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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.
Heyyyy--just got a call from the Monaco's business manager--she was all "where are you on your decision? what can I do to push it?" I suggested that the catering minimum for the bigger room on saturday night ($3K) was scary for us, and she said she'd look into lowering it, and what would be more comfortable for us. I hesitated, and she brought up the number for the other room ($1500) on her own! She's going to get back to me.
Food for thought...
And she just emailed and indeed--they've dropped the setup fee for the room to $150 (it was 200) and the minimum to $1500. So it's the same as the smaller room.
...I think that makes the Monaco my favorite...
I'll be looking for someone to room with.Laga, I was thinking the same thing. It would cut costs down to half, and that I could afford. I'm hoping to use FF miles to get there. If you want to split a room with me, drop me a line.
(so, I think this means I'm going to MY FIRST F2F!!!)
:: breathe ::
I am unexpectedly getting a small tax refund, so I just might make it to the F2F this year too. I would also want to share a room.
Yay!! People should really come. Totally. Seriously. C'mon....:)
After doing a rough run on the numbers, the Monaco's new offer definitely puts it in the lead.
Ooo. Sweet negotiation there, Meara!
P-C, flights to Seattle from SF are cheap! Come join us!
...I think that makes the Monaco my favorite...
I have to agree. Excellent hospitality room, good ballroom, nice rooms.
Meara, I know you were going to do a spreadsheet; how's that going? Or does this little bit of news leave us with a clear leader?
And they're going to still comp the Hospitality room if we can guarantee the 40 room nights? Adding that and the comp wifi I think it's a pretty solid offer.
Also, while I remember, they mentioned they have significant bandwidth because they host a lot of Microsoft events.
Sounds like we just make a call. Can we BS consense on this or do we need a poll?