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Gig Conference In Chicago

Sada

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Has anyone ever been? How many people actually show up? I am interested in going and was just wondering what is is like. It is June 17-19 in Chicago. Thanks for the info!

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I would go but that is when I am having surgery, and I can't go out of town then. I would think that a lot of people go because GIG is a big group all across the country. You should defenitley go, it should be really fun.

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What is "GIG" and what is their website with the information?? Thanks!

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GIG is the Gluten Intolerance Group and this is their website:

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I went to the GIG conference three years ago and loved it. Lots of good information and vendors and meals you don't have to worry about. Hundreds of people will be there. I wish I could go again this year but it just won't work.

richard

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I would go but that is when I am having surgery, and I can't go out of town then.

Surgery? What's the surgery for?

I went to the GIG conference three years ago and loved it. Lots of good information and vendors and meals you don't have to worry about.

Much, much better than the CSA, right Richard? :lol:

Hmmm...I would love to go to something like that...I'll start working on my parents :lol:

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lovegrov
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"Much, much better than the CSA, right Richard?"

Never been to a CSA conference so I can't say how good they are. You know what I think of the organization's stance on things, though.

richard

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