What Topics Will Be Covered at the 8th Aruban PF Conference?

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The discussion centers around a call for papers for a conference scheduled from February 24 to March 3, 2013, focusing on topics such as solar, oceanic, wind, sand activity, and inactivity. Speakers are invited, with expenses covered by taxpayers, and no speaking fees required. The venue is a low-rated business hotel near the beach, though concerns about audio/visual capabilities are raised. Participants share humorous anecdotes about unreliable airlines and express disappointment over the cancellation of this year's conference and future events. One participant mentions having prepared a presentation for the "Inactivity" symposium, highlighting the frustration over the abrupt cancellation after significant preparation. The conversation also touches on personal travel plans and retirement, with mentions of alternative vacation destinations.
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Call for papers. This conference is scheduled for the week of Feb 24 - Mar 3, 2013. We need speakers on the following topics.

Solar activity.
Oceanic activity.
Wind activity (especially soft breezes)
Sand activity.
Inactivity.
 
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All expenses paid? You won't even need to pay me a speaking fee.
 
That's up to you. As for me, I will be going all expenses paid and the bill will be picked up by the taxpayer.
 
I booked with .1 star business hotel with conference room. Not sure about the A/V capabilities...

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Greg Bernhardt said:
I booked with .1 star business hotel with conference room. Not sure about the A/V capabilities...

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Wow, right on the beach! Awesome! I mean, when you go to a beach resort, how much time do you spend in your room?
 
I could be very comfortable in there. The A/V is just to my taste.
 
I was able to book a plane for us at an extremely cheap price!
It might be a bit slow though since one turbine tends to stop working at times. But we have time, right?

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micromass said:
I was able to book a plane for us at an extremely cheap price!
I flew with them, Fly By Night Airlines, once, but never again. Midway they ran out of gas and we had to get out and push.
 
Jimmy Snyder said:
I flew with them, Fly By Night Airlines, once, but never again. Midway they ran out of gas and we had to get out and push.

I had a similar experience with Wing And A Prayer Airlines.
 
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micromass said:
I was able to book a plane for us at an extremely cheap price!
It might be a bit slow though since one turbine tends to stop working at times. But we have time, right?

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Bond. James Bond.

Ejection seat = bad at 30,000 feet...
 
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Bad news all...

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I don't know why the luggage was vibrating, but I blame Evo and Greg.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
That's up to you. As for me, I will be going all expenses paid and the bill will be picked up by the taxpayer.
That's the way I roll. When my SS check comes in, I immediately pivot to the wild side and book some extravagant accommodations and extras. No sense in letting that largess go to waste, when we could employ hundred of boot-licking lackeys.
 
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Wind sailing anyone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgjHfOQrLdQ
 
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I have the sand activity ready! But I will need several cabana boys.
 
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I can't attend, but Duke would love to go. Feeding him would cost more than his plane ticket, so be very careful with invites.
 
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This year's conference has been canceled along with all future conferences. I have sold the timeshare. I am retired and my wife will be retiring at the end of this month. Instead of going to Aruba, she is going to put together a plan to visit several western states including SD (Mt. Rushmore) and WY (Yellowstone). Sorry for the inconvenience. There's always Bora Bora.
 
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Jimmy Snyder said:
This year's conference has been canceled along with all future conferences. I have sold the timeshare. I am retired and my wife will be retiring at the end of this month. Instead of going to Aruba, she is going to put together a plan to visit several western states including SD (Mt. Rushmore) and WY (Yellowstone). Sorry for the inconvenience. There's always Bora Bora.

What are you talking about? I just finished my powerpoint presentation for the "Inactivity" symposium. It took me 3 days of intense existential focus. Now you're canceling?
 
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Sneaky. And I already had $15 saved for the trip.
 

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