WISHcon 2005!! Anyone here interested in setting this goal with me???

[karebear1]

OK everybody- I have just been informed that I am in charge!

So... my very first official act is to say this:

HELP !!!!!

Is anyone out there interested in helping me organize this fun event- I could probably use about 3 people.

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I think that one of the difficulties will be schedules with everyone. For some people the week before works out best, for some the week after works out best. I think that we should try to maybe focus just the weekend for WISHcon, and then maybe have mini meets the week before and the week after. That way it is a good mix to try and help out everyone who wants to be a part of this very cool idea. Maybe have our big get together Saturday afternoon to pep each other up before the big day.

Something else to consider is the resorts. It would be great to stay at the same resort, I completely agree, and maybe with a group discount it would be helpful. I know we will be on a shoe string budget and I don't know what we will be able to afford. I hate to see some people not go if this would be a problem for them.


Any thoughts on these comments?

 

[Barbruka]

The best time for a meet would be the night before the race. Everyone has to load up with a big carb dinner for the race. Meeting at some Italian restaurant would be ideal and then either before or after getting together to just talk, visit or walk around.

 

[zurgswife]

I'd love to help....I just PM'd you Karebear....

 

[karebear1]

OK everybody- I have my volunteers in place! Thanks to Kim (zurgswife) and Jodi (wovenwonder) for helping me out! Ideas are flying and we're gonna make sure a GREAT time is had! We'll fill you all in as we figure this thing out!

Like I said before - we're always looking for ideas- if you have any- please post them!

THIS IS GONNA BE FUN!!!!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I like the idea of saving some of our big clothes, and how about we send in photos for a before and after poster?

OK everybody- I have my volunteers in place! Thanks to Kim (zurgswife) and Jodi (wovenwonder)

thanks for offering to help out karebear1!

and Karebear1, thanks again for this fantastic idea!

 

[karebear1]

Vija- we did talk about the idea of pics.. so

EVERYONE make sure you take a pic of yourself right now... and then keep the copy in a safe place. We are going to need it!

 

[kamgen]

I am in! I will just tell dh that we are going to WDW...he never argues with that!!!!!!

karebear1 - I just PM'd you!!!!

I am so excited!!!

Kamy

 

[KathiWithAnI]

I did the 5k with my 10 yr old son this year and we all plan on going back next yr for the marathon...... SO...... yes, I'm in, I'll aim to do the 1/2 with you guys and my DH ( who does it now LOL)


Sounds like so much fun!!!

Kathi

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

karebear1 gave me the go ahead, and I am going to help out too! This should be so much fun. Several people have asked about the trainer, and I will let you guys know what she tells me. I don't know when my appointment will be, but I'll keep you posted!

 

[zurgswife]

This is getting exciting....but so much to LOSE in the next 18 months....

 

[Jiminy102]

Dh and I are discussing the possibilty of January 2005 not sure yet. But My birthday is smack in the middle of January so I guess we just need to decide between beginning of December and January for our trip. So much to consider. I am going to act like I am going so I can start getting in shape!!!! Just in case.

 

[Beanie]

Originally posted by PRINCESS VIJA
Something else to consider is the resorts. It would be great to stay at the same resort, I completely agree, and maybe with a group discount it would be helpful. I know we will be on a shoe string budget and I don't know what we will be able to afford. I hate to see some people not go if this would be a problem for them.
Any thoughts on these comments?

I think that is great idea to try to be in the same place...doesn't the Swan and Dolphin have group rates?? Maybe glo would know more about this?

Glo?? You around?

 

[TigH]

I will probably not stay onsite since we live close enough to drive. This is going to be something we don't have to register for, right?(aside from the marathon, I mean). I would hate to miss out on anything WISHcon related!!!

 

[kamgen]

I talked to dh and he was so supportive! He even said he would like to do it!!! This is going to be great!!!!
We will most likely stay at a DVC resort since we are members....we will stay the whole week so it should be great!

Kamy

 

[karebear1]

TigH- I don't know if we'll have an official registration or not, but we will have to have some kind of head count for other evnts we may organize- for example- if we decide to have a pre marathon dinner- we will need whoever wants to come to commit to that by a certain date etc. When we have that info- we'll be sure to let eveyone know about it.

Kamy- We are tossing around the idea of seeing if we can set up accomadations onsite for WISHcon, but certainly- use your DVC. We are also members- at BCV's so we will probably stay there for the week after the marathon, but for the weekend, we will probably stay at another hotel because the weekend point usuage is so high! I take it by your siggie that you are a VWL-er! Love that place!

And I'm thinking that we as a committee will only plan WISHcon for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the marathon. that way- if people want to come the week before they can, or they can stay the week after the marathon and everyone will be able to participate in the fun.

 

[kamgen]

Karen~ Great idea...we might do that too, stay at a different resort for the weekend...We own at VWL, BWV, and VB...we like variety! And yes, weekend points are darn high!
I was thinking it would be great to get together Sunday afternoon/evening to do a dinner or a final group thing for the group...kind of a culmination of the weekend...after we do the race! LOL! Just ideas....we have time to plan. LOL!
We will stay the week after too....

I am so excited about this...even though it is so far away....just the thought of doing this makes me motivated to get moving!

Kamy

 

[TigH]

I am down with any kinds of meets, etc. I was just concerned that certain events might be closed to people not staying at the resorts. I am not good at explaining myself. I think for DISCON people had to register for the event (and make a payment) to attend certain functions. I have no problem attending meets, I just didn't want to be excluded if there was a special event included in some type of resort package. Does that make any sense?

 

[wovenwonder]

Would anyone else care to make the 'walking Mickey' in my signature the 'official clippie' for those walking in the WISH-Con WDW Marathon? It's small enough that it doesn't take up too much clippie size! I also included a link to this thread under the Walking Mickey Clippie!

Anyone else feel free to also grab Walking Mickey for your signature!

 

[kamgen]

Great idea Jody!!!!! Should we put in the WISH part too??

I am going to go add it!

Thanks!!!

Kamy