BOB rules all threads!
I wanna die in bed surrounded by fat grandchildren, but guess that's off the menu.
Jenny ,'Bring On The Night'
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.
Laga - Apr 06, 2009 7:29:09 pm PDT #954 of 12706
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
meara - Apr 07, 2009 8:40:58 am PDT #955 of 12706
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...
meara - Apr 07, 2009 8:59:34 am PDT #956 of 12706
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...
omnis_audis - Apr 07, 2009 9:26:50 am PDT #957 of 12706
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
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 ::
Polter-Cow - Apr 07, 2009 9:29:21 am PDT #958 of 12706
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
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.
meara - Apr 07, 2009 9:31:06 am PDT #959 of 12706
Yay!! People should really come. Totally. Seriously. C'mon....:)
juliana - Apr 07, 2009 10:03:30 am PDT #960 of 12706
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
After doing a rough run on the numbers, the Monaco's new offer definitely puts it in the lead.
P.M. Marc - Apr 07, 2009 10:27:11 am PDT #961 of 12706
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Ooo. Sweet negotiation there, Meara!
P-C, flights to Seattle from SF are cheap! Come join us!
Pete, Husband of Jilli - Apr 07, 2009 10:28:28 am PDT #962 of 12706
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd
...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.
NoiseDesign - Apr 07, 2009 10:30:51 am PDT #963 of 12706
Our wings are not tired
Sounds like we just make a call. Can we BS consense on this or do we need a poll?