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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!
t pokes head back into thread
t sees that contentiousness has turned into sex shop talk
t feels that all is well in the world
Also, Gus! Woot! I'm excited to meet you. I think, though, that as one of the shortest Buffistas, I may need to bring a step stool or small ladder with me so we can actually have a conversation.
I have already blocked off that weekend in my date book.
I have already blocked off that weekend in my date book.
Me too. And have been looking at flights, but many of the travels services aren't booking that far ahead yet.
Just want to add to Debet's very helpful post: DebetEsse "F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?" Jun 11, 2004 3:15:48 pm PDT
that Toronto is also in the running. JS, are you going to submit a proposal as the point person, or did I miss it?
Kristin, if more cities are added, I'll go back and edit, so the bookmark can stand.
Sure Kristin, here's a few points to ponder about Toronto:
Point Person: JohnSweden (live and work right downtown, book conferences for work)
Likely Hotel Rates: $70 -170
Pros:
Open, cosmopolitan, safe, clean multicultural city.
30% Discount. US Dollars will exchange at a 30-45% premium anywhere in the city.
Excellent public transportation. Toronto Transit Commission
Weather in high 60's, low 70's with little humidity in late May. (Some like it cool.)
Drivable from MI, upstate NY, OH, IL, IN, Western PA. Bit of a hike driving from NYC, Chicago, Boston, Philly, St. Louis (12 hours).
Wide variety of quality restaurants and food at all price ranges.
World-class theatre scene, currently running plays like The Producers, Pygmalion, Urinetown, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray.
Great shopping, all within easy walking.
Some attractions:
Huh. Bargoon. CityPass
Cons:
Flights from west coast will likely be expensive.
Actual foreign country. Passports required for ID when flying and advised for driving. Refugee claimant application forms will be available in the hospitality suite.
Weather in high 60's, low 70's with little humidity in late May. (Some like it hot.)
We ended up in, I think Sex World at one point (the three story tall sex store?).
That would be the one. With peep shows on the first level.
Mmmmm, Toronto.
Refugee claimant application forms will be available in the hospitality suite.
I like this part.
I'm going back to NO this weekend, so I'll have some much harder numbers and stuff. I did want to mention that while trying to find a spare hotel room for two extra people who are coming down to play, I found a nice (not luxury, but not Super 8 either) hotel for 188.10 for 3 nights. Definately deals to be had.
For scoping purposes, is the general consensus that we want something in the quarter, garden district, or slightly out (maybe the business district or uptown)?
For scoping purposes, is the general consensus that we want something in the quarter, garden district, or slightly out (maybe the business district or uptown)?
My opinion would be avoiding CBD, and there really aren't that many hotels uptown big enough to accomodate us. I'd also say to try to stay close to St. Charles, so that the streetcar will be accessible.
Will look around St. Charles then- which is where that hotel I found the deal is. Cool.
I believe Dana mentioned O'Flaherety's - I know they have a party area, so perhaps I'll look into that too.
Heather, if you've got time, could you also check out Maison St. Charles? I remember it being nice, but feel kind of funny reccing it unless someone else has looked and said it would work out.