I'm sure the middle of the country probably has any number of places like that, LJ. Also, wouldn't places like that be likely to have some sort of airport shuttle, or is that just positive thinking on my part?
Flames wouldn't be eternal if they actually consumed anything.
Lilah ,'Not Fade Away'
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!
Anne W. - Jun 09, 2004 7:28:20 am PDT #5132 of 9999
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
§ ita § - Jun 09, 2004 7:31:29 am PDT #5133 of 9999
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Did you have to pay for alcohol, Laura?
And which one was it? I went to one in St Petersburg (?? I think) and it was a miserable experience that was only ameliorated by finding out the staff was as miserable as we were.
Misery loves her some company.
Jessica - Jun 09, 2004 7:42:03 am PDT #5134 of 9999
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
No idea if this link will work, but possible NOLA hotel?
Dana - Jun 09, 2004 7:46:29 am PDT #5135 of 9999
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
That's a decent location. You'll have to walk a little* to get to some of the stuff further in the Quarter, but it's closer to stuff like the Aquarium and the restaurants on Canal Street.
- By "a little" I mean "anywhere from two to ten blocks", but considering the time of year, it'll be warm.
Anne W. - Jun 09, 2004 7:53:07 am PDT #5136 of 9999
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Looks pretty!
Fred Pete - Jun 09, 2004 8:46:59 am PDT #5137 of 9999
Ann, that's a ferret.
The location looks hard to beat, Jessica. In the Quarter (ok, on the edge instead of in the middle). No more than one block from the streetcar. If Royal Street still has decent funky shopping, looks like a contender.
DavidS - Jun 09, 2004 9:35:12 am PDT #5138 of 9999
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
If Royal Street still has decent funky shopping, looks like a contender.
It does. I prefer the other side of the quarter away from Canal, but exactly 10 minutes of walking will get you there. We'd also be close to the Hotel Monteleone which means we could go to the Carousel Bar (which actually revolves like a carousel).
Trudy Booth - Jun 09, 2004 9:43:28 am PDT #5139 of 9999
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Count me in on the ''cheaper/nicer hotel is better than a bunch of stuff to do since hanging out with y'all is my primary interest" team.
NoiseDesign - Jun 09, 2004 9:58:36 am PDT #5140 of 9999
Our wings are not tired
On the resort idea (And this isn't for this year, but it's an idea I've been kicking around) I've got a contact at a great Guest Ranch in the Sierra Nevadas. We could most likely rent the entire facility. Full bar, pool, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, dance floor, pool tables, etc. etc. Around 20 cabins that each sleep up to 4, and a main lodge with hotel style rooms. Might be a good place for a future F2F. We could probably pull it off for a reasonable price and the cost would include all meals and things like that.
Miracleman - Jun 09, 2004 10:04:25 am PDT #5141 of 9999
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
As far as city goes, I personally feel like going someplace without *too* much to do would be ideal. I hated being torn between "Wanna hang with the 'istas" and "Must...see...monuments...Must...go to...museums...enrich...self..."
I don't want enrichment or enlightenment. I wanna have fun.