Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) My DH who usually likes to goad me has been quite sympathetic. This on top of crushing my thumb just might send me over the edge...... At least the boys' quarterly reports are nearly finished...... Even soccer is canceled tomorrow so not even that to make my mind off the canceled convention..... Edited April 3, 2011 by Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so sorry for you all! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Totally. I might have to go to his forum and beg. Angela, you should seriously do it. The address on the RFWP site is showing them in Unionville, NY. It couldn't hurt to find out what it would take to get him here or Philly, right? I mean, the answer might be "an audience of 12,000" or it might be, "What the hey--pay for my expenses and buy me lunch." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 My DH who usually likes to goad me has been quite sympathetic. This on top of crushing my thumb just might send me over the edge...... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 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!!! Seriously. I didn't really need to buy anything at the conference. I just wanted to see SWB and MCT speak. Wasn't really all that interested in the other speakers even (although I might've snuck in to see Andrew Kern and Zacarro, but if Uhura can bring along her copy of LToW, that would go a long way to putting a band-aid on that :tongue_smilie:) I need this conference this year. This has also been a really tough homeschooling year for me, and next year might be my last year homeschooling my older two (high school) - I need inspiration/support/kick in the pants now. :( Seriously, I would come down there for just MCT and SWB. And we could all have a big party at the hotel. :D And we could all bring our curriculum along and show it to each other in lieu of the exhibit hall - I mean among us, we've got to have just about everything. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :crying::crying: NO!!! I so needed this getaway!! Now I desperately need a Plan B. ((sigh)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 i'm using a cell phone this weekend and can't navigate much. Why does this feel like an April Fools day joke ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :crying: I passed up several conventions that were closer just so I could go to this one. *sniff* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I would so love it if we could still all get together that same week. I'll bring CPO science and K12 Human Odyssey :D Could we meet at an Embassy Suites or similar place? That way we could sleep multiple people per room, eat the really nice breakfast buffet, enjoy the manager's reception (drinks and snacks) in the evening, and perhaps pay for the use of a conference room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Wise Bauer Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got to talk to the owner of Royal Fireworks Press quite a bit this weekend. What a lovely gracious man...and I think he'd probably be up for some sort of alternative. You should definitely get in touch with them. SWB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck 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 Ugh, don't even get me started on the dang casino issue!!! Have they considered moving it just a wee bit outside the city...like to the Lancaster Convention Center??? *hint, hint* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Seriously. I didn't really need to buy anything at the conference. I just wanted to see SWB and MCT speak. Wasn't really all that interested in the other speakers even (although I might've snuck in to see Andrew Kern and Zacarro, but if Uhura can bring along her copy of LToW, that would go a long way to putting a band-aid on that :tongue_smilie:) I need this conference this year. This has also been a really tough homeschooling year for me, and next year might be my last year homeschooling my older two (high school) - I need inspiration/support/kick in the pants now. :( Seriously, I would come down there for just MCT and SWB. And we could all have a big party at the hotel. :D And we could all bring our curriculum along and show it to each other in lieu of the exhibit hall - I mean among us, we've got to have just about everything. :tongue_smilie: I was bringing LTOW - the 4th edition! Actually, it's Kalmia's so I should say We were bringing it. Seriously, if we can get MCT and SWB to meet us in Philly, I'll be there!!! Let's start a thread at the MCT yahoo group if someone hasn't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Seriously, if we can get MCT and SWB to meet us in Philly, I'll be there!!! Let's start a thread at the MCT yahoo group if someone hasn't already. Ditto! I'll pack my bags now for the chance to hear SWB again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Seriously, if we can get MCT and SWB to meet us in Philly, I'll be there!!! Let's start a thread at the MCT yahoo group if someone hasn't already. Please, please, please only suggest the same dates! I'm being selfish--the other weekends in June are full with high-school-graduation-related events. SWB and MCT were the only speakers that interested me. If we can also recreate a "vendors' hall" by bringing various curricula and books, I'd be over the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Please, please, please only suggest the same dates! I'm being selfish--the other weekends in June are full with high-school-graduation-related events. SWB and MCT were the only speakers that interested me. If we can also recreate a "vendors' hall" by bringing various curricula and books, I'd be over the moon. Well, we know we're all free that weekend (and so are the speakers) - a lot of people have already booked their rooms - yes, let's stick to the same dates. Maybe we could get one conference room at the hotel, have MCT to come up for one day and give talks in it, SWB to come up for a second day and give talks in it, and on the third day lay out whatever curriculum we've all brought around the room and browse. If we could get the hotel to continue offering the discounted rate - I'm sure they'd rather do that than give us all refunds. I just hope if that