Due to circumstances beyond her control, Belle will not be able to organize WenchCon this year. If it is to take place in Birmingham, as proposed, we will need someone in that area willing to find a hotel and make catering arrangements.
I am willing to do the legwork again this year, if people decide Atlanta would be okay, too. Though this year I plan to pick a hotel with an Airport shuttle, probably closer in to the city, for the sake of convenience.
Time is relatively short, though I didn't make final plans for last year until October or so.
If we do it in the Atlanta area, I will still need help with some things.
Someone to handle the T-shirts (collect deigns, send them to Cafe Press, etc)
Do any of our Atlanta area Jatraqueros know where we can get a deal on a meeting room in a hotel ? I'm basically asking if anyone is better connected than me.
Does anyone have ideas about what sort of catering we'd want? If we are to include a catered lunch, we need to get pricing, so we know how much to get and what the cost per person would be.
I also need someone to put together a game or two. Last year we did Hatrack/LotR Pictionary, which was a blast..
Also, I need to know the following from interested parties:
If there is a theater playing the EE of LotR in Atlanta, would you be interested in doing that as a group? It might be an all-day proposition, which might negate the whole catered lunch thing.
What would you consider a reasonable price for your hotel rooms? Since we are picking a holiday weekend, it MIGHT be higher than last year.
We had a lot of fun last year, and I don't want to let this opportunity fade away. But if interest is as widespread as it seemed, then I'm going to need HELP. Feel free to suggest alternate locations or whatever, but understand that if we do it in Madison or Kokomo, etc. that the resident Jatraqueros will have to do the planning, though I will still be glad to help out however possible.
[ January 14, 2004, 01:51 PM: Message edited by: Olivet ]
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
As convenient as I would find Madison, I'm not sure requiring Hatrackers to come NORTH for the winter is exactly charitable. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Yeah, that was what Jenny Gardener said about Kokomo, though she WAS willing.
Maybe there's just not as much interest in it this year. Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
*expresses bunches and bunches of interest*
*repeatedly*
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
I'm still kicking the idea around.
If I get a job and some bling bling, I'd go.
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
I'd have it here but I expect I'll be in Iraq by then.
Posted by Human (Member # 2985) on :
I'd like to GO, but I won't have transport. Or parental permission, for that matter. Otherwise, I'd go and answer T's challenge to engage in a lightsaber duel.
Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :
Hmmm
Which days exactly are being considered? Sunday and Monday? Sat and Sun?
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
saturday and sunday, I believe.
Ken and I won't be driving this year(if he gets a job, he'll come) so airport shuttle=good.
I'm up for the extended version in a theater...ttt isn't as impressive on the TV anyway.
I could probly come up with hatrack pictionary, I'm not well versed in tolkien to do LOTR pictionary.
Ni!
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Olivet,
If you need some help with the t-shirts and managing the designs for CafePress, I can help with that. I can do some simple designs, but I am no where near as talented as some of the people on this forum. I have the use of Fireworks,Illustrator and Photoshop if needed.
I am still not sure I can make the WenchCon, but I would like to try. Still, I want to help out.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
That is so sweet of you! You should see if Ladyday could send you her design, as i think we generally agreed that that was a good one. There were other good ones, but I'm not really sure who made them. Because I'm a dolt. But anyway...
kwsni-- that would be great!
I guess the South somewhere would be the kindest place to have a get-together in the worst part of winter. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Of course I'll help. I'm great at coming up with themes and games. I'll put together an itinerary, once the crucial info has been decided upon (movie times, dinner plans).
Everyone who wants to go to WenchCon needs to speak up. What is your likely budget, your dietary preference, probable means of transportation, etc. Vote on the city and tell us what you most look forward to.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Most of the Madison-area people have expressed an interest, but a lot of us are intimidated by the distances and costs of flying down for a day or two; Christy and I, for example, would have to talk seriously about spending $500 on a weekend. Posted by Avadaru (Member # 3026) on :
WenchCon should be held in New Orleans. It's warm, fun, and most importantly, a mere 1 1/2 hours from me. ^^
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'm game for that. Are you volunteering to make the arrangements?
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Works for me, I still have a few relatives in the area.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Are males allowed?
Who else is an Atlanta area Jatraquero? You are the only one I've noticed, Olivet. Plus somebody had a relative in Alpharetta, mentioned in chat. Forgive me if I've overlooked you, I can't look at 1000 profiles. But yes, we should have it here. Or Birmingham, which is close. New Orleans would be my third choice.
If we have it here I can do some local logistics, not sure what.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'd be grateful for any help, Morbo. We actually had , erm, Two fellas last year. Rakeesh and Psycho Triad.
In the absence of anyone volunteering to organize it in another city, I guess Atlanta would be it.
If no one has suggested another place and expressed willingness to take over the organization in the next few days, I may be begging you to help me find an appropriate hotel, etc.
Do you know if there's a theater that will be showing the Extended Editions, or has that been announced yet?
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Catering: if it was Wendy's, I'd eat it and enjoy it. If it was a 80 dollar deal, I'd eat it. I don't care. Food... good.... mmmm....
Hotel Arrangements: Again, don't care. You tell me when and where, and I'm there like hair on a darierre. Fair?
Games: doesn't matter, I'll still kick your butt. Except in LotR trivia. I know my limitations.
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
*would like either new orleans or atlanta, but would be a bad person to make arrangements for either*
[ September 12, 2003, 09:29 PM: Message edited by: Toretha ]
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Olivet, why don't we see if a consensus emerges for Atlanta?
First, someone has to be a local in a city and take on some hosting/logistics duty. Then we could vote among the people who want to come, I guess. Seems like the Southeast is possibly a consensus?
I don't know if you can find out theatre listings this far in advance.
quote: Everyone who wants to go to WenchCon needs to speak up. What is your likely budget, your dietary preference, probable means of transportation, etc. Vote on the city and tell us what you most look forward to.
Jenny G. Yeah, now that plans have changed, we need a new one.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Or, we could all show up on Boon's doorstep and yell "surprise!" Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
quote: Or, we could all show up on Boon's doorstep and yell "surprise!"
And, other than not having enough food to feed everyone, that would be fine...
Volunteers to go the the grocery store for me?
Edit...there IS a very large, nice, new movie theater within 15 minutes...
[ September 12, 2003, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: Boon ]
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Hmmm...now you've got me thinking...approximately how many people came to the last one? Tulsa has some amazing facilities, and I really have nothing to do between now and then...
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
I don't care where we meet, as long as I can drive there in (hopefully a bit less than) a day. Dan and I cannot afford to fly. But we can afford to take a little time off of work.
And, I'm so used to the winters, I don't care if it's north or south (though of course warmer is more fun).
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
There's always the "renting a van to pick up people in Chicago and drive down" approach, but we'd have to share costs. It's about 11.5 hr trip.
If I arranged this, we could pick up anyone at points in southern Wisconsin, upper Illinois, most of Indiana, and middle parts of Kentucky & Tennessee.
Of course, my husband would be convinced that I'm insane, and I can't be sure yet whether I'll be on call. And, if we add stops, YMMV.
[This post dedicated to TomD, in the hopes that he will sell L Cohen memorabilia at the tourist tra-- er, religious shop. ]
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Well, let's make it Atlanta again, since nobody has volunteered to host it elsewhere. Maybe we could do some sort of summer thing in Madison? That would be cool.
I'm going to look for Hotels with airport shuttle, I guess. Even if most of you drive, I hate the thought of either having to make multiple trips to the airport or making somebody wait for hours at the airport. Bleh.
So, er, Morbo-- know any good caterers? We MAY have people coming who need kosher or vegetarian vittles. I'm betting vegetarian would be the simplest choice.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I am planning on going (which means I better get my butt tutoring people to make some extra cash pronto!).
I have no extra-special dietary needs. Vegetarian sounds great, though, since I do generally prefer vaguely healthy foods.
I'll probably be flying. (Definitely if it's in Atlanta, but if it changes to New Orleans or somewhere else nearer Houston I would consider driving.) But I don't have a huge problem waiting around in airports, if you can't find somewhere with a shuttle. I've gotten very good at quietly amusing myself.
Budgetarily, the cheaper the better is generally the case, but I can always round up extra cash from somewhere, so it's not a huge issue. Just no five-star hotels or anything.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Last year I got us a deal where we could have up to four to a room to split the $70.00 a night cost. I think it was a Holiday Inn.
It worked out pretty well because most of us had met met before, but Rakeesh and Ladyday were by themselves. Ladyday by preference and Rakeesh because, gosh darn it, there just were not any other unaccompanied males to share the cost.
I think I MAY be able to do better this year, with the caveat that it is a holiday weekend. So you never know.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
My sister knows caterers. I could ask her. Is it really Atlanta now?
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
Ophelia, who are your butt tutoring people and how do you get them to make extra cash for you?
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Well, I don't have a problem splitting a 4-way hotel room with Rakeesh now that I know him. Just as long I get Olivia in bed. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I said I was going to wait a few days to see if anyone else volunteered, and nobody did.
However, I'm willing to give it up at any point before I have to actually pay deposits on the meeting room and the catering.
Thing is, we need to get it in the works, if people are going to get good rates and be able to plan accordingly.
But I'm open to alternate cities , etc. at least until mid-October. So if somebody really wants it, it's theirs. I was hoping not to have to handle it two years in a row, so I'd be more than happy to let anybody else take over.
Jenny, I have not seen Rakeesh around in ages, but I think we were planning to bunk mackillian with him.
And we really should room together again, since, by hook or by crook we WILL go dancing this year. Actually, we should plan on rooming with others who want to go dancing, too, so we'll all be out together and not waking up people when we come in. Plus, I plan to sleep as much as humanly possible in the week prior, hoping that I will need less while we're all together. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
YEAH!! Who wants to room with the party grrrls? WenchCon is gonna rock! Don't forget to bring your costumes, action figures, and other paraphenalia. The friend who made my cloak is going to help me figure out how to make hairy feet for this year.
I like CT's idea of a Hatrack Van (what a great road trip that would be!). It might be a challenge to work out timing, though. I only have a 3-day weekend if I'm working. Still, for cost considerations, it might be an option. I wonder if we could meet somewhere halfway between Midwest and Deep South, like maybe Kentucky or Tennessee? That would be even more drivable.
But I guess the default is Atlanta. Don't wait too long, Olivia. I want to lock in airplane tickets!
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
quote:Ophelia, who are your butt tutoring people and how do you get them to make extra cash for you?
Well, if I told, then everyone would want butt tutoring people, and I'd have to share the money.
(And once again everyone in the library is giving me a funny look because I'm laughing so hard.)
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
Well, where are most of the Hatrackers interested in this thing currently located? It DOES make little sense to go to Atlanta if we've only got one Atlanta representative; it's about as far from central to everyone as it's possible to be without being Florida.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Some interested parties are in Florida, and a couple on the East coast. Ralphie has expressed an iterest, and she'd in Portland, I think.
Most everyone else is in the middle somewhere.
Jenny was willing, but her town is a ways away from the nearest big airport. Shutle arrangements could be made.
It comes down to who is willing to take the reigns. As I've said, I was kinda looking forward to NOT planning everything this year, because last year It took me a while to relax because I wanted it to go well, and fretted over the details up to the LAST minute.
Besides, I'm the LAST person anyone could accuse of having 'organizational skills'. Like multitasking, it does NOT come naturally to me. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Didn't Boon volunteer her place? Oklahoma is pretty central.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
She DID!
Dallas is central vertically if not horizontally. Also, I'll bet Bob would be part of the deal then.
Olivet, why no Belle? It won't even be WenchCon without her.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Oooh, I could possibly even drive to Tulsa from Houston . . .
edit: And Dallas would be even better! I know I could drive there quite easily!
[ September 16, 2003, 04:48 PM: Message edited by: Ophelia ]
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Kat, just too much other stuff going on at the moment. I guess she might be able to come if it wasn't too far, but she told me not to plan on it, so I'm not.
So, Boon, Kat, are either of you up to it? You just need to find a hotel that will give us a good rate (hopefully with an airport shuttle) and a meeting room with a TV and dvd player. Unless you have a local theater that's playing all of them, and we want to do it that way. So, if you host it, it's up to you. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Olivia, reins, not reigns...please oh please. You ARE bringing the action figures, right?
Becky lost her job yesterday, so she doesn't know if she'll be able to fly, but we'll have two drivers this year, so we might be able to drive again.
Ni!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
quote:I have not seen Rakeesh around in ages, but I think we were planning to bunk mackillian with him
I heard that. --I--
I'm planning on coming as long as I don't have class that weekend. I might even fly out right after my Saturday morning class (9-12:30).
We'll see.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Wow - this would certainly take care of the fact that I'm flat broke due to one car accident and three speeding tickets this summer, one of which I ignored for three months.
*deep breath* Yes, I'll do it. Will you help me? I don't know what I need to plan. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Wow.
That is so cool!
So, where in Texas are you?
larisse has generously offered to handle the t-shirt stuff through Cafe Press. That might give us a little cash for the meeting room, etc.
What you should do, katharina, is call around to hotels in your area, and ask to speak to their manager or event planner. Find out what they can offer as far as group rates, and what kind of deal they can make on a meeting room. We found the meeting room to be a good choice for us, because it was a neutral place for everyone to be together without being in someone's room. Not that it really mattered after we'd gotten to know each other, but you know.
Some hotels will make the meeting room free if we book enough rooms, etc. It would be cool if they have a free shuttle to and from the airport, 'cause last year I spent a lot of time driving back and forth to the airport. Or you could just let those flying in make their own arrangements.
Send me an email (since I know you don't do AIM anymore) if you have questions. Basically, it's up to you. Just try to find a good deal on the rooms for us, and recruit people to do stuff for you. Last year ladyday made marvy nametags for us all, and Belle did the LotR/Hatrack pictionary (which was LOTS of fun).
kwsni-- I have been doing that a lot lately-- reigns reins, due do, etc. I WILL be bringing action figures. Jenny Gardener has some nifty costumes to share, but people can bring their own, too. I have a plastic Sting, etc.
I am also looking for someone to make me an Arwen dress. Specifically the one with the blood red sleeves. I have been granted a sizeable budget (sizeable for a single dress, anyway).
