NEW HubCamp Dates - HubCamp is coming to a city near you!

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   We've finally established HubCamp dates and locations for the next couple of months - check out the lineup:
   
   HubCamp Dates
   November 14th: HubCamp Hollywood 3:00-6:00pm
   January 16th: HubCamp NYC 3:00-6:00pm
   February 24th: HubCamp Atlanta  6:00-9:00pm
   February 26th: HubCamp Miami 3:00-6:00pm
   March 10th: HubCamp Dallas   6:00-9:00pm
   March 12th: HubCamp Houston  3:00-6:00pm
   April 14th: HubCamp DC  6:00-9:00pm
   April 16th: HubCamp Philadelphia  3:00-6:00pm
   May 15th: HubCamp Boston  3:00-6:00pm
   June 5th: HubCamp Chicago  3:00-6:00pm
   July 31st: HubCamp London  3:00-6:00pm
   August: More potential UK / British Isles / Europe locations TBA
   
   For more information on HubCamp, visit http://hubpages.com/help/hubcamp
   
   If you're interested in attending, RSVP on Meetup here: http://www.meetup.com/HubCamp/
   
   We hope you can make it! 
   
   Also, so you know, these locations were selected based on our estimations of hubber population density in the area.  For those of you who do not live nearby, we'll make alternatives available soon

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      Just_Rodneyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Suppose we in the Southern Hemisphere will have a long wait. It does take a lot of time to cross the equator.

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   RedElfposted 12 years ago

   Nope, Simone - not one darn city anywhere near me
   ...but, Holy Hotel-room, Batman - these are gonna be some busy and well-traveled Hubbers!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Daaaaaww!! GRRR!!!!  Perhaps you should just visit us in SF.  That'd be AWESOME.

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   girly_girl09posted 12 years ago

   I think the date for Boston is my finals week. But I can't remember...hopefully I can make it!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I hope so too!!!  Heck, it might even be a decent study break?

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   frogdroppingposted 12 years ago

   I don't live in London, not even close but if I have enough notice I will happily travel down. I can have a night in the city, bring my bloke too. HP stuff will probably send him daft so he can drink quietly in a corner
   
   You gonna stick with the Sunday?

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yep; Sunday's the plan, though we might be doing some other UK cities right before or after, depending on how things pan out, so we might end up a bit closer - we're still hammering out the UK tour, so stay tuned for more details

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         shazwellynposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Im tuning!

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   WryLiltposted 12 years ago

   Lies! It says "A city near you."
   
   *Sits and waits for the announcement of Australian hubcamp dates.*

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Australia is HARD!!!  It's certainly an option for the future- if we can be sure enough hubbers would come to  make it worth it >_<

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         ross670dawposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Australia is eeeasy, just make a date and place, we'll be there. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, makes little difference to me, I'll travel to a Hubcamp anywhere, I'm sure other Aussies would be glad too as well. Let's not forget the Kiwi hubbers either, they might travel to Aus.
         Go on Simone, I dare ya, give us a go, would be a good opportunity to increase the Aussie presence on Hubpages.
         
         How many of us are there here at the moment anyway?

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            Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            It's hard to calculate, since we don't ask for people's locations upon signup @_@
            We're working on it though! And in the meantime, we''ll provide resources remotely

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               Just_Rodneyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Yep, as I thought they do not want to cross over to South Africa, OZ or New Zealand all to far off.

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                  Kangaroo_Jaseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  I reckon that all of us Aussies and Kiwis need to get our collective butts happening much more with Hubs that earn MONEY, THEN we can ALL hire a plane and hit one of the US cities for 2011 or 2012.
                  
                  That would be fun and it would be an Australian & Kiwi invasion!!!
                  
                  I would just have to remember no George W jokes made with a Southern accent when I get to customs........

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                     wavegirl22posted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     KJ - have that plane fly into JFK in NY and not only can you make all the George W jokes you want, but I'll even pick you up at the airport - Of course before we hit the Hub Camp, you will have to watch an entire NY Jet or Giant game with me

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                        Kangaroo_Jaseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        WG,
                        
                        What an awesome idea, due to the fact for two reasons.
                        
                        1. I have never been to the USA
                        2. Therefore, I have never had the opportunity to attend an NFL or divisional equivalent in any way, shape or form.

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                           Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           And then you can make a four hour drive to MA and we'll buy you a pizza (but no sports, sorry)

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                              Kangaroo_Jaseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                              Four hour drive, wow, I thought it was closer, like 2 hours (learn something new everyday)
                              
                              Now I hear that pizza's in NY are pretty awesome as well. Mind you a little bit of a shame that the Boston HubCamp is in May, if it was Labor day weekend, could have dovetailed in attendance for the Tanglewood Jazz Festival too!

