Okay...I know I've posted quite a bit, but tried to be fair and never recommended my city (Charleston)...even to the point of saying it wouldn't be good for it....
My opinion keeps changing, and that's why I keep posting
So here's my
...I agree that last year pre-planning we agreed central US 2008, then each of the coasts for the next two years, so I think we should stick with that as I think it's a great idea (my professional court reporters' organization does the SAME THING for their annual convention, every three years it moves so different people can attend.)
So with that said, I think we only have a few "good" options IMO..
WEST COAST :::
1) San Diego has been talked about a lot, and it sounds great. If it's here, I'm very likely to go.
2) San Francisco has not been talked about as much, but you guys, it is soooooo beautiful all year round...seasonable temperatures, and there is so much FUN touristy stuff to do. I hate "crappy" touristy stuff, but SF has so many great options. This right now would be my number 1 choice.
3) Seattle...not been talked about, but I would imagine it's beautiful in summer. And then Des could bring TONS of go.fetch stuff because she's so close
EAST COAST:::
4) Somewhere in NC, probably Charlotte ? It has a nice, big airport, city is bigger than you think and beautiful...
5) Florida--oddly enough, probably the closest to me, other than NC, and my very last choice. If the meet-up is here, I'm likely not to go...but I know I'm not that important
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6) NYC--IMO, would be fun but way toooooo expensive...
7) Boston...my number 2 choice (behind SF). I've never been and have always wanted to. It looks beautiful, big city, and yet still less expensive than NYC.
Any thoughts, y'all???
I also agree on those who went this year voting for next year. We have made a CLEAR dedication to these meet-ups, and so while other may have had something come up, etc, etc, etc...whatever the reason or excuse, we made it...so I think we vote, at least preliminarily to get it down to 2 or 3 options. Anyone else agree with that ??
I wanted to add one more thing, then I'll shut up (for now)....the only reason I don't like Florida idea AT ALL is because of temperatures. If I want HOT AND HUMID, I can just stay put for the summer, but I want a vacation, so I want cooler weather, and all other SIX options that I listed have MUCH, MUCH cooler temps than FL for the summer...just another thing to think about...