Nicole raises a good point, and I haven't done enough event planning to have any answers. I'm thoroughly flexible on the dates, other than placing as few burdens as possible on people between Thanksgiving and New Year's.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
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.
Fred Pete - Mar 26, 2010 6:37:57 am PDT #5503 of 12708
Ann, that's a ferret.
SuziQ - Mar 26, 2010 6:43:44 am PDT #5504 of 12708
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
what incentive the hotels have for giving us a great deal that far out from the actual F2F.
Locking in blocks of rooms and meeting space is a pretty good incentive for many hotels. It is different from the one off room rates that shift with time. At least that was my experience when I worked in the industry umpteen years ago.
victor infante - Mar 26, 2010 7:49:41 am PDT #5505 of 12708
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Is there any chance I could get a "Previously, F2F5" recap? Because I'm a little lost. Where are we in the decision process?
smonster - Mar 26, 2010 7:51:51 am PDT #5506 of 12708
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
victor, the date is set as the weekend of June 26-27 and the venue will be Providence or Philly. Our pimpers are waiting for offers from hotels before a final pimping, IIRC.
(likely xpost)
victor infante - Mar 26, 2010 7:54:22 am PDT #5507 of 12708
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Ah, OK. That's where I thought we were at, but I got confused.
And on a personal note: We thought my wife (Thessaly, or Lea, as by this point more people probably know her by her real name.) Will likely be able to pop in with me if it's in Providence. Earlier, it looked like she had another commitment at that time, but it turns out that's not the case.
Pix - Mar 26, 2010 7:55:38 am PDT #5508 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
I'm hoping it's in Providence just because that's less than an hour from my mom's house where we will be staying the week before, but we can always take the train to Philly. But YAY having a chance to see you and Lea!
victor infante - Mar 26, 2010 8:00:01 am PDT #5509 of 12708
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
I am TOTALLY about convenience. Not that I'm opposed to Philly -- I am large with Philly love -- but I suspect once again we'll end up having to skip it if it's there. Juggling a million balls right now, including possibly being out of town right before the dates.
Frankenbuddha - Mar 26, 2010 8:16:02 am PDT #5510 of 12708
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I'm definitely down with the Providence idea. And depending on the timing, if it IS Providence, I can possibly act as shuttle service too and from Logan for a group, if some folks are flying in there instead, or for local-istas.
Pix - Mar 26, 2010 6:58:54 pm PDT #5511 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
...So if you had to choose between the F2F and a free transatlantic cruise with your husband (who will be working), which would you choose? I'm honestly torn.
megan walker - Mar 26, 2010 7:00:06 pm PDT #5512 of 12708
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Visiting me in San Francisco.