From those of us who unfortunately cannot go on the road trip....
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Am I the only one here who is not upset/miffed/in tears about not going on the road trip?
As much as I would love to meet some of my friends on these boards, I think the "it's 9am so you should be doing this" and the lack of being able to get away on my own would drive me crazy!!
Seriously, I like the fact that Cathe's workouts are a part of my life, but that's all they are, workouts. I don't feel any great desire to head down to NJ and meet Cateh and the crew. They are just people. You know, I am sure if I ever met them, I wouldn't have a thing to say to them except to discuss workouts. It would depress me. I think there's more to people than that, and way more to life than that.
I don't mean to be a part pooper here, just to introduce a little perspective?
I guess I can just think of so many other uses for my $200 or whatever the cost is.
I hope those who go have a great time but I prefer to let Cathe and her crew remain in the land of celluloid and bytes. I like a little mystery in life.
Clare
As much as I would love to meet some of my friends on these boards, I think the "it's 9am so you should be doing this" and the lack of being able to get away on my own would drive me crazy!!
Seriously, I like the fact that Cathe's workouts are a part of my life, but that's all they are, workouts. I don't feel any great desire to head down to NJ and meet Cateh and the crew. They are just people. You know, I am sure if I ever met them, I wouldn't have a thing to say to them except to discuss workouts. It would depress me. I think there's more to people than that, and way more to life than that.
I don't mean to be a part pooper here, just to introduce a little perspective?
I guess I can just think of so many other uses for my $200 or whatever the cost is.
I hope those who go have a great time but I prefer to let Cathe and her crew remain in the land of celluloid and bytes. I like a little mystery in life.
Clare
bjbowers
Cathlete
Angie, I think I've decided on Bootcamp/ME. I have them recorded from TV so I know I only get part of them...hope I'm ready to handle it!
Hey party pooper...(just kidding )they're not real tears!!! I, personally, would just loooove to meet all of you people, as well as Cathe. This forum and Cathe have become a real part of my life, and here it's not just about working out. Anyway, to each his/her own, that's just how I feel about it You have provided a ton of information for me and I would love to put a face to Miss ClareMC!!!
Hey party pooper...(just kidding
)they're not real tears!!! I, personally, would just loooove to meet all of you people, as well as Cathe. This forum and Cathe have become a real part of my life, and here it's not just about working out. Anyway, to each his/her own, that's just how I feel about it You have provided a ton of information for me and I would love to put a face to Miss ClareMC!!!Hi,
Im sad too, cant make to the trip this yr, lots of things coming up, my BF is graduating this month, looking for a job on the East coast, so i have to look too, i am currently in houston, tx. So we have to deal with all the moving, we r hoping around Aug, thn we r getting married, still not fixed the exact date, but i think Sept-Oct. So this yrs goin to be adventurous..hopefully.
neha.
Im sad too, cant make to the trip this yr, lots of things coming up, my BF is graduating this month, looking for a job on the East coast, so i have to look too, i am currently in houston, tx. So we have to deal with all the moving, we r hoping around Aug, thn we r getting married, still not fixed the exact date, but i think Sept-Oct. So this yrs goin to be adventurous..hopefully.
neha.
Ditto to what Clare said. I was wondering if anyone felt the same way I do. Cathe is great to workout to and all, but I'm not obsessed or dying to meet her. I guess if I am going to spend that kind of money, (which I think is too much for this road trip) I would prefer to be with family and friends and not strangers. Working out with 100+ people ain't my idea of fun. But to those of you who are in eager anticipation of the event, have a great time!
ditto to ClareMC and fab40.
Vacation time is precious to me. I think the main reason why people are so excited is that they feel like they "know" people on this board, they are friends. I am relatively new, and don't "know" that many people, so it's not a desire of mine to go to NJ. I love Cathe, she is the best in my opinion, but maybe I am not that hooked yet.
Lori
Vacation time is precious to me. I think the main reason why people are so excited is that they feel like they "know" people on this board, they are friends. I am relatively new, and don't "know" that many people, so it's not a desire of mine to go to NJ. I love Cathe, she is the best in my opinion, but maybe I am not that hooked yet.
Lori
candi
Cathlete
I have mixed feelings about missing the trip. I considered coming but changed my mind. I would not mind coming back to NJ again since I was born and raised there, but I'd rather go down the shore.
I believe $150 is an awful lot of money considering someone said that road trips used to be free. Also considering many people are rearranging their lives, spending big bucks on airline tickets and hotels and coming from so far away. These are only my personal feelings.
Like Clare, I am not a big fan of organized events (I think that's one of the reasons I'm not a cruise person). I need some structure...but not too much. I absolutely HATE name tags. I've been asked to wear one at other events and I lose it on purpose. I don't think of Cathe as a personal friend. She produces a superb product and I pay a superb price for that product. Yes, I admire her professionalism and abilities but I don't know her personally.
I would love to meet everyone and converse in person and give everyone hugs...that's the part I will miss.
And maybe I need to keep a little mystery in my life, too.
I believe $150 is an awful lot of money considering someone said that road trips used to be free. Also considering many people are rearranging their lives, spending big bucks on airline tickets and hotels and coming from so far away. These are only my personal feelings.
Like Clare, I am not a big fan of organized events (I think that's one of the reasons I'm not a cruise person). I need some structure...but not too much. I absolutely HATE name tags. I've been asked to wear one at other events and I lose it on purpose. I don't think of Cathe as a personal friend. She produces a superb product and I pay a superb price for that product. Yes, I admire her professionalism and abilities but I don't know her personally.
