American Wx Forum Poll: AmWx Conference II

[stormtracker]

***THIS IS A GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTION..it is not for a specific YEAR****

As you know, we generally hold our conferences in July. If the conference was moved to the first weekend in August, would that make a big difference in your ability to attend?

[40/70 Benchmark]

Doesn't matter to me.

[buckeyefan1]

August would be better for me as July is usually booked. One of these years I will make it to a conference....

[Isopycnic]

August would be better for me as July is usually booked. One of these years I will make it to a conference....

and you can catch a ride with me!

[buckeyefan1]

and you can catch a ride with me!

Deal

Wait....I won't have to ride in the trunk will I?

[HurricaneJosh]

Neither poll answer applies to me.

I can probably attend in August-- however, the chance of having to bail at the last minute is considerably higher in August, as we're getting into peak 'cane season. Given this, my preference is July.

[dryslotted]

Hit or miss with shore plans, but definitely easier than July. Hope this happens this summer, I haven't been able to make one yet...

[Nikolai]

don't most people go on vacation for most of August...??

[A-L-E-K]

don't most people go on vacation for most of August...??

stay golden

[Scotty Lightning]

Late June.

[weatherwiz]

Doesn't matter to me, I'll be there no matter when it is.

[NoVaSnow]

Doesn't matter to me, I'll be there no matter when it is.

It wouldn't be a conference without you!

[Damage In Tolland]

Family vacation is always early August. July is the best for all parties

[stormtracker]

Family vacation is always early August. July is the best for all parties

So far, you seem to be outnumbered. Not sure where "all parties" is coming from.

But anyway, that's why I'm asking.

[mappy]

doesn't matter to me

[RIC Airport]

Any preliminary ideas as to where a 2nd conference would even be held? That could also play a factor for timing.

[stormtracker]

Any preliminary ideas as to where a 2nd conference would even be held? That could also play a factor for timing.

BWI/DC area

[#NoPoles]

Randy, I love love love you...i know trying to put together these conferences is stressful...and chasing people around for money (which you shouldn't have to) gets old really quick...and then trying to deal with the questions and the complaints and sometimes whining is enough to make you want to poke your eyes out with a hot poker....but your efforts are so greatly appreciated, you could never imagine!!! plus, you have hot abs!

[weatherwiz]

Family vacation is always early August. July is the best for all parties

Screw family vacations...you can see your family whenever you want.

[CandymanColumbusGA]

First weekend in August would work a LOT better for me and probably other broadcast Mets on the board. Just saying.

[stormtracker]

First weekend in August would work a LOT better for me and probably other broadcast Mets on the board. Just saying.

Thanks. This input is very valuable.

[AlexD]

August would be better I think, those of us that work in retail might find it easier to get time off from work in August as opposed to July(being close to the July 4th holiday and all)

[Mr Torchey]

I have been waiting to attend this for 3 years, but our family is in SC at the beach for the first two weeks in August. I hope it stays in July, I cant wait to meet everyone, but of course whats best for the masses is the most important.

[BayBreeze]

cool with me. i would however like a location change. raleigh/durham or pittsburgh. would be on the inexpensive side. the south is fertile for new attendees. josh could skippy poo down to wilmington or wherever if something decent heads for shore.

pittsburgh is just a cool town. as you know, i love baltimore, but i like to get away too

[Thunder Road]

cool with me. i would however like a location change. raleigh/durham or pittsburgh. would be on the inexpensive side. the south is fertile for new attendees. josh could skippy poo down to wilmington or wherever if something decent heads for shore.

pittsburgh is just a cool town. as you know, i love baltimore, but i like to get away too

Pittsburgh is also easily accessible via train from NYC, PHL, WAS and CHI. Could be a way to draw some of the GLOV peeps in.

But yeah, early August is coolio as long as it's the first week or so. Not sure when I have to be back at Valpo but it'll probably be around the 20th again.

[Isopycnic]

cool with me. i would however like a location change. raleigh/durham or pittsburgh. would be on the inexpensive side. the south is fertile for new attendees. josh could skippy poo down to wilmington or wherever if something decent heads for shore.

pittsburgh is just a cool town. as you know, i love baltimore, but i like to get away too

RDU would be kinda OK but too close to home. I want to travel. What about Richmond or Charlotte?

[stormtracker]

Guys, the location is BWI. I need input regarding the poll question, thanks.

[#NoPoles]

Guys, the location is BWI. I need input regarding the poll question, thanks.

i've noticed it's hard for any thread to stay on topic...it's like we all have ADD or something...even a thread with such a simple question finds a way to meander off in circles

[#NoPoles]

August would be better for me as July is usually booked. One of these years I will make it to a conference....

ohai...you are coming to the next conference...you just don't know it yet!

[Isopycnic]

ohai...you are coming to the next conference...you just don't know it yet!

If she commits, I will drive her up to BWI, Islip or Evergreen Mills Elementary School.