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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: ppearl214 on May 23, 2011, 04:26:55 pm
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Hi all
Judy from the ANA office did a post here requesting who, from the forums, IS attending, as they are planning something for the forumites:
http://www.anausa.org/smf/index.php?topic=13937.new#new
Please note here if you ARE attending so she will know.
thanks!
Phyl
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
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I have my own personal list of people who attend the symposium regularly but not on the forum here. One couple from MI said last time was their 9th one. She had the AN. Know of 7 people/ or couples who have come 2 or more prior to this one and aren't here or were a long time ago.
There has been mention of it on the ANA facebook too but not sure who might be coming of them Several drs have been there regularly, including the HEI drs. Dr Slattery now recognizes me from previous symposiums and he is wonderful to talk to. Dr Ravi Samy was in on my first AN surgery while as a fellow in Iowa City. My surgeon says I am to tell him hello from him.
Cheryl R
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Cheryl
Will you and that marvelous spouse of your's be there? I can't keep up with who noted they were coming from the forums...... Totally agree about Dr. Slattery. Not my doc but met him at the last symposium and since then, have had communications with him.... great guy!
Phyl
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Phyl, yes we are coming but I am the only symposium person. I do make him come to the NF2 mini session. Driving and will be there on Thurs. Time is coming fast. Cheryl R
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Truman and I are driving and will be there. Wouldn't miss it!!!
Clarice
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Hi all!
My husband and I will be driving in on Friday night! Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Kris
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Hi,
I will be there by Thursday evening and can't wait to meet everyone! My 3rd MRI is scheduled for June 1 and I hope to leave that weekend of "AN immersion" with a plan. See you there!
Barb
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Great! So looking forward to seeing old and new friends... and Clarice.... Oh my word! :o Soooo soon after your surgery! Got a healing huggle on reserve for you! :-*
Phyl
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So sad to not be in the thick of things - about this time for Chicago, I was trying to help get a Thurday night dinner together for Forum folks...somebody better jump on that!!
Will miss seeing familiar faces & meeting new ones! :-[
Try to have fun without me (& all the others that can't make it this year!)
K ;D
Hope the next Symposium is in Boston or HOUSTON or somewhere fun!! ;)
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I will be getting in sometime Thurs. evening. Can't wait to meet you guys ;D
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Will miss seeing familiar faces & meeting new ones! :-[
Try to have fun without me (& all the others that can't make it this year!)
K ;D
Ditto for me :'(
Jan
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Is anyone up for organizing a Forumites supper together on Thursday night? I really physically probably should not take on this responsibility, but I would sure like to have an additional time to see everyone.
If anyone is familiar with the area near the symposium hotel, can you suggest a quiet restaurant (or one that has a separate room) where we could gather? We gathered in Chicago on Thursday night, but unfortunately the restaurant was lovely but noisy so it made talking difficult.
Clarice
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Clarice, Thanks for mentioning this . I was going to post something about it, too. We aren't leaving till Weds afternoon so will get in Thurs afternoon as it is not going to be an all the way trip with no stop. I wonder if the hotel would have an idea of a good place? Could we let the symposium planner know? They might be able to ask the hotel where a good place is. Anyway, we will miss the friends who came last time - and can't wait to meet the new friends this time!
Cheryl R
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OK, I inadvertently made a connection on the Chicago Thursday night supper gathering place. Did not mean to imply that anyone was responsible for choosing a noisy restaurant. As I remember there were not that many choices for quiet places near the Drake ...... being the hopping city Chicago is in that area. Most people enjoy loud music to make them feel "with it." One of the local AN gals knew the food was good there and each could have a choice for type of food so that's how we ended up going there. Nothing wrong with the restaurant, just not an easy place to talk with each other.
(Sorry, Kay!)
Clarice
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As a newbie, I am attending my first symposium in Cincy. I am really looking forward to meeting some other forumites. Although I live in Ohio, my knowledge of restaurants in Cincy is totally nil. See you all there.
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I'll see what I can find out about a quiet restaurant in the area. I'm originally from there and have friends and family there - surely they will know something! Thursday night - would be great fun to begin the weekend getting to meet you all! I'll get back with info soon. :)
Barb
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I posted on the other link that my husband and I are attending the symposium. I can't wait to meet all my new AN friends! :D We will be starting out in Ada, Ohio to see my son on his 30th birthday June 16 and traveling that day to Cincinnati. (I hope I'm typing correctly, as my right eye is watering terribly from my recent parotid gland surgery. Staring at the computer screen is driving it crazy!) Hoping to see you all soon. And Kay, I wish you could be there. I'm thinking about you. Sandy
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My flight doesn't arrive until late Thursday night, so I can't join for a dinner :'(...... BUT, can't wait to see you all!
So, I show the updated list for the forumites attending as:
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
Ok, who from the forums will be attending that is not on this list? The ANA office needs to know.... thanks!
Phyl
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Tim and Cyrill are coming I am pretty sure. We can ask him on FB. Mei Mei is also as she told me she had a room I am pretty sure. Will be a day or so before know. I know last time there were a couple people who are here but never post as found out by accident. I can ask Mary from Arizonia too. She is on FB but not alot of comments. I will do some checking.
Cheryl R
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Ant Kathy M coming too??
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I know she is too.
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Is his name Gman but know him also. Cheryl R
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Hey- you forgot about me and my husband ???
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I'm looking forward to my first symposium. I'm flying in on Thurs. & attending the local group leaders/facilitators mtg. Friday Morning.
I'm considering taking the TANK 2X express bus from CVG to Cincinnati. It looks like a reasonable walk from the bus, $1.75 fare-- ...
Also considering going to the Sunday afternoon Reds v. Bluejays game...
--Greg.
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There is some back from the FB symposium question. Mei Mei is for sure, Mary from AZ is not and said she rarely uses her cane anymore. There are the posts before this with those coming. No word from tim but am pretty sure they are.
Cheryl R
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Since I am not on FB (and no, will not be going there..... had multiple issues with their support in the past), any and all noting on FB that are coming.... we need to know here as the ANA is watching this thread for updates. If those on FB are not here, I thank you all for sharing their update if they are attending or not (GREAT news about MaryBKAZ but sorry to hear she and that loverly husband of her's will not be attending the symposium).
Ok, based on what you all are noting....
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
TimB/wife(?)
MeiMei
KathyM
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
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Oh man, Tim is attending too. Another person I'm going to miss. I miss him here on the Forum. Very unique guy with a great perspective on things; very nice wife, also.
Phyl, your job is to make sure all those from the Forum who are attending this year attend again in 2013. I am 100% commited to attending in 2013 and don't want to miss a soul.
Jan
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I will be there! Late to this post!!
