2009 Dimensions Bash - June 18-21 in Orlando, FL - Join Us!

[HeatherBBW]

Hi Folks,

It's official folks :) I signed the contract and we are moving forward!

The dates will be June 18th - 21st at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel

More info to follow as it becomes available :)

Hugs,
Heather

We targeted the area of Orlando, FL - It will be hot but you will be mostly indoors or poolside, so it works either way. Some of our reasons for targeting this area is:

- Cheaper flights from all around the country and internationally because of the theme parks in the area.
- Many shopping/restaurant/attractions in the area as it is a vacation spot.
- We want it to be warm and like a resort vacation.
- Easily accessible scooter rentals for those who need them. These are very popular in Vegas at the bash and there aren't many cities in the world that have such rentals, but because of the theme parks these are readily available at good rates.
- Affordable hotel and banquet rates. Because of the high competition and tons of hotels in the area, we were able to get us the best deal possible.
- The theme parks in this area are very fat friendly. At my last visit I was 480 lbs and I was able to get on 75% of the rides. This is generally not even an option for fat people. So people may want to extend their vacations and do some things they normally don't have the ability to.

In closing, we will be working hard to make this 1st Official Dimensions Bash full of fun. We plan on some information workshops, meet & greets, pool events, dance parties and whatever else we can think of! We hope that you will join us and stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

We'd love to hear your suggestions and/or whether you think you'll be able to attend as this is our first Dimensions Bash and it's hard to figure out the numbers involved and what you folks really want to see/do at the bash. So bring it on :)

- The 2009 Dimensions Bash Crew

[mszwebs]

I am SO there.

[Ashley]

I'm in!

But you already knew that. This is going to be AMAZING!

[supersoup]

i'm in! afraid of flying, but doing it for this!

[Blackjack]

I smell a road trip.

[Rowan]

Since I only live 2 hours from Orlando...im definitely there :D

[moniquessbbw]

I'm in....

[SummerG]

I need a travel buddy... but yeah... so gonna be there!

[runningman]

I'm just off to buy 200 lottery tickets.

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

oh hell yes. We were going to go to the memorial day bash....but this is something we cannot afford to miss. Oh hell yeah, lol. I'm going to try like mad to be fitter by then so I can go to disney world....a lifetime dream of mine. Hope you can rent scooters there...cos I'm gunna need one!

[activistfatgirl]

Oh, this is bad ass. God knows how I'll do it, but let's do it. Will make it a week vacation with some visits to my peeps/old stomping grounds in south Floria.

[Red]

Must...win...lottery...

[BBWTexan]

We're totally in for this.

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

Must...win...lottery...



Duuuuude. If you can go to Boston twice in one year surely you can make it out to Florida once:) It's Dimesnions...and MICKEY MOUSE, lol. Can't wait...I'm all excited like a 5 year old child!

[Red]

Duuuuude. If you can go to Boston twice in one year surely you can make it out to Florida once:) It's Dimesnions...and MICKEY MOUSE, lol. Can't wait...I'm all excited like a 5 year old child!

I'm a Freelancer...its up to the gods of the employment world to decide on my fate :p Who know's where I'll be by then!



I have never done the Disney thing so I would love to go!

[D_A_Bunny]

This is awesome news. We are definitely going to be there. I live about 2.5 hours away. Oh, I must start saving and planning and getting ready.


:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

This is me on news of this bash!

[BigBeautifulMe]

Subscribing, and I will be there - hell or high water. I am so excited! :D

[BeastofBurden.]

45 min from orlando.....yall comin to my neck of the woods and its bout time LOL looks like i dont have to goto jersey to meet ya soup :P

[lipmixgirl]

i am there...

heather, if you need extra bash staff - just holler!!!!

[Punkin1024]

Heather,
Thanks for the heads up on the dates! I want to be there and I think I can get hubby to come along with me as we've always wanted to visit Disneyworld. :D

[Theatrmuse/Kara]

David and I are IN.................and maybe my son Jamie, my daughter Melissa and her husband Eric.

Thanks, Heather and let me know if I can be of any help to you or the bash committee.
Hugs, Kara

[ekmanifest]

So there. The kid is uber excited.

[LillyBBBW]

*subscribes*
I'm definitley going to try to get there.

[D_A_Bunny]

*subscribes*
I'm definitley going to try to get there.

Please do try! That would be awesome.:)

[Rowan]

We'll have to start the roomie thread for this soon! lol

I second the offer for help Heather...let me know if you need anything :)

[Shosh]

oh hell yes. We were going to go to the memorial day bash....but this is something we cannot afford to miss. Oh hell yeah, lol. I'm going to try like mad to be fitter by then so I can go to disney world....a lifetime dream of mine. Hope you can rent scooters there...cos I'm gunna need one!

