Luckymama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Oh NO!!!! I'm just seeing this now! I planned my early summer around it as well. I think I'm going to start crying :( Me too. I really really really want to see books and meet fellow WTMers. Where on earth could they find convention space this close to the date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 My husband took leave time for this. ARGH! My best friend lives in Cincy and I was ****this close**** to going this weekend at the last minute. Why oh why didn't I do it?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Me too. I really really really want to see books and meet fellow WTMers. Where on earth could they find convention space this close to the date? :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annettemarie Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Oh, this is so disappointing. I was going to register on Monday. :( Can someone give me the name of the FB page so I can like it and get any updates? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We just finished at the Cincy convention. We broke an all-time sales record; it was great! Anyway, there was a vendor meeting Thursday night. According to the organizers, the Philly convention center is closing (as in ceasing to operate). There was a clause in the contract that allowed them to do so even with the convention already booked. Brennan said they've found a place to do it about 20 minutes up the road, but it's not available in 2011. He's already booked it for 2012, though. All vendors and registrants will get refunds. My understanding is that the event will not happen at all this summer, but is on for 2012. The situation has NOTHING to do with the kerfluffle. It has to do with the convention hall closing down. We're disappointed, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Though the Tigger in me is hoping the guy Capt Uhura spoke with was right, and there's just a change of venue... Completely off topic. I had to read this sentence a couple times before my brain worked correctly. It's been a rough day and all I could see in my head were Disney characters on the Enterprise. I need to go to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We just finished at the Cincy convention. We broke an all-time sales record; it was great! Yea! Good to hear vendors are doing well at the conventions. Anyway, there was a vendor meeting Thursday night. According to the organizers, the Philly convention center is closing (as in ceasing to operate). There was a clause in the contract that allowed them to do so even with the convention already booked. Brennan said they've found a place to do it about 20 minutes up the road, but it's not available in 2011. He's already booked it for 2012, though. All vendors and registrants will get refunds. My understanding is that the event will not happen at all this summer, but is on for 2012. The situation has NOTHING to do with the kerfluffle. It has to do with the convention hall closing down. How terribly disappointing for everyone! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Completely off topic. I had to read this sentence a couple times before my brain worked correctly. It's been a rough day and all I could see in my head were Disney characters on the Enterprise. I need to go to bed. It's true! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm really sorry for all of you! I live toooo far away to be affected by this, I just wanted to tell Capt Uhura that I hope your thumb heals QUICKLY! That sounds awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We just finished at the Cincy convention. We broke an all-time sales record; it was great! Anyway, there was a vendor meeting Thursday night. According to the organizers, the Philly convention center is closing (as in ceasing to operate). There was a clause in the contract that allowed them to do so even with the convention already booked. Brennan said they've found a place to do it about 20 minutes up the road, but it's not available in 2011. He's already booked it for 2012, though. All vendors and registrants will get refunds. My understanding is that the event will not happen at all this summer, but is on for 2012. The situation has NOTHING to do with the kerfluffle. It has to do with the convention hall closing down. We're disappointed, too! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Completely off topic. I had to read this sentence a couple times before my brain worked correctly. It's been a rough day and all I could see in my head were Disney characters on the Enterprise. I need to go to bed. Well, if you knew MY brain, you'd be relieved to know that is not an unlikely scenario. :D Okay, y'all. So if that's the word--let's do our own. Same weekend, no? Who's in?? Who's in the PHL area to help organize? Let's do it!!!! Count me in for the planning team. I promise not to bake cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We just finished at the Cincy convention. We broke an all-time sales record; it was great! Anyway, there was a vendor meeting Thursday night. According to the organizers, the Philly convention center is closing (as in ceasing to operate). There was a clause in the contract that allowed them to do so even with the convention already booked. Brennan said they've found a place to do it about 20 minutes up the road, but it's not available in 2011. He's already booked it for 2012, though. All vendors and registrants will get refunds. My understanding is that the event will not happen at all this summer, but is on for 2012. The situation has NOTHING to do with the kerfluffle. It has to do with the convention hall closing down. We're disappointed, too! Oh no... :willy_nilly::svengo::banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I Googled a bit, and it seems they just got approval to turn the Convention Center into a casino. Perhaps they are closing to get started on the conversion. Pa. high