BOB rules all threads!
And don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! ... You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.
Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
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?