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     Mochascafe Veteran Poster Username: Mochascafe Post Number: 148 Registered: 08-2007 Rating: N/A |
Join us at the New York Hilton with an exciting line up, Diahann Carroll, Hill Harper, Terry McMilan, Walter Mosley, Chris Gardner, Judge Greg Mathis, Stephen L. Carter, Carl Weber, Deberry & Grant, Reshonda Tate Billinglsey, Nina Fox, and many many many more! The event ends with a special book talk at Barnes and Noble Union Square with a Conversation between Chairman Julian Bond and Dr. Cornel West moderated by Mocha Ochoa. This event takes place on Wednesday July 15th 5:00pm to 6:30. Join us!  | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 1969 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
Gosh, it's sort of sad to read about events like this. Well, living in a small Midwestern town has it's advantages but we miss so much. If I may ask, what would an event like this cost to attend? Also, is there a schedule of events? The last time I visited NY, NY, manhatten, my hotel cost around $300.00 a night. I am sure that has gone up? What would you recommend for a poor boy that could maybe dig in his pockets for about $400.00 ....or less? | ||
| Troy AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Troy Post Number: 1847 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Carey the event is free. Visit http://naacpauthorpavilion.com/ for more information. I'ma go and bring my camera. | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 1970 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
Troy that's why you're the webmaster; you do what you do so well. All my questions answered at the click of a mouse. This looks very tempting. If I had a friend that lived in Harlem, I could cut my accomodation cost by ....lets see 2 x 250 x 14% x tipping x unknowns = approx 800 bucks AND get next to the A list people. He wouldn't have to tell anyone that he knew me. Notice I said 2 nights. Wouldn't want to wear out my welcome ;-). | ||
| Mochascafe Veteran Poster Username: Mochascafe Post Number: 149 Registered: 08-2007 Rating: N/A |
Carey, come out. The Oracle Group has been working really hard to pull this all together for the NAACP. Its going to be our biggest production yet. We are going to be doing some In the Cafe with Mocha tapings as well, We'd love to see you there! Let me know if you are coming! If you do decide to do hotel, NAACP rate at the Sheraton is $199.00 per night. If you need more info, you can contact me at mocha@theoraclegroup.net Thanks! | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 1971 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
Hello Mocha Mint, I did notice that the Oracle Group had something to do with this. (saw your e-mail address on other page) Now, if I send you an e-mail will it fall in a large basket of no return like that of Troy Johnson's :-). I have a lot more questions. Well, are you going to hug me like you know me if I come out? Seriously, I do have more questions. For instance, hotel rates are different for many reasons. I can do a five star or a 3 star hotel and it's generally not about the money. It's about safty, comfort and cleanliness. Sometimes my choice in hotels depends on the closeness to the event, along with the other things I've mentioned. I don't have to Hob-knob with the rich and famous but I don't want to take 4 cabs to get out and get back. | ||
| Mochascafe Veteran Poster Username: Mochascafe Post Number: 150 Registered: 08-2007 Rating: N/A |
LOL, Carey you are too funny. It would be great to meet you! If you have more questions feel free to reach out. I dont have too much overload in my mailbox. I try to keep up with it so it doesnt overwhelm me  Hopefully you can make it! | ||
| Troy AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Troy Post Number: 1850 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Mocha is there going to be a journal or something AALBC.com can advertise in? I emailed you this morning but the email was rejected by your server: The following recipient(s) cannot be reached: mocha@theoraclegroup.net on 6/24/2009 9:36 AM There was a SMTP communication problem with the recipient's email server. Please contact your system administrator. Carey, as much as I would like to accommodate you. I have two teenage daughters living with me -- I'm not sure they'll be able to keep their hand off you! | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 1974 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: |
Yeah, you're probably right *lol*. I like the way you put that *wink*. Here's another version. Carey, I've read your stories and there's no way in hell I would let you come anywhere near my daughters or my neighbors or my plants. I'll see you in the lobby. But Troy, don't be surprised if I tap you on the shoulders at the event. Yep, don't look silly when I punch you in your nose for calling me a rabbid dog *lol*. Stop it Troy, remember you're the webmaster and webmasters can't kick old men. | ||
| Troy AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Troy Post Number: 1885 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Carey did you go? I could not make it myself. | ||
| Carey AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Carey Post Number: 2099 Registered: 05-2004 Rating: N/A |
Sorry I didn't see this down here. No Troy, through it all, my costs were a factor. There are many cities in which I can cut my cost by calling family or friends, NY City is not one of them. I don't know how that happened. Aside from lodging, NY city is not an easy place to get around. I've driven there a few times but that was when I was younger and could stand the ride. Even the cost to park can get in your pocket. When I go to a city I like to move around and go to places outside the main reasons I am there and this trip was just not working. What did you hear about the turnout and the overall success of the event? | ||
| Troy AALBC .com Platinum Poster Username: Troy Post Number: 1892 Registered: 01-2004 Rating: N/A |
Interestingly Carey, I heard nothing about the event. Other than Amiri's griping about not being invited -- I posted a video of this elsewhere on the board |
