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Title: Arrival itineraries
Post by: aztecan on March 03, 2015, 02:39:09 am
I thought I would start the, "I will be arriving . . . " thread, since I made my travel arrangements.

While I hate to break tradition, I will not be traveling by Amtrak this time. I just couldn't make the schedule work for me this year.

To that end, I will be flying. It is the first time since Mexico City.

I will post my arrival time and flight number and ask others to provide their method of transport and time for arrival. That way we can try to carry on for our Rocky and greet people as they arrive.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: aztecan on March 03, 2015, 02:42:32 am
Aztecan (Mark) Arriving on Southwest Flight 999 at 11:30 a.m. July 30.

(You don't want to know what time the flight leaves Albuquerque, or when I have to leave Aztec to get to Albuquerque.)

HUGS,

Mark
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jeff G on March 03, 2015, 09:31:27 am
I am driving in and should be there between 1 and 2 PM .
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: aztecan on March 03, 2015, 11:50:29 am
I am driving in and should be there between 1 and 2 PM .

On the 30th?
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jeff G on March 03, 2015, 11:57:46 am
On the 30th?


OOPS … Yes, the 30th .
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: weasel on March 03, 2015, 08:42:19 pm
  I am driving , be in memphis by noon   :)


    I will miss Rocky   .

                                     See you all on the 30th ,
                                                                        Weasel
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Basquo on March 03, 2015, 08:52:52 pm
Mark, remember how we turned on the charm and got free booze on the flight from Dallas to Mexico City?? Well, get ready to turn on that same charm, because...

Jan, Jen, Santi and me will be on the same flight with you from Dallas to Memphis!!!

Do you change planes in Dallas? if not, save a row for us!! We got early boarding so we'll be on promptly.

Arriving at 11:30 AM on the 30th   :) ;) :D ;D 8) :P
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on March 03, 2015, 10:09:17 pm
Now THAT will a flight to remember....

I will be driving this year (first time ever to an AMG) and will be there on the 30th and leaving on Tuesday.

Gary
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: bocker3 on March 03, 2015, 10:23:13 pm
Mark, remember how we turned on the charm and got free booze on the flight from Dallas to Mexico City?? Well, get ready to turn on that same charm, because...

Jan, Jen, Santi and me will be on the same flight with you from Dallas to Memphis!!!

Do you change planes in Dallas? if not, save a row for us!! We got early boarding so we'll be on promptly.

Arriving at 11:30 AM on the 30th   :) ;) :D ;D 8) :P

someone PLEASE, PLEASE remember to bring bail money!!   :P

The flight attendants will have stories to tell after this one..................
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: aztecan on March 04, 2015, 01:55:47 am
Mark, remember how we turned on the charm and got free booze on the flight from Dallas to Mexico City?? Well, get ready to turn on that same charm, because...

Jan, Jen, Santi and me will be on the same flight with you from Dallas to Memphis!!!

Do you change planes in Dallas? if not, save a row for us!! We got early boarding so we'll be on promptly.

Arriving at 11:30 AM on the 30th   :) ;) :D ;D 8) :P

I do have to change planes.But I will upgrade to the early boarding, too.

I will be on my best, charming, behavior!

HUGS,

Mark

Is southwest ready for us?
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: pozniceguy on March 07, 2015, 12:00:32 am
arrriving  on 30th     AA 1389  1:47pm

depart aug 3rd         AA5722   10 am

see you  there
Nick
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on March 10, 2015, 01:22:15 am
someone PLEASE, PLEASE remember to bring bail money!!   :P

The flight attendants will have stories to tell after this one..................

Could someone please pre-book my Lemon Drops to be serve right away, I would hate to be kept waiting once we are all buckled in. ;)

Can't wait to see all your lovely faces again, and see some lovely new ones.

Aroha
Jan
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on March 10, 2015, 12:06:44 pm
Peanut and I will be driving. OK, I will be driving, she will be sleeping.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: weasel on March 10, 2015, 02:03:00 pm
Peanut and I will be driving. OK, I will be driving, she will be sleeping.

