I know there was mention of Evanston again as a possibility. While I'd really like to avoid the 2002 host hotel (it's gone way downhill), the area itself is neat and has a lot to offer. Were there any Chicago-istas interested in looking into other prospective places there?
Kaylee: Captain seem a little funny to you at breakfast this morning? Wash: Come on, Kaylee. We all know I'm the funny one.
'Heart Of Gold'
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.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 16, 2008 7:47:15 am PST #7271 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
brenda m - Jan 16, 2008 7:50:19 am PST #7272 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I'm happy to look into some stuff, but to be honest I kind of like the Madison idea, so it'll be informational and not so much pimping.
SailAweigh - Jan 16, 2008 7:58:04 am PST #7273 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Wiscon is held in Madison over Memorial Day weekend
Interesting sidenote: this was one of the few weekends where I found no blackout dates at the hotels I was looking at. UW commencement is the weekend of May 16-18, so I'd take that off the schedule right from the getgo.
askye - Jan 16, 2008 8:03:50 am PST #7274 of 10002
Thrive to spite them
HOCKEY!! YAy, although this is a sad year for my team that sucks.
to be on topic... I don't think we should just decide without voting and I don't think there's a problem of suggesting some place we've been before.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 16, 2008 8:04:42 am PST #7275 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
Welcome to my world, where that is true EVERY year.
Aims - Jan 16, 2008 8:44:53 am PST #7276 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum, Detroit Institute of Art, Detroit Zoo, off the top of my head. Fox Theatre and the other one (I forget it's name), Tigers games, what else?
Very true. Lemme see if I can't work something up. At the very least, I can try the Marriott Ren Cen. Where's one of those bid thingies we've used in the past?
Hey Maria - get us the GM discount!! Ha ha.
SailAweigh - Jan 16, 2008 9:08:12 am PST #7277 of 10002
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Aimee, don't let me push you into doing anything you don't want to. I just have very fond memories of Detroit, particularly of Greenfield Village, growing up. It was a must see every summer on vacation. It's indelibly imprinted on my psyche now and I can't separate the city and the place in my mind. Just because I wouldn't mind having an excuse to go visit again, Detroit does have it's drawbacks. Like Memphis, the downtown area is not exactly the nicest and getting to outlying areas is not the easiest. Midwestern cities (other than Chicago) have suck for public transportation.
Aims - Jan 16, 2008 9:19:44 am PST #7278 of 10002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Oh, not at all! I don't feel pushed! And downtown is actually quite nice. Amazing what hosting a SuperBowl and legalizing gambling will do for a downtown.
Cashmere - Jan 16, 2008 11:04:20 am PST #7279 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
As a side note for Madison--if anyone flying in wants a cheaper flight, they can check Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee. It's 20 minutes away from me and I can pick up/drop off. We're almost 2 hours away from Madison, but we have ample space for guests on their way into or out of town.
Kathy A - Jan 16, 2008 11:09:08 am PST #7280 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
If we do decide on Madison, I can pick up anyone who can only fly into O'Hare and we can drive up together (I'm about 20 minutes from O'Hare, and my car will fit three passengers semi-comfortably). Same for Ann Arbor, but the Detroit airport is probably more accessible than Madison's.