Winter Scientific Meeting

Linda P · Post by **Linda P** » Jan 05, 2008 11:34 am

Is anyone going? I'm not sure yet, have some things to work out. It's Jan 19 in Schaumburg, IL.
Here's a link where you can get info:
http://www.hosta.org/Regional_Local/Region_5.htm
Linda P

whamadiddle · Post by **whamadiddle** » Jan 05, 2008 12:05 pm

i will be there - ken

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jan 05, 2008 1:17 pm

I work that weekend.....

Post by **Chris_W** » Jan 05, 2008 1:22 pm

I had the chance to go 2 years ago and had a great time. The best part was getting to meet so many people from the forum, and I got to stay with Mary Ann and her husband who were wonderful hosts.

If gas prices weren't so high I would consider going again, but for those closer I recommend going

jimrex · Post by **jimrex** » Jan 05, 2008 4:40 pm

yes I'll be there.Like Chris said it's great to see so many forum users and kick start the hosta year!!!!

Jim (ahsnut)

Mary Ann · Post by **Mary Ann** » Jan 05, 2008 6:49 pm

The fun is in the people, greeting old friends, meeting new ones and sharing hosta stories with everyone. It's like a hosta holiday in the dead of winter. Meanwhile, the event is well coordinated with programs to interest all of us plus a lovely lunch. This will be my 6th WSM.

thy · Post by **thy** » Jan 05, 2008 8:50 pm

How many miles from Cement City to Schaumburg, IL.

Justaysam · Post by **Justaysam** » Jan 05, 2008 9:30 pm

I'm prob. going, save me a seat! I'm thinking there will be some info on the mw convention, here, I think this year and some nice seeds to be had at another silent auction. I got some nice streaky babies from last years WSM seed!

Post by **Chris_W** » Jan 05, 2008 9:46 pm

thy wrote:

How many miles from Cement City to Schaumburg, IL.

240 miles, driving time past Chicago could be anywhere from 4 to 8 hours. Is there a train that goes nearby?

Mary Ann · Post by **Mary Ann** » Jan 05, 2008 11:12 pm

Schaumburg is well connected to all Chicagoland trainlines via PACE buses, but Chris, I would pick you up anywhere in Cook County.

. . .unless we have another blizzard.

Linda P · Post by **Linda P** » Jan 06, 2008 11:07 am

I got everthing worked out with my schedule conflicts, so I'll be going. And it's only 13 days away! Yippeee!
Linda P

thy · Post by **thy** » Jan 08, 2008 10:01 pm

So... we just need you to find a gas cupon like the one you offered for the Hallson get together... or if wished a train ticket ...

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » Jan 08, 2008 10:26 pm

I'm bringing the "girls". I had an offer to ride along with a couple of guys in their car but had to pass cuz I'd be a white knuckle passenger without 4 wheel drive. I've driven home in a blizzard many a time. I wish I was like Mary Ann. I haven't kept track as to how many times I've attended. Maybe that's a side effect of my hosta problem, Hiccup. We try to go to chinese Friday night. My favorite year, we had a bouquet of hosta leaves flown in from New Zealand. When we left the resturant, I used my 4 wheel drive. When we left the hotel I saw the folage of pachasandra sp? in the Hyatt courtyard. When we returned, it was 8 inches deep. I believe that was the year Andy ate with Ken & Jim and the chicago bunch. I can say, I too go for the people. I'll be squeezing several. Later, Love, Lisa

whamadiddle · Post by **whamadiddle** » Jan 12, 2008 10:23 pm

but chris - you had so much fun..........

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » Jan 17, 2008 9:48 am

I called the above photo to Kim's attention. She doesn't look like that anymore! She's a L.A. weight loss sucess story. She went to goal. From a size 14 to a 4. I had lunch with her last week and she was wearing a fitted black leather skirt. WOW..she looks fantastic. She's been a real inspiration to me. I too am throwing a new shadow. I have a ways to go yet before goal. I am having fun packing my suit case for WSM. All new clothes. We have a forecast for snow today. I'm glad I waited to have the car detailed. I'll see you at the Hyatt. Later, Love, Lisa
P.S. A resident at my group home shot this photo of Scutter and I.

flowerchild59 · Post by **flowerchild59** » Jan 17, 2008 10:17 am

It is times like this that I hate being a nurse and working every weekend. (It's the extra money they pay for giving up your life on the weekends

)

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » Jan 17, 2008 1:37 pm

Hope you all have a marvelous time! Be safe and come back with lots of pics and stories!

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » Jan 20, 2008 5:09 pm

Honestly..Hosta Rod you were missed. Good to see all the Linda's, MA, Ken, Jim, ect....I didn't have my camera with me. Kim Did. I shoulda just ask her for her digital media. Got pixs? Nope. Mary Ann has a new Fuji. It'll be a matter of time before she perfects the uploading. Later, Love, Lisa

Mary Ann · Post by **Mary Ann** » Jan 20, 2008 6:03 pm

I was testing out my new camera. These WSM pictues could be called "Eat - Drink - and be Merry"

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jan 20, 2008 7:45 pm

Mary Ann.....only one I know is Linda....any more pic's? Thanks for sharing!!