Andy, I think the really cool thing is that we're all newbies at SOMEthing... not immune from dumb questions, and in position to learn a few things. 🙂
RFF Conference ???
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akptc
Shoot first, think later
That's the attitude that keeps me coming back for more. Doug, I propose that you chair the newbie session. No, seriously. I will be in charge of the realy, really "dumb" questions 🙂Doug said:
Btw, it occurred to me that (if OR or CA don't work out) Kansas City is smack in the middle of the land... Used to live there for a stint, great place for a conference, I think.
We have a lot of members in Europe... maybe a get-together in the south of France would be convenient? How about Bermuda or the Azores as somewhere in between? 🙂 RFF also has a number of members in Asia and Australia/NZ... Take a look at the RFF member map at http://pub20.bravenet.com/guestmap/view.php?usernum=1637362376 Let's see, what conference location would be fairer to all... maybe South Africa? Whatever, it just seems that we've been US-centric in considering locations. 🙂
There really is no one spot convenient for all, so I suppose (if the conference idea flies) it might move annually....
There really is no one spot convenient for all, so I suppose (if the conference idea flies) it might move annually....
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Chaser
Well-known
I like Oregon....
But i am biased
But i am biased
pvdhaar
Peter
Very considerate of you, Doug 🙂Doug said:
There's just this little thingy.. While Europe is made up of small dinky countries, some of which are no more than a couple of miles across, there are so many of them, that when laid out end to end you'd be able to span the globe. 😎 Why anybody would want to do that is beyond me, but it just goes to show that travel expenses may be the limiting factor whereever an RFF conference is held.
MelanieC
Well-known
Yes, if it's within driving distance.
So, if by "Oregon or California" you mean something like "northern California," that sounds great.
So, if by "Oregon or California" you mean something like "northern California," that sounds great.
FrankS
Registered User
Perhaps reginal conferences are called for, though of course if anyone has the means to attend a trans-continental conference, they would be welcomed with open arms.
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
I'm surprised at the fact that there have only been a total of 37 respondents to this poll 🙂
Perhaps we're all "polled out" ?
This is hardly a good sample size considering the number of members that exist on the forum 🙂
Let's get some more votes up there 🙂
Dave
Perhaps we're all "polled out" ?
This is hardly a good sample size considering the number of members that exist on the forum 🙂
Let's get some more votes up there 🙂
Dave
FrankS
Registered User
I can't vote until I know the location. Depending on where it will be, maybe I can go, maybe I can't.
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ch1
Guest
FrankS said:
I understand. Perhaps Jorge could revise the poll to ask for level of interest at several suggested locations (e.g. west or east coast, central US or Canada etc.)?
I can pretty much travel anywhere provided I have sufficient lead time, but many are constrainted by cost or family or other reasons to needing to be relatively close to the location.
FrankS
Registered User
Cost and time away from my young family are my constraints.
JimG
dogzen
I'm wondering if Jorge will do this, or not do this based on the response here? If just a few people show any interest will there be a conference? Maybe we should all vote one way or the other to show Jorge if it's worth his effort of planning this?
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
isn't "conference" a too big word?
Anyway, yes i would and I still have my US visa, LOL, now if i would be also employed, that would help a great deal, i guess🙂
Pherdinand of Transylvania
Anyway, yes i would and I still have my US visa, LOL, now if i would be also employed, that would help a great deal, i guess🙂
Pherdinand of Transylvania
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NoTx
Guest
Pherdinand said:
Ouch. Just plain ouch.
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
I support the idea of regional conferences. To me, time and other activities would be key (sometimes in the summer I may teach in Costa Rica or here).
So, like Frank, I won't vote until something develops.
However, my wife would really like to go anywhere. She'd walk the town (Kansas, Chicago, Portland or San Diego) and leave me with you instead.
So, like Frank, I won't vote until something develops.
However, my wife would really like to go anywhere. She'd walk the town (Kansas, Chicago, Portland or San Diego) and leave me with you instead.
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tedwhite
Guest
It seems Copake_Ham, AKPTC and I all live in Arizona. Not a good place for wandering about taking pictures during summer.
Anyway, the place has so much stunning grandeur that it gets boring after awhile. I'm all for having the "conference" somewhere new and different.
I vote for Toronto!
Ted
(Not sleeping well thinking about an M4)
Anyway, the place has so much stunning grandeur that it gets boring after awhile. I'm all for having the "conference" somewhere new and different.
I vote for Toronto!
Ted
(Not sleeping well thinking about an M4)
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desmo
Guest
Yes but as a political protest against the actions of governments in the name of so called democracies, I would not attend anything in the USA or Britain at present.
Hold it down in New Zealand and I'll be the first to sign up.
Hold it down in New Zealand and I'll be the first to sign up.
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tedwhite
Guest
Well, then, Toronto it is!
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desmo
Guest
Sure but not in Winter please: I hate the cold
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desmo
Guest
Sure but not in Winter please: I hate the cold
BTW: Would I have to fly via the USA at all? I only ask because I'm probably on some Yank no fly list as an outspoken socialist and union leader.
I also hate LAX and waiting in 4 hour queues holding my shoes.
BTW: Would I have to fly via the USA at all? I only ask because I'm probably on some Yank no fly list as an outspoken socialist and union leader.
I also hate LAX and waiting in 4 hour queues holding my shoes.