[ September 16, 2003, 07:20 PM: Message edited by: Olivet ]
Posted by Snuffles (Member # 4332) on :
I could probly manage another cloak, but I don't think i could do a dress.
grrr!
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
No! Noooo... It's moving farther away from us... My mom says this makes it much less likely that we'll be able to go... Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
EEEk.
I'd really rather do this a little closer than Texas or Oklahoma... I probably wouldn't be able to come if it was so far away.
Ni!
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I'm currently boycotting Texas. I'm not boycotting Oklahoma, but I may as well be. Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :
to Olivet(and those who are interested): here's a website about making LotR costumes and stuff, it's really cool. I made myself an Eowyn costume(and sword) when I went to see TTT. http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/MakeingEm.htm Posted by Avadaru (Member # 3026) on :
*quietly whispers "New Orleans!" then disappears*
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
As always, I'm still up for anywhere. Well... anywhere but here. I have some pretty friggin high ambitions to travel and get out of here for a weekend. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
::bump::
So did we finally make a decision on where we were going to have it?
Ni!
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Either Dallas or Atlanta, depending on price and who can make it.
I'm pretty sure I can get us the same rate per room as last year, but probably not better, considering that it is a holiday weekend.
katharina is checking out prices in the Dallas area, and we're gonna see what works best for those who want to come. Final decision by the 15th okay?
So, please state your preferences, people. We don't want to throw a party and have nobody come. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Atlanta, please. Ken and I would probably make it, then. Dallas is just too far for us to come, if neither of us can find a job soon.
Ni!
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
*votes for Atlanta*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Atlanta. I know lots of folks 'round there. And there MIGHT be a POSSIBILITY that Adrian MIGHT COULD attend.
*crosses fingers*
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Atlanta. Please, please, Atlanta. Please, please, please... Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
The odds are quite slim that I could attend either way, but of those slim odds, Atlanta is double that of Dallas. :wonders if the budget for Arwen dress would get a ticket on a reputable means of transport or defray the cost of driving: I could probably drive and bundle it with a visit to my sister in FL.
[ October 01, 2003, 09:35 PM: Message edited by: pooka ]
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Just to put in a dissenting voice. I likely can't make it in any case, but Dallas would make the odds slim instead of nil.
[ October 02, 2003, 01:00 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
My preferenes is for maximum people to be there. So far, Atlanta works.
Avadaru, I'm cheering for your dog to have her puppies at a time that would allow you to come to this. Know that.
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
Jane...maybe you could get Jen or Robyn to watch them?
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Dallas Dallas Dallas!!!
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
Dallas is three hours farther away than Atlanta, according to MapQuest. So, I guess it doesn't matter much to us either way!
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Wow.
I'm glad Ni told me to look at this. I live right across the border from atlanta in south carolina. I would love to come. I've got a score to settle with Nate
So my vote is for atlanta cause I could just drive right over there. Wow, I am excited now.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
How about Dallas?
In the middle of the country, equally accessible (inaccesible) to both coasts, lots of hotels and conference spaces, and (hopefully) BOB!!!!
[ October 15, 2003, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Mormo (Member # 5799) on :
I am not a wench, does my vote count? ATLANTA!=The city too busy to hate!
Cracker Hatrackers, can I get an amen??
Morbo
Posted by Mormo (Member # 5799) on :
Has anybody suggested Atlanta and Dallas? Of course, all the cool hatrackers should come to Atlanta, but I could be biased. . . Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
How would that work? Satellite hookup??
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
We could, you know. A shindig both places. Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Just so long as there's one in Atlanta, I'm excited for once and you can't take that away from me
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Make a decision already! I need to buy tickets!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
It looks like the greatest number of people that want one place is Atlanta. I'm down for Atlanta.
Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
Seconds Hotlanta
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Jeff! AIM! Now!
Ni!
Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
Jeff is embarrassed and annoyed to note that this stupid computer blocks access to instant messaging. Jeff now hates libraries.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Did you try AIM Express?
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
awww.
Ni!
Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :
Since nobody can decide a place in the USA, I suggest Ontario- either Toronto or London. I can get great rates at hotels, and can get catering super cheap (I'm a culinary student now- I'm developing lots of connections). The local theater is offering all three movies, and it's out of the way for most everybody, so it makes it very fair *grins*. And if we can't make it to the local theater or if it's decided this is preferible, I can borrow my brother's big screen tv or perhaps one of my schools projecter thingies and we can pretend we're in the movie theater
*giggles*
-And- then you can tell everybody you saw RotK in a different country!
[ October 23, 2003, 02:29 PM: Message edited by: Jaiden ]
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
ewww canada, why would i do that? hehe
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
We've been talking about place...now what about the date? Is it still going to be MLK weekend? Or are we changing the date, too?
We need to know as soon as possible, so Ela knows what days to request off from work.
~Jane~
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Yes yes, details..... if I know the whowhatwhenwheres then maybe I can get permission to come.
Maybe.
[ November 09, 2003, 11:27 AM: Message edited by: MyrddinFyre ]
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
My rough count shows Atlanta winning, but I haven't looked over the thread in detail. I wish someone unbiased would tally the votes, so people could start planning.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Honestly, I could go to either one, and don't particularly care which it is. I'll go count votes, if someone wants to check me and thinks im lying, then they can. My feelings wont be hurt.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Ok, so far, this is how I'm seeing things:
Jan 16-19th Atlanta (or Dallas, though looks like the voting for Atlanta outnumbers Dallas) Gather, meet, rock out, party, stay at hotel, watch RotK, rock some more, scare hotel attendents.
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
Hmm, I'm still thinking about coming, location doesn't matter to me honestly. It does look as though Atlanta is "popular". So can I count on 16-19th of Jan?
Anything that we should bring in particular? *other than ourselves, and clothing. :-P*
I'm still quite undecided at this point, knowing that there was a set place and date would help though, and I think it would help others to say Yay/Nay as well.
2˘
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
I counted it up. I'm not including my own vote. The scoring is as follows:
Atlanta: 8 Dallas: 3
With a few either ways thrown in there for fun.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
You two have forggotten what makes wenchcon wenchcon.
The dirty jokes.
Ni!
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
No, whats important is that if Rav comes, I'm gonna make him my special pasta, it will be a great time. The recipe is to die for.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Here are a list of suggestions of things to bring:
LotR's action figures. If you are a guy, I suggest bringing some of the Female Characters.
Someone is going to have to bring it, or it won't be done: orange tights. You guys work it out.
Money. Lots of good spending money goodness.
The essentials: toothbrush, toothpaste, anything you don't trust a hotel to provide you with.
Camera of some sorts, cause you gonna wanna 'member this.
Things you want to show off... like... a sword. Come on, try to bring a sword onto a plane. Please?
Um... ::thinking::
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Woo hoo! It looks like Atlanta is in baby! Thanks for counting AR. Olivet, I will e-mail you my phone number, any other Cracker Hatrackers should speak up so Olivet can draft you into our plans.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
T, there will be swords involved. One way or another, Ken and I will get swords there. I promise.
Ni!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
So is this thing definitely happening MLK weekend? And in Atlanta?
Olivet, where are you?
**Ela**
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Woo! Classes don't begin until the 26th! I am so there!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
I'm still waiting for confirmation of the date and place from the planner. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'm so sorry I have been out of the loop for a bit, but the good news is tI have a hotel (Details coming when the deal is confirmed in writing).
MLK weekend it is and in Atlanta, by the votes. So thee you have it. Hope to post more details after the mail runs.
Oh, and we will probably dress in costume to go to the movie, or else go somewhere in costume. The RotK viewing should be Saturday evening, after dark, and most other activities will be at the hotel on Saturday-- so Sabbath restrictions should be okay.
I'm still scouring for a good caterer, but when I have it, I'll give y'all a per person figure for lunch on Saturday.
Morbo, do you know any good local caterers? We'll need some kosher or vegitarian stuff, maybe someone who does great salads?
OH! And I just got LotR Movie Trivial pursuit! I have not played it yet, and probably won't get to anytime soon, but I did open it up and go all fangurly on the pieces.
I hope to collect some nice little things to give as prizes. It won't be much, but it WILL be something.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
woo!
this is going to rock!
Olivet, you're the best.
Ni!
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Yay! Olivet, you rock. *hugs*
~Jane~
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
May I ditto those compliments about Olivet. She does rock!
The final designs for the t-shirts will be up soon (I hope). The poll will soon follow. It's gonna be tough to choose since they are all great designs.
Wenchcon 2004 Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Thought I'd double post on this one....
Vote Now! No waiting. No fuss. No hanging chads.
Vote for your most favorite design. (It's not gonna be easy people.)
If there are any problems with the poll, just let me know by posting here or emailing me at wenchcon@nacrimosse.com.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Woohoo! Go Olivet!
--ApostleRadio
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
The flight plan that I'm looking at has me arriving at 4:50 Atlanta time. Does that work out?
Also, lets start talking hotel prices. How much do you need from each of us in that sense?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
The hotel reps that I have been dealing with seem to be having trouble getting me the agreed upon price in writing.
Um, I'm trying to get a hotel that has local shuttle service. Ron said the ones with Airport shuttles were either out of our price range or not in great parts of town, so I am working with a hotel that will pick you up at the local MARTA station. You can take MARTA from the Airport. It will be cheap.
If it doesn't pan out this week (I'm getting angry, folks) I'll try to get the same hotel we did last year, though some of you will just have to be on your own when it comes to getting there from the airport. That is my LAST resort option, though.
I plan to give you guys a per-person lunch fee and per person cost for the meeting room. The block of rooms will be reserved at that price (which I'm hoping to get $70.00 a night, up to 4 people per room again this year, though I had negotiated a bit less (not including tax) but I'm gonna let you make your own roomie arrangements and I'll give you the 800 number for the hotel so you can make individual reservations within that block.
The "WenchCon" fees will just include Saturday lunch (hotel has free breakfast, and dinner will be unstructured, and up to you) and part of the meeting room. That's all.
I'll post the details when I have them.
If I HAVE to go with a hotel that can't pick you up at the airport, I'll be there on Friday evening to pick up as many as will be in town by 7 or 8pm. But , by God, it had better not come to that! Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
T, what that means is the hotel cost will depend on how many people you room with (one person $70.00 per night, 2 people $35.00 per night, 3 people $23.33, 4 people $17.50 per night) but the specifics will have to wait until I get the hotel room prices in writing.
You guys will be responsibel for your own room bills, but I'll ask for a registration fee to cover the meeting room, lunch on Saturday, and prizes for the games.
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
Olivet, you rock. Thanks for all your hard work!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Olivet you are HardCore Awesome!
Btw, I like the sound of that 4 person rooming thing. 4 days, 3 nights, usually 2 beds per room, eh? Well, I don't mind sleeping on the floor one or two of those nights, if needed.
Is there anyone who wants to bunk with yours truly? I promise I don't snore... loudly. Ralphie will be able to back me up on that after the 14th.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Olivet, I just e-mailed my # to you, sorry I forgot to last week. Try to call AFTER 9pm, because of my cell phone plan, or on weekends. A short call during the day is OK, but expect me to be abrupt to save minutes. We can also use AIM and e-mail, of course.
I have a couch and floor-space available to who ever wants it/claims it. The couch will be first-come/first served.
Yes, I have some catering contacts. Don't close the deal on that without talking to me. I worked at a Jewish deli/pizza place, not sure if they did catering. How many meals are we talking about? Just Saturday lunch? How elaborate? How much are folks willing to shell out??
I know nothing about hotels and have no contacts there. Are we looking for a meeting room? I MIGHT have one we could get cheap. I would have to check. Or are we going to go to your house. My apartment is too small for a large group, I think.
This is going to be great!. Morbo
[ November 03, 2003, 06:53 AM: Message edited by: Morbo ]
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
OMG, Morbo!1 I'm SO glad you mentioned that you emailed me!
I had delted the email without opening it, assuming it was someone suggesting ways to enlarge my penis or something. I get a lot of those. Sort of makes me wonder if they know something I don't.
Anyways, I'll try to call you tonight.
Meanwhile, those interested in attending should email me at olivet@bellsouth.net with Wenchcon in the title so I can make sure to reserve enough rooms for everyone. I'm thinking 10-15 rooms, since some folks will not want to share (couples and such). But let me know, so I can give Morbo a rough estimate of food needs.
Also, if people are planning on staying until Monday, I would like to get an idea what you might be up for on Sunday. I'm negotiating a couple of special trips to the airport by the hotel van, so I need to know when folks will be leaving, too.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Just sent another e-mail, Olivia. Looking forward to your call tonight, anytime between 9-11pm.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
::will room with nate::
Someones gotta bite the bullet.
Late night Wendy's run?
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Prolix, I got your email.
Morbo, I didn't get yours
Delrina at the hotel we used before has returned my calls and stuff, so I', chucking the other hotel for being snotty and unwilling to honor their promised rates.
However, the Hampton Inn's group rates have gone up by $5.00 per night, So It's $75.00 per room per night (not including 13% tax). Oy.
I'll keep looking. *sigh*
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
resent e-mail
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
SHHH! If you let your email hear you say that you feel resentful, it'll NEVER get there!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
AR, I'm so totally for that. Will you have a car there? If not, we'll have to catch a bus or something just for Wendys late at night.
Anyone else want to pair with the AR 'n T combo? Biggie Size? What to drink?
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Ken and I are perfectly willing to room with someone, if they need it.
Will Matt the Night Manager be there?
ooh ooh oooh! we can go to that italian place for dinner and have pasta ambrosia. mmmmmmm.
Ni!
[ November 03, 2003, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: kwsni ]
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Yeah T, I'm gonna be drivin over. So I'll have my truck. That way we can go out that night or whatever. Whoever else wants to room in there is cool with me.
As long as they don't smell.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::thinks about possibly bringing guitar::
::thinks about luggage weight and money::
::thinks some more::
Posted by Toretha (Member # 2233) on :
*thinks about puppies*
*hopes they're old enough by MLK weekend for us to come*
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Don't worry, I had a nice long chat with Mother Nature.
::hides baseball bat::
She agreed to pull a few strings for ya.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
::contemplates playing at the mall in costume::
Ni!
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
T. I'll bring my guitar.
Don't worry bout it.
I'll bring lots of cool stuff, thats what trucks are for.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I found a better deal!
