Who's coming to Raleigh? Who's joining me for a drink or three?

Me, but I don't drink--much.

Elmer

I should come out for this but the book deal has me traveling too much lately. Just got back in town and now I'm off to Vegas on Thursday, then back to Florida on Nov 4 & 5 to do home shopping network again.

I'm thinking about going now that I know you'll be there Kevin. I had a great time with Warriors at Willie's event. Pencil me in for a "maybe."

I really need to start speaking at some of these events but I don't really have anything IM related to sell right now.

Ron,

Kevin is dragging a few folks over to the Barnes and Nobles across from the Hotel so maybe you can do an impromptu book signing as well - and make the trip tax deductible ;-) - or at least try.

I bounced that off my accountant when my wife and I went to Hawaii one year on my royalties - but I had to find the one honest accountant in Raleigh though and he talked me out of it. We couldn't figure out how to equate a trip to Maui with research for computer books - and be able to look at an IRS auditor with a straight face.

hope to see you there and anyone else as well!

Oh - sorry Kevin - but Elmer has already appropriate the badge name Kevin Riley (without quotes). I can't repeat what he suggested I put on your badge since NC does have laws about hamsters....

--Jack

I'll be there. Woo hoo!

Bringing a camera so Elmer and I can take pictures of each other. I hope I don't break his camera, :-)

:-Don

Sure will. I'll stick that little toy in my carry on bag.

Hey and put on a pot of tea for me - I can drink gallons of the stuff.

Some years ago I sat at a bar with Gary Halbert of all people. He was drinking coffee, and I was drinking tea. It was tooooo weird.

:-Don

Man I wish I still lived in Jacksonville, NC its only 2 hours from Raleigh I would be there but I moved back home to IL about 2 years ago.

I'd love to go.

There are a few details I'll have to work out, but I may be able to make it.

Main concern is travel.

It sounds silly, but I have a fear of flying, so I will have to drive.

Does anyone know of anyone between Wisconsin and North Carolina that would be willing to share some driving?

We can figure something out.

All the best,
Michael "Got My Fingers Crossed" Oksa

Ron, I will bring some proper British tea, and we can drink that by the gallons.

Elmer, no decaf allowed during the weekend, so sorry you'll have to drink the real stuff.

Kevin, do you think we can educate the Yanks into eating Asian food with chopsticks of course. Elmer, is looking forward to selecting his fish from the tank, you know the one with the nice eyes who seems to be smiling at him.

I am flying in from Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada). Ready for a drink anytime
(My son lives in Cary, so it is also the proverbial two birds with one stone...)

Looking forward to meet you guys there!

Istvan Horvath

Hopping over from Oz. Looking forward to a lot of Learning & FUN

As its about 9,500 miles and 29 hours traveling I'm arriving on 15th.

Have booked my accommodation -(Candlewood Suites) so have room if anyone needs somewhere to cook and/or crash. Its 10 minutes walk [or 25 minutes after a skinful] from the Marriott

Will appreciate any help/support to create a quick product - for the taxman/IRS so thanx in advance

Cant make this one as I have an event of my own that same weekend in Baltimore

though i really would appreciate an invitation to speak at the next one

Robert

Kevin,

Looking forward to meeting you. I am new to IM and hope to soak up a lot of knowledge (and maybe a few beers) during this conference. Have a safe trip to the US!

Peter

I know there will be other girls there (speakers - Hi Bev, can't wait!), but am I the only girl attending so far??? Oh to have such problems....

I'm coming from Columbus, Ohio and it turns out I am flying after all. I am EXTREMELY nervous (nearly had a panic attack pushing the "pay" button) as I haven't flown in over 9 years. I don't like flying. I don't like flying. Did I mention I don't like flying??

Anyway, bringing camera and laptop. For those staying at the Marriott, the hotel charges $12.50 per day for internet access AND it is NOT wireless so bring a USB and ethernet plug.

If you bring your phone, don't forget to bring a charger.

If you smoke, the hotel is smoke free so someone will have to point out the smoking area to me as my dumb butt started smoking again last month.

For those flying in and looking for a ride to the hotel, they provide free shuttle to and from the airport. You just have to call the main hotel number when you land and they will tell you where to go to catch the next shuttle.

My flight arrives around noonish so plenty of time for a nap and freshen up time. Kevin, if I had a straight through flight, it is only an hour and 15 minutes. Wouldn't that be lovely? I'm so glad you all can do that. yikes.

BHC, look at jacktackett's sig:
http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...ml#post1253127

how many warriors are there in the nc/sc area?

Hello fellow attendees,

I'm realy looking forward to meeting everyone. I've got a room at the raleigh-marriott-crabtree-valley. Please introduce yourself to me. I'm looking for people and products to feature on my new web TV show, webinars and teleseminars. And, if you have a JV idea, let's talk. At the event, I'll be introducing my new site where you can get some free advertising & publicity. Also, I'll have some free stuff and a special WSO that attendees can get before anyone else (very limited pre-launch availabilty... I'm hoping to sell out at the event). Attendees can be among the first "super affiliates" to offer my new service when it's released to the general public... providing a valuable head-start, higher commission rate (recurring) and more. Look for my free "Dilbert" packet at the event for details. I can't wait to hear the speakers and see the other WSO's. This is going to be fun!

