!!

P.S. I am waiting on an email from Anthony letting me know what he will have for O2 from one of the distributors.  When I know I will carry it on.

Does anyone have a preference as to which night we have dinner at Rigazzi's?  I was thinking Sat. around 7:00.  I figure I'll make the reservations for 25 in smoking if that is ok.    Let me know differently if needed.

Jeannie

Saturday is when we all usually go out. Do you think 6 would be too early?

I can make it 6:00.  Sure!  Do you think 25 will be enough?

Jeannie

I would make it for 30. When you call them you can tell them that is number is fluid and may be 25 or 30 and see if that is a problem. It probably won't be. Thanks Jeannie for doing this.

BTW...I'm old and don't like to drive in a large city at night.  I need to ride with somebody to the restaurant. 8-)

Sounds good to me!  Can't wait to see you all!!!

Beth

I'm sure it won't be a problem.  We are friends with several of the wait staff there.  They are pretty laid back.  

I'm happy to do it! I'll make the reservations tomorrow when I'm there for my weekly dinner!  


I hope no one minds cigar smoke.  My husband smokes them.

Jeannie

Shit shit shit shit shit!  Gary and I are raising money for a company based out of St. Louis and we SHOULD go there!  The man NEEDS to meet you people! (Scary as that may sound).

SOMEONE MUST TAKE PICTURES AND POST THEM (with names attached please!)  Please, please, please, please, please?

Have an extra great time - and safe trips everyone, OK?

Laurie

Sure wish you guys could be here!  I got lucky.   It is practically in my back yard!

We travel once a year... to visit family in Tennessee  and then on to the beach.   Our budget and work schedules don't allow for more than that.

We should all get together in Myrtle Beach in the summer.  THAT would be fun!  

Jeannie

BTW...I'm old and don't like to drive in a large city at night.  I need to ride with somebody to the restaurant.  (what Jimi said)We also would like to ride with somebody...

Please put us down for 3 for dinner on Saturday night.

When I am at the meet and greet, I need a few lessons on inserting other individuals responses, etc, (Racer1 or someone?)

Lee, Diane and Matt

UnderTheRadar wrote on Jan 8^th, 2009 at 2:50am:

hehehe....seriously, I damn near peed myself when I saw that pic...I saw it ages ago, and it totally sums up the attitude of a cat!!!

I resemble that remark!!!  >:(
;)
Cat

eta the wink...forgot that words don't always come across the way they are meant when using written words on a message board...

Put me down for dinner!

Are we there yet???  How much longer??? Huh???  Huh???

Can't wait!

Jerry

For those who will be needing Oxygen, please see the thread " St. Louis Needs" by Mrs. Deej. To advise her what you need.

Callico wrote on Jan 8^th, 2009 at 10:23pm:

Are we there yet???  How much longer??? Huh???  Huh???

Harrumph!!!

PIPE down back there!!!  Do I have to pull this car over?

You DON'T want me to pull this car over ...

Grumpy old fart Chuck

ClusterChuck wrote on Jan 8^th, 2009 at 11:24pm:

Callico wrote on Jan 8th, 2009 at 10:23pm: Are we there yet???  How much longer??? Huh???  Huh??? Harrumph!!! PIPE down back there!!!  Do I have to pull this car over? You DON'T want me to pull this car over ... Grumpy old fart Chuck

Not a problem Chuck, you just break out the psychotic astronaut kit (duct tape) and the silence will be golden (or silver if you can’t find gold duct tape)!

:-X :P :-X

I might be able to drive a few people, if they dont mind the 5 hour stop at a casino  :D

I dont mind cigar smoke, especially if they are shared  ;)

Won't we be a sight!!!  Oxygen huffin', cigar smokin' , beer guzzlin' Clusterf****!!!

Can't wait for you to see the Fishbowls at Rigazzi's!

Jeannie

All,
Sorry Joe and I can not make it this year but we really hope to meet all of you next year! We had to buy a new furnace for the home; it's too cold in Ohio to go without one!! BUUURRRRRR!!
Have safe trips and try to behave...no, that just sounds to boring!!  ;D ;D ;D
Monica and Joe

Monica wrote on Jan 9^th, 2009 at 10:20pm:

Sorry Joe and I can not make it this year but we really hope to meet all of you next year! We had to buy a new furnace for the home; it's too cold in Ohio to go without one!! BUUURRRRRR!!

