sjogren's seminar

[RobinBat]

FYI: There is a Seminar on Feb.20,2010 in Tampa Florida
I have registered to go, anyone else here on the boards going? Would love to meet some of my cyper buddies!

For info on seminar: www.sjogrens.org


Robin

[Blue Kat]

I wish I could!  I'm over on the East Coast of FL, but the 20th is my aunt's 84th birthday and she's in a nursing home so I feel I need to be there for her special day...   

[Rhonda]

Man.. it's $65 per person to attend!  I have to think about that. But I'd love to go!

[lindaneall]

We are still planning on going.  You won't miss us.  My husband is 6'8" (tall and thin) and stands out in a crowd .  I praise the Lord for my tall husband. I have zero sense of direction, and it is such a wonderful feeling to spot him so easily when we are out somewhere.

We are not staying in the hotel, but driving down from Orlando early that a.m. 

Please come up and introduce yourself.  I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Linda

[sdt kim]

thank you for posting this! i go to usf so i'll be there!

[eyeamdry]

We are still planning on going.  You won't miss us.  My husband is 6'8" (tall and thin) and stands out in a crowd .  I praise the Lord for my tall husband. I have zero sense of direction, and it is such a wonderful feeling to spot him so easily when we are out somewhere.

Oh, Linda.......that is so wonderful!  I am 5'1" and my hubby a little taller, but he's lost a few inches too.  Daughter is 5'2" and with the 3 of us, we don't stand a chance getting through a crowd.  We are ignored when in a stadium going to the concession etc.   Guys standing behind us will look over our head and give the clerk a wink and holler "2 beers, hon" and then I say to the clerk........"I was here first........ and start to talk a little louder.  It usually works.

When my daughter has had a tall b.f. in the past it has made going places a little better.  Lucy

[ohiolady]

What is the time?  I'm about 50 minutes from Tampa and have been to USF for treatment.

Thanks,

Anna

[RobinBat]

Wow, looks like a bunch of us in the area. Will have to set up somewhere and a time to all meet. I vote for by Linda's Hubby as he is easiest to find!
Either that or we all need to figure out something else. I also will be coming in the am as only about 30 minutes away. Any suggestions?
Robin

[Rhonda]

I really want to come- but boy the $130 is going to be a little steep... I'm just about 45 minutes away though so it would be a shame to miss out on it with it being so close.....

[Joy Cox]

Hey Robin, You folks are in for a treat!!!! Am looking at the Seminar Topics and Speakers... sounds terrific in the Moisture Seekers.

This idea all started in April 2002 in Atlanta. Was fortunate to be able to attend. I stood in awe at all the Sjoggies that stood up in the convention hall... when not one had I met in the 7 yrs. having been diagnosed with Sjogrens.

Oh, just to be in Tampa and bask in the warmth and beauty of the blue waters and watch the waves roll.  


I'll be thinking of all you on February 20th. Have a blast and get lots of 'freebies' from the sponsors!  

[RobinBat]

Joy,
We will think of you...Sunshine has been around but still chilly here, we have had a cool winter, nothing like you all get, which is why I live down here!!!!LOL!!!
I could never deal with the cold, my hands have stillnot recovered from this flare(started in Oct) I am still swollen and sore, really cramping my style as the saying goes...my dexterity is shot and damm they just hurt! I am so over this! Been on Methotrexate and Pred. but not helping. They even upped the Pred again...didnt change anything this time. I think I am getting imune to it, is that possible?

Ok, got to get moving, off to visit my grandson this afternoon, he just turned 5! Have to get my "chores" done first!

Robin

[wen.uk]

I wish !!!!!!

It would be lovely to meet you all and in such warmer climes too, but you'll have to tell us all about it when you've been. Hope you all have a fantastic time.
Wen x

[RobinBat]

To any of you coming to Tampa, I will be there look for me....Hope to meet my cyper buddies...
Robin

[lindaneall]

Yes, I am looking forward to meeting you all, too.  Again, please look for my nice tall husband (6'8").  We will be easy to spot....at least while we're standing