There's a Groton New London Airport. Around there, right? Looks pretty. I see sailboat anchorages, a Lobster Point, ocean, and lots of green. Doesn't get much better than that!
Mal: You want to tell me how come there's a statue of you here looking at me like I owe him something? Jayne: Wishing I could, Captain.
'Jaynestown'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Java cat - Oct 15, 2009 4:48:05 pm PDT #4070 of 12706
Not javachik
Java cat - Oct 15, 2009 4:52:17 pm PDT #4071 of 12706
Not javachik
What about a two-weekend F2F. City people can have one weekend, the other weekend can be more country, and those of us who want to use it as an excuse for a longer vacation can have both.
Sheryl - Oct 15, 2009 4:55:49 pm PDT #4072 of 12706
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
I can't say at this point whether I can do the F2F next year, but I am amused that you are talking about the area where I grew up. (I grew up in Norwich, which is very close to Mystic and all. In fact, my senior prom was held at Mystic Aquarium.)
Amy - Oct 15, 2009 4:56:27 pm PDT #4073 of 12706
Because books.
I don't think it's really fair to ask people to pick and choose, though. The point is one location for everyone who wants to, to get together.
Hil R. - Oct 15, 2009 5:01:54 pm PDT #4074 of 12706
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I don't think it's really fair to ask people to pick and choose, though. The point is one location for everyone who wants to, to get together.
This.
Anne W. - Oct 15, 2009 5:06:03 pm PDT #4075 of 12706
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I don't think it's really fair to ask people to pick and choose, though. The point is one location for everyone who wants to, to get together.
Yes. This. And, as much as I love small, quaint towns, larger cities generally are easier for more people to get to and get around in affordably. Also, they will tend to have more variety in terms of activities for people to go do during the day, which is a plus given the group's wide range of interests.
Pix - Oct 15, 2009 5:06:04 pm PDT #4076 of 12706
The status is NOT quo.
Sheryl, I grew up in East Lyme! I didn't know we were neighbors.
ETA: Yep, what Anne said. And the Groton airport isn't an option--it barely has any commerical flights (it's unbelievably wee) and it's expensive to get there. The Providence and Boston (which is a quick train ride to Providence) airports are much better airport options.
Atropa - Oct 15, 2009 5:10:30 pm PDT #4077 of 12706
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I don't think it's really fair to ask people to pick and choose, though. The point is one location for everyone who wants to, to get together.
Exactly. Not to mention planning ONE weekend is a monumental task of cat-herding. Trying to plan two? Eeeesh.
Amy - Oct 15, 2009 5:21:29 pm PDT #4078 of 12706
Because books.
I love the idea of Providence (because I've never been there!), but I also like the idea of Philly or Baltimore, because they're a little more centrally located. And have decent transportation, not for nothing.
beth b - Oct 15, 2009 7:37:11 pm PDT #4079 of 12706
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Now if someone won the lottery...