 I am so exicited to be able to meet you  :)

                                                                            Carl
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on March 10, 2015, 02:55:58 pm
By "you", I know you mean " her"...lol!  I'm only allowed because she can't drive. I'm warning you, though, she is sassy and sarcastic - I raised her well ;)
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on March 10, 2015, 09:16:58 pm
Can't wait to see you both again.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Basquo on March 10, 2015, 09:41:30 pm
Peanut and I will be driving. OK, I will be driving, she will be sleeping.

YAYYYYY!!! Santiago and I are so happy hearing this!!!!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on March 10, 2015, 09:54:12 pm
Start lifting weights now, Cr8on. She'll be jonesing for another piggyback ride.

Jan, we have missed you!  Can't wait to see everyone again!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: WillyWump on March 12, 2015, 05:12:13 pm
Peanut and I will be driving. OK, I will be driving, she will be sleeping.

THIS IS AWESOME! So glad you are coming, cant wait to see yall again! But I dont think Memphis has any Subways for you to jump turnstiles like you did in Boston ;D
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on March 12, 2015, 08:11:27 pm
Correct Will....the only Subways in Memphis serve sandwiches!

Mini and Mom I hope you are going to be staying with us at the Holiday Inn.  I assume you have seen the hotel information in a separate thread here.  Mini always lights up our evening entertainments!

Gary
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on March 13, 2015, 03:55:58 pm
Gary, yes we will be staying @ Holiday Inn. Just trying to work out the exact days we'll be staying.

Wumpus, I only jumped it AFTER it took my money. It should be noted that I was wearing a skirt, didn't break a sweat (even when being chased by security), and arrived at breakfast with every hair still perfectly spiked.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on March 13, 2015, 03:58:33 pm
Gary, yes we will be staying @ Holiday Inn. Just trying to work out the exact days we'll be staying.

Wumpus, I only jumped it AFTER it took my money. It should be noted that I was wearing a skirt, didn't break a sweat (even when being chases by security), and arrived at breakfast with every hair still perfectly spiked.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: BT65 on March 14, 2015, 11:27:31 am
OMG mum! This is another incentive to get better so I can finally meet you two!  I would definitely love it, and know it would mean a great deal to me. 

Betty
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Basquo on March 14, 2015, 10:32:36 pm
Bring it on Betty! Santi just got approved for his time off so he's definitely joining us.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on March 14, 2015, 11:43:45 pm
This is truly excellent news.  That flight from Dallas to Memphis will be memorable!

Gary
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: bocker3 on March 23, 2015, 10:57:14 pm
Unfortunately, I will be attending Memphis without Sid  :(.  He was unable to make this work, but gave me his blessing to be gone on our 25th anniversary.  Of course, we DO have a second one in September -- that will be our 3rd wedding anniversary.

I arrive in Memphis on Thurs 7/30:
Delta 2180 - arrive 10:55 am

Leave on Mon 8/3
Delta 2441 - depart 9:45 am

Can't wait to see you all!

M
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: BT65 on March 24, 2015, 06:13:20 am
I arrive in Memphis on 07/30 at 3:39pm on Delta 2447, Airbus A319.

Depart on 08/03 at 9:45am on Delta 2441, Airbus A319.

Can someone tell me what the "Airbus" means?  Will there be some kind of bus taking me somewhere? 

Betty

By the way, I am so excited to meet everyone!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: bocker3 on March 24, 2015, 07:59:05 am
I arrive in Memphis on 07/30 at 3:39pm on Delta 2447, Airbus A319.

Depart on 08/03 at 9:45am on Delta 2441, Airbus A319.

Can someone tell me what the "Airbus" means?  Will there be some kind of bus taking me somewhere? 

Betty

By the way, I am so excited to meet everyone!

Airbus is a European airplane manufacturer - like the US company, Boeing.  So, it's simply the type of plane you are on.

Mike
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: BT65 on March 24, 2015, 08:24:02 am
Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on March 31, 2015, 06:14:24 pm
17 weeks and counting....just saying :D

Aroha
Jan
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Basquo on March 31, 2015, 08:54:39 pm
It will be here before we know it! Although I am eagerly counting...
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: BT65 on April 01, 2015, 05:38:21 am
I can't believe I'm going to be meeting people I've interacted with for eight years.  So excited!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: heartforyou on April 01, 2015, 03:38:25 pm
I will not be able to attend. It has been so many years since Iv'e seen all of you  :'( :'(

Maybe next year?

