Tribe.net. Local Connections Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#4a840b2b-1505-4d50-990a-767d67a5347d 2004-02-12T03:32:30Z

Anyone here going to the conference?

Waypoints 2004-02-12T03:32:30Z Otter Insurgente http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#e99df452-a869-41ef-b153-283c27b70287 2004-02-12T12:36:02Z

I'll be in Philly for the AAG. I'm giving a paper in a session on sexuality, space and power

Otter Insurgente 2004-02-12T12:36:02Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#d2ab2097-4c87-4faf-bca2-6dd156196901 2004-02-12T13:02:34Z

I will be a few days late. What day is your session?

Waypoints 2004-02-12T13:02:34Z Otter Insurgente http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#b2471e96-e580-464b-bd14-6bc2be1fb683 2004-02-12T13:12:34Z

I'm not sure. I haven't checked yet. I'm there for the whole conference and a day or so either side

Otter Insurgente 2004-02-12T13:12:34Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#7584871b-d996-47b2-8f7c-127f2ca53a12 2004-02-12T14:39:12Z

Have you been to Philly before? I lived there in the early nineties. It is a very interesting city with lots to see. I am thinking of going up to NYC on Saturday. I used to live there too but have not been back since 9/11.

Waypoints 2004-02-12T14:39:12Z Otter Insurgente http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#cd5b49ff-dc7a-43b4-bb7f-9f852b280f98 2004-02-12T16:18:25Z

No, I've not been to Philly before. A number of friends have mates living there, though, so I should be put in touch with some interesting locals..

Otter Insurgente 2004-02-12T16:18:25Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#3b687121-32bc-4a3a-be36-79c88525feee 2004-02-12T19:06:35Z

I lived across the Ben Franklin Bridge in NJ. It is good you have some connections there. I was there a year on temporary work and most of my friends were people I worked with. So, I know my way around the city well but don't have any friends living there. Perhaps, I will run into you at the conference.

Waypoints 2004-02-12T19:06:35Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#0eb874c0-e27c-498d-9bc5-45f7667d82a0 2004-02-13T03:31:06Z

I'll be there :)

Rose 2004-02-13T03:31:06Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#e5258a01-c631-4875-96b3-ea511add1d0c 2004-02-13T03:33:33Z

I LOVE Philly! I went to school about 40 minutes away and always like to get back to the area. What hotel are ya'll staying at?

Rose 2004-02-13T03:33:33Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#c9a68e02-bcbc-41e9-8b92-75ff75da1999 2004-02-13T12:51:26Z

I have not made reservations yet. I plan to start looking for a place to stay this afternoon. A friend who was gonna room with me decided to go so I am trying to find an inexpensive place. Any ideas?

Waypoints 2004-02-13T12:51:26Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#ecfbd437-c4dd-46e2-92f8-c3eb202e28d8 2004-02-15T04:09:00Z

I can get a government rate at the Westin. It's a awesome hotel, but I think rather pricey if you can't get a special rate. It's right downstair and a cab ride away from everything.

Rose 2004-02-15T04:09:00Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#c5b65eab-5fc9-4e97-9951-7db0e4ee5e1f 2004-02-26T03:26:58Z

Decided to stay at the Loews. I am a sucker for older hotels.

Waypoints 2004-02-26T03:26:58Z Todd http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#7c87b1bb-024d-44b0-8c93-3f7c92d88cba 2004-02-26T14:20:25Z

I stay at the Lowes whenever I get up to Philly. Its an amazing hotel, with incredible views, and its within spitting distance of market square.

Todd 2004-02-26T14:20:25Z Todd http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#766ff8c3-3cbb-49bd-9374-6439bf986309 2004-02-26T14:20:27Z

I stay at the Lowes whenever I get up to Philly. Its an amazing hotel, with incredible views, and its within spitting distance of market square.

Todd 2004-02-26T14:20:27Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#12a47ba8-3705-4298-bffc-eab02880858e 2004-02-27T04:17:52Z

Where's Lowes?

Rose 2004-02-27T04:17:52Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#08be7025-9937-4c63-bae4-e87eee26c0c6 2004-02-27T04:42:10Z

http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/philadelphia/default.asp My best friend decided to come with me. I was hoping some tribers would get together but then again this tribe is very new. Anyhow, us geographie tribers should make some sort of an attempt to meet up?

Waypoints 2004-02-27T04:42:10Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#404cb1f2-ba37-4738-89a5-9944050784ff 2004-03-02T04:15:25Z

That hotel looks pretty sweet. Very similar to the "W". I might have to change my reservations :) I'm up for meeting up with anyone because I'm flying solo on this trip. The only people I know are the conference organizers. One of my former professors is the conference chair.

Rose 2004-03-02T04:15:25Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#981346ab-b2c4-4a7b-ad51-f6dbacd84e4d 2004-03-02T04:16:44Z

Did you see the ad for the "Birthday Ball" thing... is anyone going to that?

Rose 2004-03-02T04:16:44Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#2f41435e-b9c6-4614-863e-29c28c08cf20 2004-03-02T12:53:28Z

I am not that organized yet! Sounds interesting . . . there always seems to be to much to do and not enough time at the conference.

Waypoints 2004-03-02T12:53:28Z Otter Insurgente http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#05633922-6df8-4125-9a16-36d71127dd20 2004-03-02T21:15:58Z

I suspect I'll give it a miss. Will definitely be heading to the Antipode reception, though (can't rememebr which evening it is right now...) 'cos all the beautiful people are usually there and it's good craic

Otter Insurgente 2004-03-02T21:15:58Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#71df836c-57d8-4b1e-88fd-5eb9ce7828e0 2004-03-02T23:08:25Z

Here's what I snagged from the website ... The GAIA GALA—a 100th Birthday Celebration Join fellow geographers from around the world in celebrating the AAG’s 100th birthday at a once-in-a-life-time ball. The “Gaia Gala,” also known as the “Geography Party of the Century,” will be the premier social event of the Philadelphia meeting. All Centennial Meeting registrants are invited to attend this free extravaganza in the Grand Ballroom in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening, the 16th of March. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a huge birthday cake are included and entertainment will feature a premier dance band, a Mummers band, and many other special activities. Don’t miss it!

Rose 2004-03-02T23:08:25Z Waypoints http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#3c340496-64fa-4a83-a7e7-dd5f190f1e99 2004-03-17T14:42:41Z

I had a run of bad luck on Monday and became very ill. I had to cancel my flight, etc. just a few hours before I was scheduled to leave. Hope you guys are having some great motivations and experiences!

Waypoints 2004-03-17T14:42:41Z Rose http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#6a2dfcb5-9cd1-4a4b-b937-cc8100c3ef63 2004-03-25T03:17:22Z

Sorry we missed you. It was a surprisingly good time. Maybe next year...

Rose 2004-03-25T03:17:22Z