MACNA ATL airfare/hotel update

DaveBien

DaveBien

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I just checked (Wed 6:15pm) regarding airfare and hotel rates at MACNA. Seems the lowest airfare by far is thru Milwaukee to Atlanta with AIRTRAN at $95 each way plus tax etc. WAY lower than MDW or ORD. Plus I think FREE parking!!!!

The conference rate of $119 (+ tax etc I'm sure) per nite at the Westin is good Thurs nite through Sunday nite if needed. (404-659-1400). Just in case you want to arrive or stay a day on either side.

And I'm NOT going to get into an argument with SShindell from the Atlanta club over his response to my posting about the surcharge for workshops. Guess the fact that they've had my money since last yr doesn't count. I "bumped" his reply in case you're interested.

I'm still going since I got such a "great deal" by pre reregistering, just no workshops. LOL
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Re: MACNA ATL airfare/hotel update

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12680532#post12680532 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DaveBien
I'm still going since I got such a "great deal" by pre reregistering, just no workshops. LOL
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With all those good deals you found, maybe you can squeeze in a workshop or two? Still can't cover the EXTRA cost? Maybe you can sell off an arm or a leg? Or both?
 
Well, you are right, you do not have to sign up for workshops. As I stated before in your last negative thread, the money collected for the workshops ($10 per participant) is donated to a charity of the speaker's choice. We do not "make money" on the workshops, and the small amount of money is to ensure attendance, since it is limited to such as small number of people.

I am not sure what your issue is, but "not getting into an argument" is a bit different from being seen as antagonistic for the sake of antagonism. Life is too short for that.
 
I figured that. But with 600 people pre-registered, plus the speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors, it is clear that this will be the biggest MACNA yet.

But you are right, it is not the high road. Bumping his other thread after 11 days of inactivity appears to be the same pattern. It is not only ineffective, it is sad, really.
 
I can see how that would be upsetting. For every action, there is a reaction. I just hate to see bad reactions(guilty here too..). Letting him get the best of your better judgement didn't seem like a "high-road" reaction that I would expect of a MACNA representitive. NO ONE is perfect though.

"...same pattern. It is not only ineffective, it is sad, really."

It is, but we are only human.

Happy Reefing.
 
Dear Dr. Shindell… Thank you for your prompt physoanalysis. I guess I’m just the type to take the low road since life is so short. However, I do feel secure in my position, as far as being antagonistic I just don’t like the way the workshops or the multi-tiered raffle is being held. Guess I don’t have the money some have. It would have been great to have a chance at a big prize for a $1.00 a chance as opposed to a $10.00 for one. Seems Pittsburgh did ok at $1.00. That’s my “issue”.

I just hope you don’t speak officially for MACNA XX and this is your personal opinion as is mine. I’m still going because I’ll be visiting with friends, enjoying the speakers and the trade show.

Thank you for your viewpoint.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12681627#post12681627 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by karenL
Dave, don't forget to pack bandaids!
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and a box of kleenex for the Dr. I think you made him cry with your negativity:rollface:
 
I just wanted to bring the facts forward, nothing more. The charity aspect is great however my complaint was with it not being mentioned either at Pitts nor to those who had already registered. That and I guess I hate being talked down to.

But there will be enough of the good people, old friends and all, there to make it a good time. I'll be the one in the dark glasses, floppy hat, fake beard and wearing a name tag with a fake name. LOL. Maybe I can dye my hair blond and go as Lisa. LOL

Lets all plan on having a great get together !!!!!! See you all there.
 
But there will be enough of the good people, old friends and all, there to make it a good time. I'll be the one in the dark glasses, floppy hat, fake beard and wearing a name tag with a fake name. LOL. Maybe I can dye my hair blond and go as Lisa. LOL
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Ummm...wouldn't that be something?;)

I really didn't see your post as negative, more like informative. We should be made aware of these things before we leave so that we have time to arrange a second mortgage in time for the show.

Lisa
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12685110#post12685110 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sunfish11
Ummm...wouldn't that be something?;)

I really didn't see your post as negative, more like informative. We should be made aware of these things before we leave so that we have time to arrange a second mortgage in time for the show.

Lisa
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Just stop smoking you'll have plenty of extra cash!! :D (you saw this coming)
 
Nancy and I are also flying out of Milwaukee. I just hope we don't get on the same flight as Dave, since he's such an antagonist.
 
I may use the tele-transportation unit so I can sneak in to Atlanta.

If it weren't for my weekly alien abductions I'd have NO social life at all.
 
Just stop smoking you'll have plenty of extra cash!! (you saw this coming)
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No, I figured you would eventually tire of the smoking jabs. It is really starting to pi$$ me off. Enough already!!!!

Lisa
 
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