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Post by Jackie on Jul 19, 2007 16:32:03 GMT -5
Wow...am I ever impressed, MB. Just got the NDSC conference update. What a wide array of activities for everyone...never before has this happened. I think it's terrific that there is so much to do right at the Crown Center, too, for kids not old enough to be in the Y and A. You SAID this was going to be the best NDSC ever and I think you are correct!!!
Thanks
Jackie
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Post by MB on Jul 19, 2007 17:31:58 GMT -5
We are really getting excited! We haven't forgotten the older kids! Near the stay 'n play area, we will continually offer surprises for those kids too old for stay 'n play and too young for the sibling/self-advocate group. Come to the Hyatt Exhibit Hall for things to do and friends to make.
I need to point out a few things:
1. Fritz' restaurant in the shops will deliver your hamburger by overhead train. It will drop to your table. It is another KC Landmark and very fun. You might want to try it on off-peak times as the line can be long.
2. Lydia from the food channel has two restaurants. One in NYC and one in KC! You can walk through Union Station and over to her restaurant. Ask for directions and reservations.
3. Next to Lydia's is Smokestack Bar-B-Que. The beans and the cheesy corn are not to be missed.
4. First Fridays find Crown Center to be hoppin! In the courtyard will be a free concert and cash sales. Bring your own chair (but don't miss the Crown Reception!). And First Fridays mean all the galleries in the Crossroads district (the area around Lydia's and Smokestack) are open along with street entertainment.
5. Was it Jackie that said there is a Norman Rockwell exhibit at Union Station?
6. The trips listed on the Fun Factor are still available. Contact the Down Syndrome Guild of KC at 913 384 4848.
7. Hallmark has a Visitor's Center. Ask for directions. Remember, you will be at Hallmark's headquarters.
8. There will be a convention concierge desk in both the Westin and the Hyatt Exhibit hall.
Fun! Fun! Fun!
mb
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Post by chasesmom on Jul 19, 2007 20:14:47 GMT -5
LOL Jackie..I was going to start a new thread...glad I saw this! WTG MB...I was very very impressed with my "fun fact flyer" How we are going to squeeze everything in I just don't know but I am always up for a challenge! I didn't know about the free concert!!!! Do you know what kind of music it is and what kind of entertainment are you talking about when you say there is street entertainment? I am from a small town, we dont have this kind of stuff so I am very excited! I just want to know that my date and I can dance....who is my date? Oh that's easy, it's my DIL to be, Emily  We both love music and we both love to dance and our chaperone is incapacitated. I think we are going to be needing a wheelchair for her, what are the chances of that? Oh I am soooo excited I can hardly stand it...this is really helping to keep me from thinking about the boys 24/7 hugs, Robin |
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Post by Emilysmom on Jul 19, 2007 20:17:17 GMT -5
ROFL..............I just got home and checked my email and got the NDSC newsletter, and immediately came here to the link to the newsletter so you could all see the VERY cool things that will be happening in KC. Guess I'm a bit late, huh? But WTG MB!!!!!
The Radio Disney thing is something Emily will just LOVE!
Susan
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Post by CC on Jul 19, 2007 21:28:37 GMT -5
WOW this conference sounds soooo cool. Man oh Man am I sorry I am not going  Hmmm MB do you work on them every year?? Do you know where the one next year might be and will be as fun as this sounds? I want to GO so Bad  Never ever been to one CC ~ |
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Post by MB on Jul 19, 2007 22:19:29 GMT -5
The next location will be announced at the convention. No, I do not work on them every year. The next host city will work with NDSC. I think you will be pleased with the location.
mb
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Post by momofrussell on Jul 20, 2007 6:36:39 GMT -5
It all looks like LOTS of fun.. don't know if and when we'd be able to do it all! Can't WAIT , CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
A.
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Post by chasesmom on Jul 20, 2007 8:13:10 GMT -5
Well A....we're a gang remember? We always do things as such remember? just consider this the same as all of our Ohio, chicago, Kty/Ind trips, meaning...we have to do Friday night free concert and street entertainment together!!!! I just know Kevin, Russell and the girls will be up for it so you have no choice but to follow along we'll make it our unomas family get together night and I'll be in charge of dancing...that consists of harrassing everyone til they get up and dance ;D , even Q said she is up for dancing, she is bringing a pain patch and her and I and Emily are going to show you how it is done...we are the bomb (LOLOL with the hokey pokey, the chicken and the twist)ROFL!!!!! No...I have NOT been drinking, stop that!!!! I am just so excited to see you, it has been two years, the longest ever!!!! Connie...bring those dance feet! Everyone else too! MB....I can't wait to experience what you call beans and cheesy corn, never ever heard of it Does anyone know if our sweet Donnita is coming, has anyone heard from her at all? That would put the cherry on top of the sundae! hugs, Robin |
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Post by momofrussell on Jul 20, 2007 8:20:50 GMT -5
Oh... I'd be up for dancing.. always! I LOVE DANCING!! I'll have to have Regan put some of Russell's songs on her Ipod and bring her speakers...! We can do the Cha Cha Slide! LOL ;D I don't know if Donnita is going but I don't think so I WISH THOUGH!!!! Donnita... you could always just drive in and hang out!  A. |
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Post by laurasmom on Jul 20, 2007 15:25:47 GMT -5
Okay, I missed this email from NDSC when I was deleting the 1,153 emails I had received while I have been out of town. Glad I didn't delete this one! Oh my goodness.......how much fun is this going to be! I kept scrolling and scrolling down the email, and the fun just kept coming!
MB, y'all have done a superb job, can't wait until August! And I can't wait to meet the other Uno Maser's!!
Sharon
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Post by Emilysmom on Jul 20, 2007 22:52:37 GMT -5
Yes.....Donnita, Come to KC and stay with me and Robin!!!! We'd love to see you!
Susan
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Post by CC on Jul 20, 2007 23:38:08 GMT -5
"The next host city will work with NDSC. I think you will be pleased with the location." Hmmm MB ~ now you have me curious, could it be maybe in NJ, NY, CT or PA, or better yet in FL by Disney Hmmmm LOLOL K, I will wait to find out CC ~ |
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Post by MB on Jul 21, 2007 7:08:13 GMT -5
Sorry CC. Mum's the word until the convention.
mb
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Post by Connie on Jul 21, 2007 9:43:28 GMT -5
The rumors I've heard on another site is it in Boston but I don't know these people....they could just be stirring the pot!!!
MB....Thanks again for all your hard work!!!
Robin....I don't dance!!!
Connie
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Post by chasesmom on Jul 21, 2007 15:05:51 GMT -5
Connie aka Constance Anne...it is your civic duty as a parent to teach Griffin how to dance so he can dance with the girls at school dances!!! Do you want him to be a wall flower?  So you need to dance with us missy! And the rumor I heard was it was going to be in DC next year. I dont hold much stock in rumors...I'll wait and see...very patiently, sighhhhhhhhhh  LOL hugs, Robin |
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We both love music and we both love to dance and our chaperone is incapacitated. I think we are going to be needing a wheelchair for her, what are the chances of that? Oh I am soooo excited I can hardly stand it...this is really helping to keep me from thinking about the boys 24/7
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
&&Mommy to Griffin (96), Gray (97) Collin (00) enhanced and Lauren (02) the little princess.
So you need to dance with us missy!
LOL