I wish you all a great time together.

love

Herman
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on April 01, 2015, 05:34:26 pm
I will not be able to attend. It has been so many years since Iv'e seen all of you  :'( :'(

Maybe next year?

I wish you all a great time together.

love

Herman

Hermie you were the first one from the forums I ever met, remember? in Toronto, we went for a walk while waiting for the others to arrive.

Remember how excited we got when we saw Joe and Stephen coming across the road.. :D.

I can't believe that was 10 years ago.

Aroha
Jan
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: heartforyou on April 01, 2015, 05:42:18 pm
Yes Jan, I do remember.

Toronto and you guys changed my life forever and i am so gratefull for that.

I will try to make it to the AM next year.

lpve

Herman
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: zach on April 12, 2015, 04:57:49 pm
thinking i'll try to make it... arrive thurs or fri by megabus, depart to new orleans monday by amtrak



Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on April 12, 2015, 05:33:38 pm
Will be great to see you there Zack.

Aroha
Jan
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jeff G on May 27, 2015, 10:39:15 am
I am tickled to report that I will be arriving on the first day of AMG with Miss P . He is coming to visit me a few days before AMG and will drive to Memphis with me.

He has already done his research and submitted his restaurant list of places we have to eat while he is here. I am very much excited to finally meet him in person.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: BT65 on May 28, 2015, 05:24:22 am
I'm looking forward to meeting Ms P also.  When I joined the forums,  he was one of the first persons to make me feel comfortable. 
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Richie_R2 on May 28, 2015, 07:12:38 am
Guys (and Gals, you are included in "Guys" here) - I'm sorry to stick my nose into a conversation I don't understand, but what event are y'all talking about here? I have been locked up in prison for HIV-related "crime" (that hurt no one and could not have) since early 2006, and just got out April 21, 2015... and I saw someone on this thread mention a gathering of some kind that was in Toronto, then New Orleans, then Memphis... but few specifics about it. Can someone please show me a link with details? I'd love to attend an event, if it's in Memphis, which is about 2 1/2 hours away from me. My Parole Officer would have to give permission to travel out of state, and has been reluctant to grant passes because they think I'm some kind of predator or HIV-spreading threat (good grief!), but I think I could get such permission to travel for an HIV-related event. Especially if it's so close.

Again, sorry to butt-in, but I can't grasp most of y'alls shorthand in the exchange here. Hard to believe that you all had a meeting that started about the time I was taken from the world, but I think it's a great idea.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jeff G on May 28, 2015, 07:22:54 am
Guys (and Gals, you are included in "Guys" here) - I'm sorry to stick my nose into a conversation I don't understand, but what event are y'all talking about here? I have been locked up in prison for HIV-related "crime" (that hurt no one and could not have) since early 2006, and just got out April 21, 2015... and I saw someone on this thread mention a gathering of some kind that was in Toronto, then New Orleans, then Memphis... but few specifics about it. Can someone please show me a link with details? I'd love to attend an event, if it's in Memphis, which is about 2 1/2 hours away from me. My Parole Officer would have to give permission to travel out of state, and has been reluctant to grant passes because they think I'm some kind of predator or HIV-spreading threat (good grief!), but I think I could get such permission to travel for an HIV-related event. Especially if it's so close.

Again, sorry to butt-in, but I can't grasp most of y'alls shorthand in the exchange here. Hard to believe that you all had a meeting that started about the time I was taken from the world, but I think it's a great idea.

This site used to be called Aidsmeds so AMG stands for aids med gathering. We all select a city and time every year and this time its Memphis . You can find the information here and make hotel reservations as well . http://forums.poz.com/index.php?board=12.0
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Richie_R2 on May 28, 2015, 07:49:28 am
Thanks, Jeff. As I read further down into this forum, I've managed to piece most of it together, including the date, listed on a single post about 10 down the list. That should be the title of the ones in pink at the top of the list... July 30-Aug 4 MEMPHIS. Seriously, someone should change that at the top to make it easier to find instead of having to pick it out from among the various chat threads further down!

I'm getting excited just thinking about such a thing. I've had this disease 20 years, this year, and have been locked up for 9 of those years, and have barely ever known anyone else with this disease. I've been to support groups before, years ago, but they were in my small towns, and consisted of very sick very much older pozitoids, and I didn't relate very well at the time.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jeff G on May 28, 2015, 07:51:18 am
Looking forward to meeting you !
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: mitch777 on May 28, 2015, 05:49:48 pm
I am tickled to report that I will be arriving on the first day of AMG with Miss P . He is coming to visit me a few days before AMG and will drive to Memphis with me.

