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Title: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on August 23, 2009, 03:52:16 PM
Attention Members!

We will be having the annual get together October 9-11th with the main dinner scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2009.

Details on dinner will be coming up in September!

Now is the time to get your reservations into the Sahara.
It will be 66 dollars a night for Friday and Saturday.
Make reservations by calling 1-888-696-2121.  Mention you are with IHateDialysis.com grouping.
The last day to make reservations is September 16, 2009.
If you have any questions, IM me kitkatz!

The time is NOW! Call NOW! Get your reservations now! For Las Vegas now!


Let me know if you are even thinking about coming ASAP here in this thread!  Come on folks!   It will be fun.

Let me know through a PM or on this thread if you are coming to Las Vegas this year.


So far:
People who will be attending:

Katherine and Victor
Wenchie58
Paris
Kellyt plus 1
Mibarra
YLGuy
Jean and hubby
Paris
Aloha Beth
Grammalady and April (Maybe)
Otto and Lola
Renal wife and hubby

Get yourself on here quick!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: paris on August 23, 2009, 04:00:56 PM
I am on the list twice -- Do I take up twice the room?  Am I twice as nice?  I make twice the trouble?   I am not paying for two of me!!    My family was going over the calendar for the next couple of months.  Some one wanted to plan a get together for October 10th and half the room said, Mom won't be here - that is her Vegas weekend   :rofl;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: okarol on August 23, 2009, 04:23:43 PM
I just posted on the other thread - my trip accompanying Jenna for her stay in France has been confirmed and I won't be home until Oct. 13. I hate to miss this get together because it's something I look forward to all year!  :(  I know everyone will have a great time.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: del on August 23, 2009, 04:29:41 PM
Bet too far for me to travel and be back to go to work on Monday!!!  LOL 
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kellyt on August 23, 2009, 04:40:51 PM
I'm on hold until we get my kidney stuff taken care of.  I should know by Sept. 16th though.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on August 23, 2009, 04:49:49 PM
Katherine and Victor
Wenchie58
Kellyt plus 1
Mibarra
YLGuy
Jean and hubby
Paris
Aloha Beth
Grammalady and April (Maybe)
Otto and Lola
Renal wife and hubby



Okay here it is.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on August 25, 2009, 05:23:05 AM
Anyone else coming???
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: paris on August 25, 2009, 07:33:35 AM
I know there are more of you thinking about coming   :yahoo;   You will make great connections with other members and just have a fun "we're all in same boat" time!    :clap;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Des on August 25, 2009, 08:11:23 AM
I wish I wish I wish........ aaaaaahh
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: KICKSTART on August 25, 2009, 09:07:53 AM
You know i would come if i wasnt soooooooooo far away , but i will be with you in spirit !
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: dwcrawford on August 25, 2009, 09:17:41 AM
Anyone else coming???

Maybe!  Depends  on how you all treat me from now to then.....  (no smiley is appropriate so think a smirk and a  lift of the eyebrow.) ::) :P
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: paris on August 25, 2009, 09:36:01 AM
Come on Dan!  Wenchie will be there   :yahoo;    And you will fall in love with KellyT   :2thumbsup;    Talk to your social worker, get you dialysis booked and come on!!     :boxing;  Don't make me come to Houston and use physical force    :rofl;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: dwcrawford on August 25, 2009, 09:39:45 AM
Paris, my head floor nurse Kevin is good friends with the lead at one of the most popular tourist dialysis center in Las Vegas.  He said he'd take care of it if I decide to go.

But it still depends...   I'll post the name of that Davita next later when I see Kevin  to see if anyone else will be  using it. 
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: thegrammalady on August 25, 2009, 03:47:39 PM
this is the post i didn't want to make. april and i have have had the financial week from hell, it started with me hitting a deer on my way home from dialysis (4:30am) a few saturdays ago. (deer and grammalady survived, car not so much.) i'm going to spare you the details of the 2 other expensive disasters, the bottom line being there really isn't any way we're going to make vegas this year. (and i was so looking forward to meeting wenchie) i'm not giving up on the idea completely though, miracles do happen, i'm not counting us out completely until oct 9th arrives and i still don't have flight reservations, but i'm not holding my breath. i do expect lots and lots of pictures.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: okarol on August 25, 2009, 04:14:13 PM
Wow GML - I haven't seen you online lately- sorry to hear of the deer incident and the other set-backs as well. I hope something works out for Vegas!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: hurlock1 on August 25, 2009, 04:17:11 PM
I would go, But I would have to take my wife and she has a gambling problem. I'm sure she would have a good time, But I wouldn't.
jmz
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on August 29, 2009, 08:18:13 AM
Just bumping up this thread!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Wenchie58 on August 29, 2009, 08:51:15 AM
I won't be going to Vegas since I got a PM from DCrawford today telling me that "I" am the reason he isn't going.  Beats the living hell out of me as to why....I have talked to this person less than a handful of times and obviously he feels I have personally attacked him.  I find this remarkably funny, since I don't know him or anything about him.
Have a great time....enjoy the slots.  Let's see....I think I may be the third or fourth person who has to walk away from this site to avoid being attacked in PMs.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: paul.karen on August 29, 2009, 09:06:02 AM
??

