I think reception is the way to go.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: New Orleans! May 20-22, 2005!
NoiseDesign - Apr 01, 2004 6:15:20 pm PST #127 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
deborah grabien - Apr 01, 2004 6:22:52 pm PST #128 of 9999
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I think reception is the way to go.
Agreed,
Java, I already booked. I didn't even think of Jet Blue.
Jessica - Apr 01, 2004 6:25:24 pm PST #129 of 9999
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
I'm not sure what a "reception" entails, but the price is right.
Does that include the bartender, or is that just food?
esse - Apr 01, 2004 7:38:35 pm PST #130 of 9999
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Is there more detailed information about the net access? Because I'll gladly offer up my laptop as a semi-permanent station for email checking, posting, livejournal updating, as I did last year, if I know how to set it up and what cords to bring. My little contribution to the hosp. suite, et al.
And if people have digital cameras, if you bring the cord, you can drop them on my computer and upload them--we can make a yahoo photo thing or something--so that people who can't come can get a bit of the action.
NoiseDesign - Apr 01, 2004 7:41:47 pm PST #131 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
I can probably bring a spare laptop with a a wireless card and as such set up a small wireless node in the hospitality suite.
NoiseDesign - Apr 01, 2004 7:43:54 pm PST #132 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
Also, SA, I'm happy to allow use of my .mac space for photos. Between that and a laptop with iPhoto it's quick and easy to upload photo albums.
Now that I think of it I'll pack my spare iBook and a spindle of blank CD's and folks can easily burn disks with copys of other folks pictures.
esse - Apr 01, 2004 7:47:00 pm PST #133 of 9999
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
I've got iPhoto on my mac laptop; I was only planning on bringing my pc, though, which has a wireless card & I'll be buying a router this month, so. Maybe we could have two stations? It's not like we won't use them.
Lee - Apr 01, 2004 7:47:59 pm PST #134 of 9999
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
oops misread something. Never mind.
Java cat - Apr 01, 2004 7:50:57 pm PST #135 of 9999
Not javachik
Ooo, ND! Cool!
May I be a flake and say that the details about food are probably in the hotel website, which I don't want to look at right this minute? In fact, would someone like to deal with the reception/food stuff?
The contract states that we are obligated to meet a food and beverage minimum (of $800, not including 10% tax & 20% service)), it quotes the food prices above, and reiterates that all food & bev served in the hotel must be purchased from the hotel. (which we knew; which they all say).
There's another section on F&B policy, their license requires the bartender to check ID, and refuse to serve someone who appears intoxicated. They encourage us to have a designated driver policy, or they will assist in that and/or overnight accomodations.
NoiseDesign - Apr 01, 2004 7:57:51 pm PST #136 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
Bring the PC with wireless and we'll have multiple stations. I'll bring the iBook with iPhoto and make sure I have a CF reader and some other stuff like that for uploading pictures. We'll basically set up a local wireless node in the suite so any wireless network computers can be online from there. I'll also make sure I've got my Powerbook with me, from there I can make DVD's that have slideshows of pictures too.