He has already done his research and submitted his restaurant list of places we have to eat while he is here. I am very much excited to finally meet him in person.

I'm sure the two of you will hit it off from the git-go. Just be careful about using words like git-go. jk.

Hope you guys have a fun adventure. Can't wait to see you both again.

ps- Jeff, bring your glue gun and some bling for my neck brace.

Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jeff G on May 28, 2015, 06:40:21 pm


ps- Jeff, bring your glue gun and some bling for my neck brace.



Will do LOL .
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: initforlife on May 28, 2015, 07:03:40 pm
I am tickled to report that I will be arriving on the first day of AMG with Miss P . He is coming to visit me a few days before AMG and will drive to Memphis with me.

He has already done his research and submitted his restaurant list of places we have to eat while he is here. I am very much excited to finally meet him in person.
  Will Ms P be bringing  his award from the dog show to show us?  Think she really should lol ..
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Richie_R2 on May 30, 2015, 07:48:55 am
In case I didn't mention it, I'm SO EXCITED about the meeting being close enough to me this year that I can attend. I've always wanted to go to one of these. I barely know any pozitoids in the real world. And unfortunately, y'all started having this particular event only one year before I got locked up and missed the next nine. :(

Can't wait to see you guys. I feel so alone and isolated right now; everyone I knew before in "real life" has moved on, moved away, etc. Came out on parole to a state I cannot leave without permission (which they are very reluctant to give), where I know no one, and in a very small and religious town that makes me feel even more isolated. My fiancee and son are 6 hours away. So this is a real beacon of hope, to me. I just hope I can arrange my work schedule to be there as many days as possible, maybe invest in one of those hotel rooms so I don't have to shuttle back and forth, if I can get the time off. But I want to say, thank you for doing this event. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Basquo on May 31, 2015, 03:05:54 am
Richie, we've learned over the years that cats can't be easily hearded, but we will always welcome those who try. And that is exactly why we need rocket surgeons like you! We need a little spark to liven things up when the South gets a little sultry. I know I speak for me, Santiago and the ladies we'll be chaperoning when I say we will be pleased to meet you!

Best,
Creighton
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: mitch777 on May 31, 2015, 12:49:53 pm
I forgot to plug in my arrival time...

Arriving July 30

Delta #2451 @ 2:13pm

Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on June 01, 2015, 01:43:46 am
Look forward to meeting you Ritchie.

Aroha
Jan
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: BT65 on June 01, 2015, 11:33:01 pm
Jeff has promised me he will get me to the hotel one way or another.  I'm holding him to it. He told me before that he would pick me up from the airport but wasn't sure he'd be getting there on time.  Hopefully he will since he booked the room and I can't get in without him lol.

I'm pretty excited!

Betty
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on June 01, 2015, 11:45:04 pm
Jeff won't let you down, if he can't make he will organise someone who can.   ;)

What time do you get in?

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: BT65 on June 02, 2015, 12:11:22 am
3:39pm.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jody on June 27, 2015, 01:30:56 pm
I leave LaG in NY on Thurs., July 30 at 9:45 AM and arrive at Memphis Int'l at 11:57 AM.  Delta flight 4009, a Canadair regional jet 900, Endeavor Air whatever that means...LOL.

I depart Memphis on Tues., Aug 4 at the very early time of 7 AM.

Jody
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: zach on June 27, 2015, 07:49:26 pm
cdj900 is the aircraft type, built by bombardier as a fuel efficient regional flyer

endeavor is wholly owned by delta, operates delta connection flights to secondary hubs

it's a very modern plane, less than 10 years old. narrow body, single aisle, seats about 80+

enjoy your flight
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Jody on July 01, 2015, 12:37:59 pm
Thanks Zach. :)

Jody
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: thunter34 on July 04, 2015, 08:21:22 pm
i'll be pulling in thursday sometime by car
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on July 07, 2015, 01:16:40 pm
Nothing like leaving things 'til the last minute...sorry

Miss Mini and I (and maybe Hubby) will be arriving by car on Thursday evening -10 hoiur drive- and leaving Monday morning.  This all. Miss M talks about.

