What is that policy about "leading" or "inticing" posts???? lol

The 2004 (2nd Annual) National Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida.

We are now focusing on working out the details for lodging, conference center and so on. The date is also up in the air and I will put up a poll soon to see what date is most popular. It will likely be in late Feb, March or Early April.
We realize most of March is a Spring Break month so we are going to try and navigate that one properly.

Thanks to everyone who voted and submitted ideas!

Fed-X

Alright Phil. I know you will be really happy. Great news for Phil. Hopefully you can go see Joey.

YEEEEEEEEEHA!!!! :D

Phil can see Joey, and I don't have to fly with Monica breaking my hand with her death grip or barfing (THANK GOD)!!! :p

YAY YAY YAY! Count me & Miz M in for sure, and maybe even The Wayne! The PTO conference may have its first just-released-within-the-last-six-months-or-less formerly incarcerated loved one!! That is if he can stand to ride in the car with us noisy women for several hours! :p

Less than an hours drive from me. I think I can handle that!!!!!

Fed Ex-don't forget the races in February, Bike Week in March and Spring Break anywhere from the end of February till the beginning of May and Black College Reunion is in March/April. All of these events tie in with bookings & lodging in Orlando!!!

Yipee!

Patti

I want to go too!!!!

We're finding a lot of open things still but will try and lock in things ahead of time to help alieve any problems that could occur ahead of time. :)

Yes, Phil is now OFFICIALLY REQUIRED to be there.

Phil will be there. Phil will certainly fly American Airlines via New York (less than $500). Phil will arrive in JFK and will depart from LGA, so he needs informations as how to go (cheapest way) from one airport to another. Phil would love to fly from LGA to Orlando with New York members. :)

Phil would also like to know how long it takes to drive from Orlando to Raiford to go visit Joey.

David, as you know, Phil is now working in a Best Western group hotel, so Phil will try his best to get a good rate in a Best Western for the conference. Phil needs to know the dates.

Thank you to all the people who helped me to get the conference in Florida !!! :)

Phil

LOL Phil you are soooo cute!!!! Congrat on Florida ...I hope I can get there!
*HUGS*

Gosh Renée, you better be there !!!! I will fly 4568 miles to see you !!!!! So you better be there !!!! :D

Phil

I'm so excited! :)

well.....i think i may join in the fun....approx. a hour from me...it'll be nice to put faces on these names....

I am definitely there!
Yeah for Phil.... I'm so glad you're gonna be there...

And Renee... you 'better' get your butt there! :)

Jodygirl

Lisa is a travel agent and will help anyone that needs it.... PM me if needed :D

Well, I was pushing for Miami/Ft Lauderdale but I guess Orlando is better than NYC or DC! Maybe we can ask for a tour of some local prisons!!

Phil...How would you like me for a flying partner?? I'll have to fly and it might as well be from New York:D As soon as they narrow down the dates, I'll get some quotes for you!!

Pammie:)

Originally posted by Phil in Paris
Phil would also like to know how long it takes to drive from Orlando to Raiford to go visit Joey.

Phil - according to mapquest, it will be a 3 hour drive from Orlando to Raiford. Is that good or bad news for you?

Michelle

what will the focus of the conference be? Will there be speakers? Any plans to decide on focus for activism?

Originally posted by Sewergrrl
Phil - according to mapquest, it will be a 3 hour drive from Orlando to Raiford. Is that good or bad news for you?

Michelle

In real time it won't take nearly that long. I go from Daytona to almost the Georgia state line to see Corey in less than three.

Pam I'd love to fly from New York with you !! As soon as I've got the dates and booked my flight, I'll tell you the exact time and flight number. :)

Michelle thank you. I've checked mapquest and you're right, they say 3 hours and 18 minutes !! But I guess Corinne is right too !! I don't need 3 hours to drive only 150 miles !! Unless I get lost !! :D

Phil

I've found Mapquest & Yahoo maps tend to put at least 1/2 hour to an hour and fifteen minutes extra on my drive... they're great resources but you can't really count on the time factor that often...

Phil, gone Speedo shopping yet? ;)

Bought !!! :D :D

Nice choice Phil :D

phil if you look that good in a speedo....we may havve to see if we can change your persuasion....lol

You gotta buy those little swimmer's goggles and a swim cap too for the full effect... ;)

LOL (((Phil))) I'm so excited for you and Joey!!!

I won't be able to make it, but you will all be in my thoughts and my prayers for safe travel and a wonderfully awesome time!!! Make sure you all take lots of pics for me!!!!


Hugs all..

Michelle

woohooo Phil ... great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
can't wait to see ya in your speedos either, heeheehee

hope the main speaker is someone I can dangle in front of Marcus' PO so we can get permission to bring him too

HEy everyone.. maybe i can stay at my brothers.. love orlando.. how about mass some time?? ok.. new hampshire.. aahh anyone up for rhode island??:)))

i would love to get to this.. maybe just maybe..i can pull it off

Donna

Hmmmm..... seems a couple people from New England are planning on going.... may have to join them.... maybe we can hop a flight over to LGA and keep Phil company on the flight!!! :)

My wonderful future mom-in-law lives in Orlando too..... so I can pay her a visit too!

Seems to me all of the hair on Speedo guy's body fell off and landed on the back of his legs. :D

Phil - Can't wait for you to meet Joey! :)

Number two reason to come to the 2004 PTO Conference: prisoner family/loved ones support

Number one reason to come to the 2004 PTO Conference:

PHIL IN A SPEEDO!!!!!!

:D :D :D

Gosh you're all hysterical !!!! :D

"Phil in a speedo" is NOT a good reason to come to the conference !! You might want your money back, and I couldn't afford it !! :D

Within 3-4 days (depending on the post office and FSP mail room) Joey will KNOW !! Can't wait for his answer !!! :D

I hope our beloved Big Boss (that's you David) will set a date quickly !! All those New Englanders and I must book our flight from New York to cross this damn Mason Dixon line !! :D

Phil

LMBO ... Phil, you make my day(s)!

XOXO

Who's going from TEXAS or west, there of, and driving ... hoping to hook up! Please PM me ... thanx ~

Orlando isnt bad. I might be able to make it there. If we wiating til Late May/Early June, everyone could meet my lovely boyfriend, since hes released around that time. :) hehe. If not, i'll still try to make it there

Florida, cool! Anyone coming from Georgia or through Georgia and would like to hook up... and possibly go to FL together, pm me and let me know... especially when a date is set!

Yeaaa!! I will be there... its only an hour away from me!

Disregard my reply about bringing the PTO meeting to Charlotte. I did not realize the place was already figured out.

Phil,
once everything is set for sure PM me with your flight info. I will check out a connecting flight from NY to Orlando for you on a cheap airline I know of....if you like.

Lord! I certainly hope that it's NOT in March! I plan to attend...I live in Florida, but I will be making a trip up north in March...it would be nice if it worked out to be Feb!

Please keep us posted!

As you can see the last two threads about the conference have now been closed.
the 2004 conference will be held in Orlando Florida!
I am very excited and cannot wait to see you all there!!!!
Tentative dates are March 19-21

If people would like to stay until Monday in order to take advantage of a theme park that can be worked out as well.

Please post in this thread ONLY if you are comming to the conference. Any question in regard to this should be posted in a new thread or sent to me or Jdswifey by PM.

