Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 Well, we have some good news and we have some bad news. After much discussion, and with a whole lot of regret, Graham and I have decided not to go ahead with the Aromatic Unconference for this year, for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the space we had lined up for the discussion sessions has backed out on us, and we have spent the last two weeks trying to find a space that is relatively close by, not $900 a day, and available when we need it, and we are having no luck at all. It is just too short a notice for the conference spaces around here. Secondly, of the people who have reserved hotel space, only three people have actually paid us the conference fees, none of them the vendors, and we are unable to put money down for reserving space, tables, etc. or to do any advertising without the fees. Third, after all the enthusiastic response we had from interested people, vendors and attendees, we are not getting the numbers signed up that makes it worth everyone's while to be here. We feel a large part of the reason is that the PIA and NAHA conferences are also being held this fall, and that it is perhaps just spreading people too thin. This is the good news: What we would like to do is to begin to plan now for an Aromatic Un-Conference next fall, on the 'off' year for the other conferences. This will also enable us to be able to find a better venue that will have all that we need. I think we all agree that the idea of the Un-Conference is a good one, it just happens that the practicalities of pulling it off within three months just isn't happening. It makes us very sad to have to do this, we did have some great 'extras' and surprises lined up that would have made for an incredible get-together. And we were looking forward SO MUCH to seeing you all. If you are one of those three wonderful people who have actually paid for your conference attendee fee, we will be refunding you asap - I have a list of all your names at the shop. PS- If any one wants to come and visit over that weekend anyway, with no extra frills other than good company and good conversation, we will without a doubt find a way to have a great time. Very regretfully- Lynda & Graham -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 Awwww, Hey guys, I'm really sorry to hear that it won't work out this year! But I do look forward to doing it next year!!!! Let's get that party planning going on .. :-) *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Lynda Sorenson [lynda] Tuesday, July 23, 2002 8:59 PM aromatherapy list Aromatic Unconference Well, we have some good news and we have some bad news. After much discussion, and with a whole lot of regret, Graham and I have decided not to go ahead with the Aromatic Unconference for this year, for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the space we had lined up for the discussion sessions has backed out on us, and we have spent the last two weeks trying to find a space that is relatively close by, not $900 a day, and available when we need it, and we are having no luck at all. It is just too short a notice for the conference spaces around here. Secondly, of the people who have reserved hotel space, only three people have actually paid us the conference fees, none of them the vendors, and we are unable to put money down for reserving space, tables, etc. or to do any advertising without the fees. Third, after all the enthusiastic response we had from interested people, vendors and attendees, we are not getting the numbers signed up that makes it worth everyone's while to be here. We feel a large part of the reason is that the PIA and NAHA conferences are also being held this fall, and that it is perhaps just spreading people too thin. This is the good news: What we would like to do is to begin to plan now for an Aromatic Un-Conference next fall, on the 'off' year for the other conferences. This will also enable us to be able to find a better venue that will have all that we need. I think we all agree that the idea of the Un-Conference is a good one, it just happens that the practicalities of pulling it off within three months just isn't happening. It makes us very sad to have to do this, we did have some great 'extras' and surprises lined up that would have made for an incredible get-together. And we were looking forward SO MUCH to seeing you all. If you are one of those three wonderful people who have actually paid for your conference attendee fee, we will be refunding you asap - I have a list of all your names at the shop. PS- If any one wants to come and visit over that weekend anyway, with no extra frills other than good company and good conversation, we will without a doubt find a way to have a great time. Very regretfully- Lynda & Graham -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 RATS!!! This was to be my first conference and my first time AWAY from all the kids (except Hunny Bunny). I was SOOOO looking forward to it. >sigh<However, that said, I understand why it couldn't go forward. I will definately look forward to next years and I may not even have to bring Hunny Bunny with me. Although WHAT " Himself " will do with 4 kids, I shudder to think! LOLOL! Cheers! Kathleen Petrides Editor: Aromatic Sage, Making Sense of Scents Issue Five is out NOW! Check to see what you are missing: http://www.aromaticsage.com/new.