Example being the 1998 Las Vegas Festival. There was a very good turnout of the DS Celebs.

While I totally LOVE NYC, if it meant more people being able to attend, I would support relocating the Festival to a different State/City so that we could find a date that would accommodate the majority.  Bob

Hey, I am all for another state and Philly would be great because of all the historic sites there but I am sure there are numerous nice places across our country to visit. Now on the other hand, when I was at the Tarrytown Halloween party a few months back, one of the cast members told me that a few of them did not like the Las Vegas location because too many people were in the casino's gambling and not in the fest. I did not go but wonder if anyone who did noticed this? This person also said the same thing with Anaheim due to Disney Land.  NYC is not exactly dullville USA and I would think that would distract people (like me:-)).
Any thoughts??

Hi Connie,
I hope you have a terrific birthday filled with nice surprises!!

I started around noon and got home just a few minutes ago ( a good 8 hour day). It was fun. I really did not hit any crowds that made me want to scream and I managed to find some fun gifts for those people who have everything. I had lunch at PF Chengs and right before we finished we stopped at a english pub for a brew. I can honestly say I had a good time.
Teresa

I wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgving with all their friends and families. When I give my thanks at dinner today I will be sure to be thankful for all of you.
Teresa

You ladies look so lovely in those photos.  I thought the photo of MsCriseyde and David looked like they were dancing together. ( Maybe to a Bruce Springsteen song?) :-) ;-)
Oh, sorry, that is where I'll be tonight at the Cinti US Bank Arena

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My one question and suggestion for the fest is- Why no con-suite? Almost every other convention I've been to has one- a two-room suite with complimentary drinks and pot luck food, that is specifically used for socializing with other fans and relaxing between scheduled events. There is a fan-meeting room, usually, but its fairly formal in design, almost always empty and devoid of munchies, couches and comfortable chairs...

Certainly would give people something to do during downtimes (especially those commuting just for the day) and might help some newbies make a few friends...

Just a thought.

I think that is a great idea!Throw in a bottle of wine and I'm there.

Teresalita, if you mean you couldn't quote a post, the easiest way is to click "Quote" and edit out whatever text you don't want to use, but leaving everything that's inside the brackets.  But if you meant you couldn't copy & paste because right click isn't working, you can click Edit/Copy, then Edit/Paste, or use Ctrl + C then Ctrl + V.  Did that help?

Thanks Midnite,
I think I must have edited out a bracket. The quote would show up in my preview but not in a box. I think it was just too early in the morning for me or something :-)

Well, at least those 2 hours gave everyone enough time to really get to know each other. And, the next day we got to know each other even more during another 2 or so hours :-) At least the line was more like a cocktail party at times. You could move around and chit chat.
PS- I tried to get a quote on here but after 3 tries, I just gave up.
Teresa