radiobrain Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just wondering who's going this year. Even though I have to teach 2 classes back to back on Saturday (so, I won't go Saturday) I think I might have a longer leash this year so I can actually do more than make a token appearance and dash off if there is a WTM meet-up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm all signed up! I think I may be able to do more of the meet-ups too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 When is it? We're due to be in Cincinnati in May and June. But my daughter is also having surgery then too. But maybe if its during a time when she is feeling well we could go around. Is there a link with info? I'd love to go to a homeschool convention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Never mind , its in April ,right? Won't be down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'll probably be attending. Not sure which day(s) though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'll be there. I have family in the area. Dh can't go, though. :) Is anyone else dreadfully curious and wondering how many other WTMers will be there? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have a wedding that weekend. :( I couldn't go last year because i had a nursing. I won't be able to go next year because i'll have a nursling. I was so bummed when I dicovered they were the same weekend. Can't miss the wedding- it's close family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have a wedding that weekend. :( I couldn't go last year because i had a nursing. I won't be able to go next year because i'll have a nursling. I was so bummed when I dicovered they were the same weekend. Can't miss the wedding- it's close family. You can take nurslings. :) I will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've gone the past two years, but I don't think I can do it this year. I might go just for a shopping day on Saturday, but not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm going! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You can take nurslings. :) I will be. Oh, I know. But I'd have to travel about 5 hours, then juggling a baby while manuvering through crowds. That just doesn't sound like a fun weekend. But de is getting older and I need to start thinking about high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I will be there - from Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Probably, but I'm not sure yet how long I'll be there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Oh, I know. But I'd have to travel about 5 hours, then juggling a baby while manuvering through crowds. That just doesn't sound like a fun weekend. But de is getting older and I need to start thinking about high school. I hear you there. I also am driving ~5 hours. I plan on bringing a baby carrier and mostly hitting up SWB and the booths. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I am not going this year due to lack of funds. :( It has nothing to do with what happened last year. If I had the money I would go. I hope you guys have a great time! Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 WELL, I will be going to either the Greenville convention or the Cincinnati one. We are looking to move *now* so if we move in the next 30 days like we want to then I will go to the Cincinnati one. If not then I will go to Greenville! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I will be there. Not sure if I'll be with family or friends yet, which will affect how much chance I have for a meetup. I wasn't going to go, but we're changing directions next year, and I need to find some new materials for ds9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'll be There! I'm staying downtown this year :D :D :D DH thinks I'm crazy. It's pretty much the high light of my year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Probably, but I'm not sure yet how long I'll be there.... :iagree: I think I may only go on Saturday so that I can buy curriculum. Too bad, I wanted to see some lectures, but I don't think it looks too promising this year. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I am not going this year for the first time since it started. I have found that I don't enjoy it as much now that it has gotten so big. I actually thought I would enjoy it more but I usually find myself just wandering the aisles and hiking 10 miles to go to sessions. I also don't feel the money invested to go (travel, hotels, food, conference fees) are really worth it to me since I already know what materials I am using from year to year and could easily just buy them on the Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Oh, I know. But I'd have to travel about 5 hours, then juggling a baby while manuvering through crowds. That just doesn't sound like a fun weekend. But de is getting older and I need to start thinking about high school. I hear you! Twice, I've brought foster babies with me (one year, the baby was 6 weeks and last year, it was 2 of the triplets we had-couldn't leave dh with 3 infants). It was never as enjoyable for me. And, there was no way I was going to stay in SWB workshop with a fussy infant. :D I'll be there this year sans babies. Really. Even if we get a placement, dh is on his own this year. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghanL Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I'm going! My mom took off work for Thursday & Friday so she can watch my kids for me all weekend. My husband always comes with me and it's pretty much the only time of year I can have his undivided attention to talk about homeschool-related stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Where do people meet up? At the SWB lectures? I went for hte first time last year, but only to the shopping. I am thinking about doing the lecture thing this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Can we plan it for Friday? My Thursday to Sunday "luxury weekend away" window :lol: has now shrunk to Friday and Saturday thanks to a school function, a meeting, and a wrestling tournament. :glare: I'm hanging on to Saturday, but I'm losing the fight. I may end up driving down Thursday late and having to come back Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanezomom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I went last year to shop. My mom and son came with me and we made a great 3 day trip out of it - Creation Museum and Newport Aquarium. We stayed at a place in KY called the Drawbridge Inn which had an indoor pool and a shuttle to the Creation Museum. I'm planning on it again this year because I'm looking ahead to higher grades and want to touch and sniff the curriculum. I wish Veritas Press would be there - I'll have to wait until the CHAP (Pennsylvania HS conf) to visit the Veritas open house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'd like to go, just trying to figure out the logistics. I just left DH for 2 days last week, so not sure if he's ready to be on his own again. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Can we plan it for Friday? My Thursday to Sunday "luxury weekend away" window :lol: has now shrunk to Friday and Saturday thanks to a school function, a meeting, and a wrestling tournament. :glare: I'm hanging on to Saturday, but I'm losing the fight. I may end up driving down Thursday late and having to come back Friday night. Never mind; I'll be there the whole time. I'm taking off without the kiddos! (Dh is such a sweetheart. :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 We're going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Yeah, I agree. I don't enjoy it as much now that it's so big, either. I don't really like the location, either. I liked it better when we were out at that church and could leave to go eat, go to the hotel, etc. and come back; didn't worry about walking in the dark to our car; had less far to trek to get to sessions and things like that.... I really don't want to go stay downtown and I don't like walking around by myself downtown, either.... I feel like I need to get to my car before dark - I just don't like it at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Never mind; I'll be there the whole time. I'm taking off without the kiddos! (Dh is such a sweetheart. :D) Yay! Looking forward to seeing you again this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yay! Looking forward to seeing you again this year! I'll save you a seat. I know we'll be in many of the same talks! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yeah, I agree. I don't enjoy it as much now that it's so big, either. I don't really like the location, either. I liked it better when we were out at that church and could leave to go eat, go to the hotel, etc. and come back; didn't worry about walking in the dark to our car; had less far to trek to get to sessions and things like that.... I really don't want to go stay downtown and I don't like walking around by myself downtown, either.... I feel like I need to get to my car before dark - I just don't like it at all.... Now you have me worried! I lived downtown as a kid, but now I'm a rural gal and I was planning on going just with my LO. Perhaps I'll take my mom with so that I will feel safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'll be there again this year! Excited about all of the great speakers on the schedule. It will be fun to see everyone again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Now you have me worried! I lived downtown as a kid, but now I'm a rural gal and I was planning on going just with my LO. Perhaps I'll take my mom with so that I will feel safer. I've been going for years, and I feel very safe going out to my car even at 9:00-10:00 at night. I'm usually a worrier, too, but there are a LOT of people around. We do the $5 parking and take the walkway over, and it's quick and safe. Don't be worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've been going for years, and I feel very safe going out to my car even at 9:00-10:00 at night. I'm usually a worrier, too, but there are a LOT of people around. We do the $5 parking and take the walkway over, and it's quick and safe. Don't be worried. Thanks. I'm a little paranoid, especially since I'll have my one year old with me. Does anyone know when the speaking schedule comes out? I'm waiting to figure out which days I will go. The 22nd there is some really neat Pompeii things going on for kids at the Cincy museum. :) For those of you who like that museum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks. I'm a little paranoid, especially since I'll have my one year old with me. Does anyone know when the speaking schedule comes out? I'm waiting to figure out which days I will go. The 22nd there is some really neat Pompeii things going on for kids at the Cincy museum. :) For those of you who like that museum. Yes, the Cincinnati Museum Center will have the Pompeii exhibit going on. They will have things across all 3 museums. Also, do not be paranoid! Downtown Cincinnati is harmless. They will also have tons of cops, 'cause they understand this is a heavy family event and