Kathy
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Phyl, your job is to make sure all those from the Forum who are attending this year attend again in 2013. I am 100% commited to attending in 2013 and don't want to miss a soul.
Duly noted! :)
Kathy, cannot wait to meet you! :)
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Hi! I'm just seeing this for the first time. I've been in Istanbul and then went in to surgery two days later with Dr. Ducic.
I will be there but didn't know that we should arrive Thursday night. I booked the room and tickets back in January. Am staying at the Hiltion and cell phone can be shared via PM/email.
My flight arrives from Baltimore around 1 pm. Will find out how to get to the hotel one of these days. Maybe the Hilton has a shuttle.
Hugs to all....can't wait to meet you. This weekend I know is going to fly by.
Mei Mei
(Hi MeiMei... thrilled you are definately coming. No one HAS to arrive Thurs... some are, some aren't so either which way, will be fantastic to FINALLY meet you. BTW, no sharing of personal contact info in posts/threads.... but you are more than welcome to share in PM/emails. Thanks for understanding. See you in Cinci! Phyl)
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And...my husband Steve can come too! We are coming Friday.....gotta work and we only have a 2 hour drive. Can't wait to meet you guys!
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Kathy, will be great to meet Steve too! :)
Spoke to ANA office and they are trying to plan a separate "ANA Forumites" time for us to do our own "Meet/Greet/Mingle" activity. Details forthcoming. ANA is monitoring this thread for headcount. Informed them that some may be posting on FB (I don't access FB) that may also be forumites here but not posted to this thread.....
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
TimB/wife(?)
MeiMei
KathyM/Steve
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
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DonnaLynn~
We will just have to chat the whole weekend on the phone... :-[ What will they do without us?? ::)
K ;D
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You will be missed at the symposium and will be hard to have someone take your place! Cheryl R
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Hi all,
I'm sad to say we cannot come this time. I have truly enjoyed the last 2 and everyones love and encouragement meant so much. Taylor (Ashley) is doing well. She finished the spring semester at SIU-E and is halfway through nursing school; 2 years to go. He surgeries didn't give her the smile we had hoped for but the symetry is great at rest.
I'll miss seeing you all again and hope to make the next one. Sorry Phyl. I know the bad girls club just won't be the same. LOL
Kathy
PS..The new picture is just a week old.
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Hi all,
I'm sad to say we cannot come this time. I have truly enjoyed the last 2 and everyones love and encouragement meant so much. Taylor (Ashley) is doing well. She finished the spring semester at SIU-E and is halfway through nursing school; 2 years to go. He surgeries didn't give her the smile we had hoped for but the symetry is great at rest.
I'll miss seeing you all again and hope to make the next one. Sorry Phyl. I know the bad girls club just won't be the same. LOL
Kathy
PS..The new picture is just a week old.
Kathy
The pic looks great! Look at you 2! And yes..... I was really hoping to have a lovely reunion of the "bad girls club".... you have NO idea! :'( But, truly understand! It won't be the same without you and Ash........ will do some Piratitude for you both! MAJOR kudos to Ash for her schooling! She's going to make a fantastic nurse... for ALL she has been through.... she will truly understand and demonstrate the compassion it takes for nursing as one that has been through SO much! I'm so dang proud of her (and you!) Go ahead and embarrass her for me by sharing this.... she's fun to make blush! :-*
DonnaLynn..... oy, what can I say? One of these days........ truly.... one of these days. My love to you, to Jim and my very dear V! :-* One of these days......
Ok, list showing as of now. Almost a week to go. Anyone else?
Phyl
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
TimB/wife(?)
MeiMei
KathyM/Steve
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
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Hi Kathy, I am sorry to hear that you won't be there. So great to hear of how school is going for Taylor and she will be a super nurse. It does make a difference when one knows what it feels like to be on the other side. I know the no good smile is not fun but just to look ok at rest is a big deal too as I deal with that also. I hope it all goes well for her from here on out and she is a super young woman! Hugs to you both! Cheryl R
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I'm going to be there in spirit, so all of you rowdies behave!!! ;D
Anne Marie
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The symposium link on the home page might have some answers. The airport is over stateline in kentucky and not sure how much taxi or shuttle costs. Most will stay at the hotel where the symposium is. Someone might be interested in sharing a room. Judy or the event planner might know. Have to go so more if needed later. Cheryl R
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DL-
I wascjecking out last minute ticket prices too & just begging to sleep on someone's floor but finally just abandoned hope...and just decided to go to Mom's then anyway (my uncle is going home for a few days)...it jet wasn't meant to be this time for me!!
K :-[
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Back again. Went for ice cream with our neighbors. I am not sure what other hotels are near the symposium and if all the special rate rooms would be taken. It is in downtown area so may or may not be some cheaper hotels nearby. The rate for the symposium is higher now than when first could register. It does include ones food from Fri eve on if one goes to a Fri eve session thru Sun brunch. I did not look at the symposium info on the home page also. Time is going fast if one wants to come at last minute. Cheryl R
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Host hotel is the Hilton Netherlands in Cinci. I believe the taxi/shuttle from airport is approx $50-$60 round trip.
DonnaLynn, you KNOW I'd love to FINALLY meet you but only if things allowable on your end. :)
Kaybo.......... wanted to talk new Pirates with that scallywag of your's (I saw the most recent Pirates movie last weekend!).... I'm SO sorry you all won't be there.
AnneMarie.... oy. Will truly be thinking of you while there...... Just like DonnaLynn...... one of these days.... I know it! :-*
I am aware of the McGowens attending, who are newbies here on the forums, based here locally in Mass. Got email from them last night and will add them to the list of Forumites attending as well. They are a truly lovely couple whom I first met at one of the local support group meetings. Our local Suppor Group facilitator, who is also on this forum, will be added to the list as well.
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
TimB/wife(?)
MeiMei
KathyM/Steve
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
keithmcgowan/Keith and Nancy
MZB475/Laura (Metro Boston Support Group leader)
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Although most of the folks I see on the "of forum" list will probably go Tim/Migoi who?, we will be going to the symposium. Will arrive on Thursday afternoon. Look forward to meeting new folks and remembering those I've met before.
See you all next week...
..thanks for being..t
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I'll be there too but not until Friday afternoon
Jennifer
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DL..... thanks for trying and don't you DARE worry about not being there physically as we KNOW you are there in spirit! :-* :-* :-*
Tim... noted. Will be great to see you 2 again! :)
jennifer, looking forward to meeting you!
ANA still following this thread. Trying to confirm if they do, in fact, have something in mind for us (ie: an event). They did make "ANA Discussion Forum Member" ribbons again for our nametags that we can put on if we want. By using them, will be great to identify those of you here that will be in attendance in Cinci. If my old age memory serves me right, based on conversations with the ANA, I believe they are also, once again, setting up lunch table for the Forumites (not sure if Friday or Saturday). Please keep an eye open for it. At the last symposium, many of the dr's found us at the Forumite tables and joined us for lunch!
