Meeting Members in Person

I don't know whether to be offended or relieved that no one has ever even suggested they meet me in person! ;)

I would be intrigued to find meet some of the people I seem to "know" in person, but I don't know, it might be too weird! ;)

I guess I'm with Lillym. I like being completely anonymous. I want to be able to ask questions and not have anyone I know know it was me, ya know? Sometimes I just need to be able to do that.

I would rather see actually try to like each other or at least respect differing POVs rather than meet.

uh no thanks. I would just ask my friends all my embarrassing questions and not need to come here, annoniminity (sp) is what makes it great!

Vegas!! And Seattle moms, let's do coffee at least!

If its Annual... I'm down!!

This year Im busier than a 1 legged man in a bum kicking contest, and am exploring the final frontier of my finances.

((Grrrr! I'm supposed to BE in DC -and surrounds-in just a couple months. US History "fieldtrip" to start in Colonial Williamsburg ... And finish wagon training back west. LOL but such is life in divorce-land. Plans are subject to change! We'll make it to ze Capitol one of these years :)

I want to do a local meet up for the moms on here in my area first.

I have two little ladies on here that have become good friends and are both about 30-45 minutes south of my casa.

Someday sooner or later I will get down to meet them both in person, as they are two people that know more about me and my deep dark secrets then even some of the people in my daily life know.

I always picture a Mamapedia Cruise ship taking off from either side of the Country and meeting in like some place sunny and wonderful. Then we spend a week just hanging out.

Just think how easy it would be to totally blow off those who you may not like or know......I doubt I would be able to pull someone out of the crowd like that.

If it never happened, there are still two momma's outside of the State of Washington I have vowed to meet up with someday to have a very long over do cup of joe and get lost in conversation with them.

Honestly what would it take to make this realistically happen?? I have thought about how awesome it would be for about the 7 years I have been here.

I have you ladies to thank for my sanity.

I stumbled upon this site by mistake way back in the day when it was ''mamasource''.....I have not left since(minus the few times I did not have internet access).

So my vote for a mamapedia expedition...Cruise ship. Maybe to Jamaica now that I am dwelling on it a moment longer. Rasta pasta:)

I will stick to my smaller goals, meeting up with my mama's on here I have told myself one day I will meet in person.

If ever there was to be something more set up to meet the mamapedia masses, I would start saving my pennies because there is no way I would miss that chance.

It would be interesting to say the least. Extremely interesting.

could we invite some of the trolls for comic relief and something for us to be united on(seeing as the troll issue is one we all can hound in on....we have become very good at marking a troll when we see one....how we have been able to be so accurate..one will never know).

Just dont forget to send my invite if it ever did happen:)

for the four women closest to me(you should all know who you are)you are stuck with me. And our meet up is inevitable at some point in my(your) life!

We're already "friends" on facebook which I'm open to. That's enough info out there for me. lol

Speaking of that, Rosebud and I are due for a lunch date!

I bet it would be a lot of fun. Mamapedia in Vegas! (Because you know, what happens in Vegas... ;)

Cheryl, I absolutely would be into this!
Vegas is actually a great idea because it's a relatively cheap city to fly in and out of from almost anywhere, and hotels can be cheap too.
It would be nice to meet some of you in person, my kids and husband are always teasing me about my mamapedia cyber friends :-)

I have met and become great friends with moms from some of my local mom forums/sites. It does take time, planning, and mainly effort and follow through, to even make one meet up happen, though, even in the same metro area, with how busy everyone is.

I come to this particular site for the mixture of people and opinions, not necessarily to network with local people, so for me, personally, I prefer to remain anonymous.

Nope. I use my time and money to visit my family and friends. This is just a online past time.

I've met a couple of the awesome Portland mamas for coffee. Shout-outs to you, ladies-- you know who you are.:)

The idea sounds grand, but I'd choose San Francisco. I love the West Coast. Or Hawaii.

I stand by everything I say here and ask nothing I'd be embarrassed to ask, so I'm game.

(oh, forgot that we're spending all our 'extra' money on work on the house, so I guess that's a "no"...fun to think about for a few minutes tho.)

I wouldn't mind meeting up with people in the area however I would not jump to travel to meet up first. I'm always open to meeting new people. Heck I know that my husband teases me about being on here yet not actually having "friends" on here.

I think it'd be less "face to face" and more "in your face".

I think those with the strongest personalities (best suited to organizing and militaristic 'encouraging') are also the ones that may leave people, like myself, uninterested in attending (overly-strong points of view rarely lead to 'discussions').
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I'll just assume by accusing me of being another user that is the friendliest invite I'll get - so thanks, but I'll pass. :)

I'm up for it if it's in the area :) I can't afford to travel too much

I wouldn't travel far, because
1. not the greatest driver :)
2. not willing
but if ya'll ever want to meet up in myrtle beach, savannah, charleston, raleigh, charlotte etc i could make those 5 + hrs drive (the furthest).

OOOOOOO......Vegas! But I think a local meet would be first on the list before we start having an all Mama convention. That would be great though.

I've met several moms in person and its been a positive experience!
I'm "friends" with several on FB.

So, while it seems like a good idea, I know how hard it is just getting the "fam" in O. place at O. time for a holiday dinner or vacation. So I think it would be nearly impossible!

I'm in CT. I couldn't travel very far because of my chronic pain issues, though. Driving in the car for too long means flare-ups. ::sigh::

I do enjoy being friends with several members on FB though. That's a bit more of a real life feel. :-)

I say centralize it or go to where ever Mamapedia is so that the moderators can meet us all too. Maybe then they will not be as harsh with the pulls.

I would honestly love to meet everyone on here as maybe we would all get along better!

I wonder if it's easier for you because you're on the East Coast. Seems like about the only people near me are from Chicago (4 hours away). I guess I could try to meet Jo. St. Louis is only 2 hours from me :-)

I love the midwest, but in between the major cities the population is pretty sparse. Haven't seen too many people from Central Illinois.

Anyone out there?

I say California. I would love it, but it seems like we're too spread out.

Now I might go for Vegas...

Wait a minute, Hell on Heels, I didn't know that was you! You little sly one. Well, how about this week? I suddenly have some free time.

I'd love to meet moms in my area. There are several of you not in my area I'd love to meet also :-)

I have never met anyone from here face to face. I would LOVE it..but as much as I'd love it, honestly I don't know how I'd pull it off..the Mall of America, Las Vegas, Hawaii...it's nice to dream :) But if it would be in Ohio..I'd definitely be there!

Will the pharma trolls be invited? :)

Should be fun!

I would love a mampedia meet up! I'm all for the Mall Of America idea! I only have to drive an hour to get there :P

Plus, you know, we get to shop :)

Hi, W. W.:
I think it is a great idea.
I would need to know what would
be the agenda.

I am interested in the "Principles of Liberty."
I find that most young women do not have any
interest in having our Republic restored as it was
intended.

I am finding most people want a Socialist form of
government in America. It saddens me when
I meet young people and young people want the
Government to take care of them, like a "Nanny"
does for children.

To read what some women ask on this
social network. I really wonder when
America is going to be completely Socialist
in philosphy.

If people can meet.
It's a great idea.
Good luck.
D.