the floating cottage Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I was really excited about being able to attend the Conneticut Conference. But given the recent threads I am a little nervous. I will be driving up from Georgia. We have relatives and friends to stay with along the way so I will only have to pay for the conference hotel. My college age dd and I are visting several schools along the way. I am beyond thrilled to be able to hear Susan, Marcia Sommerville, and Michael Clay Thompson, all in the same venue. But...I have never attended a conference and am not familiar with Hartford. I certainly do not want to add stress to the trip with conference drama. Any experience? Advice? Anyone still planning to attend? If it matters I am of the Christian faith but that is not reason for attending. I am going to hear educational lectures and training. I do not want religions shoved in my face the whole time. Thanks so much! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I was really excited about being able to attend the Conneticut Conference. But given the recent threads I am a little nervous. I will be driving up from Georgia. We have relatives and friends to stay with along the way so I will only have to pay for the conference hotel. My college age dd and I are visting several schools along the way. I am beyond thrilled to be able to hear Susan, Marcia Sommerville, and Michael Clay Thompson, all in the same venue. But...I have never attended a conference and am not familiar with Hartford. I certainly do not want to add stress to the trip with conference drama. Any experience? Advice? Anyone still planning to attend? If it matters I am of the Christian faith but that is not reason for attending. I am going to hear educational lectures and training. I do not want religions shoved in my face the whole time. Thanks so much! Tracy Did I sit next to you one day at the 2009 WTM conf. in VA? I am debating driving to Hartford, too, for the same reasons as you. I'm just nervous that something is going to happen to the conference to change it around even more. Still watching and waiting to decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the floating cottage Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes! I was there! But that did not feel like a conference but a group of friends. Not overwhelming at all. I get very anxious in crazy situations. That was a great way to do it. Too bad we couldn't have one of those every year. It would be great to meet up with you again. My daughter is very excited about the trip so I hate to say no to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes! I was there! But that did not feel like a conference but a group of friends. Not overwhelming at all. I get very anxious in crazy situations. That was a great way to do it. Too bad we couldn't have one of those every year. It would be great to meet up with you again. My daughter is very excited about the trip so I hate to say no to her. It sounds like it'd be a great trip for your daughter, and the conf. could be a side trip? I am so torn...afraid if I sign up/rent vehicle/make childcare arrangements (no need for hotel; I could stay with brother who lives near the city), something will change. But I also recently learned that an old friend of mine from about 20 years ago is going - I haven't seen her in so long, and I'd love to see her again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the floating cottage Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 You make a great point and it can still be a great trip. I just really have the same feeling as you about making all arrangements and something will change. I REALLY want to hear Susan speak again before she takes her sabbatical from speaking. I could use her wisdom and encouragemnet from both her Second Time Around and Teaching the Difficult child(she used the longer title). I have an 8 year old son who absoultely despises school and is throwing me for a loop. My other dd is headed into middle school so much to glean for this time. I hope everything works out for both of us! And you could catch up with an old friend. That is priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Me! Me!! :auto: I am planning on attending. DH and ds9 will be going with me. We are staying one night. I am very excited to hear the speakers. I don't have any desire for drama and will be staying out of it. :D Make the most of your trip and enjoy it with your daughter. The years pass by too quickly to let something like this stand in the way of a good time with her. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I am about 75% sure I will be there at some point in time...I am waiting for the completed schedule because there is a class by SWB that I really want to hear, and I am not sure I will be able to stay the three days...Maybe we will stay overnight one night, but the next night might cost me too many books :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 My husband and I are going! I signed up and we just need to get a hotel. We are super excited to hear SWB. Sounds like it will be our first and last opportunity! We even payed the extra $10 for the comedian. We have never been to one. We can't wait. I have kept up with all the stuff going on as well, but I would like to go at least once. Plus, it is a weekend away for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I am going, and I live locally, so if anyone has any questions about the Hartford area, I'd be happy to answer any. I'm also anxious to see a schedule as I will only be attending Friday and a small part of Saturday. What's the "drama" being hinted at? I'm clueless:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I am going, and I live locally, so if anyone has any questions about the Hartford area, I'd be happy to answer any. I'm also anxious to see a schedule as I will only be attending Friday and a small part of Saturday. What's the "drama" being hinted at? I'm clueless:tongue_smilie: I was also thinking of going Friday into Saturday, but with my luck the class I really want to attend will be the first one on Thursday :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I am going, and I live locally, so if anyone has any questions about the Hartford area, I'd be happy to answer any. I'm also anxious to see a schedule as I will only be attending Friday and a small part of Saturday. What's the "drama" being hinted at? I'm clueless:tongue_smilie: Me too.......