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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 12:53 am
Just to set the record straight, the Long Beach gathering came about out of my desire to bring together the greatest possible number of Southern California TVCH members. It so happened that Spygirl was going to be in Long Beach for several days. It worked out that the greatest number of people could attend an event over the same weekend that Spygirl was going to be here, so it made sense to have it that weekend. Many people wanted to meet Spygirl as well, including myself, so this all made perfect sense. In addition several people from out of town could also come that same weekend. Even better. After checking many locations and venues, I determined that it would work out well to have the event at the very same hotel where Spygirl was staying. There were several other options that would have worked out nicely. But Long Beach was a good Southern California central location, and her hotel had the right amenities for such a gathering, so that's what I chose.
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 12:56 am
Speaking for myself, the Long Beach gathering was an excellent event and I for one thought is was very successful. It was wonderful to meet so many charming people who post here at the TVCH and I look forward to the Las Vegas trip to see some "oldies" and meet some more "newbies". Don't worry Granny, the Las Vegas gathering will take place!! And Spy...I would think "the poster who shall remain nameless" is alot better than the "TVCH Travel Ho"....hee-hee!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:22 am
Weinermr, I for one am still hoping you will change your mind about Vegas. And I know that you organized a wonderful event that is still being talked about. 
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:46 am
Musicman (Weinermr) did a great job at the Longbeach party... it was a blast and I had so much fun. Come to think of it... WHAT am I thinking??? MUSICMAN get over her to Simi right now and plan this wedding for me!!! You are the master at parties!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:50 am
WEINER!!!!...WHAT?! Are you kidding me???!! Everyone I talked to went on and on about what a great job YOU did making the LB gettogether a FANTASTIC EVENT! I would like to know who thought it wasn't memorable!!! It is one event that still brings joy to my heart, it was one of the highlights of 2003!!!! It saddens me to hear someone has made you feel that way. I am hoping it was a misunderstanding because I talked to everyone there and all of us were so impressed at all you did for us!!!!!!!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 11:52 am
Weiner I'm still waiting for your words of wisdom about planning. I don't care what anyone says, you did a fabulous job because I remember reading about it all and all the work that you put into it. So if you think that you are gonna get out of this that easily think again. You now have a reputation to uphold. Everyone will compare this Vegas meet to the Long Beach meet and I know you set the standards. So get your rear over here and help me. 
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 12:09 pm
Granny said rear!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 3:16 pm
I agree with everything the above folks are saying. I don't remember anyone who said the Long Beach trip was a flop. And, well...if anyone feels that way, all I can say is, you get out of it what you put in. And Weiner put in a LOT! I think Weiner's efforts were amazing!
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Scootersmom
Member
08-10-2002
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 3:38 pm
Love the pics! Isn't it wonderful when you have a TVCH meeting? It's "automatic" hug time! LOL Granny, TNT & Dl, now how cute are you guys??? I 'specially love the "butt" shots. How cool. Glad to hear you all had such a fun time! Weinermr
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 4:51 pm
Gosh, since I was at the Long Beach gathering, I better come clean and confess. Once again I'll let it be known that Weinermr did an outstanding job with organizing this event and all I only heard were tons of praises. The Long Beach event was about 5 months ago and it's sad to read comments like this from Weinermr...."According to some, I had nothing to do with making the Long Beach gathering come together, and according to others, it wasn't a particularly memorable event.......I'm with Pamy, I would like to know who is making Weinermr feel this way but perhaps it's better to leave well enough alone. I just wanted to throw in my since this was my very first TVCH group gathering and I felt it was such a success and I know that Weinermr went over and above to ensure we all had a great time. The thing is Weinermr, with this type of event, people needed to be flexible and go with the flow. I'm sorry you are still feeling this way and I hope you will soon feel better about the Long Beach gathering.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:07 pm
I have some more . If this even wasn't particularly memorable, then why, after the event, did 4 loved ones of TVCH register with their own accounts? IIRC, we gained Sir Bill, Man Of War, Cowboy and WhosMom because of the Long Beach Gathering!
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Hippyt
Member
09-10-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:36 pm
I have to agree,I don't know who would say such a thing. I could tell from the photos that everyone had a great time.Heck I had fun just hearing about the meet! And,Mr. Weiner,you rep as a professional meet organizer is very widely known and admired. Poo poo on anyone who says otherwise!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:46 pm
Hip said poo.
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Hippyt
Member
09-10-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:48 pm
Actually,I said poo poo.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:50 pm
Aack she said it twice!
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 5:58 pm
i'm just glad she didn't "do it" cuz i ain't cleaning it!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 7:13 pm
Landi, I can go get The Sponge ...
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:28 pm
my darling weinermr, i think you had everything to do with all that was good with the long beach meeting and i wanted to meet you most of all at some future tvch date! i am only sorry i can't get to vegas and probably not to reno... so, even if you can't help organize the vegas trip, i do hope for so many other tvcher's you at least attend. you would be greatly missed. one of the reasons i am so sorry I can't go is that i would miss meeting you.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:30 pm
My dear Weinermr - The LB gathering was fabulous, and anyone who says otherwise is wrong!! I love planning parties, and know how much time and thought goes into a really great one. The LB one was "better than excellent" as my classes used to say for a really supreme effort! I hope you and your DW can attend at least one of the up-coming events because I would love the chance to see both of you again! And a hug would be nice as well! And I promise to hunt down a third TN vineyard that does White Reisling! Or should I hold that bottle hostage until you come to Nashville to collect it??
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 10:19 pm
I agree with Hip on the poo-pooing!!! Weiner..come to Vegas so we can have some more fun!!!!! (ps..a lot more wild women will be at the Vegas get together! and you know what trouble the few got into at the LB one!)
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 11:15 pm
I am strapping Musicman in the back of my pick up and bringing him to Vegas... he is too fun to leave at home!
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 11:20 pm
Thanks Moon, at least that's an improvement. Wargod and Egbok were going to throw me in the trunk to take me to Solvang, but that was a long time ago...
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 11:37 pm
Oh I will be strapped back there with ya... Cowboy is driving!
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 11:39 pm
LOL Weinermr, I forgot all about that!! Gosh, I'm getting a reputation around here for kidnapping the menfolk....I had better be careful or people will think I'm some kind of loosey goosey!!
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Jewels
Member
09-23-2000
| Monday, March 29, 2004 - 9:06 am
I love the giraffe picture! Priceless. Many of you know that my DH suprised me with a little mini-vacation last week. He rented a cabin for us (NO KIDS!) up by Mt. Hood for 4 days, it was amazing. I thought I would share some pictures....
View of the cabin from the river
View of the Sandy River from the cabin
Standing at the edge of the river
Me and DH. We set the camera on a rock by the river and set the timer. DH had to run up to the deck. We weren't sure if he made it in time, if you look closely you'll notice that we aren't really smiling, we are talking under are breath wondering if the picture has been taken yet! I was reminded once again while we were there how beautiful the Northwest is, especially in the spring. This truly is an amazing place. I encourage you all to try to visit sometime! 
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