It's in the same area as last year, but they only charge $25.00 a day for the meeting room (about the same size). Even with the AV stuff being an extra charge, it's still a better deal. And I could bring my own TV and dvd player to save money.
They will also let us use their breakfast room for the catered lunch on Saturday. It won't be elaborate, but I think we can get some simple dishes (and some salad and kosher pizza for our kosher wenches-- Morbo knows a place that's kosher).
The rooms all have broadband internet access for free, microwaves, little fridges and coffee makers. This hotel has a spa, and is close to some neat entertainment places, etc. AND! The cost per room is six dollars cheaper per night!
Ron found this hotel, so I must pause to sing his praises. *sings* Ron is the bestest hero! And I love him! WooHoo!
Last year their meeting room was $125.00 per day and their hotel rooms were more expensive, too. It is a REALLY nice place.
No Matt the night manager, but we could ask him to come by...
But before they will make the final plans, I need an idea how many rooms to reserve. So email me asap, or post here EVEN IF YOU ARE ONLY CONSIDERING COMING. The block of rooms will be held until two weeks before the event, so you will have plenty of time to make up your mind.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Yay olivet and Ron.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I'm hoping to come.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
And I MAY be able to work up a schedule for airport pick-ups/drop offs with their limo company. It's $40.00 for the first person plus $5 for each additional person and 20% off the return trip. So, if five people ride together, that's a $12.00 ride, per person. And the trip back, same arrangemet, would only be $9.40 per person, which is cheaper than a cab ride. Much.
Depends on how many are flying, though.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I need a show of hands for those mildly interested to committed. Even if it's just a remote possibility, and you won't know for certain for weeks, I still need to know.
Cause I don't want to just reserve the block o' rooms for those I know are coming. I have to work a little wiggle room into it.
Thanks!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Im there. Im flying. Cheap ride is a good ride.
Oh, and I will probably be working a lot of overtime the next few weeks for this, but it's well worth it.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
If my money situation works out, then I will come. And since I should be getting my 401K distribution soon, the money situation should be worked out my WenchCon.
I am looking forward to seeing Atlanta again. We went to the Atlanta Olympics and had a great time. For a while I seriously considered moving to Atlanta. I would have no problem taking MARTA to/from the airport, as I traveled on it extensively when we were at the Games.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Uncertain, but very interested.
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Im'a comin' for sure. A couple hours drive is well worth it.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
What narr said Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :
Very possibly coming/very close to being certain, and that goes for Vána and myself.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Well if CT vana, lime, xnera and Christy are going, I'm guessing there might be a carpool in the works, in that case, I might be game. Though I have to check my dog show schedule. I could also offer the use of my 7 passenger mini van, though we might want a full size one. Definitely would need help with the driving to Atlanta though!
AJ
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I'm a maybe. Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
I think car pooling (and/or caravaning) is a fantastic idea. Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :
I am so jealous of you all. This sounds awesome.
Someone has to bring the LotR Trivial Pursuit, because it, too, is awesome. I picked it up this weekend, and it would make for a very entertaining game for people to play at WenchCon. With or without beverages
Lucky lucky people
[ November 04, 2003, 02:46 PM: Message edited by: Carrie ]
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Olivet, I e-mailed you.
I'm a probably.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Lemme see.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
If anyone's going to be driving near Saint Louis, drop me an email at fugu13 AT mac DOT com .
Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :
*wishes she could come* Have fun you guys! Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I have LotR Trivial Pursuit! And a couple of other games that might be fun.
Also, I hope to have SOMEONE volunteer to do some Pictionary things, like last year.
I'm so excited at all the 'maybe's!!!
Katharina, Ophelia-- all you guuys I'd so love to meet in RL!
As to the couples coming... If a couple knows another couple well enough, you could still share a room with another couple or whatever, and save money. I know Lime and Vana are newlyweds and all...
But if somebody knows Tom and Christy, and there's going to be a carpool or something... Geez I wish they could come, too.
Ha! Listen to me-- I'm getting all greedy!
I'll call with a tentative number of rooms and stuff by Friday, so that early next week I should be able to break down costs for the Meeting room and lunch on Saturday. I'm hoping to keep any registration fees low, so the more possible attendees the less it will take 'per' to cover one day's lunch and the meeting room for two days.
The movie will have been out long enough that we should be able to buy the tickets online on Friday for a Saturday evening showing, so that doesn't need to be an up-front charge, unless you'd rather.
Also, if anyone prosperous wants to donate to a fund to help some cash-strapped Hatrackers with little stuff, let me know. I plan to have a smallish slush fund to help with unexpected expenses, too. Of course, That all depends on how much stuff ends up costing.
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
*Laugh* Wow, I didn't realize we were such in demand! *giggle*
We're in for a maybe. It would be fun, but we're generally against long drives. A carpool might be enough to sway us, though. *grin*
[ November 04, 2003, 08:42 PM: Message edited by: Christy ]
Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :
*really wishes she could come* This sounds like so much fun. But my parents would probably flip out if I asked to spend like $250-300, to go somewhere myself for the weekend, to meet people I met online. Yes...they would flip out. It sounds like fun though.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Christy: I will juggle for entertainment. And tell rotten puns.
Edit: I will find some way to get to Olivet. If not for WenchCon, then for a personal vacation. However, I think I can swing WenchCon, and it would be fabulous to see Banna, Vana, and the rest of y'all again!.
[ November 05, 2003, 08:24 AM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
::waves::
Ken and I are coming, too, If we have to walk!
Ni!
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
kwsni! Yay!!! *big hug
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I just got the list of email addresses from Belle of people who wanted WenchCon info, so some of you may be getting a group email. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
What am I, chopped liver?!
Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
Hey, Fugu. I may be heading to New Orleans that weekend. If so, I'll pick you up, and we'll crash WenchCon and spike the punch.
Seriously, I'm out of the loop, but consider me a probably. If I'm in that area, what kind of Hatracker would I be to pass up a party?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
A bad one. Bad. *thwap*
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Chopped liver with herculean thighs and a 'tude. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
*hugs mac*
I haven't sent out the email yet, so don't feel left out or anything.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
yay frisky!
if ken and i can work it out right, we may be picking hobbes up on he way. we'll see.
Ni!
Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :
I dunno...if I go to P-land next week, I may very well be good and sick of Hobbes. Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
Holy crap! It appears our marketing from last year's WenchCon was wildly successful. Count me in, Olivet. And I'm interested in-in fact desperate for-roommates to help lower the costs of the rooms. turin_4@hotmail.com
And some people who are showing up this year got some payback comin' Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Olivet, Sarah, Shlomo, and I are seriously considering trying to get there.
So pleas include us in any informational emailings.
I have requested that weekend off, and just have to find out if the days off will be approved or not.
We will all stay in one room, of course.
narrativium, you are welcome to share our room, too, if you wish.
**Ela**
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
And me! Don't forget me, Ela!
EDIT: I really should read entire posts before responding.
[ November 06, 2003, 07:19 PM: Message edited by: narrativium ]
Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :
WARNING:
As an officially rated fencer as of Sept 20, 2003, it is my duty to warn all WenchCon victims, err, i mean, Gatherers, that instead of silly broom sticks.. there will be much better swords to fence with.. as well as a free lesson from yours truly.
I will probably bring my own gear, along with 2-3 other sets, 2 righties, and a leftie. If need be, someone can use mine in the case of a leftie VS leftie. Expect no mercy, but a very fun time.
Suggest anyone who wants to learn how to fence to have a pair of pants in which they can move around in. Jeans would work.. just wouldn't want anyone to get hurt. Oh and normal shoes (non-sandals/fancy shoes)
yeah thats much over my few words posted per month average, so i'm gonna flee back into the shadows and lurk some more.
*hides* Crazy as always, PsychoTriad
[ November 06, 2003, 11:14 PM: Message edited by: Psycho Triad ]
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
::huggles fales::
I seriously need to stop posting on this thread, and write my frelling book.
Ni!
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Oooo. . . fencing lessons. . .
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
T and I are still lookin for 2 people to room with us. Any takers?
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Rakeesh is another guy looking for roomies. I bet he's game.
I'm gonna reserve rooms today, and hammer out the details with the hotel.
Then I'll come up with a tentative schedule of events, subject to general approval of attendees.
Oooo, Fencing! Sign me up! WooHoo!
kwsni: Me, too, honey. Me too.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I may be in, I'm still not sure though.
Hobbes Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
quote:EDIT: I really should read entire posts before responding.
*pat pat*
Posted by Taberah (Member # 4014) on :
I may be able to come, although if I do I won't need a room and I would only be there for a limited number of activities.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Here's my contract with the hotel, along with the number to call for reservations.
quote:
Kelly Blevins
Wingate Inn - Kennesaw
560 Greers Chapel Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone (770) 514-7344
Fax (770) 514-1689
Olivia-
It was a pleasure meeting with you this morning. The following is the contract we had discussed. I hope this is easy to understand. The only thing I may need to change will be if you want me to change the dispersement of rooms, such as if you need more double bed rooms, or more kings. (NDD1 is the room with two double beds, and NK1 is the king, both nonsmoking; let me know if you need smoking, or they can tell me when they call in). Also, please note the cancellation dates. The individuals can call in up to the 5th, and cannot cancel after the 9th. If less rooms are used than held in the block, please let me know by the 9th and I will release them. If you do not, they will be charged to your credit card. Please let me know if there are any changes I need to make. Please feel free to call me with any questions, or email me.
Thanks a bunch.
Kelly
Group Contract
Wingate Inn- Town Center 560 Greers Chapel Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (770) 514-7344 Fax: (770) 514-1689
GROUP NAME: Computer Contacts RATES:
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD MEETING ROOM
$69.00 for King $69.00 for single occupancy; $76.00 for double occupancy (No extra charge after 2 people)
$35 per day,
$35 per day for TV/VCR
The current applicable tax rate is 13%.
ROOMING LIST INDIVIDUAL CALL INS RESERVATION CARDS
Please hold rooms on CC above, but individuals will call in by Jan. 5, 2004
TO INSURE AVAILABILITY, RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Jan. 5, 2004
DEPOSIT/CANCELLATION: PAYEE DEPOSIT AMOUNT DUE BY CANCEL DATE
Cannot cancel the rooms after Jan. 9, 2004
THE ROOMS IN THE BLOCK, THAT ARE NOT PICKED UP MUST BE RELEASED BY __1/9/04___ OR THEY WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CREDIT CARD THAT IS HOLDING THEM.
Hotel Representative____Kelly Blevins_____________________Date__11/10/03___
If all information looks correct, please sign and return by_____11/14/03_.
You will need to tell her whether you want a room with a single king size bed or a room with two doubles, and whether you want smoking or non-smoking. I think all the ones blocked off are currently non-smoking, but that should not be a problem to change.
YOU must reserve the room before January 5th and you may cancel by January 9th, when I will call to release all the blocked but unused rooms. I will be very put out if I get stuck paying for a no-show room, though I will be happy to use excess funds (if there are any) to help those who run short.
The main thing is that we get together and have fun.
[ November 10, 2003, 02:31 PM: Message edited by: Olivet ]
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Olivia, sorry we haven't talked yet. I forgot to call this weekend. I have yet to talk to my little sister, she's the one that knows caterers. But in any case, I will call tonight or you call me, after 9pm.
Good going on the hotel. Is a meeting room part of the package?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I have to talk to her abot the meeting room, 'cause she said $25.00 a day on the phone for the meeting room, instead of the $35.00 a day that was on the proposal. Also, I had $69.00 per room, even with four people, though this contract suggests that for 2-4 people it would be $76.00 (which is still only one dollar more than the other hotel).
I have emailed her to straighten out the bumps, but that should work out okay.
Plus, the hubby just informed me that his best friend's wife does some catering. DUH. I had no idea.
The hotel also has a spa/ hottub sort of thing, and a work-out room that we'll have access to, and they said the fencing lessons would be okay on the deck or in the meeting room. Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Well, in the vein of this cool news, I want to remind you guys that the poll for the official WenchCon T-shirt will be closing at midnight EST on Nov. 11th. (I extended the voting due to that small debacle with the polling program earlier.) So, get your voting in if you have not already done it.
Wow, all five t-shirt design entries are great. I'm having a hard time choosing one.
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
If I'm in the country then (which it's looking like I may be), then I will plan on coming. Toretha and Lacey are planning to come here first, and we're going to invite Mayday too, but haven't seen her yet to ask. Also Saudade and Andrei are planning to join us. Then all of us from this group will drive over Saturday morning and drive back late Saturday night. So we won't be needing any rooms. (This deal is in Atlanta now, right? Bernard said he thought it was going to be in Texas.) Woo hoo! I'm looking forward to meeting all my sisters and grandminions! Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Yeah, Atlanta (well, actually Kennesaw) is the place.
Warning: There will be a small charge for the catered lunch, but I plan on keeping it as cheap as possible.
I'm excited about meeting everyone, too!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
WORK OUT ROOM!
AND...a warm place to run (Georgia) in the winter. Score.
Oh..and visiting Hatrackers. Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Chance to meet my mistress saudade and my grandmistress ak? AWESOME.
::loves saudade::
Better and better all the time.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
I got MLK weekend off! WOOHOO! We are in.
Now we just have to figure out how to get there. The cheapest flights my husband found online so far were $211, which adds up times 3 people. So we are thinking about driving. If anyone knows where to find a cheaper flight let us know.
Any Florida people interested in carpooling?
narrativium, are you going from NY or from FL?
I am excited!!!
**Ela**
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
If I have to fly, I don't know if I can make it. My husband and I just bought land, and our budget is tight. Was there a carpool going through Indiana? I'm willing to help drive and sing silly songs, etc. I'll teach everyone my version of "The Road Goes Ever On and On."
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Andrea, dear, we'd love to catch you on the way through Indiana.
Ni!
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Do you have an itinerary? I will most likely be working both Friday and Tuesday, so I'd have to be back and ready to teach by then. It would be so awesome to travel with you!
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
We'll probly be leaving friday, but we might be picking up hobbes on the way, and maybe annoying celia in the process, too.
We'll probly be leaving michigan as early as ken and i can manage to wake up.
Ni!
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Ela, if you're driving, I'm in. I'll be going from FL.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
I probably can't leave Indiana until about 4:00 PM on Friday. Can I still hitch a ride? What roads will you be taking?
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I actually have no idea, since we've lost the map from last year.
