Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 07:32:30 -0500 (EST) From: rochelle@umcc.ais.org (Rochelle Rogoff) To: balloondeco@balloonhq.com Subject: IBAC-Chicago We all makes choices in life. If you REALLY want to go to IBAC there is always a way. I went a few years ago; the year of the snow storm; on a very limited budget. I went for classes Friday and Saturday, driving in Thursday night, and stayed in a nearby hotel for less. I made the sacrifice of NOT attending the the Saturday night gala and, of course, couldn't participate as a volunteer but I still learned a lot. I attended the annual meeting and had the chance to see everything displayed on Sunday afternoon. While I know I missed a lot, I learned just as much. I also was able to attedn the Halloween/Party Show and that, in itself gave me endless resources and ideas. Think hard before you say CAN'T! Rochelle Home based and part time Make It Special Oak Park, MI