See you soon...
Steve Jones (aka DoctorQuest)
Fusion Joint Ventures LLC

Rich,

I need to check on this with the meetings coordinator at the Hotel. My notes have free wireless but those are from talking with the corporate office way back in May and not the local hotel.

Just to be safe I ordered an extra internet drop for the conference room and will tie it into my wireless router so folks will have wireless access during the conference. Since I'm basically a tea tottler too I figure a coke or pepsi will be my price for the password - My wife loves chocolate as well hint hint. ;-)

I also got the cocktail party on Friday setup today - with some light finger food since I figure folks will want to go eat Friday night - and a cash bar. The mall and restaurants are within staggering distance. Registration will start at 5pm in the lobby so come get your badge & if you qualify your t-shirt, then settle in and head to the restaurant. The cocktail meet and greet starts at 6 in the hotel restaurant.

If you take a taxi or rental to the hotel please stay off Wade Avenue - the State Fair is going on and it'll be a parking lot otherwise. Just Google U2, Raleigh, parking to see how bad it can be. Take US 70 from the airport and it will lead you straight to the hotel. The meetings coordinator has alerted the front desk to expect extra requests for the shuttle from/to the airport as well.

As part of your registration fee we'll have a working lunch buffet on Saturday.

Then depending on when Kevin stops talking on Sunday we can go off site for lunch or eat in the Hotel's restaurant. This is a networking event so please don't be shy and mingle!

IF there's anything else I can do to help out just let me know!

I'm really getting excited to meet everyone and continuing the tradition Eric started last year. Of course we need to come up with a consistant name for the event, a logo, and some other traditions to go with this - that way we can look back on the 10th anniversary and say "Remember when...."

--Jack

Jeremy, Where you coming in from? Looking forward to meeting you.

Rich - U2 was last weekend and parking was a joke. Folks basically didn't even make it to the concert because of all the hassles. The State Fair will be better since they've been doing this for decades and the capital rolls out buses, shuttles, and even trains from the bigger cities west and south. Still it'll be a parking lot on Wade Avenue.

Also Jeremy et all - make sure to get your hotel reservations in asap before the event rate goes away. use the code netwharf warrior seminar when you call. unfortunately you can't use the code online.

Also if anyone has reserved a room without using the code please let me know so we can get credit for the room.

thanks,
--Jack

Oh I SO wish I could be there to meet the hamsters!

boo...now I wanna come out and play. Unfortunately it's too far away from the holidays to stay in the US that long and I can't justify 2 flights in 2 months so I have to miss it.

ETA - I will be in Chicago, DC and Phoenix in December/January if any local warriors want to meet up then.

Kevin, I told you if you wear the mankini the chocolate is being auctioned on Sunday.

Elmer, thank you for letting me know it is going to be freezing there, 17C today in Raleigh, it was cooler today in HK as it dropped to 27C (about 80F) and that felt cold compared to 34C last week.

Hi Ya'll,

I'm in the Raleigh area (Knightdale, a small town east of the city) and am looking forward to meeting you all at the Warrior Event!

I know of 4 or 5 other people who live here in NC who will be attending also.

Hi Robin,

I'm a girl as well as a smoker and I'll be there! Looking forward to chatting with you and Elmer in the smoker's area

Yes, the weather in NC is pretty unpredictable this time of year. When I checked a few days ago, Weather.com predicted it would be in the 70's, now with each passing day the temp drops a few degrees.

Looks like the "Yankees" are comin' and bringing the cold weather with them JK

My advice, dress in layers so you can be comfortable regardless of the temp changes throughout the day.

Looking forward to meeting everyone this weekend!

Tamara

PS: In anticipation of the Warrior Event, I posted my latest step-by-step guide in the War Room. You can check it out here: http://www.warriorforum.com/war-room...-products.html

Hi,

where is the info for the event?

hal

Hi Warriors,

there is a meeting? How comes I don't know about it Where can I look this info up?

Too bad I live in Germany. If my earnings are better next year I will attend the next one

I'm so there next year!

Hey Kevin,

I just realized I arrive at the airport 7 minutes ahead of you.

See 'ya at the baggage pick-up machine.

You have a much longer flight than I which means you will have a flatter butt than I.

:-Don

Chris,

Wow, that brings back memories. I went to WCU for 2 years and had a girl friend in Brevard, so I traveled 64 through Cashiers many times - and we went visiting to Highlands/Franklyn etc lots too.

Beautiful country for sure. Next time I'm up there will have to take the family that way and show them the sites. Especially all those million dollar house hanging off the side of the mountains ;-)

Please consider coming to the event - its going to be a blast and a great networking event. If there are any issues PM me and we'll see if we can work them out.

best,
--Jack

I will be there and am looking forward to meeting everyone.

Other than a Harlan seminar in San Fran a couple of years ago, I have never done one of these things. Please be kind.