Stand by for updates! :)
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
Migoi/Tim and wife
MeiMei
KathyM/Steve
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
keithmcgowan/Keith and Nancy
MZB475/Laura (Metro Boston Support Group leader)
jennifer7
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They did make "ANA Discussion Forum Member" ribbons again for our nametags that we can put on if we want. MeiMei
Note to Phyl -
make sure they make enough of the Forum Member ribbons this time; last time there was a shortage :(
Jan
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Make sure to have enough fun for all of us who can't be there this time.
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We will be thinking of all of you. I'll be toasting you.
Mei Mei
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You kids have fun and learn a bunch of stuff. Take lots of photos!!
Sue in vancouver, USA
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We will be thinking of all of you. I'll be toasting you.
Mei Mei
MeiMei,
I have you on the list for attending..... you are not? :(
Jan, I think one of the reasons ANA needs this headcount. Hope they have enough this time as well.
All, we're down to the wire (1 wk and counting). Any others missed?
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
Migoi/Tim and wife
MeiMei (?)
KathyM/Steve
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
keithmcgowan/Keith and Nancy
MZB475/Laura (Metro Boston Support Group leader)
jennifer7
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I know Mei Mei is coming. She will add too that she is. Gets in at 1 Fri. I think she meant that we will toast the ones who are missing this years gala! Cheryl R
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Please join all of your Forumites in the Hospitality Room at the symposium on Friday, June 17, at 4:15 pm – so you can meet and greet each other. Beverages and treats will be provided.
The Hospitality Room is in Salon HI on the 4th floor of the hotel.
Looking forward to seeing you in Cincinnati next week.
Judy
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Thank you Cheryl. I am leaving on Friday at noon from Baltimore and look for the ground transportation. I guess I'll be checking in around 2:30 or 3.
I'm still taking Percocet at night from the surgery . The stitches don't come out till June 21st. I guess I wasn
t clear in my message. Yes, I want to toast everyone Present and not Present for being such great Forumites.
Hugs,
Mei Mei
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MeiMei/Cheryl, noted. Thrilled to see you both.
Judy, thank you for coordinating this for us! I will plan on being in there to see old and new forumite friends! :)
Phyl
Please join all of your Forumites in the Hospitality Room at the symposium on Friday, June 17, at 4:15 pm – so you can meet and greet each other. Beverages and treats will be provided.
The Hospitality Room is in Salon HI on the 4th floor of the hotel.
Looking forward to seeing you in Cincinnati next week.
Judy
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Please join all of your Forumites in the Hospitality Room at the symposium on Friday, June 17, at 4:15 pm – so you can meet and greet each other. Beverages and treats will be provided.
The Hospitality Room is in Salon HI on the 4th floor of the hotel.
Wish something like this was done last time in Chicago; great idea.
Hope it becomes a tradition so those of us who plan to attend in 2013 and future years can enjoy it ;D
Jan
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Hello Cincinnati-bound folks,
My sister says that the Palomino is nearby and probably our best bet for a quiet place that has personality. She said to ask for the back of the restaurant, past the bar. It is a fairly high priced place, as I remember, unless it's happy hour. I would think the hotel could also give ideas for quiet places also...there may be someplace quiet there, especially on a Thursday.
My flight arrives at 7:30, so I won't make it down to the Hilton probably till around 8:30. I wonder if anyone else is arriving around 7:30....? If so, send me a message.
Can't wait to meet you all! See you soon.
Barb
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I wish I could go too.
Hopefully the next one...
Keri
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My flight arrives at 7:30, so I won't make it down to the Hilton probably till around 8:30. I wonder if anyone else is arriving around 7:30....? If so, send me a message.
Barb,
My flight lands at 7:55pm Thurs night. Will send you PM/email.
Phyl
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Sorry I'm so late to post. I will be attending the symposium in Cincinnati. I look forward to meeting everyone.
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Will be great to have you join us! :)
Lordy, have mercy! I haven't even started packing yet!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
Migoi/Tim and wife
MeiMei (?)
KathyM/Steve
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
keithmcgowan/Keith and Nancy
MZB475/Laura (Metro Boston Support Group leader)
jennifer7
MGengo
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Hey, I'm coming...no ? marks. I have a flight and room reservations made back in January. See you on Friday.
Mei Mei
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Hey, I'm coming...no ? marks. I have a flight and room reservations made back in January. See you on Friday.
Mei Mei
MeiMei
I removed the " ? " :) Can't wait to meet you!
Everyone that is attending... have a good/safe trip into Cinci. Please look for me at the Registration Tables on Friday Morning as I will be helping out. Please stop by to say "hellos". :)
Attending:
ppearl214/Phyl
CherylR/spouse
CHD63/Clarice and Truman
ksiwek/Kris and husband
Barb909/Barb
deheisel11
kraynok2/Sandy and husband
Migoi/Tim and wife
MeiMei
KathyM/Steve
GMan(?)
ombrerose4/husband
CNY/Greg
keithmcgowan/Keith and Nancy
MZB475/Laura (Metro Boston Support Group leader)
jennifer7
MGengo
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Am at the airport (unfortunately Delta is having some mechanical issues/flight delayed) but will be there tonite sometime! Rumor has it that I may have the pleasure of traveling with the "boss of the forum"on the same flight! Look forward to meeting everyone! Safe travels to all.
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Am at the airport (unfortunately Delta is having some mechanical issues/flight delayed) but will be there tonite sometime! Rumor has it that I may have the pleasure of traveling with the "boss of the forum"on the same flight! Look forward to meeting everyone! Safe travels to all.
I ain't da "boss"... only da Forum Policewoman! :) Meet ya at the gate shortly! :)
All those traveling.... safe journeys to you and see you in Cinci.
Play nice in the sandbox while I'm gone.... I mayyyyyyyyy just be checking in........ yes, this means YOU J-K-L! >:D
Phyl
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PHYL~
You should know by now how sweet and angelic I am...I'll try to keep Jan and Lori in line though...I know it is a hard job... ::)
Hope y'all have a great weekend...am heading back to be with Mom early in the morning so probably good I hadn't made plans to come! :'( She started Chemo this past Monday...
K ;D
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We'll be thinking of you and praying for your mom and family. I know it is a hard time for you.
Mei Mei :-*
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Okay, Kaybo . . .
Do I sense you sucking up to the Administrator who used to be a Moderator? Always has to be a good triplet ::)
Seriously, though, I can't promise to be good and I'm pretty damn certain that Lori can't either, so you'll have to be good for both of us.