I think we went down 65, but I'm not sure.
edit: Where do you live, again?
Ni!
[ November 12, 2003, 01:39 PM: Message edited by: kwsni ]
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
*shrieks* We're going?? Why doesn't anyone ever tell me these things??
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
~Jane~
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
(pssst. Sarah. you're going to wenchcon. your mom told me last night. )
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
kwsni-- She's in Kokomo, I believe, which is north of Indianapolis. See what Mapquest suggests-- they give approximate drive times 'n' stuff, too.
*whimper*
Must have... Head Wench... Must...
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
quote:Must have... Head
Yeah, dude, tell me about it.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
It looks like we'll be going right by you, Andrea.
Ni!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
It looks like I can come. Anyone want to share a hotel room? E-mail me.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
WoooHooo!
YAY!
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Well, if we can figure out the timing, I'd be thrilled to navigate you through the fine state of Indiana! And I call Olivia for my Bed Buddy, providing I can go!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Uh...Jane...I did tell you. But you were too busy writing your college admissions essay to absorb it. Why do you think we were talking about flights to Atlanta and the pros and cons of flying versus driving?
**Ela**
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Yeah, Jane. Where are your priorities?
Writing a college essay. . . pshhhh. . .
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Er, anyone driving through Rhode Island by any chance?
Didn't think so...
I've got permission to go, as long as I don't go alone. Which is almost as bad as not having permission at all :/
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
You could fly out of Manchester Aiport, Myr...
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
I thought the discussion was...hypothetical...or something...
I was busy trying to get into Amherst. Whaddya want from me?
~Jane~
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
For you to get into freaking Amherst. Duh.
BUT NOT TAKE FIVE FREAKING HOURS WRITING ONE SHORT ESSAY!
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Okay, I got it cleared up. The meeting room will be $25.00 a day, and the hotel room price will be $69.00 for 1-4 people. Turns out Kelly had lost her notes on what she had promised me. I'm signing the contract today, and we should be able to make reservations by Monday.
As it stands, the block includes 8 rooms with two double beds, and 8 rooms with one king size bed. I'm thinking that we might do better with 12 rooms with two doubles and 4 rooms with a king size bed, but it depends on how many couples who want to come will want a private room.
Any thoughts?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
The contact infor to reserve a room is as follows:
Wingate Inn- Town Center 560 Greers Chapel Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (770) 514-7344 Fax: (770) 514-1689
It will be $69.00 a night for up to four people. You must reserve your room by January 5th to get that rate. I will release the unused rooms in the block by January 9th, so I don't get stuck paying for unused rooms.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Cool.
AR, you still down with being roomies?
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
Yeah, for a few days last week it looked like I may not have been going after all, but things sorted themselves out.
I think Rakeesh is still in with us too, at least he hasnt said he wasnt.
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
And which nights again, Olivia? I'm sure it's in this thread somewhere, but four pages is a lot to sift through!
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
The 16th is Friday, 17th is Saturday and the 18th is Sunday. The block includes all three nights, though some of you may be coming on Saturday and many of you will not be staying Sunday night. But whatever. I just wanted to cover all the bases. Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Dallas to Atlanta: $183 Dallas to Salt Lake (same weekend): $291
That's it. The family is going to have to move.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
::bump:: Ken and I are looking for roomies, cause we're poor college students, and best buy doesn't pay well enough for us to get our own room for three nights again.
We're not a mushy couple, so no worries about uckiness.
email's in the profile.
Ni!
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
What is this doing on page 5??
~Jane~
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
So, I made a hotel reservation.
Olivet, am I correct that you have the group at the hotel under the name "Computer Companions"? That was what they told me.
**Ela**
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
AR, you want to give them a call and reserve the room?
This wenchcon trip has been paid for, in part (well, actually all of it), by people who have signed up for AOL in the past 4 months.
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Hello, my dear precious WenchCon goers. Just wanted to let you guys know that the Cafepress shop is open and raring to go. Here is the WenchCon site link that gives you access to all the links: http://wenchcon.nacrimosse.com/tshirt.php .
The site also has the information about the Hotel Accomodations, and later on I'll be adding Activities planned or anything else needed.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
holy crap, I need to get my tickets and reserve a room!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
What's the best time to arrive on Friday?
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
I was wondering the same thing, actually.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
We can sit and wonder together. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Wanna grab a pizza while were waiting. I doubt I'll have anything but hey...
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I made shepherd's pie!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
That works. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I know at least one person will be flying in in the AM and one probably late PM.
Liam has gymnastics until noon, so it will be about 1:30 before I could get to the airport. MARTA also offers cheap ground transportation from the airport to my part of town. It is clean and safe, but maybe not the best choice if you have a lot of luggage.
Who else is flying in, and when will you be arriving? I was hoping to make one trip if possible, and maybe beg Morbo to make one as well.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
I have the option of 4:00 or 6:15 your time.
Although, for an extra 100 bucks, I could arrange to be by 1:30. What that means is more people have to be conned into AOL for me to get some bonus money.
So... sign people up for AOL, or arrive by 4:00.
We'll see. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I have the option of 4pm or 7pm.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Why don't we shoot for the 4 pm. That way we'd at least arrive and hang out and look hopelessly lost together.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
OH! I'd get to hang out with hot nathan!
I won't look lost. I lived in Georgia for some ten years. Riding the train at Hartsfield is great fun!
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Eek! I should probably get this taken care of before break.
I can arrive at 4:30, if you guys would be willing to wait around for me.
And anyone wanna sleep with me? Um, I mean room with me?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I think my sister is up for a roomie or three, as well. kwsni and Psycho Triad met her last year. My room is full (CT, Jenny Gardener, me and katharina) but hers is empty except for her.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Oh, and lumping your arrivals would be really good for me, as it would mean either fewer trips to the airport for me or less waiting around for you.
Mobo (whose phone number I have lost in my recent magnetic interference with my hard drive, hint, hint) said he'd help out if someone came in at an odd time for me to get them, but he has less room in his vehicle than I do. Either way, we'll work SOMETHING out, even if I have to use the t-shirt money to help with cabs instead of the meeting room.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I need a roomie, too.
But I want my own bed. Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I actually have this weird thing where I dislike sleeping in hotel beds, anyway, and would rather sleep on the floor. So I could be your assigned bedmate but you could still have your own bed.
And then we could still share a room with Olivia's sister and one other (if they don't mind sharing a bed).
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Oh, that would work! Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Okay, my flights have been reserved! Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I got my ticket. Arrive Friday around noon and leave Sunday around 6:00.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Juat a quick question for clarification:
Olivet, I am making my travel plans based on the assumption that most of our "planned" (as opposed to impromptu ) activities will be taking place on Sat.
Is that a correct assumption?
Curious to know what exactly is planned (besides going to see TTT Sat pm, of course ).
**Ela**
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I think we were planning on catered lunch (kosher, of course), some pictionary, playing with costumes, and with action figures.
Ken and I are making our reservations this weekend probly, so anyone still without a roomate, speak up.
Ni!
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Good! That means the Carpool is ON! I am bringing a suitcase full of costumes, so if you want one, speak for it soon.
We have the following available:
1 Gandalf ensemble 1 Gimli ensemble 2 Orc masks 3 or 4 Nazgul faces Several black cloaks to go with Orc/Nazgul outfits 7 elf-grey cloaks for the rest of the Fellowship
Anyone using these costumes must promise my mother to take good care of the costumes and return them in excellent condition! Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
How about an ent costume? You don't happen to have any of those, do you?
I'll probably end up borrowing one, but since I don't really mind which one, I'll let others have their pick first. Thanks Jenny.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Here's the deal:
I thought Friday evening, since most folks will be arriving on Friday, we'd have a sort of informal, get to know ya sort of thing. Maybe play some games and whatnot. Dining will be catch as catch can, maybe some of us will order something from the take-out taxi, or whatever.
Those who arrive early will be pressed into service decorating, etc.
Saturday, we'll have do the hotel's free continental breakfast (or I assume most of us will, though it won't be required, of course) and watch FotR:EE before lunch.
Lunch will be fairly simple. My tentative menu is lasagna (vegetarian and regular) with a nice salad and some bread. The dessert is yet to be determined, but I'm hoping it will be very good.
After lunch will be the TT:EE veiwing. Following that, we'll have time to kill playing games and getting in costume for the group viewing of RotK.
I am assuming that it will have been out long enough by then that we will not need to reserve seating, provided we arrive with a bit of time to spare (That's how it worked last year, and that was a good two weeks earlier in TT's run).
That means we'll buy our own tickets individually at the time of the show.
Plan on a registration fee of about $10.00 per person. The catered lunch will be $5.00 per person or thereabouts, and the other five dollars will cover the cost of the meeting room, prizes for the games and incidentals (I hope to have a small fund to help people with unexpected expenses, but that depends on t-shirt, etc. sales at CafePress).
If you don't stay at the hotel but eat with us, the cost will still be the same. I hope to nail down an exact figure this weekend, so that I can give the people who register in advance a lower fee than at the door (like amybe $6-7.00 per instead of $10.00).
I'll nail that down by the weekend, as soon as the last caterer gets back to me with a price.
After seeing RotK, we'll probably have action-figure time and late-night giggle session, if last year is anything to go by.
Sunday, I was hoping to get Ken to do his thang with the fencing. Also, U.S. Play is across the parking lot from the hotel, so there should be plenty of fun options.
I welcome any suggestions for activities or changes to this agenda, though of course nobody HAS to do everything. Last year my sis and I went shopping during FotR:EE, and she went straight to bed when we got back from the theater after TT. At some point Jenny and I are going dancing this year, so we're pretty flexible within that framework.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Yes, we absolutely must go dancing. And even though the Sexy Boots aren't very comfortable, I'll probably wear them. I shall drink nothing but virgin Bloody Marys and get absolutely drunk on the beat and the music!
Ah, what a fine time we shall have. I am bringing my own action figures this year.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::Reads schedule::
::smiles::
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Who else is coming?
Partial list:
Guys looking for roomies: T Smith Apostle Radio
Looking for roomies: Hobbes? kwsni Psycho Triad mackillian Ophelia
Room sharers: Ela JaneX Shlomo Narr
ClaudiaTherese Jenny Gardener katharina Olivet
Possibles:
Rakeesh Olivet's sister ? ?
Daytrippers (not staying at hotel) :
Morbo ana kata ? ? ?
[ December 11, 2003, 06:02 PM: Message edited by: Olivet ]
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote: I thought Friday evening, since most folks will be arriving on Friday, we'd have a sort of informal, get to know ya sort of thing. Maybe play some games and whatnot. Dining will be catch as catch can, maybe some of us will order something from the take-out taxi, or whatever.
Those who arrive early will be pressed into service decorating, etc.
Friday night take-out would probably work best for us, since we couldn't go anywhere in a car to eat after dark. And we'd be happy to help with decorating.
**Ela**
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I'm a possible, and if I go I will room with the guys group.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Ya, fugu's got it with us, and also, according to AR, Rakeesh will be rooming with us.
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
I'm bringing Toretha and her roommate Lacey, and Saudade and Andrei along with me. Saudade is in Europe now but they should be back by then.
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
I thought Myr was coming too. Can she not come?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
1. Olivia, you didn't answer my email. 2. I really, really can't stand lasagna. 3. Okay, who wants to be my roomie? Anyone?
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Myr really really wants to come. Myr is not allowed to room with anyone but her parents. Myr's brother broke his leg, and now parents are required for him to get to and from school. It's complicated. I'm still working on it. But for now, I have to try to survive exam time Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Myr, find out your brothers email address.
Give it to me.
I'll help you out. ::mischevious grin::
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
mack, my sister has not gotten back to me about her situation. I didn't know what to say, yet. I do not have a room reserved in her name yet.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Anne Kate, are you guys going to stay the night Saturday? It might be a long trip. I mean, if we watch the movies EE on Saturday, and wait for an after-sundown showing of RotK, then it might be a late trip back. If you and Toretha, Lacy Saudade and Andrei share a room (somebody might get the floor, but I could arrange a bedroll or cot, I think) then one night wouldn't be too expensive if you split it up.
Going back to B'ham that late might not be a good idea, though I admit my suggestion is made partly just to have ya'll around longer. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Okay, sorry.
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
I'm planning on coming.
Zevlag is trying to come. *Probably with me*
[ December 11, 2003, 08:29 PM: Message edited by: raventh1 ]
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Raventh and Zevlag will probly be rooming with ken and I. I'll just try to survive unusually high levels of geekiness.
Ni!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I think I can come but I don't think I should committ to something like this before taking finals, just to avoid some guilt.
Hobbes Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
I'm soo excited. I didn't think I would ever get to do this. But every thing just seems to be fitting into place. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Does anybody know where I can get furry feet? Or ideas on how to make them?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Well, if you take steriods and testosterone...
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
mack, I'm not a huge fan of lasagna either, and I'm on a diet that eschews pasta. But it seemed like the lowest common denominator.
I am open to other sugestions until the end of next week.
SO, SPEAK UP, ATTENDEES! What would you eat?
In other news: My sister was less than pleased with sharing a room with me last year. She must have complete darkness to sleep. She needs more sleep than I do, and will go to bed early. This is a good thing. The Wicked Witch of the West has nothing on my sister when she's cranky.
So, as a compromise, I'm trying to get two rooms with a connecting door, so that all the loud and rowdy people can stay up being rowdy in one room, and the early-to-beds can have the other. "Her" room still needs 2-3 other people (or more if the floor will do).
My sister is a lot like me, other than the sleep thing. Little older, little shorter. And with an advanced degree and a big bustline. So, essentially she's nothing like me. Okay, then. Hmm.
Anyway, she's cool with sharing. I'll call and see if I can get two adjacent rooms, and let you know.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
"Eschew." What a great word.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Oh, yes, and I could definitely go for Japanese. Especially if there's sushi involved.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Wow, I just checked online and I can get round trip tickets for $163. Unfortunately I would be needing to arrive fairly late on Friday and leaving on Sunday afternoon.
I still haven't made a final decision.
AJ
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Banna, come! It will be so worth it! You have to come. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Morbo and I will boh be making Airport trips, so it shouldn't be a hardship to get you, or anything, and I'd sure love to meet you!
