Matt, when you put it that way... it may work
calling it a "convention" especially if we
all discuss our related businesses (for meals, whatever, tax writeoffs.)

But I don't think anyone would be interested
in my news biz. CATMAN

I sent Randy an e-mail checking for his input. If 30 people attend, then informal is fine. BUT< what happens if 100's decide to go???? Then some structure and planning is needed.

About 6 years ago, on RUSH Limbaugh's show, he told someone in Ft. Collins CO to run a bake sale to raise $29 for Rush's newsletter....WELL...This thing took on a life of it's own and 55,000 people decsended upon Ft Collins. The city had no idea what hit them!!!

I know we won't have anything like those numbers, but let's face guys (gals) WE are the only one's that understand each other....
"Joe & Jane..twice a year travelers" don't comprehend, "GIVE ME AN UPGRADE OR ELSE I'LL STAY HOME"!!!

Al

Not to worry folks...we do (or will) have structure and we are in the planning stages right now. Your crack party planning commitee is hard at work (well actually a few of them are traveling at the moment...can you imagine that!) putting together what is sure to be a memorable event, whatever size and shape it eventually takes! We will make formal postings as developments are firmed up, but for now keep those emails with your suggestions coming into [email protected] and we will complile them for consideration. It's still quite a bit early to post anything yet, but rest assured, in the near future we will have a complete Web Site that will give you all the information on Hotels, Air Deals, Events, Options, and other goodies that you can take advantage of. So keep those ideas coming!

onefreeman:

i'm hurt. now i won't be able to brag that i'll be at the pro-bowl in hawaii on feb7 by using the obligatory 15,000 twa miles to get there.

if any other board members will be in hawaii at that time, let me know. we can make it a pre-party party.

MileCrazy: You should brag from the highest high rises in WakiWaki (sic). Tiz a far far better person than I who can fly Totally Whacked Air!!

Wish we could be there. Hold up BIG sign saying hello (that's hullo to MF) to all the FlyerTalk folks!

is ther futbol game in hawai?

PremEx, that's a good idea that one person
reviews the e-mail then the "party planners"
and you can discuss it. I think if we put all
the suggestions here, we would crash the system.

Omni posting: Now I have three things to look forward to in 1999: Hawaii in November, a Caribbean cruise in August(my first trip to Caribbean!) It's with friends on Royal Caribbean and Possibly in April, another Vegas trip! I see the miles growing as I speak!

OMNI DOS: Especial para Auturo: No futbol in Hawaii. It's in Houston, Tx. TO get free tickets go to this big domed stadium called the Astrodome wearing a "I love New Jersey" tee shirt and sing "I'm a Yankee doodle Dandy." The fans will find you! CATMAN

Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. If you do that, aturo. The fans will definitely find you.

my nam arturo, no aturo! wher is arturodome?
they have futbol ther? what is a yankee dodle? i luv hispanol, si habla espanol. who this gato persin?

I agree 100% with Premex & Catman. This shouldn't be a promotional affair for anyone. We're planning to meet each other (for the most part for the first time, although some of us have apparently already mer Rudi) and have a good time. Seeking "sponsorships", etc. detracts from that.

MattWald's idea (supported by Catman) has merit. Why not call it a "convention," have one (or more) formal meetings and make it deductible. I may not be able to attend (Sally says "We were in Hawaii last year, I want to go somewhere else.") but I'd still be willing to contribute a buck if Randy insists on being paid to attend (I think he'd be silly to do that, but he might, and we ought to consider giving in if he does. Of course, then all of us cancel our subscriptions and just continue to use the free features of Flyer Talk.)

Catman: Futbol in Hawaii?: ow about pro bowl? Houston is second rate.

Hello chaps!

I've been following this web site for a bloody long time now and am impressed with your decision to come together. Are you being served? Well, then, now for something completely different: May I offer the services of one of my specially designed 747s to help you along. I will have it painted a special colour in honor of the event and will pick each of you up at your home airport along our way to Hawaii. I shall configure the aeroplane to be all upper class for everyone's enjoyment. After all, we won't be the young ones...very long.

Now, let's see Bob Ayling beat that!

Cheerio!

I think the maximum "formal" meetings we should have is two because as I said before
this should be a fun trip, to get to meet and greet each other and put the faces behind
the handles (NO I don't look like a cat!)

Again, any ideas send them to PremEx or Rudi
or TropicalFlyer. OR even me, and I'll pass them on. Let's keep these boards limited
to postings that are very minor (and no more
postings from you auturo.)

NOW an OMNI: Sir Branson, your offer sounds "Absolutely Fabulous." Is this part of your efforts on "keeping up Appearances" around the world (You started teh Brit Com references!) I would like to see the safety
record of your plane. How many points will
we earn with Virgin's FF program? Can I bring my cats along?

Big question: will you pay for ALL our airfare and hotel bills?

If you are serious, come to NYC and present your offer. I will pick the meeting place.

HEY M-F! Aren't you supposed to be the co-cat-cop???? CATMAN

The last we heard from Merry, he was rolling over & having his tummy rubbed by one of RB's supporters (see the Virgin thread for details)

He's purring so loudly that any cat-co-cop thoughts have left his head!