I'm with Mei Mei - and lots of others here - praying for your mom and your family.
And we'll just have to make a pact that we'll be at the 2013 Symposium, come hell or high water (probably hell in my case and Lori's) >:D
I'm going to miss seeing everyone this year; makes me want to cry :'( You'll all have to do something bad in honor of me and my partner in crime, Lori.
Take lots of pictures!!
Jan
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I will, dear Jan and post them as soon as I get home. I will in fact get a bottle of wine against all docs orders and raise a toast to you.
Hugs,
Mei Mei
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Hi Jan,
I do wish you were here! Would be great to see you again. Mei Mei...can't wait to meet you! I'm sitting in the lobby, acting like I am working! C'mon down if you are here!
Phyllis is keeping us in line here, at least trying to do that.......!
Barb
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A toast to me, what a sweet idea, Mei Mei :-*
Barb - was just thinking about Seattle today. Hope to get back there for a vacation in the very near future - if I can get ahead financially. Actually I've been thinking about the possibility of relocating once my twins graduate from high school in a few years and Seattle is on my short list. What a great place!
Phy is definitely the one to keep you guys in line; should be a little easier this year without Lori, Kay, me, and Capt. Deb ;D
Have fun!
Jan
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What a out Steve - he was in on some mischief with us??? ::)
K ;D
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Well, folks, this is Phyl, your Roving Reporting, checking in from Cinci with your local ANA symposium update. Good news is that personal speshal hugglez have been delivered to KathyM and our CHD/Clarice and to be honest, the 2 of them are totally amazing! More hugglez spread throughout the place.... forumite get together yesterday was nice/good to see everyone. Banquet tonight.... and for those of you not here, your good ears must be buzzing cuz we are missing you all more than you know... yeah, that means you, you mischief makers (J-K-L!)
Will check back in later!
Phyl
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I was wondering what that noise was... ???
You know that while y'all are out living it up, it just is giving us time to plot for the NEXT Symposium!! :o ::)
K ;D
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well, it's not your tinnitus going haywire..... it's all of us forumites here talking about all of you! :) been VERY informative, lots to absorb, a LOT of newly-diagnosed (we have someone here that was diagnosed 4 days ago, heard about Cinci, got in the car and booked it up here from Houston!). Dr's are really putting on a good show... and so are we!
Missing you all... stay outta trouble! BTW ....no bail money required...yet! >:D
Phyl
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Did you tell the Houston peeps to call me??
K ;D
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Yes, she said it right We are missing you all. Just now at the banquet Cheryl R said that she's been to five symposiums and this was the quietest one so far. It's coz the troublemakers aren't here and she missed them. This is my first meeting and said we'd toast them. I'll send some pics somehow when I get home.
Toast tomorrow at breakfast to all of you we miss. Phyl said she had to focus but we'll do it at brunch.
Guess what happened to me? My number was called at the raffle Fri. afternoon and I had to go up on stage to get a Flip video camera. I had never heard of this before and I guess because I was focused the last couple of years on getting AN information. I wasn't sure if I really won because I'm never sure if I heard things right. Didn't want to go up and claim the prize if it was the wrong number but he said it was right and handed me the camera. Whoopie! I hardly ever win raffles! I really felt good. I wished all of you could get a prize. Actually the prize is just being here.
Good night all you Forumites!
See you when we get home.
Mei Mei ;D
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...and MeiMei's new cam hasn't been put away since! :) I'm too tired to write but yes, I also agree that it is quiet and not the same without you all. KathyM sitting out the door here so I'm going to go hugglez sit with her!
Night all!
Phyl
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Yes, night all. Think of us tomorrow late morning as we raise an OJ to you at the brunch! Here's hoping they give us Mimosas.
Hugglez,
Mei Mei
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Hey, I'm home and back on the Forum. Glad to meet all of you there. We didn't take that picture toasting Jan. Things were too busy but I toasted her by myself. I am looking forward to meeting more of you in 2013 out in LA hosted by House. The flights to LA are cheaper than to Cincinnati. Try to come, all of you!
Mei Mei
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Mei Mei. Wondered how your flight went! We are at our hotel and did outlet mall this afternoon and good trip north. I am so happy to have got to meet you and can't wait to see my pics when get home. The symposium was good as usual and some new info every time!
Just not the same without last years gang but fun to meet new people! Big hug Mei Mei till next time! Cheryl R
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Big hug to you, too Cheryl. You are a very special person and I wish that I lived closer to you as you would make a great neighbor. Surprised to see you online tonight. Thank you for your gift. I will treasure it forever! Hugs to you and Mark. Loved having that great Cincinatti ice cream with you and all those meals together. It was very special to me.
Hugs to you,
Mei Mei
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2013 in LA???
Now there's an expensive trip for most of us :(
As well as a city I'm really not too interested in seeing again. Bummer!
Was SO hoping it would be in Boston.
Jan
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Hello to everyone!
Wrapped up my first symposium and it was all I had hoped it would be. Phyl, Mei Mei, Cheryl, Tim, daniel, Barb, ombrerose (real name escapes me!), clarice, mizb??, and so many others....how nice to finally see you eye to eye. As I said over the weekend, my cyberfamily has been a lifeline to me and I love you all.
I took way less pics than I intended so I am anxious to see everyone's. I also am quite limited on uploading experience so any helpful hints will be appreciated.
My husband had a great time too and has mentioned L.A. Twice since we have been home.....hmmmmm. Maybe we will be going in 2013! I sure hope so!
Kathy
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I don't know, LA is LOTS more appealing than Cincinnati and I bet I can get a much cheaper flight. For those of who ALWAYS have to pay to fly...any Symposium is a HUGE expense. It was going to cost me almost $600 for 1 ticket this time...for those of you that can drive feel fortunate! Maybe that's why it is on the West coast next time - spreading the love!
K ;D
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Don't forget that we can party with LADavid, Nancy and Lainie.
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LA sounds much closer to and easier to do!
@ Mei Mei` you lucky duck winning a video camera! Now how to use the thing, right? (I'm showing my brain fog/age thought process deficiency :P ).
Sounds like a great time by all.
Will definitely keep 2013 on my radar (for some reason, I thought it was yearly......)
Maureen
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i find posting pics on facebook waaaay eaiser than on the forum... so, have i missed pictures floating by on facebook?? i haven't seen any.
i'm glad everyone had a great time.
i was hoping for east coast next time! but, like Kay said, it's probably cheaper to fly to LA than to some obscure place.
keri
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Glad to hear so many of you got to get together and had such a great time! While to me Atl has always sounded like a great place for the symposium :D, I'm thinking LA will be good also. Only been there once and was not quite myself then ;), so would love to go back. And, yes, would be SO great to see the LA gang again! No free flights for me either, Kay, so will have to start saving my pennies...quarters...dollars...
