MOTM 2007 - attendees list on pg 1

[Ambition At Bay]

Well, I'm officially (oops sorry I mean oPHically) registered. Have the hotel all picked out etc. I'm embarrassed to say I've never traveled completely solo before (my friends here don't really "get" why I'm doing this) but I have a great feeling I won't be alone long once I get there!
Looking forward to being part of the craziness!

Good on ya, you will find no shortage of stuff goin' on and friendly folks during MOTM. Haven't met many BN'ers in person YET but the people I've met over the years at MOTM from other PH clubs are some of best, real folks you'll meet, and I have no doubt BN'ers are right there as well No worries on the solo travel thing, been doin' it now for 10 years, piece a cake, sometimes it's the only way to git-ur-dun, travelin' clean

I have a good male friend who gives me grief about not taking solo vacations, but I remind him it's a tad different for a female. But as crazy as Key West is I never feel that it's a threatening environment if you use your head. I'm counting on having a "pack" to travel with once it starts to get late though. Big adventure for me

I just had the “female traveling solo” conversation with some friends the other day and, you are correct, I can see where it is different for a female to travel solo, depending on where you go. Just gotta travel smart, especially when out of country, I’ll have to tell you about a Bogata, Columbia trip sometime, yikes . I have traveled a lot with my married friends as well. It’s great for saving money on both sides; you split condo’s, houses, cottages, etc. They call me if they want to stay in a little nicer place, we can split the $$$$, I don’t take up much space, and go do my own thing, works well. I guess it all started years ago when I got tired of trying to get my single friends together for trips, seems like all I did was wait for this or that, and it ended up not happening, so I just started going, the heck with it

[Chez Hoy]

Instead of me sifting through 20 pages to find an answer, what does MOTM stand for? I forgot...obviously I haven't been to one...lol.

Meeting Of The Minds..

thanks, brainfart...lol.

[Ambition At Bay]

Instead of me sifting through 20 pages to find an answer, what does MOTM stand for? I forgot...obviously I haven't been to one...lol.

Meeting Of The Minds..

thanks, brainfart...lol.

Hey, it's Sunday, no thinking required..........

[LIPH]

So this will be the first time I'll be going to MOTM and admittedly I know nothing about it, but when I just went to register I clicked on the "Bands" link and Jimmy's name was first on the list. Do they put this in every year (wishful thinking) or does this mean he's really going to be there this year? Sorry if this was mentioned elsewhere or if it's a dumb newbie question.

I've been to the last 5 MOTMs and Jimmy's been there for 2 of them - 2002 and 2004. But my favorite MOTM is still 2003.

[ScarletB]

Well, I'm officially (oops sorry I mean oPHically) registered. Have the hotel all picked out etc. I'm embarrassed to say I've never traveled completely solo before (my friends here don't really "get" why I'm doing this) but I have a great feeling I won't be alone long once I get there!
Looking forward to being part of the craziness!

Good on ya, you will find no shortage of stuff goin' on and friendly folks during MOTM. Haven't met many BN'ers in person YET but the people I've met over the years at MOTM from other PH clubs are some of best, real folks you'll meet, and I have no doubt BN'ers are right there as well No worries on the solo travel thing, been doin' it now for 10 years, piece a cake, sometimes it's the only way to git-ur-dun, travelin' clean

I have a good male friend who gives me grief about not taking solo vacations, but I remind him it's a tad different for a female. But as crazy as Key West is I never feel that it's a threatening environment if you use your head. I'm counting on having a "pack" to travel with once it starts to get late though. Big adventure for me

I just had the “female traveling solo” conversation with some friends the other day and, you are correct, I can see where it is different for a female to travel solo, depending on where you go. Just gotta travel smart, especially when out of country, I’ll have to tell you about a Bogata, Columbia trip sometime, yikes . I have traveled a lot with my married friends as well. It’s great for saving money on both sides; you split condo’s, houses, cottages, etc. They call me if they want to stay in a little nicer place, we can split the $$$$, I don’t take up much space, and go do my own thing, works well. I guess it all started years ago when I got tired of trying to get my single friends together for trips, seems like all I did was wait for this or that, and it ended up not happening, so I just started going, the heck with it

I hear you, I go through the same thing, it's like herding freaking CATS!
It's why I finally just sucked it up and started renting my Nantucket place every year by myself! Sheesh. Millions of excuses. Although to be fair I don't have kids that are finishing up college or anything either so my disposable income is a bit more umm, disposable.

