So I gave lindsay a homework assignment that she has totally dropped the ball on. So here it goes.
January is coming up in a few months. Nerdfest should happen in that month. I think it would be a lot of fun. it has been the past two years i've attended anyhow. Besides, the hotel is five minutes from my apartment now. Mighty convenient that be. Also, Dave has moved to the ATL and i understand there are a few others around here now as well.
So i guess this is the announcement. Let's make this happen again. Voice your thoughts on this matter.
that is all...
[ January 11, 2006, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: Ben ]
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I was totally in the middle of creating a thread. I just write in a much wordier fashion than you do.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
I can't come in January. I will be broke. I'm sorry.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
by the way, for those that do not know, Wenchcon was/is a gathering that has happened in the Atlanta area the past 3 years. well, no date has been set, january was just tossed around loosely over the weekend. suggest when a good time would be? i personally would prefer it in the beginning of the year.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Yeah, and this will be more clumpish, maybe, than in the past. For example, I doubt Jenny Gardener will be able to attend what with having a three month old baby and all.
She'd like to have the Wenches at her may revel, but we'll have to talk to her about that more later.
For US, that means the slate is clean -- no mandatory dressing up as elves or whatnot, just whatever you guys want to do in the Atlanta area. Low key, fun, and on neutral ground.
But Ophelia and the beninator are handling the specifics this year, mostly. I'm tired.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
i don't even get a big B for Beninator? i get a little b? lindsay got a big O.
nuts to that.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
You don't capitalize "I" -- no big B for you!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
*willnotcommentwillnotcomment*
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
At least comment on whether or not you and Nathan want to come to nerdfest, Jamie.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I know I want to and I'm fairly certain nathan would as well. So we'll see what we can work out.
As for Ben's 'big O' comment...I will not comment.
I think we should make nerdfest tshirts.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
I'm soooo in... assuming it's not on a date I have committed elsewhere...
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Well, we were thinking MLK weekend again, which would make it something like Friday the 13th (oooh, spooky!) to Monday the 16th for those who have or can get MLK day off, but we are definitely not set on that date and will take suggestions. Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
umm, i guess i can come.. i never really plan anything more than a week or two in advance tho. so someone will have to remind me right before its supposed to take place.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We probably won't be able to afford it at that time. Although I would love to go. And I won't be too pregnant to fly at that time yet...
Hmmm.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I wanna go!
I'll have to see when school starts, though, and things like that.
-pH
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I wonder if they discount flights on Friday the 13th.
'Cause I have no problem flying that day. Especially if it's cheaper!
Posted by Avadaru (Member # 3026) on :
I would really like to attend this one, but it depends on how my financial situation is at the time. Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :
You may have KQ's gracious presence if it is AFTER we get our tax refund.
And from what I am reading, more people might be able to go if it is later due to current finances.
So everyone file their returns early and set it up for Late February or something...just a suggestion.
Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
If I go to New Orleans, it should be during Mardi Gras break. Clearly.
-pH
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Of course, late Feb. may be too close to my due date to fly safely. Posted by KetchupPrinceConsort (Member # 8047) on :
Okay, we will e-file and get it mid Feb.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I would like to come, but I am not sure I will be able to get up there. Atlanta is only about a 4 hour drive from Valdosta, but I am carless.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I really don't have any excuses this time, do I? *grin*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
No, you don't. And if we show up and you do not, I will thump you soundly about the head with a stout stick.
Posted by Avadaru (Member # 3026) on :
Pearce, if you're going, maybe we and any other interested LA jatraqueros could carpool.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Yeah, what Jamie said.
Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :
I could actually make it for New Years Eve or Day. I'll be home in NC til the 2nd of January, it's only 3 hours from Atlanta, and I have several relatives in that area. (And since I didn't read the whole thread again, looks like that won't work for many other people )
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
I wanna come! *pouts*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quid, we can have a virtual "I can't come to WenchCon" con together.
VirtualCon!
And ben won't be invited. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
So, i was thinking naked twister, and butt tag to be the activities of choice for this outing. whacha think?
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Um, sure! And it's making VirtualCon looking even better!