We are working with a few hotels and need to determine how many rooms will be needed.
Up to 4 people can share a room and obviously your rate will be cheaper per person the more people in a room. Keep in mind that there will a small conference charge for those attending that are not staying in the hotel. This will cover use of the conference room as well as other ammenities.
Those planning to share a room should have one person post and state who will be sharing the room with them.
Dates of deposits will be posted once the hotel is secured.
Again please post here if you are definately attending ONLY.

Hope to see all of you there!!!!

*NOTE: please also specify if you will be staying at the hotel or just attending the conferences*

Bella and Jdswifey definately attending and sharing a room.

bella....i plan to attend and depending on when the conferences are i may or may not use a room since i only live about an hour away....will wait for futher updates to decide..thanks

conferences will be held throughout the 3 days, sorry I wasn't clear on that.

well if it is for a full 3 days...hey family can do with out me for that much...but is in the middle of tax season....what is the 19 thu the21....day wise...i know my daughter is suppose to fly out to spain on the 25 from orlando....the 25 is weds.???so 19 is that saturday or friday???

I will be there for sure I can hardly wait to see you all again and the new ones to :) I would like to come in a day or two early to help if I can. Love Barb

Anyone going to the Confrence from the Dallas area need a roomy? If we hook up now we'll have plenty of time to get to know each other before the confrence. Really wantting to go. Little about me 25 female boyfriend locked up EX-CO so let me know and we can even fly down together.

wills girl if you don't find any one to room with i am going and am in florida...will room with you

Princess and myself will be there.. Rain, Shine, Hurricane (well, maybe not.. then I will need to hit the beach :p).. Whatever.. ;)

Although I'm new to this site, I would love to attend. Have to borrow a vehicle though since mine is not dependable enough to drive that distance and would like to share a room if anyone else is interested, to limit the expense. When will you have to know for sure? I need to know how quickly I need to try to find a vehicle to borrow!

Ok cool

PLease use this thread to ask questions in regard to the conference. DO NOT post question in the other thread.
Thanks
(post merged from other thread, sorry for confusion when reading)

Raiford girl, I will start a thread for those looking to share a room. Please post a request in that thread.
Deposits will probably be needed no later than January.

If you are in need of sharing a room for the conference I welcome you to post here in this thread. You can discuss further through PM's as well.

How far is Lakeland from Orlando, I don't remember. I don't think that it would really be worth the drive if it is over 70 miles, so we will probably book a room in Orlando for the conference. Just have to be close to Lakeland, for Mom and Dad.

Patti

LAkeland is very close to Orlando but again it depends where in Lakeland. From I-4 to the hotel from the lakeland exit...I would say about 30-40 minutes

ok willsgirl...i snore do you....????and if not can you accept my snoring..when i sleep i can accept yours if you do....lol

When I am sleep I don't hear anything so it wont brother me.

I plan to attend and am coming from the Atlanta area. Anyone wanting to carpool or share a room, please let me know-Thanks!

I will be there I will be there I will be there !!! :D

I'll share a room with Ken (tebkrg), Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.

Are the dates definitely set or not ??? The poll is not closed !!

Anyway, I will leave Paris on the wednesday morning after work, and will be in the US on the wednesday evening !!! Yippee !! I just can't wait !!! :D

Just need to know the dates, it might help me to book a flight.....

Phil

OOOPS,LOL Poll closed..dates are March 19-21
(18-21 for mods, super-mods and admin)
Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt huh?!?! I like the idea already :D

Wooohhhhooooooooo !!!!! You're just cute !!!! 03/19 will be our 2nd year anniversary !!! :D Well I guess I'll let Ken with Tom and Brad most of the time !! :D

I will arrive on 03/17. I'll call my travel agency tomorrow and will let you know !! Gosh I'm completely excited !! :D

Phil

I couldn't leave Ken alone with them..that just wouldnt be right so Shawna and I will have a slumber party with Tom and Brad :D

bella...count me in...19-21

Any idea where this will be held in Orlando? Hotel/motel information? or am I bunking with the in-laws? :)

I made the end of one of the closed posts. Please make sure I am on the attendee list!

we are still working with a few hotels to secure the best deal. Details of the location etc. etc. will be posted once we sign a contract wiht the hotel.

I just got off the phone with Richard from Tele-Net
He will be comming and staying at the hotel :D

That is what I am waiting on as far as the location of the hotel. If it is 30-40 minute drive then I will not stay over nite. If it's in Altamonte Springs which is on the other side of Orlando, I will room in the hotel as that would be an almost 2 hour drive. Although if the construction is still terrible on I-4 by then i may consider the hotel stay anyway. Yvonne

Linda and I are coming with bells on! Are bikinis optional?

I will be there 3/18 thru 21. Linda will be there 3/19 thru 21.

Patti

I plan on comming

Hi! I am planning to come. I am from florida, If you need roomy let me know, I am new and don't know anyone yet!!

Coming from Texas and need a roomie! :D

Amelia...stay in touch....I may be going...have to figure the dates with a business trip too....would love to room with ya!

kath

sounds good..let me know! :D

wills girl are we still on??

I will be looking for someone to room with/carpool with as well.. I am from Georgia and will be coming from Atlanta as well. JoesBaby20 may be coming with me (have to ask), but we would still be interested in other roomies, and/or meeting up b4 conference. pm me with more details.

is the conference for PTO members only? I would like for my fiancés mother to come with me, but since she doesnt have a computer or internet access she is not a member.

LisaPooh, if you would like to room with us... me, joesbaby20, and mnd4evr we would be more than willing to let you :) PM Me if you would like to talk or to know more..

Joesbaby20, mdn4evr, lisapooh, and I will be attending and rooming!

i think lisa and i will be rooming together... are we on, lisa???

Saminam158, so far we are

mrskendrick2you, I am sure it will be ok as long as she has a loved one in prison. But I would PM Bella or JDswifey to make sure. My fiances mom would like to go to the conference as well and does not have access to the internet. Yvonne

The PTO Conference is NOT just for PTO members.... if you have people who are interested and invested in some way they are more than welcome to attend!! :D
It's not only a chance to meet members you have come to know online in person, but there will also be good speakers, fun activities, other meetings and brainstorming sessions, etc!! :)

JamesGirl and JDs thanks very much for the responses!

Well almost !! :D

I'm so excited about this next PTO conference and this first visit with Joey, that I can hardly wait !!! Besides, I'll have a get together in New York before flying down to Florida !!!

In only 5 days, I'll meet the wonderfull NY PTOers, meet my wonderful cyber family and my beloved Boss (that's you David :D) in Florida, and visit my sweet "honey bun" in an American prison !!! I've never ever done so "chic" holidays in all my life !!!

I CAN'T WAIT !!!! When is March arriving ???? I'm so excited, that I've already packed all my luggage !!! I hope I haven't forgotten anything !!! :D

Can't wait to meet all of you and also my sweet Joey !! :)

Phil

dont scare me phil i thought you meant leaving pto!!!! lol!!

carol

phil i need to borrow luggage...can you spare a case???lol

Phil you are sooooo funny! I love it!!!!!1 I too thought you were leaving PTO, dont scare me like that!!!!!

Love the picture! Have fun at the Confrence for me and have a great visit!

You kill me... :)

You have your toothbrush, right?

