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View Poll Results: Would you and Where would you like for a gathering of DF members? | |
Orlando, Florida (plenty for kids and adults to do)
|    | 5 | 14.71% | |
Las Vegas, Nevada (not much for kids though)
|    | 12 | 35.29% | |
New York (maybe Niagara Falls)
|    | 6 | 17.65% | |
Chicago
|    | 7 | 20.59% | |
Other (please specify with a good explanation of things to do)
|    | 3 | 8.82% | |
Not interested at all
|    | 2 | 5.88% | |
Interested, but have other input (please specify)
| | 2 | 5.88% |
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10-20-2006, 11:41 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg  The problem is alot of stuff in Vegas costs alot of money. Not everything, but 99% of the shows do and some of the rides are just ridiculous in price. Vegas was my first choice as well, I guess I'd like to hear from a parent that has taken a kid there if there was enough to do. This is all assuming kids would go (well, anyone under 21.) | Again, I'm Not trying to argue, but prices for DisneyWorld & Orlando area attractions are Not cheap, by any means. In fact, last time we considered going, it was like $50 a person or so (& that was a couple of years ago). 
Some may be closer to the Vegas area, too, such as Koblenz & BriOnH, so it may just be that we'd have to form "multiple, regional" gatherings or something.
I'd Love to go to St. Augustine, but am not big on the idea of Orlando...St. Augustine has fun things for children to see & do, too.
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10-21-2006, 02:20 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,627
| | | I guess us UK folk are counted out then!! LOL
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10-21-2006, 02:38 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 2,515
| | Viva Las vegas!!!!!!! I love to travel and would have fun. Anyone want to play a round of golf out there(whereever there may be, hopefully vegas though!!)? How long would it be for? A a week?  |
10-21-2006, 06:47 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 7,872
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Originally Posted by Stuboy I guess us UK folk are counted out then!! LOL | Most all of us will have to travel. You could jump on a plane like the rest of us... |
10-21-2006, 06:51 AM
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Posts: 2,371
| | | I would vote for Vegas...but I didn't vote since the next two summers for me are already planned out......2007 5 weeks away at school to finish up my vision specialist degree and 2008 .....FRANCE.
As for kids in Vegas there are many things to do for free there and kids are a big attraction. Not only Circus Circus but Excaliber has a kids floor, there are many free shows (treasure Island, the fountains at Bellagio, Cesaers and the Forum....just to name a few....) that would keep kids entertained. Oh forgot to mention....Venician and all the traveling performers in there....very kid oriented....
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10-21-2006, 08:51 AM
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Most all of us will have to travel. You could jump on a plane like the rest of us...
| Yeah, but I somehow doubt the rest of you will be flying for 14 hours and paying $800 for the privilege. |
10-21-2006, 08:55 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,627
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Originally Posted by DeusXM Yeah, but I somehow doubt the rest of you will be flying for 14 hours and paying $800 for the privilege. | This is true lol
HEYY!!! UK people, we can all have a meeting at ALTON TOWERS!  
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10-21-2006, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DeusXM Yeah, but I somehow doubt the rest of you will be flying for 14 hours and paying $800 for the privilege. | Is that all it costs? Sounds like a bargain! |
10-21-2006, 09:14 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
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Originally Posted by spike Is that all it costs? Sounds like a bargain! | Would be much more than that for us in the UK to come over to the US! probably in excess of £1k (dunno what the exchange rate to us$ is)
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10-21-2006, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Stuboy Would be much more than that for us in the UK to come over to the US! probably in excess of £1k (dunno what the exchange rate to us$ is) | That's what I would have presumed, too. Don't know who Deus is getting his prices from. |
10-21-2006, 09:44 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,764
| | | The gathering would probably last for a week. If it were in Vegas it would most likely go from a Sunday to a Friday skipping Friday and Saturday nights since hotel rates skyrocket the during pretty much all times of the year. If the group is large enough we could probably get $10-$20 off per night per room (for something like a $75 per night room) if booked long enough in advance, which is why I'm trying to plan it now. Also, nobody would be required to stay the entire time. If someone just wants to do 3 nights, that's fine by me.
The idea with Vegas also allows for a group discounts for shows and the same applies to Disney World. I tried finding what the amount for discounts is but I can't find it online right now.
Not everyone would need to come, but we would greatly appreciate everyone. I understand with a forum of 4800+ members, some that join asking for financial assistance, that we all can't go. But for those that can, it may persuade some more to meet others if they have the time they can take off work. Like me, I get 12 vacation days a year right now, and I'm sure there are others out there like that, so taking 4 days off isn't a big deal.
That is also one reason this would need to be in the summer. Some people have school (college) that they don't want to miss and I don't want them to miss. THere's also some kids on here (main one that comes to my mind is Eri) that I would love to meet (assuming ER can schedule ER trips around us, lol.)
Right now it seems like Las Vegas and Niagara Falls are winning, so I'll do some research over the next few days for cheaper weeks to go there and some activities to do. I had some co-workers that just went to Vegas a month ago and the most any of them paid for a round trip ticket from Indy to Vegas was $300 and I know quite a few picked up the ticket for $211. But of course, buying a plane ticket is just as hard as gambling.
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10-21-2006, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DeusXM Yeah, but I somehow doubt the rest of you will be flying for 14 hours and paying $800 for the privilege. | Virgin Atlantic full-flat beds, in-flight massages and fully stocked, sit-down bar...(or so says Joe Elliot/Def Leppard). |
10-21-2006, 09:52 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,764
| | I just did some basic research and a hotel like the Excalibur during the second full week of August and this is what I came up with.... 
And the complete opposite end of the strip, the Stratosphere was even cheaper. Back to searching then getting ready for work.
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~Cozmo 1800 (Jan. 2009 - ?)
●Dexcom Seven+ since August 1, 2009 Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
10-21-2006, 11:05 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,425
| | I think Stuboy made a good point. Perhaps doing area "meet & greets" may work better for some? This way, people wouldn't have to travel so far if they can't afford it or don't have the time...
Another thing is that we don't necessarily have to go to shows in Vegas. Some aren't into that type of stuff, and would rather just go shopping, walk, go swimming, or to a spa or do other activities...maybe going to a big dinner together would work better (of course, some shows provide dinner, but depending on the layout of the place, they may have to split parties up)...
By the way, Brian, I'd play Mini golf with ya, but not regular, LOL! 
These are just thoughts that I was having.
Also, perhaps you should do another poll Jedi, & add St. Augustine. It seems like some members are interested in going there, and prices for that area aren't outrageous. There's plenty of beauty, history & fun to be seen & had while there as well. We could also swim over at Vilano Beach, which is just a couple of miles away. Heck, even if we do multiple "meet & greets," and opt for Vegas one time, and St. Augustine for the next, I'd likely go to both!
Again, I'd also like to hear what Tony also has in terms of thoughts on this & if he has any suggestions of where to gather, or other input...
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
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MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
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10-21-2006, 11:11 AM
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| | And Jedi you really need to add Dewey's place to the poll. I'm sure she wouldn't mind a dozen or so people shacking up at her place.
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