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« on: June 24, 2009, 03:40:32 AM »

This is the new thread for us to keep our plans and expected attendance records (he he) for the next meet.
In Reston,  VA on July 14th.
And afterwards we can post the photos here.

Just sayin....
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 03:57:00 AM »

Geoff. . .  .might want to modify the thread title to include "DC area" or "Northern VA"  . . . . I don't know if there's more than one "Reston" in the country, but it's possible. . . . .
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2009, 07:18:57 AM »

OK, I'm back from my sojourn to the not-frozen-at-all-but-hotter-than-hell-North and I'm putting together the cell phone number list, and I have

DebbiM, DRenee, Geoff and Susan in VA and of course, my own.

Anyone else want to PM me their cell phone number?  This is not a requirement, but might be useful if we're trying to locate each other that day!  If I've missed anyone, please resend because I've apparently deleted it by accident!

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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2009, 07:46:42 AM »

You should have mine. . . .though I won't be around that day as I'll be in Kentucky. . . .hmmmm. . . .maybe I can call in and you can ignore me.  Grin

Seriously, though. . . .have fun. . . .I'll catch then next one. . . . .
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2009, 07:48:00 AM »

I'll have time that day, and wanted to offer a ride to & from the meet to anyone who's reasonably close (as in, not Baltimore) and has no transportation.
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2009, 07:51:06 AM »

You should have mine. . . .though I won't be around that day as I'll be in Kentucky. . . .hmmmm. . . .maybe I can call in and you can ignore me.  Grin

Seriously, though. . . .have fun. . . .I'll catch then next one. . . . .

Yep, have yours!

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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2009, 10:15:26 AM »

The list last time we counted noses was:
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Me
Betsy
Ravenclawprefect
Deb
Harvey (maybe)
Heather (?)
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Maybe Mike if things work out.
Of course anyone and everyone is welcome.
If you want to PM your cell phone numbers to Betsy for coordination, that would be helpful.

Just sayin.....
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2009, 04:38:17 PM »

Unfortunately you'll have to uncount my nose.  Things have changed and I'm not going to be able to make it.  I'm not hoping for the September meeting.
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« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2009, 05:37:03 PM »

Unfortunately you'll have to uncount my nose.  Things have changed and I'm not going to be able to make it.  I'm not hoping for the September meeting.
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DRenee, not this month and not September either?  Is everything ok?
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« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2009, 03:57:35 PM »

I sent in my cell number!  Do we have a specific place in town center we are meeting?
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« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2009, 06:55:13 AM »

I totally missed this thread. I sent my phone number.

Drenee: I hope that everything is ok.

In an attempt to make the initial meeting place a bit more specific I am going to suggest that we meet at the Ice Rink and William and Sonoma. That is a a specific corner and should prevent people from being staggered around the ice rink. (grins)
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2009, 07:19:26 AM »

ProfCrash,
Thanks for suggesting a more specific location.
Most of us can find that, I am sure - but we would not have been able to suggest one ourselves.

All - keep the 14th on your calendar.
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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2009, 07:46:12 AM »

I totally missed this thread. I sent my phone number.

Drenee: I hope that everything is ok.

In an attempt to make the initial meeting place a bit more specific I am going to suggest that we meet at the Ice Rink and William and Sonoma. That is a a specific corner and should prevent people from being staggered around the ice rink. (grins)

Works for me!  I will send out the phone list in a couple of days.

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« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2009, 06:39:22 AM »

How do we advertise the meeting to people who might not check the Not Quite Kindle boards?
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2009, 08:55:46 AM »

Betsy,
Do you think Harvey would want to put this in the blog as a "coming attractions"?
maybe the upcoming NYC meet also?

Or should we start a new thread - perhaps a sticky thread with the upcoming dates?
I think that if "we" promote these meets they will become a bigger thing all around the country.

Just sayin......
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« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2009, 07:25:36 PM »

Good idea, Geoff - - I can add a blog post about that.

Wish I could be in Reston for this one!!
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« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2009, 09:34:44 AM »

Susan, sorry about my  post.  I meant to say now hoping for September.  Sorry about that.

I am having some medical problems.  Not really sure what yet, but my blood tests suggest I'm bleeding internally.  More blood work and tests scheduled. 

Can't wait to see the pics from your meeting.  Have fun.  I'm sorry I have to miss it.
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« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2009, 09:42:41 AM »

Susan, sorry about my  post.  I meant to say now hoping for September.  Sorry about that.

I am having some medical problems.  Not really sure what yet, but my blood tests suggest I'm bleeding internally.  More blood work and tests scheduled. 

Can't wait to see the pics from your meeting.  Have fun.  I'm sorry I have to miss it.
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Get better soon. Take good care of yourself!!!
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« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2009, 09:56:59 AM »

Thank you. 
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« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2009, 09:23:00 PM »

FYI, blogged this thread tonight. Have fun at the meet-up!! - Harvey.
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« Reply #20 on: July 09, 2009, 06:22:25 AM »

Thanks Harvey,
Advertising always helps.
We would like to see some of the lurkers (non registered readers of KindleBoards) join us too. This is a good opportunity for people who think they might want a Kindle to see them "in the wild".

Just sayin.....
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« Reply #21 on: July 09, 2009, 06:33:07 AM »

I'm not sure if I'll be there or not (I'm trying though!) It's pretty far for me. If I do come, all the BRATs will be along as well (don't worry, they're pretty well behaved in public. It's only at home they are monsters)

I won't have my Kindle to show off, but I can ooh and ahh over everyone else's. (And if anybody coming has a DX, I would love to see it!)
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« Reply #22 on: July 09, 2009, 07:23:22 AM »

Hey I had a thought and wanted the groups opinion.
Should I post this event over on the Amazon forum?

Do we want the meets open to the complete Kindle world?
Or just KB land?

Just askin.......
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« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2009, 08:13:33 AM »

Lets just leave it here. I am afraid who might come from the Amazon world.
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« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2009, 08:45:50 AM »

Ok, I has some of the same worries.
And I think it should only take one no vote to veto the idea.
I would not want anyone feeling uncomfortable.
Some of us have still never met each other.
Others because we did it once feel better about the meets.

So idea tabled.
Thanks for the feedback.
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