Re: Grad Convention

November 6, 2002

Lurkers are part of the grad list....they just don't post yet, so I

personally would want to welcome anyone on the list who could attend. I

also see it more as a social function than anything else, since people

present so much information on this board already.

I'm only here for the party!

in Austin

RNY April 1998

----- Original Message -----

November 10, 2002

In a message dated 11/10/2002 11:38:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,

kkb1958@... writes:

> my vote is for

> Vegas, as there's so much more to do for adults and kids alike, we can get

> really cheap package deals from all over the country

I vote for Vegas too. How do I do that officially?

November 10, 2002

In a message dated 11/10/2002 11:38:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,

kkb1958@... writes:

> my vote is for

> Vegas, as there's so much more to do for adults and kids alike, we can get

> really cheap package deals from all over the country

I vote for Vegas too. How do I do that officially?

November 10, 2002

In a message dated 11/10/2002 11:38:01 AM Pacific Standard Time,

kkb1958@... writes:

> my vote is for

> Vegas, as there's so much more to do for adults and kids alike, we can get

> really cheap package deals from all over the country

I vote for Vegas too. How do I do that officially?

November 10, 2002

What month is everyone thinking about?

NOT during the school year if possible -- June/July?

November 10, 2002

> Even though I did at first suggest Vegas, I would certainly be

willing to go to Branson where I have never been. I know one thing,

My parents 50th wedding anniversary is June 27th, and I have a high

school reunion in June also (my 40th, whooooooh), I am going to

Arrrrrrruuuuuuubbbbbbaaaaaaaa in May with some family members, so

that won't be good. I just thought I'd put my two cents in. What

month is everyone thinking about? Bobbie Lee

>

**********************

Well, I just checked the polls, and Vegas is far and away the first

choice. As for the month, June is in front, however, said

the ASBS convention is in June. , do you know the dates?

That should definitely be a blackout week. Also, for those attending

the ASBS convention, is it impossible for you also to shoot to Vegas

for another week(end) in June, if that's what the majority chooses?

And, if it is feasible for most of you, is it easier to try to

schedule our party for immediately before or after theirs or would a

week or 2 in between be preferred?

Also, we only have 60-70 votes for each poll question. Come on

people, we're pushing 3000 members here. Don't forget, all lurkers

are welcome, too! So, get out there and vote! LOL

in NJ

November 10, 2002

> Even though I did at first suggest Vegas, I would certainly be

willing to go to Branson where I have never been. I know one thing,

My parents 50th wedding anniversary is June 27th, and I have a high

school reunion in June also (my 40th, whooooooh), I am going to

Arrrrrrruuuuuuubbbbbbaaaaaaaa in May with some family members, so

that won't be good. I just thought I'd put my two cents in. What

month is everyone thinking about? Bobbie Lee

>

**********************

Well, I just checked the polls, and Vegas is far and away the first

choice. As for the month, June is in front, however, said

the ASBS convention is in June. , do you know the dates?

That should definitely be a blackout week. Also, for those attending

the ASBS convention, is it impossible for you also to shoot to Vegas

for another week(end) in June, if that's what the majority chooses?

And, if it is feasible for most of you, is it easier to try to

schedule our party for immediately before or after theirs or would a

week or 2 in between be preferred?

Also, we only have 60-70 votes for each poll question. Come on

people, we're pushing 3000 members here. Don't forget, all lurkers

are welcome, too! So, get out there and vote! LOL

in NJ

November 10, 2002

> Even though I did at first suggest Vegas, I would certainly be

willing to go to Branson where I have never been. I know one thing,

My parents 50th wedding anniversary is June 27th, and I have a high

school reunion in June also (my 40th, whooooooh), I am going to

Arrrrrrruuuuuuubbbbbbaaaaaaaa in May with some family members, so

that won't be good. I just thought I'd put my two cents in. What

month is everyone thinking about? Bobbie Lee

>

**********************

Well, I just checked the polls, and Vegas is far and away the first

choice. As for the month, June is in front, however, said

the ASBS convention is in June. , do you know the dates?

That should definitely be a blackout week. Also, for those attending

the ASBS convention, is it impossible for you also to shoot to Vegas

for another week(end) in June, if that's what the majority chooses?

And, if it is feasible for most of you, is it easier to try to

schedule our party for immediately before or after theirs or would a

week or 2 in between be preferred?