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Well this paycheck has to pay the bills. But I should have a bit extra on the one I get around Christmas. So let me think about it a bit more. But I'm leaning towards yes. It is actually the same price to fly out of O'Hare as it is to fly out of Midway and O'Hare is much more convienent to me.
AJ
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
Olivia, we are not planning on staying Saturday night. We are going to drive back, even if in the early AM, as it's only 2 hours from Atlanta to here, where everyone else can enjoy a free night's lodging, and I can sleep in my own wee bed, a conjunction devoutly to be wished by we who travel far too much for work.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Okay. That's fine. I'm sure you guys can handle it, and all. Just voicing my concern for you, is all. Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :
Ok, darn it, Vána and I are coming. I just have to get off my butt and reserve a room this weekend. So yay!
Is anyone coming from the Wisconsin, Northern Illinois/Northern Indiana/Michigan area? Carpooling sounds really cool.
By the way, PsychicTriad... fencing sounds like a *great* idea. I did fencing with some friends for a summer and I've been trying to find a club since then with no luck. Time to brush up on the old skills (and start exercising - my legs are weak).
[ December 12, 2003, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: Lime ]
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Jenny, the easiest way to do hairy feet would be to find your nearest costume shop and buy a coil of fake hair and a bottle of spirit gum. In high school I was into stage makeup (and stage fighting, although strangely I didn't apply my skills in either of these fields to my school's theatrical endevors), and was able to get the hair thick enough to look good as a werewolf pelt, so hobbit feet shouldn't be a problem.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
WooHoo!
Has anyone talked to xnera? Are you guys flying or driving?
BTW, when Anyone has their tickets and itinerary, please email them to me so I can co-ordinate times for airport runs (If I can ever get in touch with Morbo).
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Noemon, I can do that, I mean, make her own personal feet look hairy. Thing is, if we're going to the theater in costime, IN JANUARY, she prolly doesn't want to be actually bare foot. *sigh*
I can call around to the costume shops, I just don't know what would be warm enough...
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
Jenny, just how furry? If you don't mind it being an actual shoe, you could add some to cheap sandles with a little glue.
Oh, and remind me, I have a game for you and a second game for you wenches.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Well I don't know how many in the chicago area clump are coming other than CT. But I know that for me driving is pretty much out because it takes too long and I lack vacation time.
I know Vana and Lime were thinking of it as were xnera and Tom and Christy (though maybe things have changed with the impending baby)
AJ (somehow I totally missed Lime's post on this page! it was a mousing error.)
AJ
[ December 12, 2003, 12:17 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
kwsni, is your offer to drive me still open? Like I said I just plain feel bad comitting before I take finals but I think I will come.
Hobbes Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Yep. I think the idea was to have Jenny pick you up, and meet us in indianapolis. Lime and Vana, we're picking people up in Indianapolis, and we do have a minivan, which only has four spots reserved at the moment. So we've got room for two more.
Ni!
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Lime and Vana, you are welcome at my house. I am taking Friday off. I haven't worked out time details with kwsni and hobbes yet, but I'm sure you'd be welcome in the carpool. Oh my, but is THIS going to be fun!
Hobbes - can you hitch a ride to Kokomo, or will I need to come get you? You are certainly welcome to spend Thursday night if you need - we have a single bed in an extra bedroom, right next to the downstairs bath.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I seriously doubt I can get a ride to Kokomo, I can get myself to the Indy airport but that's about it.
If that doesn't work I understand, but I don't think I can make anything else work without taking a rather long bike ride .
Hobbes Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Furry feet - I want Hobbit Feet. Only, I don't have big toes. My feet are very ugly - almost rectangular, and skinny. I do have some dark, coarse hair on my toes. Icky. I am unwilling to go to a movie in bare feet. They'd kick me out. Thus, a sandal-type option is most likely. I have a friend who is willing to help me create the feet, if we only had something to go on.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Heck, you're only about an hour away. I'll come fetch you. Let's pow-wow with kwsni and see what timing is.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
That's over an extra hour of driving, I don't want to make you do that!
Hobbes Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
if ken ever comes back with my car, he'd be a helpful addition to this conversation.
I also think this would be easier over AIM, but that'd probly be better after Finals are over.
Ni!
Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :
Jenny, that would be fantastic! Where are you located?
Email me or Vána addresses and times and such, and we'll get something worked out!
Olivet - I don't know if anyone's talked to Xnera. I haven't spoken to Tom or Christy. We're going to be driving (hopefully carpooling).
[ December 12, 2003, 01:21 PM: Message edited by: Lime ]
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Lime, I believe Vana already has my e-mail and address. I live in Kokomo, IN. Will e-mail you further info.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
My plane is arriving close to 4:00 pm, so if anyone has a flight that arrives close to that, I'll just sorta be standing outside, looking like a goober.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Just look for the tights.
So... I'm one of those people on the "Looking for hotels list".... hint hint...
Hobbes Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
You know, if you can find a good costume shop, it's entirely possible that they'd have some fake oversized feet that could be worn over shoes. With the popularity of LOTR over the past three years, it seems entirely possible.
For a few brief minutes I thought that I was going to be able to make this. Then I realized that it wasn't in late Dec. afterall. Too bad.
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
hobbes, don't be a dope, i'll drive you to kokomo.
i need to drop off games with jenny anyway. and i'm pretty sure one of you owes me lunch.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Dope, me? *innocent angel smilie*
If you're going to Kokomo anyways of course I'd like to tag along but you know I'm not going to let you just drive me there for no other purpose.
Hobbes Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Um, that would be me, Celia the Evil One. (Y'know, it's really scary being indebted to her).
Very cool. All the best Hatrackers live in Indiana or in surrounding states. Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
you should send me directions and times or something. i don't have friday classes next semester, so i shouldn't have a schedule conflict.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Celia, I still have the game you sent last year! And I'm STILL a little disappointed at not getting to meet you. *sigh*
Jenny-- so what am I, chopped liver? Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
I would say we're most likely a no, but if we did decide to go I think we'd fly.
I thought CT might be driving, though?
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Olivia, Georgia "surrounds" Indiana! You just have to broaden your perspective a little.
I'm also trying to hype my state because OSC never comes here to do signings.
And I want a Hatrack Con in the Midwest, preferably Chicago or Indianapolis. Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
Olivet, the factory sale I got that one at had the sequal this year. I don't think it's particularly a good game, but the peices are neat, and the box claims it comes with more of the rings. how many of the one ring do you need?
*wanders off to check what is actually in the box...*
edit: yup. six new shiny rings.
[ December 12, 2003, 03:32 PM: Message edited by: celia60 ]
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Sounds cool!
Christy, the last I spoke with CT she was thinking of flying, but I have not been able to reach her lately. She was going to call last Thursday... maybe you should call her? There are evidently a LOT of folks driving in.
*is suddenly gripped with paralizing fear that this will SUCK and it will be all my fault*
*hides*
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
nononononono, it's going to be WONDERFUL!! It couldn't possibly not be. It's a gathering of the Wenches and their Mop Boys. Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Kat, are you saying Annie's coming?
Hobbes Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Who's bringing T's tights? Orange, was it? Or Purple?
I forget...
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Orange. Definitly orange.
Hobbes Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'll need his height and weight to get the right size... Though if Saudade is coming... It was her idea and all. I'm not sure if I completely understand the , er, 'why' of the orange tights.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*grins at Hobbes* Wouldn't that be cool? I still haven't met her.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Orange. Fools.
And anyway, I don't see any "watch T make a fool of himself" in the schedule, hence my grinning at it. If it's not scheduled, it just won't happen.
And I'm a bit curious as to who is bringing them, too.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Thank you for pointing out my scheduling oversight.
Would Morning , afternoon or evening be better for you?
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
When would be the best moment where people won't pay attention?
How about 6 AM?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I tend to crash around 11pm.
Does ANYONE want to be my roommate?
Pizza for lunch. Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I do. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Hmm... AR, Rakeesh and Fugu...
Or Ophelia and Mack....
Do you girls mind if a guy bunks with you? Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I don't think anyone could MIND bunking with hot Nathan. Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I want to share a room with someone! I can be cool guys, I swear!
See?
Hobbes Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
would hobbes and T like to share a room with Ophelia and me? (provided Ophelia doesn't mind).
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Like I said, I'm commited to AR and that Gang, otherwise I would join you. But thanks Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
--I--
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Don't count Hobbes out though, he's cool with it.
Hobbes Posted by odouls268 (Member # 2145) on :
i wanna come....
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
...who doesn't?
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Well... am I still allowed to shair a room even though T left? I know I'm not as cool as T and all... but... please? I'll even give you the finger!
--|--
Hobbes Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Mack and Ophelia, My sister is an early-to-bed person, so I was hoping you wouldn't mind sharing with her. That still leaves space for one more, though.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Well, I'm certainly not an early-to-bed person . . . but I don't mind rooming with one, as long as she isn't disturbed if I come in after she's asleep or something. (I won't be noisy in the room while she's trying to sleep, at any rate.)
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
<--*Not an early to bed person* Come on! Someone must be willing to share a room with poor, harmless, little Hobbes! *Meek look*
Hobbes
[ December 12, 2003, 11:23 PM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I don't mind sharing a room with boys, either, if that's what's needed.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
What time to bed are we talking about, Olivia?
I'd still like to room with her and Ophelia, just wondering when your sister sacks out. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
And I don't mind sharing with boys, either.
Posted by Taberah (Member # 4014) on :
There is a very good chance I'll be able to come to this, although only as a daytripper. Add me to the list. I can provide more information upon request.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Cool, Taberah!
Email me if you need directions to the hotel, or anything. (The site has the address, so I guess you could use Mapquest, but that might be confusing.)
Mack, 11pm is my sister's usual expiration, and she will most likely sleep in (until after 9am, maybe).
I sort of plan on being just short of hallucinating from sleep deprivation when this shindig is over. I was last year.
BTW, how would you guys feel about a hotdog bar to go with the salad and maybe one tray of lasagna? We use Hebrew National, so they'd be kosher, too.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I also crash at 11. But I wake up a bit earlier (8). That could work out great Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Olivet, I'm sorry. I've been incommunicado at the most inconvenient time.
I'm going to see if AJ and I can fly it together. (Hi, AJ -- just got the email. )
PS: Olivia, this will So Not Suck.
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
Olivia, don't worry about it sucking. There are so many stellar hatrackers who will be there that I KNOW it will be a blast. Every hatrack get-together I've ever been to was super fun. I'm sure this will not only not be an exception, but will outshine them all.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I will not flip off anyone while there.
I would have, but Billie isn't attending, and she's the only Hatracker I would flip the bird in person. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
'Livvy, like any Wench gathering where you and I are presiding could be bad! Girl, get your cloak and sexy boots on, and PARTY!! Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
*Looks meek again* Anyone?
Hobbes Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
HOBBES, YOU CAN BE MY ROOMMATE.
I thought I'd already made that clear.
*thwap*
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Awwww! Thanks Mack .
Hobbes Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Don't make me thwap you again.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
How would I do that? I'm just thankful for being able to share a room with you.
Hobbes Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
By hugging me again.
*gets stick*
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I'm a sensitive roomate!
Hobbes Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Olivet, Hebrew National isn't kosher - they supervise themselves instead of being supervised by a rabbi, so it's not acceptable for us.
**Ela**
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Okay, then. Well, I'm still planning a big salad and vegetarian lasagna, and people didn't seem thrilled by the prospect of the hotdog bar anyway. So, It's cool.
*hugs Jenny*
I'm working on little things now to add to the ambiance. That helps me not stress so much.
Um, anybody talk to Rakeesh? Is he coming this year?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I'll order pizza. Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Oh, yes, and I could definitely go for Japanese. Especially if there's sushi involved.
Was that suggested at some point, narrativium? If so, I must have missed it. We like sushi, too, but there would have to be vegetarian stuff for Sarah, who doesn't do raw fish. But sushi would probably be rather expensive...
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
And raw.
Did I mention raw?
That means uncooked.
Raw.
Ew.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
The trouble with sushi is that it's expensive. We could let you guys order some on the day, and pay for it yourselves (I'm not above picking it up, or whatever), but I can't order it ahead of time and have people not want to eat and/or pay for it. Last year I could have afforded that risk, but this year I just can't.
We could all just order from the takeout taxi, I guess. They have a limited menu for several restaurants, and they go by and pick it up for you, with a nominal surcharge.
At this point, I have not actually contracted with a caterer, so let me know. Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
It would be better if we don't actually have to do the ordering on Sat, for those of us who are Sabbath-observant, so the "takeout taxi," whatever that is, would probably not work for us on Sat.
**Ela**
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
could you look at it the day before and tell us and we'll do the ordering?
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Sushi doesn't necessarily have raw fish, there's lots of kinds with cooked fish. I like eel, myself (its often cooked for sushi).
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Yes, but eel isn't kosher.
quote:I will not flip off anyone while there.
Aww. Why not?
~Jane~
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
I think the best Japanese food I ever had was in Atlanta.
Mmmm.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Because your mom would get mad at me, Sarah. Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Who wants to share a room with me?
Wait. I'm not coming.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
I'd share a room with you, Kama!
We could play truth or dare! Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
I'm definitely not playing truth or dare with you any more. Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Awwww, what about with me?
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
You can flip me off any time you want, mack.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
narr, you are just weird. Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Hey, Wenches! Bring your swimsuits. I just heard from Olivia that there's a HOT TUB!!!!!!!
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
Whoo-hoo! Hot tub! I will be sure to pack my swimsuit!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Only the wenches?
Actually, I don't think I have a swim suit that fits me anyways.
Hobbes Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Honorary Wenches, too! Find yourself a cheap set of trunks before the Con, and jump on in!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I hope it's over 60 degrees Jenny.
Hobbes Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
It's in a relitively small, glassed-in room. Nice and warm.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I am SO not wearing a swimsuit.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Hobbes Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:I am SO not wearing a swimsuit.
mack, I am sure you look better in a swimsuit than many of us...definitely better than me, and I'm bringing mine. Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I'm not sure Annie's going to approve of me going on this trip anymore.
Hobbes Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
So, mac, you are on record as being in favor of swimsuitless hot-tubbing?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I promise that, for my part, the hot-tubbing will not be a salacious event. ("Hello, I'm Olivia and this is Whitey, my giant @$$")
I cannot speak for Jenny, though, as she'd be hot(non-temperature sense) in a meat locker.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
You know I've realized I now have that weekend mentally blocked out in my mind for WenchCon. I need to get through the end of the year to make sure finances are in the shape I think they will be before I can make a 100% committment,
but I'd say I'm close to 90% right now, which means I'm gonna need some roommies.