I have primarily used the internet for my brick and mortar biz; but I have been gaining a strong interest in offline stuff such as SEM. SEM, lol, sounds a little perverted.

Well, look forward to seeing y'all. As you can guess I am from the South (Winston-Salem) to be exact.

Btw, how do people dress at these things?

<dracula>I don't drink.......wine........</dracula>

My wife was born and bred right here in NC. She claims she didn't know Damn Yankee was 2 words until she was 12...

She also claims the only reason she can live in Cary (Containment Area for Relocated Yankees) is because I was born in New Jersey and immigrated later to the US.

We are just 2 days away so folks who are traveling please do so safely. And for those use to warmer climates-best bring a sweater or jacket. I may have to find a long sleeve shirt later today. If you get to the hotel or area early feel free to give me a call - maybe we can grab lunch or dinner before hand!

again - please travel safely.

--Jack

I graduated from NC State University, there in Raleigh, in 1983, so looking
forward to dropping by my old school. I also have a brother who lives
not too far away, so making this a multi-purpose trip.

Willie

Hey guys,

Yeah, John and I will definitely be there! We don't chatter much because we're always so freakin' busy. ;-) That's why we tend to go a bit crazy at seminars, so expect to join us for some late nights and a lotta beer in the bar...

Matt

Wow. wish I could make it over, the workshop you did in London was awesome! And you sure know how to drink!

Just another quick note for all of the foreigners (read - anyone west of the mississippi and north of southern virginia) when at a restaurant if you order tea, it will be sweet tea (like there is any other type). I really have to stop posting about tea.

Anyhow I live in the area and will be helping Jack out during the event. If anybody has any questions feel free to ask and I will help as much as I can. I look forward to meeting all of you.

As a final side note, I am proud to say that just like Willie Crawford I also graduated from NC State University! GO PACK!

Elmer - I'm sure we can get Kevin some grits, no problem. They aren't my favorite breakfast food but I love them with shrimp.

Heck with the fair in town we can pretty much find whatever he's looking for. They even have deep fried butter at the fair!

As far as your wife goes, they have something similar in PA by the name of hominy. Lived in York, PA for 12 years.

Hey Willie, George, Elmer, John, Matt, or any of my other friends who will be there... I'll pay you to make a cardboard cutout of me and put me in a seat at the event. Wish I could be there in person!

Will be at the airport in about 12 hours to wait on my flight. First flight in almost 10 years. I'm trying to be very calm and just look forward to the weekend!!

Just booked my ticket. Look forward to meeting all of you.

Where do I find the agenda? I looked in the Local Meetup section but didn't see it.

Please post the link.

That's GREAT news Ron! Here's the most recent agenda I have:

Friday

5:00 6:30 Registration
6:30 7:30 Meet and Greet


Saturday

8:00 9:00 Registration
9:00 9:30 Jack Tackett
9:30 10:00 Chuck Hester
10:00 11:00 Wendy Weiss
11:00 12:00 Robert Plank
12:00 1:00 Lunch
1:00 2:00 Janis Pettit
2:00 3:00 Tim Castleman
3:00 4:00 Jason Fladlien
4:00 5:00 Willie Crawford
5:00 6:00 WSO


Sunday
8:30 9:30 network
9:30 10:30 Bev Clement
10:30 11:30 Mary Wilhite
11:30 12:30 Kevin Riley
12:30 2:00 Lunch
2:00 3:00 Rhodes Brothers
3:00 4:00 Ron Capps
4:00 5:00 John Ritz

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

We had a great informal meeting tonight with Bev and Rob, Jason, Mary, George, Rich Mann, and of course Robert Plank! If you're in town at 11:30 am tomorrow meet us at the hotel's restaurant - a bunch of us are going to have an informal lunch and make fun of all those not there yet.

Hey Willie ... Go Wolfpack!!!

I graduated just before you. You were there when Whitt made that great pass to Lorenzo and Jimmy V couldn't find anyone to hug.

We're here now, having set off from HK late Tuesday evening.

Elmer, "bless your heart" is something we Brits would say, you must have nicked it from us Brits.

What a lovely place and still very green! It looks a lot like Columbus with the overcast and kind of gloomy but there's still leaves on the trees! Looking forward to meeting some great people here in a bit. Nice hotel.

My buddy is living in Raleigh right now ... hmm sounds interesting cause i didnt know the conference was there!

::checks vacation plans::

Great meet and greet! Kevin Riley finally arrived and it was wonderful seeing him, Bev and Rob Clement, Willie Crawford and dozens of others! Going to be a great weekend!

Those who didn't make it are missing a great party!

Willie

Hey Warriors!

Thanks for the updates.. Just hope there's a way to take a peek at what's happening

I guess this mini updates are will suffice..Anyway, enjoy your time there..

All the best!

Omar

Scary. He looks like an eccentric university professor.

I can't upload individual pictures for whatever reason so I've loaded them to my flickr. Of course I am in most of the pics because it's my albumn! I really had a great time and hope to do this again as it was my first.

WF 2009 - a set on Flickr