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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone 
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Her question was who has met who? I think we should ACTIVELY get a plan together. I am thinking Oprah would like to do a show where she unites all the passions poets. Why not? Anyone want to help get something organized? |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Such ambition! Look at you! A great idea! |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I have proposed this topic to a few people and everybody agreed with it.....but passion members are located all around the world. Would this mean only the active members get to come, or what? I really think it'd be an awesome thing to do, but who would provide the money and so on? |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
it would be a great idea but I think it could destroy some illusions, change perceptions of our favourite poets. I vote we hold it in Perth Australia for no reason what so ever. Ok if I bring a date. Some poets out there understand the above comment. Like Javier said who pays the fare, we can't expect Ron to do it can we? I think cyber land is probably the safest place for us poets to meet. I just have a bad feeling about all of us in a room together, am I the voice of gloom here? "Like Sand underneath the snow, I make you mine." Kristin Hersh |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I was thinking Oprah could pay. And we could all meet on her show LOL Hey, stranger things have happened. Bri, do you really think we would lose all our delusions if we met in person? Maybe, but it would be worth a try. |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Why would Oprah pay for US to meet? haha I think we need to be practical if we expect this to practically happen. |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Have to agree with brian...and though we may all like to think we're Oprah material, we're probably more Montel or Springer. Just my late night, very tired opinion. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
We've had poetic conclaves - the most attended being our Washington DC meeting in September of 99... It was a wonderful time, though we had only a half dozen or so poets there. We weren't at all disappointed in each other. Planning such an event is a HUGE endeavor - Location is the first dilemma - We can't all agree on that one... As for finances - everyone has to be responsible for themselves - Collecting money from a group is virtually impossible, and was probably our biggest stumbling block... We've learned that the best times are the impromptu ones - and to welcome as many as can manage to show up is best...  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Well, we could be Oprah material, you never know. Especially since i now know of a true (TRUE) love that has come about through these pages. OK, so she won't pay. What if we pick a place in the US and a place out of the US, each with a leader, just to let everyone know when and where, and we all manage to crawl, fly, drive, hitchhike there ourselves. I would come I would I would! Just having the date and place set, and a few people committed to go, and we could grow from there. Gven enough notice, I'm sure at least a fairly decent gathering would take place. It would be fun! Give me something to look forward to, you guys! I'm in for whatever needs to be done. We could look through all the hometowns of memebers, and try to find a spot midway to most of us. And no, I don't have a life, I told you that... Sandra |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Oh my, meeting all of you                    .Have to start counting my savings (jee, hope I do have any) Good old America, last time I've been there was in the eighties. Please not in March and April please cause that's the time my flock of sheep are giving birth, have to stay with them. Sounds like a blind date   I'm getting all  just by the thought of it.Titia  A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... Feel free to use the pictures on my website. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace&naventryid=100 [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (edited 07-09-2001).] |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I think the best time would be around SUMMER.... Just to let people know....I'll be living in Atlanta. I think it should be done in a city in the USA where everybody can meet. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This summer, or next?? |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
This summer would be better if it were possible because next summer is just too darned far away to make plans for. Too much time for too many things to come up. Dopey, you're going to be in Atlanta? Cool. I like the whole leader in each state or part of the US thingy or whatever. LOL! If a group traveled together to one place the expense wouldn't be as bad perhaps? *shrugs* LOL! SONGBIRD?! Where are you? Songbird is from here in MS. Serenity is an hour and a half away from me. There are more than a few from Alabama here too. Right? Hmm...Also a few in Arkansas. Sorry, just letting my thoughts come out. |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
I'm broke And make sure we don't meet in the south  hi Sweets, Lizzy, Kris, Ina, Erin, Erica, Minna, Kit, Kamie, Javi, Jenn, Sharon, Nan, Cawlee, Cherish, Ashley, Sara, Justine, Leah, Jess, Kimmie, Mare |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
NEXT SUMMER WHEN I WILL LIKELY BE IN AMERICA AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't you DARE do this without me. Do you know how much it COSTS to get from here to America? So just wait for me lol...I already am in the planning stages anyway... KI am a refugee of logic...insisting |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
How about we do it every year, at a different spot, and whoever can come, will come. I'm agreeable to anywhere if I can get a cheap plane ticket. (IF is a big word) I would like to go to California myself, cause I already love the place. South is good for me, too, I always wanted to see New Orleans. But hey, you could all come to NH, and be really and truly BORED. I think only Spitfire and I live in this area though.  [This message has been edited by catalinamoon (edited 07-10-2001).] |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
If you're talking about THIS summer meaning within the next few months....I'm but a 18yr old heading off to prepare for college..... I think the upcoming summer would be good, plus we'd have it all down to the roots when it comes to a where and stuff......maybe in somebody's house (a nice one to trash) so we can sleep over!! Pajama party! |
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Romy Senior Member
since 2000-05-28
Posts 1170Plantation, Florida |
What a great idea, I think any season that works would be okay with me! I think the south is a great place to meet, but so is New Hampshire. Why not several meeting places so everyone has a chance to come? |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
