Yeah, I'm wondering.
Uh, are we gonna fight, or is there just gonna be a monster sarcasm rally?
Stoner Vamp ,'Lessons'
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 - Apr 21, 2010 7:47:26 pm PDT #5678 of 12708
Our wings are not tired.
brenda m - Apr 22, 2010 2:35:23 am PDT #5679 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 am a regular F2F attendee. I think it would suck.
What she said. I think we might need to scale down on prom, but I don't think scrapping it altogether is necessary.
sj - Apr 22, 2010 3:07:59 am PDT #5680 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm going to feel awful if there is no F2F this year. My biggest concern with low attendance would be spending the 800 on food and drink for the prom. If enough Somervillians attend the prom even if they don't stay at the hotel, it should help toward that number. If the numbers would significantly improve on a different date, would could think about changing it. Otherwise, I think we should book it. If I end up being on the hook for some of the costs, I can live with that.
ChiKat - Apr 22, 2010 5:12:37 am PDT #5681 of 12708
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I can't go, so take this suggestion as just that...a suggestion.
If it's a small group, would it be possible to just go out somewhere, a restaurant or bar, for the prom instead of having it at the hotel? That would save a lot on costs.
Also, would a hospitality room be necessary with a small group?
sj - Apr 22, 2010 5:29:57 am PDT #5682 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
If it's a small group, would it be possible to just go out somewhere, a restaurant or bar, for the prom instead of having it at the hotel? That would save a lot on costs.
The problem with that is that I believe the reason we are getting a good rate on the hotel rooms is because of having the prom at the hotel. If we take that out of the agreement, I don't know where we are in terms of cost.
Trudy Booth - Apr 22, 2010 8:02:54 am PDT #5683 of 12708
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Well, a small promless group opens up other options like going on Orbitz.
The block rate without the prom stuff could be the same. It might be the block pulling down the rate on the catering.
Pix - Apr 22, 2010 8:24:13 am PDT #5684 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
The thing is, sj, the hotel won't reserve the block for us if we only use a few rooms, and I suspect that many of us won't even be staying in the hotel. I'd planned to share a room with someone the night of Prom, but otherwise I'll be staying with my mom in CT since she's less than an hour from Providence. I agree that Orbitz or hotels.com would work just as well for that. I'd like to look at a smaller location just for Prom.
Pix - Apr 22, 2010 8:25:53 am PDT #5685 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
Updated survey results:
Yes 8
Probably 5
There's a small chance 8
No 20
Trudy Booth - Apr 22, 2010 8:27:31 am PDT #5686 of 12708
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
You can certainly ASK about a small block, however. "We'd really rather work with you even though its now a small block but we can go the Oribtz route if we need to."
It might be in her interest (for whatever reason) to work with you.
sj - Apr 22, 2010 8:31:50 am PDT #5687 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I was never told in any bid that we had to book a certain number of rooms in order to get the price. In fact, it was implied that if we don't book soon there might be very few rooms left available. If we want to look into alternatives, that is fine, but if we are going to take the Marriot, I think we should book it in the next couple of days.