AJ
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
AJ, how can we knock out that 10% and make it 100% chance that you're coming? Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Yah, we can do that, we just have to move the cabinets.
Ohh my gosh, did I just quote a chick-flick!?!
Hobbes Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
That takes you one step further to being a metrosexual, Hobbes.
And ak, NO! I meant that I wasn't going in a hot tub because it would require being in a swimsuit. o_O
Olivia, do I need to reserve a hotel room or what?
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Hot in a meat locker? I guess, if you find corpses alluring.
Mack, no one's going to be staring at your body. We're going to be up to our necks in bubbles. And you can bring a fluffy bathrobe for when you get out. On the other hand, if you are really self-conscious, you might be able to find a second-hand wetsuit. The idea is Warmth and Companionship, not Competition and Sexuality.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Ironically, I also own a wetsuit. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
quote: The idea is Warmth and Companionship, not Competition and Sexuality.
Darn. We can still have competition and sexuality, though, right, so long as there is warmth and companionship?
What better way to boost companionship than by some healthy competition? And what better way to get that Warmth than by sexuality?
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
::likes T's line of thinking::
I have the room for Me, Mark, Becky and Ken reserved.
Posted by Daedalus (Member # 1698) on :
quote:T_SmithDarn. We can still have competition and sexuality, though, right, so long as there is warmth and companionship?
What better way to boost companionship than by some healthy competition? And what better way to get that Warmth than by sexuality?
I have the room for Me, Mark, Becky and Ken reserved.
Uh. I think you're expecting a bit much of poor Becky -- I mean, three of you?
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Aww, Eddie, I can take em. All I have to do is mention something about mother boards or something, and they'll leave me alone for HOURS.
Ni!
Posted by Daedalus (Member # 1698) on :
quote:Aww, Eddie, I can take em. All I have to do is mention something about mother boards or something, and they'll leave me alone for HOURS.
Ouch. Does Ken know how little you think of his powers of recovery?
On the plus side, you must get lots of beauty sleep.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Okay, Reservations must be made or cancelled by January 4th. Mack, I'm reserving a room for me and my gang, and one for my sister and you and Ophelia and whoever.
I've done the final calculations, and I think $10.00 registration fee should help me cover the cost of the meeting rooms, equipment rentals, lunch and prizes. Couples $15.00.
No need to mail it ahead of time or anything. I'm out of computer touch right now, and will be until after new years.
I hope you all have a Merry Holiday and Happy New year! Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Thanks Olivia!
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Our shirts arrived today! They are soooo cool!
*dances around waving shirt*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Whee! Thanks olivia! Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Dang. I guess I should order MY t-shirt, too. I'm such a goof.
I got some goodies for you guys today!!! This is going to be so very, very fun!
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
For the audience, when is this again? I'm going to need up-to-the-minute photos.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I realize I was already committed, but since finals are now over, I can officialy committ to this. I'm so excited!
Hobbes Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
MLK, Jr weekend.
I'll have my digital camera and can upload photos each night to madowl. Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
I plan on doing the same.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
You're uploading photos to madowl? o_O
Hmmm. I thought as the photographer, I could keep people from getting MY photo. Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
LOL, Not to Madowl, or your photo's, but uploading all the same Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Okay, where do I get the shirts? I've GOT to have one!
I got LOTR Risk for Christmas. Woot! But I'm not bringing it, because it takes HOURS to play. Abby did get her Eowyn action figure. It is sooo cute to hear her running around saying, "I am no man!"
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
I just booked my flight. I guess this means I am coming.
LOTR Risk is very cool. I played it with my ex once and beat him soundly. For a while though I was doing so horribly that I threatened to quit and never play again.
Does anyone play the CCG game? I haven't played in ages and would love to play a game or two. I also have oodles of commons and uncommons that I would be happy to give away. Just the FOTR set, though. I have the TT starters but never played, and haven't even seen the ROTK version.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
I played the FotR version for a while. I don't think I have any cards anymore, but if some were provided, I would know enough to were you could kick my butt and think that you actually had a challenge.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Okay. Fugu really thinks he can't go.
So if he can't go, Hobbes is getting put in the boys room and xnera can come into one of the girls rooms (me, ophelia, olivia's sister).
And no, I'm not wearing a bikini, as much as fugu has asked.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
What if Hot Nathan asks? I mean, he *is* wearing tights for everyones elses amusement.
And ya, if fugu can't make it, Hobbes is most definately welcome in our room.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Pfft. Hot Nathan said he wasn't going in the hot tub with us.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Doesn't mean hot Nathan won't stop by for a nice conversation.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Depends on what kind of conversation it is.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
A random, gooberific one, of course.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Then nope. No bikini.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::thinks::
What was the correct anwser, then?
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Nate, you don't realize, there WASN'T a correct answer. Anything you could have said would have been wrong.
Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :
After a long, hard look out our personal finances, Vana and I have decided that we can't afford to come to Wenchcon. We just can't do it.
We have resolved, however, to come to the next one - come hell or high water. (There is gonna be a next one, right? I mean, just 'cause the movies are all out doesn't mean we can't all paaaaaartaaaay?)
Also, if any of the Illinois/Wisconsiners that can't go to Atlanta want to get together and have a mini-Con, we'd be glad to arrange that. Anyone? Email me!
[ December 29, 2003, 10:12 AM: Message edited by: Lime ]
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Well Lime, the 10% won out and I ended up in you and Vana's court. Just can't justify the finances. One last medical bill came through that I had forgotten about, making a larger dent than I anticipated in the old bank account. So if you and maybe Tom and Christy want to come hangout in Chi-town we can have a mini-con and call everybody that is actually there to say hi. You are more then welcome!
AJ
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I think that, since it’s a long weekend, the Midwesterners should all come visit me.
Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
I'm sorry, I really really want to see ya'll. But I DON'T have a long weekend. I don't get MLK off, which is part of the problem, though finances are the major consideration. It will happen, just not this time.
AJ
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'm sorry to hear that you guys can't make it.
My sister may be bringing her daughter, and another buddy of mine from NC is coming, so I may need to reserve another room?
Also, my grandmother died this morning. We knew it was coming, and all, but things to do with the party have not been foremost in my mind.
But things will be back to normal soon, and everything should be finalized. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys. I know it will be fun.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Might be a good idea. xnera is coming too, and fugu is not. So hobbes is going to stay with the boys, and xnera with me and ophelia and your sister...but if she's bringing her daughter and another NC friend is coming, we might need another room.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
And there shall be dancing, and singing, and all matter of roudiness pertruding from the room of the men.
Sorry, I just really wanted to use the word pertruding. It's probably not even spelt right.
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
So do we have a definitive list of who's coming?
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Hobbes Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
T, I think it's protruding... also rowdiness. Not being a spelling Nazi but you sort of asked, kind of, didn't you?
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
It's nice to see T can be open-minded about rowdiness with men's protrusions despite his religion's homophobia, though I think getting rowdy with an entire room of men is overdoing it.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Don't worry, Eddie, I can still be your sweet cheeks.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Hey, the "guy's room" is evidently NOT booked yet. Actually, the two I booked and Ela's room are the only ones Kelly at the hotel has reserved.
But she did extend the deadline to the 9th, if that helps.
My Grandmother's funeral is tonight. I'll be back in town by Monday, to arrange the last-minute things.
If you plan on coming, though, you need to call the hotel and make a reservation.
Can we have a 'sound off' of who is coming?
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Olivet, I called and booked a room. I think I will call and verify. I don't like the idea of getting there and not having a room.
This room is for: Josh Mark Becky Ken
[ January 02, 2004, 05:35 PM: Message edited by: Zevlag ]
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Me as well, hence the thread calling for those guys to respond. If they don't respond, I will have to dirty my hands.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Ken and I are coming, though we need to talk to Andrea and Hobbes at some point.
I do have Andrea's phone number around here...somewhere.
Ni!
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
It's looking like my San Francisco start up may be delayed until exactly then. It's so maddening! Why can't it be delayed just a little bit longer, since it's already months later than we originally thought? So at this point I'm not at all sure if I can come. One more delay and I'll be in the clear. Will it come? Sadly, I may not know until the very last moment. Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
AK! You have to come! I would be... despondent without you.
Hobbes
[ January 04, 2004, 12:20 AM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
It is confirmed--I have managed to get Saturday and Sunday off. I will be down there as quickly as possible. Where should I reserve a room?
I just hope I don't get lost, have a wreck, or suffer a breakdown.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Cool!
Hotel info:
Wingate Inn- Town Center 560 Greers Chapel Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (770) 514-7344 Fax: (770) 514-1689
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
That link leads me to a lot of "operation not permitted" and "file not within the allowed paths" gobbledegook.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Funny. It works for me. The HOTEL button has more info on the hotel, butthe numbers I listed above should work fine.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Hmm... Atlanta isn't TOO far from Savannah...
:ponders:
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Okay, we have a couple rooms spoken for...
Does everyone have a room, now?
Is the "guy's room" booked?
Xnera, you have a roomie?
FRIDAY is the day the block of rooms gets wiped if there are not reservations.
Which just means you may have to pay a little more, not that there won't be any rooms.
But the links to the cheap Halloween Arwen pendants are all sold out. Anybody have one I could borrow? (not the pricey one, just the fake one).
Jenny is in charge of the schedule. There will be games and all sorts of stuff, I promise.
Also, anyone willing to volunteer to bring Nathan some orange tights? Seems he's too chicken to get them himself. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Taal, please consider joining us! It will be FUN. Fun on a stick! With sprinkles!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Olivia, what's going on with your sister and her daughter?
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I'll know by Thursday definitely if I can come. Fun with schedules, neh?
Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :
Warning and Pre-emptive apology:
I still have one more person to talk to about it, but it looks like fencing may not work out. My source for gear forgot, but I forgot to remind them, so blame falls on both sides there. My backup source shot me down right away. They've been growing alot, and have a lot of classes running right now, so they have no gear to spare.
I do have one more, somewhat obscure source, that I have to contact this week. If that doesn't work, I could try calling a club down in Atlanta, and see about borrowing/renting/stealing gear for a day.
Just wanted to warn everyone not to be terribly disappointed. I know I'm disappointed I don't get to stab all these cool people I somewhat know.
I'll post again as soon as I know for sure whether my backup backup source will work. aww man I really wanted to fight with real stuff, and not get my knuckles bruised this year.
Hoping to stab you all, ~Psychotriad
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
That looks good, except the $10.00 also covers the cost of the meeting room for two days, and the TV/dvd use.
The registration fee is $10.00, but if you don't want the lunch, make it $7.00
I wanted to make it a "suggested donation" but I can't afford to get stuck with $100.00 in fees nearly that much in catering and, er, party favors.
Mack, my niece and her fiance will be coming, but getting their own room, possibly sharing with my other niece. My NC friend will probably be staying at my house, or else cotting in my room or your room (if she does, we'll split the cost 5 ways).
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Cool!
*excited*
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Jamie, I put your room reservation in your name, since you and Ophelia will arrive before my sister.
Um, also, it has come to my attention that at least one reservation was made without telling them you were with the "Computer Companions" group. This means that you didn't get the good rate.
I switched Zevlag's reservation for him but there was one other reservation for that weekend that wasn't in the group that was made over the internet. If that WAS somebody in the group, I can have it changed for you to the lower rate, just let me know.
Reservations should be made by Friday, or the unreserved part of the block will be cancelled.
The guy's room (for Hobbes, Apostle Radio?, T-Smith and possibly Calvin Maker?) has not been reserved, or if it was, you didn't get the discount.
Also, please send me your itineraries so Morbo and I can arrange airport runs.
[ January 07, 2004, 01:19 PM: Message edited by: Olivet ]
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
"Computer Companions" sounds like an online escort service.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I know. *sigh* The lady didn't ask me the name of the group, so she made that up. I'm terribly sorry.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Hey, I made it into Zev's "no" list! Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::grumbles slightly at the absense of ApostleRadio::
Do you think I should call in and reserve a room with the discount? The thing is, is I'm not sure if he reserved a room _without_ the discount.
How much is it a night without the discount, anyway?
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Olivet, you should have told her the name of the group was "Fellowship of the Rack."
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Olivia, thanks!
Fellowship of the Rack! I love it! I would have bought that t-shirt!
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I think the room reserved without the discount was made in a female name. The difference is at least six or seven dollars a night, more if there are more than one person in the room. I think the rooms usually go for about $89.00 a night, though the innitial discount she quoted me had it at between $69.00 and $76.00 a night depending on the number of occupants.
The final rate we got was $69.00 a night (no change for more than one person). That is before taxes, but it's still pretty good.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
HA! Fellowship of the Rack!
That's a good one!
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
::bites tongue::
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
Well, it's definite as of today. My start up in San Francisco has me traveling out there on the 13th and I won't be back before January 30th. It always happens that start-ups fall at the worst possible time. I should have realized that this one would not have bypassed both Thanksgiving and Christmas unless there were something even more important it was going to mess up. I hate it that I'm going to miss you guys. This bums me out so much!
Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
Anne Kate!!!! When am I going to meet you??
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
I don't know, kat! You can come visit me anytime, though. I'm going to have Saudade and Andrei up to visit some time not long after I get back, and before I go overseas. That will probably be February. Any chance of getting you back over this way around then?
I'm really disappointed about missing you, and everyone else, this time around. I was so looking forward to it! Jobs always spoil everything! I wish I could figure out a way to make money without them!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Oh no!
