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.)
Everybody dies, Tracey. Someone's carrying a bullet for you right now, doesn't even know it. The trick is to die of old age before it finds you.
Mal ,'The Message'
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.
Sheryl - Oct 15, 2009 4:55:49 pm PDT #4072 of 12706
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
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...
Trudy Booth - Oct 15, 2009 8:14:27 pm PDT #4080 of 12706
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
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.
We really could, in many ways, get the best of both worlds in Asbury Park. Well, a third world if you count beaches as their own world.
Lots to do, easy to reach, cheap.
(I'm sure the same could be said for some other resort towns in the off season.)
erin_obscure - Oct 15, 2009 8:17:53 pm PDT #4081 of 12706
Occasionally I’m callous and strange
Groton/New London airport? I didn't even know they were served by commercial airlines. I have family in Groton and the few times i've flow in it had to be to the Burlington airport. Travel from VA is always by car because while absolutely gorgeous, it is not really close to any commercial airports. {ponders how many people the family could accommodate in four bedrooms....it would be pretty cozy}