For the record, I'm a DC-ista, not out of town (unless you count the 'burbs as out of town).
I live near Dulles, and I'm a localista. So unless you live on the far side of Frederick or its burg (or Annapolis), I'd say you qualify.
Mal: Cut it out. Job's not done until we're back on Serenity. Zoe: Sorry, sir. Didn't mean to enjoy the moment.
'Ariel'
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!
Fred Pete - Apr 02, 2004 6:58:38 am PST #147 of 9999
Ann, that's a ferret.
Java cat - Apr 02, 2004 8:44:28 am PST #148 of 9999
Not javachik
Thanks Shari! It's so exciting to see it all coming together! And Lyra Jane and Vortex and Raquel and Fred Pete and ALL the wonderful volunteering localists are the ones who are really going to do most of the work, so, you know, cool group effort.
DX, and all, if you want to stay at the hotel either before or after the blocked rates, Amy (the group sales person) recommends making a reservation over the internet. The only tricky thing is that I hope people don't make reservations for the weekend itself over the internet if they find a lower rate, and they might. Because essentially, the hotel block room are giving us a huge cut on the hosp. suite charges and such. (I guess depending on when you look, rates could be higher over the internet, too.) Amy did mention that they have some big seminar in there on Thursday, but check. eta: single rooms might be lower, but a big block is at the contracted rate.
Jessica - Apr 02, 2004 8:49:09 am PST #149 of 9999
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
DX, and all, if you want to stay at the hotel either before or after the blocked rates, Amy (the group sales person) recommends making a reservation over the internet.
Huh, that's odd. Most hotels will extend the group rate a day or two on either side of the officially reserved dates, for invididuals arriving early (or staying late).
Beverly - Apr 02, 2004 8:50:18 am PST #150 of 9999
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
amych, woo! Buffista Uncle Bobma rulz!
bicyclops - Apr 02, 2004 8:59:07 am PST #151 of 9999
We got a rate of $159 for Thursday night, which includes breakfast Friday AM. And it's the same room as our Buffista Block room Fri, Sat, Sun nights, so we don't have to move.
NoiseDesign - Apr 02, 2004 9:43:47 am PST #152 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
I think part of the question on the internet access is about any software setup.
My experience over the past few years, and this is from quite a few hotels and many Holiday Inns, is that it is simply a DHCP server. Leave all your net settings on Automatic and it will hook right up.
NoiseDesign - Apr 02, 2004 9:57:38 am PST #153 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
Ted Bundy
And now my room is booked. I have a flight, and I have a room at the Holiday Inn for the weekend! Woot.
Also, it looks like I'm gonna crash with Meara on Monday night after the F2F, anyone local feel like having a NoiseDesign on their sofa for a night on the 19th, or 20th?
Vortex - Apr 02, 2004 10:11:27 am PST #154 of 9999
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Also, it looks like I'm gonna crash with Meara on Monday night after the F2F, anyone local feel like having a NoiseDesign on their sofa for a night on the 19th, or 20th?
ND, we might be able to work something out, but i'm not close to public transport.
Vortex - Apr 02, 2004 10:20:39 am PST #155 of 9999
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
okay, there's been some confusion about who is keeping the list of attendees/arrivals/departures, etc.. (and most of it is my fault cause I was trying not to step on JC's toes, but we've cleared it up)
so, I'm keeping the list, please email me your info at sajesq AT aol dot COM or my profile addy.
DXMachina - Apr 02, 2004 10:24:26 am PST #156 of 9999
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Huh, that's odd. Most hotels will extend the group rate a day or two on either side of the officially reserved dates, for invididuals arriving early (or staying late).
Yeah, it is.
Do we have a group booking code for the hotel website? "Buffistas" doesn't work (the form only allows three letters).