This is sad and pathetic at best.
I am sorry to read this Wenchie.

It appears so bitter and negative as well as futile.
Your just to alive and full of life maybe?   :cuddle;
Ill meet you in the Jesey Vegas anytime.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: dwcrawford on August 29, 2009, 09:07:21 AM
Since wenchhie blocked my PM I am required to post here.  I want to keep this issue private.

am not just a single type of person.  There are many aspect to me.  The one I want to address now is that I AM NOT the kind of person to publicize my personal opinions but rather  to state them in  Private Message -- which  I did to you. 

And am AM NOT bypassing  the trip to Vegas because I'm afraid of you (which seems to be your thing as the "bad" girl who is, in the long run, perfect.   I am skipping Vegas because I want to avoid confrontation.  That is the kind of person I am too. 

I am an opinionated person (whoops).  Shirley McClaine believes in reincarnation.  When  asked how she knows she was reincarnated she said I don't Know.  I believe!   Reincarnation is a little wild for me but I accept her explanation.  If there are any others  who want  to say "I don't know" then I'll glad engage in a civil  conversation about it.

Since the chat session that you conveniently forget, I have avoided you or responding to your  posts.  Can you please do the same for me?  It will be greatly appreciated./

Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: dwcrawford on August 29, 2009, 09:12:19 AM
Wenchlie attacked me in  a "believe in god thread"

Also a few weeks ago in chat.... siince then I've avoiided her leaviing chat when she enter, not responding to her posts, etc.  Pairs was asking me about Vegas.  I wanted to avoid Vegas.  I want to handle this priivate with
Wenchie.....  Just as  I did with Lucinda... (when I said please stop posting negative things about me)

Paris, Zach, Twirl..   I'm sorry.  I tried.

Wenchie PM to me... the kind of person I am.\First off....I have NO idea what you are talking about in chat.  There were several other people in chat and I said nothing off hand to you.  If you choose not to go to Vegas that's your choice.  I haven't ever even voiced my opinion to you because you're so paranoid and thinking everyone is after you.  Trust me, if I mean to say something to you or about you....YOU will know it.  Quit riding roughshod on the site and threatening everyone in PM's.  That just shows the type of person you are.\

Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Phraxis on August 29, 2009, 12:23:44 PM
While I would take any excuse to go to Vegas, and this trip counds like fun I will be somewhat indispossed. next year though it is going onto my calender!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: willowtreewren on August 29, 2009, 12:24:41 PM
Being indisposed with getting a transplant is, well, the best kind!

 :clap; :clap; :clap;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: okarol on August 29, 2009, 12:36:24 PM
Wenchlie attacked me in  a "believe in god thread"

Also a few weeks ago in chat.... siince then I've avoiided her leaviing chat when she enter, not responding to her posts, etc.  Pairs was asking me about Vegas.  I wanted to avoid Vegas.  I want to handle this priivate with
Wenchie.....  Just as  I did with Lucinda... (when I said please stop posting negative things about me)

Paris, Zach, Twirl..   I'm sorry.  I tried.

Wenchie PM to me... the kind of person I am.\First off....I have NO idea what you are talking about in chat.  There were several other people in chat and I said nothing off hand to you.  If you choose not to go to Vegas that's your choice.  I haven't ever even voiced my opinion to you because you're so paranoid and thinking everyone is after you.  Trust me, if I mean to say something to you or about you....YOU will know it.  Quit riding roughshod on the site and threatening everyone in PM's.  That just shows the type of person you are.\

dwcrawford: Any additional character assassination will result in a 30 day ban.
okarol/admin

Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: KICKSTART on August 29, 2009, 02:31:38 PM
Aww come on guys , i hate when people on here fall out , we are all in the same boat , different opinions or not (thats what makes a world) Maybe Vegas would be the perfect place to kiss and make up ?  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on August 29, 2009, 09:06:47 PM
Wenchie, please come to Vegas!  I need you there. I need someone to kick up my heels with!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on August 29, 2009, 09:37:18 PM
So for those folks who do not know about IHD's get togethers and are afraid of them, here is what happens....

We arrive in Vegas on our own.
We usually  stay in the same hotel so if we want to hang together we can.
We usually meet and greet each other. 
Last year we went to dinner on Friday night and had a huge rib dinner and gambled a bit. We talked and laughed.
Saturday we all did our own thing until we gathered together at the Olive Garden and had the offical IHD.com dinner.  Speakers and prizes and talking and fun.
Most of us took off down Fremont Street to go get a fried Twinkie. We gambled and walked and talked and saw the lights and sights!
Sunday we pretty much do our own thing. Talk, laughed, had breakfast andthen said good byes to good, new/old friends!

