One thing for NOLA - we probably won't startle the locals.
And where's the fun in that? Iowa, people!
If you want me to leave, you can put your hands on my hot, tight little body and make me.
Spike ,'Get It Done'
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!
billytea - Jun 11, 2004 9:31:30 am PDT #5303 of 9999
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
Astarte - Jun 11, 2004 9:35:26 am PDT #5304 of 9999
Not having has never been the thing I've regretted most in my life. Not trying is.
It didn't seem to be an issue with any of the other major cities.
See, I see the amazing location as a bonus. Not an argument for going to a less attraction rich locale so the attraction rich Buffistas aren't a competing issue.
I think a balance can be easily struck by bringing Buffistas along to the attractions- or not if not all of us are attracted by the same bright shiny things.
For example, I'm not a bar hopper/live music expert. I'd ask some of my local friends who are for expertise as to best bets. But if the Buffistas are headed there, I'll decide whether I want to go and hang or seek an alternative quieter venue with other like minded-istas if there are any.
Pix - Jun 11, 2004 9:35:30 am PDT #5305 of 9999
The status is NOT quo.
Iowa? Pshaw. I say we hold the next F2F in one of this year's F2F hotel co-habitors' Baptist chuches.
What?
DavidS - Jun 11, 2004 9:36:41 am PDT #5306 of 9999
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
If I go to NOLA for the F2F I feel like I will have to choose between hangin' with the 'istas or seeing the city. Since the reason I would go to the F2F in NOLA is the F2F...I would not be seeing the city.
I don't think it's an either/or proposition. Seeing Buffistas will be immeasurably enhanced by New Orleans. They will complement each other beautifully. There will be many incredible meals had in the city with Buffistas. Buffistas made excursions in every city we've gone to - same with NO. It will be more fun to share New Orleans with Buffista-ness. Prom is one night where the focus will shift, but folks can go out before that for dinner like we always have. And since New Orleans stays open so late, folks could easily go out very late into the night after Prom if they chose.
All the things Buffistas like to do? Ever so much more so fun in New Orleans.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 11, 2004 9:37:05 am PDT #5307 of 9999
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
He's not asking for NOLA to be taken out, he is stating a personal preference. That's all.
Perhaps it's the fact that he was stating it again, and again, and yet again in a short space of time that made me mistake it for a position argument rather than a simple notation of personal preference.
Daisy Jane - Jun 11, 2004 9:38:08 am PDT #5308 of 9999
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
That may have been my fault since I was trying to convince him it would be otherwise.
Miracleman - Jun 11, 2004 9:39:06 am PDT #5309 of 9999
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Perhaps it's the fact that he was stating it again, and again, and yet again in a short space of time that made me mistake it for a position argument rather than a simple notation of personal preference.
And perhaps that's because I kept getting "But..but...but..." responses that were addressed to me but not addressing my point.
Aims - Jun 11, 2004 9:39:40 am PDT #5310 of 9999
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Perhaps it's the fact that he was stating it again, and again, and yet again in a short space of time that made me mistake it for a position argument rather than a simple notation of personal preference.
He was answering questions when people asked why.
JohnSweden - Jun 11, 2004 9:46:09 am PDT #5311 of 9999
I can't even.
Hmm. This might be the opportune time to kick off the "Toronto in '05: We'll bore your asses so much you'll cling to each other like koalas!" campaign.
It might not be strictly true, but y'know, some corner of the vote is better than no corner.
deborah grabien - Jun 11, 2004 9:48:53 am PDT #5312 of 9999
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Heh. JS, if all goes well, I'll be there in October for Bouchercon....