http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#4a840b2b-1505-4d50-990a-767d67a5347d Anyone here going to the conference? Thu, 12 Feb 2004 03:32:30 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#4a840b2b-1505-4d50-990a-767d67a5347d Waypoints 2004-02-12T03:32:30Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#e99df452-a869-41ef-b153-283c27b70287 I'll be in Philly for the AAG. I'm giving a paper in a session on sexuality, space and power Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:36:02 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#e99df452-a869-41ef-b153-283c27b70287 Otter Insurgente 2004-02-12T12:36:02Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#d2ab2097-4c87-4faf-bca2-6dd156196901 I will be a few days late. What day is your session? Thu, 12 Feb 2004 13:02:34 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#d2ab2097-4c87-4faf-bca2-6dd156196901 Waypoints 2004-02-12T13:02:34Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#b2471e96-e580-464b-bd14-6bc2be1fb683 I'm not sure. I haven't checked yet. I'm there for the whole conference and a day or so either side Thu, 12 Feb 2004 13:12:34 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#b2471e96-e580-464b-bd14-6bc2be1fb683 Otter Insurgente 2004-02-12T13:12:34Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#7584871b-d996-47b2-8f7c-127f2ca53a12 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. Thu, 12 Feb 2004 14:39:12 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#7584871b-d996-47b2-8f7c-127f2ca53a12 Waypoints 2004-02-12T14:39:12Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#cd5b49ff-dc7a-43b4-bb7f-9f852b280f98 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.. Thu, 12 Feb 2004 16:18:25 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#cd5b49ff-dc7a-43b4-bb7f-9f852b280f98 Otter Insurgente 2004-02-12T16:18:25Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#3b687121-32bc-4a3a-be36-79c88525feee 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. Thu, 12 Feb 2004 19:06:35 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#3b687121-32bc-4a3a-be36-79c88525feee Waypoints 2004-02-12T19:06:35Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#0eb874c0-e27c-498d-9bc5-45f7667d82a0 I'll be there :) Fri, 13 Feb 2004 03:31:06 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#0eb874c0-e27c-498d-9bc5-45f7667d82a0 Rose 2004-02-13T03:31:06Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#e5258a01-c631-4875-96b3-ea511add1d0c 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? Fri, 13 Feb 2004 03:33:33 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#e5258a01-c631-4875-96b3-ea511add1d0c Rose 2004-02-13T03:33:33Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#c9a68e02-bcbc-41e9-8b92-75ff75da1999 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? Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:51:26 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#c9a68e02-bcbc-41e9-8b92-75ff75da1999 Waypoints 2004-02-13T12:51:26Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#ecfbd437-c4dd-46e2-92f8-c3eb202e28d8 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. Sun, 15 Feb 2004 04:09:00 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#ecfbd437-c4dd-46e2-92f8-c3eb202e28d8 Rose 2004-02-15T04:09:00Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#c5b65eab-5fc9-4e97-9951-7db0e4ee5e1f Decided to stay at the Loews. I am a sucker for older hotels. Thu, 26 Feb 2004 03:26:58 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#c5b65eab-5fc9-4e97-9951-7db0e4ee5e1f Waypoints 2004-02-26T03:26:58Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#7c87b1bb-024d-44b0-8c93-3f7c92d88cba 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. Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:20:25 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#7c87b1bb-024d-44b0-8c93-3f7c92d88cba Todd 2004-02-26T14:20:25Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#766ff8c3-3cbb-49bd-9374-6439bf986309 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. Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:20:27 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#766ff8c3-3cbb-49bd-9374-6439bf986309 Todd 2004-02-26T14:20:27Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#12a47ba8-3705-4298-bffc-eab02880858e Where's Lowes? Fri, 27 Feb 2004 04:17:52 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#12a47ba8-3705-4298-bffc-eab02880858e Rose 2004-02-27T04:17:52Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#08be7025-9937-4c63-bae4-e87eee26c0c6 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? Fri, 27 Feb 2004 04:42:10 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#08be7025-9937-4c63-bae4-e87eee26c0c6 Waypoints 2004-02-27T04:42:10Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#404cb1f2-ba37-4738-89a5-9944050784ff 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. Tue, 02 Mar 2004 04:15:25 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#404cb1f2-ba37-4738-89a5-9944050784ff Rose 2004-03-02T04:15:25Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#981346ab-b2c4-4a7b-ad51-f6dbacd84e4d Did you see the ad for the "Birthday Ball" thing... is anyone going to that? Tue, 02 Mar 2004 04:16:44 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#981346ab-b2c4-4a7b-ad51-f6dbacd84e4d Rose 2004-03-02T04:16:44Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#2f41435e-b9c6-4614-863e-29c28c08cf20 I am not that organized yet! Sounds interesting . . . there always seems to be to much to do and not enough time at the conference. Tue, 02 Mar 2004 12:53:28 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#2f41435e-b9c6-4614-863e-29c28c08cf20 Waypoints 2004-03-02T12:53:28Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#05633922-6df8-4125-9a16-36d71127dd20 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 Tue, 02 Mar 2004 21:15:58 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#05633922-6df8-4125-9a16-36d71127dd20 Otter Insurgente 2004-03-02T21:15:58Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#71df836c-57d8-4b1e-88fd-5eb9ce7828e0 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! Tue, 02 Mar 2004 23:08:25 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#71df836c-57d8-4b1e-88fd-5eb9ce7828e0 Rose 2004-03-02T23:08:25Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#3c340496-64fa-4a83-a7e7-dd5f190f1e99 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! Wed, 17 Mar 2004 14:42:41 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#3c340496-64fa-4a83-a7e7-dd5f190f1e99 Waypoints 2004-03-17T14:42:41Z http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#6a2dfcb5-9cd1-4a4b-b937-cc8100c3ef63 Sorry we missed you. It was a surprisingly good time. Maybe next year... Thu, 25 Mar 2004 03:17:22 GMT http://geographie.tribe.net/thread/cc01e080-84d7-4a26-994e-d20891b58b5f#6a2dfcb5-9cd1-4a4b-b937-cc8100c3ef63 Rose 2004-03-25T03:17:22Z