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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 18, 2006 1:18:04 GMT -5
Ok, so I really would love to get to the Cher Convention this July...although I am a bit nervous about flying out by myself. But, I know getting to meet a lot of you guys and going to the convention would definitley be worth it. I am going to try seeing if I could get a friend to go wtih me, but we'll have to see how that works out. Now all I need is some suggestions of what airline/website to go through to get the cheapest deal possible. I'm also wondering when I should arrive and depart. ...suppose that mainly will depend on what's available for hotel lodging and the cost of that per night! Being a college student, cheap is the best route for me! Anyone have any advice? Me actually going to the convention is in no way set in stone, but it's an idea I am toying with and would love to have happen. But, if all else fails and I can't make it, I will DEFINITELY have to plan to go to one of the NY gatherings or something. Thanks a million! -Julie
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Post by Jan on Mar 18, 2006 12:18:36 GMT -5
Sheri's flight was good but I think cos she's a lot closer..mine and some others I s/w were all thru the roof due to holiday wk..most of us coming in Wed hitting Palm springs beforehand and possibly Universal..and we decided to stay at the Mariott where it'll be held they got a group rate and I think we also got the triple A discount too..what airport would u be flying from Julie ..email me direct ..maybe we can fly out together somehow?
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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 18, 2006 21:53:47 GMT -5
Ok, I am emailing you now, but I'm not sure if your address is correct or not. Let me know if goes through.
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Post by Jan on Mar 19, 2006 8:10:38 GMT -5
U betcha:) Can't wait to see ya
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Post by DEE on Mar 19, 2006 9:00:09 GMT -5
Julie, hope you can make the convention...would be great meeting you. Matt, my son Pat, and myself are flying out on Thursday until Monday. Haven't gotten the airline tickets yet...all we need. but if Sheri's were not to bad mine shouldn't be either. Also staying at the Mariott. Will be great seeing everyone! The conventions are always a lot of fun. DEE
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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 19, 2006 12:11:28 GMT -5
I hope so too, Dee! It would also be great meeting you! -Julie P.S. Jan, got your email and will be emailing you back later! Now I've got to run downtown with my mom, but will email you when we get back.
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Post by Jan on Mar 19, 2006 13:41:16 GMT -5
U betcha:)
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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 19, 2006 20:27:01 GMT -5
Has anyone ever used Priceline before? Just wondering if that's a good way to go...right now their website doesn't seem to be working, so I'll try it again later.
Julie
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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 19, 2006 21:08:54 GMT -5
Finally got the website to work, and looks to me like I can get a pretty good deal through them...I compared with other sites and I'd be saving almost $200. The only catch that I can see is that I won't know exactly what time I'd be leaving Portland and arriving at LAX, as they leave that up to the airports to decide. I dunno...anyone have any ideas about this ?
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Post by IryokuAtae on Mar 19, 2006 23:55:21 GMT -5
OK.. I'm also seriously considering going.. Who from here is definetly going? cus I would love love love to hang with you all. And if you're going.. are you going to all events, dinner stuff included? or just the convention day? and doing other stuff for the rest?
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Post by Jan on Mar 20, 2006 18:26:36 GMT -5
Hey Tim..Yeah Julie just emailed me ur thinkin of going..Cool..me Von Sheri, Ericka, George, and Javier all def goin and we're yea doin the WHOLE thing..only me and Sheri not doin the bus tour thing..I've been to CA a few times and have seen most of those..but the sites are great if u haven't..Hope u decide to come for the cheriffic ride..should be fun..I have been to past ones..lotsa fun! Great cause! Shows rock..Food rocks..CA rocks..Cher rocks!
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Post by DEE on Mar 22, 2006 8:00:21 GMT -5
Tim, Matt, myself and my son Patrick are also going. You almost have to attend at least ONE of the dinners....to me they are the best part. Usually the show one is the best...so if only going to one I would do that. The last night with the auction is a lot of fun....especially if you bid alot. And of course it is nice to see them present the check to cca. You will not be sorry that you went. The conventions are always a lot of fun! Jan, nice to see that George and Ericka going! Haven't seen George in many moons! Dee
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Post by Jan on Mar 22, 2006 18:49:41 GMT -5
Really Dee he's been at many shows..well he's been at all the shows I was at:) LOL..we first met at Binghamton that rocked the house..then Nassau show..Meadowlands show..and so on and so on:) lol..yea so happy all goin..Dari is gonna try n talk Ron into goin too:) Hope they come
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Post by IryokuAtae on Mar 26, 2006 21:12:14 GMT -5
Well after some calculations, and thoughts, and conversations with my mother, It doesnt look like I'll be going to this convention. I'm sorry guys >< I really would like to go. but it's just not in the cards
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Post by Jan on Mar 27, 2006 18:00:18 GMT -5
It's a real tough yr financially for us all Tim..I hear ya..The convention is usually every other yr..so maybe next time..COME to our Next NYC gathering May 20th? Is Julie still goin?