I would love to meet everyone and converse in person and give everyone hugs...that's the part I will miss.
And maybe I need to keep a little mystery in my life, too.
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I hate buttercup...I stand with Kathryn. So sorry DebbieH - I love the pina colada song though!!!
Clare, interesting perspective. I could add to this, I found a Cathe person VERY close to my own home which is INCREDIBLY weird considering I live in the middle of nowhere. I was sooooo excited to meet her and when we did...we had absolutely NOTHING in common except Cathe. It turned out to be a somewhat strange meeting.
I would STILL love to go on the road trip, for a gazillion reasons.
BUT, much more than being at Cathe's....I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO STAY IN LIMECATS ROOM because I think they are going to have the time of their life....they just may forget to attend the workouts!! (speculation, of course)}( }( }( }(
Briee
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I hate buttercup...I stand with Kathryn. So sorry DebbieH - I love the pina colada song though!!!
Clare, interesting perspective. I could add to this, I found a Cathe person VERY close to my own home which is INCREDIBLY weird considering I live in the middle of nowhere. I was sooooo excited to meet her and when we did...we had absolutely NOTHING in common except Cathe. It turned out to be a somewhat strange meeting.
I would STILL love to go on the road trip, for a gazillion reasons.
BUT, much more than being at Cathe's....I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO STAY IN LIMECATS ROOM because I think they are going to have the time of their life....they just may forget to attend the workouts!! (speculation, of course)}( }( }( }(
Briee
RE: From those of us who unfortunately cannot go on the...
I wish y'all could come too!
I have an idea: On July 16th everyone who isn't going on the road trip make/order pizza that night for dinner. That way we'll all be having the same dinner at least.
Corney I know!
Nadine
~~Happiness is an Attitude~~
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I wish y'all could come too!
I have an idea: On July 16th everyone who isn't going on the road trip make/order pizza that night for dinner. That way we'll all be having the same dinner at least.
Corney I know!
Nadine
~~Happiness is an Attitude~~
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=3517754&
Elaine Keller
Cathlete
I'm sort of with Clare because I am so shy when I'm included in a social event with a group of people I don't know that I would probably not have a great time. Vacations are for relaxing and I'd have a hard time doing that on a Cathe roadtrip. But I am excited about experiencing it vicariously and can't wait to hear the stories and see the pictures
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By all means, those that don't want to go shouldn't feel like they are party poopers. If you didn't want to go but then show up, I'd have to say you are a party pooper.
There are Star Wars conventions, guitar & music conventions, car shows or clubs, bike clubs. You name it. Anything that could interest people so much they'd want to enjoy a get-together with people that have the same fascination. It's a way to meet new people. I have already been lucky enough to meet 5 others that I genuinely like & appreciate. I still enjoy socializing with them almost on a daily basis & not just on the forums.
Fortunately, I am willing and able to pay for my expenses. After all, I can work as little or as much as I want depending on my financial needs. I don't have 3 or 4 kids at home to leave behind. That's the way I planned it. My DH & I feel comfortable enough to spend time away from each other, since he enjoys some of the above named conventions & I don't. Now that, would be wasting our precious vacation time if we dragged each other to places the other does not particularly enjoy.
As far as Cathe being just a person. Yes, she is, albeit a very motivational one. I meet new people every day at work, yes even healthy people, and I can't possibly say I've ever met anyone as physically amazing as Cathe. Oh and Shonie, too.
Marla
By all means, those that don't want to go shouldn't feel like they are party poopers. If you didn't want to go but then show up, I'd have to say you are a party pooper.
There are Star Wars conventions, guitar & music conventions, car shows or clubs, bike clubs. You name it. Anything that could interest people so much they'd want to enjoy a get-together with people that have the same fascination. It's a way to meet new people. I have already been lucky enough to meet 5 others that I genuinely like & appreciate. I still enjoy socializing with them almost on a daily basis & not just on the forums.
Fortunately, I am willing and able to pay for my expenses. After all, I can work as little or as much as I want depending on my financial needs. I don't have 3 or 4 kids at home to leave behind. That's the way I planned it. My DH & I feel comfortable enough to spend time away from each other, since he enjoys some of the above named conventions & I don't. Now that, would be wasting our precious vacation time if we dragged each other to places the other does not particularly enjoy.
As far as Cathe being just a person. Yes, she is, albeit a very motivational one. I meet new people every day at work, yes even healthy people, and I can't possibly say I've ever met anyone as physically amazing as Cathe. Oh and Shonie, too.
Marla
What is "vacation" all depends on your perspective;-)
Meeting Cathe is going to be fun and exciting. Meeting some of the women who's support i get on a daily basis is even better!
To each his own. (haven't we already had this conversation?)
Connie, to those of you who cannot join us, we promise to post alot of pics and report all of the fun
see you next time
jes
Meeting Cathe is going to be fun and exciting. Meeting some of the women who's support i get on a daily basis is even better!
To each his own. (haven't we already had this conversation?)
Connie, to those of you who cannot join us, we promise to post alot of pics and report all of the fun
see you next time
jes
Thanks Marla, right back at ya girlfriend! You said it all!
And to those of you who have bought stock in Kleenex/Puffs, I wish I could meet you all! Even if we don't have anything more in common than Cathe. We'll definately be thinking of you over the weekend, wishing you were there!
Nadine
~~Happiness is an Attitude~~
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And to those of you who have bought stock in Kleenex/Puffs, I wish I could meet you all! Even if we don't have anything more in common than Cathe.
We'll definately be thinking of you over the weekend, wishing you were there!Nadine
~~Happiness is an Attitude~~
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