Cindy
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This was my first Symposium and I enjoyed every moment of it. I have been to many conferences in my life and the ANers were the nicest of them all.
I found out that Kathy M and I went to the same elementary school even though it has been almost 50 years since I have lived there.
I also was able to put faces to the Forumites and to meet Clarise and Cheryl, who were both so supportive during my surgery last year. I also found out that Phyllis wears the cruise director title very well.
When I lived in California for a couple of years, Los Angeles was not one of my favorite cities either, but I plan on being there after enjoying this one so much.
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LA sounds doable...will hopefully be able to turn the symposium trip into a "see the sites" road trip with my sweetie. Always looking to double up on the fun.
Sorry, I was a total fail at the picture taking thing. I would see someone, get involved in a conversation and totally forget about the recording the moment for prosperity.
Moment of truth... after two years of doing the Arkansas support group with no real growth in the numbers, I went to Cincinnati with the intention of telling the ANA folks that it was time to step back. There wasn't any lightning strike to change my mind... just a series of conversations, almost everyone of them that included a mention of how much the support group had helped them at one time or another. Those conversations swirling around in my brain during the plan ride home made me realize it's not about big numbers or growth (although that would be nice). It's making a difference in the life of that one person that shows up to the meeting. You really can't ask for anything better....touch one life.
Recommitting for two more years as support group leader.
See you all in LA...
..thanks for being...t
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Sounds like things went well and all had a great time!!
Congrats Mei Mei on winning the camera! ;D
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Mei Mei, I am back to cheaper hotels with computer use so get to at least check on here for the AN news. Also have been in bigger rooms the last night and tonight. So far Ohio has been fun and am in Amish area now. So back home later in the week and can write more!
Cheryl R
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I miss all of you terribly. It was such a wonderful weekend full of nurturing people and I'm not around that too often. I can't tell you how good that feels. My doctor was on the plane ride home and hardly said a word to me except when I went to the bathroom. I saw him at the gate and decided to talk to him on board. He wasn't interested. I saw him when it was time to get the luggage out of the plane checked luggage and he ignored me and kept his cell phone close to his head. Sorry I ever went to Johns Hopkins. My biggest regret was that I didn't go to Dr. Friedman out at HEI. I didn't have an aide I could depend on, but she's worked out and I trust her. My doctor scared me and told me that I might have a stroke if I didn't do it right away. This isn't what Dr. Selesnick told me up in NY.
That's why I moved so quickly with Hopkins.
Cheryl, I hope you are having a nice touring vacation. Amish country is full of nice pies. Eat em up!
Hugs,
Mei Mei
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This was my first symposium and it was amazing! Meeting forum people -Phyl, Cathy, Chery, Mei Mei, Clarice and so many others, hanging with my fellow ANA NYC members, sharing stories, laughing and most of all learning. I cannot believe how much information I came home with. My 2 15 minute sessions one on one with Dr.Levine for my eyes and Dr. Niparko for many various issues were invaluable. These doctors genuinely care! Oh, and of course Dr. Tew, who joined us for dinner one evening, let everyone share their headache problems and then offer lots of good advice. Meeting the ANA folks, especially Judy and Melanie, who helps me with my support group issues, meeting with many other support group leaders- I am still overwhelmed with the experience. @Migdol- I am so glad you are continuing as a support group leader. Numbers don't matter, helping someone does:)
Starting my piggybank now for 2013 in LA:)
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let everyone share their headache problems and then offer lots of good advice.
Do you remember any of the advice and able to share?? ;)
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Hey Phyl how about taking that "?" off my name now, ok"?"
It was great to meet you.
Glen
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let everyone share their headache problems and then offer lots of good advice.
Do you remember any of the advice and able to share?? ;)
I intentionally sat in on the Headache workshop, run by Dr. Brendan Kelley (UC Dept of Neurology). He did explain about the different kinds of headaches and what kinds of remedies work for each type and how we need to work with our docs as each is unique to our own journeys... and when it comes to meds... and it total "trial and error". *pulls out notes from workshop* He did note about life style modifications like proper sleep, eating properly, stress mgt, biofeedback, identifying environmental triggers, chemical changes in body (ie: menopause, etc). He noted 3 basic types of headaches (tension, occipital neuralgia and cervialgenic -- upper neck) and for us to work with our neurologist carefully to help identify what you may have and best ways to treat. I have more notes but not enough coffee in me to write it.
Phyl
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Hey Phyl how about taking that "?" off my name now, ok"?"
It was great to meet you.
Glen
I'll think about it! >:D
Phyl ;)
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I also found out that Phyllis wears the cruise director title very well.
The pink, bulky pirate t-shirt was my giveaway, eh matey? :)
Was absolutely terrific to meet you! :)
xo
Phyl
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Recommitting for two more years as support group leader.
..... and I'm tickled pink to hear this! :) Please give that lovely spouse a huggle from me as well.... and stop texting at 5am, will ya? :)
xo
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Mei Mei hon!
I'm sorry to hear this...... as you know, Dr. Claus was on my flight (she was right behind you in security line at Cinci airport!) and was tolerating me embarrassing her at the gate.... but also needed to speak to her when we landed in Boston... and gave her a big hug of appreciation for ALL she did this weekend.... and for me. I know some of the drs pulled "attitude" this weekend but I found most were approachable, esp. when we had questions. I'm sorry you ran into this...... but hoping the many hugs and smiles and shoulder pats and giggles I shared with you will help the cause. I'm tickled you got to speak to Dr. Claus (a goal of your's) and plu-eeeeeeze let me know your plans for Boston in 2 wks. I'll rally some of the gang.
Hang in there my beautiful one! You truly are an amazing treasure and what a delight to meet you! :)
xoxoxooxoxoxo and all that gushy stuff!
Phyl
My doctor was on the plane ride home and hardly said a word to me except when I went to the bathroom. I saw him at the gate and decided to talk to him on board. He wasn't interested. I saw him when it was time to get the luggage out of the plane checked luggage and he ignored me and kept his cell phone close to his head. Sorry I ever went to Johns Hopkins. My biggest regret was that I didn't go to Dr. Friedman out at HEI. Hugs, Mei Mei
Mei Mei, I'm so sorry to hear your surgeon was so inattentive. I ran into that same sort of 'uninterested' type of response from several other surgeon's I met. One even told me, it's no big deal really. What!? I wanted to run out of that office. In fact, I think I did. I have to comment on Dr. Freidman ... isn't he the best?! He doesn't come across like many neuro's. He has personality galore and truly cares about his patients. I feel so blessed to have had him on my 'team'. Sounds like it may be time for you to start looking for another doctor. Anyway, can't wait until next years symposium! I sure hope nothing happens to keep me from coming. I sure want to be there!!