happens I can still get my friends to come - I was counting on sharing the hotel room and gas/driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Ok, I didn't see a thread at the MCT forum so I posted a message asking him if he would consider it. Has anyone sent a message to SWB? Can we have a show of hands of exactly how many would go for the exact same dates as the conference. Please post only once. Use this :auto: smiley and I will count only posts with that in so that there isn't any confusion w/ other discussion. I gave MCT the link to this thread so he can see how many are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Is it worth looking into other, possibly cheaper hotels? I have a $98 room at the Marriott just a mile or two away from the convention center. I could maybe call them and see what their rates are on meeting rooms. Or does most everyone want to stick with the Radisson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 cheaper is better as long as it doesn't have bed bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Is it worth looking into other, possibly cheaper hotels? I have a $98 room at the Marriott just a mile or two away from the convention center. I could maybe call them and see what their rates are on meeting rooms. Or does most everyone want to stick with the Radisson? I kind of like the idea of having everyone in one place - and aren't a lot of people already booked? Although I can't afford it anyway if I can't share a room - and if I am sharing the price difference won't be that much for me. I've been postponing telling my friends this has hit the fan - I'm really hoping it can re-gel in a way that they can still get excited about coming. I know they were also really mostly interested in MCT and SWB - and a weekend away from the kids. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carrie12345 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Well, with this new kerf/l/uffle, I had decided to put the money ds and I would have spent toward a different trip. However, I *might* be able to swing it for myself if I had a roommate. I have to be upfront and call myself out as a relapsed smoker though, and I know that can be difficult for others even when a hotel room is "smoke-free". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :auto: I'm also happy to help organize, however I can be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Does anybody know if businesses (like RFWP) that have to fly around a lot (for conventions) get special prices on airfare? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gretchen in NJ 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! :eek:No!:eek: :crying::crying:I was so looking forward to going.: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 got to talk to the owner of Royal Fireworks Press quite a bit this weekend. What a lovely gracious man...and I think he'd probably be up for some sort of alternative. You should definitely get in touch with them. SWB OH SWB! Your post was at the end of the page and I missed it. I have posted a note to MCT at his message board and will email Dr. K. Would you be up to joining us? I know you have a family member ill but we would so love to see you for just one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Has anyone else noticed that GHC may have been taken off of the center's calendar, but later events have not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Well, just checked that web site. No SWB. Oh, well ... I take back the suggestion. (Otherwise, still a great conference.) Yeah, why aren't they going to be there??? Last year they were not invited to speak, but they had a booth and they had their own workshops across the street that a lot of people attended. Half the reason I go to HEAV is to buy my WTM materials for the year, and this year they won't be there. I would love to know why... Edited April 3, 2011 by Hedgehogs4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I have news! Rachel from RFWP said that they have seen our thread and are very touched by our enthusiasm. Dr. Kemnitz, owner of RFWP which publishes MCTLA, will be contacting me to discuss what can be done!!! But there is the possibility, according to Rachel, that this might happen!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhunandFonics Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 RFWP also posted to their Facebook page that they are trying to arrange an alternative!! WooHoo! I am so happy for everyone! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Wow wow WOW!!!! That is amazing! I'm afraid to get my hopes up too high ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm verklempt. How wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperch Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 That's wonderful news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 NOOOOO!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Can I just add that if anyone has connections to Christopher Perrin (CAP) and the Sizzle Bop lady I would looooove to hear them too. Just thought I'd throw that out there. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annettemarie Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Great news! We were planning on staying with family in Lancaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithical Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Can SWB and company of Peace Hill Press and even Olive Branch Books join in the fun?? (just throwing it out there!!) :) ~liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Can I just add that if anyone has connections to Christopher Perrin (CAP) and the Sizzle Bop lady I would looooove to hear them too. Just thought I'd throw that out there. :D Who are they? "splain. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Can SWB and company of Peace Hill Press and even Olive Branch Books join in the fun?? (just throwing it out there!!) :) Yes, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yay!! I'm so proud of you guys!! I have been out all day, and though I could see that people were talking about actually doing something with SWB and MCT, I couldn't respond. I love it! Let's do it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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