The Current List of 80 (Well 62)

Here is the current list of people who have expressed interest in the Taluncon. While this list is now 80 people long, as the notes will show it really only represents about 62 confirmed and 18 "definite maybes". If you know any of the people who are maybes please pitch in to convince them to show up. They are a great group of people and would add immeasurably to the experience.

To those of you who have confirmed... I am honored to have you be a part of this. I don't know whether it will be a "recruiting Woodstock" or not (someone sent me that comment earlier this week), but I do know that you should avoid brownies from strangers.

(In alpha order by last name)

Gary Alpert - I put my friend Gary on here in the hopes that he will be able to show, but their recent merger probably will prevent that from happening.
Mary Bows
Anna Brekka
Neal Bruce
Susan Burns
Phil Carpenter
Kristi Cavanagh
John Chaisson - John wants to come but has some conflicts and don't know if he can make it. For those of you who know John, he would be a great addition, so let's keep the pressure up.
Joel Cheesman
Peter Clayton
Sheila Couch
Gerry Crispin
Jim Cunneen - Jim may have jury duty, which as a former California State Assemblyman is not something he can ignore. Here's hoping he can make it.
Leonard Dandurand
Jason Davis
Christine Deputy
Scot Dow
Mike Euglow - Just got an email from Mike saying he has an emergency and won't be there. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Greg Garrison
Philip Gee - Just told me he has a conflict, but I am going to try to talk him out of it. Phil is awesome.
Hans Gieskes
Amitai Givertz
Linda Glass
Gautam Godhwani
Nancy Gray-Starkebaum
Bill Hanniman
John Havenaar
Joseph Hentz
Steve Hunt
Dennis Hunter
Krist Jake
Mark Jennings
Tara King
Colin Kingsbury
Sophie Kitson-Crolla
Lance Knobel
Dave Lefkow
Steve Levy - I owe Steve a phone call and keep getting hammered and not making the call. Sorry Steve. Call me on my cell.
Dart Lindsley
Peter MacGregor
Michele Macready
Humera Malik - Humera may have some conflicts, but is hoping to make it to at least part.
David Manaster
Kevin Martin
Sabrina Martinez - I have had some nice email conversations with Sabrina recently. Still trying to convince the powers that be that she should be there. I really hope she is.
Mark Mehler
Ryan Money
Scott Morrison
Chris Murdock
Joe Murphy
Peter Navin - An all around great guy and somebody who should be there, but probably too busy.
Chris Nicola - Another wonderful human being who I hope can attend.
Cindy Nicola - I am getting lots of good press for the Unconference, but at least 1/2 of it belongs to her. It wouldn't be happening without her active support.
Niels Christian Nielsen - May be in Denmark. One of the brightest people I have ever known. I really hope he can make it.
Alex Pedregon
Steve Pollack - Another great guy who may not be able to make it because of the recent merger.
Todd Raphael
Sean Rehder
Todd Richman - I have to admit that I threw Todd on the list because he was one of the best guys I have ever worked with, but he just started a new job and probably can't make it.
Scott Robarge - The last I heard from Scott it was iffy.
Jason Roberts - Jason told me he was interested but haven't been in touch with him since. You out there Jason?
Rob Salerno
Tey Scott
Frank Sennett - I wrote an article for Frank's publication before the holidays and thought he had expressed interest, but haven't heard from him lately, so may be a no-show.
Michael Shafrir
Craig Silverman
Raghav Singh
Martin Snyder
Chad Sowash
Shally Steckerl
Laura Stoker
Hank Stringer
John Sumser
Kristen Weirick
Mary Welsh
Dan White
David Williams - A definite maybe... pretty swamped back in DC.
Bob Wilson - The last time I talked with Bob (back at the Kennedy conference) he said he was interested, but haven't heard from him recently. You still interested Bob?
Wesley Wu
Kara Yarnot

Comments

[John Sumser]

We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson. We want Chaisson.

[John Chaisson]

It's definitely nice to be wanted...thanks John Sumser for the crowd chant...I'll do my best...I've already made reservations with Jeff to attend in 2008.

[John Sumser]

I'll arrange a real crowd roar. That's just how much I'd like to see you there.

[John Sumser]

Can you hear it? JayCee JayCee JayCee JayCee JayCee JayCee JayCee JayCee JayCee

It's getting louder Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson Chaisson

Looks like some cars have been overturned and set ablaze. The cops are rolling in. It's a We Want Chaisson riot.

[John Sumser]

The whole thing will be incomplete without a certain Science Fiction author from DC.

[havenaar]

if you are talking about john havenaar fron michigan he past away in 2005