court OKs King of Prussia casino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I Googled a bit, and it seems they just got approval to turn the Convention Center into a casino. Perhaps they are closing to get started on the conversion. Pa. high court OKs King of Prussia casino That makes sense...Sad, but it makes sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 It's really such a shame. GHC has spent thousands on advertising they can't recoup. We'll get refunds, but they'll only get their money back from the venue. The ad dollars are gone in the wind, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We just finished at the Cincy convention. We broke an all-time sales record; it was great! Anyway, there was a vendor meeting Thursday night. According to the organizers, the Philly convention center is closing (as in ceasing to operate). There was a clause in the contract that allowed them to do so even with the convention already booked. Brennan said they've found a place to do it about 20 minutes up the road, but it's not available in 2011. He's already booked it for 2012, though. All vendors and registrants will get refunds. My understanding is that the event will not happen at all this summer, but is on for 2012. The situation has NOTHING to do with the kerfluffle. It has to do with the convention hall closing down. We're disappointed, too! I can't even express how disappointed I am. I've been looking forward to this convention since last year when I read the great reviews of the Cincinnati conference and thought I might be able to go there in 2011. I think I may have to take to bed early tonight :( I really, REALLY wish we could have known sooner. I literally would have dropped everything and gone straight to Cincinnati instead. Erin, thank you so much for posting this. It's a huge relief to know that it's not kerfluffle-related. It's the only thing that makes me happy about the news! It's also a huge relief not to have to wait until Monday to find out. I really appreciate you sharing your inside info with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I Googled a bit, and it seems they just got approval to turn the Convention Center into a casino. Perhaps they are closing to get started on the conversion. Pa. high court OKs King of Prussia casino OK, so who else can envision a Homeschool Convention & Casino weekend? :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Erin, thank you so much for posting this. It's a huge relief to know that it's not kerfluffle-related. It's the only thing that makes me happy about the news! It's also a huge relief not to have to wait until Monday to find out. I really appreciate you sharing your inside info with us. No problem! Sometimes it's good to have friends in low places!:lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 It's really such a shame. GHC has spent thousands on advertising they can't recoup. We'll get refunds, but they'll only get their money back from the venue. The ad dollars are gone in the wind, though. :sad: I didn't think about that...No possibility for somewhere else at another time this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 According to the organizers, the Philly convention center is closing (as in ceasing to operate). There was a clause in the contract that allowed them to do so even with the convention already booked. Brennan said they've found a place to do it about 20 minutes up the road, but it's not available in 2011. He's already booked it for 2012, though. All vendors and registrants will get refunds. My understanding is that the event will not happen at all this summer, but is on for 2012. Bummer. Well, I guess I don't need to try and decide about a road trip from Canada anymore. I was looking forward to seeing CleoQc again, and meeting Capt_Uhura and MommyFaithe and all the rest of you if we had a meet-up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 OK, so who else can envision a Homeschool Convention & Casino weekend? :party: No problem! Sometimes it's good to have friends in low places!:lol::lol::lol: :lol: Thank you both for that, I needed the laughs badly! Bummer. Well, I guess I don't need to try and decide about a road trip from Canada anymore. I was looking forward to seeing CleoQc again, and meeting Capt_Uhura and MommyFaithe and all the rest of you if we had a meet-up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grouphug: :( So was I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I know! I might even have to invite her here! If you do, I will come. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 A casino? Oy vey! I'm very disappointed. We have to do something, don't you think? I really needed this conference. I had high hopes. I was looking forward to everything--the long trair ride with a good book, meeting my roommies, hearing Zacarro, SWB, Circe, et al. Using the hotel gym, eating a buffet breakfast alone (or even better with other interesting people who can get their own plates!), seeing all the books and materials, having late night powwows with experienced homeschoolers, taking SWB with other WTMers out for some fun, taking the train home to my beauties, letting my DH take complete charge of the circus for three days (which he would be great at at and love). Darn it! Really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm really sorry for all of you! I live toooo far away to be affected by this, I just wanted to tell Capt Uhura that I hope your thumb heals QUICKLY! That sounds awful. Thanks MSPolly....honestly, it hurts really badly. How can such a small appendage hurt so badly? And I'm typing the boys quarterly report so that's not helping. But the advil is kicking in! Better living through chemistry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Bummer. Well, I guess I don't need to try and decide about a road trip from Canada anymore. I was looking forward to seeing CleoQc again, and meeting Capt_Uhura and MommyFaithe and all the rest of you if we had a meet-up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grouphug: I think I'm going to cry........ I'm so disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Are folks sure the event is canceled, rather than perhaps relocated? (Not sure if that was clear in the thread above...) I would hate to have folks assume the worst if the convention people can scramble and pull it together. There are a ton of hotels and such in the area; for example we were at the Philly Convention Center last weekend and it was both huge and fairly empty, not to mention easier to get to from the airport, *and* right across the street from a Most Amazing farmer's market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applesing Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Oh, I am so sad for all of you who were planning to go to this convention! Cancelling it is like cancelling Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Are folks sure the event is canceled, rather than perhaps relocated? (Not sure if that was clear in the thread above...) I would hate to have folks assume the worst if the convention people can scramble and pull it together. There are a ton of hotels and such in the area; for example we were at the Philly Convention Center last weekend and it was both huge and fairly empty, not to mention easier to get to from the airport, *and* right across the street from a Most Amazing farmer's market. My understanding is it is "relocated" to another venue next year...So it is cancelled for this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Are folks sure the event is canceled, rather than perhaps relocated? (Not sure if that was clear in the thread above...) I would hate to have folks assume the worst if the convention people can scramble and pull it together. There are a ton of hotels and such in the area; for example we were at the Philly Convention Center last weekend and it was both huge and fairly empty, not to mention easier to get to from the airport, *and* right across the street from a Most Amazing farmer's market. According to Brennan Dean (the guy behind GHC), it's cancelled. He said he was unable to relocate this year. He did say that next year's venue has already been reserved, though. It's on in 2012. He said the next location is "just 20 minutes up the road." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Oh no! :( I really wish I would have gone to Cincy. DH and I couldn't decide which one to go to, and I thought it would be easier to get away in June. We had a whole week planned around it. :( If I had only known a week ago, I would have gone to Ohio. This is so, so disappointing. Now I have to break the news to DH. I hope he can change his business meetings he had arranged in Philly. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I think I'm going to cry........ I'm so disappointed. :iagree::iagree::crying::crying::crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I would have gone to Cinncy as well. I'm just devastated. It was something I was really looking forward to after having a rough year HSing, I figured it would rejuvenate me. I was so looking forward to hearing SWB, MCT, Zaccaro, Andrew Kern talk as well as check out curricula. And spend 3 days w/ my best buds and get to meet some fellow WTMers. And it's the first time I would be w/out my all 3 of my kids in 11 years. sad but true....it was the one thing I was really looking forward to.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) I was seeing this as a sabbatical, boot camp and girls night out all in one. Edited April 3, 2011 by yellowperch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but what about HEAV? It's in Richmond in early June. Great convention. Lots of speakers, vendors, and workshops. Just something to consider ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks MSPolly....honestly, it hurts really badly. How can such a small appendage hurt so badly? And I'm typing the boys quarterly report so that's not helping. But the advil is kicking in! Better living through chemistry! ...and such a NECESSARY appendage! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If you do, I will come. :D I wish I could! We really don't have the space. Maybe Melissa will do it. We should start working on her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekarl2 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but what about HEAV? It's in Richmond in early June. Great convention. Lots of speakers, vendors, and workshops. Just something to consider ... Well, just checked that web site. No SWB. Oh, well ... I take back the suggestion. (Otherwise, still a great conference.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I would have gone to Cinncy as well. I'm just devastated. It was something I was really looking forward to after having a rough year HSing, I figured it would rejuvenate me. I was so looking forward to hearing SWB, MCT, Zaccaro, Andrew Kern talk as well as check out curricula. And spend 3 days w/ my best buds and get to meet some fellow WTMers. And it's the first time I would be w/out my all 3 of my kids in 11 years. sad but true....it was the one thing I was really looking forward to.... I know exactly how you feel. I was very excited to hear SWB, MCT, etc...and to look through books in person. I had a list of things that I specifically wanted to see...and possibly buy. I couldn't get away by myself, so we decided to make a family trip out of it, and DH would have fun with the kids while I went to the conference. He has had a lot of business travel lately, and this was my chance to get out of town and do something that I really wanted to do. And then he arranged some business meetings to help finance the trip. :) It was all working out perfectly. This is just SO my luck. When I finally make some plans to do something for me, it doesn't happen. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I wish I could! We really don't have the space. Maybe Melissa will do it. We should start working on her! Maybe if I start cleaning now, I could do it by June :D We don't really have the space for more than 10-12 people either--at least, not all in the same room together. Honestly though, I think Rivka posted a great idea on another thread, about booking the cheapest party room/suite that we can somewhere and doing it there. Someone must know someone who has access to a community room. Oooohhh, wait! I just had a lightbulb moment--DH might be able to get us a room in one of his company's developments. I'll be right back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Just what this country needs, another casino :glare:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Why don't we all just book rooms in a Philadelphia hotel and get a conference room? We can meet workshop-style, and still get the breakfast buffet. We could invite a couple of speakers and vendors. It would be similar to the do-it yourself conferences we've been gabbing about, but sooner and with a couple of speakers. We know people don't have anything booked for those June days yet! We could call it a homeschool convergence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 YEs, let's do it! I think I can! I think I can! I think we can! I think we can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Just throwing this out there, but what about HEAV? It's in Richmond in early June. Great convention. Lots of speakers, vendors, and workshops. Just something to consider ... I don't see a single speaker on there that I'm interested in. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Why don't we all just book rooms in a Philadelphia hotel and get a conference room? We can meet workshop-style, and still get the breakfast buffet. We could invite a couple of speakers and vendors. It would be similar to the do-it yourself conferences we've been gabbing about, but sooner and with a couple of speakers. We know people don't have anything booked for those June days yet! We could call it a homeschool convergence. Very interested here! I live about 45 minutes away from Phillie so I'd be willing to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) I wish I could! We really don't have the space. Maybe Melissa will do it. We should start working on her! :lol: Ang, you made Dennis get out the tape measure and start moving furniture around! All I had to do was mention having something here, and he was on it. He thinks we could fit 25 or so people, with folding chairs in the living room/dining room, plus couch etc. He has deemed the downstairs schoolroom the "exhibitor hall" and pointed out that if we do something in the late spring/summer, we could also use the backyard (which is big and shady). So maybe we could...I'll stick in a pin in that. There's also a tiny li'l church around the corner from us (you probably pass it on the way to CW's house) that has a little hall they rent out, and there's the Italian-American club too. I do like yellowperch's idea of still doing something in Philly though, and I'd be willing to put up some money for that (as in, more than the $25 I spent on registration)--as long as someone is willing to bring Dynamic Literacy materials for me to look at! Edited April 3, 2011 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :( I really, REALLY wish we could have known sooner. I literally would have dropped everything and gone straight to Cincinnati instead. I would have literally dropped everything to drive out there with you. Seriously. I'm going to be grieving this for a little while. I have so many plans already in motion based on this convention. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :lol: Ang, you made Dennis get out the tape measure and start moving furniture around! All I had to do was mention having something here, and he was on it. He thinks we could fit 25 or so people, with folding chairs in the living room/dining room, plus couch etc. He has deemed the downstairs schoolroom the "exhibitor hall" and pointed out that if we do something in the late spring/summer, we could also use the backyard (which is big and shady). So maybe we could...I'll stick in a pin in that. I do like yellowperch's idea of still doing something in Philly though, and I'd be willing to put up some money for that (as in, more than the $25 I spent on registration)--as long as someone is willing to bring Dynamic Literacy materials for me to look at! Really? Seriously? Do it! Do it! Dennis is a hero!! And I would offer something...I don't know what...ummm...something...to get Michael Clay Thompson to come around here. I have to teach high school next fall, and I NEED THAT MAN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm going to be grieving this for a little while. Me too. Dennis has been comforting me all night, and not even mocking me a tiny bit for being so distraught about a conference. Really? Seriously? Do it! Do it! Dennis is a hero!! And I would offer something...I don't know what...ummm...something...to get Michael Clay Thompson to come around here. I have to teach high school next fall, and I NEED THAT MAN!!! How totally cool would that be???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Why don't we all just book rooms in a Philadelphia hotel and get a conference room? We can meet workshop-style, and still get the breakfast buffet. We could invite a couple of speakers and vendors. It would be similar to the do-it yourself conferences we've been gabbing about, but sooner and with a couple of speakers. We know people don't have anything booked for those June days yet! We could call it a homeschool convergence. That's brilliant. I'd be willing to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 How totally cool would that be???!!! Totally. I might have to go to his forum and beg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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