Jess you're so cute !! I love your new avatar !!! :D

Yep I've got my tooth brush !! :D

xoxo

Phil we should never travel together we both have the same Louis Vuitton luggage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am confused...WHEN are you meeting Joey? The countdown says 100something days, but you're coming to the states in 5 days...???

Gillian

P.S. On Sunday, I'm gonna tell Justice what you said about his haircut. ;)

Gillian my counter is right. I will stay 5 days in the US. I should have written "within a 5 days period" or something like that right ?? I felt something was wrong !!

Say hi to Justice from me, and I meant what I said about his haircut !! :)

Phil

oh phil love the luggage.lol

PHIL, YOU KNOW ITS 2 PIECES OF LUGGAGE AT 70 AMERICAN POUNDS EACH, RIGHT. I SEE EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES IN YOUR FUTURE. :D AMERICAN EXPRESS, SIR, OR WILL THAT BE CASH?:eek:

Cutest picture ever!

My my Phil I think your moving in!Surely you'd have to cut back some the cells are only so big!:D Great photo!

Phil,

Hello from Texas. I alway enjoy your posts and I really love this one with your pic!!!!!

I can't imagine you have forgotten anything??

Glad you are coming to America,
BlueLily

:D PHIL :D

Thats a really good picture of you!

There goes the neighborhood!
(just kiddin- welcome and may it all be better thn yr wildest dreams which I bet are pretty wild!)

Have a safe trip, Phil!

Don't scare us like that, PHIL!

I hope you have a safe trip and enjoy meeting everyone. God Bless,

Hey buddy, I think one of those is probably big enough to stow Joey away in and take him back to Paris with you... ;)

Well, I think Lysbeth has the BEST answer ever! Perhaps, you COULD suggest that you just "take him off their hands" and deposit him in one of those trunks!

Bon Voyage!

Hugs & kisses!!!

PHIL DONT SCARE ME LIKE THAT I THOUGHT YOU WERE LEAVING PTO TOO. HAVE A SAFE AND PLEASANT TRIP

Phil Darling,

You are so sweet, are you bringing that lovely trunk to me as a present? LOL, J/K It would be nice!

I can't wait for us to meet and please let me know where you want to go to eat, I am sure that you have been doing your research. We are going to have a ball, I am going to try to drag Kris_NC up here for our dinner too.


Hugs,

Kori

why are all the gay guys so cute.....that is not fair...

KORI I WOULD LOVE NOTHING MORE THAN TO GO TO JERSEY AND HAVE DINNER WITH YOU AND "UNCLE" PHIL BUT I DONT THINK ITS GONNA WORK BUT CALL ME AND TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES

Have a great time Phil :)

So that funny French guy is coming to the States? March is a way off yet Phil, but I love trips and when they are planned it's so great to look forward to them. Once we get past the holidays it will be here before you know it! :)

Originally posted by samiam158
why are all the gay guys so cute.....that is not fair...

I agree samiam158, just another mystery of the universe I suppose!!!

:)

LOL

Phil, that picture is too cute! I can't wait to meet you and it looks like my boyfriend's sister is coming with us. We will be attempting to book flights with you and leave with you from New York. I'll be sure to be in touch when we get closer to booking the flights!

Can't wait to meet our favorite 'frenchy'!!! Let the laughs and good times begin!!! Yahoooooooooooooooooooooo!

sheesh, phil you scared me. I thought you meant you were leaving pto. sheesh

the conference is coming up already?

LOVE the picture Phil!

Anyone want to take bets as to HOW many times those suitcases are unpacked, repacked, unpacked..........

Don't forget your Speedo that you will be modeling at the conference!

Sally

lmfao!! what a goober. lol :haha:

so are those ALL the bags your taking?? dont forget undies, $$$, socks :D ummm...oh and those nerdy glasses w/the camera in there, so we can all see your visit. :D

5 months away & your already packed. dont forget they only allow you to take 1 carry on. you pack like a chicky. lol :haha:

Phil, I must agree with the other ladies here. You are a good looking man!! Your honey bun (I get the joke now, Joey has a honey bun addiction) will be so pleased to see you. BTW, Phil, you are a man after my own heart.. Pack early and pack lots ( you can't have to many shoes or outfits ya know.)

Seriously, I pray that you have a safe trip, a good conference, and a great time with Joey.

You are also a very funny man. I like that.

Holy Good Lawdy!! Phil you sure you have enough bags there??? LMAO. I have never seen someone pack so many bags!! I hope you have a great trip!!!

maria

PS: luv the pic

Have a safe and fun trip, Phil!!
( And I am with some of the tohers, here, don't scare us with a vague 'i'm leaving post")
haha Bye, welcome to the USA and have fun!! :wave:

With all of that luggage, have you thought of chartering your own plane, lol?
Last time I packed like that was in Boarding School and I had a 500.00 extra tab for my parents to pay.
And lets just say that was MANY years ago.
Hope you have a WONDERFUL and SAFE, ENJOYABLE TRIP.
Enjoy the states while you are here.

Sincerely wishing a very nice trip
Et que l'amour t'attend,
Toreador, l' amour l' amour t'attend...

Un abrazo
Andrés

Hi I'm new to PTO and would like more info about the 2004 conference.

You're all so sweet !!! :) But I don't know if I'll still be as good lookingas you say come March !! On 10/01 I quit smoking to pay this damn flight, have saved a little bit more than one third of the price, but now I'm always hungry, and can't help eating all day long !!! So I took weight !!! :argh Something like 4 lbs in 3 weeks !!! :( And it's all Joey's fault !! He's so proud that I quit smoking (he doesn't smoke), he encourages me in all his letters, and told me to "suck on candy each time I feel like smoking" !!! Well, maybe I should try other candies....:D

Anyway, I'm leaving in less than 150 days !!!!! WOOHHHOOOO !!!!

Phil

Phil! Good for you for quitting smoking! It's not easy, I know... I'm trying to quit for the second time! Quit for 2 1/2 years before I started up again... oh well! Weight gain? Don't gain too much... you have to model that speedo for us :D Seriously though, don't worry about it too much. Your body's metabolism takes a nose dive when you quit smoking. Try fruits and veggies instead of candy; ya know, celery, carrotts, cucumbers, bananas.... :D

Ha ha ha !!! My favorites !!! :D :D

xoxoxo
Phil

Phil,
M keeps asking me for a picture of you and this is the one I was waiting for :D

Phil you are too cute for your own good.... :D We can't wait to meet you either!! But don't think I am gon' help you carry all that luggage!! (still worried about having the right thing to wear?!? So you just packed EVERYTHING?!?) :D

Geesh Phil you shure got my attention, when I saw "I'm leaving". I thought you were leaving us!! Damn don't scare me like that anymore!!

I'm thinking about going, but how are we going to figure out who is sharing a room with who? Plus I need to get up enough nerve to get my butt on an air plane. I have never flown before, I'm a big chicken when it comes to that.

Not the Louis V issue again! Lol- anyway I like the zebra bag- it's so typical of what 'those parisians' are supposed to have. I plan to move in Jan and I don't think I'll be packing that many bags... and i have clothes in 4 sizes that i won't get rid of, lol. I wish I were still going to be in NY when hurricane Phil blows thru... I always miss the fun.

Wish I was coming along to meet that wonderful guy who always sends the pics of the beautiful flowers to welcome us to PTO!! Phil, I wish you all the best, getting to meet everyone and especially seeing Joey!!