It is a lot of fun!

Please think about coming.  The Sahara is a beautiful casino/hotel. It is one of the older hotels on the strip, so a lot history is there.
The room rate is reasonable for the group at 66 dollars for a weekend night on the strip in Vegas.

I look forward to seeing everyone who is coming!



Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: lola on August 30, 2009, 08:11:31 AM
we are looking at prices of flights,  :pray; they come down in price as I  :oops; we really need to be away that weekend..........
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Slywalker on August 30, 2009, 08:57:31 AM
Again I cannot make it this year - daughter getting married and all.  I am so hoping to be there next year.  My son lives in Vegas now and it would be a great "....  two birds with one stone"...... 
Once again IHD family - I am sure a good time will be had by all.

 :clap;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: paris on August 30, 2009, 10:18:07 AM
Now is the time to say "I can't go" before too many reservations are set.  Although Kitkatz and I love each other, we were hoping to have more than just the two of us!   So, let's try to get a definate count.  Anyone else comng?   
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: KICKSTART on August 30, 2009, 10:55:07 AM
After reading what goes on , i soooooooo wish i wasnt so far away !!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: MIbarra on August 30, 2009, 11:15:53 AM
Please put "maybe" next to my name... I've had some family issues crop up and I may have to stick around in case of emergency here... I'll have to wait until closer to the date to make a decision. Sorry!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Epofriend on August 30, 2009, 12:16:38 PM
So for those folks who do not know about IHD's get togethers and are afraid of them, here is what happens....

Most of us took off down Fremont Street to go get a fried Twinkie. We gambled and walked and talked and saw the lights and sights!

Check out my avatar, that's what happened on the way to the fried twinkies.
 8)
Fried twinkies you ask? Who would have thought something sounding so bad would be so GOOD! Yes!

And then there was the Laker preseason game at UNLV - $20 tickets, good seats and excellent company - aharris2 and okarol.

And then it was time to leave, but first dialysis for me and breakfast for aharris2 and okarol. I'm at dialysis and they're eating homemade pumpkin bread and 5-egg omelets!  :'(
(That Friday night rib dinner - finger licking good right up to my elbows  :beer1; and nice slots!)

Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: tyefly on August 30, 2009, 01:21:52 PM
     Plus there is alot more to do in Vegas..... like Valley of fire, Red Rock canyon, Mt. charleston, Bonnies hot springs, North shores of lake mead ( if your into cliff diving), Rogers hot springs, climbing Sunrise Mountian...(  might be too hot right now for that.... forget that)...

   Well  those are just a few of the off the beaten path......

                               Yes I use to live there... went to high school in Henderson Nv.... we use to hitch hike out to the lake sometimes when we would skip school.....   

      Vegas is fun no matter what you like to do..... 
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: aharris2 on August 30, 2009, 02:20:40 PM
...but not too hot in October. The weather was fantastic, even needed a jacket at night.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Jean on August 30, 2009, 04:08:20 PM
Sorry, but at this point, it looks like we are not going. Too many other things are breaking down, requiring our wallets. But, since one never knows what could happen, will you post where the dinner will be on Sat., and maybe we can make the drive up . We can always pick up a room at Stateline if we have to. I am bummed. Take lots of pics, willya guys?
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kellyt on August 30, 2009, 04:15:45 PM
I think I'm going to pass this year  :'( :'( :'( :'(  - but I'm not happy about it!    I have to get my little kidney back in order.  This drain bag will be in for another three weeks and then I'm supposed to get my stent back in.  At least then I'll have more mobility.  I'm terrified of ripping this thing out!

We are also moving throughout Sept and we are in need of some money in that department because we are building a deck and having to get some new furniture and all (bought a new bedroom set today - my first full, matching bedroom set in my entire life, btw!   :yahoo;)

I AM, however, going to start working on a San Antonio Meeting!  I think the Spring will be perfect!!!    Does March 2010 sound good to all who would like to come to San Antonio?  March or April.

Kitkatz, I'll go back to older threads to remind myself what's been talked about and decided on then I'm going to start calling around to hotels and such.  It would be awesome if we could get a weekend double pass to Six Flag Fiesta Texas and Sea World.  Total blast!  Send me a PM if you need to!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: del on August 30, 2009, 06:12:26 PM
Hey, why don't you plan a meeting in Newfoundland and everybody come to see the beautiful scenery!! LOL!!  Wish I could come and meet some people but it is a "little" too far.  I have never been on an airplane before and have no desire to get on one!! If we could drive there in a few hours we would be there!!  Hope you all have a great time!!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on August 30, 2009, 08:18:16 PM
The Las Vegas 2010 Get Together Group!

