Fodor's 2007 Convention?
 

If we could all just get along for once, where would be the perfect location for a full blown convention, and why?
High quality appetizers and an open bar assumed, let's make it a poll and see what we might agree to.
What item, edble or not, would best represent your state?
Could you guess some frequent posters identities with some accuracy(maybe if they were cordoned off)?
Okay, I'm hoping for some real feedback:)

Northern CA: Wine, of course !
I know little of the Southern part of the state....
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And jetset, we Fodorites don't do conventions we do GTG's
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As for location, I think it would be nifty to have it on an airplane, then we might find destinations for all.
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R5

I second NOCA because a lot of Fodorites live here and those who don't live here want to come here. A no-brainer. Right Razzledazzle?

N CA of course..aren't we the center of the earth, lol.

But a GTG on a flight would be interesting. Would any Fodorite lean their airline seat back. Would anyone grab the seat in front of them when getting up from their seat.

Would everyone be freshly showered, use deoderant but no perfume or after shave lotion. Dress in a respectable manner.

Would any Fodorite bring aboard a crying baby or a kicking toddler.

Would any Fodorite change their baby's dirty diaper on the airline seat. Would anyone apply nail polish while in flight.

Would everyone just bring one small carryon bag and only take up a small section of the overhead storage section. Would all manage to get to their seats without batting some other Fodorite on the head with their carryon bag.

Would all Fodorites not spend the entire flight boring their seat partner by yaking away the entire flight.

Would everyone think about everyone's elses comfort before they thought about their own comfort and needs.

Would this special airplane have comfortable seats with enough leg room, tasty food, free drinks, clean bathrooms the entire flight, pleasant and helpful TA's, an ontime flight and fabulous movies on individual video screens.

The location, the majority rules but absolutely everyone would be more than thrilled with the location. No gripping, whining or complaints.

And even more amazing, everyone would respect each other opinions.

Would that be paradise or what?

LOL, LoveItaly, your post is a hoot!

LoveItaly--you take such good notes! :)

Forget Northern California...I thought you all liked to travel!! The airplane is perfect! I hope I get an upgrade to 1st class!

i'2((r))

I'll be joining iceeu2 in 1st class so I can change my babies diapers in peace, away from the poor, huddled masses in Coach...LI - can we swing an open bar on the plane ? I don't remember seeing any comments on drunken plane passengers...Perhaps we could add to the list. Worst case, iceeu2 & I can bring you a few drinks back...lol

LOL LoveItaly! You've got the best idea. . . I claim Janisj as my seatmate ((6))

I would love for you to come to Hawaii, but I do want to travel to NorCal!

Would we be restricted to only speaking of travel at this convention GTG?...and if we want to talk about anything else we need to remove ourselves to another convention? :(

I will bring lei for everyone and chocolate covered mac nuts.

LoveItaly...Heard on the news this a.m. that Elk Grove is the fastest growing city in the US....Are you near there??

Melissa
If rb_travelerxATyahoo will be in attendance...then I suspect we will be required to stick to only travel related chat. :)

Love the plane idea...but what happens when the inevitable spat ensues? Are we able to open the door and throw the offending nail polishing Fodorite off the plane?
What about standing room only seats? Will those be available on this flight? That would take care of the "back of the seat" pullers.

:-$ Let's not tell the editors about this convention :)

I think I'd better bring a parachute to this GTG :)

So, would Muffin dictate the attire on this plane party? Or can we all just wear our pajamas??

Anyone ever hear of the Pub Crawl on Mackinac Island? Since there are no cars, you walk from bar to bar and have a drink at each place and the bartender signs your shirt.

I'm thinking maybe we could do a Global Pub Crawl on our private plane here. Stop in each country and have one of the local cocktails and then move on to the next. What do you think? ((D)) ((B))

Who is packing the tuna???!!!:)

I will bring some pecans and something peachy!

(With a reserved Miss Manners smile).. ah dear ones, you seem to be somewhat taken with the idea.
What about the newest large RCL cruise ship, kept at drydock, so those who misbehave can simply be escorted elsewhere?
I will contribute crab to our little soiree. I think the profits from the launch of my new magazine, Men in Fishing Gear, should help me with any expense.
I also have to add that although lobster is no doubt a nice treat, those fisherman can't beat our Bering Sea crabbers, for the size of the pots and a bit more salty talk.
Then the newbies aboard will get their lessons, first of which, how to say the magic word. F-O-D-O-R-S. Not fodders, fudders, fa doors.
People bearing recipes will be publicly given the royal jelly treatment.
Socks and sandals? Death. Let's add bonus points for well groomed feet. How many times I have waited on line at the local grocery emporium, allowing my eyes to wander and rest at the foot of some unpumiced hooligan.
There could be a table for mystery trips- you know, Check out my itinerary, Are there rest areas in Crunkton, Can I floss instead of showering? If my unkle gave me three grand, where would you tell me and the wife to go? If I told a good p.c. joke, could the maid get us an upgrade?(The Dell and the Compaq were sitting in a bar..)
And finally, do you have any mental pictures of posters based on screen names alone? J.
p.s. I think the one place that should be ruled out is Vegas. A few too many distractions and we could keep our shirts!

jetset1,
we might end up starting a fire in the oven on that cruise...:))

JAGIRL~ the only shots to be "fired"(from me) will be vodka slammers.

Being part Russian, I will teach a small class using only the potato and small explosive devices.

Oh LoveItaly, you slay me.
:))