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Author Message Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 201 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 03:40 pm:    come on now don't be shy...ok, I'll be there, and I may actually attend a few events, seminars, tradeshow events, etc., just look for the overweight, graying, Architect turned specwriter with double baggey eyes and the CSI badge that says in big huge letters "JEROME"... fun, fun, fun!!!see ya all in Vegas. John Bunzick, CCS, CCCA Senior Member Username: bunzick Post Number: 495 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 03:41 pm:    I will be there, with my 4specs polo shirt. Brett M. Wilbur CSI, CDT, AIA Senior Member Username: brett Post Number: 106 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 03:44 pm:    Damn Jerome, except for the name on the badge, I might mistake you for me. Ha, ha. I'll be there, can't wait. Doug Frank FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: doug_frank_ccs Post Number: 144 Registered: 06-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 03:47 pm:    I'll be there (look for the yellow vest covered with pins and buttons). Mitch Miller,AIA ,CSI,CCS Senior Member Username: m2architek Post Number: 74 Registered: 02-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 03:55 pm:    I will be there....4 specs polo shirt on Wednesday, umbrella hat Don Harris CSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA Senior Member Username: don_harris Post Number: 57 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 03:58 pm:    Me too, with shirt. Jonathan M. Miller, soon to be 'F'CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, AIA, NCARB (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 03:54 pm:    Coming in Thursday where I'll be going right into the trade show. I can't miss my April Fools chance at adding an 'F' to my CSI! G. Wade Bevier, CSI, CCS, LEED-AP Senior Member Username: wbevier Post Number: 6 Registered: 07-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:00 pm:    I'll be there and I have my shirt for Wednesday as well... Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 202 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:00 pm:    Ok, I understand the yellow vest, but what the h___ is an umbrella hat? Robin E. Snyder Senior Member Username: robin Post Number: 39 Registered: 08-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:01 pm:    I will be there, with my new assistant/trainee - it's her first convention - don't ya'll scare her off - I need her!!! Coming in Monday nite and staying all week. Mitch Miller,AIA ,CSI,CCS Senior Member Username: m2architek Post Number: 75 Registered: 02-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:12 pm:    emal me direct and I will forward you a picture of an umbrella hat! Richard Baxter, AIA, CSI Senior Member Username: rbaxter Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:18 pm:    I'll be there all week for my first convention. I'll be the big tall guy wandering around like he doesn't know where he is. Ron Beard CCS Senior Member Username: rm_beard_ccs Post Number: 113 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:27 pm:    I might suggest this group adopt the SCIP booth as a gathering place to meet each other, continue any off-line discussions, and/or to leave messages. I think we can arrange for a message board for this discussuion group there for those who are looking to meet specific members. Ron PS: Umbrella and propeller hats are OK but you have to stand by the booth next to us. PSS: Suggestion for Consideration: SCIP membership is now available to in-house specifiers through the newly adopted affiliate membership category. Margaret G. Chewning FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: presbspec Post Number: 90 Registered: 01-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:31 pm:    OK I want to know where to get the 4Specs Polo shirt! Can I get it in green to go with my frogs? And I'll be there too, I'm so ready! Anne Whitacre, CCS CSI Senior Member Username: awhitacre Post Number: 317 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:32 pm:    I'm coming in on Monday, but somehow I missed the yellow 4psecs shirt... (another soon to be "F". I have been assured that this is one thing that "won't stay in Vegas".) Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 203 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:43 pm:    You see I never pursued the polo shirt offer from Colin cause I assumed that there was no XXL sizes avail, besides I prefer to wear obnoxious, but cute and thoughtfully provoking shirts at conventions and other public gatherings.... Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 204 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:45 pm:    BTW, this will be my first convention where I have come out of the closet as a specwriter, rather than hiding behind the Architect label. William C. Pegues, FCSI, CCS Senior Member Username: wpegues Post Number: 562 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 04:57 pm:    I will be there William George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA Senior Member Username: geverding Post Number: 138 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:12 pm:    Overweight…check; graying…check; CSI badge…check; polo shirt…check; new SCIP affiliate beanie…check Well, I guess I'm ready for the convention. Hope to meet you all there. Doug Brinley AIA CSI CDT CCS Senior Member Username: dbrinley Post Number: 183 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:13 pm:    I'll be the stick-in-the-mud who gets a free shirt from Colin (it's a nice shirt but I don't deserve it) and then fails to show up! G. Wade Bevier, CSI, CCS, LEED-AP Senior Member Username: wbevier Post Number: 7 Registered: 07-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:16 pm:    I just joined SCIP as an affiliate and they didn't tell me about the beanie... Is that with or without the propellor? Lynn Javoroski CSI CCS LEED AP SCIP Affiliate Senior Member Username: lynn_javoroski Post Number: 316 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:24 pm:    I, too, received my shirt from Colin and won't be in Vegas, but I've promised to wear it to our region convention at the end of May in Winnipeg. I'll help wake up the Canadian contingent. And as a new SCIP affiliate, I don't have my beanie, my umbrella hat, or my propeller hat - probably just as well! Y'all have a great time - congratulations to the future "F" CSIers - I'll be clinking champagne glasses in spirit. Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 205 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:43 pm:    What Beanie? I actually have all my hair, no bald spots here, the only thing going for me amongst my peers, so I seldom wear hats, accept when I'm out fishing. David Axt, AIA, CCS, CSI Senior Member Username: david_axt Post Number: 638 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:45 pm:    I will be there with bells on! Well not really bells. (BTW, Aren't you guys going to wish me happy birthday today?) Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 206 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:50 pm:    Cudos David, and many more!!! Helaine K. (Holly) Robinson CSI CCS CCCA Senior Member Username: hollyrob Post Number: 221 Registered: 07-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 05:57 pm:    See you all there! Just look for a short fat woman with curly dark hair shot with silver, thick glasses and one hearing aid! Melissa J. Aguiar, CSI, CCS, MAI, SCIP Senior Member Username: melissaaguiar Post Number: 33 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 06:03 pm:    Hey all spec friends!!!! I am sooo excited about seeing all you guys and gals again in Vegas!!! I will be arriving in Vegas on Tuesday and I will be sporting my fav new shirt on Wednesday as well. I look forward to all the endless meetings and great social gatherings. Hear me now and listen to me later Vegas first timers. Size is deceiving in Vegas. Really. I mean it. It might look like you can walk a couple of blocks to get to your destination, but it ends up being a 40 minute walk! Mirage. Mirage. Mirage. The land is so flat and the buildings are so huge that it causes your brain to think "Oh that is just right there - I can walk there - instead of paying 10 bucks for a taxi." 40 minutes later your laying on the sidewalk out of breath and praying for one of those exterior hotel water misters. Please take my advise. Use taxis when possible! Also - this goes without saying every year, but just in case, ladies, please wear flats or sneakers. You will be on your feet a lot!!! Unless you prefer walking the convention floor in heels all day long. Tired feet! Not for me. Melissa Aguiar Phil Kabza Senior Member Username: phil_kabza Post Number: 162 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 06:07 pm:    I'll be there - with 4Specs shirt and membership check for SCIP. It'll be my first week as an independent consultant. Great start - friends and colleagues, casinos, and $3,000 in overhead expenses before I generate any billings! Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 207 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 06:10 pm:    Ok, so can any of you LV regulars recommend a good breakfast joint? And what's this with all the buffets, I'm on a diet (for the rest of my life)? Marc C Chavez Senior Member Username: mchavez Post Number: 143 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 06:46 pm:    I'm on it! Shirt in hand (actually on back) Hey what about these beanies! I want one with a propeller (and one without for formal ocassions.) Brett M. Wilbur CSI, CDT, AIA Senior Member Username: brett Post Number: 108 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 07:41 pm:    I have my shirt too. Hat? Mine is pointy and I have to wear it when they make me sit in the corner. Breakfast? I think the Mirage has an awesome breakfast buffet. All you can eat, with shrimp, crab legs, bottomless mimosa's!! Yummmm. And Phil, $3,000 bucks? You high roller you. Is that for the black jack table? Me? I'll be at the Texas Hold-em table. (Only during non-convention hours of course) John Guill Senior Member Username: johng Post Number: 10 Registered: 07-2005 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 08:41 pm:    I will come too. New SCIP affliate, tall fat guy, thick dark glasses, looks like Garrison Keillor (worse for him), working on shaggy gray hair, 4Specs shirt (thank you Colin). I am adding a sign for the back... "Kick Me, I am on SPUTT". If SCIP offered propellor beanies, I'd buy one. George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA Senior Member Username: geverding Post Number: 139 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 09:09 pm:    Hey,I was just kidding about the SCIP beanies, but with all the new affiliates who have posted here expressing interest