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
umm, this may sound silly, but what is this Nerdfest? are there pictures f a previous one on a website i can see? all i know about it now is that lots of ppl from hatrack want to go, and its being hosted in my town. someone please fill me in.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
(See, Ben, you should have waited for me to post my super-thorough thread. It was going to have everything! Unfortunately it was also going to take me a bajillion years to write it.)
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Count Ken and I out again. I'm going to be in the middle of a search for a job, and Ken will be working. We just don't have the money.
Ni!
Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
Hmm.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Oh! Yes! Yes, you want to, Billie!
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Come on guys! I need an excuse to go to a hotel with a hot tub!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Hey, if we've got the funds, I think we'll be coming down. Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Jamie, you have NO right to be chastizing me! Last time I made an effort to hang with you and hubby, you flaked out! Remember? Jersey? John's house? "I'm too tired to drive a couple more hours"?
That being said, if there's a NerdFest here in the ATL area, I'll be there.
I only attend the Even Numbered WenchCons.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I recall a crapload of snow and my SUV driving driver wasn't going to drive through the crapload of snow.
By the way, I am watching Wonderfalls right now. And laughing my ass off. Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I recall NO snow the day you wee supposed to come.
And re: wonderfalls - TOLD YOU!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I know. I've been repeating over and over that you're awesome and I should listen to you more.
Between laughs.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
I'd love to come, but the timing's not good. I'm still playing catch-up from my trip to Detroit, and don't expect to have much spare cash for a while. Plus, both my sisters are expecting, and are due late December/early January. I want to be home when the newest kidlets arrive. Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Hmmm...I've never been to Atlanta.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
quote:Originally posted by mackillian: I know. I've been repeating over and over that you're awesome and I should listen to you more.
Between laughs.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Hmmm, I wonder if twenty one will be old enough for my mom to let me go places.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Oh, the places you'll go!
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
True dat Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
I wanna come I wanna come!
And if it's in January, I may be able to!
~Jane~
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'd love to see you in person again, sweetie! *big huggle*
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Yup...ditto.
*huggles*
~Jane~
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
SO MLK weekend may work, maybe? 3 day weekend of glee.
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
What are the dates of MLK weekend?
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
Friday the 13th-Monday the 16th of January.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
Good for me, most likely Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :
I'ma try to make it there! No matter what city I'm in.
-pH
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
It's been a long-term goal of mine to meet you, pH. I'd be glad if you can come.
*hugsJaneX*
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
That's during J-term at my school, so I don't have official classes - that's good. I'm not sure yet what I'll be doing then, or if I'll be able to get money to fly to Atlanta, but I'll see what I can do.
~Jane~
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
which hotel is it at? since i live in atlanta i would rather just commute instead of paying to stay at a hotel and eat out.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
The last two years, the Wyngate Inn has given us a deal on a meeting room package. The meeting room was a tradition started so that we could meet up on neutral space, without having to gather at somebody's house or in an actual hotel room. (Ron didn't want me bringing 'freaky internet people' home )
I suppose since we're taking the LotR element out of it, we can use the meeting room to watch other movies or play games or whatever. But I guess we could do without it.
It ended up being, what? $2.50 a person last year? ($25.00 a day for two days... It'd be $5.oo each if we had ten people. With Ben, Lindsay, Dave, me and Jim-Me, we're already halfway there.) We had more than 15 but fewer than 20 last year, I think.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
It's actually in Kennesaw, BTW.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:(Ron didn't want me bringing 'freaky internet people' home )
Wow, did he make an exception for me? I'm touched. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Of course.
The first year it was just me and Belle to begin with, and he'd met her. We were just going to go see Two Towers together, but word got out and people were asking if they could come. Like, from way out of town. So we got a hotel and a meeting room so we could be comfortable actually 'meeting' each other.
I broke his rule that year by bringing ladyday home. She helped with the set-up, too.
I mean, Hatrack has a very low freak-quotient, in my experience, but I do like to meet people before they are exposed to my children and stuff.
That said, Ketchup was a special case. Katie knew you pretty well, and I trust Katie. Plus, a Mormon mommy and her wee one? I should think you'd be the one worried about sleeping at some strange heathen's house! Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Again, people with two kids I don't usually worry about staying with. Plus, Katie vouched for you.