Also, we only have 60-70 votes for each poll question. Come on

people, we're pushing 3000 members here. Don't forget, all lurkers

are welcome, too! So, get out there and vote! LOL

in NJ

November 10, 2002

> I vote for Vegas too. How do I do that officially?

>

******************

Good question! Just go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG/polls

Just click on each question & vote. Then, if you scroll down, you'll

see the results. Have fun!

in NJ

November 10, 2002

> I vote for Vegas too. How do I do that officially?

>

******************

Good question! Just go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG/polls

Just click on each question & vote. Then, if you scroll down, you'll

see the results. Have fun!

in NJ

November 10, 2002

Dear Grads,

Well, as a Vegasite (or local as we call it!) I of course cast an emphatic

vote for Vegas! I know we have a few on this list who live in Las Vegas,

or within 100 or so miles of me.

Some thoughts on bringing this jubilee here (and that's what I think of it

as....a WLS Jubilation!) Anyhow, unless you are used to the summer heat,

there are some times of the year that are better than others. October and

February are gorgeous here. Matter of fact, so far November has been pretty

nice too! So far I haven't had to turn the heat on.....and that's a bonus.

Ok, June, July and August while your typical vacation months are pretty hot.

Generally though the heat may not be an issue if you are inside all the

time! Right now is slow times for the hotels......things will pick up over

Thanksgiving and from Christmas to New Years...then slow again.

Now I'm thinking as I type so this may ramble somewhat...... Rooms are for

the most part cheap here. Places like motel 6 are usually around $30 a

night. The casino/hotels are more reasonable midweek than weekends. Most

on the weekends insist on booking for Friday and Saturdays. A single night

on the weekend is near impossible.

Although the pictures you see of Vegas are all the strip, rooms are more

reasonable downtown. I'm thinking of the Golden Nugget, Main Street

Station, The Las Vegas Club, Binions, The Four Queens. Public

transportation is easy. Downtown Vegas is a few blocks from the main bus

depot. Also there are trolley cars that run to the strip too. IMHO, unless

you are honeymooning....you mostly just need a room to store your stuff,

shower and once in a while sleep. I don't think it would be a problem to

put 4 people in one room either. Most rooms have 2 queen sized beds and

will also supply a roll-a-way bed too if you ask. So that's another way to

keep costs down.

Meals are cheap...there are always specials and coupon books. Many of the

casinos will include show tickets as part of a package or buy one get one

free at the very least. We have great shopping here....the Forum at

Caesars....Nordstrom's just opened at Fashion Show Mall, and we have Belz

Outlet mall too!

Places to go for more information would be www.lasvegas.com and of course

most casinos have websites too! Check Southwest airlines for deals too.

And for a variation on the Vegas thing may be Laughlin. It's hotter than

Vegas and humid too. But it's about a 2 hour commute from Vegas to Laughlin

(may be cheap for rooms) or Mesquite (about 90 miles north of town) Oh and

also....there are plenty of places if you have an RV too!

I'll do what I can to help coordinate this if the group decides on Vegas.

But if I do.....oh dear, oh my.....I lost my tail ( I gotta be Eeyore!!!

Sue in fabulous Las Vegas!!

PS did I mention we also have the Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire, helicopter

trips over the strip, a volcano, a pirate ship, white tigers and lots of

boobie shows too!

Re: Grad Convention

> Even though I did at first suggest Vegas, I would certainly be

willing to go to Branson where I have never been. I know one thing,

My parents 50th wedding anniversary is June 27th, and I have a high

school reunion in June also (my 40th, whooooooh), I am going to

Arrrrrrruuuuuuubbbbbbaaaaaaaa in May with some family members, so

that won't be good. I just thought I'd put my two cents in. What

month is everyone thinking about? Bobbie Lee

>

**********************

Well, I just checked the polls, and Vegas is far and away the first

choice. As for the month, June is in front, however, said

the ASBS convention is in June. , do you know the dates?

That should definitely be a blackout week. Also, for those attending

the ASBS convention, is it impossible for you also to shoot to Vegas

for another week(end) in June, if that's what the majority chooses?

And, if it is feasible for most of you, is it easier to try to

schedule our party for immediately before or after theirs or would a

week or 2 in between be preferred?

Also, we only have 60-70 votes for each poll question. Come on

people, we're pushing 3000 members here. Don't forget, all lurkers

are welcome, too! So, get out there and vote! LOL

in NJ

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