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Posted by 10derHeart on March 30, 2005, at 23:48:59
In reply to Re: good point, I'd prefer 6/11 or 6/18 (nm), posted by Dr. Bob on March 30, 2005, at 22:31:44
Hmm, not sure what "good point" refers to, but thanks for your preferred dates. I think that's fairly important to know ;-)
We've had only 11 posters vote (12 when Mel sees my post, I'm sure), not including yourself. One person said she didn't "notice the notice" on each board for a long time. I wonder if that could have been true for others? (I thought it was prominent, but that's just me)
I suppose I'm wondering what kind of response - numbers-wise - you were anticipating? Twelve seems low to me. And I'm not alone...
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050323/msgs/476983.html
But again, I don't have enough prior experience, or a strong enough "feel" for the group/community as a whole to base anything on. I don't know quite what the "original" idea for the Babble birthday party entailed, either.
Thoughts? Suggestions?
Posted by 10derHeart on March 30, 2005, at 23:51:11
In reply to Re: good point, I'd prefer 6/11 or 6/18 » Dr. Bob, posted by 10derHeart on March 30, 2005, at 23:48:59
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 31, 2005, at 0:37:40
In reply to Re: good point, I'd prefer 6/11 or 6/18 » Dr. Bob, posted by 10derHeart on March 30, 2005, at 23:48:59
> I suppose I'm wondering what kind of response - numbers-wise - you were anticipating? Twelve seems low to me.
I had no idea what to expect! I don't think 12 would interest CNN, but I think it would plenty for a good time. :-)
Bob
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 31, 2005, at 13:31:11
In reply to Re: response - numbers-wise, posted by Dr. Bob on March 31, 2005, at 0:37:40
>I don't think 12 would interest CNN
well.... Ill see what I can do...something crazy may attract them?? ;-)
It should be fun!
I think you should make another announcement banner Dr bob, a louder and brighter one :-)
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 31, 2005, at 18:54:10
In reply to Re: response - numbers-wise » Dr. Bob, posted by rainbowbrite on March 31, 2005, at 13:31:11
> I think you should make another announcement banner Dr bob, a louder and brighter one :-)
Is that what the committee thinks should be the next step? :-)
Bob
Posted by rainbowbrite on March 31, 2005, at 19:30:07
In reply to Re: another announcement, posted by Dr. Bob on March 31, 2005, at 18:54:10
sorry I just barged in....I was just thinking out loud
Posted by Dinah on March 31, 2005, at 20:42:54
In reply to Re: another announcement, posted by rainbowbrite on March 31, 2005, at 19:30:07
(He did it to me too. My hand's still stinging. :) )
Posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 9:00:18
In reply to Re: another announcement, posted by Dr. Bob on March 31, 2005, at 18:54:10
2 cents:
I rather think that we've heard from those who have a preference for when the party should be already.
But a reminder of when the party is to be held and an opportunity to be included in the count would be a good thing. Like a "sign up here" notice.
pc
Posted by AuntieMel on April 1, 2005, at 9:00:25
In reply to Re: good point, I'd prefer 6/11 or 6/18 » Dr. Bob, posted by 10derHeart on March 30, 2005, at 23:48:59
Posted by 10derHeart on April 1, 2005, at 16:59:31
In reply to Re: another announcement » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on April 1, 2005, at 9:00:18
I agree. There's probably no need to repeat the "pick a date" step again.
The final count for choice of dates is:
13 posters voted (including Dr Bob)
6/4 - 9
6/11 - 4 (plus one "maybe")
6/18 - 5FYI, I can now only attend on 6/11. As it appears that probably won't be the date, maybe I should bow out of the committee now. Those committee members who are actually going, can probably plan the rest themselves - especially with quite a small group. I'd still be willing to help in any way I can, though.
Or I can stay on the committee. I just don't know if I'm comfortable having input on any decisions arranging a party I can't attend :-(
Either way, I'm fine with it.
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 2, 2005, at 20:33:01
In reply to Re: another announcement » partlycloudy, posted by 10derHeart on April 1, 2005, at 16:59:31
> FYI, I can now only attend on 6/11. As it appears that probably won't be the date, maybe I should bow out of the committee now...
>
> Or I can stay on the committee. I just don't know if I'm comfortable having input on any decisions arranging a party I can't attend :-(It's up to the committee :-) but IMO, posters don't have to come to have input...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on April 2, 2005, at 20:46:22
In reply to Re: can only attend on 6/11, posted by Dr. Bob on April 2, 2005, at 20:33:01
Posted by 10derHeart on April 2, 2005, at 21:15:15
In reply to Re: can only attend on 6/11, posted by Dr. Bob on April 2, 2005, at 20:33:01
> It's up to the committee :-) but IMO, posters don't have to come to have input...
>
> BobSure. I guess I didn't mean to emphasize that part. More the idea that a small group (guessing 6-9, realistically, will actually come?) may not need a committee at all. If so, they can pretty much "be their own committee" at this point, without me, if it ends up I'm the only committee member who can't make the date selected.
As you said, anyone can still offer input. As posters have done all along :-)
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 2, 2005, at 22:18:28
In reply to Re: can only attend on 6/11 » Dr. Bob, posted by 10derHeart on April 2, 2005, at 21:15:15
> > It's up to the committee :-) but IMO, posters don't have to come to have input...
> >
> > Bob
>
> Sure. I guess I didn't mean to emphasize that part. More the idea that a small group (guessing 6-9, realistically, will actually come?) may not need a committee at all. If so, they can pretty much "be their own committee" at this point, without me, if it ends up I'm the only committee member who can't make the date selected.