Sounds like so much fun. I am sure that you can rent scooters Donni, because all the Orlando theme parks have so many visitors with so many different needs, that I am sure they would try to accomodate them.
Heather will know anyway.

Enjoy!:)

[LillyBBBW]

Sounds like so much fun. I am sure that you can rent scooters Donni, because all the Orlando theme parks have so many visitors with so many different needs, that I am sure they would try to accomodate them.
Heather will know anyway.

Enjoy!:)

Certainly. If I do end up going, which at this point is a 65% chance, I will be renting a scooter too.

[Theatrmuse/Kara]

I will rent one for the park..............no use putting all that wear and tear on my bad knees!!!!!!!!!! AND I would have more fun not being soooo exhausted!

This is going to be fun!
Hugs, Kara

[BigBeautifulMe]

I've never rented a scooter before - but I totally would for this. Scooter brigade! Woo! :D

[Rowan]

I'm going to Epcot and MGN over thanksgiving weekend...so i'll let y'all know how it goes!

[Theatrmuse/Kara]

Can't you just see 10-20 scooters with us Supersized gals racing through the Park at top speed??????????? LOLOL!

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

Can't you just see 10-20 scooters with us Supersized gals racing through the Park at top speed??????????? LOLOL!


LOL. I am so up for it....you're on!

[Eclectic_Girl]

Shhh - you're gonna ruin the surprise! You know I've been wanting to have scooter races for the last 4 NAAFA conventions...

[ValentineBBW]

This is great! I plan on going...work be damned.

[D_A_Bunny]

I am totally renting a scooter to go to Disney. I just can not wait. That would be great to have a scooter brigade.

[Shosh]

This is great! I plan on going...work be damned.

That is the spirit. Jam work!:D

[missy_blue_eyez]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh interesting!!! Hmmmmmmmmmmm definately some food for thought!

[Kouskous]

I need a travel buddy... but yeah... so gonna be there!

Hey, if I can be your "Fluffer" I can surly handle being your travel buddy- lets see if we can work it out. :D

[Twilley]

ooh...that sounds awesome...hopefully I can make it...may have to catch a bus...

[Deja]

I'm comin ^-^ :D

[Mishty]

Well, I guess I'll be there too :rolleyes:

Since It's only a drive away!

I'm effin pumped! :D

[HeatherBBW]

I'm comin ^-^ :D

Well, I guess I'll be there too :rolleyes:

Since It's only a drive away!

I'm effin pumped! :D

You two should post in the "Who's Coming" thread so I can add you to the list :)

[EllorionsDarlingAngel]

I'm definitely going to try to get there. Orlando is about an hour and a half south of me...Would be nice to be able to meet everyone..:bounce::bounce:

[Jon Blaze]

Well if I don't get deployed or anything: Fuck yea! I'll add that to the events I want to try to head to next year. Right now we have Memorial Bash, Slas Vegas maybe, and Zis. hahha :p

[EllorionsDarlingAngel]

Jon you joined up? Hope you get to go..Would love to meet you.

[SuperMishe]

Can't you just see 10-20 scooters with us Supersized gals racing through the Park at top speed??????????? LOLOL!

It's all fun and games til someone gets hurt!

LOL!!!

Maybe Disney would let us be part of the nightly parade?!! LOL!

[imfree]

Can't you just see 10-20 scooters with us Supersized gals racing through the Park at top speed??????????? LOLOL!

I SO want to be there and may have
time to save up for it!!!

***With good prep,. Gracie, the '83 Cadi, should
be able to make that one.........Off to find me
an escort.

[stan_der_man]

I smell a road trip.

I smell plane trip!

I'll talk to Mtmaiden... Plenty of time to plan for this and it does work for us schedule wise...

We've done the Magic Kingdom West, but never D-World FL... and an opportunity to meet all the Dims folks sounds like fun! We'll definitely look into this.

[Mini]

I will be there with bells on.

[luscious_lulu]

I would love to go and meet everyone, but I'm saving my pennies and vacation time for the Vegas bash...:(

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

I would love to go and meet everyone, but I'm saving my pennies and vacation time for the Vegas bash...:(



boooooo! This is the FIRST dims bash....it is bound to go down in history!

[Star Struck]

:D this is awesome! Fl is so nice!

[BeastofBurden.]

:D this is awesome! Fl is so nice!

depends what parts you goto believe me i know what im talkin bout lol but my area very nice and right next to the beach :D

[C Side BBW Lover]

Is the timing of this Bash going to clash with BBWNetwork's 2009 Las Vegas Bash? --and what about any NAAFA major functions? Not trying to be party-pooper; just want to know...and attend BOTH Bashes if I can!!!

[Buffie]

Heather, do you know about Segway rental? Instead of asking for pet alpacas for the holidays, I will ask for this! Yessss. Although I wanted the alpacas really bad.

But I have vowed to ride a Segway at least once before I die and since I'll never own one, this is the perfect excuse to use one!

