At the risk of bringing down some folks wrath on the subject I might add that some people (and I will include me in that group, even if I'm the only one) might be voting for the June date because it's weeks before the July dates and therefor may be less oppressively summery.
Early: Where'd she go? Simon: I can't keep track of her when she's not incorporeally possessing a space ship. Don't look at me.
'Objects In Space'
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.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 21, 2010 2:35:06 pm PDT #5427 of 12708
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
javachik - Mar 21, 2010 3:26:45 pm PDT #5428 of 12708
Our wings are not tired.
I like the idea of opening it up to voting for multiple dates and then going with the date that gets the most "yes I can go" votes. Don't we want to be the most inclusive possible?
And my thanks to anyone who steps up and adds helpful info and puts a fire under asses to get Decisions Made.
Pix - Mar 21, 2010 3:27:38 pm PDT #5429 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
Okay doke. Well here are the results, for whatever they're worth.
June 26-27 (Providence or Philly; NYC not available) 15
July 10-11 (NYC, Providence, or Philly) 8
July 17-18 (NYC, Providence, or Philly) 10
The winner is June 26-27, which means we now must vote Providence versus Philly. Could someone Nilly the pimpage for those two cities and combine them so people can see them more clearly?
sj and...whoever has taken over for Java...do you need more time to get exact price comparisons for this specific weekend, or do you feel ready to let people vote?
sj - Mar 21, 2010 3:32:00 pm PDT #5430 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Pix, I would like at least through the end of the day tomorrow to follow through with a couple of hotels that I am waiting to hear back from.
Pix - Mar 21, 2010 3:33:56 pm PDT #5431 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
Sounds good to me. You all take as long as you need, and poke me when you're ready for the next voting survey.
meara - Mar 21, 2010 3:48:00 pm PDT #5432 of 12708
Aw, dang. Well, that makes my decision an easy one, I guess. I'm in a wedding in Chicago that weekend, so no F2F for me.
Amy - Mar 21, 2010 4:06:38 pm PDT #5433 of 12708
Because books.
The most affordable hotels in Philly were the Holiday Inn Historic District, Best Western Center City, and Crowne Plaza. All of the bids we have (all under $120) expire tomorrow, however, so I'll have to call and check on them.
I'm not sure what would happen after that, if Philly is chosen; one of the above hotels requires a deposit, although the other doesn't, and some of the details about prom would still need to be worked out.
brenda m - Mar 21, 2010 4:16:30 pm PDT #5434 of 12708
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 think I would call and ask them to extend for one week.
javachik - Mar 21, 2010 4:20:36 pm PDT #5435 of 12708
Our wings are not tired.
Well, the thing is, final negotiations can't take place until a firm count of rooms needed/persons per room is done. At least two of the hotels in Philly made that clear to me. I have a slight idea of how many people are going, but I have no idea how many plan to bunk together.
sj - Mar 21, 2010 4:28:27 pm PDT #5436 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Java, do they want an exact number or a range?