Mum

Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Lou-ah-vull on July 08, 2015, 12:42:22 am
Tell her she will be "the Belle of the Ball!"  I am so happy both of you will join us again.  Are you at the Holiday Inn with us?

Gary
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on July 08, 2015, 02:14:13 pm
Gary, yes, we have reservations at the same hotel. Diedra was very helpful - talked about the weather for about 20 minutes.  Gonna be hot!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: anniebc on July 08, 2015, 05:06:49 pm
That's great.

Can't wait to see you both again, it's been too long.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on July 08, 2015, 09:24:25 pm
Oh, Jan, wait until you see her - she's done quite a bit of growing. We can't wait to see all of you. You're right, it's been far too long.

We leave 3 weeks from tomorrow!!!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: mitch777 on July 27, 2015, 04:22:34 pm
Does anyone know of a shuttle service from the airport to anywhere close to the hotel? I've searched my tail off and get nothing.

A cab ride is $30.00 each way plus tip so I was trying to avoid spending $72 for a 10 mile ride. :)
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Dachshund on July 27, 2015, 10:20:43 pm
Does anyone know of a shuttle service from the airport to anywhere close to the hotel? I've searched my tail off and get nothing.

A cab ride is $30.00 each way plus tip so I was trying to avoid spending $72 for a 10 mile ride. :)

You can do Uber from the airport for about half that cost. Unless your hotel runs a shuttle I don't believe there is a public shuttle. The city does operate a bus from the airport to downtown. It will get you in walking distance of your hotel. Just click on the map or call MATA for more details.

http://www.matatransit.com/mapsandschedules/route-2/
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: mitch777 on July 28, 2015, 09:58:43 am
Thanks Dach. I called the hotel and they don't offer a shuttle. Uber sounds like a good option. I'll check out the bus as well.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: mitch777 on July 28, 2015, 05:51:09 pm
Carl offered to pick me up.  :-*
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: pozniceguy on July 28, 2015, 06:10:25 pm
Hey   folks  my  flight  has  changed a little  (  AA has grown)  now getting there at 2:00   anyone  else  about  same time  want to  ride share/// ???

flight 5784  (  American  operated  by Mesa) 

Nick
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: mitch777 on July 28, 2015, 06:44:46 pm
Hey   folks  my  flight  has  changed a little  (  AA has grown)  now getting there at 2:00   anyone  else  about  same time  want to  ride share/// ???

flight 5784  (  American  operated  by Mesa) 

Nick

see my PM Nick.
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: weasel on July 28, 2015, 08:10:20 pm
arrriving  on 30th     AA 1389  1:47pm

depart aug 3rd         AA5722   10 am

see you  there
Nick

 I can pick you up , Mitch777   arrives 34 minutes later  ;)

 
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: pozniceguy on July 29, 2015, 10:58:44 pm
thnx  Carl  i  just  had a chat with  Mitch...we will  both be very  happy to see you...

Nick
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: thunter34 on July 30, 2015, 08:09:15 am
Alright, hoors.

I'm loading up the car in prep for the drive to Memphis.  I should get there around 4 or 5.

Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on July 30, 2015, 11:19:59 am
Miss Mini and her entourage have been on the road since 5am. We should be arriving around 6pm. Safe travels, everyone!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: bocker3 on July 30, 2015, 01:29:10 pm
I am all checked in and waiting for others!

Mike
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: minismom on July 30, 2015, 07:09:30 pm
We are here and will be there within the next 15 minutes!!
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: Andy Velez on July 31, 2015, 10:17:58 am
Hope y'all have a great time. Sounds exciting as peeps are arriving...

Best,

Andy
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: initforlife on August 03, 2015, 05:53:35 am
Even though I could only spend one eve with everyone. It was great to see them. You will never meet a nicer group of people. anyone who hasn't been really needs to go at least one time and meet the real people behind the names on here.. I loved them all on here and  love them even more now!  Great time! 
Title: Re: Arrival itineraries
Post by: mitch777 on August 07, 2015, 08:56:44 pm
This was my second AMG. I was exhausted the entire trip but it really didn't bother me as much as usual due to the company. That may seem like a benign comment to some but real hugs, real laughter, and real smiles can do wonders.  :)