now if we could just combine a SF F2F with Java One... (which is generaly the last week of June) life would be sweet!
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
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!
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)
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.
brenda m - Jun 30, 2005 9:27:36 am PDT #3406 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
Deb, that sounds fab.
Polter-Cow - Jun 30, 2005 9:28:47 am PDT #3407 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
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.
Yeah, my first F2F was DC. And I wasn't there. But I felt like I almost was, the F2F thread was a-hoppin' so much with accounts and pictures and it made me feel almost a part of it. With NOLA, not so much. Which was in a way a good thing for me since I was really busy with my thesis and all, but I still missed the craziness of last year.
DebetEsse - Jun 30, 2005 9:29:28 am PDT #3408 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.
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
I disagree, strongly. If people want pictures posted during the festivities, we need broadband, for example.
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?
Because of the way the city voting will be set up (Hell yes, I'll go there; Sure, why not; Nope), we should have a tentative, but not baseless, count from the start. The poll-right-before-drop-dead may be useful, but that would depend on the arrangement we have with the hotel, IMO.
ChiKat - Jun 30, 2005 9:31:18 am PDT #3409 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?
Are we going to vote city first or date first? Because at this point, date is more of a deciding factor than city for me.
Jessica - Jun 30, 2005 9:31:24 am PDT #3410 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
JenP - Jun 30, 2005 9:31:36 am PDT #3411 of 10001
That does sound great, Deb. Very curious about what the flat rate might turn out to be.