What is this?  

Do you mean to tell us that you are substituting WARMTH and personal COMFORT for OUR COMPANY?? ?? ?? ??

Well, I never ... ... .. !!!  SUCH an insult !!!

I guess I have no choice but to accept it ... You will be missed!

Chuck

Only FIVE days to go!!!

Sending you all wishes for the happiest get together ever!  Sure do wish I could join y'all!

I'm in need of a few hundred cluster hugs and what better place to get them than at a huge meet and greet!!!!!  Damn, I'm nearly green with envy!

Please - post lots and lots of pictures but I'm okay if you "delete" anything showing Chuck in that bloody pink thong thingy!!! LOL!

Hugs to you all - and please hug one another from me!

Carol

Called the hotel this morning to change our reservation, we will be checking in on Wednesday now.

She told me we have 49 in our block!  (I'm assuming that means the total of night stays!)  Right on!


Leaving tomorrow!!!!  Wooooohoo!!!!!!!

Have a great time!!!
I just heard about this...serves me right for not coming around like I used to but don't think I can swing it.

Enjoy and hugs to all

:'( :'( :'(

yeah...me too Mel.    :'( :'( :'(

Bill, we're counting on you for daily pics ya, know?  Or even hourly.

Linda_Howell wrote on Jan 10^th, 2009 at 3:47pm:

Bill, we're counting on you for daily pics ya, know?  Or even hourly.

I'll do the best I can Linda. Promise.  ;)

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I'll do the best I can Linda. Promise.

I know you will Bill and of course I realize I am being selfish.  There's no way I expect you to not have fun and just sit at your lap-top all day and night down-loading and posting.   Just make certain you get one for me,  of Callico and Echo like you promised.  Thank you in advance.   ;D

Linda_Howell wrote on Jan 10^th, 2009 at 3:47pm:

yeah...me too Mel.    :'( :'( :'( Bill, we're counting on you for daily pics ya, know?  Or even hourly.

You're not coming Linda?  :'(
I was hoping so much to see you since it's been, well - Nashville 2004. Maybe I'll see you at the convention this year, since chances are good I will actually MAKE it this year. I'm still shocked that they picked St Louis for the January meet & greet. Does anyone know if Thomas & Gena, Ramon & Woobs, and Artonio wll be there?

Just 3 days to go!!!! Looks like I will go to the hotel Wednesday evening to see if I run into anybody.  If anyone attending the event wants my cellphone #, just PM me here on the board.

I'll be staying at a my best friend & bestest supporter's house at night, but hanging at the hotel for the duration (might get a room for Friday night though.) So, it looks like I'll try to get there Wednesday evening.
He told me, "Have a good time with your cluster pals." and I said, "What? You're not going to come with me?"

"Well, I figured you'd want to go by yourself." I told him, "Not a chance. When you can be there, I WANT you there." I mean c'mon, the dude has been helping me with battling the insurance company over covering my o2, provided alot of emotional support, not to mention has been there for me through some hardcore attacks, held me to keep me from beating my head on the ground, etc. I think he more than deserves to be there.

*I do have a favor to ask: Since I won't have a room at the hotel, if I get hit... can someone let me bail to their room to suck o2? I'll have my own tank with me. Just don't want to be sitting in the bar sucking on a tube looking like a freak.... oh wait, I already look like a freak.  :P
You know what I mean though. It'd be greatly appreciated.  ;)

The adrenaline/ excitement factor hit me today like a wave, or a rush of blood to the head so to speak. I can't WAIT!!!

:D

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

big HUGZZ to the peeps not able to go!!!! [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]

Melissa wrote on Jan 11^th, 2009 at 7:27pm:

big HUGZZ to the peeps not able to go!!!! [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]

That jes means there iz more booze fer the rest of us ...

ClusterChuck wrote on Jan 11^th, 2009 at 8:58pm:

Melissa wrote on Jan 11th, 2009 at 7:27pm: big HUGZZ to the peeps not able to go!!!! [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] That jes means there iz more booze fer the rest of us ...

