tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post1753052717875134194..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Conference CountdownLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69263151314749804572008-07-15T17:00:00.000-04:002008-07-15T17:00:00.000-04:00Oh right - I don't know if I mentioned the koosh b...Oh right - I don't know if I mentioned the koosh bubble gun was a keychain. So... I can't even imagine how someone would equate neon colored plastic bubbles as a weapon.limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331447498798826649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43544314324181103472008-07-15T16:56:00.000-04:002008-07-15T16:56:00.000-04:00Loucinda- Wow, I am very impressed. I'd be packin...Loucinda- Wow, I am very impressed. I'd be packing a lot more than that. Recently I've gotten better - and it does help with the no unpacking ;). <BR/><BR/>Jo - Haha, I don't arrive at the airport last minute - usually I have to wait. And wait. And wait. [Although once my cousin dropped me off 15 minutes before my flight time - but I had no luggage - just a purse- and luckily the flight was delayed.] <BR/><BR/>Tawny - it was pretty ridiculous. Actually, the man was like "hey you forgot something" and called me back - then taunted me with it and called over other people and threatened me with security. And... I was only in 7th grade. Good job, @$$hat. I hope he got a good power trip out of it.limecellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331447498798826649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39169639292252680632008-07-15T03:53:00.000-04:002008-07-15T03:53:00.000-04:00I just have to thank the Banditas again for the co...I just have to thank the Banditas again for the congratulations and the condolences. Siamese are quite human, aren't they? Always talking up a storm!<BR/><BR/>I will be on the lookout for hotties! At the NJ RWA conference last year one of the cover models showed up - I nagged RNTV's M&M to go film him... and they did! It's up on the site somewhere... and I'm the little one trying not to giggle in the background. ;)Sara Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074758242842709562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62126441243924369082008-07-15T01:55:00.000-04:002008-07-15T01:55:00.000-04:00Anna, Thanks for the information about your blog a...Anna, <BR/>Thanks for the information about your blog at the conference!<BR/>I'll watch out for it!<BR/>I will have to set my free copy of world time Clox to SF. so I'll be able to tune in maybe at real time!<BR/>Take lots of Photo's Ladies we readers want to see all the Action!<BR/>Cheers CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959700674494121633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51660439595059407232008-07-14T22:57:00.000-04:002008-07-14T22:57:00.000-04:00Terry, congrats on the Daphne final! Best of luck ...Terry, congrats on the Daphne final! Best of luck :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5415172753179335422008-07-14T22:37:00.000-04:002008-07-14T22:37:00.000-04:00Joanie - I'm not formally pitching or I wouldn't b...Joanie - I'm not formally pitching or I wouldn't be typing this for all the hyperventilating. But I forgot all about getting asked that "what do you write" question all over the place. How could I forget that?!<BR/><BR/>At least I have two weeks to come up with something to say. And yes, I believe I'll be in the bar a lot at this rate. Too bad I only drink water. :)Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41779113230540601412008-07-14T21:49:00.000-04:002008-07-14T21:49:00.000-04:00terrio,You'll do fine with your pitching (says the...terrio,<BR/><BR/>You'll do fine with your pitching (says the Bandita who hasn't done it in four years because she HATES to do it!)<BR/><BR/>Really. It'll be ok.<BR/><BR/>Meet you in the bar afterward.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3644427125564762622008-07-14T21:48:00.000-04:002008-07-14T21:48:00.000-04:00Packing? Is it time to pack already?Dang, I must b...Packing? Is it time to pack already?<BR/><BR/>Dang, I must be leaving tomorrow!<BR/><BR/>Yup, I'm a semi-last minute packer. I make my list out two days before, pack the night before and shop for about a month before!<BR/><BR/>I love me some conference shopping!<BR/><BR/>I usually do not forget anything except the year of our GH final. I forgot my OPI pink nail polish to redo my nails before the big night!<BR/><BR/>Dear Lord, talk about a freak out.<BR/><BR/>Because you see I had this whole image of how I'd look in my gown and it did not include mismatched polish!<BR/><BR/>Fortunately, my CP's/roommates had some and a tranq gun.<BR/><BR/>I am SO psyched about this year's conference! We're coming in on Saturday and are planning MAJOR sightseeing.