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.
((H))

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.
:))

LoveItaly: too too funny. I was thinking the same thing but could never have been as eloquent as you. I promise I will get a pedicure if I attend!!!! LOL

Iceeu2, I'll bring the Ritz crackers and Cheez Whiz! And perhaps something topped with Bisquick . . . :D

psst... listen(slightly slurring words from Bailey's/coffee).. should I keep my husband or bring my beau?
I'm chortling over the recent dilemnas and life altering queries made here of late.
Fact is, the only reason I agreed to my young prodigies was for the f.f. miles.
I always thought if I was made to produce a litter, I would have been a cat.
I must have been wise to take them on trips when they were young. One intends to be a pilot, bless him(and our discount trips), and the other, an architect(the better to design mother's summer home,lol).
Oh my, Randolph has arrived early to whisk me to the med trials. toodles, J.

LOL LoveItaly and JaGirl! Privet, Jetset!

Are we allowed to share a main dish? Can I sneak another Fodorite in my hotel room?

And yes, NorCal rocks!

LoveItaly, I'm not sure which shoes to bring. Do you think it will rain? Do we need to make reservations?

If we sailed to Ireland, we could acquire more soap, muahaha..
and I am bringing my dh. The man is a prince and beyond patient. Ever since he joined the Husbands Without Orders program, our state of the union has been divine.
Just a short while ago, he suggested a ride across PWS. We have friends who summer in Valdez. I haven't seen any Hunchback whales in ages, so we donate calcium pills before boarding.
Yes, I will also bring my vial of wild yam cream and hope that my hair behaves. The Cher wig doesn't always hold it's sleek style in the misty fjords.

Oh goody!!! A Fodor's GTG/convention on a plane! =D>

I can start planning my special plane riding outfit which, according to dearest Muffin, I shall choose with much care and reverence.

hmmm...let's see. Definitely not leather pants...the squeaking may annoy the pooping baby.
Maybe something <font color="pink"><b>pink</b></font> and crispy...

You should be doing stand-up comedy, Jetset1! :) I love Husbands Without Orders!

Call it a travel intervention, if you will. A small room on the ship, Sunday morning, would host a &quot;regular poster confessional:
(eyes downward, wringing hands and a choked voice) &quot;One time, I made xyxpud really angry and(swallows hard), I was de..de..leted. All I did was ask about a sweet tea recipe&quot;(knees vibrating like Madonna on steroids).
Quiet demure woman dressed in paisley:
&quot;I was called a troll, and that hurts.. My cat does like to fly, and I'm sorry so many are allergic and spiteful, because I have a latex allergy and he's my only friend&quot;.
Okay, back to updating my obituary.... I'm always afraid my family would leave something pertinent out. &quot;She always had a difficult time obtaining Lumpia wrappers&quot;.

I've got dibbs on sitting in the seat in front of LoveItaly on the plane.

Definetly Northern Cal ... close to home (as I already live there) and we can all wear white tennies, although I prefer flip flops. As a side trip, we can go to Mare Island - I don't know why, but then again I don't know why not. Faina can research and lead the tour there.

For those of us that live in the area, if we don't like what's going on, we can just take our leis, mac nuts etc.. and go home and pout.

Nina

Do none of us have a connection to a private Isle?
As an aside(practically unheard of from me), WHERE has Kal been hiding?
Oh right, the pole dancing competition will be on the champagne deck.
I can't wait to meet all of you. I'll be playing the part of a shy and modest woman with brunette hair and caramel highlights, and I will request fltered lighting so as to soften the drama. fondly, J.

I'm doing an urgent feverish research on Mare Island, &quot;mare&quot; as in causing nightmares, not to be confused with any kind of horses!

I will have a few requirements for this tour:

* no carry-ons, 33&quot; suitcases only
* everybody must wear a bright red hat for head-counts
* while on the move, everybody hold hands or shackles
* only standard 3-gallon water bottles
* only pillows provided by the driver are allowed
* tipping Again is encouraged in cash and travelers' checks
* maps of Molvania will be provided 1 per couple
* maps must be returned upon conclusion of the tour
* no flash flood photography
* no ballpoint pens allowed, only fountain pens
* notes can NOT be taken, not even on toilet paper
* Fodorites supply their own seat covers
* restroom use only on command for all pets, kids, adults and such
* all and any medications are shared by everybody on the bus
* no, you can't use earplugs, you MUST listen to what I say

jetset1,

Private island like the $30,000 a night Necker Island? Where the staff asks you after breakfast, &quot;What would <i>you</i> like to do today?&quot; ?

Well...mayhap some well connected, well travelled (on Virgin) Fodorite might know Mr. Branson personally...having once started a fire in his oven...or something? :)

Has there ever been such a convention? Not a small GTG but a really huge GTG?

....So we have to tip the pilot? I don't know about you, but I think i'd like to sit with Black Bart!

this is very entertaining as I am in ATL and my plane is delayed. good way to pass time in the airport! And that makes me travel related!

;)

Private island?!? Now we're talking~

And if you and LoveItaly get mics all weekend, Jetset, I'm there! .... but I may need to purchase some Depends first! ;-)

JaGirl, what Necker Islad? We're doing Mare Island! Where the staff asked with horror, what are you doing HERE??

Melissa, are you laughing reading it? Must be plenty of empry seats around you ;)

You Northern CA folks <i> sure </i> you want to have this convention 07 so close to home?

I mean think about it for a moment. Do you want to have these scandalous, sixteen dollar underwear-wearing, unbathed, crusty footed, sock and sandal wearing, winos in your home town where people actually <i>know</i> you...
:)

JaGirl, you must know San Francisco real well... :))

For $16 there should be more material to it . . .