Maybe we could just steer clear of speaking for anyone else. Stating your own opinion is fine. Saying a lot of people tends to lead to problems.
Could not possibly agree more with this. Really. I've tried. I am at 100% agreement with Nicole.
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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!
JenP - Aug 03, 2005 9:18:20 am PDT #4212 of 10001
Atropa - Aug 03, 2005 9:19:24 am PDT #4213 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
So unless we take the attitude that we just want a good hotel, and seeing Seattle doesn't matter, I think we want either downtown, the Seattle Center area, or maybe near the UW campus--anywhere else is too out of the way. Jilli and Plei may disagree, but that's my take.
No disagreement here. NONE.
just buses, which are slower and less convenient.
That is ... well, maybe not an understatement, but close.
Vortex - Aug 03, 2005 9:20:12 am PDT #4214 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I am at 100% agreement with Nicole.
a lot of people are! oh, wait . . . :)
JenP - Aug 03, 2005 9:26:01 am PDT #4215 of 10001
a lot of people are! oh, wait . . . :)
Snerk. Right? I was going to write Nicole speaks for me... about not speaking for other people... d'oh! It got all logic loopy.
deborah grabien - Aug 03, 2005 9:32:05 am PDT #4216 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Moooommmmmmm! Vortex is generalising again.....!
Seriously, folks. I'm at an impasse until I know whether Abi feels the requirements are non-negotiable, or whether they aren't. Because I hadn't even planned to offer up hotels that didn't meet all of them. And the question of "a cheaper motel in proximity" won't fly here, either, because, as already said, SF pricing goes by neighbourhood. Lombard Street is the best value for the buck, but they aren't hotels, they're motor inns, they won't have the internet access or the space anywhere nearby for prom, and I doubt they'd take a block booking this far in advance anyway, because they're never hurting for custom.
Reality is what it is, and I know my city, yo.
And I honestly don't want to sound pissy, but I'm finishing off one book, I'm being paid to finish one that has a 15 November deadline, and when I enthusiastically offered to do all the research for SF, I wasn't counting on the requirements being skewed, or having to wander off to North Berekeley (which I love, mind you - cool area) or Cupertino or somewhere, in search of outlying hotels that match the price but not the amenities requirement.
Trudy Booth - Aug 03, 2005 9:52:17 am PDT #4217 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
I just heard back from the Seattle Convention Bureau contact. She's sending our proposal out to various properties today (she is a speedy one!).
Having already asked several questions I assume she'd have said something if she thougth our list was utterly impossible.
Atropa - Aug 03, 2005 9:54:31 am PDT #4218 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Having already asked several questions I assume she'd have said something if she thougth our list was utterly impossible.
Probably. (And thank you again for helping with this! I'm apparently the only editor in the office for the rest of the week, so I suddenly have work.)
When you get the list of what properties, let me know the names & addresses, and I'll try and figure out where they are & what they're near.
deborah grabien - Aug 03, 2005 9:57:46 am PDT #4219 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
(loving Jilli's Brides of Batman tagline)
Trudy Booth - Aug 03, 2005 9:57:54 am PDT #4220 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
Awesome, Jilli!
Could you or Plei come up with a rough count of how many local "you can crash here, Buffista" beds are possible?
Atropa - Aug 03, 2005 10:00:26 am PDT #4221 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Could you or Plei come up with a rough count of how many local "you can crash here, Buffista" beds are possible?
Yep!
(loving Jilli's Brides of Batman tagline)
Said by a very cheerfully confused man at me & Plei when we were waiting in line to see Batman Begins at the IMAX.