Does anyone know if Segways are fat friendly?

[HeatherBBW]

Is the timing of this Bash going to clash with BBWNetwork's 2009 Las Vegas Bash? --and what about any NAAFA major functions? Not trying to be party-pooper; just want to know...and attend BOTH Bashes if I can!!!

We will be before both the Vegas Bash and the NAAFA Bash. We definitely don't want to compete, but support other events so we booked a free week :)

[HeatherBBW]

Heather, do you know about Segway rental? Instead of asking for pet alpacas for the holidays, I will ask for this! Yessss. Although I wanted the alpacas really bad.

But I have vowed to ride a Segway at least once before I die and since I'll never own one, this is the perfect excuse to use one!

Does anyone know if Segways are fat friendly?

Segways aren't fat friendly. You need to put your feet on kind of either side of the main pole and you'd be too far out if your belly is in the way. You could ride it for maybe a test drive, but not an all day thing or you'd throw your back out or maybe couldn't do it at all :(

So it's beautiful belly vs. riding a segway.

[LillyBBBW]

Heather, do you know about Segway rental? Instead of asking for pet alpacas for the holidays, I will ask for this! Yessss. Although I wanted the alpacas really bad.

But I have vowed to ride a Segway at least once before I die and since I'll never own one, this is the perfect excuse to use one!

Does anyone know if Segways are fat friendly?

I'll reiterate what Heather said. The worst thing than sitting all day long is standing all day long. The Segway is just about the worst thing that can happen to mankind, period. If you want to try one you should but I wouldn't depend on it for use. I've spent a portion of my career as a choral singer which requires that I stand statue still for about 2 hours for 3 nights every month or so. I can find you at least 280 other people who well tell you we may as well have played professional football. We're a mess. Ix-nay on the egway-say my friend.

[Shosh]

Heather, do you know about Segway rental? Instead of asking for pet alpacas for the holidays, I will ask for this! Yessss. Although I wanted the alpacas really bad.

But I have vowed to ride a Segway at least once before I die and since I'll never own one, this is the perfect excuse to use one!

Does anyone know if Segways are fat friendly?

How about a magic carpet like Aladdin?:D

[BigBeautifulMe]

Also, I THINK I remember reading somewhere they have a 300-pound weight capacity. :(

[FunCuteGuy]

I need a travel buddy... but yeah... so gonna be there!



Ill come with you babe

[LillyBBBW]

Ill come with you babe

What?? You WHORE!

[Reenaye Starr]

Finally a BBW Bash in Florida.... I WILL be attending!!!:happy:

[luscious_lulu]

boooooo! This is the FIRST dims bash....it is bound to go down in history!


Lol... This way I can remain a mystery...:p

[thatgirl08]

Ahhh, I want to go to this.

[pat70327]

I really want to go too!! i just hope theres nothing I have to do over the holiday??

[Blackjack]

I really want to go too!! i just hope theres nothing I have to do over the holiday??

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o207/MurphmanFA/050302.jpg

[pat70327]

hmmm. well I used to spend time on the boards and read a lot of the discussions, but then i started college and the only time i could spend here was during breaks or holidays...

[Littleghost]

**fidgets**

[bmann0413]

Hmm, maybe I can figure out a way to go... stowaway? Win a contest? Convince my folks to actually let me go alone? Have someone on here to convince my folks to let me go to this thing alone?

[D_A_Bunny]

Hmm, maybe I can figure out a way to go... stowaway? Win a contest? Convince my folks to actually let me go alone? Have someone on here to convince my folks to let me go to this thing alone?

Maybe someone else from your area will be coming and you can travel together. Or maybe someone(s) can "sponsor" you and be sure to meet you when you get here and be responsible to your parents to let them know you have arrived in addition to you telling them. Like if you travel to family (which this really would be like) and they meet you on the other end. That way your parents would have an additional contact person and know that you would be safe.

[mariac1966]

I am hoping that I can afford to go. Especially to Disney. I have been to Disney in California, but never in Florida. Now.... just to figure out finances :doh: :doh: :doh:

[Russell Williams]

I and a friend hope to come. I am considering taking the auto train from DC

Russell Williams

[Rowan]

As far as the park visit...I highly recommend Disney, but Hollywood Studios rather than Epcot. I'll be posting about my thanksgiving mini vaca there soon :)

[LillyBBBW]

As far as the park visit...I highly recommend Disney, but Hollywood Studios rather than Epcot. I'll be posting about my thanksgiving mini vaca there soon :)

I had more fun at Universal than I did at Epcot. Then again, my visit to FL was 15 years ago so it's probably not at all the same now.

[Mathias]

Any word on costs and such?



Hmm, maybe I can figure out a way to go... stowaway? Win a contest? Convince my folks to actually let me go alone? Have someone on here to convince my folks to let me go to this thing alone?

^This.