[ScarletB]

So this will be the first time I'll be going to MOTM and admittedly I know nothing about it, but when I just went to register I clicked on the "Bands" link and Jimmy's name was first on the list. Do they put this in every year (wishful thinking) or does this mean he's really going to be there this year? Sorry if this was mentioned elsewhere or if it's a dumb newbie question.

I've been to the last 5 MOTMs and Jimmy's been there for 2 of them - 2002 and 2004. But my favorite MOTM is still 2003.

Heather must have been there then huh?

[Chez Hoy]

Instead of me sifting through 20 pages to find an answer, what does MOTM stand for? I forgot...obviously I haven't been to one...lol.

Meeting Of The Minds..

thanks, brainfart...lol.

Hey, it's Sunday, no thinking required..........

I agree, especially since it's 75 degrees in Denver...haha.

[LIPH]

So this will be the first time I'll be going to MOTM and admittedly I know nothing about it, but when I just went to register I clicked on the "Bands" link and Jimmy's name was first on the list. Do they put this in every year (wishful thinking) or does this mean he's really going to be there this year? Sorry if this was mentioned elsewhere or if it's a dumb newbie question.

I've been to the last 5 MOTMs and Jimmy's been there for 2 of them - 2002 and 2004. But my favorite MOTM is still 2003.

Heather must have been there then huh?

Heather was there in 2003 and 2004 but 2003 was the year I won the auction to have dinner with her.

[ScarletB]

So this will be the first time I'll be going to MOTM and admittedly I know nothing about it, but when I just went to register I clicked on the "Bands" link and Jimmy's name was first on the list. Do they put this in every year (wishful thinking) or does this mean he's really going to be there this year? Sorry if this was mentioned elsewhere or if it's a dumb newbie question.

I've been to the last 5 MOTMs and Jimmy's been there for 2 of them - 2002 and 2004. But my favorite MOTM is still 2003.

Heather must have been there then huh?

Heather was there in 2003 and 2004 but 2003 was the year I won the auction to have dinner with her.

How nice to know there IS a God!!

[ragtopW]

Well, since you're one of the people I'm going to go out of my way to find that's good to know! Although I hope that I can meet up with a bunch of folks at Foxboro well before MOTM. Without sounding sappy I've been incredibly impressed at the PM's I've gotten extending hospitality from people who don't know that I'm not an axe murderer or some other kind of psycho! This is one very cool group of people, I'm completely amazed at the kindness.

Keep up with the Foxboro thread and you will meet some great pholks..

This is a great place and there are many wonderful caring pholks here

and


finding me is not at all hard..
let's see six one.. around three hundred, goatee,
Oh and the hardest to miss?? I shave my head. back until the
ponytail starts..

[ScarletB]

Well, since you're one of the people I'm going to go out of my way to find that's good to know! Although I hope that I can meet up with a bunch of folks at Foxboro well before MOTM. Without sounding sappy I've been incredibly impressed at the PM's I've gotten extending hospitality from people who don't know that I'm not an axe murderer or some other kind of psycho! This is one very cool group of people, I'm completely amazed at the kindness.

Keep up with the Foxboro thread and you will meet some great pholks..

This is a great place and there are many wonderful caring pholks here

and


finding me is not at all hard..
let's see six one.. around three hundred, goatee,
Oh and the hardest to miss?? I shave my head. back until the
ponytail starts..

I know I'd recognize you, you appear in so many pix here!

[RinglingRingling]

Well, I'm officially (oops sorry I mean oPHically) registered. Have the hotel all picked out etc. I'm embarrassed to say I've never traveled completely solo before (my friends here don't really "get" why I'm doing this) but I have a great feeling I won't be alone long once I get there!
Looking forward to being part of the craziness!

