Obesity Help Atlanta Event 2009 -- Photos

Obesity Help Atlanta Event 2009 Photos

I spent most of the weekend at the 2009 Obesity Help Atlanta Event. That was a whirlwind of a trip. This time around I didn't go a day ahead, just the morning of the event, and it was like, whoosh!  I really do need that extra day to check out the area.  However, I do like it.  I could see myself traveling for a job, at least just sometimes.  It seems like something that my wee brain might like.

I got to meet so many new faces and lots of familiar avatar-faces from the message boards.  Some of you know I am awful with remembering, but it's funny how a person is different in the flesh versus the written postings they make.  Some people are identical to their avatar'ed selves!  It's been fantastic hitting the West Coast and the East Coast of the US and meeting people from all over. 

Now, some of y'all know, all I wanted in GA were some GRITS.  I didn't have time to SEE any of Georgia aside from the immediate airport area including one restaurant for a dine and ditch.  (Truthfully, the service sucked and we deserved the freebie we got.  So there.)  

As for the part I was looking forward to:  The southern hospitality, it was nice.  Folks from the area are generally kind and open, I noticed.  The hotel staff was always greeting us, and helping out.  Aside from the "Starbucks" not-a-Starbucks, it was all good there. 

Slideshow of photos HERE.  I can't embed it on the board.

Thank you for being so nice!

I enjoyed meeting you MM. YOu are such a beautiful and sweet lady. I wish we could have spent more time togethere, but we were so busy. Hopefully we'll see each other at another conference soon,

Thank you, LaShelle.  If ever they come back to GA, I'm coming.  I need to see the area and find my breakfast.  ;)

We only met briefly but wished we had more time to chat  Your energy was contagious and really enjoyed being around you.  Glad you enjoyed what little bit of GA you had the chance to see.  Come back we'll take you some where way cool.  Thanks for sharing the slide show ... it was great!! 
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Thank you!

I hope to come back and actually SEE it next time.

 

BTW - Your daughter is awesome.  She had such a good attitude and got everybody moving.  I really like that she came with you.

 :)

Tell her I said Hi.  

I will deffinantly tell her hi!  She had a blast.  She is just a NUT and I am so lucky that both of my daughters are so supportative!  I have a wonderful family!  Thanks for the nice words. 

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It was nice to get a chance to meet you MM!  You are so full of energy,,,,,,,,,it is contagious!  Unfortunately there are not many "quality" dining spots near the airport, but Altanta does have some great ones.  Hope you have better luck on your next trip south.

No, we ate some good food that night - but only appetizers because it took three years to get served and we wanted to come back to the event.

 

I had fun!

Lol..Ill be glad when Im the skinny girl in the photo one day! Looking forward to that one!
Enjoyed being around and getting to cut up with you some! Thanks for getting some pictures and for posting! I put away the cowgirl hat and boots until another time. Now the belly dancing scarf, well its in the bedroom...Hubby didnt know what to think except, hubba hubba hubba!!!!!!

Had a blast! Will look forward to more!