Hobbes Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Sent! Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
Oh Hobbes! Me too! Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
*Is SO angry right now*:
IceDragon60 [6:13 PM]: im SO pissed at my dad right now JBGZevlag [6:13 PM]: ? IceDragon60 [6:13 PM]: remember that deal on tix i had last night? JBGZevlag [6:13 PM]: yeah IceDragon60 [6:13 PM]: h/o IceDragon60 [6:14 PM]: bak JBGZevlag [6:14 PM]: eh IceDragon60 [6:14 PM]: yeah, well, it was $173 without tax JBGZevlag [6:14 PM]: -k- IceDragon60 [6:14 PM]: i told my dad i wanted to book it then, because i didnt want it to change by the next day IceDragon60 [6:14 PM]: he wanted to wait IceDragon60 [6:14 PM]: and so i come back to it today IceDragon60 [6:14 PM]: and instead of being able to travel on the 16th, only the 17th and later was allowes IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: allowed* JBGZevlag [6:15 PM]: that sucks IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: a LOT IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: cuz it's MY money he lost IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: and then he blames it on me IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: saying I said I wanted to wait JBGZevlag [6:15 PM]: so what's it gonna cost for 16? IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: so we search for some other airfare IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: and FINALLY we find a decent price IceDragon60 [6:15 PM]: $188 without tax IceDragon60 [6:16 PM]: $208 with tax JBGZevlag [6:16 PM]: eh IceDragon60 [6:16 PM]: $15 more of my money JBGZevlag [6:16 PM]: 15 more IceDragon60 [6:16 PM]: ALSO JBGZevlag [6:16 PM]: yeah? IceDragon60 [6:16 PM]: it's at a MUCH crappier time JBGZevlag [6:16 PM]: heh IceDragon60 [6:16 PM]: i have to wake up MUCH earlier in the morning JBGZevlag [6:16 PM]: haha IceDragon60 [6:16 PM]: as in, my flight leaves at 6 something in the morning JBGZevlag [6:16 PM]: ::getting up at 4 myself:: JBGZevlag [6:16 PM]: leaving at 6:30 IceDragon60 [6:16 PM]: and the return flight was left at 10 came back around 12 IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: and then, after we book it, we realized that it was 12AM that I'd return IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: and I have school the next day JBGZevlag [6:17 PM]: that sucks IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: and so he goes awol on me JBGZevlag [6:17 PM]: lol IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: blaming me for not checking IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: when he was sitting RIGHT NEXT TO ME when we looked at it IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: and he said " Ok. Book it" IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: so my mom calls up the airline and gets me a better return time IceDragon60 [6:17 PM]: but still IceDragon60 [6:18 PM]: because of my dad, my departure time is horrible now, and i have to pay more money IceDragon60 [6:18 PM]: he didnt even offer to give me the $15 i lost IceDragon60 [6:18 PM]: i told him yesterday " I want to book it now, because you never know if it might change tomorrow" IceDragon60 [6:18 PM]: and he AGREED, saying " Sometimes it does that"
Anyway, yeah. That's my rant for the day.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'm so sorry.
Um, Can I have a show of hands on who is leaving on Sunday and who will be staying Sunday night?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I am staying on Sunday night, but somehow I've magically gotten a date on Sunday during the day.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::Staying::
My plane leaves monday at 11:30.
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Mark and I are staying Sunday night, we could leave at 8a, 11:12a or 5:05p, which works out better/plane we can get on.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
When my ride goes, I go.
Hobbes Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
I am staying Sunday night as well.
I wanna room with mack and Ophelia. There's room for me with them, right?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Absolutely! Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
::is staying sunday night:: ::is leaving on a plane at 9:55 monday morning::
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
We're staying Sunday night, Hobbes.
Sone fencing news: We've got one right handed foil, and an extra mask. Ken's gonna ask one more fencing buddy, to see if he can get another. THat would bring our total up three, which isn't exactly the best number for fencing, but it'll do.
Ni!
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
You guys should know that I will be getting there fairly late. I will have to drive, and I can't start before Saturday morning at 6--I have to work Friday night.
I think it's worth it to meet Mack, so long as I can find the place.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
So, will you need a room? I'm sure somebody would love to have an extra person to split a room with Saturday night.
kwsni-- THat is Fabulous! So much fun, so little time.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Ok, I called in and asked if Apostle had reserved a room (I found out his last name). They said they didn't have one reserved under that name.
I went ahead and asked them to put a room down under "Computer Companion" (I even checked twice just to make sure he was doing that) under my name for Jan 16-19th.
They even gave me a spiffy confirmation number.
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
Yeah, I will need a room for Saturday night.
I have called and made my reservation. The guy I talked to had a foreign accent...I hope he understood me properly about being with the group.
[ January 08, 2004, 05:57 PM: Message edited by: Maccabeus ]
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
w00t! This makes it semi-official! When are you getting in Nate?
Hobbes Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
3:53 pm, although Mack and myself are going to see if we can meet up at the air port. We get there around the same time.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Isn't Ophelia getting in about that time, too?
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Nate, do you fly through Phoenix, AZ? I think we may be on the same flight. Mark and I get in the same time.
I'm also trying to keep this as updated as possible. Make it simple to check who's coming in when. www.joshgalvez.com
[ January 09, 2004, 12:13 AM: Message edited by: Zevlag ]
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Looks like I'll be coming too
:wonders what he's getting into :
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Mwa-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Yay! Taal's coming!
CT is flying in from Madison after work, so she'll be arriving between 8 and 9 pm.
Looks like there is a cluster coming in between 3:30 and 4:30, so if it's okay, I'll get you guys at 430. Jamie is the first to arrive and I know what she looks like, so if T and Ophelia can find her and wait for me, that will be great.
Zev-- thank you so much for that table! It makes it so easy to keep track.
xnera, when are you flying in?
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
When, exactly, do I need to be ready to go in Kokomo?
Hobbes Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
By the way Zev, my name is Hobbes. Or at least that's really what everyone calls me at Hatrack get togethers.
(If you do feel some sort of compulsion to get my name you could always check the acknolwedgments of Crystal City but I really do go by Hobbes).
Hobbes Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Josh, indeed I do.
From SLC to Phoenix: America West Flight 841 7:30 am - 9:12 am
From Phoenix to Atlanta: America West Flight 610 10:17 am - 3:53 pm
[ January 09, 2004, 05:43 PM: Message edited by: T_Smith ]
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Zev, you can put me in the "no" column.
'Cause, y'know, going to wenchcon would mean I'd get mugged, abducted, beaten, shot, raped, and murdered, according to the Powers that Rule (aka: parents). And going without permission will get me kicked out of the family! O_o
Well, have fun, guys!
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Dude, if you've got a family that controlling, I'm not all that sure it's a bad idea to get out of it.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Alas, I am a slave to the health insurance.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
T, most likely the same flight Mark and I will be on! cool.
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
Jatraqueros have to sit in the back of the plane. They have a section for us.
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
Myr: I'd let you in my family, but you'd get soooo lost and never heard from again.
and... my family is crazy too.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Just to calm my own paranoia down, could you check to see if the hotel has the boys room (under Novak) reserved under the "computer companion" dealio?
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
mack coerced me to take a flight that gets in around 3:45, so yeah, I'll be meeting the clump at the airport at that time.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
ok, from what Jenny and i talked bout the other day, we'll be getting in about 8oclockish, depending on traffic, and how long lunch with Celia takes.
no new news on fencing stuff, I'm afraid, but ken's working on it.
Ni!
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
ak: I'll miss ya in our corner of the bus.
Olivia is very, very cool. All Hail the Olivet!
ni!
[ January 10, 2004, 01:44 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
Why am I listed as not confirmed? I thought I confirmed my reservation.
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
ni, if you see me online, grab me. we need to work out my schedule. and every time i think about it, you aren't on. Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Maccabeus, if you want I can mark it confirmed, I've just been waiting 'til Olivia actually said she saw it at the hotel as part of the group.
[ January 10, 2004, 06:28 PM: Message edited by: Zevlag ]
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
Feel free to wait. From what you said in Chat, I think I misunderstood what you meant by confirmed.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
If you have a confirmation number, you're confirmed. I don't know your name, so I can't ask the hotel if they have a reservation in it, but I'm sure you're fine.
The block has been freed up now, though I'm pretty sure they'd give anybody a discount if they said they were with the group, anyway. They need the business, and so far the hotel is empty except for us (though THere will be some there that are not with us, probably, when the actual date arrives).
Um, for everyone coming in in the late-day clump, I have a problem. See, I'll have my kids, so I won't have room for everyone unless Ron gets off early or something, and he won't know if he CAN until that day. Mobo might be able to take a couple of you, too. That would work. The other option is that you could all pile ina cab and share the fare, but I hope that will not be necessary.
Those of you who are flying in and don't already have my cell phone number, please email me so I can send it to you.
Right now the highs look to be in the 40s, with lows ranging from the teens to the 20s. There is a chance of snow.
Last year it was cool but sunny and pleasant, but this year it might be a wee bit on the BRRR side. Understand, of course, that the forcast could change a lot between now and then.
So, like, PRAY?
[ January 10, 2004, 10:14 PM: Message edited by: Olivet ]
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Ack. How am I supposed to wear my Sam costume in 20-degree weather? And how are we supposed to drive home in the snow?
~Jane~
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
IF there is snow (and the chances are currently not high) Atlanta almost never has snow that amounts to anything, so I wouldn't worry about the driving.
As to the Sam Costume, I'd say wear layers. Body suits or whatever underneath and stuff. It usually doesn't get this cold here, and there's a good chance it will blow over. It was in the 70s a week ago.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Don;t worry, Jane, dearie. Both your mother and I have driven in the snow before. (Well, i'm just assuming your mother has, but I would be extremely surprised if she hasn't, all things considered.)
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Wow, 40 degrees is WARM.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
just was i was thinking, mack.
it's supposed to be seven below here tonight. BRR
Ni!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I mean, hell. Tomorrow it's supposed to get up to 22 degrees and we're all EXCITED about it.
Posted by ak (Member # 90) on :
Oh you poor, poor things! My heart goes out to you. Wintertime here is far too cold and dark for me. I keep dreaming of moving south. Guyaquil had such gorgeous weather, friendly people, low cost of living. So long as they have broadband, what would I be missing? Long summer days is all I can think of, but summer temperatures all year long would more than compensate for that. (Well, and my family, of course, but I could come home for visits). Guyaquil has a lot going for it. I always remember that around this time of year. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
My concern is for the Floridian contingent. I mean, my poor sister-in-law came up to Athens for college with a few long sleeved shirts and a jacket, thinking she'd be fine since Georgia was still considered the deep south and all. She was in for a rude awakening.
Now, we lived in Chicagoland for a while, so this area is like Bermuda or something by comparison (Bermuda does get cold, er, well, chilly, but I don't think they get freezes).
Anyway, the secret is layers. Undershirts, body suits, tights, etc. We can buy our tickets to the movie over the internet (as soon as stupid Moviefone lists times for that day *grumble*) so we shouldn't have to stand outside for long.
It's supposed to be almost 50 today, so maybe it is actually getting warmer.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Shorts weather! Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
I was planning to cab it that night anyway, and I'd be happy to have anyone tag along that wants to. I arrive at local time 9pm on Delta #2023. Any takers?
(All I expect in compensation is either witty conversation or stony, awkward silence. )
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I checked, and a cab from the airport would be about $70.00. The limo service the hotel uses is $40.00 plus five for each additional person.
Five people in the limo would be $60.00, and would probably be more comfortable than a cab, and cheaper, too.
CT has already had me make arrangements for it for her. If anyone else wants to do that at a different time, lemme know.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I plan on having a variety, but knowing what y'all like would help. Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I'm normally pretty beverage agnostic as far as soft drinks go, but my sister has asked I boycott Coke (the company has been exploiting water supplies in her region of India, draining them so badly some villages don't have enough water), so my preference in soft drinks is pepsi.
I like a good tea, though, green or black. Earl Grey or any of the gunpower teas are good, for instance.
And hot chocolate is great too .
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Drinks: Water, milk, juice, hot tea! (Do you want me to bring some stuff from my garden? If so, tell me now so I can make sure to remember the tea balls!)
Foods: Must be plenty of protein for hypoglycemic me.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Ooh, yes. Milk!
And juice, juice is good too.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
I don't suppose anyone can recommend a good book or video to teach me some interpretive dance?
I'm a coke guy, btw. Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
VANILLA coke.
Posted by narrativium (Member # 3230) on :
Hot chocolate! We gotta have hot chocolate!
Posted by raventh1 (Member # 3750) on :
I'll drink whatever is around for drinking. If there be a water fountain, I drink water!
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
I'd prefer some kind of not cola caffinated soda if possible. I will drink coke or pepsi, but only in a caffeine withdrawl situation.
::addict::
Ni!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Coke .
Hobbes Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
So, we're leaning more toward the teas/ hot cocoa sort of thing, with the odd coke or Dew thrown in?
I think the hotel will let us use a water cooler.
Every room has a coffee maker, so the hot drinks should not be a problem. I may also bring some guarana, which I have loved since my summer mission in Brazil. Antartica brand. Mmmm.
Jenny, I'm sure we'd all like to sample whatever fresh tea you could spare, you femme of many talents, you. Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I'll bring an assortment of my teas as well.
Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :
I need emails ( as soon as possible ) from the people we were giving rides to.
My grandmother just passed away yesterday. She'd been in a Hospice center for a year now, so it didn't come as a suprise. Only thing upsetting me is that I'm worried more about wenchcon.
It looks like I may not be able to leave Michigan until after a "noon-ish" funeral. Making our time to meet those we're carpooling fall backwards, and collapsing lunch ideas, placing us in Atlanta 4am or later.
If i could have an email from both Hobbes and JennyGardener as soon as possible, we can figure something out, such as if a time shift is possible, or Becky goin without me, or whatever is necessary.
So emails, sent to psychotriad@hotmail.com, as soon as possible, please. Damn life getting too complicated.
oh and on fencing stuff ~ still waiting for an answer. I'll keep y'all informed
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
also celia, if she'd be so kind.
Ni!
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
I can't stand tea, but I'm sure I can find soft drinks.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
My order of preference for soda is Dr. Pepper, root beer, cherry coke, ginger ale, and then cola. But cola's fine if that's what everyone else wants. I detest diet, though.
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
stop trying to drink me, ni. i already told you i'm not into that sort of thing!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Anything diet
And I'm with jenny on the much protein thing, as well. Preferably in food and not drink form. Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
i don't even bother responding to celia's posts anymore.
Ni!
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Dr. Pepper! I will be bringing some Bawls. Those that are interested let me know.
Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
Juice and Milk, though my soda weaknesses are cherry and vanilla coke. *is trying not to drink much soda for wrestling*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Me.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
ooh! josh! me! Bawls is good, like sprite mixed with cream soda. plus they have cool nubbly bottles.
Ni!
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
You're available as a drink too, mack?
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
(yeah, so I'm repeating a joke. So sue me.)
