I like the convenience of the hotel - good to have my room nearby for changing or retreating, as needed. I think the decorating and getting food and so forth would end up being another fun Buffista thing to do, especially if it really is a small group.
It's a real burden being right so often.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
-t - Apr 06, 2007 9:21:08 am PDT #4972 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Pix - Apr 06, 2007 9:46:43 am PDT #4973 of 10002
The status is NOT quo.
It's kind of hard to do that sort of thing on my phone.
Sorry Tom. I was on my phone at the time too, which is why I'd asked. I know that they accept reservations--I just didn't know if they were sold out.
Anyway, I checked, and Sunday tickets are available at a variety of times. I don't know if ND and I will join you guys since we just went to the open house this past Monday and I have some work I may need to do, so maybe you and the Miracleborns should compare notes about if/when you want to go? There are also tickets available each evening, so we could do something like the Hollywood Cemetery on Sunday and then you guys could go the Observatory on a weekday...?
Liese S. - Apr 06, 2007 9:48:43 am PDT #4974 of 10002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
(Not coming, but can't resist weighing in anyway.) So with those numbers you're looking at 60-65 per person for the prom cost.
Java cat - Apr 06, 2007 9:51:16 am PDT #4975 of 10002
Not javachik
SUZI! I'm so glad you posted a reminder. I need your address AGAIN. Insent.
Daisy Jane - Apr 06, 2007 10:06:03 am PDT #4976 of 10002
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Bay Area-istas (and anyone else visiting the area) - just a reminder about brunch on April 21st at my place, 11am for Daisy Jane.
In case I haven't made myself clear I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!
Also SQUEEEEEEE!
::points at tag::
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 06, 2007 10:14:57 am PDT #4977 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
If there are only going to be 20 or so of us, I think I'd rather just unofficially take over Manuel's or another lounge/restaurant venue nearby and not have anyone have to deal with the headache of meeting space rental, food & bar setup, and so forth. A big meeting room can start looking awfully empty and forlorn if there are only a few handfuls of people present. And I've had very enjoyable times when medium-sized groups of Bronzers or con attendees have gathered at a place with couches and pool tables or a dance floor.
Frankenbuddha - Apr 06, 2007 10:31:55 am PDT #4978 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I'm leaning towards how Matt's thinking, but the convenience factor of the hotel is nice. The money (if the calculation of 60-70 a head is correct) isn't an issue.
Which means I'm not being very much help.
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 06, 2007 10:40:58 am PDT #4979 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
The convenience factor's not that big a worry to me when we're talking about a few blocks, but then again I like to walk and won't be wearing heels.
Laura - Apr 06, 2007 10:53:48 am PDT #4980 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
My thinking is similar to Matt's. If we have a small group it seems less effort to just go somewhere close by. Walking is fine with me, but we have a lot of vehicles too. I'll be driving and I know a number of other people are driving.
If we are a bigger group then the convenience of being in the hotel wins.
Ginger - Apr 06, 2007 10:59:36 am PDT #4981 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Here's the actual ballroom: [link]
Hell, if it's only 20 people, we could have it at my house, although there'd be no dancing if it was raining, since the only room for dancing is outside. I'm about five miles away, though.