>
> As you said, anyone can still offer input. As posters have done all along :-)I may not be the only one thinking this way, but I could not commit to coming, as far as planning purposes go. That doesn't mean I can't come, period. I can't even estimate the likelihood, yet, but who knows? Just hoping you build a little flexibility into the planning.
Lar
Posted by 10derHeart on April 3, 2005, at 13:26:13
In reply to Re: can only attend on 6/11 » 10derHeart, posted by Larry Hoover on April 2, 2005, at 22:18:28
Honestly, I thought you definitely couldn't, from this post...
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050219/msgs/473825.html
So, there's still hope? I think that's great. My strong impression from reading the Babble boards, is that you are someone special that other posters would very much want to be there :-)
I think it's rough planning something months out, since $$, time and circumstances can change so much for people. But, if you don't, sometimes the thing you want to do becomes too hard, if not impossible. No perfect solutions.
If I continue to have a role in this, I'll keep in mind what you said. I guess it depends exactly what the group decides to do (I have no idea), as to which parts/things can be left "open" until the last minute. I'm sure it will work out okay.
Posted by annierose on April 3, 2005, at 14:10:41
In reply to Re: can only attend on 6/11 » Larry Hoover, posted by 10derHeart on April 3, 2005, at 13:26:13
I didn't vote yet since June, in general, is hard for me. The kids get out of school June 6th, so June 4th is out for me. The 11th would be best for me, but on the fence with taking the time off work to go.
I'm in a good position with Chicago only being a long drive away for me. I was going to decide what the date was set.
-Annierose
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 3, 2005, at 21:59:59
In reply to Re: can only attend on 6/11 » Larry Hoover, posted by 10derHeart on April 3, 2005, at 13:26:13
> Honestly, I thought you definitely couldn't, from this post...
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050219/msgs/473825.html
>
> So, there's still hope? I think that's great.Maybe wishful thinking. The idea is attractive, but the probability is not very large.
In geek speak: "The probability function does not cross the line y = 0." There is a non-zero probability that I will come. How much more than zero is very hard to say.
> My strong impression from reading the Babble boards, is that you are someone special that other posters would very much want to be there :-)
Aw, shucks. <blush>
> I think it's rough planning something months out, since $$, time and circumstances can change so much for people. But, if you don't, sometimes the thing you want to do becomes too hard, if not impossible. No perfect solutions.
>
> If I continue to have a role in this, I'll keep in mind what you said. I guess it depends exactly what the group decides to do (I have no idea), as to which parts/things can be left "open" until the last minute. I'm sure it will work out okay.I doubt I'm the only one who's a maybe. Firm commitments are hard to make, for a lot of people, and they might have kept quiet rather than give a false answer.
Lar
Posted by 10derHeart on April 3, 2005, at 22:54:14
In reply to Re: can only attend on 6/11 » 10derHeart, posted by Larry Hoover on April 3, 2005, at 21:59:59
> Aw, shucks. <blush>
A man who can blush and admit to doing it is a good thing.
>
> I doubt I'm the only one who's a maybe. Firm commitments are hard to make, for a lot of people, and they might have kept quiet rather than give a false answer.I'm sure you're right. My own commitments in the month of June seem to keep morphing every week or so. It's frustrating. Although, I think the only question we posed was what date posters would *prefer*, out of three choices. Hopefully, the understanding was they were choosing the best weekend in the event they found they could come. So, it wouldn't have to feel like a false statement to indicate a preference...
I know folks are cautious about making definitive statements, though. Me, I just plow ahead then end up having to say, "oops, sorry," I guess.
Hopefully it'll get easier as it gets nearer. I think one idea is to post another linked banner on the boards with the chosen date, then encourage more responses to that, e.g., "Who thinks they probably/possibly/maybe/hopefully could come on this date?"
We shall keep muddling through. Thanks for your thoughts :-)
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 5, 2005, at 8:47:56
In reply to Are there any dates you can't attend? (nm) » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on April 2, 2005, at 20:46:22
Posted by partlycloudy on April 11, 2005, at 12:32:24
In reply to Re: evenings of 6/3 and 6/4 (nm), posted by Dr. Bob on April 5, 2005, at 8:47:56
We HAVE to have the honouree there!
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 11, 2005, at 12:39:43
In reply to Then the party should be on 6/11 or 6/18? » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on April 11, 2005, at 12:32:24
> We HAVE to have the honouree there!
It's not *my* birthday! :-) And the evening of 6/3 has opened up. And 6/4 during the day would be OK...
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on April 11, 2005, at 14:05:40
In reply to Re: the honouree, posted by Dr. Bob on April 11, 2005, at 12:39:43
Yes, it's not your birthday, but You Are the Babble-Dude! And none of us would be here - or there - without you.
I guess we could party on the day of the 4th and talk about you that evening. Everyone knows that's what happens when people leave the party...
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2005, at 21:43:23
In reply to OK, Back to June 4th then for the party » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on April 11, 2005, at 14:05:40
Posted by AuntieMel on April 22, 2005, at 13:21:06
In reply to Re: OK, what next? (nm), posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2005, at 21:43:23
Another board announcement of the date, asking for a count on how many might be interested.
Posted by Dr. Bob on April 23, 2005, at 16:14:28
In reply to Re: OK, what next? » Dr. Bob, posted by AuntieMel on April 22, 2005, at 13:21:06
> Another board announcement of the date, asking for a count on how many might be interested.
I could do that, but how about with some idea of what the activities will be? Since that might make a difference?
Bob
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