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                                 Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                                 Well, MA borders New York on its Western side.  We used to have a place in the Berkshires and the New York State line was a few feet from the rear door of our trailer.
                                 
                                 But we are in Eastern MA and NYC to here is 4 hours, give or take.

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      jamesroy11143posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah it is "A city near you." not in your city... it is near. I am also waiting for hubcamp in my city

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   Nell Roseposted 12 years ago

   Yeah! I will get my posh frock ready! ha ha I will definitely try to get to the London one! I only live about an hour away!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      YAY!!!

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   Lisa HWposted 12 years ago

   Hey - Boston!  Now that one I might be able to get too.    (I know this is pathetic, but these days I pretty much don't go anywhere farther than Mass or NH.     )
   
   
   OK - I just signed up as interested.  How weird to imagine maybe seeing real people, instead of just names.   

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hurray! So glad you signed up!! 
      And if I were in Mass, especially in Amherst where I had some friends, I wouldn't much feel like going anywhere else EITHER!  It's so beautiful there ToT

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   CASE1WORKERposted 12 years ago

   just signed up for London!
   Just thinking out loud- by then my adsence revenue might pay the train fare!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah!! Nice!!!

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   Lily Roseposted 12 years ago

   Yay!  So glad HubCamp is coming to the east coast and only a few minutes away - I signed up!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, I'm so glad you're signed up!!  Hurray for east coast HubCamps!!!

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    waynetposted 12 years ago

    Excellent, I shall be organizing trains and will arrive early, because I've never shopped in London before so I might just do some shopping before....jolly good idea!
    
    London here I come....er next year!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Ooooh.... shopping in London - jolly good idea indeed!  We're looking forward to meeting you in person at HubCamp XD

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       quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Start packing now!

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    jimmythejockposted 12 years ago

    You guys are coming to the UK, I cant wait to meet you.
    I will certainly be there.....jimmy

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       wavegirl22posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Jimmy, And to think I thought you were a shoe in for NY
       
       Maybe we should just sign up for Sufi grrk isle. . for sure we know the ooze will be flowing!

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    Sufidreamerposted 12 years ago

    London next year night be doable, depending on the price of flights, as I could tie it in with a visit home
    
    Unless, of course, you fancy a Hubcamp held on a Greek beach

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       shazwellynposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       The flights are probably cheaper than the train fares! lol

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       OMG HubCamp on a Greek beach.  YESH PLZ.

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          MPG Narrativesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Ditto!

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    paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

    
    
    "HP is coming to a city near you!"

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hey - it's against the rules to photograph the HubMobile!!!!

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       Lisa HWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I don't think you'll be finding any parking for that Hubmobile in, or anywhere near, Boston.   

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          Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Aw, shucks howdy. What kind of backward town is Boston, anyhow???

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             Lisa HWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Not really backward - just all buildings, no space for parking.     There's always illegal parking, though.   

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          Pcunixposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          That podlike thing on top MAKES parking spaces.

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    MPG Narrativesposted 12 years ago

    Hey London could be possible, I might be over there at that time next year! I hope Unless you get down to Oz soon.

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    frogdroppingposted 12 years ago

    I think Wayne should offer hospitality to Sufi. Be a good match. Travelling down the way, yapping about footy, beer and other manly past times.
    
    Be interesting to see if a Yorkshireman and a Lancastrian can cope with the county rivalry
    
    Simone - have you guys figured a Northern city yet? Manchester is rather cosmopolitan

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Indeed it is! We have yet to discuss the rest of our UK hit list, but Manchester is definitely a candidate.

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          waynetposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          OOh Manchester will be closer!!

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             Spacey Graceyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             - Not to me. I don't wanna be the only one I know in London.

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    knowitallofnone87posted 12 years ago

    I guess living in NYC DOES have its advantages! You will most likely see me there
    
    ...and, um...what IS hupcamp exactly? o_O

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Oh, fabulous! HubCamp is an in-person meeting of hubbers where we teach tips and tricks on how to improve your online writing and hubbing skills.  Good fun, it is! Hope you can make it.

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       Madison22posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       It sure does, awesome!

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    Mighty Momposted 12 years ago

    Is there a limit to the number of Hub Camps one can attend?
    I've been planning a trip back to Boston for ages. This might just be the impetus I need.
    And I could meet you, LisaHW!