Don't bother me, I don't drink! :P

Speaking of booze... how does that work?

Does the hotel have a bar that we will utilize, or is this a cooler-oriented fest?

As I am one of the locals (relatively speaking), I can help with the latter alternative if that is the case.

I plan to come up to the hotel on Friday evening.  Is there a bar or something there that we can meet at?   Or... should I roam the halls yelling "Clusterfolk..... come out and play!!!!"

I wish EVERYONE could be here!

Jeannie

Jeannie wrote on Jan 12^th, 2009 at 9:24am:

Or... should I roam the halls yelling "Clusterfolk..... come out and play!!!!" Jeannie

LMAO!!!!  I can't wait to meet you Jeannie.  I'll come out and play for sure!!!

My understanding is the hotel has a bar and allows customers to smoke there so I'd say that is where you'll find us.  ;)

Rock, if this place is like most others we'll be using the bar for beverages. If I find out different, I'll let ya know.

B

;D  I can't wait to meet you either!    Have a safe trip here!  All of you!!!!

Jeannie

Racer1_NC wrote on Jan 12^th, 2009 at 10:29am:

My understanding is the hotel has a bar and allows customers to smoke there so I'd say that is where you'll find us.  ;) Rock, if this place is like most others we'll be using the bar for beverages. If I find out different, I'll let ya know. B

Do they have a hospitality room we could use that would allow drinking and smoking AND Chuck?

Otherwise, I'll be arriving Friday night (probably) and I'll look for people smoking and drinking at the bar.  :D

The way I understand it is that while there may be a hospitality room you can drink in, the only place that allows you to smoke is the bar.

Jimi wrote on Jan 12^th, 2009 at 12:20pm:

The way I understand it is that while there may be a hospitality room you can drink in, the only place that allows you to smoke is the bar.

Also the way I understand it Jimi.

Sue and are taking care of the Hospitality room for Thursday and Friday and hopefully someone can get it for Sat and Sunday.....maybe a group effort?

It's supposed to be really cold this weekend so dress accordingly folks  ;)

OK, I just pulled up the weather for the time we are there ... For ME it is cold!  But according to Rolo and Skyhawk, they say it will be balmy ... (damn NOTHERNERS!)

Here is the link:

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Tonight
Jan 12
Mostly Cloudy / Wind   N/A  18°  20%

Tue
Jan 13
Partly Cloudy  22°  18°  0%

Wed
Jan 14
Few Snow Showers / Wind  39°  7°  30%

Thu
Jan 15
Partly Cloudy / Wind  13°  0°  0%

Fri
Jan 16
Mostly Cloudy  24°  18°  10%

Sat
Jan 17
Mostly Sunny  43°  27°  10%

Sun
Jan 18
Partly Cloudy  39°  27°  10%

Mon
Jan 19
Partly Cloudy  48°  27°  10%




It is getting CLOSE!!!

Chuck

What is sad is... it was in the 50's LAST week. This week the low is supposed to hit 0 degrees (which is the first time since '99 we've hit 0)

so yeah, come to St Louis dressed for DavCon.  ;D

Yeah...the weather has been crazy.  The high is supposed to be 13○ on Thursday but by Monday we'll be up to 48○.  


Jeannie

TxBasslady wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2008 at 11:57am:

UPDATED JANUARY 13, 2008 O.K. kids….here ya go: List of who’s gonna go: JACKIE & BLAKE……………………………….....................INDIANA TXBASSLADY………………………………...........................TEXAS D.J. & STEPHANIE……………………………….....................KANSAS RACER1_NC……………………………….................................NORTH CAROLINA JEN & PHIL………………………………...................................MICHIGAN JIMI & RUTHIE……………………………….............................KENTUCKY LADYLUV………………………………......................................ILLINOIS CLUSTERCHUCK………………………………........................NORTH CAROLINA CATLIND………………………………......................................NORTH CAROLINA JEANNIE……………………………….......................................MISSOURI GUISEPPI & CHRISTY………………………………..............CALIFORNIA KIRK & CHRIS………………………………............................ILLINOIS M.R………………………………..................................................MICHIGAN WOOBIE & RAMON………………………………....................ILLINOIS LASHULTZ & FAMILY………………………………...............WISCONSIN MIDWESTBETH………………………………............................ILLINOIS CARL D………………………………............................................MISSOURI SKYHAWK 5.……………………………......................................MICHIGAN ALIENSPACEBABE……………………………….....................WISCONSIN TERESA………………………………...........................................WISCONSIN JIMYHERTZ………………………………....................................WISCONSIN CALLICO………………………………........................................ILLINOIS FRAMCIRE.............................................................MISSOURI ROLAND...............................................................MINNESOTA JDH & SUE.............................................................MISSOURI KIMMIEDAWN81....................................................MISSOURI LOBSTER.................................................................ILLINOIS ECHO.....................................................................KANSAS List of possibles: TUCK………………………………..............................................ILLINOIS TARHEEL-BLUES……………………………….........................NORTH CAROLINA UNDERTHERADAR.................................................TEXAS DATE:   JANUARY 15th THRU JANUARY 18th, 2009 BEST WESTERN AIRPORT PLAZA INN & CONFERENCE CENTER 4530 N. LINDBERGH BLVD. BRIDGETON, MISSOURI 314-731-3800 AIRPORT CODE : STL                     RESERVATION  CODE (HOTEL)  FOR $59.OO RATE:   CHG  (thanks Steph) If I left someone off, let me know.    If you want to go and need to be added, let me know. This is a regularly scheduled MEET ‘N GREET.   THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL OUCH FUNCTION.

Updated as of today....

Jean

If you plan to attend the dinner Sat evening, please let me know in the Dinner in STL thread.  The smoking area in the restaurant is fairly small and I may need to reserve the entire area.  I'd like to let them know ASAP.  Thanks!

Jeannie

We'll be thinking about you.  It is only going to be 12 degrees in Columbia Saturday morning.  No sympathy here.  At least you will all be together.

Louise

TxBasslady wrote on Jan 13^th, 2009 at 11:16am:

TxBasslady wrote on Dec 22nd, 2008 at 11:57am: UPDATED JANUARY 13, 2008 O.K. kids….here ya go: List of who’s gonna go: JACKIE & BLAKE……………………………….....................INDIANA TXBASSLADY………………………………...........................TEXAS D.J. & STEPHANIE……………………………….....................KANSAS RACER1_NC……………………………….................................NORTH CAROLINA JEN & PHIL………………………………...................................MICHIGAN JIMI & RUTHIE……………………………….............................KENTUCKY LADYLUV………………………………......................................ILLINOIS CLUSTERCHUCK………………………………........................NORTH CAROLINA CATLIND………………………………......................................NORTH CAROLINA JEANNIE……………………………….......................................MISSOURI GUISEPPI & CHRISTY………………………………..............CALIFORNIA KIRK & CHRIS………………………………............................ILLINOIS M.R………………………………..................................................MICHIGAN WOOBIE & RAMON………………………………....................ILLINOIS LASHULTZ & FAMILY………………………………...............WISCONSIN MIDWESTBETH………………………………............................ILLINOIS CARL D………………………………............................................MISSOURI SKYHAWK 5.……………………………......................................MICHIGAN ALIENSPACEBABE……………………………….....................WISCONSIN TERESA………………………………...........................................WISCONSIN JIMYHERTZ………………………………....................................WISCONSIN CALLICO………………………………........................................ILLINOIS FRAMCIRE.............................................................MISSOURI ROLAND...............................................................MINNESOTA JDH & SUE.............................................................MISSOURI KIMMIEDAWN81....................................................MISSOURI LOBSTER.................................................................ILLINOIS ECHO.....................................................................KANSAS List of possibles: TUCK………………………………..............................................ILLINOIS TARHEEL-BLUES……………………………….........................NORTH CAROLINA UNDERTHERADAR.................................................TEXAS DATE:   JANUARY 15th THRU JANUARY 18th, 2009 BEST WESTERN AIRPORT PLAZA INN & CONFERENCE CENTER 4530 N. LINDBERGH BLVD. BRIDGETON, MISSOURI 314-731-3800 AIRPORT CODE : STL                     RESERVATION  CODE (HOTEL)  FOR $59.OO RATE:   CHG  (thanks Steph) If I left someone off, let me know.    If you want to go and need to be added, let me know. This is a regularly scheduled MEET ‘N GREET.   THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL OUCH FUNCTION. Updated as of today.... Jean