I'm enjoying reading all the updates and hope someone posts pictures soon.
Cheri
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Will do...about the huggle, but not about the texting (it was actually email). I'm definitely a morning type person. Up early but I fade fast after dinner.
Phyl, thanks for everything you do.
..thanks for being...t
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Good grief!!! How did all of you have time to be on the forum during the symposium! :o When I wasn't hugging or being hugged, listening, or talking, I was asleep!!!
What an amazing time, as usual. Yes, it was quieter in the sense of less mischief, but it was also rewarding and satisfying in a very new and different way. Lest I leave someone out, I will not name names but the most rewarding part was reconnecting with and meeting all of you on the forum. What an inspiration you are to not only me personally, but to many others as well.
Tim, I can fully identify with what you mean about if we only help one person, it is worth maintaining the support group. I keep thinking someone younger needs to pick up the baton on our WV group, but until they do I will do my best to provide a safe haven for those who need/want it.
Just cannot let this go by ..... as Kay already knows I have a special attachment to Dr. Friedman ..... as I'm sure all of his patients do, I might add. It is a rare surgeon who truly cares for each and every patient, while being an outstanding physician. Not only did he treat me like a queen, but he was readily available to totally unknown patients and looking at their MRIs, etc.
Lastly, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know a whole lot of totally new people and spreading the word about the value of this forum. Hopefully some of them will join us (or make themselves known) soon.
Hope to make it to LA ..... have to wait and see.
Clarice
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WOW, being a newbie and a forum lurker for 6 mos(this is my 2nd post) my wife and I jumped at the chance to go to this symposium. It was all we could have hoped for and more. Questions were answered, choices were presented, and people were so affirming. Nice to see so many people in the same boat with such positive attitudes. Cant wait for the next meeting. Our only regret was coming in on Fri noon and having to leave at 11:00 on Sun. Thanks all for your help with everything we ANers have to go through. Good news upon reurning is from the Dr.....see you in 12mos for a follow up MRI. Exactly what we were told by the Dr's we consulted with in Cincy. Back on the Harley and still loving life.
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I'm still floating around and feeling empowered by being surrounded with all those people in the same boat. Everybody that I talked with didn't need an explanation of what I was going through and have gone through. It's been a long dark tunnel but we are making it with each other's help. I'm thinking about each and every one of you that I met on the Forum and in Cinci. including the wonderful docs that took the time and caring to come out and share quality time with us. I'm going to try to get Dr. Ducic on the LA Symposium for 2012.
I repeat the voices about Dr. Friedman. This was one of the few regrets I've had in life. I went to Irvine back in 1989 to fix my paralyzed vocal cords and could have easily gone out to LA but I have this burden although I love him very much but I am living alone with my soon to be 97 year old father. This wasn't the case back in 1989 when I flew on the red eye to meet Dr. Crumly for my vocal cords. This is a caveat: take care of yourself first and the support will follow. My father would have done fine on the East Coast without me, but I didn't do that well on the East Coast for surgery. HEI is cutting edge.
Hugs to all my AN Friends and Family,
Mei Mei
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Hi all,
Just wanted to post here to echo the same comments...what a wonderful weekend! My husband and I are so happy that we decided to attend. In addition to the vast amount of information and support offered, I truly felt that this weekend helped me with emotional healing as well! A whole weekend off of not having to explain 'wonky head', fatigue and SSD ;D It really was incredible to meet so many caring and supportive patients and healthcare providers! Congrats to ANA for a well executed program!
Dr Friedman sure is amazing! I was so excited to see him again a year post op...his big heart never ceases to amaze me.
I wish I was able to meet all of you forumites...but we couldn't make all of the meeting with having a 1 year old ;D As for now, we are definitely planning on bringing him to the LA meeting...he can see where he was born!
ANA sure brought together a really great group of folks!
Best to you all!
Kris
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BTW..... I do have pictures but have been busy the past few days since I've been back.... will attempt upload in next day or so. Will upload to a Photobucket site. If any of you have pics you want to upload, please PM/email me here and I will create an albumn so we can consolidate pics to one location for ease of access for others to see, if you are interested.......
Phyl
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Was wondering just last night where the pics were... ???
K ;D
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Hi Everyone! I'm late in posting after the symposium. I was really tired Monday and spent the day not doing much but resting. Then last night, Tuesday, we went to Pittsburgh to see Jimmy Buffett and got home very late as we are around 2-2 and a half hours away. Sooo, I'm finally catching up here. I have to echo what everyone else has said. The symposium was great and full of information. It was so good to meet Phyl, Cheryl, Tim, Glenn, Kris, Mei Mei, Dave, and so many others. Phyl, you always do a great job and I enjoyed being there with you. You did great at our little hospitality room get-together. Glenn, my husband and I enjoyed talking with you every time we ran into you. Dave, we also enjoyed visiting with the "Ohio State" fan. (Remember, Rodriguez and Stewart are looking for jobs! ;D ) Cheryl, you were the first one I met (after registering and meeting Phyl) and you helped ease us into the symposium. We had such a good conversation with sharing information. After her interesting AN story, I looked forward to meeting Kris and enjoyed talking with her. Thanks Kris for sharing your information about the Ponto. Mei Mei, we got a charge out of you and the camera. I'm glad you finally got it charged. :D I hope your pictures and video come out. As I am not very good with names and did not get everyone's names, I am so glad to have met you and so many other really nice people. I also appreciated the doctors taking time to talk to you when you stopped them to ask a question. I was having a problem with my scar from the parotid gland tumor and asked a few of the doctors about it. Even though this was an AN meeting, they all were so kind as to offer their opinion of the problem. I will be going back to Pittsburgh tomorrow for a check-up and hope to get this scar healing better, as it has been 7 weeks, today. For me, the AN surgery post experience and healing was a lot easier. Well, I've rattled on long enough.
Sandy
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Hey Phyl how about taking that "?" off my name now, ok"?"
It was great to meet you.
Glen
I'll think about it! >:D
Phyl ;)
You are such a meanie! :'(
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;D She sure is!
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Some pics not around yet as I'm not home yet. Later today as am back in Iowa from the Ohio sightseeing. A nice vacation! Going to see my sister and then home.
Cheryl R
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Mei Mei,
So sorry to hear of your experience with your surgeon. I have to echo Cheri's feelings about the surgeons at HEI. Dr. Brackmann performed my middle fossa surgery nearly four years ago, and each time I see him, or e-mail him regarding my progress, it's like talking to a dear old friend. Since I live on the east coast, John's Hopkins was one of the centers I considered. I'm glad I decided to make the trip to House.