BG

GEESH.. you didnt forget anything did you?I havent been a member long but I feel I know you somewhat. You really arent taking all of those suitcases are you?( Ha-Ha) I know you are really excited and can hardly wait. Hope the time goes fast for you. Have a nice time.

Gosh Sharon, I would never leave PTO !!! :)

Grasshopper, the zebra bag is a Hermès one, my friends sold it to one of their American customers. If you wish to buy it, you must now go to L.A.

Brandonsgirl and Grouchpotato, thanks for your sweet words and good wishes :)

Tomorrow I'll bring my travel agency half the price of my flight ticket !! WOOHHOOOO !!!! :D

Phil

I am pretty sure I would like to attend. Those dates are clear on my calendar. Is there any more info about the hotels as of yet?

Oops! How'd I miss this? I must have missed this thread a while back, sorry!

Monica & I are a definite and rooming together at the hotel and maybe Wayne too if he can stand to ride all the way to Florida with us motormouths, so that's at least 2 and possibly (probably) 3.

I reckon we will arrive the 18th but it may be the 19th, we should know for sure soon.

Wow! I am so excited that Richard from Tele-Net is attending! YAY! :D

what about kids? just wondering, i am all for leaving them at home but wondered if anyone was bringing them? of course i could just bring pictures...ha ha. i can hardly think that far in advance but my sister n law lives there so i would stay with her. sounds like fun to me.

Phil you are such a cutie pie! :D I am moving in Jan also and won't have NEARLY as many bags as you have, and that's including everything i own lol. aww you are sooo cute! can't stop sayin it! And even though the conference isn't until March, it will definitely be here b4 u kno it. I just hope that you won't need any of those clothes before March! IF you ever decide to turn 'straight' let me know! I'll be your first :D :D

i am coming and would like to stay in orlando instead of driving each day -- anyone need a roomie???

Children are welcome to be at the hotel but during the presentations and speakers they will be beyond board and have to be quiet. That could be hard for kids as I am sure you know ;). The hotel may provide babysitting service but I would have to inquire about it. My suggestion is that you may want to take it as a weekend for yourself.

I would love to attend this conference since i live in Orlando. How do i sign up to attend?

info on attending is soon to come :D

i plan on being there i live an hour away and so ill need just parking an a place to sit cant wait to meet all of you...
lov eya cecelia (e-mail address removed per PTO policy - member may be contacted via Private Messaging on PTO) i sent cards to loved ones if they are on the list ..

Phil in Paris and I are booked on this flight:

American Airlines
Flight 1697
LaGuardia NY to Orlando FL
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Leaves LGA at 11:15 a.m.
Arrives MCO at 2 p.m.

Anyone else going to the PTO conference planning on taking this flight?

Let us know, so we can try to coordinate seating assignments on the plane, so we can sit together, have a couple drinks, a friendly chat, a few laughs, and generally cause trouble together! :D

Jess

you all better take some pics on the flight :D

Bella I am definetly coming,but I don't need a hotel, cause my daughter& grandbabies live only 45 min.away. but I don't know where it is-need location please! From, Jenny

Bella sweety,

I've just noticed something !!! Your thread title is "National PTO conference" !!! From what I understood, people are coming over from Canada England and France. Those are independant countries sweety, not the 51st, 52nd and 53rd states of the US !!! :D So you better rename your title, or I will send Mr M. pictures of cute naked french girls !!! :D

Luv ya
Phil xoxoxo

I will be there, I will be there, I will be there !!! :D

Pammie is supposed to take this flight too, so we'll be 3 of us. I also think that Teb will try to take it !! Any other volunteer ??? Let's give this AA crew the flight of their life !!! :D :D And yep, we'll definitely take pictures, Jess and I will wear our Boston Red Sox uniform !!! :D

Phil

Changing it IMMEDIATLEY!!!!
I apologize and I DO NOT want M getting those pcitures ;)

hey Phil... send 'em anyway!! Tell him I said it was ok!! :D

Phil,
How long are you staying in the Usa? It looks like you are taking up residence in the usa..... now could that be all bad?
Just keep on smiling.
Dannysmom

Jessp

Just curious, but I I checked on fares and I found one for $210.00. I also have a friend who has a coupon so I'll probably be using that. Did you find a good fare?

Pammie

AA will never be the same!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Hey Terry...are you planning on making the conference? I had planned on continuing my vacation by traveling down to the Fort Lauderdale/Coral Springs area... If you ARE coming up, maybe I can hop a ride back down to your area and help with the expenses?:)

PammieK,

I paid $268 which gets me from Boston to LGA, LGA to Orlando, then I have a direct flight back to Boston. All AA flights. When I checked about a month ago it was going to be over $300. I probably could've gone cheaper but I was trying to avoid layovers and/or changeovers :) Sounds like you have a great deal! :D

Looking forward to meeting you and the other PTOers!

jess

Well, since I have my airline tickets all reserved and paid for, I guess it's safe to say I'll be there! :D

Where I'm staying is a different story... maybe the hotel, maybe with the future in-laws...

jess

I can't wait. I only live an hour and a half away, so I won't be needing a room, unless you guys prove to be TOO much fun! Otherwise, I'll keep checking for posts concerning the hotel you all choose and what time the events are scheduled for. Keep the faith.

mrskendrick2you planning on attending (noy 4 sure yet) I'm from aiken sc and would love to maybe carpool or room if your still looking. If not maybe we could still meet and I could follow you down!:)

I'm new to all this so I was wondering what goes on at the confrences'? Also could my fiance attend he is close to my mom and his sister is also in prison in W. virginia! Hopefully she'll be out this christmas and maybe she'll even come to the confrence with me?!

Hi Shannon as far as what goes on at the conferences, an admin will have to answer that. but yes your fiance and whomever else may attend. But you can invite people to the conference. However, if you all don't stay at a hotel, they will have to pay to attend the conferences, I believe. I do know that there are speakers and activities, things like that at the conferences. Someone will come answer your other ques.

I am checking flights trying to get the best price of course lol. I find that time of year the flights have increased substantially. Is something else going on around that time?
Anyway I am planning on staying for probably 7 days or so. I am trying to find out if it will be cheaper for me to book a flight and hotel package. So it would be helpful if you could give me some ideas about the hotels we may be using.
Hope my ramble made sense.
Thanks so much.
Gillian

The rates that we get for the hotel will be as a group rate so I really don't think you'll fiund anything cheaper. FLights probably seem very high now but the should get cheaper as time goes on. MArch and April are spring break time and traveling is big during that time so it may have something to do with it.

Count me in ... I will probably room with someone if I can find a smoker :)

HI i was wondering the dates of the conference and where it will be held. I owuld like to carpool and room with someone. Ilove on the SC NC border. let me know if anyone is interested. I am 22 female, fiancee is in federal prison.

OK...I have a question. I will not be able to make it but I am looking forward to something. Since the webcam might be set, can I get a air time on this one?? :yes:
On June 17, Phil posted this....
Quote:

I just come back from my cheers leading class !!! 2nd lesson, how to shake the pom-poms in rhythm while singing Florida Florida Florida !!

Barb, be ready for the next fight girl, my pom-poms have been designed by Chanel, silk and cashmere, and Marlene Dietrich would die for my legs !!!