I guess Katie was our match-maker. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
i can totally talk Abby into showing up, so that's one more, in theory.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
And if Abby shows up, all kinds of guys will want to come. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
If we can make it, I can bring oodles of fencing gear to play with.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
If anyone will be coming from Florida and has room for 1 poor college student let me know.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
Allegra, Worst case scenario would be you crashing on our futon 5 minutes from the hotel.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
You would let me crash on your futon? If I could get a ride up there crashing on your futon would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
you don't have cooties do you? or set fire to living room furniture? if the answer to both questions is no, then you are more than welcome to ride the futon.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I was properly vaccinated against cooties as a child, and I would leave my matches at home. Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
quote:Originally posted by mackillian: If we can make it, I can bring oodles of fencing gear to play with.
*would willingly suffer much for a chance to fence Mack*
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Hey, and guess what!? Jamie's actually giving me enough notice that I might be able to sell my soul to my supervisor to get that weekend off! We'll see, though.
::looks at finances::
You better grow like mold.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Yes, well, I'm going to be talking to Sarah and seeing if I can gets me an airport job.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
w00t!
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Alrighty, I'm excited.
I haven't seen Jamie since spring 2004, and I haven't seen JaneX and Nathan since WenchCon II in January of '04.
Be'lindsay and Olivia are always such a joy to hang with too - I'll vouch for 'em.
And I'd love to hang with the rest of y'all for a weekend.
Oh, and Allegra? That is one comfy futon.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
I haven't seen any of you people, unless the Ketchup Family makes it...
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Which we probably won't.
Unless Santa (read: my dad) brings me plane tickets.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Oh, Santa would rock if he brought you plane tickets . . . (You know, the offer of a sleeping-place goes for you, too. I know half the fun is staying at the hotel [and we will hopefully be able to do that despite having absolutely no need to], but if you can manage to get yourself out here somehow, you don't have to worry about having a place to stay. We have plenty of sleep-surfaces. Not enough to host WenchCon at the apartment, but enough for multiple guests to be comfortable for a weekend.)
[ October 29, 2005, 05:41 PM: Message edited by: Ophelia ]
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I can vouch for allegra not having cooties, but she I once remember her setting fire to something.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, I like to set fire to things, too, but I know how to behave in company. That's why she said she's leave her matches at home. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Ketchup, I'd love to see you again, if it would be possible. That's a HECK of a flight, though. And you pregnant, too. *worries* We understand if you can't. I 'd love to see ya, but if you DO come,, we'll really have to make it worth the trouble. *runs in circles*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hmmm.
So are you saying if I come, you're going to do a belly dance and present me with chocolate? Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Um... *sigh*
Okay. Anything for you.
*thinks her belly could dance all by itself*
At least I can make sure the chocolate will be good. Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
*bump*
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
It looks like we could get ourselves a nerd gathering going on.
sweet
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I have been asking around and I am sure that I will be able to catch a ride to Altanta and back with someone who is going home for the long weekend. It looks like this might actually work out! I might have enough money at that point for a hotel room (or maybe part of one), but I won't know until I see what Santa brings me for Christmas.
Posted by Megan (Member # 5290) on :
I doubt January will work for me.
If, by some weird chance, it does end up working out, I'll be there. Otherwise...have fun!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I would like to point out that everyone should have a vested interest in getting me there, since Olivia has said that she will do a bellydance if I come, and has failed to specify that it's for me only. Posted by Ser Bronn Stone (Member # 8759) on :
I am brand new here but I am seriously considering an Atlanta trip in January for other reasons. Hmmmm......