in one, maybe they should jump on the idea as a marketing tool. David R. Combs, CSI, CCS, CCCA Senior Member Username: davidcombs Post Number: 113 Registered: 08-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:03 pm:    I, too, will be attending, blue shirt and all (thanks Colin). Looking forward to meeting all the contributors to the Discussion Forum, to finally put faces to all the names. Safe travels, everyone. Ralph Liebing, RA, CSI Senior Member Username: rliebing Post Number: 336 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 07:19 am:    I always wondered what happened when those vastly experienced, professional looking spec writer broke loose and became unshackled and got away from their cubes. It is hard to imagine all those "very professional posters" in the array noted above, but I guess fun exists in all at some level. Not sure this is a pretty picture-- but it sure sounds like fun. Safe travel all-- and good luck at the tables [food and otherwise], the wheels, and slots. Sincere congratulations to the wonderfully accomplished new FCSIers. Sincerely, Those stoking the home fires PS. Not that I am any sort of guru, but you might check my piece about Vegas on the SpecReflections section of Press Room on the CSI web site, just as a precaution before you set sail. George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA Senior Member Username: geverding Post Number: 140 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 09:55 am:    Ralph- Look for the "Spec Writers Gone Wild" video, sure to be advertised on late night TV next month. George Lynn Javoroski CSI CCS LEED AP SCIP Affiliate Senior Member Username: lynn_javoroski Post Number: 318 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:02 am:    definitely NOT a pretty picture - don't let small children view it! Ralph Liebing, RA, CSI Senior Member Username: rliebing Post Number: 338 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:03 am:    George-- you devil, you!!! But hey, the vast majority of the members won't or can't make Vegas so this could be a source of some real revenue-- and with a sequel every year! 'Course from what has been expressed above, we may have daily "film at 11"! Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP Senior Member Username: lazarcitec Post Number: 208 Registered: 05-2003 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 02:01 pm:    Ralph Words of wisdom, to consider, won't be gambling in Vegas, but than every day seems to be a gamble of some kind. Okay, well I'm off tomorrow at 5AM as I have to fly to Fresno first and than will be driving across to Vegas - crazy, I know, but my wife and I don't get much quality time unless we are in a car driving...haven't yet figured out how to write specs while driving across country....I expect to meet all you SCIPers first on Tuesday and than everyone else on Wed-Friday, will look for the blue 4specs shirts, the crazy hats, beanies, and oh yeah the guy with the yellow vest...if anything it should be interesting. Tracy Van Niel Senior Member Username: tracy_van_niel Post Number: 164 Registered: 04-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 03:26 pm:    It looks like I'll be joining Lynn (not at her conference) but in supporting 4Specs from afar since Colin so graciously gave me a shirt as well, even though I will not be able to attend the convention this year. Looking forward to hearing the scoop about new products, issues, and, of course, the Annual Meeting. Lynn Javoroski CSI CCS LEED AP SCIP Affiliate Senior Member Username: lynn_javoroski Post Number: 320 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 03:32 pm:    You're all invited, you know. Just go to http://www.csi-northcentralregion.org/ and click on the link for Red River Rendezvous. Doug Frank FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: doug_frank_ccs Post Number: 145 Registered: 06-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 03:38 pm:    Tracy, what a shame you won't be there to see your Dad receive his Honorary membership. We will all be sure to clap and cheer a little extra long and loud for you! Ralph Liebing, RA, CSI Senior Member Username: rliebing Post Number: 345 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 04:13 pm:    Good trip, ALL!!!! AFTER THE FAT LADY SINGS..................... by Ralph Liebing, RA, CSI Cincinnati, OH As they strike the displays and pack them in their innovative crates, sweep the floors, and pull down the bunting; as the Vegas airport sees the last of propeller hats, CSI and 4Specs golf shirts and serious looking outsiders [perhaps lighter in the wallet but vicariously “owning” a piece of Vegas!], what can we expect? Well, Frank Gehry will have pontificated, and shown the future [as he sees it], and the new Fellows will return their rented tuxes and pack away their formal dresses, and the members will overload their flights with stacks of literature, full tummies and shiny CDs. But what will be carried away in the minds, hearts, and determinations of the conventioneers? Will organizational peace been, not declared, but truly re-installed? Will factions find satisfaction? Will chapter officers, and the other shakers-and-movers be re-invigorated, seeking to find and meet new challenges, to advance the profession, the membership AND the organization? Will there be a series of new, truly new, resolutions [in addition to the traditional, tried and true annual declarations of ,“Therefore, Be It.....”] which suggest, direct, foster