In NO we ordered a bunch of food and it didn't really get eaten. It was all very good, but there is a tendency for people to go out to dinner before the party or to have a late lunch. I'm in favor of the open bar for a few hours.
You know, with the exception of one deadly and unpredictable midget, this girl is the smallest cargo I've ever had to transport. Yet by far the most troublesome. Does that seem right to you?
Early ,'Objects In Space'
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!
NoiseDesign - Mar 26, 2006 6:05:56 pm PST #7679 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
SailAweigh - Mar 26, 2006 6:14:59 pm PST #7680 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
That makes a lot of sense. What do you guys think you're trying to do here? Make us all look intelligent, or something?
NoiseDesign - Mar 26, 2006 6:16:09 pm PST #7681 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
Make us all look intelligent, or something?
Certainly not.
deborah grabien - Mar 26, 2006 6:16:15 pm PST #7682 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I like the open bar option, as well. That's really a lot of food, even for a crowd that's promising to be a good size.
I'll even make 'em stock something uber-dry and bubbly for me, since that's the only alcohol I drink. Heh.
Jessica - Mar 26, 2006 6:17:14 pm PST #7683 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
but there is a tendency for people to go out to dinner before the party or to have a late lunch
Yep, that's what I was thinking. I think food is a great idea (because who doesn't love finger food, plus there will definitely be attendees who can't afford to eat out all weekend), but if it's a choice between an open bar and tons of leftovers, I think the bar would be a better use of our funds.
Liese S. - Mar 26, 2006 6:31:24 pm PST #7684 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Are you hotel-ing or sofa-surfing?
Well, cheaper is better on my salary. I'm hoping to have saved a tad by then, but a sofa or a roomie would help if there are still those available.
I'm unlikely to book immediately, so I hit "undecided" on the poll for my attendance purposes.
Also, yay food, yay open bar, yay gorgeous gorgeous swag, yay Buffista parties.
ChiKat - Mar 26, 2006 6:33:27 pm PST #7685 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?
Speaking of roomies, I have space in my room. I currently have a king reserved, but will change that to a double. Would love a roomie.
smonster - Mar 26, 2006 8:30:37 pm PST #7686 of 10001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Also in favor of open bar.
Beverly - Mar 26, 2006 8:46:13 pm PST #7687 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Can I vote for BBQ Chez Grabien?
And I've been terribly remiss--what's the cover for prom?
deborah grabien - Mar 26, 2006 8:51:56 pm PST #7688 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Bev, I think the cover for Prom is going to depend on how we handle the bar, right?
The full hotel expense - food, drink, and hospitality suite - will come out to $2500 total, plus appropriate appliable tax. The ballroom thing is comped if we meet $1500 total food and beverages at prom, which isn't likely to be an issue with, rough guess, between 55 and 65 people showing up. The other $1000 is the use of the two-bedroom hospitality suite, from Thursday afternoon through Monday noon.