Let's get together

[njbirk]

I hear you all, you want to meet each other. What I would suggest is that this first time, we plan a meeting of just 'us' then, no professionals, no parents, no kids. Let's keep it simple and maybe it can happen. We've got lots to talk about.

Now comes the hard part, where should we meet and when? Want to throw out some suggestions here and we can group think this through?

I have no fear of flying and fly frequently so I am game for anywhere. If the time is right I will come.

Nancy

[Carrie]

what exactly does "no kids" mean?

[njbirk]

Ha ha good point.
I meant that the focus would be on those actually with the injury, as others expressed further down in a conversation with the subject line of "conference".

We are all 'kids' at heart, of course ....

Nancy

[Kathleen]

Gee Nancy

I am glad you clarified that one ... because you know I am already back to my second childhood...LOL

I think that would be a great idea....

Of course Carrie and I are from NY...
I hate to fly but will...when forced to I will... now...
But NY, NJ, Penn even OHIO ... I can reach by car.

How about some of the others... A central spot of sorts would be a good place to start with...
Jump in everyone with your feelings please.

I think the informal meeting of those who are birth injured and caring for our own needs would be a great idea.

We do need to meet and compare arms.... Nancy, Judy and I have done this already and it was fun really!
Fla. 2000 we also met ryan & dave m..... Was the first time I met another person with this injury (adult) it was good to compare and interesting to share our own stories...
Kath

[patpxc]

Niagra Falls is right in the middle. Pat

[Carrie]

Niagara Falls would be a great place for me, being that it's only an hour from here and about 5 from home and the drive is easy.

[njbirk]

I could also drive to Niagara Falls. It is only about a 5 hour drive for me. And there are lots of cheap hotel rooms on the Canadian side.

Any other ideas/suggestions?

Nancy

[patpxc]

Where is everyone else from? So far, it looks like the northeastern part of the country. Nancy, I know that you are less than an hour from me, I think Lansing is about 5, Jersey is 9-10 as is NYC. I'm up for anything reasonable. I can't do real expensive. The house fire really bit into the finances. How many people are we up to so far???? By the way, you'll all know me. I'm the one with the short arm! Pat

[Judy-T]

Well, I am from Florida. We could do Disney.LOL I vote for Atlantic City. We can be called the one arm bandits.

[TINA-T]

Hello All.........

Got out of my sick bed to respond to this. (happy Kath) haha

I am in Michigan and am interested in this idea!! I LOVE that we are talking just us adults this first time. I think that it would be much more beneficial if we did a get to know each other informal gathering before we start throwing speakers into the mix. I also agree that this should be a childless event. Well, except for the "kid" part of ourselves

ok, back to bed..........this sinus/bronchitis is kicking my kidlike butt..................