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Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.

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meara - Apr 07, 2009 8:40:58 am PDT #955 of 12685

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 12685

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 12685

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 12685

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 12685

Yay!! People should really come. Totally. Seriously. C'mon....:)

juliana - Apr 07, 2009 10:03:30 am PDT #960 of 12685

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 12685

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 12685

"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 12685

Our wings are not tired

Sounds like we just make a call. Can we BS consense on this or do we need a poll?

meara - Apr 07, 2009 10:51:23 am PDT #964 of 12685

Juliana was actually taking over spreadsheet doing for me...

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