I am! You had some email at the vortex account about that.

I get there Wednesday 10/29, leaving Tuesday 11/4, with a side trip to Baltimore on Saturday.

We were thinking Bistrot du Coin on Sunday for a group dinner, I think.

I also pinged MFNLaw, and she wasn't sure about making it on Sunday but thought maybe Monday would work for her for an additional dinner.

Cool! I know I'm usually planner girl, but I was late to the party, and you guys seemed to have it in hand. I was afraid I'd be out of town, but I'll be around for either or both.

Cool! I vote both!

I'll call Bistrot du Coin for a reservation in a week or two I guess.

maybe we could meet for coffee or something before or after? I hafta meetya!

That might work! I have rehearsal at 1pm and I hope not to have too much work to do before that. I may have to let you know on Wed evening.

I'll certainly look into tickets. If anyone else is interested let me know.

aurelia and perkins, insent.

Results from the poll:

What weekend would you be MOST likely to make it to Buffista F2F 2009? (F2F will be in the Pacific Northwest this year.)

30% (14) May 29-31
17% (8) June 5-7
26% (12) June 12-14
17% (8) June 19-21
50% (23) June 26-28

46 voters have answered this question.

What weekend would you be LEAST likely to make it to Buffista F2F 2009? (F2F will be in the Pacific Northwest this year.)

51% (19) May 29-31
24% (9) June 5-7
13% (5) June 12-14
27% (10) June 19-21
8% (3) June 26-28

37 voters have answered this question.

I would like to propose a different set of dates: _____

early July
July
July 11th or 18th
July as well
July please!!!

5 voters have answered this question.

Which F2F location would you be MOST likely to attend?

15% (7) Portland
73% (34) Seattle
10% (5) Other (please explain in comments)

46 voters have answered this question.

Which F2F location would you be LEAST likely to attend?

18% (6) Portland
3% (1) Seattle
78% (26) Other (please explain in comments)

Others: 1 anti-anywhere hot
4 anti-Arizona
1 anti-Alaska
The Hellmouth and Back Of Beyond were also brought up. The rest of the responses were either pro-anywhere or pro-PNW.

Okay - Seattle seems to have won the informal poll by an overwhelming margin. Should I put it up to an official vote, or are people okay with that?

If we do not put it to an official vote, I'll go ahead with the polling with the July dates added in, narrow it down to 2 or 3 weekends, and vote from there. How does that sound?

I'll go ahead with the polling with the July dates added in, narrow it down to 2 or 3 weekends, and vote from there. How does that sound?

That sounds right.

I would still do an official poll for Seattle v. other options, but maybe in conjunction with a revised date poll that skews later in the year.

I would still do an official poll for Seattle v. other options, but maybe in conjunction with a revised date poll that skews later in the year.

I think that you want to decide on location first, and then poll dates. It seems to work out better that way. That said, I'd be happy with declaring Seattle the winner already and moving on to dates.

Btw, Jon, did you know that preferential voting is in full effect for SF's next election?