[mszwebs]

Any word on costs and such?

After the New Year duder...like Heather said, she wants to get us the best rates.

Patience grasshopper!

[HeatherBBW]

Urgent responses needed!

As it turns out, shooting for the dates of Jul 2 to 5th and trying to utilize the fact that people are off work for the 4th on the 3rd might not have been a good idea. When calling hotels, it seems like many people are vacationing for the long weekend and the rates aren't where we want them to be. Also, for some reason, a lot of people are getting married right on the 4th.

So... I need urgent suggestions as to whether we should go a week earlier to the last week in June or should we push out to mid-august when people have already settled down from attending Vegas?

If you are following this thread, I'd appreciate your input :) Thanks in advance.

[mariac1966]

I vote for the last week in June

[Eclectic_Girl]

I prefer June as well.

[LillyBBBW]

I like June too.

[Ashley]

I'm also voting for June.

[mszwebs]

June here as well. I have a lot of previous engagements in August, including a wedding that I'm in and I don't want to miss this!

[Rowan]

I had more fun at Universal than I did at Epcot. Then again, my visit to FL was 15 years ago so it's probably not at all the same now.

I have been to Universal as well and did have fun there, but their rides are not as size friendly as Hollywood Studios...but then again...i did like that Universal had more of them! The raft ride was really fun, but i barely fit in one of the rollercoasters and the Dr. Doom ride at the time i went years ago, and i'm bigger now, so id just hate to have a bunch of us go if a park is sort of a planned outing....and some not fit the rides :(

[Mathias]

I have been to Universal as well and did have fun there, but their rides are not as size friendly as Hollywood Studios...but then again...i did like that Universal had more of them! The raft ride was really fun, but i barely fit in one of the rollercoasters and the Dr. Doom ride at the time i went years ago, and i'm bigger now, so id just hate to have a bunch of us go if a park is sort of a planned outing....and some not fit the rides :(

I'm not into roller coasters and rides so much myself. I'd keep you company! :):wubu:

[Mathias]

I'd prefer June.

[ValentineBBW]

Mid-August puts those who have kids, or teach into a bind since school will be starting up again so I'm guessing June would be the way to go.

[D_A_Bunny]

Speaking as a Floridian, June is a much better option, weather-wise. Mid August starts to be the worst weather that we get. It is super hot, lots of storms and a MUCH higher chance of hurricanes.
I definitely vote for the end of June.

[BBWTexan]

Another vote for June.

[mariac1966]

Looks like JUNE is a good option for the majority of people!

[BigBeautifulMe]

I was going to vote for August...more time to save up...but who am I kidding? I'll be there no matter when it is. :D ;) And Christine makes an excellent point.

[HeatherBBW]

Thanks for the quick responses, I will move my focus in my calls and start with the end of June and only use August as a back-up. More info to follow once it's available.

[Theatrmuse/Kara]

June works for me...........the closer to July the better as I have a few singing gigs early in June. :-)

[Duniwin]

June, the earlier the better works for me.

[JigglyJess]

i'm in! afraid of flying, but doing it for this!


We can fly together and I will get you through the flight!!! Have no fear super jiggly jess is here!! hahahaha J/K but seriously, I will fly with you if you want and we will get through the flight together!! (or I can just give you some pills and knock you out and wake you when we land lol)


Oh yeah.........I am so in too!!!

[sobie18]

Seeing that I'm moving to Georgia in January...Looking to attend the Dims Bash. Should be fun...:happy:

[XXXLGBBW]

June is much better then August here... Later in the summer more chances of storms in the afternoons and hurricanes...

Cathy

[BeautifulPoeticDisaster]

June is better as far as cheaper international flights. :)

[HeatherBBW]

Things are coming along :)

Just wanted to check in with everyone and let you all know that I am officially trying to move the event to the end of June.

I head to the Orlando/Kissimmee area on January 7th to meet with the prospective hotels to see if they meet ours needs and budgets.

More details to follow as soon as they become available :)

If anyone is directly in the area, I'd love to maybe have a fresh set of eyes with me on a couple of tours. They will be during business hours for the most part, so if you work nights or at home or not at all, that might work for you. Let me know :)

Hugs,
Heather

[BigBeautifulMe]

Now I wish I lived there so I could come with! So exciting. :D Thanks for doing this, Heather. If it were anyone else doing it, I wouldn't be certain we'd be getting the best rates/deal - but with you doing it, I have NO doubt. :D

[Punkin1024]

June would work better for me as well, because I'm not in the top seniority in the Department and I'm sure the time around July 4th will be taken before the vacation list gets to me. I do really need to have a time nailed down before the first or second week of January as the list will start floating around by that time.

Thanks!

[witchysbbw]

June is much more comfortable. August is usually very hot and rainy. I love it but if you are not used to the heat it can be a bit much. I am 1 hr east in Tampa, so we are a tad bit cooler due to the gulf breezes but still very hot. I love it but June would definitely be a better choice.