Jean, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but our dear friend, Woobie, posted this in another thread:


Woobie wrote on Jan 13^th, 2009 at 5:05am:

can't make it this year.... too broke this year. hell, even if it was in davenport, we couldnt make it... maybe next year... i'm gonna miss you guys. post lots of pics, please............... sad woobie :'(

ClusterChuck wrote on Jan 13^th, 2009 at 12:02pm:

TxBasslady wrote on Jan 13th, 2009 at 11:16am: [quote author=6F43795A4848575A5F423B0 link=1222985368/142#142 date=1229965033]Jean, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but our dear friend, Woobie, posted this in another thread:[/color][/b] [quote author=544C4C414A46230 link=1231446487/16#16 date=1231841104] can't make it this year.... too broke this year. hell, even if it was in davenport, we couldnt make it... maybe next year... i'm gonna miss you guys. post lots of pics, please............... sad woobie :'(

hang on I'm working on her  ;)

When everyone checks in please double check your room rate if you didn't make reservations within the "CHG" group code.  It is supposed to be $59.00/night!

Be there tomorrow!

:)

Mrs Deej wrote on Jan 13^th, 2009 at 5:22pm:

Be there tomorrow!

Me TOO!!!

WOOHOO!!!!!

Calm, sedate, laid-back Chuck

HI guys!

Yea... even if we had the money - we dont have the time off this year. Ramon doesnt get barely a day off anymore - and no one to cover him for his vacation time, and my job... we are so fuckered up that they halted all vacation time until "further notice".   So - i have a week off but I cant get it until "further notice"....

I DEEPLY appreciate the offer Jim and Sue.... and i would take you up on it if we could... believe me - i  need to get out of this snow and I need some clusterlove right now.... but we just cant.
Nothing's better for depression than clusterfriends...
Ramon's pissed about it - so we wont even tell him you offered, it'll just make him more mad that he cant use his vacation either.

I love you guys.

pleaseplease pleasepleaseplease... take a lot of pics... ok??

this sucks.

Love you guys!

woobs :'(

Ok, shutting down my 'puter, to pack up and head OUT THE DOOR!!!

Ready or not, St. Louis, HERE I COME!!!

Cool, calm, sedate Chuck

Hey Chuck ! ! ! !

Are you here yet...Are you here yet .....Are you here yet? ? ? ? ? ?

Jeannie wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 9:36am:

Hey Chuck ! ! ! ! Are you here yet...Are you here yet .....Are you here yet? ? ? ? ? ?

You'll know he's there when you hear the warning sirens spool up.  ;D

Racer1_NC wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 9:38am:

Jeannie wrote on Jan 14th, 2009 at 9:36am: Hey Chuck ! ! ! ! Are you here yet...Are you here yet .....Are you here yet? ? ? ? ? ? You'll know he's there when you hear the warning sirens spool up.  ;D

We'll be listening.

I just saw on the news they've already started advising people where to go to seek shelter  :o

Racer1_NC wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 9:38am:

You'll know he's there when you hear the warning sirens spool up.  ;D

Ah... too true....

JDH wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 9:53am:

Racer1_NC wrote on Jan 14th, 2009 at 9:38am: Jeannie wrote on Jan 14th, 2009 at 9:36am: Hey Chuck ! ! ! ! Are you here yet...Are you here yet .....Are you here yet? ? ? ? ? ? You'll know he's there when you hear the warning sirens spool up.  ;D We'll be listening. I just saw on the news they've already started advising people where to go to seek shelter  :o

Yes... I saw that too.  I have moved my lap top to the basement.  We are now away from all windows and doors. ;D    Having not met Chuck in person yet, I am heading everyone's warnings.

Jeannie

Jeannie, you'll know Chuck is there when you see a man in a kilt outside in the cold smoking.

Jeannie, you'll know Chuck is there when you see a man in a kilt outside in the cold smoking.

Thas sooooo messed up........ :-/

Joe

Linda:

What happened to this?

