[Coco] CoCo Fest video and chat

[Frank Pittel]

Ken,

Like you I find it hard to meet new people and feel uncomfortable in groups
of people I don't know. I went to the Cocofest for the first time last year
and was treated like an old friend by the people there. I found out about the
fest the week before by doing a google search on "coco" on a lark and decided
to go. I had no idea of what to expect prior to going and ended up having a
great time.

I'm glad you're planning on going next year and look forward to meeting with
you. I'm sure that after being there for an hour you'll feel like you're part
of the reunion!!

Frank



On Thu, May 04, 2006 at 01:57:15PM -0400, Ken Carlin wrote:
> 
> 
> While I usually lurk, I've decided to chime in on the topic at hand.
> 
> I can come up with a million excuses as to why I didn't attend this year,
> but when I really analyze it, I guess the reason I didn't go is that I
> feel (rightly or wrongly) as an outsider of sorts.  Many of you know each
> other quite well, and it becomes a reunion for you when you get together.
> I, on the other hand, have never met any of you personally.  And due to a
> personality quirk or hangup, I find it hard to meet new people and
> immediately fit in.
> 
> When the fest was in Pittsburgh, I *did* attend.  And I felt kind of out
> of place.  Not anyone's fault, that's just the way I am.
> 
> However, I'm also of the opinion that people need to overcome any quirks
> of theirs in order to enjoy life more fully.  Therefore, I am making a
> promise, here and now, that (barring any unforseen horrible circumstances
> for me) I will be there next year.  And I hope to make alot of new friends
> while I'm there.
> 
> --Ken Carlin
> 
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