[Raqui]

Sounds Like something I would like to go to.

[LisaRockfordBBW]

I'll be planning on attending. Can't wait!!
Lisa

[emjaybbw]

I am MJ and From the Netherlands and i am definitely thinking about coming..i am in to experiencing some new things for this year..

will be coming by myself so i am hoping it wont be a lonely experience :-)

[D_A_Bunny]

I am MJ and From the Netherlands and i am definitely thinking about coming..i am in to experiencing some new things for this year..

will be coming by myself so i am hoping it wont be a lonely experience :-)

We will make sure that it is NOT a lonely experience. If and when you decide to come, please make note on this forum. Everyone is super friendly.

[madisonaikers]

I will so be there, as long as it doesnt fall between july 23rd and aug 6th..because i will already be down in orlando partying with micky those days. I was thinking of maybe driving down...anyone from the northeast game for taking the ride down with me?

[HeatherBBW]

I will so be there, as long as it doesnt fall between july 23rd and aug 6th..because i will already be down in orlando partying with micky those days. I was thinking of maybe driving down...anyone from the northeast game for taking the ride down with me?

We are nailing down the final date and will know before the first of February. We are doing our best to get the right date for the right prices at the right hotel :) It will not be in late July, so no worries there :)

We are pushing for mid-late June. Hang tight folks, more info to follow soon! :)

Hugs,
Heather

[mariac1966]

We are nailing down the final date and will know before the first of February. We are doing our best to get the right date for the right prices at the right hotel :) It will not be in late July, so no worries there :)

We are pushing for mid-late June. Hang tight folks, more info to follow soon! :)

Hugs,
Heather

Thank you for the short update, Heather!

[madisonaikers]

We are nailing down the final date and will know before the first of February. We are doing our best to get the right date for the right prices at the right hotel :) It will not be in late July, so no worries there :)

We are pushing for mid-late June. Hang tight folks, more info to follow soon! :)

Hugs,
Heather

Thanks Heather,
I cant wait then, i will 100% be there.

[Punkin1024]

Okay! Mid or late June! That is what I wanted to hear. The vacation schedule has been released at work. It is on a first come first served basis and we cannot overlap vacation dates, so I hope no one takes the dates chosen for the Bash. Sure you all couldn't give me a heads up this week, so I can lock in the date before someone else snatches it?

Thanks for all you do Heather!

Hugs,
Punkin

[HeatherBBW]

The best I can do is let you know that we are currently pushing for one of the following dates. Mind you, these are not set in stone till I sign a contract. But in the effort of trying to help out folks who are in the situations you are. I'll let you all know that I am working towards the following:

First Choice:
June 18th - June 21st (Early Bird Event would begin on June 17th)

Second Choice:
June 11th - June 14th (Early Bird Event would begin on June 10th)

Again, this is not solid. But a little more insight to what things look like on my end.

Hugs,
Heather

[Punkin1024]

Thank you so much, Heather. I'm pulling for your first choice and I'll be taking my vacation days then.

Hugs!
Punkin

[Wild Zero]

I'm backing the first choice as well.

[largenlovely]

the first choice works for me (as if i have a schedule of things to do or something lol) but that one would give me yet one more week to save for it.

[LillyBBBW]

Yeah, I like the first choice too. I could even go early.

[Blackjack]

First works well for me too.

Now, if I can just hit the lotto...

[Theatrmuse/Kara]

I'm considering robbing a bank...........anyone want to be my get-a-way driver????

Just kidding.......I have "credit cards" for such life reaffirming reasons!

Thanks Heather for working your butt off getting the dates more pinned down!
Hugs, Kara

[HeatherBBW]

Just wanted you to see this update to the first post:

Hi Folks,

Just a quick note to let you know we are starting our search for the 2009 Dimensions Bash and we have decided on the following dates:

Dates are currently being re-scheduled due to holiday conflict in the area we are targeting. Please see my latest post at the end of this thread to help us decide what dates would be best. We are currently targeting the middle of June and will have dates announced by the 1st week of February. As it stands, the dates we are going for are: Choice #1 Jun 18-21 and Choice #2 June 11-14. We hope this information helps you in planning. Thank you for your patience.

We are targeting the area of Orlando/Kissimmee, FL - It will be hot but you will be mostly indoors or poolside, so it works either way. Some of our reasons for targeting this area is:

- Cheaper flights from all around the country and internationally because of the theme parks in the area.
- Many shopping/restaurant/attractions in the area as it is a vacation spot.
- We want it to be warm and like a resort vacation.
- Easily accessible scooter rentals for those who need them. These are very popular in Vegas at the bash and there aren't many cities in the world that have such rentals, but because of the theme parks these are readily available at good rates.
- Affordable hotels and banquet rates. Because of the high competition and tons of hotels in the area, we will be able to get us the best deal possible.
- The theme parks in this area are very fat friendly. At my last visit I was 480 lbs and I was able to get on 75% of the rides. This is generally not even an option for fat people. So people may want to extend their vacations and do some things they normally don't have the ability to.

