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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic

Perish the thought :) we dont neeed more bones of contention than is already on display[;)]

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ORIGINAL: Sanity

I have confidence that Treasure and Firm will make excellent moderators... [;)]

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ORIGINAL: FirmhandKY

LV would be good for a lot of reasons.  Flights are relatively cheap.  We wouldn't have to stay at a strip hotel, and could get a pretty good deal for rooms, I think.  And there are loads of free things to do, that cost little or nothing.

Ok, here are some suggested locations:

1. Las Vegas (lots to do and see)
2. Near Washington DC  (lots to do and see - historical and political)
3. Atlanta (lots to do and see ... plus it's close to me!)
4. Nashville (near my old stomping grounds.  Country Music, Al Gore's home)
5. Kansas City, Missouri (Jazz, BBQ, central location)
6. Jacksonville, FL (on the ocean, near Orlando and Disney)
7. Cincinnati (home of Larry Flynt, Jerry Springer, lots of museums -  center of the east US)

Firm

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ORIGINAL: FirmhandKY

OK,

We'll still debate the location, but I did also like to debate the time frame.

I'd say .... at least 6 months from now, which gives us no earlier than January of 2012, and before the election, which will be early November.

If we do it in cold weather, the more southern locations are more likely (Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Atlanta).  During high summer, the most northern location under consideration is Cincinnati.

I'd suggest either spring or fall.

This would be then Feb/Mar/April or September, October.

If we do Vegas, I'd prefer the weekend of February  17, 18, and 19 (Friday through Sunday).

If we do DC, then early September?

Probably the least expensive areas will be KC and Nashville.  Nashville has a lot of southern charm and is reasonably priced.  I'm not sure about the cost of air travel to either one, though.

Firm

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ORIGINAL: hlen5

I'm only on post # 35 so this might have been suggested already, but what about Chicago?

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


No "bones" on display from me Lucy... [:D]

Come on down, I will treat you well, and I am sure I would truly enjoy meeting you. For the most part we can all behave like ladies and gentlemen for a few days, and I have confidence that Treasure and Firm will make excellent moderators... [;)]

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic

Perish the thought :) we dont neeed more bones of contention than is already on display[;)]

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ORIGINAL: VioletGray

Hmm interesting.. I'd be tempted to attend.. We should meet in two different places, a gun shop or hunt supply store for the conservatives, and at the Whole Foods for the liberals! :-)

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


I naturally prefer Vegas, its so close I can make it there with six hours notice. Its highly affordable, I know the city, and I enjoy my time there every time I go.

That said, I am agreeable with any general consensus except if it is in the East somewhere winter driving could be treacherous for those of us of us coming from more Northern climes and who have to cross the continental divide, and summer would mean that those in school or who have kids in school would have a much easier time attending as well.

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic
Im pretty sure Im gonna enjoy meeting everyone. [;)] I'll behave like a gentleman[:D][:D][:D][:D]

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ORIGINAL: Sanity


So does this mean youre coming? [sm=dancer.gif]

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic
Im pretty sure Im gonna enjoy meeting everyone. [;)] I'll behave like a gentleman[:D][:D][:D][:D]

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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic
of course!!!

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ORIGINAL: willbeurdaddy

If we focus in on some dates I can check if I can wangle any deals in Vegas. If the room cost is cheap enough it could push others in that direction. Those Feb. dates arent Presidents day weekend are they?