The only thing I know about Lawrence, KS, was that it was where all the big stuff happened in The Day After.
I now know that it's a college town, with a good Ren Faire.
I walk. I talk. I shop, I sneeze. I'm gonna be a fireman when the floods roll back. There's trees in the desert since you moved out. And I don't sleep on a bed of bones.
Buffy ,'Chosen'
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.
P.M. Marc - Jun 08, 2007 8:27:41 am PDT #5962 of 10002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 08, 2007 8:43:58 am PDT #5963 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
Kathy, I was imagining all of that at Dollywood. I'm sure Dolly would be impressed and enjoy the hell out of it but I'm sure we'd freak everyone else out.
They've seen bigger spectacles than us. Dollywood has its annual Out at the Park day as part of East Tennessee Pride Week in early June—imagine Gay Day at a Disneyworld owned by Liza Minelli.
Zenkitty - Jun 08, 2007 8:54:32 am PDT #5964 of 10002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I would be happy with any of these choices. Well, maybe less so Branson MO.
Nashville wouldn't be my first choice, but that's only because I'm from there, and I'd like to see cities I haven't seen before. And I haven't been there in fifteen years except for one quick visit, so I wouldn't be much good as a tour guide. Except that if we do go there, I'm dragging everyone with me to see the Parthenon. The Athena statue is finished and I haven't seen it complete!
I've been to Chicago, but that was for business. I wouldn't mind going back as a tourist. Everyone I know who's ever lived in Madison WI has loved it.
vw bug - Jun 08, 2007 9:02:44 am PDT #5965 of 10002
Mostly lurking...
We should do Lawrence, Kansas!
Lawrence is VERY fun, and my SIL is an event planner there and could probably help, if we wanted to do that.
beekaytee - Jun 08, 2007 9:04:19 am PDT #5966 of 10002
Compassionately intolerant
shock the mundanes!shock the mundanes!
I love the idea of Dollywood.
Kathy A - Jun 08, 2007 9:07:36 am PDT #5967 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I've been to the Parthenon in Nashville, and saw the Athena--it's very cool!! (It was with a F2F with the board I was in before I discovered Salon and Table Talk.) We stayed in the Holiday Inn across the street from Centennial Park, and so were able to walk over and check it out. Also, the downtown is very cool to walk around, there's tons of great music and food, and it's well situated with transportation options (planes, trains, and automobiles).
Trudy Booth - Jun 08, 2007 9:34:30 am PDT #5968 of 10002
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
They've seen bigger spectacles than us. Dollywood has its annual Out at the Park day as part of East Tennessee Pride Week in early June—imagine Gay Day at a Disneyworld owned by Liza Minelli.
Basically, it puts West Tennessee Pride Week to SHAME.
Frankenbuddha - Jun 08, 2007 9:37:47 am PDT #5969 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Basically, it puts West Tennessee Pride Week to SHAME.
So Out at Graceland day isn't all that?
Trudy Booth - Jun 08, 2007 9:45:40 am PDT #5970 of 10002
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
If anyone could pull off a sequened jumpsuit these days you'd think it would be them!
Ginger - Jun 08, 2007 9:49:26 am PDT #5971 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Dollywood might have some entertainment value, but Pigeon Forge is a zoo in the summer. The crowds are awful.
I'm personally not thrilled with the idea of Nashville, because my family is there, and I drive to Nashville frequently. Also, did I mention that my family is there? There is a lot to do, though. It's definitely a car town, so we'd need a hotel downtown or around Vanderbilt/Music Row.
I always love Chicago. I really liked Kansas City, but the last time I was there was for MidAmeriCon. The older fannish types among you can do the math.