In closing, we will be working hard to make this 1st Official Dimensions Bash full of fun. We plan on some information workshops, meet & greets, pool events, dance parties and whatever else we can think of! We hope that you will join us and stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

The next update will be in the first week of February, once we have signed a contract and things are solidified. Rates and final location will be announced as soon as possible and hopefully no later then the 2nd week in February as our goal. We will be making this as AFFORDABLE as possible to make it available to as many people we can.

We'd love to hear your suggestions and/or whether you think you'll be able to attend as this is our first Dimensions Bash and it's hard to figure out the numbers involved and what you folks really want to see/do at the bash. So bring it on

- The 2009 Dimensions Bash Crew

[WESTCHESTABOY]

Hey These Dates Work Perfect For Me, Im Off Weekends In June!

[LillyBBBW]

I like choice #1. I get paid that week.

[SparklingBBW]

Subscribed! I really want to be at this event!

G

[ValentineBBW]

I like choice #2 better, but either one will work :)

[jeri carmichael]

Hi Heather,


FYI -
The 2nd choice works best for me.

I am not available the dates of the first choice.

Thanks again for all your work...

peace and health,
jeri

[jcas50]

I prefer option 2. My birthday is June 15, so it would be a celebration for me.

[DeniseW]

so bummed...:( we can't go in June, that's Butch's busiest time at work but he always gets the first week of July off and we already planned on coming...oh well, maybe next time.

[Bellyjeansgirl]

Either date works for me. I've been a lurker for a while, but I'm in Miami- so Orlando is just a few hours drive.

I'm in! Hope to meet everyone :)

Edit: "for a while" means almost a decade, and I'm 24. haha.

[bigbodlvr]

If it is choice one then i know i will be coming since no one else is off that week at work. If it the 2nd chioce it will be harder to get off but i still might be able to swing it. I would hate to miss this event and i know if Heather doing much of the event it will be greattest event around.

[HeatherBBW]

P.S. To those subscribed to this thread, you'll find my updates and progress of my trip here in Orlando. This thread will include updates from my hotel tours as well as other important information as we move forward. Be sure to subscribe to it :)

http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53667

Hugs,
Heather

[TheNowhereMan]

I am going to try and make it I just hope I have the courage to talk to all of you sexy ladies in person :blush:

[HeatherBBW]

Hi Folks,

It's official folks :) I signed the contract and we are moving forward!

The dates will be June 18th - 21st at the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel

More info to follow as it becomes available :)

Hugs,
Heather

We targeted the area of Orlando, FL - It will be hot but you will be mostly indoors or poolside, so it works either way. Some of our reasons for targeting this area is:

- Cheaper flights from all around the country and internationally because of the theme parks in the area.
- Many shopping/restaurant/attractions in the area as it is a vacation spot.
- We want it to be warm and like a resort vacation.
- Easily accessible scooter rentals for those who need them. These are very popular in Vegas at the bash and there aren't many cities in the world that have such rentals, but because of the theme parks these are readily available at good rates.
- Affordable hotel and banquet rates. Because of the high competition and tons of hotels in the area, we were able to get us the best deal possible.
- The theme parks in this area are very fat friendly. At my last visit I was 480 lbs and I was able to get on 75% of the rides. This is generally not even an option for fat people. So people may want to extend their vacations and do some things they normally don't have the ability to.

In closing, we will be working hard to make this 1st Official Dimensions Bash full of fun. We plan on some information workshops, meet & greets, pool events, dance parties and whatever else we can think of! We hope that you will join us and stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

We'd love to hear your suggestions and/or whether you think you'll be able to attend as this is our first Dimensions Bash and it's hard to figure out the numbers involved and what you folks really want to see/do at the bash. So bring it on :)

- The 2009 Dimensions Bash Crew

[MisticalMisty]

Any idea on when we can start booking rooms...and is there going to be a bash fee?

[HeatherBBW]

I just got the go ahead to book yesterday. I haven't made an official announcement, but you can go ahead and book anytime by visiting the link I sent and calling saying you are with the Dimensions Bash.

As for the week of events and packages, those aren't priced yet. Stay tuned :)

Hugs,
Heather

[HeatherBBW]

Ok folks - the hotel room block is now open and available to take your reservations at the special Dimensions $85 room rate!