"Kindness, is gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us."

Jeannie, just look for the gin martini.  That's Chuck ;D ;D

Louise

Okay.......  When I hear the sirens, I'll come up from the basement and look for a man wearing a kilt, with a cigarette in one hand and a gin martini in the other.    Only then will I know that Chuck has indeed  made it safely to my city.   ;D


Hugs,
Jeannie, who is having a terrible day and in great need of some fun!

Quote:

Re: St. Louis in January Reply #313 - Today at 10:33am      Linda: What happened to this? "Kindness, is gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us."

Huh?   I wasn't being unkind.  When I showed up at the convention in Richmond...that is exactly what I saw.   Chuck in a black kilt, outside, smoking a cigarette.

Quote:

Huh?   I wasn't being unkind.  When I showed up at the convention in Richmond...that is exactly what I saw.   Chuck in a black kilt, outside, smoking a cigarette.

LOL!!!  Actually I thought you were serious!!! LOL!!!  Didn't seem unkind to me at all!

BTW, My best friend's husband just got a kilt.  I hear they don't wear anything under them. :o

Jeannie

Well, the bad news appears as official as it's going to get.  *sigh*

I will be unable to attend this year :( :(

Financial strains after the move and the accident followed by Christmas, Andrea's B'day and then 2 more B'days coming up in Feb. make it so I can't swing it this year.

I'm gonna miss everyone :( :(

I'll watch for pics though *sniff*

Cat

OMG!!!! Yet another side of Chuck, and I am sure there are many more to come.  Okay, I had not gotten the Kilt story.  I am just beginning to gather all the sides of Chuck, but he will have a martini too.  I'm not sure about the "not wearing anything under them part"  that may be TMI, or mttewts (more than the eyes want to see).

Louise

catlind wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 3:02pm:

Well, the bad news appears as official as it's going to get.  *sigh* I will be unable to attend this year

:'( :'( :'( :'(

Jeannie wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 9:36am:

Hey Chuck ! ! ! ! Are you here yet...Are you here yet .....Are you here yet? ? ? ? ? ?

For better, or for worse, I AM HERE!!!

Room 4180

Chuck

Okay...for those who haven't left yet, (or for those of you already there and still checking the board,) can anyone share a room?  Or even let me sleep on the floor?  I just don't want to be alone.. >sniff<   ::)  
-Paige

Ya never alone at a M&G!!  Get in the car and come on up!!!

hehehe...maybe I'll just "accidentally" get drunk and pass out in someone's room.   ;)

Check your PMs, Paige.

Paige.... Please come ........Please....Please...... Please..... Please.....!


Jeannie

I'm going!!!!!!  I got my ticket!!!!  


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Hooray!  my flight gets in Saturday at 4:30!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!  :D
-Paige

UnderTheRadar wrote on Jan 14^th, 2009 at 8:42pm:

Okay...for those who haven't left yet, (or for those of you already there and still checking the board,) can anyone share a room?  Or even let me sleep on the floor?  I just don't want to be alone.. >sniff<   ::)   -Paige

You can pass out in my room 8-)

I just hope I don't have to put on a strap-on and get Chuck drunk....
:D :D :D

Oh- I goofed- my plane gets in at 3:50 Saturday.  :D

Christy and I land at 6:30 Friday evening...and will be bringing as much warm San Diego air as we can fit in our luggage.......-2....WTF?????????? [smiley=angry.gif]

Joe

Guiseppi wrote on Jan 15^th, 2009 at 11:25am:

Christy and I land at 6:30 Friday evening...and will be bringing as much warm San Diego air as we can fit in our luggage.......-2....WTF?????????? [smiley=angry.gif] Joe

Something tells me the moose kuckle will be a bit smaller this year  ;D

-Dennis-

It is warming nicely here..... We are up to 8○. :P

Talked to Johnny last night.  He is headed to Whiting IN to deliver on Sat AM and thought we could possibly get together over the weekend.  He had forgotten LouCon was this weekend as he was not able to get off work.  HOWEVER, if all works right he will deliver Sat morn early and I'll meet up with him and he will ride down with me!  Might put me in a bit later than planned, but worth it to have him be able to join us.  

Here's hoping.
Jerry