Who ISN'T going to NEST?

[bellytickler]

was going to make this my first nest since but I lost my license and said next year..ahhh so jelous

 

[unit5610]

I've met several TMF folks and would love to go meet more people, but seeing that my much better half doesn't even know I'm on this board it probably wouldn't be such a hot idea. Plus my mother-in-law passed away this week, my dad is close to doing the same, and my son is leaving for college in three short months. I kinda need to be home.
I don't feel the NEST is a cliquee or snooty thing and I'm sure every effort is made to make people feel very welcome. I wish all who go a wonderful time.

 

[dskodj]

Im not going because I really dont know anyone, I probably wouldnt fit in, and then I really dont have a whole lot of time to travel at the moment. But I hope everyone has fun! 🙂

 

[Iishieboo]

I'm not going! I wish I were... but, whatcha gonna do? 🙄 I'm not going, mainly because I have no money, and I promised my mom I wouldn't go this year. ((Yes, my parents know. ^_^)) But next, year... it's ON! Hope to see you all there!

 

[Trainwreck_686]

dont even know

i dont even know what this Nest is. is like a birds nest?

 

[Lilmissticklishfeet]

I will not be going to NEST, due to lack of funds and other reasons I do not wish to discuss at this time. But I hope the people that are going will have fun!

 

[chicago]

Im not going because I really dont know anyone, I probably wouldnt fit in, and then I really dont have a whole lot of time to travel at the moment. But I hope everyone has fun! 🙂

Fit in? We're a bunch of tickle enthusiasts from all over the world, all walks of life, etc etc. I don't think there's a person around that wouldn't fit in. Unless they didn't like tickling, then yea.

 

[Musicroxmysox]

I'm not going because I already had plans before the NEST dates were decided. But have fun everyone! :

 

[dskodj]

Fit in? We're a bunch of tickle enthusiasts from all over the world, all walks of life, etc etc. I don't think there's a person around that wouldn't fit in. Unless they didn't like tickling, then yea.

I guess fit in may have been the wrong expression Basicly what I ment is I dont really know anyone and everyone at nest know one and nother type thing.

 

[chicago]

I guess fit in may have been the wrong expression Basicly what I ment is I dont really know anyone and everyone at nest know one and nother type thing.

Well, not EVERYONE at NEST knows each other. This year there are more new people than ever before. And Bella and DVNC host a chat once a week for about a month, I think, for the newbies to get to know each other and find out more about NEST. It's a good idea, because then you become acquainted with the other people that are new, like you.

🙂

 

[tickle_x-pert]

I can't attend due to a lack of $$money$$ . But otherwise I'd love to go; meet a bunch of people, just like me 😀 . Talk & hang-out with them, during the tickling-breaks 😉. See different tickle techniques used by various lers etc.. Meeting others with the same interest; getting info; sharing info; having lots of tickle-sessions; etc... These are the reasons I joined TMF.
As for missing NEST this year - I'll have to make it up to myself, by scheduling many sessions with lees here in Calif (as I normally do on weekends) . TX

 

[falcon]

i'm not going for obvious reasons. if you've read my last post about non-tickling spouses, that should sum it up. maybe next year but probably not.

 

[Coda]

Well, I'm not going. It's backward to think people need reasons <I>not</I> to do something.

NEST has done one positive thing for me all along, which is to demonstrate (through the appearance of posts) that there's an actual sense of family between many of the forum members. It's nice.

 

[venray]

What is even nicer is that you do not have to attend in order to be a part gf that family...

Interacting on the forum and in the chatroom is the way for people to get to know one another...

Some of my best friends here are thos I have not yet met...😉

 

[Goodieluver]

ooh nice!
A flight to Philiadelphia from Oslo is only about 966 dollar!
I really have to try to go there next year!!!

You can build a sailboat......

 

[Goodieluver]

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DAMN! DAMN! DAMN! DAMN!
I'm NOT in the in crowd........because I'm NOT attending NEST!

Well Geesh, if someone had told me that the "cliques" and the "in" people were the ones that attended NEST perhaps I would have tried harder to go.

In fact I was waiting for my golden envelope with pre-paid tickets and offical "TMF Clique" Member ID to arrive before I went. And since they never did I made other plans. It's such a shame I won't be considered "IN" because of my non-attendance. I guess I will have to tell all my friends, including a few who have posted in this thread, that since I'm not IN again this year we can continue being friends!! YEAH!! And I guess those of my friends that are going to NEST wont talk to me anymore and will generally forget me since I'm not going to be one of the "IN" ones.

