Trudy, I agree it should be a big response in order to change the date. So far we have 10 responses, I am hoping for a lot more than that.
Stop that right now! I can hear the smacking!
Giles ,'Never Leave Me'
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.
sj - Apr 23, 2010 3:11:11 pm PDT #5715 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Zenkitty - Apr 24, 2010 6:58:59 am PDT #5716 of 12708
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I'm liking Trudy's small-F2F ideas.
Beverly - Apr 24, 2010 8:56:41 am PDT #5717 of 12708
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Having attended the ginormo huge-fest of SF2F and the Atlanta F2F, which was smaller, more intimate, and much less hectic, I have to say I actually enjoyed Atlanta more. I got to see fewer people, overall, but I got to spend more time with those I did see. Being an introvert, I felt less stretched and stressed and more able to relax and have fun.
There are definitely things to be said for smaller gatherings. A lot less hoot, a little more nanny. 'S all good.
sj - Apr 27, 2010 4:20:42 pm PDT #5718 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
The poll had only 23 responses, with 17 in favor of changing the date. I don't think that is really enough interest to justify trying to do a big F2F on a different date. So that leaves us with where to have it and how to do it? Suggestions?
Trudy Booth - Apr 28, 2010 1:24:24 pm PDT #5719 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
sj, can we a) still use the rate at the place you talked with; b) what is the rate?; c) how are they on rooms?
We could compare that with our orbitz options and decide from there.
sj - Apr 28, 2010 2:12:03 pm PDT #5720 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Trudy, we can although their rooms become more limited on that weekend daily. The rate is 129 per night. I'm on my cell right now, but if you want to check rates for the area, that would be great.
Trudy Booth - May 01, 2010 11:51:42 am PDT #5721 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
Orbitz shows some good values "just outside" Providence. I don't know the area well enough to make that call though. Can someone who does take a peek?
sj - May 01, 2010 1:08:14 pm PDT #5722 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Trudy, that link only goes to the main Orbitz pqage for me, so I did a search and if just outside means Warwick, Lincoln, or pretty much any other town or city that means driving rather than walking or taking a hotel shuttle to get into Downtown.
Trudy Booth - May 02, 2010 8:57:53 am PDT #5723 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
OK, we're not going to be IN Providence for under $135 (at Hamton Inn and Suites Providence [link] ) so maybe we should announce the place we have (the one sj found) and get those rooms.
The price is still good, right?
sj - May 02, 2010 9:13:29 am PDT #5724 of 12708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Trudy, I'll call her first thing tomorrow and see how many rooms are still available.