I think it was determined that Nashville is great, but it's actually not Eastern, it's central (so a possibility for next year).
Riley: No pulse. Anya: Yup. The space lamb got 'im.
'Never Leave Me'
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.
javachik - Oct 16, 2009 11:25:28 am PDT #4094 of 12706
Our wings are not tired.
Typo Boy - Oct 16, 2009 11:30:01 am PDT #4095 of 12706
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
With economy the way it is, maybe choosing something hot as hell that is cheap for that reason is a good way to go. Choose nice place with good air conditioning and lots of facilities in Miami or someplace. Maybe rent a couple of air conditioned vans for a day trip to beach or whatever. (If you don't insist on the East maybe Austin - don't know if there is a season you can get offseason discounts there). Keep the cost down, and air conditioning keeps it from being miserable for people who hate heat. (Other thoughts: condos).
At any rate, maybe we should try for a lower price range this year. In this economy ought to be someway to have a fun gathering at lower per night cost. (And no, I probably won't make this one either. Does not make the suggestion a bad one.)
Barb - Oct 16, 2009 11:31:09 am PDT #4096 of 12706
“Not dead yet!”
Miami never really has an off-season, though with the economy the way it is, you might still be able to score some good deals.
Typo Boy - Oct 16, 2009 11:32:09 am PDT #4097 of 12706
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Maybe someplace less glamorous does? Cause the Buffistas bring enough glamor with them. Don't need addition glamor from the location.
Barb - Oct 16, 2009 11:35:39 am PDT #4098 of 12706
“Not dead yet!”
Well, there is the possibility of the Tampa/St. Pete area. You've got the whole beach vibe going, Tampa's got some interesting nightlife, there's kitsch galore around, plus for those who would be at all theme park inclined, Disney is only 45 minutes away on I-4, so it would make for a nice day trip for those who wanted.
Hil R. - Oct 16, 2009 12:00:01 pm PDT #4099 of 12706
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Portland, Maine, is nice, but there aren't many flights to that airport. Here's the list of nonstop flights there: [link]
Portland is great, though. And definitely much cheaper than Boston. Lots of neat little shops and restaurants near the harbor, beaches (sorta), and all the typical seacoast New England stuff like lighthouses and whale-watching tours. (The beach that's actually in Portland isn't great, but there are others a few miles south that are much better.) Close to Freeport for people who want to go to outlet stores. Can pretty much guarantee that the weather will not be too hot for anybody.
Hil R. - Oct 16, 2009 12:09:43 pm PDT #4100 of 12706
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Here's a pretty good guide to stuff to do in downtown Portland. [link]
sj - Oct 16, 2009 12:17:09 pm PDT #4101 of 12706
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
FWIW, when we were in Portland recently we found many things were closed on Sunday and Monday.
Barb - Oct 16, 2009 12:21:59 pm PDT #4102 of 12706
“Not dead yet!”
FWIW, when we were in Portland recently we found many things were closed on Sunday and Monday.
Could that be a seasonal thing, sj? You were there after Labor Day, right?
Hil R. - Oct 16, 2009 12:25:42 pm PDT #4103 of 12706
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Businesses in downtown Portland that are open seven days a week in July and August: [link]