I haven't bought my ticket yet, but I am most likely going. It looks like I may fly in several days earlier instead. A friend of mine here is going out east to NC on an exchange program to a university for a semester, and we may fly out together to Chicago and hang out there for a few days before she has to be in class.
I am going to go help care for my alcoholic, recently-widowed-for-the-second-time grandmother for a month. That means my plans for an enjoyable summer mini-vacation are shot. It also means I can't meet up with you guys.
Also, my friends' wedding is looking like it may be more complicated than I originally planned. I'm not sure what's going on. And Ryan still doesn't have a ticket, so this whole thing may either not happen or have to be shifted over.
So if anyone is still considering plane tickets, hold off until Ryan confirms his status.
That's what I was thinking. I'm thinking Bruce won't be able to go, other people are talking about money issue, and not one person confirmed they would be going when I asked. Maybe we should hold this off for... another year? I've been planning to go on this trip, but I haven't actually called my family to make plans to stay there yet, I've only been planning dates for where I'll be staying and stopping etc.
I still would like to see you guys, so do you think we could really plan for a meet, like... 12 months in advance? Ryan, you were talking about tickets being way cheaper in Spring. Bruce, was this summer the only summer you might come to the U.S, or do you think next summer is a possibility? I definitely don't expect you to come just for this, just whenever you might visit you should tell us so this could be a possibility.
The more time goes on though, I'm thinking this is going to fall through. I've been seriously considering just calling this off.. and I think it'll be for the best. Shall we shoot for... June 2010? Maybe in Chicago, maybe somewhere else.
I hate the thought of canceling as I was looking forward to meeting up with everybody, but sadly money has become unexpectedly tight for me these past few months. I was planning on trying to buy my tickets and schedule vacation time on Friday, but I'd like to hear everyone's opinions on the matter.
Well for me, ticket prices have dropped about $400 dollars, so patience has indeed been a virtue for me. They're down to $1400, which I honestly didn't expect to happen. Though I have to fly through Canada, which is icky...
Actually, June 2010 will be much more difficult for me. My sister is getting married around that time (I would know exactly when if I weren't a bastard), so I imagine vacation and travel time may already be tight.
Sorry I have been so quiet on the issue lately, I've been swamped at work preparing for a business trip this week. Come next week I should have more time and give you a concrete answer very soon.
I'm going to be honest here. The last time I traveled out of state I ended up lost in downtown San Francisco in the rain without an umbrella. I suspect if I had been alone I'd have been mugged or worse. Then I got sick. Also a taxi driver totally took me an another guy for a ride and dumped us off somewhere hardly any closer to our destination than we started. I can't find my way in large airports at all either. I'm a very picky eater and often worry about finding food.
Simply put, the prospect of traveling more than a few hours drive alone terrifies me. If it wasn't for that I would absolutely be there. As it is, I fear the anxiety would get the better of me.
Maybe if I can find a way to instantly teleport there and totally skip the travel part...
So, it's sounding like most people are leaning toward cancelling the trip for this year. Does that sound right? I know the wedding is going to be a bit more complicated for me, Mario's finances are tight, and Lauren is thinking next year sounds better.
I'm gonna go see Ryan and hopefully Andrew no matter what. if otehr people are there, too, all the better. So know that there will be a gathering of some sort It might not be the official crazy OB gathering, but it will still be fun and awesome, so try to come if you can and we will try to coordinate as best we can ahead of time.
I start school on August 24th, so I couldn't attend past then, if you had it before then, like I said before, my girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Chicago, so I could make it, hopefully.
The wedding DOES make things more complicated though.... now our friend wants us to go down there for like four days, Thursday through Sunday. I'm not sure what we're doing. Blarg.
Just be around when you can. We can all find our own sleeping arrangements and what not if you're busy and away. Unless you mean that it might keep you busy the whole time. That'd suck.
Okay, Andrew get this figured out so I can buy my ticket. I have my shit all finalized here today. As soon as Andrew knows for sure I'll buy my ticket I REALLY PROMISE THIS TIME GUYZ
I should point out I'm going to have to pull out of this. Mental health services are still monitoring me daily and are going to keep doing so until September. I was specifically told that international travel was a big no-no during that time
I'm out. I can't make it in August. We have one team member and one intern (who takes on a bunch of our tasks) who are leaving the company in August, and it will put tremendous strain on the remaining three people, myself included. I cannot leave at that time, because I'll have to be present to deal with the logistical headache of task and client reassignment.
I'm terribly sorry everyone who was still planning this trip. It's too short of notice to plan it beforehand, and afterwards will be difficult with some big fall projects I have. I technically knew about this person leaving about a month or so ago, but I was too dense to make the connection until now.
I think it's down to like 3 people now. Eh. I may or may not be in Chicago around the 21st, I still haven't asked my boss for that last week off. At this point, those going probably have my phone number. Send me a message or something whenever you're in Chicago and I'll tell you whether or not I ever made it and (if I did) if I'm still in town.
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I'm a minor and can't go...
I am going to go help care for my alcoholic, recently-widowed-for-the-second-time grandmother for a month. That means my plans for an enjoyable summer mini-vacation are shot. It also means I can't meet up with you guys.
I'm beginning to wonder if Loki's involved.
So if anyone is still considering plane tickets, hold off until Ryan confirms his status.
I still would like to see you guys, so do you think we could really plan for a meet, like... 12 months in advance? Ryan, you were talking about tickets being way cheaper in Spring. Bruce, was this summer the only summer you might come to the U.S, or do you think next summer is a possibility? I definitely don't expect you to come just for this, just whenever you might visit you should tell us so this could be a possibility.
The more time goes on though, I'm thinking this is going to fall through. I've been seriously considering just calling this off.. and I think it'll be for the best. Shall we shoot for... June 2010? Maybe in Chicago, maybe somewhere else.
Actually, June 2010 will be much more difficult for me. My sister is getting married around that time (I would know exactly when if I weren't a bastard), so I imagine vacation and travel time may already be tight.
Sorry I have been so quiet on the issue lately, I've been swamped at work preparing for a business trip this week. Come next week I should have more time and give you a concrete answer very soon.
I'm going to be honest here. The last time I traveled out of state I ended up lost in downtown San Francisco in the rain without an umbrella. I suspect if I had been alone I'd have been mugged or worse. Then I got sick. Also a taxi driver totally took me an another guy for a ride and dumped us off somewhere hardly any closer to our destination than we started. I can't find my way in large airports at all either. I'm a very picky eater and often worry about finding food.
Simply put, the prospect of traveling more than a few hours drive alone terrifies me. If it wasn't for that I would absolutely be there. As it is, I fear the anxiety would get the better of me.
Maybe if I can find a way to instantly teleport there and totally skip the travel part...
Does that sound right?
I'm out. I can't make it in August. We have one team member and one intern (who takes on a bunch of our tasks) who are leaving the company in August, and it will put tremendous strain on the remaining three people, myself included. I cannot leave at that time, because I'll have to be present to deal with the logistical headache of task and client reassignment.
I'm terribly sorry everyone who was still planning this trip. It's too short of notice to plan it beforehand, and afterwards will be difficult with some big fall projects I have. I technically knew about this person leaving about a month or so ago, but I was too dense to make the connection until now.
Sorry everyone. Maybe next year...
I think it's down to like 3 people now. Eh. I may or may not be in Chicago around the 21st, I still haven't asked my boss for that last week off. At this point, those going probably have my phone number. Send me a message or something whenever you're in Chicago and I'll tell you whether or not I ever made it and (if I did) if I'm still in town.