Good on ya, you will find no shortage of stuff goin' on and friendly folks during MOTM. Haven't met many BN'ers in person YET but the people I've met over the years at MOTM from other PH clubs are some of best, real folks you'll meet, and I have no doubt BN'ers are right there as well No worries on the solo travel thing, been doin' it now for 10 years, piece a cake, sometimes it's the only way to git-ur-dun, travelin' clean

I have a good male friend who gives me grief about not taking solo vacations, but I remind him it's a tad different for a female. But as crazy as Key West is I never feel that it's a threatening environment if you use your head. I'm counting on having a "pack" to travel with once it starts to get late though. Big adventure for me

I just had the “female traveling solo” conversation with some friends the other day and, you are correct, I can see where it is different for a female to travel solo, depending on where you go. Just gotta travel smart, especially when out of country, I’ll have to tell you about a Bogata, Columbia trip sometime, yikes . I have traveled a lot with my married friends as well. It’s great for saving money on both sides; you split condo’s, houses, cottages, etc. They call me if they want to stay in a little nicer place, we can split the $$$$, I don’t take up much space, and go do my own thing, works well. I guess it all started years ago when I got tired of trying to get my single friends together for trips, seems like all I did was wait for this or that, and it ended up not happening, so I just started going, the heck with it

I hear you, I go through the same thing, it's like herding freaking CATS!It's why I finally just sucked it up and started renting my Nantucket place every year by myself! Sheesh. Millions of excuses. Although to be fair I don't have kids that are finishing up college or anything either so my disposable income is a bit more umm, disposable.

so you've been with Parrotheads for awhile..

[RinglingRingling]

Well, I'm officially (oops sorry I mean oPHically) registered. Have the hotel all picked out etc. I'm embarrassed to say I've never traveled completely solo before (my friends here don't really "get" why I'm doing this) but I have a great feeling I won't be alone long once I get there!
Looking forward to being part of the craziness!

in my (growing) experience traveling to BN phlockings
I am only alone during the time I want to be..

Well, since you're one of the people I'm going to go out of my way to find that's good to know! Although I hope that I can meet up with a bunch of folks at Foxboro well before MOTM. Without sounding sappy I've been incredibly impressed at the PM's I've gotten extending hospitality from people who don't know that I'm not an axe murderer or some other kind of psycho! This is one very cool group of people, I'm completely amazed at the kindness.

well, they be willing to let you in the house, but I bet all the axes and chainsaws are safely under lock and key..

[Captain Morgan]

[citcat]

I'm going to MOTM alone, my first solo vacation ever ! The hubby didn't want to go, but I knew I couldn't miss it. He said he didn't mind me going so I hurried up and registered, got a room at the Best Western, and got airline tickets before he could change his mind !!
You are never alone in Key West during MOTM. You can sidle up to anybody and make new friends. Hanging with BalconyGirls and BalconyGirls#2 and Q&S was fun at MOTM 2005. I'm rooming with my Parrothead club prez and friend, Jill. We won't be joined at the hip but I imagine we'll do stuff together, especially that Club Leader's brunch. And there are about 5-6 girls in our Parrothead club who are also 'bachin' it and I'll hang with them...half of them are virgins and the other half went last year and the 'flood' kinda messed them up...plus, they missed some stuff so I have to show them things like the Green Parrot, etc. I'd love to tear up some places with you, ScarletB....one word of warning: I like to have fun and be silly without getting dangerous or stupid. And don't pay any attention to what R2 or ragtopW says about me. I did NOT do whatever they say I did. Nope. Fibbers, both of them.