WHY DON'T PEOPLE TELL ME THESE THINGS UNTIL ITS TOO LATE!!!
I think I'm going to go drown myself in a pool of brightly color balls at Chuck E Cheese.
Thanks.
**END SARCASM**

I will not be attending NEST, not because of cliques (real or imaginary) or my dislike of groups, or even "outing" my deepest sexual function in public among others. I simply have 2 kids still in school, and I want to be with them. AS much as I would enjoy meeting many people I have had the pleasure of knowing online, my children come first before anyone...including myself.

So....I will not be attending. I will be around, doing my little Radio Show on Fri and Sat. night. Tune in if you can.

Thanks

Rob

...I think i need to attend NEST some day simply to see if Rob's wit translates into conversation.

 

[chrisheaven]

Im not going. Being in england makes it a bit too far away, and expensive...

I am in England too--- Would love to go one year, though
Chris

 

[cloudgazer2k]

lack of funds, plus an unexpected trip, made NEST plans go out the window. a damn shame, too, since i keep trying to plan each year.

 

[DimpleToes]

Lack of funds plus beeing so many ppl... yikes..

 

[venray]

I am in England too--- Would love to go one year, though
Chris

Chat with BigJim, and with Libertine. Libertine attends often and I believe BigJim is trying to make it happen for next year. They may be able to offer advice as to how to plan it out.

Ray

 

[Bizkit]

I'm not going this year for a couple reasons.One being I can't take the time off from work.Two being the fact that I would need to grow the cajones first.😀 As much as I hate to say it I am shy(the dreaded 's' word) especially when it comes to the subject of tickling.I am hoping to make some more friends online and that would probably make the experience a little less intimidating.Did I just say intimidating?Wow,I really am turning into a big pussy.🙄Anyway,I hope everyone who is attending has a great time and maybe I'll see you next year. 😎

 

[KittenToes]

And me!!!!

Chat with BigJim, and with Libertine. Libertine attends often and I believe BigJim is trying to make it happen for next year. They may be able to offer advice as to how to plan it out.

Ray

Venray- PLEASE don't forget Libertine's other half.

Especially since she does most of the travel planning.

Reminder over. So keep an eye on fare sales starting a few months in advance, save up for it, etc. Just like you would for any trip.

There are BAST events and tickle munches in London, too. We've gone to a BAST and a few munches. They are smaller than NEST, but growing gradually.

Get in touch with Touch and LaPixie on here- they organize the London TK munches. Also try ticklebrits.com for stuff in England.

And Ray- see you later!

 

[QBWeaver]

I see lots of replies from folks who say they don't know anyone. ok... Story time...

1999 - April - I was going to my first NEST. I didn't know anyone there. I was in California and flying ALONE to Philly. A single woman, flying alone, into a city I didn't know to meet with folks I had only chatted with online... CRAZY! There is no way I would have recommended anyone do this - especially a woman. But I took the leap.

I got into town that evening and met with Max and Bella for breakfast. Three different walks of life. Three totally different personalities. And Instant Family!

I was nervous, scared yet I was craving meeting lots of the folks I had chatted with online. It was as if we had known each other all our lives. Then as other people came into town and we met... it was the same feeling. Everyone was nervous but the instant they made that first realization that this is one of the people they had either chatted with or had seen posts from... it was absolutely joyful. And the tickling hadn't even started yet.

It ended up being, as Ray said, a family reunion, but this family was meeting for the very first time.

There are teachers, and housekeepers, Doctors and lawyers, truckers and business men, gardeners and students, musicians, actors, dancers and day-care personnel. The variety was the amazing part of it. No one knew or cared what anyone did for a living. The best part was just getting to meet each other.

And after that NEST we always looked forward to the next one. We hated to go away since we live in so many different places. So the excitement you see is quite often from anyone who has been to NEST who gets to go back and reunite with "family".

So... should you ever decide to go... Just Go. The hardest part is that step through the door. But what you find once you step through is a room full of friends you just hadn't met before or family you've never met before. You won't be sorry you did it. You'll end up with life long friends. The social aspect of this is the best part. The tickling is almost secondary to the social aspect of this amazing event.

Got questions? Ask away. I'm always available to answer your questions and the Nesters will certainly help out as well.

 

[maniactickler]

Lack of funds plus beeing so many ppl... yikes..

Dimples, im having my own personal gathering if your interested. it would be just you and i.

 

[WayTooD]

I couldn't go because it is on the weekend right before finals. I would love to go sometime, but it would probably have to be later in May or June. Also, money is a bit tight right now.

BTW it's not an in crowd thing, but NEST is kind of the TMF festivus. Your GOING to hear about it if you lurk TMF because it's what everyone and there mom looks forward to on this forum. Let's not get all self-righteous here.