I'm so BUMMED, can't go this year! BUT, the PTO Hawaii Contingent is going to try and plan a GTG to coincide around the time of the International Conference. I'd also like to look into a telecom hook up so that at least we'll be able to participate in a PORTION of the conference, even if it means using my prepay cell phone and cranking up the volume loud enough for all of us to hear at Kailua Beach (heeheehee!!!) OR I can beg, borrow or acquisition a conference phone to do the job.

SOOO...if there's anyone on our website that is from Hawaii (thanks, Kaleileihua for responding on the Hawaii thread about this) PLEASE PM me so that we can hook up if you're interested! We can't have our Fearless Leader Fex-X attending this year, as he'll be otherwise busy at the International Confernce but maybe in the future...

is it too late to get the info?? I'd really like to go
what hotel is it???

Hasn't been decided yet! Bella will have some information soon.

Will there have one in NYC? Or was there one?

I'd like to know what has been lined up so far as to speakers at the conference. Are there any activists speaking, who can guide us as how to make a change in the system? Both on a federal and state level. The support here is wonderful and very needed and with the daily increasing numbers of members, we can be a force to be reckoned with. This however takes leadership from those in the know as how to do it.

when do you think the hotel will be set??? and the schedule for the conferences?????
Debbie & Outlaw.....always,forever and beyond

wellim looking for my dad can somebody help me please

Yes, I was also wondering if there is an agenda or schedule of events? Is it posted somewhere on the site and I just missed it?

Are there any other fellow Texans going?? PM me & let me know. & ontheroadagain they are GOOD questions!! From, Jenny

jen are you thinking about going???me and willsgirl are sharing a room if i can find the link and her pm i will ask if we can take on one more...

to onthereadagain,my best to you I am onesadmom,interested in the same thing trying to revise the system. I am new but would appreciate anything you have come up with so far would like to join the help war.

It looks like it will be:

Jessp
BSS
PammieK in a room (& maybe my friend who's brother was in jail may come)


:) :) :) :)

Barbara, I know I haven't talked to you yet....I guess Pammie was just assuming! LOL ~ let me know if you made other plans already:cool:

Anyone want to share with an old granny who snores???

Sally

Mrs dragon,
My kids told me I snore to , but I dont think I do, but hey I wouldnt mind sharing a room with you, let me know okay, Im in Tampa, which is about an 1 1/2 away, but I wouldnt mind staying in Orlando and meeting everyone!
Kay

Sounds GREAT Kay.. I sent you a PM!

SAlly

Hisheartztwin (Kay) and I have room for 2 more!! We decided to share so the cost can be cut down for all of us and we'll have more "playtime" money :D

mrs. d

Hi PammieK, just got your PM yes honey I am with you :) Someone needs to watch after you :) well that's what I hear anyway. Love Barb

Lysbeth, Kay and I are sharing.... looking for one more roomie.

WARNING - WE ALL SNORE AND ONE OF US SMOKES :D

mrs. d

But - I can probably not smoke in the room if I must... ;)

Gee I'm glad we all snore, won't that be fun :D

Someone needs to watch after you well that's what I hear anyway.


Ummmmmmm:hmm: I'll have to track down the source behind this rumor mill:cool:

We'll have so much fun!!!!!

Lets start a new carpool thread and keep this one for roomates...

Again, I am so excited for you! I know that feeling you have in your stomach!!! I wish I could be a fly on the wall! Have fun, and most of all, love your love!! :wave:

I know there's a board for room sharing - but how bout car sharing? I live in Southweat VA, looked at the prices of flights, and thought if someone else in the area was going, we could rive my car and share the gas expense and drinving. Then I won't have to rent a car also! The drive is approx 10 hrs from where I live (Wytheville, VA) to Orlando.

Anyone from around the Southwest area, or even NC area that would like to share a ride, gas prices and driving? I'm sure it's cheaper than the flight + renting a car! We could even share with up to 3 others - my car seats 3 passengers comfortably. I don't mind using my car - it's no problem. If anyone is interested, send me a PM and we can discuss!

Blessings!

I'd love to share a room with 1 or 2 others - I'm also looking to share in the driving (don't mind using my car) - it's a 10 hr drive. If you live in Southwest VA, or NC on the way - wanna share the driving, and the gas money for the ride? After checking out the airline prices + rental car, it's just too much for me. But if I can find 1 or 2 people willing to share the drive, it'd be perfect. Since I've had 4 back surgeries (disabled vet), it;s too difficult for me to drive 10 straight hrs be myself.

Anyone interested?

PM me if any questions or you'd like to share driving, gas, and hotel costs!

Blessings!

We have room for 1 more... so far it's me, mnd4ever, and joesbaby20.

I wish I could be there but it's to far for me. I hope that all of you have a great time and safe trips!

I'm thinking about going to the conference. I'll be traveling from Chicago. Anyone from Chicago want to carpool/split a room?

I'll be driving up from Miami and would like non-smoking female(s) to share a room with. If you are flying into Orlando, I could pick you up at the airport. Please PM me or post here. Thanks...

Saminam158, tring to see if we are still on?

Anyone staying till Monday? Also any one flying in from Dallas, if so maybe we can fly in together. Let me know

Blessings

Ok, we still have room in our room if anyone would like to go. Just pm me and I will let you know the details. Thanks!

I really would love to come as well. I would be coming from the Atlanta area as well. If anyone is interested just let me know :)

Linda and I are not staying at the hotel where the conference is going to be held.

Do we need a parking pass for the conference?

Patti

The hotel has a parking lot I will make sure that you can park there with out a pass. Good ?...I'll look into it

Bella,

Thank You, Linda and I cannot wait to meet you!

Patti

I have not figured out yet if I will be able to attend. I have promised E and C visits the week school is out for spring break, and I'm not sure of my finances for march.

What day is the actual conference? The email said somethin about checking in by 3pm and the conference starts at 4-4:30pm..but what day?! I don't have a car..and wouldnt know how the heck to get there by myself..me and jenken83 would be able to meet up and then go with someone else or 2 other people or somethin..this is just short notice for me..to get off from work, to be able to get the money,and all that...if someone lives around erie, pa or the southern part of ohio (not sure what town)..please get a hold of me..but me and Jen (jenken83) want to go..but need some assistance..thanks to anyone who responds!

~*Angel*~

al of the details are in this thread

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36453

I'm trying to find out how many of you have received an email (sent tonight - 1/20/04) about the 2004 PTO Conference. If you have, please vote 'YES'. If you did not, or have not received a direct email from admin[@]prisontalk.com about the 2004 PTO Conference, please vote 'NO'.

Thanks,
Fed-X

Here is a copy of the email that was sent out:


(((If you do not want to receive email from PTO, you MUST read the bottom of this email!!!)))


The time is nearing again for the Annual PTO conference!!!

March 19th - 21st 2004

This year not only will our conference be national but in essence it will be INTER-national with members coming from Canada and as far as Europe. Last years conference was a success and as our first annual conference we were able to gain insight how to make each years conference grow and be that much better. This year we will have a variety of knowledgeable and experienced speakers attending to provide us with information about issues and concerns we have in regard to the current prison system. We will also be located at the entrance to Downtown Disney and will have plenty of time to enjoy each other's company and share experiences with others who DO know exactly what we're going through.

PTO membership has risen to approximately 14,600+ members. We'd love to see each and every one of you attend the conference. Together, through joint knowledge and power, the level of support for those with a loved one on the "inside" will never cease to grow.

