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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the planned topics and logistics for the 8th Aruban PF Conference, including potential presentations and personal experiences related to travel and accommodations. The scope includes conference organization, speaker topics, and participant anecdotes.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention a call for papers on topics such as solar activity, oceanic activity, wind activity, sand activity, and inactivity.
  • Several participants express interest in attending the conference, with some noting that their expenses would be covered.
  • Concerns about travel arrangements are raised, including experiences with airlines that have had issues, such as running out of gas.
  • One participant humorously suggests needing cabana boys for the sand activity presentation.
  • There is mention of a cancellation of the conference and future conferences, with one participant expressing disappointment over the cancellation of their presentation on inactivity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of interest in the conference and disappointment regarding its cancellation. There is no consensus on the future of the conference or the topics to be covered, as some participants still seem to be preparing for it despite the cancellation announcement.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes various personal anecdotes and logistical concerns that may not directly relate to the conference topics. The cancellation of the conference introduces uncertainty about the planned presentations and participation.

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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.
 
  • #15
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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