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       Lisa HWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Might Mom, I'd like that.   

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hahaa, of COURSE not!! We'd be so happy to see you again!

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    RNMSNposted 12 years ago

    hey we need one in Tucson!!Please?

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    nasus loopsposted 12 years ago

    Yeh, one in London, shame I will not be able to travel there.   You never know perhaps another uk date will come up a little nearer home.
    
    Thanks hubpages for arranging all these hubcamps, it is great even if I can't make it to one.

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       adrienne2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Awesome! Glad to see Chicago on the list.

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    Aficionadaposted 12 years ago

    Yeh!  Chicago is farther than I'd like, but doable, and I like the idea that I might reach payout by then to pay for gas money.  On the other hand, if you hold one in Tucson, I might fly out and stay with family.  I'm staying tuned too!

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    Michael Willisposted 12 years ago

    Dallas is close enough to drive. I will have to make plans for the event in March.

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       donotfearposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       
       Only about 4 1/2 hours for you, Michael. Good deal. I'll see you there.

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          Michael Willisposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I will look forward to that.  Now if we can get ATexan there as well.

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             donotfearposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             
             I agree....of course, he's no longer "A Texan" here. He's now Buck Steiner. But he got permanently banned from the forums so I'm not too sure he'll want to frolick with Hubstaff, but ya never know. We'll hafta email him & find out. Once we know where it's gonna be, we can start the planning process.  Let's try to get everyone from the Arklatex to be there! Including Buck!  Then there's Pretty Darkhorse...she's around Dallas somewhere.  The Austin people could come, too.
             Well, it will be something to look forward to...

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    gracenotesposted 12 years ago

    Simone,
    I will be excited to attend the session in Dallas in March!

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    Zsuzsy Beeposted 12 years ago

    How about some Toronto dates Simone? when-ever they might be, sign me up I'll be there (that almost sounds like the lyrics of a song)

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       We're researching Canada right now - and Toronto is definitely a candidate, though we're probably not going to schedule something for some time, since we've got so many coming up as it is... I'll be sure to keep you posted though!

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    Paula7928posted 12 years ago

    Hi, will you have a hubcamp in Michigan, or nothern Ohio?  I just made my first hub  http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Plant-Pe … -And-Roots    Would like to learn how to improve the score.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Great hub! The score will improve on its own, and though we're not going to be in your area particularly soon, check out this helpful online version: http://learningcenter.hubpages.com/category/hubcamp/

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    Spacey Graceyposted 12 years ago

    Simone - thanks for remembering the UK hubbers

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    Hmrjmr1posted 12 years ago

    Looking forward to seeing you in Atlanta!

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    febriedethanposted 12 years ago

    How about hubbers from Asia? like me? is there any chance to do the hub camp in Asia? like Singapore or Jakarta

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    donotfearposted 12 years ago

    I'm already in for Dallas. It's a good central location for a lot of us. In addition, DFW has connecting flights to all major cities.

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    mendoza_74posted 12 years ago

    I'm in the uk. Great to see you are considering other UK venues for other hubcamps; I live in the north of england and hoping you can get something up by Manchester / Birmingham / Liverpool.

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    CMHypnoposted 12 years ago

    Looks like London is going to be a popular HubCamp.
    
    Anyone up for lunch first?
    
    Then again, I could always be tempted to Sufi's Greek beach - as long as the retsina is on ice!

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    CASE1WORKERposted 12 years ago

    as soon as everyone has figured out where we are all going, i reckon lunch at least- or maybe dinner after in case we fall asleep after too much to eat at lunch?

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    snakebabyposted 12 years ago

    Where is it in Boston? I hate going to boston, no parking space, wish could be here in my small town

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       We're still working out a venue, so stay posted!  We're trying to settle on locations that are closest to the largest amount of people

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          snakebabyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Find a place with easy parking, please!

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    TonyShepardposted 12 years ago

    Dallas WOOT WOOT!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yeaah!!!!

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    DrumsAcousticMuseposted 12 years ago

    You guys need to come to michigan! as fun as it is to chat with my fellow hubbers online, i would love to meet some in person! might be able to make it down to chicago though...

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Noted! We hope you can make it to Chicago though ^^

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    Peggy Wposted 12 years ago

    I'm excited!  Thanks for putting Houston, Texas on the list!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Our pleasure!  Can't wait to meet you!

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    Anna Marie Bowmanposted 12 years ago

    I should be moving back to IL in time to go to the one in Chicago!! YAY!!!!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hurrah! Fantastic timing!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 12 years ago

    Count me in for Dallas, too!  I think that makes about 4 of us if I counted correctly in the posts before this one!  I look forward to meeting all of you.