How about a cottage somewhere near a pond? Anybody got one of those?! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Cape Cod is always a good option... Cottages galore... But alas they're nearer the ocean than they are ponds... ... and there's not much to do other than going to the beach, aquariums, parasailing, jetskiing, whale watches, museums, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Plymouth Rock & the Mayflower, shopping...  |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Yea and we wouldn't want that |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Entirely too much to do in Cape Cod, I think New Hampshire is better, we can just hang out and drink LOL |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Coca-Cola, no doubt |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
LOL - We did have a bit of a problem coordinating the group when it came to sightseeing in Washington DC... We sure did laugh a lot...  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Coca cola, of course, but can I have just a bit of other stuff in it? Anyone had a Colorado Bulldog? Made with Kahlua, Vodka,milk and coke. Sounds awful maybe, but really yummy. Dopey you have to have just coke. S |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
drink no has to be Irish Whiskey, if ya want drink come to the home of alcohol, Ireland. We could all hang around Temple Bar (where all the pubs are) and have a huge pub crawl. We could even make up fake ids for the under 18 members of our group. OK bad idea. Well I will probably be working to get my ass to Australia anyway. |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Well i'll be drinking coca-cola.. So c'mon guys......who's going to take initiative and be a leader? |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Oh wow, lost you for a while, had to ask Ron about your whereabouts (ha ha dumm Dutchie me). You disappoint me a bit guys, thought you had the trip all ready to go by this time. I'm in for the Irish, not coffee though, never drink coffee, but the whiskey,mmmmmmmm the whiskey brings back a lot of memories of drinking that awsome delicious whiskey sour (unknown in the Netherlands) in the States. You have to drink that standing up you know  , for if you drink it sitting down than the standing up becomes rather uncertain as I often experienced Or...you can all come to my place and we'll take a sip of our homemade applewine, mind you, it has the same effect as the whiskey sour  After coping here with those 47 softballplayers my daughter brought along two years ago (some of you will remember I wrote about that) I merely smile at having you lot here Oh well babbled enough, we'll see, we'll see. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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mariee66 Senior Member
since 2000-01-30
Posts 596Recess, OfYourMind |
This sounds most cool. Glad I stumbled onto this thread How about Virginia? There's a lot to do around the Blue Ridge Parkway, and right now is a great time for hiking, camping, and so forth. I live at the foot of Afton MT., next to a golf course, and could sleep quite a few. Charlottesville, is right next door, home to UVa (where Edgar Allan Poe was a student), and Dave Matthews (woo hoo!). |
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Alyssa
since 2001-05-30
Posts 385IM ENGAGED!!!!! |
im sooooo very confused! help? "I have no never-again, I have no always" |
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anonymousfemale Member Elite
since 2000-02-02
Posts 2797Limbo |
How about we all come to Melbourne. Yeah, that sounds good. Mellbourne is good. Think about it, if you ever wanted to come to Australia, you could go sightseeing AND see eachother. "Write something, even if it's just a suicide note." -- Gore Vidal |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Hey, nothing going on here anymore? Do I still have to count my savings? or what? You're not loosing interest uhhh? Am I going to meet no one now??? Thought I just bump this one up a bit. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Yeah, we are all sitting here thinking this is a good idea, but no one knows what to do next. Maybe we should make a list of people who could actually make it it we decided on the most central location possible. (I for one, am having a bad money year, but I would sure try!) Sandra |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Yea, money will always be a problem. Maybe we'll need some time to save some first. Making a list of those who will join is good, then you've an idea from where people will come. Oh well someday we'll meet I'm sure, only hope it will be before I'm really old Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Titia, then its too late for me alread..LOL |
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Postman Pat Junior Member
since 2001-08-05
Posts 23The Great Land DownUnder |
I vote for SYDNEY. That way you guys can all crash at my place. If you want to really go sight-seeing it should be in Sydney because there's nothing else to see in Australia apart from what they have in Sydney  @ Liz!!I think that a meet with ANYONE from the internet would be bizzare-let alone a bunch of poets from Passions LOL. So: Place: My house (its big enough I hope-and quite comfy too), In Sydney Australia Time: We could have it in the summer (that is about half a year away-so you guys living in the Northern hemisphere can escape the ugly winter) Dress:...howabout BIRTHDAY suits? That way we can afford what everyone else is wearing and get to know each other very intimatly indeedy |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Dear Catalinamoon, Are you older than fiftyseven my dear Then we must meet in the future near My mom she will be ninety very soon she still drives her car catalinamoon I'm planning on getting old and healthy So you make plans on getting a bit wealthy Then you can buy me a ticket safe and sound And I'll come over and I'll drive you around Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Someplace scenic and inspirational. Set far enough in advance so most could budget. Perhaps take over a place in the mountains reserving all the rooms or a cruise. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
This is so cute! First, we all invest in the lottery. Then, the winner[s] get to buy everyone else's tickets to a central location. In the US - that would be ME! Of course, then we have to decide "whose" summer...flip a coin. But you've got to love the idea! [This message has been edited by Lady In White (edited 08-07-2001).] |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
So is there any final result? |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Not yet I guess, but I bump this one up so maybe there are other souls who know an answer on how we can meet someday, somewhere, somehow. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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