Re: NC Gathering/ ... to Cam

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Hello Cam, You know I have never met you personally but I value all

that you do thru' this site and the wealth of information and life

experience that you generously share here. The " written word " on

paper or on computer forums can be misinterpeted: you felt I wrote

something " mean spirited " even tho' I put " LOL " ... I feel you

responded to my post (directed to CA) rather defensively.

I've left all 3 posts below and I really don't understand your tone

towards me. Things you say I said, I clearly didn't; there were NO

mean spirited remarks directed specifically towards you or anyone,

only my open honest expression of having " mixed feelings " ... Is that

not allowed? I'd prefer to believe we are both just " reading things

wrong " and " go back to our neutral corners " . Is that do-able?

...... Sincerely, Marty

--- " cammaltby " <cammaltby@...> wrote:

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> Hi Marty, You are right, we spoke of this before....there wasn't

any discussion about the location. And once I found a location that

seemed right, the dates pretty much selected themselves based on my

scheduled departure to Eurpope and the availability of the facility.

From there on in it was kind of like a orporate/religious/wellness

retreat or program anywhere. The planners put together are program

and decide to hold it, they decide where they are going to have it,

and if the attendees are motivated to come, they do...and if they

can't make it, then they don't send deposits. There is no intent to

exclude anyone. To the contrary, I went to great lengths to explore

as many centers as I could that would accomodate peoples pocket

books and physical needs. I looked in CA, AZ, WV, PA, Mexico,

Belize, and a few other places. None were the right combination I

thought had the right balance of being safe, affordable and

accessible. Bonnie graciously took her own time and travelled to the

Trinity Center and evaluated the site. This was not a " random pick "

made in the interests of being difficult.

What we have found a place that is inexpensive, pretty, and restful

and can accomodate as many people as want to come. Everyone has been

invited, and the information has been out there for more than 3

weeks.

This group numbers 250 +/-. Once you accept the fact that there is

not going to be a perfect place, or time, or venue to suit everyone

you relize that you do the best you can do...and if it works for

some....terrific. I know we are going to have a good time and learn

a lot from each other and I wish everyone could come....but that is

just not realistic.

I do hope that your remark that I had no regard for people west of

the Mississipi was intended in jest. It came across as mean spirited

and I am sure you know that nothing is further from the truth.

I hope you will make your arrangements to meet us in April. If not,

I wish you have good luck planning something else later on in the

year.

Take Care, Cam

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> > Hi , I know what you're feelin'. There really wasn't much

discussion on options this time around. I think with Cam leaving

soon outta the USofA, time was a factor, but I would rather have

gone to a place VERY close to a main airport, rather than drive 2

hours AFTER a cross-country flight. It does feel like we folk west

of the Mis'sippi were not given much consideration... probably

Dallas, Denver, Chicago, even Salt Lake City (all HUBs with " deals " )

could have been do-able for most all of us. I really want to go,

but must admit to mixed emotions. Kinda fell like the " nerd " that

runs to catch up to the " cool " kids at lunchtime so I can sit with

them... They'll let me, but they wouldn't wait for me if I didn't

make the effort. ...LOL... But, hey, I am always game for

a " plan " ... let's see how is doing 6 months from now, ok?

Later, hugs, Marty

> > --- " " <Dawg@> wrote:

> > WAAAAAAAAAAAAA Cam - us West Coasters really feel left out!

I've done a lot of traveling, but I'm afraid North Carolina is a tad

too far for me. (Only clear across the entire country!) I may be

putting my foot in my mouth, but I have a feeling I can say the same

for , , Carol, and Ken. And probably the newbie ,

also. I had expected that it would take place somewhere around

central America, so that the distance wouldn't be so bad for ALL

participating. But ::::sigh:::: I guess the majority rules. Sadly,

~ CA~