Katherine and Victor
YLGuy
Paris
Aloha Beth
Otto and Lola
Renal wife and hubby


Oh my!  We need more members to come!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on September 05, 2009, 11:07:04 PM
Are YOU coming to Las Vegas???? October 10 and 11th!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on September 11, 2009, 03:11:38 PM
Here is our plan for Vegas. We drive up Thursday night, October 8, after I get home fro work and pack.
Dialysis somewhere on Friday. October 9
Dinner with IHD.com people on Saturday night. October 10
Come home on Sunday afternoon. October 11


I am making hotel reservations today.

Plus calling Olive Garden for reservations for ten.


I am going to keep Epoman's dream alive in Las Vegas!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on September 11, 2009, 03:23:48 PM
For those people going or interested in going...


Dinner will be at:

Olive GArden on Flamingo Rod and 6pm on Saturday, October 10, 2009.

I have made reservations for 12. Anyone else coming?
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: YLGuy on September 12, 2009, 03:47:44 PM
I think I am bringing my oldest son.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: paris on September 12, 2009, 07:17:44 PM
YL and I can talk "Pop Warner" together!   :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Ang on September 12, 2009, 07:53:07 PM
please  have  plenty  of  drinks  for  those  of  us  that  can't make  it. :beer1;
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on September 19, 2009, 04:16:00 PM
So far:
People who will be attending:

Katherine and Victor
Wenchie58
Paris
YLGuy
Paris
Aloha Beth
Grammalady and April (Maybe)
Otto and Lola

Here is the list so far.   Please PM me whether you are coming or not October 10 to Las Vegas.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: mmmmdeedee on September 21, 2009, 07:12:57 PM
I am so sorry I've been out of the loop for so long. I will check my calendar tomorrow and see if I can make it. I just got back from Vegas on Sunday and wouldn't mind going again when it's not so hot!! Take care guys!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on September 22, 2009, 06:06:59 PM
Hurray! You are welcome to come!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: MIbarra on September 22, 2009, 06:49:24 PM
Please take me off the list. =(  sadly!

My nephew has just started the evaluation for a cord blood transplant and if everything goes well, he will be admitted on the 28th of sept. for 7-10 days of chemo and then the transplant. He will be in the hospital for at least 6 weeks and then he'll have to live near the hospital for up to a year. I am not planning any trips right now just in case I have to get to the hospital quickly.

I hope I can make next years or a Texas meeting!
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on September 22, 2009, 10:25:30 PM
I am sorry you cannot come. I will miss seeing you.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: billybags on September 23, 2009, 12:26:51 AM
Wow, I wish I could be there. We did Vagas about three years ago before the on set of all this crap. What a fantastic city.,We only had two nights but it was not enough. I felt like a naughty kid, every thing was so, I don't know how to  discribe this city to any one, there are no words for it. You have to be there. Hope you guys enjoy your selves, forget about your ills and have a really good time.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: dwcrawford on September 23, 2009, 05:57:29 AM
Here is hoping that you all have an exciting and renewable time relatively free of "kidney" talk -- and yes,  I do mean "all"  of you.  And good luck in the casinos!

DWCr
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on September 23, 2009, 06:18:18 AM
So far:
People who will be attending:

Katherine and Victor
Wenchie58
Paris
YLGuy
Paris
Aloha Beth
Grammalady and April (Maybe)
Otto and Lola

Here is the list so far.   Please PM me whether you are coming or not October 10 to Las Vegas.

Keeping this list updated.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: Sluff on September 27, 2009, 06:55:09 AM
Unfortunately I can not attend this year. Patton is getting married on October 9th and I'm not even sure if I can make the wedding.  Next year I will be there for sure. I think Epowife will be there. I spoke with her a few days ago.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on October 04, 2009, 11:09:44 PM
Are Epowife and Nick coming? I wish they would let me know.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on October 04, 2009, 11:17:08 PM

Katherine and Victor
Paris
YLGuy
Paris
Aloha Beth

I am contact with these people.  I am hoping Nick and Trina can come.  I PMed them tonight.  Even if it is just PAris and I to represent IHD.com, I want to keep Epoman's dream of a Las Vegas get together alive.

Please come Saturday, October 10, 6 pm the Olive Garden on Flamingo Road in Las Vegas. I reserved for 12.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: thegrammalady on October 05, 2009, 11:10:16 AM
everyone have a blast, remember to take and post lots of pictures. i sure wish april and i were going to be there.
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: kitkatz on October 05, 2009, 04:18:59 PM
THe IHD.com get together has been canceled due to a lack of members showing up.

kitkatz
Title: Re: Las Vegas Get Together October 10 , 2009
Post by: willowtreewren on October 05, 2009, 04:57:38 PM
 :'(