Below are the details of the conference. If you'd like to attend and using a credit card is a necessity, please feel free to contact either me through a private message on the site or via email at: bella@prisontalk.com (bella@prisontalk.com) or contact Fed-X directly and we'll make it happen :)
Rooms are going fast and we need to have all rooms secured as soon as possible. So, don't wait! Read the details, post any questions you may have on PTO or in an e-mail and get your deposits in. We can't wait to see you all there!

Double Tree Club, Lake Buena Vista
Orlando, Florida

Here is a link to the hotel if you'd like to check it out

www.doubletreeclublbv.com

Also, as stated before, this hotel is at the entrance of downtown Disney that is loaded with restaurants, clubs, bars and a ton of sight seeing and shopping. There will be free time to enjoy this as well.
There is no charge to enter downtown Disney and it is walking distance from the hotel. (Approximately 1 block) They also provide shuttle service if needed.
Here is a link to downtown Disney:

www.downtowndisney.com

The rates are as follows and are per room NOT per person. The rates are also for the entire conference NOT per night. The rate includes:
2 hotel nights
Breakfast on Sat.
Conference fee
Use of the conference room and hotel amenities
Tax and gratuities

*Please note that should you desire to order room service, use the room phone, order movies or use Internet access from the room you will be responsible for the charges.

Rate per room is $240

This means if there are 4 people in a room the cost is $60 per person for the entire weekend.
3 people = $80
2 people = 120
The max is 4 people per room.

Deposits are due by February 1, 2004.
The deposit is 1/2 of the total room fee or $120. If you are sharing a room please work out the payment details with each other and send only 1 deposit per room. In other words, if there are 4 of you sharing have 3 send money to the 4th person and that person mail the funds to the below address.
Please include a note with your deposit stating who you will be sharing a room with (who the deposit covers: screen name and real name) and if you'd like a smoking or non-smoking room.
Finial payments are due by Feb. 10th, 2004
Rooms will be secured by deposits only.

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY MONEY ORDER. NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER.

Please mail deposits/payments to:

MARCH
C/o Michelle K
2105 Fluorshire Drive
Brandon, Florida 33511

Please make payments out to Michelle K. and place MARCH in the "for" space on the $ order.

Check in time on Friday is 3PM. We will have our first event on Fri about 4 or 4:30.
Check out time on Sunday is noon; however we will have access to the conference room for the afternoon. If you would like to stay at the hotel for extra days or if you are planning on coming early please PM me. We have also secured discounted rates for 3 days before and 3 days after the conference.

*Shuttle service from the airport cost about $20 round trip. I will post the details in regard to this soon. It is much cheaper to use the shuttle bus rather than a taxi.

If you plan on attending the conference but will not be staying at the hotel the conference fee is $25 per person for the weekend. These payments are due no later than February 1, 2004. Please include a note with the payment stating you will be attending the conference but not using a room.

In added updated news, PTO has recently launched V2. If you haven't been around in a while come and check it out. I guarantee you've never seen an online community as advanced as the new PTO!


I truly look forward to seeing all of you in MARCH!!!

Always,
Bella - PTO Administrator




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You MUST login to www.PrisonTalk.com and change your settings so that you choose not to receive these emails from the administration of PTO.



Once you are logged into PTO, select UserCP from the top sub-menu. After you have entered the UserCP, select 'Edit Options'. Scroll down and you will see a box that will be check-marked next to 'Receive Email from Bulletin Board Staff'. Un-Check this option and then save at the bottom and you will no longer receive emails from PTO Staff.



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YUP!! I got one boss! My reservations are already made too!

mrs.d

Great to hear, Mrs D. :)

Received it x(2) ~ I'm a going too!

I received the email. I wish it were closer to me. I would love to go.

I DID NOT get an email about it ...

I got mine.

I guess I must be one of the unlucky ones, cause I never got it!:(

Yep I got one.

Yep, got one, and will be there :)

Phil

I did not get the mail....(unless I missed something)...I WANT TO GO SO BAD!!! Alas,
I have a business conference for work in New Orleans right around the same time, and it's a bad time to be taking off work etc.....

I'll let you know if things change....
kath

I didnt get one but I cannot afford to go at this time. :( Please have fun for me!

LOL i must have gotten everyones that didn't get one i received 5 or 6 of them :p

I did NOT get an e-mail... but I'm going anyways! :D

Sorry Fearless Leader. I didn't get an e-mail regarding conference, but SURE WISH I could go!!! I'm hoping to attend next year's one though. HEY, how about having it HERE IN HAWAII???

Nonetheless, I hope that all of you have a great time. Anyone going to record this on video? Tape recorder?

I didn't get an email either...

Hope everyone there has a great time and maybe next year I can afford to go too!

Freckles

I got it and may or may not be able to be there.... It depends on our appeals and if my husband is finally home and if so if he can go.... Plus work but it's only taking a couple days off before Spring Break so that's not an insurmountable obstacle (grin)... If things are as they are now I'll be there (I just pray things have changed).

Deb

Got it thank you, and I will be there!

Got it!!!:yes:

NO e-mail here!

No I didn't, but Netscape dumped everything in the inbox today. That's on par for AOL and there freebie mail service!!

No I didn't

I didn't get an email. I checked my settings and it does allow emails sent to me.

I got it 7 times.....:) Makes up for the ones I haven't gotten....lol

softie

I didnt receive anything.

Patti,
no fee for the parking. Just park in thier lot and to be safe I'd just let someone at the desk know that you're parked in the lot and attending the conference. I have told them also but I'll also let the staff know when I get there.

i'm with you robin-- i got a bunch of 'em! and i live so close i don't even need a hotel!

We did not receive an e-mail either, but we are going.

Patti and Linda

Well I'm not sure - I may have but at about the same time I had a virus hit my computer and I started losing all my Microsoft data. I think I got the pre-virus of Mydoom which was call Msearch.A. What a little begger that one was...fortunately Brian was able to track the thing down inside DOS and got rid of it...so the long and short of this response is...that I might have but I can't be sure....cryptic or what eh!

Bella,

Thank you for the info! See you in March.

Patti

We are coming from the Atlanta area. We still have room in our Hotel room, and also may be able to carpool. If interested please let me know ASAP.

Mrskendrick, have you contacted swtmel in regard to her last post?

Nope, didn't get it - unless I accidently deleted by accident. I'm still working on the budget part - and the part that it's just a few days before Kevin gets home......I don't know how I'll be during that time (altho it may make at least a few days fly by!). I hope to know this week, hopefully I will be there. Still looking for someone to carpool with from SW VA/NC/SC - anywhere on the way!

Blessings!

I'm a little late responding to this...but no, I did not get an email. But yes I am attending. Also not sure if this is the right place to ask! Is the plan to have the first meeting still on for march 19th at around 4 or 4:30pm? I hope it is a little later than that as I do not get off work/the school bus until 4:30pm. But I am definitely gonna make it for Saturday. Yvonne

Fed-X, Is the 1st meeting time still going to be between 4-4;30pm on march 19th. Yvonne

I'm thinking about going to the conference. I'll be traveling from Chicago. Anyone from Chicago want to carpool/split a room?


i would like to go why not where is it when is it, i could drive and split room/gas with someone!

Kurtis

Have you tried to private message Nicolas? I would try to and see if something can be worked out.

