slurryguy wrote:
> The subject of Papercreters getting together face-to-face has come up again. I endorse the philosophy. I see a wide variety of possibilities. For anyone that is SERIOUS about traveling to such an event, what are each of you interested in?
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> 1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how serious are you about attending a gathering?
> 1=(No interest)
> 10=(I'm already in my car and have withdrawn a wallet full of money to spend on expenses. Just tell me where I should book my airline flight!)
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> 2. Local/Regional Gathering? Definitely local, we are a farm with no outside help.
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> 3. Big National Convention? No
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> 4. Hands On "Work Day" where Papercreters gather to assist someone building a structure? That sounds good, but not too much work.
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> 5. Seminars, Classes, Slide Shows, Demonstrations, and such? If yes, who would you like to see as presenters? No
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> 6. Social Gathering where Papercreters gather for a meal and exchange stories and humor? This mixed with some real work would be great.
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> 7. How far would you be willing to travel? No more than a couple of hours, I need to do morning and evening chores.
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> 8. Do you want a "Full Service" gathering where Hotel and Meals are provided? Would you rather find your own place to stay and fend for yourself for meals? No, I am only interested in outdoor events where I can stay upwind of everyone. I have MCS so any other venue will make me sick.
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> 9. Would you like to see presentations from Professional/Commercial Vendors? No, why look at what I can not afford.
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> 10. How long would like the event to last? 4 to 6 hours at the longest.
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> 11. What other ideas do you have that you would like to be considered? What about pot luck meals? They are standard fare in Texas and seem to work very well. Before my MCS got so bad, I went camping with about 60 women once a year, all meals were pot luck. Made for a cheap, wonderful weekend. But we did have a stipulation againsts bought food, must be homemade. A smorgasborg of take out is not my idea of good eats.
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Bright Blessings,
Kim
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