That was down because it was being revamped the last time I was there. And our friends were STAYING there. *sigh*
IT HAS GIRLIE PIRATES NOW!
Xander: I do have Spaghetti-os. Set 'em on top of the dryer and you're a fluff cycle away from lukewarm goodness. Riley: I, uh, had dryer-food for lunch.
'Same Time, Same Place'
F2F 3: Who's Bringing the Guacamole?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: San Francisco, May 19-21, 2006! Everything else, go here! Swag!
Aims - Jun 28, 2005 7:46:02 am PDT #3273 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
tommyrot - Jun 28, 2005 7:48:15 am PDT #3274 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Oh, has anyone heard from Gus? I emailed him last week to the two addresses I have for him and I haven't heard back yet. (I did use the keyword that gets one past his spam filter.)
Aims - Jun 28, 2005 7:50:01 am PDT #3275 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
VEGAS HAS AVENUE Q!!!
(I'd love Vegas, but I'm not get all bitchy if it isn't there. I'm just underslept and a bit hyper.)
NoiseDesign - Jun 28, 2005 7:50:21 am PDT #3276 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
Was there a substantial payoff to the earlier deadlines that I'm missing?
Earlier hotel reservation which got us a cut rate on the room block. Actually with NO, if we'd not made decisions pretty early we most likely couldn't have gotten a room block anywhere in the French Quarter. The ballrooms in the area were booked solid with weddings by the time our block came up as well. Some folks did take advantage of booking a flight earlier to get a cheaper flight. I was about to block out the dates on my calender early enough to make sure that I could keep work away from those dates.
I think Vegas is a fine and dandy idea! I'll be there at New Year's Eve as well. I love Vegas. Been there in the middle of summer and the middle of winter and never really had a huge problem. The shows like the pirate show and the volcano happen at night when it's not bad to be outside. It's the desert which means that it cools off pretty nicely once the sun goes down.
Trudy Booth - Jun 28, 2005 7:57:41 am PDT #3277 of 10001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Sorry if "blow it" sounded harsh. I only meant it in the strictest "financial availability to the most possible people" sense.
The F2F was great - the only thing missing was more Buffista goodness.
DebetEsse - Jun 28, 2005 7:59:06 am PDT #3278 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Organizers (past, present, people who have done this sort of thing): At what point are we going to be paying premiums for late decisions, especially wrt prom space and hotel?
I think it would still be prudent to get dates set soon, so that people can ask for time off. I think waiting may actually result in decreased turn-out, if people can't get time off. So, let's say, date vote in 2 weeks or so? The 10th and 11th? How does that sound?
NoiseDesign - Jun 28, 2005 8:01:31 am PDT #3279 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
At what point are we going to be paying premiums for late decisions, especially wrt prom space and hotel?
This completely depends on the city and part of the city, it's the reason why it's important to pick a city relatively early. If it's a high tourist area then 10-18 months in advance for good rates, or to get the choice venues. If it's an area that is less tourist related then you can push that down quite a bit, sometimes as low as 4-6 months.
deborah grabien - Jun 28, 2005 8:42:38 am PDT #3280 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
There's nothing interesting outdoors in Vegas.
Not true. Red Rocks Canyon is to die for. Piling into a car and heading out toward Primm is Shopping Mecca. The high desert is glorious.
I adore Vegas, as is well known. I will also take any opportunity I can afford to visit Seattle, a city I love.
And of course, there's the Bay Area. I've handled a few parties and put a few people up at my place, in my time. Would be happy to do so again.
Also, there are decent hotel rates to be had, even in the City proper, if you know where to look.
DebetEsse - Jun 28, 2005 8:59:30 am PDT #3281 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Would be happy to do so again.
Deb, (help) organize or put people up?
t Process-Girl
Lyra Jane - Jun 28, 2005 9:09:25 am PDT #3282 of 10001
Up with the sun
Also, there are decent hotel rates to be had, even in the City proper, if you know where to look.
We stayed at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel when we went to SF last year, and paid just over $100 a night. Not really a bargain accomodation, but a good value for the price in terms of amenities, location and just sheer shininess.