OMG....i am getting soooo excited to see everyone that i have met on this site....i am like the little girl at christmas.HOW MANY MORE DAYS????
is anyone else feeling this way...I JUST CANT WAIT...PLEASE...SOME ONE TELL ME HOW I CAN CALM DOWN...LOL...

Where are you meeting at?

the PTO conference in ORlando florida in march...are you coming ????YEHAW!!!!

You bet I am !!!!!!!!! In exactly one month and one day, I'll be on the flight to NYC !!!!

My friends here can't wait for me to leave, they can't stand my hysterical happiness anymore !!! :D

As for my roomy, he's about to kill me!!! Almost everyday I try different clothes on and ask him "watcha think for my first visit with Joey ???" Now he doesn't even think anymore !!! :D

Wooohhhooooo !!!!! March is just around the corner !!!! :D

Phil

OH PHIL i am sooo happy for you too...i can't wait to meet you ....you be careful on those flights..and i will see you on friday the 19 of march...I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Oh no, we are not excited, never mind Linda and I are counting the days till we see you guys. Or that the conference is all we can talk about!

We already have our suitcases packed, and have picked the most important wearing apparel for Florida: our Bathing Suits, Oh Yes, we ARE EXCITED!

We are walking on cloud nine and can't wait to see everyone!

Oh and Phil, Linda and I check your counter to the conference everyday!

Patti

you be careful on those flights..

Sam what you mean ??? I'm not the one who will drive the plane !! :D I can't wait to meet you either !!


Joey is crazy too !!!! Now I have a countdown in every letter he sends me !!! :D He has also told me MILLIONS times not to forget my passport !!!

Months ago, I started to buy US dollars for my current expenses, and every week I go buy some more so that I don't have the feeling I'm spending a lot of money on this trip. Well, every now and then I count and re-count my US dollars, and my roomy told me I looked like uncle Scrooge !!! :D

Gosh I just can't wait to meet all of you !!! :)

Phil

WHOOOO HOOO ...cant wait to meet linda and patti either..you guys are from my stomping grounds...YEEEHAW!!!!

Your from Virginia way, samiam? Or out my hometown way California?

Can't wait to meet you!

Patti

out of virgina...although i lived in san jose for a year in a half...born in va...from the outer banks..grandparents lived in chesapeake...

I can't believe it's less than a month away!!! I'm very excited to see all my ol' and new friends!! Yipee!!!

(((Mickey.......We're COMING)))

Sam what you mean ??? I'm not the one who will drive the plane !! :D I can't wait to meet you either !!


Joey is crazy too !!!! Now I have a countdown in every letter he sends me !!! :D He has also told me MILLIONS times not to forget my passport !!!

Months ago, I started to buy US dollars for my current expenses, and every week I go buy some more so that I don't have the feeling I'm spending a lot of money on this trip. Well, every now and then I count and re-count my US dollars, and my roomy told me I looked like uncle Scrooge !!! :D

Gosh I just can't wait to meet all of you !!! :)

Phil


:D :D :D Phil always makes me laugh.....

Now I'm excited for all of you and since I cant be there that means all of you have to think of me while your having a good time. Hey I wonder if David will copy my picture off my avatar and blow it up so that I can be there will everyone.... :) An overhead projector is coming to mind

I'm excited!!! I'm sitting here right now with a salad in front of me..... I've been BAD lately and have put some pounds back on, but I'm getting back on track... besides - I know that I'll get lots of encouragement from all of you to STAY on track while I'm in Florida! THANK GOODNESS FOR THE NEW LOW CARB BEERS :idea: :idea:

Sally

Gosh I can't find the "EXCITMENT" button on this putter. Is there one somewhere at PTO?

Wait, I think I found it! Yep there it is :fb: :fb:

Yeppie, I'm excited now :D

Hey b-ray cant wait to meet you...meeting your jump by ten...lol

:
Hey I wonder if David will copy my picture off my avatar and blow it up so that I can be there will everyone.... :) An overhead projector is coming to mind

We'll make a giant poster of your avatar and will put it in the conference room !!! :)

Too bad you can't come !!! :(

Phil

I'm excited!!! I'm sitting here right now with a salad in front of me.....


Sally, we will need to talk together at the conference, and you'll have to explain me some things (the meaning of life ??) . How can you be all excited while sitting in front of a salad ????????

Gosh GIRLS !!!!!!!! I guess I'll never understand them !!! :D :D

Phil :p

I can't wait either!!!!! And I'm a 45 minute drive away from the hotel!!! Yippee!!! Yvonne

We'll make a giant poster of your avatar and will put it in the conference room !!! :)

Too bad you can't come !!! :(

Phil



I'm so glad I'm loved and will be thought about. And NO the poster wont be for throwing darts at in your spare time :)

Whooo only 31 more day....YEEE HAW baby ...i'm like butter I'M ON A ROLL!!!!!

I'm so glad I'm loved and will be thought about. And NO the poster wont be for throwing darts at in your spare time :)

Darts? :idea: How about pin the tail?


OOOppps OUTTA HERE :D

Darts? :idea: How about pin the tail?


OOOppps OUTTA HERE :D


I see you ran outta here real quick. Just remember that I will catch you in 2005 :D

30DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

yeeee Hawwwwwww!!!!!!

Hey, did some body say something? Heard Phil yell something about 30 days, after that I haven't been able to hear much.

Hmm, 30 DAYS, 30 DAYS, YIIIIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Can't Wait!!

Patti

Hmmmm... I wonder how many days left until the conference... sure wish Phil would stop keeping it a secret!!! :D

29 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

28 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

You all have a good time for me too. I live only a 45 min drive away but dont have the money. BOO HOO :( Have a blast and stay safe. ) Hope the weather is hot for you.

Ahh, Phil, I can read it now. Without my glasses.

Patti

ok i guess phil is on the count down..of course when he leaves for the states we will lose count and all be at a loss for how many more days we have...gosh we may even be late cause of that!!!!

[B]Cheena& I are VERY excited!!! Here we come Samiam!!!! I can't wait to meet ya Phil! You sound like such a WONDERFUL person!!!

Hi!
i am so out of the loop, what is the pto conference..what takes place..

from reading everyone's posts, you all sound excited, it must be a great experience...
best and peace-francis

whats this conference all about?

lady_hawk - this thread is for setting up room sharing - I will PM you about the conference.

The PTO conference is a get-together that is rather structured and organized.... The one we are having in March is the "second annual" conference and something we will organize every year....
It gives people the chance to meet face to face and have some fun together... but we are also trying to make it an experience where people can learn and come together to organize and move toward activism as well.....
We all stay in the same hotel and have a conference room where we will have meetings and speakers and organized "social" activities.... :) DEFINITELY a good time and a wonderful experience!

24DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

ok i guess phil is on the count down..of course when he leaves for the states we will lose count and all be at a loss for how many more days we have...gosh we may even be late cause of that!!!!

YOU BETTER NOT !!!!!! What would I do ALONE in Orlando with SO MANY rooms just for me ???? :D :p

Phil

I can't wait to meet ya Phil! You sound like such a WONDERFUL person!!!

I don't sound like a wonderful person, I am !!!!!

How's that for being cocky ???? :D :p

Thanks for your sweet comment :)
Phil

yIPPEEEE...i cant' wait to met cocky Phil...lol

Phil,

Next can you announce the days in flashing neon lights? :D

Can't Wait! On the third Monday from today, we LEAVE for ORLANDO! YEAH!

