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#1
Sep 20, 2009, 10:37 AM
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I was just wondering has there every been a PC get together or weekend conference? I know I would love one and would certainly attend one if it was organised I would even help to organise it. I would love to meet all our wonderful members IRL.
Comments anyone? Paddy |
 Anonymous29402, Catherine2, depressedalaskan, Indie'sOK, Michah, notz, Typo
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Sep 20, 2009, 10:55 AM
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Unless its held in the UK (which I doubt) then I wont be able to go
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| depressedalaskan, Indie'sOK, Michah, paddym22
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Sep 20, 2009, 12:23 PM
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Hi Paddy
I used to frequent a another board connected to this site and we chatted daily in the chatroom. We mostly talked about our pain, but we usually ended up making each other laugh. Three of the women from neighboring states came out to Chicago. We rented a room and had a "slumber party." Two of us were suffering from physical pain, the other two emotional pain - but you would have never known. The only tears we shed were tears of laughter.  It was SO NICE to meet the people I had become close with over the internet - to know they are real people and not just words on a screen or a face in a photo. They will forever hold a place in my heart.  Spending a night together in a hotel room with "strangers" might be a little bold, but a conference sounds like a great idea. 
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| Anonymous29402, depressedalaskan, Indie'sOK, Michah
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Sep 20, 2009, 12:39 PM
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I've always wondered what it would be like to meet the people that I talk to online. Not like flying to another country to meet some guy I met over the internet, but a weekend or conference would be cool
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| Anonymous29402, depressedalaskan, paddym22
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Sep 20, 2009, 12:51 PM
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Hmmm I dont know if I could afford to go. I guess it would depend on where it would be held.
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| Anonymous29402, depressedalaskan, Indie'sOK, paddym22
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Sep 20, 2009, 12:55 PM
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Yeah, that's how I am, depends on where it was held. I am in Idaho....not much around here! LOL
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| Anonymous29402, depressedalaskan, Indie'sOK, paddym22
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#7
Sep 20, 2009, 01:04 PM
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Neat idea! A reason why PC works is a degree of anonymity, imo. Of course it would be wonderful to meet people from here in real life.
The cost of getting to certain locations may be prohibitive for some and would perhaps make folks feel even more left out. Is there a way to have a cyber conference? Or, maybe pitiching in for those who cannot afford. If something goes ahead, how about a conference based on the issues each Forum or several Forums togther, represents. For example, has there ever been a DD forum for those who have this dx or suspect they do? I don't mean those professional conferences. If it's going to happen, it will likely be from the grassroots. Interesting to work toward something, though. Hunny .
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| Anonymous29402, depressedalaskan, Indie'sOK, paddym22
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Sep 20, 2009, 04:46 PM
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Quote:
((((paddym22)))) I like the idea. Not just to meet everyone but to learn. I so want to figure out what is going on in my head. A conference could let us meet each other and learn more about our illnesses. hugs for your day.
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| Anonymous29402, Indie'sOK, paddym22
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Sep 20, 2009, 05:20 PM
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I like the idea, if only I could afford to go where ever it would be held.
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| Anonymous29402, depressedalaskan, Indie'sOK, paddym22
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Sep 20, 2009, 11:06 PM
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paddy, what a super idea!
When I was part of an online support group for those with RA/Chronic Pain, we had a regional get-together, and once a year we had a national one. One year it was in the UK...I saved for it for months, but it was worth every bean I ate so I could go! I hosted the Southern regional, and it was absolutely wonderful.  sorry, didn't mean the fact that I hosted it...meant that we laughed, cried a bit, laughed more, did the tourist thing by sightseeing, and grew in love and respect for each other and the challenges we handle everyday.If it ever comes to pass, I'm offering my services re logistics. In Peace
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| Anonymous29402, Indie'sOK, notz, paddym22
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Sep 20, 2009, 11:44 PM
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that would be awesome to meet ppl that you know have the same stresses has i do. what if you did it by states at first or couple states together. ID-UT, or CA-NV i know those are all large state but break them up north NV and Nor cal so cal and S NV. i think it would be fun. or if you cant afford much like me with no job i would slum around and ask for donations to be honest
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| Anonymous29402, Indie'sOK
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Sep 21, 2009, 05:01 AM
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Wouldnt bother me I would sleep in a tent ! On a floor or sofa or even a shed ! lmao.
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| Indie'sOK
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Sep 21, 2009, 11:25 PM
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That would be cool to have a regional one....if we had one right now I probably wouldn't go...not something I'm comfortable with...buuuut maybe someday in the future I'd go if there was one.
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| Anonymous29402, paddym22
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Sep 22, 2009, 12:11 AM
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I am so there!!!
Tell me when and where. Can't wait to hug you all!
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| Anonymous29402, paddym22
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