<BR/><BR/>And to our BB's I'll just say...listen for the squeeing because it means Banditas have found each other.<BR/><BR/>Now, back to considering just how many black shoes are too many to take?Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-23998102342509615822008-07-14T21:41:00.000-04:002008-07-14T21:41:00.000-04:00Trish... we're like soul sisters or something :-D ...Trish... we're like soul sisters or something :-D Your list sounds like mine. I have a monthly master list - everything that needs done, then its broken down by week, then day *g*<BR/><BR/>Only you're smarter than I am... you factor in entertainment LOL. I just count on slacking a lot.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40608630352236002008-07-14T21:40:00.000-04:002008-07-14T21:40:00.000-04:00WOW Kate, you're kicking butt!!! Not only are you ...WOW Kate, you're kicking butt!!! Not only are you the Queen of Titles, but an organizational guru!!<BR/><BR/>I'm so proud :-DTawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-53792390265568494222008-07-14T21:39:00.000-04:002008-07-14T21:39:00.000-04:00Jeanne - It must be a mom thing :-D When we trave...Jeanne - It must be a mom thing :-D When we travel, I always pack kid food, wipes and plenty of kid-focused entertainment, too LOL. <BR/><BR/>and hey, I'm just list making too. We're not slackers... we're preparing :-DTawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76922584141208802322008-07-14T20:36:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:36:00.000-04:00Donna, I also remove any credit cards or other thi...Donna, I also remove any credit cards or other things I know I won't need. You just never know. <BR/><BR/>BTW, for anyone who hasn't thought about it--wearing a conference badge outside the hotel is like hanging a sign around your neck that says, "I'm from out of town and won't be back to testify." Don't do it. Take that thing off and stuff it in your purse before you hit the door.<BR/><BR/>Jennifer Y., thanks for catching the bird before he left home with you. Sneaky. He's very sneaky. <BR/><BR/>Terrio, thanks for the congrats. I was very pleased.<BR/><BR/>Maria, I'm so sorry about the shoe problem. My roommate last year had a walking cast and crutches, and that created all sorts of problems for what to wear on her <I>other</I> foot!<BR/><BR/>Pat C., thanks for the tip on the cards!<BR/><BR/>Clauda, I picked up some unplanned pounds, too, and they're not leaving as quickly as I would like. IOW, I feel your pain.<BR/><BR/>Trish, your list is giving me a headache. That's a lot to cover before you go.<BR/><BR/>For those of you who're adding shiny, new golden heart of Rita pins to your badges--congratulations! Here's a tip for not losing them. Put them <I>inside</I> the plastic part of the badge, on the paper nametag itself. I have a cloth badge holder with a pocket, and I used to wear the hearts and my chapter pins on the cloth part above the nametag until a friend told me those backs do drop off, causing the pins to fall. RWA will not replace them. If they're directly on the badge, inside the plastic sleeve, you won't lose either the pin or the backing if it comes off for some reason.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35540816933144054362008-07-14T20:26:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:26:00.000-04:00Carol - good luck and fingers crossed for your dau...Carol - good luck and fingers crossed for your daughter winning the Beau Monde :-D <BR/><BR/>Fedora... those babies will be attending for sure :-D Aren't they DARLING?!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41285852279170534692008-07-14T20:24:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:24:00.000-04:00Marie, I hear you! There's nothing worse than hav...Marie, I hear you! There's nothing worse than having cute shoes and not being able to wear them... except maybe having cute shoes and having to wear that big ugly cast/boot thing instead of them :-( I hope your foot heals wonderfully :-)Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33779504299847943002008-07-14T20:23:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:23:00.000-04:00Christie, Disney is my new favorite place on earth...Christie, Disney is my new favorite place on earth :-) I hope you have a WONDERFUL time!!! and LOL on the easy prep while your mom is there :-)<BR/><BR/>Great advice on the hangover cure. I've learned the hard way that while the bar is a great hangout place and the Harlequin party as a FAB open bar... drinking too much is definitely NOT the conference thing to do. <BR/><BR/>We'll miss you :-( I wish you were coming this year.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17879501456487038022008-07-14T20:22:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:22:00.000-04:00Santa... will you bring your tiara? ;-) I have m...Santa... will you bring your tiara? ;-) I have my luggage out, but thats because we just got back from Las Vegas and I never put it away LOL. I'm ROFL about leaving a clean house for the theives, too :-D and please, will you cook for me? OMG that sounds yummy!!!Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59569751094829167492008-07-14T20:16:00.001-04:002008-07-14T20:16:00.001-04:00Buffie, I'll keep my camera close for any random h...Buffie, I'll keep my camera close for any random hottie shots :-) That guy WAS cute.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48381496632123997652008-07-14T20:16:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:16:00.000-04:00Vrai Anna - I do NOT envy you dealing with all the...Vrai Anna - I do NOT envy you dealing with all the packing and moving stuff. I'm pretending you're not doing it, though, so thats all I'll say :-( <BR/><BR/>What great packing tips, though. I remember when I was a kid at my gramma's. There was some "how to pack" segment on a tv show so my gramma got out a little suitcase for me and tons of dressup clothes & stuff and I packed it ALL. I was so proud. I think I was 6 LOL. And thats the last time I packed tidy and light...Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46276201039047781232008-07-14T20:15:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:15:00.000-04:00Anna, shopping in SF is amazing. Seriously GREAT ...Anna, shopping in SF is amazing. Seriously GREAT and we're right across the street from a mall. Super fun :-D <BR/><BR/>Terrio, it sound slike you're set on the badge!! YAY :-)Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86072051290463998782008-07-14T20:14:00.001-04:002008-07-14T20:14:00.001-04:00Nancy, I hate coming home to a mess, too. I'm alw...Nancy, I hate coming home to a mess, too. I'm always so tired after a trip its a relief to have a few days to mess up the house before I have to deal with it LOL.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85510192190003142132008-07-14T20:14:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:14:00.000-04:00Nancy, I hate coming home to a mess, too. I'm alw...Nancy, I hate coming home to a mess, too. I'm always so tired after a trip its a relief to have a few days to mess up the house before I have to deal with it LOL.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48076953786892103192008-07-14T20:12:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:12:00.000-04:00LOL Pat - frazzled, huh? Tell ya what, I'll take ...LOL Pat - frazzled, huh? Tell ya what, I'll take a conference of romance writers over chaperoning band ANYDAY!!! I admire any parent who can do that :-) <BR/><BR/>and awwwww on the Rooster's Welcom cards. I'll have to go look. How fun!!! thanks for sharing with us :-)Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73794207671058097542008-07-14T20:11:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:11:00.000-04:00LOL on the confiscated koosh buggle gun Limecello ...LOL on the confiscated koosh buggle gun Limecello - I remember those :-D Some people are just NO fun, huh?<BR/><BR/>Its great that you were able to shuffle your luggage like that at the last minute. I'll admit it, I've been known to use my kids luggage space and have my hubby carry my laptop as HIS carryon :-) <BR/><BR/>DC had to be a great place to intern - was it tons of fun?Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71811655427819985112008-07-14T20:03:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:03:00.000-04:00Okay, that is too funny about the cleaning because...Okay, that is too funny about the cleaning because I started my cleaning today. I have daily to-do lists for each day from today until when I leave. They include:<BR/><BR/>1. Write at least 15 pages a day so I can get the first draft done before boarding the train.<BR/>2. Clean certain rooms each day.<BR/>3. Exercise and yard work each day.<BR/>4. Watch one movie each day (to insert some fun into the day and to clean off the TiVo so it doesn't explode while I'm gone).<BR/>5. Read some of my Romance Writers Reports (I'm behind; bad board member) and the library books I need to turn in before I leave.<BR/>6. Judge one contest entry for my chapter's contest each day so I can get those done before I leave. I don't want to have to worry about those or have to do them when I get back.<BR/>7. Oh, and the assorted packing, shopping, going to the bank, eyebrow wax, haircut and color, blah, blah, blah.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I need to clone myself. :)Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12942633868053811842008-07-14T20:02:00.000-04:002008-07-14T20:02:00.000-04:00You do sound organized, Caffey :-) I'm impressed ...You do sound organized, Caffey :-) I'm impressed with all your lists! I hope you get to a signing soon -its definitely a have to see it to believe it event. So fun, but so crowded and crazy LOLTawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.com