(to the bolded). And wow, driving up from Georgia. I live in Ct. and am not even sure I will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'm like most of you, still in waiting and watching mode. I do want to go, and I need a room mate! Anyone else going alone who is interesting in sharing the cost of a hotel room? That means more books can be bought. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I am going! Not sure yet if I am going to go all 3 days or just 2. Definitely staying overnight on Friday. I am not familiar with Hartford (but I am from CT) ;) I am super excited to hear SWB speak. Of course, I have to find a balance between workshops and the exhibition hall!! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 So who is going at this point and who is looking for a room mate for 1 or 2 nights? Still considering here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Air Cadets decided to hold its end of year dinner on Sat night, and the elections for next year's parents committee on Friday evening. I sorta have to be there for both. :-( I could go just for Thursday... Maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Does anyone have a link to the website that has the conference info? Also, I'll add another request for details about the drama surrounding this conference. I'm totally out of the loop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Wasn't it something to do with Bravewriter and that they were uninvited to speak, but could still sell their products? This happened at another conference a few months back. I think that is the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I am going at least on Friday, maybe early Saturday as well. Staying with a fellow homeschooler who I met through this board. I've never been to a conference so looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I am going!...I will be there Thursday and Friday...Not sure about Saturday...I will be greeting and handing out convention bags on Thursday...You should come Nadia and Nicole... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 AdventureMoms and I are arriving Thursday afternoon and will be there until Saturday afternoon! Tahara, maybe we'll see you Thursday! I'd love to chat with you sometime about your journey from Waldorf to Classical Ed... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I am going!...I will be there Thursday and Friday...Not sure about Saturday...I will be greeting and handing out convention bags on Thursday...You should come Nadia and Nicole... Yay! I'm glad you finally decided to go! I hope you have a great time. I still wish I could go, but I know I'm not. We may be traveling south later in the summer, so must save gas $ for that. I am going to a small conf./curric. fair in my area this weekend, and some of the workshops actually look pretty interesting! Sorry to miss you again, Cleo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemy9kids Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 My husband and I. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Have finally decided and will be going Thursday and Friday! Feel free to come over and say hi if you see me. Not sure if I am more excited about the conference or about being alone for 30 something hours..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 AdventureMoms and I are arriving Thursday afternoon and will be there until Saturday afternoon! Tahara, maybe we'll see you Thursday! I'd love to chat with you sometime about your journey from Waldorf to Classical Ed... :) Yup yup! I'm super excited to hear SWB talk, and for a couple of the other talks, and also to not have to take care of anyone elses basic bodily functions for 3 days! The biggest draw for me is the exhibit hall, I really need to see some stuff in person to figure out what I think will work for me. I've pretty much decided to ignore the drama, get what I can out of this and move on. I'd prefer a secular or academically oriented conference, but there don't seem to be any nearby. So, was anyone else booked at the Ramada? Have you gotten a phone call yet? If you haven't, call them, they're moving us to a different hotel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NorthEastMomma Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'm going but didn't see a lot of seminars to attend. So far there is only one. I'm meeting a friend who doesn't homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I am going and really looking forward to hearing SWB and MCT for the first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) I am staying at the Days Inn...Is anyone else staying there? ETA: It is the Days Inn, not Holiday Inn :-) Edited June 13, 2012 by TheAutumnOak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 We (Zuzu and I) are at the Hartford Plaza. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Have finally decided and will be going Thursday and Friday! Feel free to come over and say hi if you see me. Not sure if I am more excited about the conference or about being alone for 30 something hours..... I hope I get to see you Nadia :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Yay! I'm glad you finally decided to go! I hope you have a great time. I still wish I could go, but I know I'm not. We may be traveling south later in the summer, so must save gas $ for that. I am going to a small conf./curric. fair in my area this weekend, and some of the workshops actually look pretty interesting! Sorry to miss you again, Cleo! I wish you were going Colleen...I would have loved to see you... Have finally decided and will be going Thursday and Friday! Feel free to come over and say hi if you see me. Not sure if I am more excited about the conference or about being alone for 30 something hours..... Looking forward to seeing you again Nadia :) I'm going but didn't see a lot of seminars to attend. So far there is only one. I'm meeting a friend who doesn't homeschool. Can I suggest anything by Susan Wise Bauer, Michael Clay Thompson, Andrew Kern or Christopher Perrin?...They are great speakers...I am going to a couple by Martin Cothran, but I have never heard him speak so I can't say yet ;) I am going and really looking forward to hearing SWB and MCT for the first time! They are awesome...MCT classes amazes everyone...His excitement and visual aids are comparable to none...SWB probably has the most practical, information packed lessons I have heard...I love to hear her speak and will listen to the same class over and over again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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