Up until the punching, it was a real nice party.

Kaylee ,'Shindig'


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!


Jessica - Jun 30, 2005 5:50:14 am PDT #3365 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

if people double up

I think the expectation was under $100/night per room, not per person.

On the one hand, I agree that it's unrealistic for most of the cities we're considering. On the other hand, hotel cost has been a major attendance hurdle, so it might be worth making it a priority, even if we have to sacrifice other items on our wish list.


JZ - Jun 30, 2005 6:03:51 am PDT #3366 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.

Okay, I take that back. But I still think it's feasible in San Francisco. Taking a quick Google around, I found this place -- rates sound reasonable, data ports in every room, and it's a short distance from downtown SF and right around the corner from Dark Garden, Citizen Cake and a restaurant/bar called Absinthe.

I have no idea how many rooms it has or whether it's handicapped-accessible (I would guess yes for the latter, just because the Bay Area is pretty fiercely regulated in this wise), but it's definitely the right price.


brenda m - Jun 30, 2005 6:05:40 am PDT #3367 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Aw. It comes with both books and a cocker spaniel.


Steph L. - Jun 30, 2005 6:09:17 am PDT #3368 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I have no idea how many rooms

28 rooms. AND -- hey, erika! -- "Advance arrangements may be made with responsible owners to accommodate their pet." W00t!!!


Jon B. - Jun 30, 2005 6:25:26 am PDT #3369 of 10001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

28 rooms.

There's an argument to decide dates and location ASAP. If we give them enough advance notice, we could book the entire hotel (and maybe get an even better deal!).


brenda m - Jun 30, 2005 6:28:20 am PDT #3370 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Oh, that would be fun.


Steph L. - Jun 30, 2005 6:28:28 am PDT #3371 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Though the rooms don't have private baths; they're shared baths, which is a deal-breaker for me.


Sean K - Jun 30, 2005 6:55:52 am PDT #3372 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Though the rooms don't have private baths; they're shared baths, which is a deal-breaker for me.

You've shared a bathroom with Perkins and Jess before (among others I may be un-remembering). Just make sure you're on the floor with them.


deborah grabien - Jun 30, 2005 6:59:07 am PDT #3373 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.

(waking up)

A main deal in San Francisco is to remember that a lot of the hotel prices - and yes, hotel rooms in this town can be insanely expensive - will vary depending on neighbourhood. If you look at hotels in the traditional high tourist areas - Union Square, Nob Hill, the Wharf - you're looking at New York pricing or higher. But tourism being San Fran's major money-maker for so many years, there are hotels all over the City, and because we're not only small but equipped with decent public transport - and a bus or Metro ride is still only $1.25, and gets you a two-use transfer - it makes the choices a bit wider.

There's also the fact that the Bay Area has a high concentration of b.org residents, and most of us have wheels....

Anyway, I'm on it. I do like the concept of renting an entire hotel. One thing: have we block-booked for three nights at the rate, or four nights, in the past?


Lee - Jun 30, 2005 6:59:55 am PDT #3374 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

if we are in the SF area, I'll have a private bath no matter what.

So will the first person who asks to stay with me.