ACA 2004

[cindywindy]

Anyone going to Denver for the convention ? I'll be there and I seriously can't wait !

[Allivymar]

*sniffle* I wish.

Since I've been to England over Xmas, and Central America/western Caribbean last month, I have to keep my travel to a minimum or I'll be traveling to the foodstamp line [acronym:2a8bb1d6ce="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:2a8bb1d6ce]

[cindywindy]

Oh Alli rub it in why don't you ! Grrrr....

Dangit, I was hoping you'd be there so I could finally meet you !

[AdamsZoological]

We're planning a trip there this year, wish it was as close as it was last year. Was just down in Cincinnati, about 45 mins south of here, gonna be a LONG drive this year though, but, well worth it, cant wait

[TankGirl]

I really wish I could, too, because I think it would be just about heaven.

It is looking like we are not going to be able to make our April AZ trip, either, Cindywindy! It has been 3 years since I have gotten away, so I am bummed, but once we get this move over with I need to get the heck out of Dodge....

[BrianNY]

Well I'll definitely be there . I'm looking forward to finally meeting some of the terrific people I've met here.

[cindywindy]

Liz, it will be great to meet you so whenever you decide to come down I'd be happy to treat you and your husband to dinner ! Mexican, of course, if you like it ... the "real" stuff, [acronym:04121f4814="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:04121f4814].

Adam : How come you're not flying ? Rates are about as cheap as I've seen them lately !

Brian : I'm looking forward to it too ! We'll have to meet for a martini ... or two.

[TankGirl]

Mexican, of course, if you like it ... the "real" stuff, [acronym:e8511c8621="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:e8511c8621].

Oh yeah! My husband was raised on it as a boy in Phoenix, so he has a hard time with what they call Mexican here. The funniest thing was when we went to Nogales once we ate at a restaurant there (we were living on the edge, what can I say??) and they served his dish with a mound of a suspicious looking white condiment on top. He tasted it, and sure enough, Mayonnaise!! I guess they had seen a picture of what Americans like their Mexican dishes to look like, and mistook sour cream for mayo!

[cindywindy]

[highjack]I LOVE Nogales !

The last time I was there, my family and I were eating outside at this little sidewalk cafe and these children (literally) kept coming to our table to ask us if we wanted to buy some of their handmade toys. I couldn't believe how creative some of them were ! On one hand, it was sad because that area of Mexico is so poverty-ridden that these kids were out making a living for their families at age 9 or 10, but on the other hand, the toys they made with their own hands were just amazing, and showed real talent and imagination ! I haven't been back there since I've been in town but I'll be planning a trip down there soon, when the weather warms up a bit !

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[TankGirl]

When we were there the little kids were doing the same thing. The poverty there is pretty in-your-face, but it is fascinating. Some incredible deals to be had on leather goods and silver.

Okay, okay, I'm done hijacking!

I have heard about the ACA meetings, and they are really supposed to be a wonderful experience, so I will be with you all in spirit!