Saw the website showing August in Florida.
Might be a good idea for meet and greets... and grits? 😊
Anyone interested in attending?
These conventions are eye-openers. It would be my first.
Thoughts?
warrior
Jan 15, 2025 12:49 am
Worzie
Jan 15, 2025 1:29 am
Sounds like a fun idea! I'd be more interested in just getting together. It's a bit spendy not to mention travel from Montana.
I'd be more likely to go somewhere not Florida...
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warrior
Jan 15, 2025 2:34 am
Reply to Worzie
Other conventions I have been to were not about the workshops, but more about the social aspect of meeting people.
Orlando in August? 🔥🔥
Can you imagine poolside, the bunch of us whipping out our bags? Swimming? I think evacuation alarms will sound. 😲😆.
Yes, totally socializing. I'm considering driving down from Jersey. I hate driving. No radio. 🤦♂️
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MBT
Jan 15, 2025 3:52 am
I attended the last conference in Houston. Met a lot of other ostomates of all ages. Had a great time 🥰
SusanT
Jan 15, 2025 3:57 am
I honestly would love to go but I am not at all certain that I will be able to travel by then.
It does sound like fun... (wistful sigh)
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Lilmesican
Jan 15, 2025 5:46 am
Reply to MBT
Houston was fun!
It was my first one and I had a blast.
Aside from the workshops and speakers, the hangout was so much fun!
The folks in the photo are all newbies.
Ben38
Jan 15, 2025 8:58 am
I'm in the UK, so I've never been to that one. I've been to a lot in the UK; they can be quite boring with all the speeches, and don't even get me started on patient advocates if you have to suffer them over there preaching too, lol. But I always have a good laugh with the others that attend.
Kas
Jan 15, 2025 10:55 am
Reply to warrior
I'd love to go, but won't be able to. Gonna burn up all my vacation/sick time with this next surgery.
Take lots of poolside photos!🤪
Justbreathe
Jan 15, 2025 12:08 pm
August in Florida - this will certainly test those adhesives 😂. jb
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warrior
Jan 15, 2025 2:43 pm
Reply to Riva
Riva, you are a member of UOAA, yes? Do you have a contact person you met? Someone with clout?
Justbreathe
Jan 15, 2025 4:16 pm
Reply to Riva
I think the wine may not be the hydration that is needed... jb
Riva
Jan 16, 2025 12:24 am
Reply to warrior
Member, yes. Pre-Covid way more involved. What do you need? Are you going to the conference?
warrior
Jan 16, 2025 1:00 am
Reply to Riva
Hi, I'm considering it, leaning towards yes. I emailed them at their "contact us" icon twice. The third time, I was wondering whether to address someone specifically.
U got high friends in low places there? 😲😆 I'd give them a shout if they had... (jb u listening?) clout.
eefyjig
Jan 16, 2025 2:07 am
Florida in August?? 🫠 Hmm... still, I would love to meet you guys, my peeps!