and accomplish new directions, new ventures, new efforts, revamping, streamlining, expanding, and renewal of in-place programs? Will organizational myopia be placed on a curing and healing path, leading to a future and better image, wider service, increased inclusion, and, well, just a better organization overall? Listen carefully! Beneath the throbbing of idling car engines, the incessant chatter of people, the laughter, the music, the utter cacophony, you may hear........... “We truly hope so”!!!! NO! Wait! There it is, coming clearer and stronger-- another voice saying..................... “We have confidence in the professionalism of our membership, and we KNOW that some good things were done, and others will be pursued at the grassroots and chapter levels. Some may be a little disappointed, because perfect we’re not—but successful in convention, we are”!!! Dave Metzger Senior Member Username: davemetzger Post Number: 157 Registered: 07-2001 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 05:40 pm:    I'll be there--the distinguished-looking silver-haired SCIP treasurer, trailed by people lining up to give him their money to join SCIP! Doug Brinley AIA CSI CDT CCS Senior Member Username: dbrinley Post Number: 186 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 05:42 pm:    Dave - do you go by the 'handle' Silver Foxx or what? Don Harris CSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA Senior Member Username: don_harris Post Number: 58 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 05:43 pm:    Pied Piper, maybe? Anne Whitacre, CCS CSI Senior Member Username: awhitacre Post Number: 318 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 05:57 pm:    Dave does have a sporty little car... and those riding heeled cowboy boots... Stephen J. andros Senior Member Username: grenspecwriter Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 07:07 pm:    Which day are we supposed to wear the polo shirts? Wednesday? Thursday? Margaret G. Chewning FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: presbspec Post Number: 91 Registered: 01-2003 Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 09:36 pm:    Ralph, Altho' I, like my colleagues above, am looking forward to enjoying the fun, friendships and comaraderie to be had at convention, you remind us that it is also a time to generate new ideas and plan as we charge off into the next year after we go home. It is also a time to possibly have the grassroots of our organization express the direction, we as members want our organization to take. May your vision for the events to take place next week come true and we (quarrelsome tho' we may be at times) come together as the family of CSI can be at its best. Thank you for starting us off on a positive note! Julie Root Senior Member Username: julie_root Post Number: 51 Registered: 02-2004 Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 11:56 am:    I will be there with the 4specs shirt on. I am a Senior Project Architect from CA thinking seriously about coming out of the spec writer closet and look forward to much inspiration from all of you. Anita Herrick AIA/CSI/SCIP (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 06:11 pm:    I will also be there with my 4specs shirt on on Wednesday. Will anyone else have a "red" tie? Nathan Woods, CCCA Senior Member Username: nwoods Post Number: 77 Registered: 08-2005 Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 06:39 pm:    "Will anyone else have a "red" tie?" Only on my hotel room door! :-) David R. Combs, CSI, CCS, CCCA Senior Member Username: davidcombs Post Number: 115 Registered: 08-2004 Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 05:42 am:    Way to go, Julie! We look forward to welcoming you to "the dark side." (Resistance is futile; you WILL be assimilated.) Hans W. Meier, FCSI, Honorary Member of CSI Advanced Member Username: hans_w_meier Post Number: 5 Registered: 07-2005 Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 06:05 pm:    I'll be there, but for Wednesday only, to visit with old friends and, hopefully, meet some new ones at the Grace party. It will be a great pleasure for me and I'm really looking forward to it, even though I have no 4specs shirt. Hans Ronald L. Geren, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, MAI Senior Member Username: specman Post Number: 223 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 07:17 pm:    I'll be there, too, along with my new 4Specs shirt. I never expected to get back in the States in time to attend, so it'll be a treat to meet everyone. Dave M. - I promised to send you my SCIP dues a while back when I was overseas, but I couldn't find my checkbook -- but, guess what I found when I was packing to leave? I'll stop by the booth and drop off this year's dues...and next year's (just in case). Happy traveling! Tomas Mejia, CCS, CCCA, LEED Senior Member Username: tmejia Post Number: 28 Registered: 09-2003 Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 01:13 pm:    Just made some reservations so I will be there. Hope there is room for me at the SCIP lunch and afternoon discussion? Tommy Richard L Matteo, AIA, CSI, CCS Senior Member Username: rlmat Post Number: 152 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 03:54 pm:    I'll be there - driving up from southern CA tomorrow (Newport Beach)and leaving Saturday. Didn't sign up for SCIP Luncheon or Dinner as I don't know what time I'll get there. I'll be wearing my 4Specs shirt on Wednesday.