that it brings lots o' $$ into the city. I am soooo happy it moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Last year, we had a group on the Community forum. The Midwest Homeschool Convention something. Are we going to have one of those again? Will we be planning a time and place to have a board meeting again? Will we be identifying ourselves with "bee" items again? I do enjoy the opportunity to meet my fellow hive members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'll be missing it for the first time in several years :( We usually bring the kids to see the grandparents in Louisville, and head over for the convention. This year, that side of the family has a big reunion in May, so we'll be seeing the g'rents then and spending a lot of moolah in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara in Ky Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I am new to this forum, but I will be there! So excited that this convention is close to home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'm hoping to go this year! I've never gone to a convention ever in six years of homeschooling. Other than SWB, which speakers are can't miss? I'm interested in academic talks mainly. We're also secular homeschoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Dh and I will be there. This will be our 3rd year. I'm hoping to go this year! I've never gone to a convention ever in six years of homeschooling. Other than SWB, which speakers are can't miss? I'm interested in academic talks mainly. We're also secular homeschoolers. Cheryl Lowe is great, if you're interested in Latin. :001_smile: Go to the MCT talk about poetics, even if you're not going to use MCT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Dh and I will be there. This will be our 3rd year. Cheryl Lowe is great, if you're interested in Latin. :001_smile: Go to the MCT talk about poetics, even if you're not going to use MCT. I agree about the MCT talk on poetics. I'm making ds sit in on this one again. I'll be there on Thurs., but I'm afraid I might have to leave early to return dd for a volleyball tournament, unless I leave her home w/dh. I'm waiting on the schedule for final plans. DD would be heartbroken to miss it. This would be her final year with the kids' portion. I hope I can make it to the hive hookup. Maybe early afternoon Friday????? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauracolumbus Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Now you have me worried! I lived downtown as a kid, but now I'm a rural gal and I was planning on going just with my LO. Perhaps I'll take my mom with so that I will feel safer. If you stay at one of the two on-site hotels, you never need to go outside--although we definitely do. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'm hoping to go this year! I've never gone to a convention ever in six years of homeschooling. Other than SWB, which speakers are can't miss? I'm interested in academic talks mainly. We're also secular homeschoolers. Any and all of the MCT talks, definitely. The Ed Zaccaro math talks are also interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Any and all of the MCT talks, definitely. The Ed Zaccaro math talks are also interesting. I second this. I would also recommend some of the other classical speakers, too, such as Andrew Kern and Christopher Perrin. Yes, they will speak from a religious POV, but you will find so much of value. Their main focus (in most talks, read the descriptions of course) is academics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I second this. I would also recommend some of the other classical speakers, too, such as Andrew Kern and Christopher Perrin. Yes, they will speak from a religious POV, but you will find so much of value. Their main focus (in most talks, read the descriptions of course) is academics. Andrew Kern isn't coming to Cincinnati again, more Buck Holler :confused::glare: Christopher Perrin and Martin Cothran are two of my favorite of the Classical speakers. And, I sat in one of Sonya Shafer's lectures last year, if you're at all interested in CM, she was pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Andrew Kern isn't coming to Cincinnati again, more Buck Holler :confused::glare: Crud. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I will be there again this year but my dh/kids will be joining us. I will only be able to participate in a WTM meetup if it is earlier in the day (not night time like last year). We are staying about 25 minutes away with friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Any and all of the MCT talks, definitely. The Ed Zaccaro math talks are also interesting. Those two did catch my eye. I'd especially love to hear MCT. So possibly (if they are scheduled so I can do them all): Susan Wise Bauer Ed Zaccaro Michael Clay Thomas Sonya Shafer Cheryl Lowe Are these conventions worth it if you don't plan to buy curricula? I've pretty much decided on what we're using next year. Kids or no kids? My youngest is 8, and he and my 11 yo dd would probably be the only ones even wanting to come. Possibly ds2 as it will be right before his 15th birthday. He's more adventurous and a weekend in a city would be a new experience (for all of us!). What do we think of Todd Wilson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'm looking forward to going again this year! .... (I think I've made every year except the first one? Must have gone to Indy or Columbus that year....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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