Comments on: What can I do with my General Assembly expenses? http://boyinthebands.com/archives/what-can-i-do-with-my-general-assembly-expenses/ Scott Wells on the practice of Christian faith Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:30:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: StevenR http://boyinthebands.com/archives/what-can-i-do-with-my-general-assembly-expenses/#comment-38167 StevenR Wed, 30 May 2007 01:06:10 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/what-can-i-do-with-my-general-assembly-expenses/#comment-38167 Jamie, CLF or UUCF? Scott: this and the food tips are pretty useful tips for any conference. I could have saved some bucks at the Universalist Convocation by the oatmeal in the hotel idea -- of course, part of the issue is always who do you eat with -- I met with friends at supper prior to the UC (we checked in at hotel at the same time), and it's hard to order light at family restaurants - although I guess I should start looking at the senior menu! I should mention that the UC had panels, 3 meals, for around $70. I will probably attend GA when it comes back to the Queen City in a few years. While Charlotte has added a bunch of eateries downtown, I will be driving 15 mintues to my favorites (ive spent a weekend a year at the convention center for the past 25 years), and will be staying much cheaper away from downtown. Jamie, CLF or UUCF?

Scott: this and the food tips are pretty useful tips for any conference. I could have saved some bucks at the Universalist Convocation by the oatmeal in the hotel idea — of course, part of the issue is always who do you eat with –
I met with friends at supper prior to the UC (we checked in at hotel at the same time), and it’s hard to order light at family restaurants - although I guess I should start looking at the senior menu! I should mention that the UC had panels, 3 meals, for around $70.

I will probably attend GA when it comes back to the Queen City in a few years. While Charlotte has added a bunch of eateries downtown, I will be driving 15 mintues to my favorites (ive spent a weekend a year at the convention center for the past 25 years), and will be staying much cheaper away from downtown.

]]> By: Jamie Goodwin http://boyinthebands.com/archives/what-can-i-do-with-my-general-assembly-expenses/#comment-38162 Jamie Goodwin Tue, 29 May 2007 20:59:17 +0000 http://boyinthebands.com/archives/what-can-i-do-with-my-general-assembly-expenses/#comment-38162 Part of the reason I refuse to go to GA is because of flying. I wish I could say that it is because I am ecologically minded and I know Jet Fuel does this or that.. but that is not it. I just do not enjoy flying. I am not frightened of it, I actually enjoy the sensation of flying. It is the cramped seats, poor accomidations for the money if you ask me. I am required to fly a couple times a year for work, and I drudgingly go along, but I am not going to attend a GA until I can drive there, or take the bus or train for that matter. and I know I can take the train to Portland, but that would add at least a couple vacation days there and back. Now looking at your break down I see that not flying can also save me about 1/3 of the total cost to attend, another good reason to wait. On a happier note, how cool is it that the CLF Revival will be like 45 minutes from me this year? I am still deciding wether or not to get a room though, I may just because the days are going to be so long. Part of the reason I refuse to go to GA is because of flying. I wish I could say that it is because I am ecologically minded and I know Jet Fuel does this or that.. but that is not it. I just do not enjoy flying. I am not frightened of it, I actually enjoy the sensation of flying. It is the cramped seats, poor accomidations for the money if you ask me.

I am required to fly a couple times a year for work, and I drudgingly go along, but I am not going to attend a GA until I can drive there, or take the bus or train for that matter. and I know I can take the train to Portland, but that would add at least a couple vacation days there and back.

Now looking at your break down I see that not flying can also save me about 1/3 of the total cost to attend, another good reason to wait.

On a happier note, how cool is it that the CLF Revival will be like 45 minutes from me this year? I am still deciding wether or not to get a room though, I may just because the days are going to be so long.

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