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Lurker-girl -- are the massages limited to women only?
I personally can not stand to have anyone touch my back in any way, except my son (the son that I'm bringing with me). Ever since he was a boy, he has had the "magic hands" that relieve the tension in my back when I've had a bad day. But he has had no training or anything -- he just knows what I need to relax my muscles, and my brain trusts him enough to let him do it.
I'd like to return the favor to him -- by having him get a massage, because he's never had one, nor has any idea what a professional massage is like. On top of that, he threw his back out (kinda) yesterday while "sword-fighting" with his brother (with sticks -- the guy thing, you know). *teenagers*!!
He may not be willing to let you do it. But I thought I would ask.
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Massages are not limited to women only (just ask Jim-Me--he was one of my first lab rats, lol). Maybe your son can give me some pointers!
If he's willing to let me work on him, I'm willing to give him a massage; am I remembering correctly that he's a minor? (This won't really make a difference--we're just supposed to have permission from parents/guardians when we work on minors).
Edited to say that it may not be a good idea to work on him if his back is really out--I'll have to check on that.
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Well, we will see when we get there. Yes, he's a minor (17). However, I always forget that since he's 6'4" and 250 pounds. I figure his back will really be better by Friday -- just overexertion. FG
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So, was anyone interested in doing the zoo? Who? How many? When? I figure Sat. might be good; we'll probably have cake around 5:30 or 6, but it shouldn't be hard to get back by then, considering the zoo closes around then anyway. The train station we're by is blue line; the zoo is on the red line after it splits, so there would be a transfer. The ride on the train, with transfers, would be between 46 minutes and 1 hour 7 minutes, depending on when you caught the transfer. (You can plan this in advance at dart.org.) Or there are other options: drive all the way to the zoo, drive to a red line station and take the train from there (that's not too far, but would really just be a waste of gas, since it would take about the same amount of time), or, you know, not go.
Who wanted to go? What are you up for? Or would you just rather hang around and hang out? Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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I wasn't saying I wouldn't show up on Friday--if I want to fit all the massages in, I pretty much have to. I was just talking about the 'getting to know you game'.
Rhubarb pie and candied popcorn are quite a lure....and I'm used to carrying my own supply of chocolate with me. Posts: 74 | Registered: Apr 2005
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Really, it's a painless game! You just have to sit there and raise your hand. Really! (Okay, it's a little more involved than that. But not much. )
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On the zoo note, Dallas Zoo has a commercial that gets stuck in my head everytime I see it. I keep humming the tune. As for coming up, it won't happen unfortunately. Driving is my least favorite thing to do, so 4 hour drives don't appeal to me (which is why I only get to see my family on extended school holidays, i.e. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and Summer). Oh well.
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Note to self: when re-reading this, remember to bring a bag of rhubarb to DallasCon so you can give it to Katie.
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Well, the weather forecast has turned less dire; scattered t-storms, but lots of sun and warm weather in between. (Warm as in 80 to 95.)
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Sunscreen is a necessary if you burn at all; even if you don't usually, you might want to bring some just in case, because partial cloud cover, like we're supposed to have, and humidity, like we always do, can magnify burns.
On the same note, you probably will want either sunglasses or a brimmed hat or both.
Bring light clothing; it will be hot. But you might also want to bring an umbrella and a button-up shirt or very light sweater or sweatshirt in case it rains and the wind picks up and it feels chillier than it is at night or something.
Bring a swimsuit if there's a possiblity you will want to go swimming.
Bring food if you don't want to go out every meal, and maybe some basic cookware if you'll want it; there are kitchenettes in the rooms, and you'll have access to a fridge and sink and all that jazz. Or just bring the cookware, and you can pick food up in town.
Bring things to do that are fun as a group: games, CDs, movies (we'll have a DVD player, I don't know if there will be VCRs), maybe something else. If anyone has Scrabble Deluxe and would like to bring it, you're welcome to, but no need to bring regular Scrabble, we have that. Also, if anyone has Fluxx, please bring it!
Bring your appetite for Indian food!
If you're up for "freak the normals", you may want to bring a costume or fun to wear, weird clothes, but that's totally up to you. (I am always up for this!)
But most of all, bring yourself! We're looking forward to seeing everyone! Yay! Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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Hey - KQ -- your email with all the info gives the address to the hotel, etc. -- but what is the NAME of the hotel again? I can't remember, and I can't find the original booking thread...
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I have successfully run errands AND actually gotten -- and used -- the phone number for my non-Hatrack friend in Dallas.
Yes, that means I arranged things at the last minute (although I guess I could have waited to call until I was actually IN Dallas) . . . it's been that kind of week.
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*laugh* You can tell this cab company has picked me up before. I gave her my number, and she knew my address, name, and that I wanted to go to LAX (although how many places would someone BE going at (gah!) 5 am?).
quote:They're moving on Tuesday, so Sunday wouldn't be so good . . . but tomorrow is fine.
Okay, we can make it work. I'm sure being dropped off and picked up will work for you, right? We might need to go back to let people into your hotel room.
quote:kq, I have confirmed my flights with American, and they are from/to American gates.
That actually helps more than Terminal C; many domestic flights come into terminal C, but the name of the airline helps a lot.
Not that you're going to see this; you're gone already...
(don't worry Kama -- I'm going to wear my KamaCon shirt sometime during the weekend, just in your honor...) Posts: 9538 | Registered: Aug 2003
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And everyone who signed my t-shirt at WenchCon will not be forgotten; that's what Ems and I are wearing today. (Jeff is wearing red for higher visibility. )
And last I heard, Rivka was planning on wearing her Annie skirt. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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When we arrive, I should be wearing my Farmgirl shirt (that I made for KamaCon so people would know who I am) and MAYBE Ivygirl will be wearing her Ivygirl shirt. She doesn't like it much, so she may not.
And everyone has a new challenge -- my son (who is currently not a Hatracker) wants your input on a suitable screenname for him if he were to join Hatrack in the future. You have to kind of get to know him first, then see what you think fits.
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Hmmm. And should it have "boy" in it, or does he not want to be in the family? (Says the woman whose family has matching screennames.)
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Rivka's plane is in the air, as of 6:47 am PDT. Yay! Good thoughts for a safe flight for her.
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I tried to think of a way to simultaneously express my gladness / envy that another Hatrack gathering is occurring while pointing out that I was in on the ground floor in a witty fashion, but I can't.
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