For full information, the bash website has been updated to include all the info you need about the hotel and booking at: http://dimensionsbash.com/

The schedule and pricing for the packages will soon follow :)

More information to come as it becomes available :)

Hugs,
Heather

[HeatherBBW]

Here is a copy of the Announcement Conrad made from the bash crew:

Dimensions Bash 2009 - Orlando, FL June 18-21, 2009

The first ever, one-of-a-kind Dimensions Bash will be taking place this summer in Orlando, FL. You'll be treated to a full range of events, attractions, and workshops all at your disposal. The Dimensions Bash is unique in its focus and intent because it's meant to reflect our flourishing and varied online community. We are bringing together fat people, admirers, and friends in order to interact, support, and better understand our common needs and goals - as well as those unique to each party. This will be a national event unlike all others and we're very excited.

Registration is now open and we hope you'll act fast to save LOTS of money!! If you register for packages before April 18, 2009 you can save up to $80!! Our goal here is to encourage community and full participation, so we've really priced the packages to get people involved and motivated. Full packages include all events, workshops, hospitality, vendor fair, and 3 fabulous meal events! We have packages from Thursday-Sunday and from Friday-Sunday for those arriving a bit later.

Please don't miss this first-ever opportunity to have real face time with your online community. Visit www.dimensionsbash.com today to get registered and then start counting the days!

We can't WAIT to see you there!

Dimensions Bash Staff

http://www.dimensionsbash.com - for hotel, registration, banners, and more!
Dimensions Forums: http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/forums
Dimensions Bash 2009 Forum Area: http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/fo...splay.php?f=52

[HeatherBBW]

Important Info, Updates & Requests for the Dimensions Bash :)

Please visit these posts:

http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1180053&postcount=10

and

http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1180040&postcount=243

[HeatherBBW]

Posted layout pictures with real life perspective for those who are concerned about the amount of walking at the hotel. Take a peek here:

http://www.dimensionsmagazine.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1180758&postcount=18

[JMA120764]

Hello Heather,

I am thinking of attending and will know by Tues or Wed of this week if it is possible. I send a coiuple of emails and have not gotten a reply so I am trying this way. I know I will ONLY be able to afford o pay the discounted bash fee though and don't know how to make sure that is able to happen. I need information first off on if a full/queen air mattress will fit in the room with a scooter that someone needs for mobility. Also, I need to know how comfortable the roll away bed is and if it will hold a 5 ft 6 inch 375 person and allow them to sleep comfortably. If not, are there rooms that will accommodate this that are also handicapped accessible as this is VERY important for someone I would be rooming with. Please get back to me as quickly as you are able as I know time is getting close.

Thank you,
JACKIE :)

[HeatherBBW]

Hi Jackie,

I've responded to several notes from you via PM and email. I left you my number so we can chat so I could get you all set. For some reason, that's not working, so I'll answer everything here so we can get you on board for your trip to visit with us.

Hugs,
Heather

- Late Registration: You can pay the reduced fee, we aren't going to up the fee at this time, we realize the current economic situation for most folks and we are trying our best to be as liberal as possible. We cannot accept mail-in payments any longer but you can use a credit card and pay via PayPal. If you had to mail a check, it would have to be sent priority so that I received it definitely in a few days, or that wouldn't work.

- Rollaway/Air Mattress: I would recommend getting a cot/rollaway instead. I know air mattresses aren't super fat girl friendly for multiple nights. The cots they have a are standard size "real" twin mattresses on a rolling lower platform. They have only a handful in the hotel, but if you call the hotel with the original reservation number and get yours set aside and blocked out, you should be all set.

- Suggestions: Have you considered getting a handicapped room that has 2 queen beds? The beds are very big and your friend with mobility issues would fit just fine in a queen. I'm over 500lbs and I still had room to roll around in a queen.

- King Handicap Room Space: If you did decide you wanted to bring an air mattress. If the room is the same handicap room I was in (King), then there was indeed room to fit a full/queen mattress on the floor. The rooms are VERY spacious, more spacious then I've seen in a standard hotel room.

- If All Else Fails: You can book a two queen bed and bring your own handheld shower attachment for your mobility challenged friend. The tubs are low and wide for easy access and they have a rail to help stand and sit, etc. The hotel will change showerheads free of charge as per our contract. Also, the regular rooms come standard with a microwave/fridge whereas the spacing changes of a handicap room, made it so they weren't a standard option. You can request them, but they are first come first serve, so this option might work best for you. If your friend uses a shower chair, it would fit fine in the tub and even if she had a handicap room, she'd need her own shower chair as the hotel ones will NOT hold a fatty. I've attached pictures of the easy entry tub as well.

I think that covers it, here is the cot image :)



Hello Heather,

I am thinking of attending and will know by Tues or Wed of this week if it is possible. I send a coiuple of emails and have not gotten a reply so I am trying this way. I know I will ONLY be able to afford o pay the discounted bash fee though and don't know how to make sure that is able to happen. I need information first off on if a full/queen air mattress will fit in the room with a scooter that someone needs for mobility. Also, I need to know how comfortable the roll away bed is and if it will hold a 5 ft 6 inch 375 person and allow them to sleep comfortably. If not, are there rooms that will accommodate this that are also handicapped accessible as this is VERY important for someone I would be rooming with. Please get back to me as quickly as you are able as I know time is getting close.

