Again, I'm sorry if I completely suck at this.
To the contrary! Thank you for keeping track of all this.
A year and a half ago, I could have eviscerated him with my thoughts. Now I can barely hurt his feelings. Things used to be so much simpler.
Anya ,'Dirty Girls'
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.
DavidS - Apr 23, 2010 7:58:28 am PDT #5701 of 12708
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Dana - Apr 23, 2010 7:59:52 am PDT #5702 of 12708
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I think it's totally up to the people who can attend.
Frankenbuddha - Apr 23, 2010 8:36:58 am PDT #5703 of 12708
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
sj, you've done a great job, especially since you're doing it basically on your own AND you don't actually live in the city you're pimping.
sj - Apr 23, 2010 8:42:10 am PDT #5704 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Well, I did grow up the next city over,and I am happy to go and actually look at accomodations if that is what people want me to do. I was planning on doing that before signing anything anyway.
javachik - Apr 23, 2010 8:51:49 am PDT #5705 of 12708
Our wings are not tired.
Since so many have dropped out for the June 26/27 weekend, and so many had to drop out because of the June weekend (i.e., they could go in July for sure), should we try other weekends?
We could even try other weekends for just Providence if everyone's tired of starting from scratch.
brenda m - Apr 23, 2010 8:58:37 am PDT #5706 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
Sounds good to me.
javachik - Apr 23, 2010 9:05:00 am PDT #5707 of 12708
Our wings are not tired.
(and I hated to type that, because I know it probably means PixKristin won't be able to make it, and she's been one of the forces behind us actually having a F2F this year)
Pix - Apr 23, 2010 9:12:02 am PDT #5708 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
(and I hated to type that, because I know it probably means PixKristin won't be able to make it, and she's been one of the forces behind us actually having a F2F this year)
No, we need to do what is best for the most people. Besides, I'll be in the New England/New York area from June 14th-July 2nd, so I'm sure I'll get a chance to see localistas somewhere in there. I was also lucky enough to see many of my dear Buffistas at our reception.
Final survey results were:
Yes 9
Probably 5
There's a small chance 10
No 21
There's no point in reserving rooms at a hotel for 14 people, especially since many would be doubling up. If you all want to wrangle a new date, I say go for it...but rather than starting over again, I would default to the next weekend in our original polls, July 10-11 and then vote NYC vs. Providence. I'll set up a poll to that effect if you want me to.
SailAweigh - Apr 23, 2010 9:23:32 am PDT #5709 of 12708
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
sj, you're doing great! Seriously, very few of us have professional experience at this to know exactly the right questions to ask. And it's amazing how many hotel people are lame as all get out. The crap I had to deal with during the Madison F2F was enormous. It's not just you that this stuff is/has happened to and it will happen again to others. The cool thing about Buffistas is that you tell them where to be, provide the booze and they are happy as hell that someone else did it all. Win-win.
Pix - Apr 23, 2010 9:29:43 am PDT #5710 of 12708
The status is NOT quo.
I also need to bow out of this for awhile. I'm dealing with a bunch of personal/professional stuff right now and don't have time to follow up the way I have been. Anyone can use Survey Monkey; it's easy.