There was much grumbling in New Orleans.
He doesn't travel well. He's like fine shrimp.
Anya ,'Touched'
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!
Dana - Jun 30, 2005 9:01:33 am PDT #3396 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Jessica - Jun 30, 2005 9:02:25 am PDT #3397 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I think the reason that no internet access was such a common complaint this year is that it had been promised, and then turned out not to exist. If we knew in advance that the hotel wouldn't have wireless (or would only have dial-up, etc etc), I think we could deal with it.
JZ - Jun 30, 2005 9:15:50 am PDT #3398 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.
Ah, darn, Deb, that's a shame. Still, it looks like there are a lot of other possibilities floating around.
Nicole - Jun 30, 2005 9:18:50 am PDT #3399 of 10001
I'm getting the pig!
That's my thinking also, Jessica.
Would anyone disagree with a poll (after dates and cities have been locked in, of course) to find out how many people are planning on attending?
I think if that'd been done earlier in the game for NO, the actual number of attendees wouldn't have been such a surprise. (I understand that people canceled last minute but even with them included, the numbers would've been lower than what was projected to the hotel.)
Just a suggestion.
ChiKat - Jun 30, 2005 9:20:13 am PDT #3400 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I think a poll was done for NOLA. It's just quite a few people had to not go during the last couple of months beforehand due to poveryt/schedule/etc.
deborah grabien - Jun 30, 2005 9:21:59 am PDT #3401 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
On the phone with the Miyako. This is looking possible, depending on the rates; they have 12 rooms per floor, and all of the rooms have high speed internet access, you have the choice of traditional western or Japanese style rooms (soaking tubs!), they have suitable quarters for a hospitality suite...so we could book two discrete floors.
Person I need to iron things out with is away from her desk. Damn it, Margaret, get your ass back in your chair....I'll pop over there later and see about it.
A preferred date is going to be necessary to get hard numbers; I told them it's traditionally been the third week in May. Is that right?
Nora Deirdre - Jun 30, 2005 9:22:23 am PDT #3402 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
now if we could just combine a SF F2F with Java One... (which is generaly the last week of June) life would be sweet!
Sean K - Jun 30, 2005 9:22:55 am PDT #3403 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Would anyone disagree with a poll (after dates and cities have been locked in, of course) to find out how many people are planning on attending?
I think a poll would be a good idea, but only right before our drop dead date for booking. Otherwise.... Hell, I'm planning on attending right now. I was planning on attending NO early on.
JenP - Jun 30, 2005 9:24:14 am PDT #3404 of 10001
I think that's a great suggestion, Nicole (about the headcount poll); I'd thought the same thing WRT New Orleans.
Heh, I think the people who'd be saddest about the no/little internet access would be the peeps not attending who wait for updates and photos. I say from experience.
Love the idea of a rented out place if we can swing it. I'm so starting to save my pennies. Last time I was on the West Coast, I was fourteen. Too long.
Jessica - Jun 30, 2005 9:26:55 am PDT #3405 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Otherwise.... Hell, I'm planning on attending right now. I was planning on attending NO early on.
Ditto.
Honestly, I'm not sure how much city choice is going to affect attendance. The past 4 hotels have all hovered around $100/night. Airfare is almost too variable to include as a data point. Food/liquor will be as cheap as possible.
I don't really know what my point is. Just sharing thoughts.