If our numbers dwindle before June (which sometimes happens) the cost of that $250 suite could get painful.
It would also be harder to keep it for a third day -- which has been nice when people opt to hang out for the day and fly out late.
Shh! I kinda wanna hear me talking right now!
Glory ,'The Killer In 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.
Trudy Booth - Mar 18, 2011 3:35:36 pm PDT #6738 of 12706
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
Pix - Mar 18, 2011 3:47:04 pm PDT #6739 of 12706
The status is NOT quo.
I agree with Trudy. Having been one of the people who has occasionally helped to absorb those higher costs myself, I'd hate to see that happen to someone.
brenda m - Mar 18, 2011 3:55:07 pm PDT #6740 of 12706
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'm good with either. With a smaller group, the cost is definitely something to consider.
ETA: when they say junior suite, is there actually a seperate area or is more just the bedroom with an entryway?
ETA again: I found some pics on the website and the luxury suite, which I presume is the larger space, does look perfect. Hmmm.
Laura - Mar 18, 2011 5:12:46 pm PDT #6741 of 12706
Our wings are not tired.
I like the idea of the larger space, enough to kick in extra $ to make it happen.
Nicole - Mar 18, 2011 7:47:57 pm PDT #6742 of 12706
I'm getting the pig!
ETA: when they say junior suite, is there actually a seperate area or is more just the bedroom with an entryway?
Pretty much, yes.
I'm also okay with chipping in extra for the bigger room, if that's the direction people choose.
Pix - Mar 18, 2011 7:53:01 pm PDT #6743 of 12706
The status is NOT quo.
The bigger room would be nice, no doubt.
brenda m - Mar 19, 2011 4:12:35 am PDT #6744 of 12706
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
Okay, based on the nicer room and the fact that it looks like it's more convenient for the locals, I guess I'd vote for the later weekend.
Pix - Mar 19, 2011 10:51:04 am PDT #6745 of 12706
The status is NOT quo.
I concur with Brenda.
sj - Mar 19, 2011 1:18:04 pm PDT #6746 of 12706
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I concur with Brenda.
Me too. More convenient for locals being the most important part, I think.
Trudy Booth - Mar 19, 2011 1:22:00 pm PDT #6747 of 12706
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
Isn't the less expensive hospitality suite also the less expensive rooms though? (I could be mistaken about that, in which case the rest of my post matters less).
It seems like nearly every year people have to bail pretty late in the game because they can't afford it. Then there is some noise about keeping prices down next year. Then next year comes and we don't really keep that in the forefront of the discussion and we slippery slope into the nicer options. I think this ends up hurting attendance.
If the choice is between $74.95 rooms and a $125 hospitality suite the first weekend or $95.00 rooms and a $250 hospitality suite the second weekend I really think we'll have less "Agh, I just can't do it!" if we go with the first weekend.
And as nice as nice stuff is, "Moar Buffistas" is a little better.