Patti

hey frisco are you guys gonna bee there early too??? i am going early on friday..maybe we and jenny can meet up and do something good...haha...do you have family here in fla???

24 MORE DAYS & counting down!!!!!! It'll be GREAT!!!! I would of made these letters really BIG, but I don't know how!!!!!! Yes Christene& Phil & everyone else going.. It'll be WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!

sam,

We are going to be in the evening of the 16th, but we won't be staying at the hotel. My parents gave us a week at a condo near the hotel in celabration of one year free.

Mom and Dad live in Lakeland, we do plan on spending time with them before and after the conference. Haven't seen them since last year. But, maybe we can get together. I'n fact, we would love to!!!

Patti

23DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

24 MORE DAYS & counting down!!!!!! It'll be GREAT!!!! I would of made these letters really BIG, but I don't know how!!!!!! Yes Christene& Phil & everyone else going.. It'll be WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!

You don't have that choice when using the "quick reply".

The reply button (above left) of the quick reply box is where you will find those toy's.

OK, now you guys have ME all excited about it! Charlie & I are only a little less than 3 hours away, would someone please PM me the info? We'd BOTH love to join ya'll!! :)

:) :fb: :fb: :fb: :fb: :) :dance: :hee:

I'd like to meet up with you guys that Friday but wouldn't be able to until early evening or so. I don't get off that dang school bus until about 4:30pm! :cuffs: Yvonne

22DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

WOW...a PTO get 2 gether...count me in...where and at what time...I hope its not 2 far away.

LOL Moreno !!!! Are you just falling from the moon ???? :D We've been speaking over and over of this conference for months !!! :)

It will be held in Orlando, FL on March 19th to 21st.

Here are the links to the different threads about it:

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36453&page=1&pp=15

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27969

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28089

Hope that helps :)
Phil

21DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

20 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

[B]19 days!!!!!!!! Whoppeeeee!!!! oh Cheena just told me-19& a half days!!!!!!!!!

17 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

Nine more working days till we leave for Florida!!!!

Yipee!!!!!!!!!

Patti

[B16 more days Phil, Samiam,& everyone else!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!

16 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

Hey Phil...I'm right here with you all! I CAN'T wait!!! :fb: :fb:

Phil, I may not be making the connection in New York, but how about me arriving at the Orlando airport within 5 minutes of yours and Jessie's flight??


YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Pammie, too bad for you !!! You'll have a long and boring flight to Orlando, while Jessie and I will have a lot of fun, and the AA crew wished they worked for Continental or Delta !! :D

We will have to meet in Orlando airport, David's mom, Sherry will arrive at about the same time too. :) We could all take the bus to the hotel together :)

Phil

Woooo hoooooo!!!!!!!

We will have to meet in Orlando airport, David's mom, Sherry will arrive at about the same time too. :) We could all take the bus to the hotel together :)

Phil
Oh, that POOR bus driver!!!! Having to contend with us FOUR??? :D

Pammie and Sherry, make sure you have your cell phones (charged Pammie... they don't have those power outlets on the plane :p and we can track each other down while we're waiting for Phil to pick up his many pieces of luggage at the baggage claim!

OOOOOOOOHHHH I am so jealous. You guys are going to have a great time and lots of fun and wahhhhhhhhhhh I wish it was me . Have a great time gang. Have extra fun for me. Stay safe and try not to wreck the joint . hehehe.

15 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

Phil
I am getting excited for you about all this. I have been reading your posts everyday and watching your countdown, and know I am gonna read alot of really good posts when you get back.
IM EXCITED FOR PHIL EVERYONE!!! :) :)
Phil, all the best to you and Joey. O
And everyone else, I REALLY wish I could be at the conferance. I asked David can anyone video it. We who cant be there may not see it live, but it sure would good to be able to watch it so we can laugh and talk about it with you.

7 Working Days till we leave for the Conference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Patti

[B]13 more DAYS till we're there in FLORIDA!!!!! WHOPPEEEE!!!!!!!!!

14 DAYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WWWOOOOOOHHHHOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

Phil

Ok Now Im coming on here counting down with you , even though I am not going.
Im just excited for you all.

6 working days till we leave for the conference!!!!!!!!!!!

Not much longer!!

Patti

YEEEEEEHAWWWWWW!!!!!!]YEEEEEE HAWWWWW!!!!!!

I just stumbled into this I am going to the conference. Reading all of your post I am now looking forward to seeing all of you even more than before. This is a brithday present from my husband Roger

We are getting excited now! Only five working days till we leave for Florida!!


NO!!!! WE HAVE BEEN EXCITED!!!!!!!

Just a wee tiny bit! ;)

Patti

[B]12 more days-till we're down there in Orlando!!!!!!!!!

9 more days....wooo hooooo

weather today sunny and clear...light easterly breeze...temp mild 70's





beautiful just beautiful....hope it holds out... I LOVE FLORIDA

EXCITED? Who's excited? Naw, not me ... cool as a cucumber ... :hee:

Started packing today ... ya know, for some of us older folks we need to start early with our lists, to check them twice and make sure we get it all :confused: ... I've been stacking piles of clothes on the bed, ya know, so I can see what all is there ... "yep, I'll take this" "no, not that one ... makes me look fat!" :( ... "hey, lookie here" "dang, haven't seen that in a long time, think I'll take it" ... "no, :eek: I don't like any of this" ... off to the floor it all goes (gee, hope the Fairies hang all this up for me while I'm gone) ... I shall start again later need to go fix a bit of libation, lite a cig and think about it some more :idea: ... but, I'll be ready by Saturday when Jen picks me up ... I think! :D :haha:

EEEEHAWW ... LOOK OUT ORLANDIE! ... HERE WE COME :D

One week and a wakeup and we are on the road to Conferenceville.. :)

[B]6 more days & China& I are there!!!!!!!! By the way-Samiam's new grandbaby-Cypress is BEAUTIFUL!!!! She just E-mailed me some pictures! Congradulations Grandma, she's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

YAAAHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tomorrow is my last day at work before two wonderful fun filled weeks!!!!!!!!!!

Next Tuesday at ohdarkthirty in the morning, 2:00 AM to be exact, Linda and I will pull out of our parking lot, and be on our way south to see my PARENTS and EVERYONE at the conference!!!

We can't wait!!

Patti

Next wednesday, at 12:00pm french time (6:00 am east coast time), I'll take off to New York from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport !!! :D :D

YAY !!! :)

Phil

I'm excited for you, Phil, to see Joey! :fb:

In just 39 hours (lost count of the minutes :D) Linda and I will hit the road for Orlando! YAHHHHOOOOOOOO!

Patti

I can't be there BUT I am excited for all of you and can not wait to hear all about it :)

Have a wonderful time!

I'm excited too, but am now sweating out a potential snow storm Thursday a.m., which is when my flight is... hopefully it'll miss us, or the flights aren't delayed.... :rolleyes:

I to am so excited to be meeting so many wonderful people this coming weekend!

Phil,

Do you have good directions to the Prison where joey is at?...I go across the street from there and i made my own directions and cut out 11 miles from the trip by doing so and its alot better way to go...Let me know!!

My gosh it is getting close!!!!!

In just 39 hours (lost count of the minutes :D) Linda and I will hit the road for Orlando! YAHHHHOOOOOOOO!

Patti
lol, you sound like someone counting down time before they hit the gate! :)

2 days and a wakeup! :p