Margot wrote: Looking back, I think the reasons for the difference were: 1. Because the IOLI conventions are held in 5 star hotels, they're expensive. I have been to all conventions, except Puerto Rico, since the one held in Ann Arbor. I have no recollection of staying at a 5 star hotel and some of them would be lucky to receive 3 stars! Prices did get a little high in New Jersey but I think that is mainly because of the proximity to New York. Finding a hotel to have the convention in Chicago at all, let alone at a reaonsable nightly rate was impossible. None of them wanted to give up so many rooms for the use of workshops. We have settled for a Holiday Inn in the suburbs and have a room rate for 2008 that is under $100. It is certainly not a 5 star hotel but is definitely better than the one last year, which was in need of some TLC. Interesting to read the age of my roomie, Diane Willliams, she would have qualified as a youngster when we went to Ann Arbor together for our first convention and got really bitten by this lace bug. Weronika, you will not be alone on Wednesday if you miss out on the trips. I plan on working on my lace that day and probably hitting the sales room as well. We can walk to the Super Walmart to stock up on cheap food. Wonder if they sell cheap plonk as well. Janice
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