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Post by DEE on Mar 27, 2006 19:01:40 GMT -5
Thats too bad Tim, i would have really liked to gotten to know you better. Didn't get to spend too much time with you in california due to my stupid migraine headache...knocked me out for a whole day...sucked! Well Jan is right they have them every two years so hopefully then...and maybe it can move this way a bit....would be nice in ny for a change...right guys! DEE
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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 28, 2006 12:32:00 GMT -5
Hmm. Well, I'm hearing what Tim is saying. I still really want to go, but we'll have to play by ear. I've been thinking more realistically about it, and after talking with my mom, I am sorta thinking that as much as I was looking foward to getting to go this year, maybe I should wait for the next one, too. I haven't completely ruled out going this year, guys, but I do need to think about it a little more. See, my biggest problem right now is that I am trying to find a school to transfer to next fall (I want to switch my major from Social Work to Culinary arts...and since UMaine doesn't have a Culinary Arts program, I need to find another school).... so while I do have a little money to play around with right now, there's no telling what it's going to be like once I have found a different school. BUT, what's this about a May 20th gathering in NY?!?! Sweet! I am almost POSITIVE I'd be able to make that!!! TIM, what do you think?? Think you could go to that? I'll keep you all posted about the Cher Convention. Would love to meet you all, and I know the Convention would be a BLAST! ...if only money could grow on trees!!
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Post by Jan on Mar 28, 2006 17:05:32 GMT -5
I hear ya Julie if $ grew on trees I'd still have my Cher shrine ..Hope u and Tim can make NYC gathering on Cher's 60th:)
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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 28, 2006 22:10:46 GMT -5
Yeah, the only reason I'm glad I wasn't around longer during Cher's career is because I can't imagine having to part with any of my Cher stuff!! I wonder where the next Convention will be held. If I knew that, it'd make my decision about this year much easier. But, seeing as though CA is pretty much as far away as far can get, I'm betting the next one will be closer to me and a better deal. NOT that seeing all you guys isn't worth my every penny...but being in college, money is unfortunately like the #1 priority. Sucks that it has to be that way. Also hate to disappoint you all if I don't end up going to the Convention....I know I sounded like I was definitely going, but sometimes wishful thinking gets in the way of things and takes over. But, yeah, I will for sure plan to be in NY on Cher's bday! I will be out of school by then, so should work out good. Have no idea what I am doing for work this summer, but I don't care...this is going to be one day they have to give me off, or they can find someone else! Hope Tim can come, too...that way we can go down together.
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Post by Jan on Mar 29, 2006 6:50:19 GMT -5
I hear ya Julie..when I was in Jr High, HS and college girl I used to camp out all nite for Cher tkts (But being in NYC always got crap..it's FIXED here in NY area/metro area..not like in the mid west where they camp out and get great seats..Here as u know it's fixed So back in the school yrs I always camped out first in line (Cher is NOT popular at all in LI..we even had a workman recently in my house measuring and he took one look at Cher galore and he goes..u poor thing they hate Cher here..NO kidding Mister..anyways..but I used to always camp out be first in line all to get crap and also be stuck high up in boonies..So I feel ur pain..Yea so try to make the NY one..u don't wanna miss my good buddy Megen's Cher "60TH" M and M cake now! LOL..it's a worth it! LOL..
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Post by Harmony86 on Mar 29, 2006 13:28:35 GMT -5
Yikes...camping out for crap seats. That must have been beyond horrible. Can't imagine. Haha. You don't have to bribe me with Megen's M&M cake... I just want to go to see you guys!! So, right now I don't see any reason as to why I can't make it! I'll keep you posted on it. Guess I will rule out the convention for this year. Sorry guys. But let's look ahead to the year after next!!
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Post by Jan on Mar 29, 2006 17:58:54 GMT -5
Yep crapo seats Julie now u feel our pain on the east coast..one of the main downfalls of living in NYC as opposed to midwest and overseas where they do same but get close up and not boonies..it seems to be first come first serve in areas outside NYC NJ LI VEGAS AND CA type states..the bigger cities:( Blows..YRS Back (cos I am an OLD Cher fan)it was never THAT bad..like for S & C at their 77 concert...was a breeze..was up close all nites..for her old AC shows (comin down that shoe..remember Bob? Ahh those were the days)..was great..u tipped em an extra $20 and u were row 1..but since Yea HOS and on..got real hard:( and mega fixed..Anyways..great hope to see u at Cher's 60TH NYC gathering then!
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