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.

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).

DX, you have to call the toll free number.

This is very important folks, I know we are all internet type people but to get our group rate and be part of our room block you must call the toll free number that Java provided and give them the blocking code Buffistas.

ND, then why do they have a space for a group code on the form on their web site?

I hate the telephone.

I hate the telephone

My brother in phone hatred. I really lucked out in that my mother doesn't like the phone either, alas MIL loves it.

I have nothing useful to add. Hopefully I can formulate a plan this weekend.

I'm planning on coming, but what's the deal for Thursday night? What are the rates at the hotel if we come down on Thursday? A lot of us did this in LA.

DXM, ride down on the train with me Friday morning!

Matt, I'm driving. The train is tres expensive, although it would be cool.

I remember that you were planning a Northeast swing, but what are the details?

Matt, are you coming from Boston? What time will you be getting into NY?

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t pouts because she can't make any (further) plans right now

t flounces out

Have we started to assemble a master cell phone list? Because that has been (by far) the most useful tool in coordinating things upon arrival. Both for airport pickup, lost people, and hooking up at mid-day during informal gatherings.