ingy

if that is the only event she is attending, I don't see why she would need to register

jkburns1

ok but certainly a bit critical of a bunch of volunteers putting something together that would be for your benefit if it's something you choose to utilize.

Then my opinion is that this "hobby" that this event is all about may not be for you..

Attending the seminars typically reduces the amount of time it does require with researching this little hobby and utilizing the tips and tricks. Most of what attendees do with their miles and points doesn't just fall out of the sky (although sometimes it does) and requires some effort to learn the skills required and spend some time in place of lots of free perks and advantages the normal traveler never sees. This seminar is volunteers who dedicated tons of time finding these tips and tricks and sharing them with us but most attendees and presenters spend considerable time with this hobby researching it and understanding it. Just comes with our illness, I mean interest.

I would guess if you typed any of the names into google you'd probably get an instant easy hit - almost all are bloggers are pretty well known publicized in this so-called community and are pretty damn good at making sure their blogs are ranked up top for google searches. Again - if unwilling to do some basic quick research then this may not be a seminar to attend as most of what you get out of it will still require investing time when you get home using it and playing with all these miles and tips and tricks...

So here's my suggestion... You can invest a weekend of time away from your family or friends and a small amount of money in exchange for what could likely end up being one hell of a memorable LONG vacation or travel savings that you may not otherwise be able to enjoy. Or you don't have to - you're right, it'll still sell out.

I know I got plenty out of it last year.

HMPS

+1

I went to my first one with a healthy dose of skeptism. Was a convert during hour one !

Of course being local my expenses are almost nil save the $ 85. But even if you are a cynic and have to spend $ 500 , I can say you will recoup your investment many times over!

cat13

I was going to ask the same thing. Thanks.

saltytheseagull

Anyone staying at an SPG property? Apparently I waited too long to get a single.

ashishsg

I've registered, first time for me, I'm excited

phdtomd

I am, only because I prefer SPG though. I would normally want to stay at the host site but I can get the same price and benefits at the SPG property a few miles down the road.

Renes Points

Lisa & me will be coming to Chicago on Thursday the 10th to have a fun day in town before the event. If anyone wants to join us we are thinking about:

http://www.chicagosegwaytour.com/

And dinner some place in town or maybe at Navy Pier since it is across from the Segway tour location.

I will update this post with ideas & plans!

austin_res

I'm interested. I can do dinner for sure.

SkiAdcock

Wow - just wow.

Guess Howie's going to have to order some wrist bands

Cheers.

Mommy Points

No registration fee required for the spouse to come to that session. In fact, it is pretty much geared for the partners who got drug along, but don't want to go to sessions! Details to come later, but there will likely be a tiny bit of basics to help put context to why we hunt down miles and points, some commiserating that it is sometimes crazy, and most importantly some good company, good food, and good drinks provided at no charge to our partners who tolerate our insanity. Basically, it is our present to them.

No clue what the demand will or won't be for this session, but attendance will be capped relatively low due to space and food/drink service.

Saas

I was looking on Eventful for some things going on in the area during the same weekend and got excited when I saw that the Northlight Theatre is featuring a performance of a play titled “4000 Miles.”

Unfortunately it appears that it has nothing to do with a Mileage Run. So instead I highly recommend that everyone take the opportunity to see “Once” at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts while in Chicago for the seminar.

Renes Points

Great I will update the post when we know where and when and numbers! Are you +1 or +2

HMPS

How many miles either event will get us ?

HMPS

Aren't we all suppose to wear badges at all times ?