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
so what is the total head count for people who seriously think they can attend? should we have nametags with our screen names on them when we get there? hehe, that would be funny. other people would see the "hello my name is ______" stickers and think we are seriously nerds. it would suit the title of our gathering nicely.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
We did that the first couple of years, but not last year. I think it's a good idea.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
I tried to have nametags at the con I planned (hatrack unplugged), but they got rained on, and Rhaegar drew male anatomy on the one that wasn't ruined. That's pretty much how all of that con seems in my mind, but it was fun. Hopefully lots of new people can go to wenchcon. I'll miss you all, maybe if Allegra goes, she'll call me.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
ladyday designed some for the first one, and printed them on labels at my house. They were peel and stick, with an elanor flower in the background.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
A nametag would have helped when Olivia came to pick us up at the airport and neither of us had a good pic of the other. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I was trying to casually start conversations with women who had babies... Kinda funny. I saw ketchup approaching the carousel for her flight's luggage and offered to carry her baby seat. It was so funny.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We were both kind of eyeing each other up, because we didn't want to ask, "Are you Olivia?" or "Are you Anne" and be completely wrong. Eventually I think it was Olivia who was brave enough to do it.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
By then I had chatted up several women with babies, explaining that I was there to pick up a lady that I didn't actually know. I fgured she'd just got off a plane, so she probably wouldn't mace me. Posted by airmanfour (Member # 6111) on :
I'm in Augusta, so going wouldn't be a problem, but who's invited to these things?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Wenches.
Posted by airmanfour (Member # 6111) on :
that's exactly what i meant. thank you, your helpfulness shall be remembered for all time along with the fact that putting nuts in brownies was a good idea. from a different tack, i noticed that nerds were also mentioned. random nerds? nerds in specific? i'm curious.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
everybody but you airmanfour.
your sister for example, or roommate. they can come. but you have to stand outside and peer through windows.
...sicko.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Putting nuts in brownies is a horrible idea.
That said, jatraqueros are invited.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
However, it should be noted that all men are manslaves of the wenches for the duration and have to be good servants or they will be punished.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
hmm, but if we did that, the women wouldn't be wenches anymore, right?
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
here is what i found for the term at dictionary.com
wench
n : informal terms for a (young) woman [syn: dame, doll, skirt, chick, bird] v : frequent prostitutes
hehe. im really reaching for a distraction right now from studying for my 2 tests today. well, actually thats a lie, i havent started studying yet. how come later always seems like the best time to do everything?!?
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
*is a very bad servant*
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Wait... this can't really be WenchCon because we won't have the Head Wench. Plus, the LotR Wenches identify themselves at the owners/opperators of the LotR Tavern, which has a long history here on Hatrack. We only serve the Fellowship. The rest are Wenchlings and Wenchmen, who help run the tavern, defend it from the odd giant spider attack and so forth.
This will not really be a WenchCon, because I doubt we'll be watching the LotR EEs or dressing up in LotR costumes.
Unless everybody still wants to do that. 'Twas fun to go out in costume, but I fear the time has passed.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Oh, I know. I think it should be Nerdfest this year, courtesy of Ben.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
awww, how sweet.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
While I think Geekfest would be more appropriate nomenclature, I do have so say Ben's title gives me a fit of the giggles.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Exactly.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
i want to turn more people onto Super Smash Bros. its simple, cute, and instant gratification no matter how many times u play it!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Am I missing something or was that just a random comment?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
My boys love Super Smash brothers.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I've never played Super Smash Bros.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
You get like all the niftiest characters from a bunch of Nintendo games, and they get to beat on each other.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
can i just beat people with a pillow? or golf club?
it's almost the same thing.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
well, the name is Nerdfest right? why wouldnt video games be included somewhere in there? u can take Donkey Kong and smash the jeebus out of Pikachu. its fun for the whole family.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
ben... you can try to beat on me with a golf club, but I'm not going to be responsible for what happens to you as a result...
I definitely have seen all the super smash bros. I want to see... it's my kids' favorite, too.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Now I want to play Super Smash Bros!
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
ok, well its looks like the thread is divided as wanting to see the game, or had enough of their kids playing it. anyway, if we do all get together it wont be for another couple months. thats plenty of time for me get all the video games in during winter break, and be back to my charming, not trapped in my office playing video games for days straight, self.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Smash Bro's Melee was the shiz.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
I hate Smash Bros [/$.02]
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
So do I. But then I have yet to meet a video game that I do like.
*thinks*
I enjoyed watching my brothers play Earthworm Jim when I was younger. That's about as close as I get to liking a video game.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Originally posted by JaneX: That's during J-term at my school, so I don't have official classes - that's good. I'm not sure yet what I'll be doing then, or if I'll be able to get money to fly to Atlanta, but I'll see what I can do.
~Jane~
Who's flying?
