More remote locales can be good for smaller mini-F2Fs, but to accomodate as many people as possible, who want to have as much Buffista time as possible in a short amount of time, bigger cities with proximity to airports, and booking hotels with accessibility, really is the way to go for the Big Official F2F.
We die horribly and painfully, you go to hell and I spend eternity in the arms of baby Jesus.
Gunn ,'Not Fade Away'
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.
Steph L. - Oct 18, 2009 9:14:29 am PDT #4126 of 12706
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Laura - Oct 18, 2009 9:50:53 am PDT #4127 of 12706
Our wings are not tired.
Fort Lauderdale and Miami are easy enough to get to and I could coordinate things, but honestly it is way too hot at the time of year we do the F2F. I have visions of burnt to a crisp Buffistas. A mid winter event, sure. But then we have seasonal issues, but perhaps still workable for a group.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 18, 2009 1:54:42 pm PDT #4128 of 12706
"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
Do we have anyone on the ground in SC near Myrtle Beach?
flea - Oct 18, 2009 2:17:14 pm PDT #4129 of 12706
information libertarian
I think the NC Trianglistas are closest, which is to say 4 hours away.
brenda m - Oct 18, 2009 2:31:16 pm PDT #4130 of 12706
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 have family there who might be corralled into helping out.
brenda m - Oct 18, 2009 2:34:01 pm PDT #4131 of 12706
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
Also, Matt! I've been meaning to e you for two weeks now with apologies for being a sucky friend. My Memphis trip turned into a)super fast and b)capital D drama. But the very little I saw of Memphis (mostly the EconoLodge and Central Station) made me think I'd really like to come back sometime when I have actual time.
Beverly - Oct 18, 2009 4:00:46 pm PDT #4132 of 12706
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
If you're seriously considering Myrtle, may I throw a little more temptation on that part of the scale? Brookgreen Gardens is gorgeous, with a managed population of indigenous wildlife, beautifully maintained and manicured horticulture, and a renowned collection of sculptures, many of which are on loan from museums and private owners around the world.
The gardens are open and lit after dark, which dramatically presents some of the sculptures completely differently than in daylight. If Buffistas are going to be in the area and can organize cars, Murrell's Inlet is certainly driving distance either from Myrtle or North Myrtle.
Vortex - Oct 18, 2009 4:40:30 pm PDT #4133 of 12706
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Given how much people complained about the heat in DC, I'm surprised that SC is being considered.
brenda m - Oct 18, 2009 4:43:55 pm PDT #4134 of 12706
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
Right on the ocean is different, though. DC's special, too - when I moved there from Atlanta I thought it would be easy. Wrong.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 18, 2009 4:48:12 pm PDT #4135 of 12706
"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
Yeah, I've been to Myrtle Beach in August and it was pretty comfy climate-wise. No hotter than our Atlanta f2f, at any rate.
Brenda, I'll be happy to play tour guide (work permitting) if you ever find yourself back in the area. But I figured with a wedding and all, your time was probably spoken for.