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.

I think I would call and ask them to extend for one week.

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.

Java, do they want an exact number or a range?

Shucks. Back to the quiet corner for me, as well. Sis and her kids get into town on June 25th. Time to get comfy and wait patiently for pictures of happy, foamy 'fistas mingling in either Philly or Providence.

I'm very sad about the Buffistas who won't be able to come, but very excited that this gives me a chance to attend! Now I can finally book my tickets home. (Also, ND may be able to attend now, too!)

You will be able to see The Punk!!

Java, do they want an exact number or a range?

Yeah, normally reserving a block of rooms means reserving a minimum, not an exact number.

Shucks. Back to the quiet corner for me, as well. Sis and her kids get into town on June 25th. Time to get comfy and wait patiently for pictures of happy, foamy 'fistas mingling in either Philly or Providence.

Boo!

You will be able to see The Punk!!

If Philly gets chosen, The Punk might have a Sara to play with, too.