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
::sues Fugu::
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
*thwap*
Okay, it looks like I MIGHT be renting a car for the weekend, since I've been threated by two GA friends that if I don't see them, they will take my life. These visits would occur on Sunday..and Monday morning.
However, I have to call Alamo to make sure I can actually rent a car. They seem to say I can...THEY will let you pay with a debit card (with a MC or visa logo) provided you have proof of a roundtrip ticket. AND the minimum age is 21. So they say. I'll call tomorrow and find out.
If it IS true and I CAN rent a car, then I could take a group of Hatrackers myself.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
If you don't, I think I have worked out an arrangment that will get everyone to the hotel without having to pay (unless they just WANTED to, like CT, who needs time to steel herself to face our weirdness )
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Olivet, I hope your email works, now, cause I just emailed you.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday!!!!
**Ela**
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Yeah, it works fine now.
A few reminders:
1. The Head Wench wants to have a T-shirt signing at some point, so if you wanna bring your own fabric pens or whatever, feel free. I'll have a few.
2.Extra costume accessories, so we can force the unprepared into making fools of themselves with the rest of us.
3. Swimsuit, for the hot tub, if you are so inclined.
4. Be prepared for chilly weather.
5. Spending money for meals not included, and for your movie tickets.
6. Whatever else strickes your fancy. Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
quote: 6. Whatever else strickes your fancy.
Oh, the possibilities are endless....
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
She's married, T.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::scoff:: Only legally.
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Yeah, that's been my argument for years now, and still no Olivia in my bed.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Eddie, is everything about sex to you?
Olivet, I do apologize for where the conversation is right now.
Eddie, I... uh... um... ::scratches chin::
Right...
Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :
quote: 2.Extra costume accessories, so we can force the unprepared into making fools of themselves with the rest of us.
*shudders* so many foul minds.. so many foul jokes.. and I had to be Gandalf. Have my own cloak this year. Can't force me to be nothin.
May I add a note to your list?
7. Anyone who wants to learn how to fence should bring:
Decent shoes (tennis shoes, whatever; as long as we don't have anyone trying to fence in sandals or heels we'll be fine). Socks too, of course!
Jeans, or sweatpants, or some type of pant that you can easily move in. Nothing tight; i've split a pair of jeans quite well before.
As heavy of a sweatshirt as you can spare. I was unable to get proper jackets (my backup-backup couldn't get ahold of any). I say spare, because there's a negligent chance that it might get caught and torn/stretched, and i don't want anyone's $90 sweater getting damaged. And as for the 'heavy' comment, more padding == less possible bruises.
** Bring a good attitude. I haven't been able to go fencing much lately, so everything about this little psuedo-lesson may be, rusty. -*- We won't be going crazy and beating each other up (hopefully) so no one has to sit out thinking "I'm gonna get hurt". Since the limited equipment everyone wont get a chance to go all at the same time.
I was able to get 3 righty foils, 3 masks, and maybe some gloves. I personally own a spare lefty sword. Are we going to have an abundance of lefties wanting to fence? If so i may need to find another sword.
See you in Atlanta
Crazy as always, Psychotriad
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
YAY! Psycho is coming!
*mentally prepares to make with the fancy sword-learning*
*pats Lalo's head*
Have a doggy biscuit.
T- It's okay, dude.
Hey! I'm making Strawberry Creme Pies! In individula serving cups, no less.
There will be meat Lasagna and Veggie Lasagna, Lots of crusty Garlic Bread, and two de-lucious salads (one made by our very own Katharina which sounds lovely and will have chicken in it, and one spinach and strawberry concoction with nuts and a raspberry vinegrette). Drinks will be soft drinks, teas and water, or whatever you want to buy from the hotel drink machines.
The menu is set at this point. If you can't/won't eat that stuff, I'm sorry.
ALSO, Jenny and I wanted to go dancing on Sunday night, but the hubby doesn't want me to if it will only be us two little women. So, a bunch of you can come with us, please. Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
Ooh, dancing sounds fun.
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
...doggy biscuit?
That'll teach me to joke with Olivia.
Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
quote:one made by our very own Katharina which sounds lovely and will have chicken in it
Doh! *runs off to e-mail a recipe*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
1. Convinced Ben to come to Wenchcon.
2. I rented a car from Enterprise. My insurance company recommended them. They only charge $10 extra per day for under 25 age drivers. I was looking at Alamo, but they said if you have two accidents in the past 36 months, even if you were at zero fault (which is MY case) that they won't let you rent. Which is stupid.
So anyway. There's going to be seven of us arriving at Hartsfield between 3-5 on Friday. Enterprise said that folks who are riding with me can ride the shuttle over to the rental place with me, no problem.
I'm not sure if we should do four to my car or what and how we'll get seven folks back.
Ideas?
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Olivia, my dear one, I need the time to control the tics and reorient myself to normal society.
"Gotta watch Wapner. Gotta watch Wapner."
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Drat...and I thought by 'forgetting' to bring a costume I'd be off the hook... Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
If we go dancing, can we make it Swing Dancing?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
CT
Calvin-- If you can find a swing place, sure.
Mack-- Either Morbo or I will show up to haul some of you guys, don't worry.
Hey, Morbo had the idea that we could have a book exchange! So bring any old paperbacks or whatever to trade (for someone else's old paper back that you haven't read )
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Good driver, definately a good driver...
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Taal, the costumes for those without costumes will be more embarrassing than usual. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Naked.
I need a show of hands for people who want a ride in my rental.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
In that case I am *definitely* going to the thrift store on Friday morning to throw together a hobbit costume.
I am not much for clubs, but I love to dance, so I will happily go out dancing. Swing would be awesome, but I'll take club style as well.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
just to let three rooms full of people know, we'll probably be in quite late, as in early morning late. I don't know how you folks want to figure that out.
Ni!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I am soooooooooo not dancing.
Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
I am soooooooo going to find a swing dancing place.
Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
Here's what I came up with:
From a dance club site: (It said they usually dance at Reunions Bar and Grill)
"Friday nights from 9PM to midnight (No Cover) Reunions is located in the Marriott Hotel at Perimeter Mall. 246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE Atlanta, GA 30346 770-394-6500
Sunday nights from 7PM to 10PM. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non members. We usually have dance lessons from 5PM to 7PM."
(I looked up Reunions bar and grill and found the following) "Reunions Bar & Grill is a great place where friends meet for food and fun. Enjoy burgers, sandwiches and pizza, as well as your favorite beer, wine or cocktail. Catch all the sports action on their big-screen TV. Open daily."
Other than that info, I found one other place:
"Make a Toast Sip a cocktail and absorb the Rat Pack vibe at Leopard Lounge (84 12th St., Atlanta, 404-875-7562), where velvet-draped furniture and leopard walls set the mood. DJs are featured on Thursdays, and swing bands play on Fridays."
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
I can even go to a bar, now, being 21 on friday. Yay!
Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :
I can't. Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I'll be getting in between 6:30 and 8pm-ish, depending on what time I leave. I have an appointment with a professor at 1:00 discussing my script, but it shouldn't take that long.
When I start getting closer, perhaps I'll give you a call on your phone, Noah, to make sure I know where all the Happenins are at.
PS - I refuse to be an elf.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
We are not doing the dance thing on Friday. For one thing, Jenny G won't even be IN until the wee hours, and I'm NOT getting jiggy without her.
Plus, all those places are downtown. Even the upscale places downtown have a history of being places where bad stuff happens. And I don't wanna drive that far. So there
Reminders:
[*]Bring books you don't want anymore to trade.
[*]Bring a t-shirt for signing by the gang
Bring a bathing suit and some sort of LotR costume.
Taal, you could always just not shave or bathe, and wear clothes that have been rolled in mud. Voila! You're a Ranger. Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
But then I couldn't use the hot tub on Friday night! Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
you could, you'd just be all alone.
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
also, we need someone to rig up a game of LOTR pictionary. I'm doing a hatrack version, but i'm not familiar enough to do a LOTR one.
Ni!
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
What I'm saying is the hot water would kind of ruin the whole Ranger effect...
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
We're leaving tomorrow night, and I doubt I'll be able to get online between now and then. So...see you all there!
~Jane~
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Friday night Fun suggestion:
Ben found a new improve comedy play at Dad's Garage in Atlanta at 10:30 on Friday. I've offered to drive down. Ben is obviously going, Fugu said he's in as well. If we can get three more folks, we get a $2 discount off our $12 tickets.
Anyone in?
You know you want to.
You do.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Can I come as 'Narrator Of The Hobbit'? I'll walk around with a charming faux-British (although remarkably authentic sounding) accent, carrying around a copy of the Red Book, and keep telling people how things used to be 'back in the day', and scoff when people claim that Hobbits never existed, and the events of the Closing of the Third Age are all completely fictional.
I will also insist that all dwarves have multi-colored beards.
Posted by aka (Member # 139) on :
Hey, I am in San Francisco. I grabbed a second online at the office near the jobsite. Y'all have fun this weekend. I'll be stuck here on the other side of the country. I will miss you guys so much!
Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :
I'll miss you too AKA!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Just keep in mind that anything you do Friday night that involves driving away from the hotel will be leaving Shlomo, JaneX, narrativium, and me out, as we don't do the traveling in cars thing on the Jewish sabbath.
We will be leaving this evening to drive up, arriving some time tomorrow.
See you all there!!!!
**Ela**
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'm not planning on doing anything on Friday except fret. I don't want to go out. I want to get everything ready and visit with my sister and Ela and JaneX and...
You get the idea
I suceeded in getting us a Tavern sign, based on ladyday's design.
I also have 30 individual strawberry creme pies chilling in my fridge. Maybe I should freeze them, just to make sure they make the trip to the hotel without getting too warm...
I haven't got the drinks or the salad fixins yet, but that stuff really needs to be as fresh as possible, so that's okay.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Olivet, have you ever tried freezing them before? In my experience, some custard-based pies react VERY badly to being frozen.
I so wish I could come! mack knows she MUST take lots of pics and upload them often. The rest of y'all, I need to see DETAILED reports on what you did. Multiple POVs are nice -- helps with the being-there-vicariously thing.
Have a GREAT time!
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Okay... I wanted to post this before most people left. I really do wish that I was going, but finances prevented it. That's okay though. All I ask for in compensation is lots and lots of pictures. I am planning something, and, if my webhost will let me, it should be up by next week. If not, I am sure we'll find alternatives .
[ January 15, 2004, 01:56 PM: Message edited by: larisse ]
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Okay, I should probably put all of my travel info here . . .
I get in Friday at 4:25 pm, leave Sunday around 6:00 pm.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Look, I KNOW this week has been rough, but will ANYONE ride with me?!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Jamie, I already said I would. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Holy sweet crap. I just fell down a flight of stairs.
SOMEONE IS OUT TO GET ME! Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
That what happens when you type and climb stairs at the same time, mack!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
I blame Lalo. Lets lynch him.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I huuuuuuuuuuuurt. I have rugburn all up my back. My shoulder kills Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Um, guys, I have a problem.
The boys have Choi Kwang Do from 4:30-5:30 tomorrow. The can't miss it because they have belt testing. And Ron won't be able to take them.
Mack is renting a car, but she can only fit four besides herself.
Morbo will already have fugu, but he could probably swing by the airport and get one.
Now, that would work, but I didn't know Ben was going to be at the airport, too (riding with Mack).
I don't know how to get person #7 from the airport to the hotel. Traffic being what it is, it would probably be 6:30 before I could get to the airport from Acworth (much further north than the Hotel). I hate to leave anybody stranded that long.
Any ideas?
Anybody driving in who will be here early enough to make an airport run? Posted by Javert Hugo (Member # 3980) on :
Why am I here? Why aren't I home packing for my trip? Why didn't I get a LOTR t-shirt?
Oh yeah - the school thing.
Well, okay. Why aren't I packing? Is it because I worked out and am resting? Do I feel guilty about not being here tomorrow? Why don't I go home? I am sort of hungry, and I'm down to my last caffiene-free, diet dr. pepper, so there's no food in my house, which will be sad for when I get back and have nothing to eat.
[ January 15, 2004, 10:55 PM: Message edited by: Javert Hugo ]
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Okay, everyone flying into Hartsfield International (That'd be the Atlanta airport). We're meeting at the atrium foodcourt.
If you have difficulty with anything, call my cell. Actually, call my cell when you get off the plane and into the terminal.
603.438.9481
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
::jots notes::
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Olivia and others, I can possibly borrow a car (which would allow me to pick up 3-4 people at the airport) from my Dad or sister, but not for sure. And it's too late to call them now. I will call them in the morning.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
I don't have a cell phone, so I will just meet you at the atrium food court. I'll be wearing a long black velvet dress (sinfully comfortable, and thus the perfect traveling clothes), a large beige coat, and carrying a green canvas backpack. And for those who don't know, my name is Karen. Though I also answer to xnera (I pronounce it ex-near-ah) or just "x".
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I also do not have a cell phone.
Since I'm the last one of the 3:30-4:30 people to get in, does that mean I'm the one stuck without a ride? Could at least one person who knows what's going on (and has a phone) be at the food court to meet me or something?
I should be wearing a teal skirt and black shirt/jacket. I'm a short girl, with longish lightish hair (probably braided).
Posted by Dr. Seuss (Member # 2487) on :
My Cell # is 801-628-9627
I will be coming in with Mark, and Nate.
-Zev
[ January 16, 2004, 03:25 AM: Message edited by: Dr. Seuss ]
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Meet with Mack in the atrium. She will take some of you, and Ron has agreed to get 2-3 people.
Mack has his cell phone, and will call him. Your job will be to tell him whether you'lle be waiting outside the North or the South terminal. Make sure a person with a cell phone is one of the 2-3 people he'll pick up, and you can co-ordinate by phone.
We'll have ya covered.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Okay, Zev. Since you 3 guys are all together, why don't you plan on riding with Ron? His cell number is 404 433-8220. He'll drive by the waiting-for-a-ride area in whichever terminal you choose.
He said, "Tell them to look for a maroon Maxima, driven by a pudgy blond guy." I sooo love my husband. But honestly, if you coordinate by phone, you should be able to meet up fairly easily.
Posted by Maccabeus (Member # 3051) on :
If anyone is out there listening on your laptop, I should be in an hour or two after noon tomorrow. I will be able to stay Sunday night after all.
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