Who's Coming to 2012 ICSBS Portland Convention? Inquiring Minds Want To Know.

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

Guys,
  Who from the Forum is planning to attend the 2012 ICSBS Portland Convention, 16-21.Oct.?
I'll be there, and I know Charll is planning to attend, and I think Tom Boyle from FLA is also planning to be there.
Anyone else?
  I want to plan some sort of special get-together for the Forum members, so please let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
 Joey

[KAZ]

Hi Joey,

Jill has told me that she and her husband Li Hui would attend the convention. Just for you reference.

Cheers, Misu

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

Thank you, Misu,
But I was referring to Forum Members only.
  Jill & Li Hui ALWAYS attend conventions - they make a lot of money and strengthen contacts there. I love seeing them and socialising with them (in Hawaii, Li Hui and I were in a group who hired a surfing instructor together, to try and learn to surf; sadly not an attractive young male surfing instructor, but those are the breaks.).
Joey

[rpfstoneman]

All,

As noted by Joey, I plan to be there.  Looking for a 'roomy' to share on hotel costs if my wife does not come.  Donna's (the wife) attendance is doubtful.

Charll

[KAZ]

Joey,

Yes, I know. I am sorry I am not able to visit Portland. Please enjoy meeting many of your friends there.

Misu

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

A pity you can't come Misu. Maybe at another convention. Next year (2013) is in NYC, but I believe 2014 may be in PRC, Shanghai or Beijing (or both?). I'm not on the Board anymore (oh how fleeting is fame!), but in Portland at the general members' meeting, they'll give us a 'heads-up' re. future ICSBS Con. venues.
Joey

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

George,
   Can we get you to share a room with Charll?
Joey

[George]

George,
   Can we get you to share a room with Charll?
Joey

I just can not come ... 

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

Darn! And I thought I was being so subtle, too.
You'll be missed, George.
Joey

[George]

Darn! And I thought I was being so subtle, too.
You'll be missed, George.
Joey

Thanks Joey ! 

[joearp]

David and Jo from North Carolina are coming!  We look forward to seeing everyone again. We had so much fun last year!

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

Jo,
  Did we meet last year? I was the loud guy in the Hawaiian shirt, shorts and sandals. If not, I look forward to meeting you in 19 days in Portland, G-D Willing. Wonderful! 2 more Forum members.
Joey

[joearp]

I remember meeting you at the Japanese Gardens briefly.  Look forward to seeing you again this year. It was our first convention so everything was a real treat to me as there are not too many fine bottles in NC. Quite an education for me.   It was great, we learned a lot,and  many members were very helpful and friendly. I do remember you as you were kind and talked a lot!! That is good. Safe traveling and look forward to seeing you in  Portland.

[Joey Silver / Si Zhouyi 義周司]

Jo,
  Talked a lot?! Boy, you have a gift for understatement. Or is that Southern politeness? Charll has said a few times that he'd love to find my 'off' button.  And on the Forum, I think I've passed the 1700 mark in postings.
 
  Safe travels as well, and I'll look forward to seeing you both, along with Charll (and all my friends who aren't yet in the Forum as well, of course).

  We'll be a small Forum group at the Convention, but almost everyone who attends is wonderful
(although I personally steer clear of Robert Hall and his family, and Hugh Moss; I am friendly with Susan Page, who works for Bob, but don't want to get her in trouble with her boss; and I'm friendly with Blossom Moss and the kids. I've 'issues' with both dealers).

  Best, Joey