[RinglingRingling]

I'm going to MOTM alone, my first solo vacation ever ! The hubby didn't want to go, but I knew I couldn't miss it. He said he didn't mind me going so I hurried up and registered, got a room at the Best Western, and got airline tickets before he could change his mind !!
You are never alone in Key West during MOTM. You can sidle up to anybody and make new friends. Hanging with BalconyGirls and BalconyGirls#2 and Q&S was fun at MOTM 2005. I'm rooming with my Parrothead club prez and friend, Jill. We won't be joined at the hip but I imagine we'll do stuff together, especially that Club Leader's brunch. And there are about 5-6 girls in our Parrothead club who are also 'bachin' it and I'll hang with them...half of them are virgins and the other half went last year and the 'flood' kinda messed them up...plus, they missed some stuff so I have to show them things like the Green Parrot, etc. I'd love to tear up some places with you, ScarletB....one word of warning: I like to have fun and be silly without getting dangerous or stupid. And don't pay any attention to what R2 or ragtopW says about me. I did NOT do whatever they say I did. Nope. Fibbers, both of them.

ummm.. if they are bachin it, and virginal.. is KW really the place for them?

and who has to say anything.. there is video for proof.

[citcat]

ummm.. if they are bachin it, and virginal.. is KW really the place for them?

and who has to say anything.. there is video for proof.

Really ? yikes.

And they're not virgins, per se....they are MOTM virgins. gah. I don't know any virgins. Well, except for my grandbaby girl.

Another side note: when I told my parents I was going to Key West by myself, my mother got all over herself, saying it was too dangerous for women to travel by themselves and I shouldn't go and all that. My dad piped up and said, "uh, Carolyn....you went on a road trip with my sisters to Florida in the eighties." You shoulda seen her face ! "oh, yeah, I forgot" she says. I laughed so hard.

[ScarletB]

ummm.. if they are bachin it, and virginal.. is KW really the place for them?

and who has to say anything.. there is video for proof.

Really ? yikes.

And they're not virgins, per se....they are MOTM virgins. gah. I don't know any virgins. Well, except for my grandbaby girl.

Another side note: when I told my parents I was going to Key West by myself, my mother got all over herself, saying it was too dangerous for women to travel by themselves and I shouldn't go and all that. My dad piped up and said, "uh, Carolyn....you went on a road trip with my sisters to Florida in the eighties." You shoulda seen her face ! "oh, yeah, I forgot" she says. I laughed so hard.

I know my mom isn't thrilled with it either - but all she said was "Boy you really are independent aren't you???" Funny no matter how old we get they still worry.

Silly but not stupid sounds good to me! At my age no one wants to see me flash anymore but short of that I'm up for anything. I am SO looking forward to this! I have my hotel and I've registered but I don't have plane tix yet. Still trying to decide whether to fly all the way or take the ferry from Ft Myers. I hear the water could be iffy that time of year but I HATE those tiny planes! Can't wait to spend time with friends I haven't met yet.

[Tropic_Al]

Silly but not stupid sounds good to me! At my age no one wants to see me flash anymore but short of that I'm up for anything. I am SO looking forward to this! I have my hotel and I've registered but I don't have plane tix yet. Still trying to decide whether to fly all the way or take the ferry from Ft Myers. I hear the water could be iffy that time of year but I HATE those tiny planes! Can't wait to spend time with friends I haven't met yet.

Don't be silly, flash away.

We flew down last year to Ft.Lauderdale on a big plane. As we were getting into the 12 seater to continue the trip, Mrs. Al stopped in the door & said "No way I'm getting in there" "Sorry dear, we've come this far, in you go." With a gentle push (shove) she was in. 1 hour later we're in Key West. I liked it better than driving.

[RinglingRingling]

Silly but not stupid sounds good to me! At my age no one wants to see me flash anymore but short of that I'm up for anything. I am SO looking forward to this! I have my hotel and I've registered but I don't have plane tix yet. Still trying to decide whether to fly all the way or take the ferry from Ft Myers. I hear the water could be iffy that time of year but I HATE those tiny planes! Can't wait to spend time with friends I haven't met yet.

Don't be silly, flash away.

We flew down last year to Ft.Lauderdale on a big plane. As we were getting into the 12 seater to continue the trip, Mrs. Al stopped in the door & said "No way I'm getting in there" "Sorry dear, we've come this far, in you go." With a gentle push (shove) she was in. 1 hour later we're in Key West. I liked it better than driving.

you should have just given her a couple more rum punches.. she'd have been fine.