GABIT attendees thread

[rderoch]

Ooooh, should we take bets?

I like to place a bet on SE.

We had a big meeting down at the Renaissance this weekend with all the staff and I've chosen a suitable area of two large alcoves in the bar for the Samandan chocolate party.

Bear in mind that the hotel has been newly refurbished with very lovely new "creamish" coloured carpet, soooo I will purchase some disposable table cloths for the tables for you all and buy some "clean wipes" for chocolate covered fingers. Try not to be messy people! I am passing over organising it to Liesl (Gabit attendee liaison) who will be in contact with the designated representative from the Samandans to arrange it. I've also put it on the schedule.

Julia
G4

PS can you cross post to the Samandan thread for those who don't frequent here please.

So, you're envisioning a group of people grinning maniacally with melted chocolate on their hands and faces? But, this is a group of mature.....oh, never mind.

[Mandysg1]

I haven't had time to pay yet (you're anxious to pay )

Not quite I just had something to clear up

Thanks Becky for your response...boy you are a fast quick woman

[SEREN LWCH (MAL)]

50 DAYS to go until AT4!!!!!

308
Days to go until The Sanctuary Experience!!!!!!!

315
Days to go until Meet the Man!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chelle DB]

We had a big meeting down at the Renaissance this weekend with all the staff and I've chosen a suitable area of two large alcoves in the bar for the Samandan chocolate party.
Bear in mind that the hotel has been newly refurbished with very lovely new "creamish" coloured carpet, soooo I will purchase some disposable table cloths for the tables for you all and buy some "clean wipes" for chocolate covered fingers. Try not to be messy people! I am passing over organising it to Liesl (Gabit attendee liaison) who will be in contact with the designated representative from the Samandans to arrange it. I've also put it on the schedule.
Julia
G4
PS can you cross post to the Samandan thread for those who don't frequent here please.

Why does this strike me as an appropriate location for the Samandans? (except for me, the milk drinker in the crowd )

Hmmm...chocolate and a bar all within reach...oh yeah! I'm so gonna have the best time!!!

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Becks

Not quite I just had something to clear up
Thanks Becky for your response...boy you are a fast quick woman

This is what I absolutely love about the G4...the Gabit team! They are quick and totally on the ball.
I wish all organizations could be like that...I'm still waiting for our promotional Wii to arrive...2 months late!

50 DAYS to go until AT4!!!!!

My daughter hangs out for your AT4 countdown Mal...it's how we calculate how many days til her birthday...we just subtract 7 days from your countdown and BINGO!!! As for my own little countdown...its way too close and easy now for me to count the days til I leave!
Thanks for keeping us up to date!

[dipsofjazz]

50 Days to go!!!! Yay!!!

[EH-T]

Hmmm...chocolate and a bar all within reach...oh yeah! I'm so gonna have the best time!!!

That's Chelle heaven!

[~Sarah~]

Hah! I didnt have to wake to find mine waiting in my inbox. Gotta love grave shifts.

I have to agree with you Sky on the tickets. I was allocated for both SE and MTM, but have since been reconsidering going to one in favor of heading down and seeing some awesome natural sights on the West Coast instead for a week. I have till early October to debate this, but yes, things do change and a lot can happen in the world of Cons and tickets.

I'm with you guys... I just don't know that I can swing the money... I think I will be turning down the MtM one... will start going back to school next fall, trying without student loans.. so with the rent and all, every penny is going to count...
Still a few days left to make the final decisions though...

[Skydiver]

the one thing that makes them doable for me is....800ish now (for both and with the canadian/us exchange), another 800ish (hopefully a lot less) for air fare in 6-8 months, then hotel 11 months or so from now

a good chunk of change, but spread out over a year.

[Mandysg1]

the one thing that makes them doable for me is....800ish now (for both and with the canadian/us exchange), another 800ish (hopefully a lot less) for air fare in 6-8 months, then hotel 11 months or so from now

a good chunk of change, but spread out over a year.

You're wishing our dollar goes down

[Chelle DB]

That's Chelle heaven!

Almost!!!
Just one element missing...and unfortunately I can't ship him over there in my suitcase...but it's pretty close to heaven!!!

Ok...I need some tips of what I might need to pack...I bought a small travel hairdryer and on daughters insistence, I also bought a mini hair straightener...not that I use one...much! I have a huge suitcase that I shall be living out of for the almost 5 weeks I'm away and I've been looking for winter clothes but all the summer stock is out so no luck there...but I did get some new pj's. I have a jacket...do I need a hat? Arghhh...it's getting close to panic station time!

[SEREN LWCH (MAL)]

49 DAYS to go until AT4!!!!!

307
Days to go until The Sanctuary Experience!!!!!!!

314
Days to go until Meet the Man!!!!!!!!!!!

[Skydiver]

You're wishing our dollar goes down

no

i'm paying for 2 tickets for each. so 1700 and change us vs 1900 and change CAD

[t_2]

Almost!!!
Just one element missing...and unfortunately I can't ship him over there in my suitcase...but it's pretty close to heaven!!!

Ok...I need some tips of what I might need to pack...I bought a small travel hairdryer and on daughters insistence, I also bought a mini hair straightener...not that I use one...much! I have a huge suitcase that I shall be living out of for the almost 5 weeks I'm away and I've been looking for winter clothes but all the summer stock is out so no luck there...but I did get some new pj's. I have a jacket...do I need a hat? Arghhh...it's getting close to panic station time!

Don't forget your travel plug for your electrical appliances. The sockets are different here to Europe and Oz.

Tracy

[Skydiver]

and make sure your stuff can handle the voltage

In the US, our electricity is - commonly - 110 volts. In the UK, 220.

most newer electronics have transformers that can handle both 110 and 220. But some don't. So read the plugs/manuals on your electronics and make sure you won't fry your stuff by plugging it in.

If all your electronics can handle the voltage, all you need is a plug converter, less than 20 dollars at places like Walgreens or Walmart and possibly Target.

If your electronics don't handle the different voltages, then you need to buy a plug converter that also transforms the power level. These are more expensive. I think they run 40-60 dollars, but don't quote me on that.

Other places to check is office supply stores, Office Max, Office Depot, or Best Buy.

and failing that, there's always Amazon

So, to keep from frying your electronic toys, please read the specs etc.

[Shirt'n'Tie]

the great mumsey who is out singing...

Ya see!! I knew if I kept up the singing others would join!!


*Continues singing*

S'n'T