Thank you,
JACKIE :)

[LillyBBBW]

Good Lord Heather. I am continually amazed at the amount of effort, expertise, forthought and time you've given of yourself to Dimensions to make this a memorable event for all. It seems you've even taken clear color pictures of everything but local naked plant and animal life so people can see and have their questions answered. God almighty.

Thanks so much to you and all the others who are putting in to this in ways both seen and unseen. :kiss2::bow::kiss2:

[D_A_Bunny]

I agree Heather. It makes the world of difference when someone "in the know" is doing the planning. Thank you so much for making this so easy and comfortable to prepare for. I know everyone is going to have a superb time.

[petey]

hi heather my name is peter most of you know me as petey or peter if you can contact me b4 the bash i need to give you some info see i have seizures so with this being my 1st major out of state bash i gone up up to mil for a chicago/mil bbw group bash but nothing like this with ppl i do not know my sister will be staying with me at the hotel but she is not coming to the bash my sister had gave me the ok to give you her cell # if you can please contact me at pete020580@msn.com ty ttyl look forward to meeting u

[HeatherBBW]

hi heather my name is peter most of you know me as petey or peter if you can contact me b4 the bash i need to give you some info see i have seizures so with this being my 1st major out of state bash i gone up up to mil for a chicago/mil bbw group bash but nothing like this with ppl i do not know my sister will be staying with me at the hotel but she is not coming to the bash my sister had gave me the ok to give you her cell # if you can please contact me at pete020580@msn.com ty ttyl look forward to meeting u

I emailed ya Petey - I'll be happy to answer whatever questions you have :)

Hugs,
Heather

[SummerG]

Is anyone still looking to room share?

[toni]

I didn't know there was a tub! :wubu: I can't wait to hit the LUSH store at the Florida Mall and get bath bombs for that beautiful tub. lol

[Rowan]

*le sigh* wish i could fit the tub lol

[Russell Williams]

My friend and I are coming by train. My friend will be bringing a rascal electric scooter. We have found a transportation company that, for a fee, will transport my friend, the scooter, me, and baggage from the train station to the hotel. My friend and I have not been to an overnight fat people's event since the Chicago NAAFA convention two years ago. Many of you my friend and I have never met and we look forward to meeting you.

Yours truly,

Russell Williams

[ssflbelle]

Russell
I haven't seen you in person since the Fort Lauderdale NAAFA convention. Have seen you many times on TV in D.C. I will be at this bash as well. Glad to know you and your friend will be there. I'll be on the 3 wheel blue Maximum scooter this year. In case you forgot who I am, I was still walking at that that Fort Lauderdlae convention and one of the bellydancers in the hospitality suite. Do you remember?
Amanda

[petey]

hi heather i added u to im beacuse i had a few qs for the main one is i know you r a big cutie which is great i was hoping you could find out which big cuties models and other models will be there for me and maybe get me there pics to sign so i do not have to bring autograph book and look dumb if you can just let me know that be great btw can i have your autograph:blush:

[Missy9579]

Just found out that I am being forced to take 3 furlough days, the 18, 19 and 22,,,,had I known earlier I would have tried to make the bash :-( ....I

[HeatherBBW]

Just found out that I am being forced to take 3 furlough days, the 18, 19 and 22,,,,had I known earlier I would have tried to make the bash :-( ....I

Still time to get on a flight, they are super cheap right now too!

[Missy9579]

Still time to get on a flight, they are super cheap right now too!

I wish I could....But with flight and hotel and package I just can't swing it. Did I mention that they were unpaid furlough days? Hitting all in one paycheck lol. I just wish I had known 6 months ago that I would have to take them, because then I could have planned, ya know. 7 days before is just too rough to do.

[jdramzer]

My friend and I are coming by train. My friend will be bringing a rascal electric scooter. We have found a transportation company that, for a fee, will transport my friend, the scooter, me, and baggage from the train station to the hotel. My friend and I have not been to an overnight fat people's event since the Chicago NAAFA convention two years ago. Many of you my friend and I have never met and we look forward to meeting you.

Yours truly,

Russell Williams

:)Will your wife be there? I can't remember when I saw her last--she was so fun and friendly. Her name is Darlene, right?
See you there!

[RobitusinZ]

Hi everyone out there, I haven't been active on here in a bit, but on my last "lurk", I was turned on to the Orlando Dims bash. I'm in Miami, so this is a quick drive for me, and I was wondering if there was some sort of "cheat sheet" I can look at to get involved quickly.

Thanks!

[RobitusinZ]

Nevermind, I'm squared away. :D Now let's see if I can get it done!

[mel]

ugh I HATE I missed it