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 In a message dated 7/24/02 8:33:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, lynda writes: > Hey- You can always come visit us anyway! We can just make it an > impromptu Aromatherapy social weekend instead. I'm thinking about it! Seriously. I havn't told " Himself " yet that it's been cancelled as I'm thinking of going anyway just for a short holiday....After all, my room IS booked, so it's not out of the question K Cheers! Kathleen Petrides Editor: Aromatic Sage, Making Sense of Scents Issue Five is out NOW! Check to see what you are missing: http://www.aromaticsage.com/new.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 chrisziggy wrote: >Awwww, > >Hey guys, I'm really sorry to hear that it won't work out this year! But >I do look forward to doing it next year!!!! Let's get that party >planning going on .. :-) > >*Smile* >Chris (list mom) > > Thanks Chris! It was truly a painful decision. We really, really wanted it to happen, but I think we tried to plan it in too short a time period, and without the fees coming in yet from the registered people we just couldn't put down deposits on things. BUMMER! But hey, we are starting NOW to work on it for next year. :-D And you can always come down here and visit us anyway! Lynda > > -- Lynda Sorenson http://www.Luna-Aromatics.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 Hey- You can always come visit us anyway! We can just make it an impromptu Aromatherapy social weekend instead. The hardest part of canceling for us (aside from the disappointment) was the fact that we will not get to see everybody this year! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!! :-(( Lynda Aromaticsagezine wrote: >RATS!!! This was to be my first conference and my first time AWAY from all >the kids (except Hunny Bunny). I was SOOOO looking forward to it. > >>sigh<However, that said, I understand why it couldn't go forward. I will >> >definately look forward to next years and I may not even have to bring Hunny >Bunny with me. Although WHAT " Himself " will do with 4 kids, I shudder to >think! LOLOL! > >Cheers! >Kathleen Petrides >Editor: Aromatic Sage, Making Sense of Scents >Issue Five is out NOW! Check to see what you are missing: >http://www.aromaticsage.com/new.html > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 C'mon down! We would love to get together with you! Lynda, hopping up and down with excitement Aromaticsagezine wrote: >In a message dated 7/24/02 8:33:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, >lynda writes: > > >>Hey- You can always come visit us anyway! We can just make it an >>impromptu Aromatherapy social weekend instead. >> > >I'm thinking about it! Seriously. I havn't told " Himself " yet that it's been >cancelled as I'm thinking of going anyway just for a short holiday....After >all, my room IS booked, so it's not out of the question >K > > >Cheers! >Kathleen Petrides >Editor: Aromatic Sage, Making Sense of Scents >Issue Five is out NOW! Check to see what you are missing: >http://www.aromaticsage.com/new.html > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 Lynda, Thanks for the heads up about the cancellation. I look forward to next year. Like Kathleen said, it would have been my first conference. With more time to plan, it will be even better. Thank you and Graham, for trying in the first place. The time was very short. I wish I could still come but will use the ticket to go visit my son instead. He just got back from Kuwait and I can not wait to see him and my grandchildren. Hugs, Cheryl SmithAnchorage, AK--- On Wed 07/24, Lynda Sorenson & lt; lynda & gt; wrote:Lynda Sorenson [ lynda]To: : Wed, 24 Jul 2002 08:51:52 -0700Re: Aromatic UnconferenceC'mon down! We would love to get together with you!Lynda, hopping up and down with excitementAromaticsagezine wrote: & gt;In a message dated 7/24/02 8:33:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, & gt;lynda writes: & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt;Hey- You can always come visit us anyway! We can just make it an & gt; & gt;impromptu Aromatherapy social weekend instead. & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt;I'm thinking about it! Seriously. I havn't told " Himself " yet that it's been & gt;cancelled as I'm thinking of going anyway just for a short holiday....After & gt;all, my room IS booked, so it's not out of the question & gt;K & gt; & gt; & gt;Cheers! & gt;Kathleen Petrides & gt;Editor: Aromatic Sage, Making Sense of Scents & gt;Issue Five is out NOW! Check to see what you are missing: & gt;http://www.aromaticsage.com/new.html & gt; & gt; & gt;[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt;How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions & gt;http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html & gt; & gt;To Un send a blank e-mail to: - & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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