Mary Ann
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I know this Mary Ann. I spoke with Dr. Friedman twice and he said if there's anything he can do for me let him know. He wanted to do Middle Fossa and as you know I had the retrosigmoid. Even talked to a Willing to talk person near where I live and she encouraged me to go to LA. Back in 1989 I went out there for another surgery but this is more than 20 years later and my father is living with me. I was so torn and just bit the bullet and went on to Hopkins. One of my worst decisions. Come over and visit some time. I live near downtown Bethesda.
Hugs,
Mei Mei
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Okay, so where are all the pictures ???
I just returned from a short Forum sabbatical, compliments of a huge storm here in Illinois that knocked our power out for a couple of days and I was SO hoping to see some pictures.
Anyone???
And Tim, I'm glad to hear you are renewing your term as a local group leader. Kudos to you ;D
Jan (thinking about LA, but definitely not sold on it). Maybe I'll start my own symposium in Boston in 2012 >:D
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Dear Jan,
I consider myself a computer person and can't figure out this Flip Camera that I won on Friday night. I will send the pictures from my Panasonic Lumix to this link with in the next few hours. Glad to hear you are back in business. Nothing worse than problems with the utilities. We were without electricity for one week in Jan and two weeks in Sept a few weeks ago.
I am bringing my Flip back to Boston in two weeks.
Hugs,
Mei Mei
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OK, here goes a try at the only picture my husband took at the symposium. It was taken after the closing Brunch. Several Forum attendees had already scurried off to check out from the hotel. Many more of us were there. I know Phyllis was busy taking pictures, as well as others. Hopefully more will show up soon.
(http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy81/CHDalton/ANASym611a.jpg)
David, Barb, Cheryl, Sandy, and me
Clarice
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GREAT picture Clarice! I know that Jeff took many pictures but I'm not sure where he is posting them and when. Can't wait to see more:)
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I know those faces Clarice! thanks for sharing! :)
Yes, hopefully, I'll be posting some this weekend. Been hectic week for me since I returned and should have time this weekend to post some.... so..... forthcoming! :)
Phyl
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Thanks for the picture, Clarice.
I also got some via email today from Cheryl R.
You guys are looking good ;D
Jan
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Can someone please send me directions on how to post pics and how to post videos from the FLIP that I won!
I love tech. but this is impossible.
Mei Mei
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Here goes another try at the pics I've already posted on Facebook. Getting Pics on the Forum requires a PhD. In the next upgrade to the website they have to make this more user friendly. i can't even post my own pic on here.
Mei Mei
OK, I give up, I tried but it's not working.
Mei Mei(http://[img][img][img])[/img][/img][/img]
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Yeah Mei Mei, I am with you on this site not being very user friendly....when it comes to photos anyways!!! I swear it took me FOREVER to get my profile pic on here and not have it be huge. I am pretty sure you have to add the pics through photobucket. Is that what you tried? Like you upload them to your photobucket account, then somehow post them on here.
Maybe Clarice has a good description since she at least got one on here ;D
Good luck with the Flip thing!!
Denise
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Thanks, Denise. Didn't know you have to take an extra step to put them on photobucket. I have never been able to upload my picture to my Profile either. Just can't spend anymore time on this as my neck hurts after a few minutes on the computer.
Mei Mei
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Yes, (thanks to Phyl for reminding me!) you do have to upload the picture(s) to your Photobucket account and then insert the link from there to the image here. Not sure you can do videos on here. You may have to provide a link here to go outside of the Forum for that.
Certainly not the expert on all this! :o
Clarice
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ARGH!!!! :P
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Mei Mei -
send a PM to Steve (sgerrard). Maybe he can help; he's good with tech stuff like this.
Jan
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OK. I always used to be good. This site overwhelms me.
Mei Mei
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Here are instructions that I believe were originally posted by Jan. Maybe a new thread could be posted as a sticky to keep them at the top of the page. This seems to come up fairly often, and it's not an intuitive process.
Open an account (free) at www.photobucket.com and upload your picture/s from your hard drive. To update your Profile picture:
Once your picture is uploaded to Photobucket, click on the link below your photo that says "HTML Code" and right click to copy
Open your profile in the forum and click on the link on the left side that says "Forum Profile Information"
Click on the button that says "I have my own photo"
Right click to paste the HTML code link where indicated on the profile page
That should work.
If you want to embed a photo into a posting on your thread, you open the photo in PhotoBucket and copy and paste the "IMG Code" right into the posting.
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whew! I'll have to print that out. thanks!
Mei Mei
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Just so you know, I am patiently waiting to see a picture from Mei Mei. ;)
Steve
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??? OMG, I am still struggling. Would you believe that I used to work in Computers at MIT and NIH and I can't handle the ANA website. I had anxiety over the weekend. Am going to Boston next week with my laptop in tow for help with this website. Even taking my Flip camera that I won in Cinn. Dr. Tew asked me several times for pics.
I promise they are coming. Want to visit my house in Chevy Chase and help me with this ANA website? Pretty Please?
Mei Mei
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Mei Mei
How about just downloading the pix to one of the free online sites then just post a link for us see. I am a computer dummy but it worked for me. That flip camera is supposed to be very easy to use. Plug it in and let er rip.
Skip
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OK, I'll give it a try. I have to take my father to the dentist at noon. Will try tonight.
Mei Mei
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Some pics emailed to me by Cheryl (Mei Mei you can do that too if you want).
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/Ohiotrip2011017.jpg)
Kathy M, Clarice.
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/Ohiotrip2011015.jpg)
Kathy M, Cheryl R., Mei Mei, Barb909.
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(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/Ohiotrip2011009.jpg)
Phyl.
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/Ohiotrip2011008.jpg)
Kentucky, from a hotel window.
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Thanks, Steve.
Love the picture of Kentucky - nice view.
Jan
Oh yeah, I love the other pictures too. Saw them previously.
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(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/Ohiotrip2011006.jpg)
Cheryl R, Clarice (chd63), Tim (Migoi).
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/Ohiotrip2011026.jpg)
Dave (deheisel11), Barb909, Chery R, Sandy (kraynok2), Clarice (chd63).
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Steve, I got the same pics, but wasn't 100% sure how to put them on like you did. Want to say thanks for tagging the names/screen names of them all because there were 3 I didn't recognize :)
As for Mei Mei, I got an email from her today that had a link to pictures, but it was some 3rd party site asking for my cell phone number. So I didn't do that and sent her another email to let her know. Poor girl is trying to get us those pics, but something isn't panning out too easy :(
Thanks, Denise
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Hello all, I just now finally for the first time read this thread...it sounds like you all had fun. LA in 2013 sounds definitely doable for me (I live next state over!) so hopefully I'll get to go and meet you all there! Would love to put a face to the names. I also did a self imposed sabbatical from this forum like Jan did, mainly because I just came back from a week in Hawaii! (too bad it's so expensive, definitely a good place to hold a symposium! :) Mei Mei, glad to finally see what you look like! lol Hope you all are having a wonderful summer, take care!