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    travel_man1971posted 12 years ago

    I hope it will be Asia next year..

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    saltposted 12 years ago

    What about australia? Im happy to do some of the organising from this end for Aussie hubbers!!!!

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    glendoncabaposted 12 years ago

    Here is one I know you guys will like.  And you will do it for the fun, not for the money. 
    
    HubCamp Caribbean in Jamaica.  Schedule it in winter and I can see writers from North America and Europe coming to network with their Caribbean fellow hubbers.
    
    Just remember that the idea started with me so please don't schedule it on a Sabbath.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Oh, that sounds NICE!! I vote for that! Hahaa, if enough hubbers would go, we'd be there in a hot second!

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    AliciaCposted 12 years ago

    I second the request for a HubCamp in Canada! One in Vancouver would be great.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Noted!  Yeah- we're still researching but Vancouver would be a great location

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    rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

    I think it's great that you're touring like this. Atlanta is the closest location for me.. sure you don't want to make a nice winter stopover on the sunny Gulf beaches of Florida?

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    waynetposted 12 years ago

    Don't forget Mars, the Martians will feel left out!

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       glendoncabaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       No!  But Ocho Rios would be nice!!!!

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    quicksandposted 12 years ago

    In Thailand it's always summer. In-between sessions you could even go shopping! Please consider Thailand. There are flights to and from Bangkok to every major city in the world.

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    Pcunixposted 12 years ago

    I just noticed this - 9 days late - and signed up for Boston.
    
    (Though I hope it is NOT Boston proper - the 'burbs are so much nicer)

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    seamistposted 12 years ago

    It's too bad most of the Midwest was left out ie North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, etc. Chicago is a long hop for all your hubbers in these states.

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    Sally's Troveposted 12 years ago

    Not to rain on anyone's parade, including my own because I'm very interested in attending the Philadelphia Meetup in April, but can you shed some light on the "Meetup Terms of Service Agreement" that you agree to automatically when you sign up?
    
    http://www.meetup.com/terms/
    
    Specifically, I'm curious about Sections 3.2 and 3.3. Do these sections mean that you agree to pay some kind of fee to attend? Or that you agree to pay a fee to organize the Meetup on HP's behalf? Or...? I find the language and the intent confusing. Can you clarify these terms?
    
    Perhaps my questions have been asked and answered in another forum? If so, please direct me there.

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       Jason Menayanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Absolutely no fee to attend or organize.
       
       Those terms might have been there to allow the organizers of other Meetups (there are lots and lots of them) that have nothing to do with HubPages or HubCamp to charge a fee to attend.

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          Sally's Troveposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks for clarifying, Jason!

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    jenblacksheepposted 12 years ago

    Oooo UK! I'll definitely come to one in the UK. I live in the north but would be happy to travel down to London if there is nowhere closer.
    
    I kinda think there should only be one in the UK, especially if you compare the size of the UK to any state in America. There isn't more than one camp in any state is there? If you had two or three in the UK you'd (obviously) get a lot less people at each one .... just a thought.
    
    Very excited anyway though!!

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    Lily Roseposted 12 years ago

    I received a notification from Meetup of an update and when I went there and clicked the link to fill out the document, it says that I do not have permission.....what do I do??

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Lili Rose!
       When did you try to fill out the form?  Some were accidentally set to private before yesterday morning, but I've fixed that - sorry there
       If you just tried to fill one out and it's still not working though, let me know which HubCamp you're trying to RSVP for - I just checked all of the forms again to make sure they're set correctly, but I may have missed something!

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          Lisa HWposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Simone, I just went to to where people fill out the RSVP, and I was wondering if real and/or complete names will be made public anywhere (online, I mean).
          
          Also, would people be allowed to bring a non-Hubber guest?

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    pinkyleeposted 12 years ago

    I see that atlanta is on the list and mama and I may attend but I still wonder if there is any cost other than our gas. I know its been said there is no fee but are you sure because this sounds to good to be true.
    
    Sorry I always fear the hidden fee thing. Dont wanna get there and not have what I need.

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       Robinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi pinkylee!
       There are not any other hidden fees; it is a completely free seminar to help Hubbers write better Hubs.  The only expenses would be gas and parking.  We even will be giving you some HubPages swag and light refreshments!  I look forward to meeting you and your mom in Atlanta!

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          pinkyleeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          We are looking forward to it. Actually excited about it like a kid in a candy store lol

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