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.
I'm just, uh, just feeling kinda... truthsome right now. And, uh... life's just too damn short for ifs and maybes.
Mal ,'Heart Of Gold'
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!
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.
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.
Beverly - Mar 26, 2006 8:56:00 pm PST #7689 of 10001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Ah. Okay, thanks.
juliana - Mar 26, 2006 9:58:08 pm PST #7690 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
I'll even make 'em stock something uber-dry and bubbly for me,
Can you make them stock enough for me too? Please?
NoiseDesign - Mar 26, 2006 10:14:24 pm PST #7691 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
So if we take the $2500 and assume around 60 people that ends up meaning that we need to average around $42 a person.