Jay
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Have had family emergent situation here over the weekend (we're ok) and apologies for the delay in uploading my pics. Will do later... promise.
BTW, thanks for posting the crappy pic of me! oy! *groans*
Phyl
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Phyl. Your pic isn't crappy! Shows you in the middle of a conversation! Remember, you weren't helpful in letting me get a good one at the banquet. There's a couple that could be good blackmail material! LOL! Cheryl R
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Steve ~
Thanks for posting the symposium photos. I wasn't able to attend so I appreciate seeing the pictures of some of my forum friends and be able to put a face to a name.
Jim
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we actually allowed jan to take a sabbatical??
i enjoyed the pics too. thanks for putting names up and the forum names.
keri
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Thanks to everyone for posting the pictures. But you all can notice that I am still dealing with some facial paralysis from the parotid gland tumor surgery. With the AN, I had a little and it was back to normal in a month and a half. I am now at 8 weeks with this one and it is slow going. (The AN surgery was easier!) I have to remind myself that I had 2 major surgeries 5 months apart (both from schwannoma cells) and that my face went through a lot with this latest one. The tumor was beneath the facial nerve and sticky, making it a difficult surgery. The facial nerve was left intact, so it should heal. At my check-up last week, the doctor thought I might be a little further along, but it does take some of us longer. So, I'm trying to be patient and giving it to God. Seeing as I did not get to Jackie Diels session at the symposium, I'm going to send for the cd of the session. Thanks for listening to my rattling along. Sometimes we need people who have been through similar things to listen to us vent some.
Sandy
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Here are three more, and they are from Mei Mei! One is from what seems to have been a popular photo opportunity, but the shot is slightly different.
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/Bolsetzi/P1000740.jpg)
Phyl and Dave (I think it is Dave).
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/Bolsetzi/P1000743.jpg)
Kathy M, Cheryl R., Mei Mei, Barb909.
(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc421/Bolsetzi/P1000744.jpg)
Someone?, Mei Mei, Cheryl R.
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Mei Mei, I really like your haircut.
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Thank you Sara Lynn,
I love the guy that cuts my hair. If you're ever in Washington, I will take you to him. He is an artist.
Where do you live?
Mei Mei
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I could be wrong, but I think the "someone" is Lauren (ombrerose).
Jan
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No that's not Lauren. That's the woman that lives in N. Andover, Mass. She wrote to me. I am going to see her and Phyll next Sunday, hopefully. Lauren lives in NYC. I'll see them on the 16th in the NY meeting.
Mei Mei
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It is Laura. Didn't catch last name or if on here but Phyl would know. She is a Boston support group leader. Cheryl R
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Yes, she is really nice. I am meeting with her next week when I am in Boston. She comes down here sometimes.
Mei Mei
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It is Laura. Didn't catch last name or if on here but Phyl would know. She is a Boston support group leader. Cheryl R
You are correct Cheryl! :)
Hey MeiMei,
Laura is the local Metro Boston ANA Support Group leader. Her user name on the forums is MZB475. You can send her a PM/Email here and you all can share personal contact info in emails to catch up for your time here in town. Hoping next Sunday works out. Send me PM/email with details for you in this area (you know which area I am in) and Laura, as you know, isn't far from me at all, so we can try to coordinate. Not sure of Laura's schedule so can can respond on that! Would LOVE to see you again! Been too long! ;)
Phyl
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;D Yes, looking forward to getting together with you and Lauren somewhere on the road back from York Beach on Friday. I have the feeling that Kathy won't want to stay overnight in Maine and will just beeline it back to Mass. Can you give us a name of a restaurant to meet at off of 95 or 128?
I saw a clip on NBC Nightly News tonight about a doctor from Minn that is helping Palestinians to hear again. I wish that I could work with him. I am trying on doing some volunteer work with the hearing impaired in my retirement. I'm starting back at the gym next week.
Huggles,
Mei Mei
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Hi all,
I am just now home from Cincinnati; I stayed to visit my sister and other friends. Symposium and meeting folks from the forum was so great! Thanks for the pictures.
Met with Dr. Theo the following week and he advises me to hold steady till next spring or summer. Suits me just fine!
Wish I could meet up with you all but, as Phyllis kept reminding me, I am from the "wrong coast"!!! Hope you have a great time. If ever in Seattle look me up. LA is just down the pike, so will see you all there. Already looking forward to that!
Cheers,
Barb
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Awww shucks! There's no right or wrong coast. We love west coasters! :-*
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Wish I could meet up with you all but, as Phyllis kept reminding me, I am from the "wrong coast"!!! Hope you have a great time. If ever in Seattle look me up. LA is just down the pike, so will see you all there. Already looking forward to that!
The "Left" Coast... the "Left" Coast.... :) Thrilled to hear the rest of your trip was a good one, Barb! :)
Ok, here they are, with apologies for the delay in posting (ie: Queenie Beanie the Pug Healing Toot queen has taken very ill and we are packing to move in 2 weeks....).....
PICS FROM THE SYMPOSIUM BANQUET!!!!!!
See how many you can recognize? There are a few of famous ANA faces and..... a lovely one of me and Francesco! :) Was thrilled to finally meet him after ALL of these years! So many new faces.... and so many memories!
Pics posted on Photobucket. If you have issues accessing, let me know.
http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/ANAModerator/?albumview=slideshow (http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x354/ANAModerator/?albumview=slideshow)
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Great Pics, Phyl
Hoping to take some more today at lunch with you at Bertucci's. I'll send them and the Flip pics to Steve of course because he is less Wonky head than me. Would you believe I used to work at MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and was hired to put the department on a data base which they didn't have at the time. Later I worked at the NIH Computer Center. Now I am a wonky head.
Thanks Steve for the technical support.
Hugs all,
Mei Mei
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Phyl .....
Thanks for sharing the pix. What a wonderful week-end!!
Clarice
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Great fun to "see" everyone again! Thanks for posting. Clarice, Truman is such a very nice man and that is a sweet pic of you both. Tell him "hello" from me!
B.
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Barb .....
I think he's pretty nice myself! ;D It was great getting to know you, as well.
Clarice
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Phyl ~
Great photos! On behalf of all of us who couldn't be there: thanks!
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Great pix, thanks for sharing. Now your next assignment is to go back and label everyone. Had a wonderful and rewarding time.
Skip
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Thanks for the pictures, Phyl.
Love the one of you and Francesco.
Jan
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Great pics. Someone was going around taking official pics for the website gallery. He took one of Lauren and her husband with me. So I'm betting they took a whole bunch more.