I should have a car by then.
Can we watch Firefly?
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Ophelia, have you ever played/seen Worms World Party?
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I watched Ben play some variation of it. It didn't do anything for me.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:Can we watch Firefly?
And Serenity will be out on DVD by then, too...
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
freakin' dorks!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Ben, you should watch who you call a dork. I seem to remember some pretty dorky stories about you... Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
There needs to be Settlers of Catan.
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Amen, brotha. Amen.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
hmm, my gf is the same way with video games, she has never liked a single one. its a shame that i find so much pleasure out of them. i just see them as watching tv, but with video games u can interact instead of just doing nothing hours on end.
anyway, video games or not, i would love to attend Nerdfest/WenchCon.
PS. after re-reading my last few posts, i realized that i sound like a total video game freak. just for the record, smash bros is the only game i own anymore, and i get to play it maybe an hour a week with my friend who lives with me. Am i in dork denial?!? hehehehe
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Ben is flustered with the freakin' dorks who dig Serenity and Firefly, because he finds himself unable to appreciate either. Not enough frogs, I guess. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Well, while the Firefly dorks are in one room, he can be in the other entertaining everyone else with his best song-and-dance routine. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(Oh, and I would like to point out that I do not appreciate LOTR at all, but enjoyed myself immensely despite that. So maybe he can just suck it up and deal with it and play a game with Emma-- if we come.)
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
quote:i just see them as watching tv,
Yeah, most TV is pretty boring, too. I mean, some of it is really good, but the majority is crap. Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I'm not a huge fan of Firefly/Serenity, I just haven't been able to get into it. I'm neutral.
And I've got stories about Ben. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
no you don't.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*pat pat* Denial isn't going to help.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Jamie, he told me about the one where he was on the phone with you when you were, like, eleven?
I think we ALL have some 'dork dirt' on Ben.
But we love him anyway. *pat,pat*
*chanting*One of US! One of US!
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
In addition to things I already know about Ben firsthand, I have access to his entire family. If I wanted to, I'm sure I could embarrass him thoroughly.
But I love him, so I won't. At least not today.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Air Tran has this thing going on with Wendy's. There are these coupon things on the medium drinks. If you collect 32 you get a one way ticket anywhere air tran flies, 64 for a round trip. I have *counts* three.
Does air tran fly where you live ketchup?
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
That is almost as good as the pudding cup deal in Punch Drunk Love... *begins going to Wendys*
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Are they on every cup? Because that's only $64 and that's not a bad deal at all.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Here's a link about the offer... linky Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
It looks like Jamie and I might not be able to make it. Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
So it looks like it's only for the rest of the year, then? (Which works for getting people to WenchCon.)
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
why not nathan?
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
hmm... I have 4 rewards credits currently...
*begins buying wendy's for lunch again*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Okay. Here's the deal AirTran flies out of LAX (which is not my fave airport, but for $64 will work), but only to Atlanta.
Which totally works!!!
How lucky is that?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
(Of course, I'm not sure if those instructions are saying you ALREADY have to have a reward account with AirTran, or just have to be 18 by Nov. 1. 'Cause we don't already have a reward account.)
(Also, I'm not sure if Wendys around here is participating.)
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Hmmm, and it's actually 1 reward credit per four coupons, and a maximum of 32, so the maximum you can send in to one account is 128, for a total of 32 reward credits. Hmmm.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Yeah, doesn't look like it's going to work for me. Back to the "Santa" plan.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Looks like $216 (if just I go) is the lowest fare for me-- I'd get there Sat. and leave Tue. Actually not that bad. But I won't be able to hold Ems on my lap, so that adds another $108 or so, unless I leave her at home and she stays with my dad (who gets national holidays off) that Monday.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
okay, so we to do this, we must block rooms. i need a head count.
word!
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Don't count me in. I may show up but it's looking more and more unlikely. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
*bump*
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
I'm in... or at least enough that I'll eat the cost if I don;t make it...
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Jamie is going to be taking an EMT course. She was planning on doing it in November, but the class is full, so she is planning for January.
The course is one month long, and 2 hours away, so she is not going to be staying here at the apartment for most of the month. Which means I'll be alone in the apartment for a month, with the exception of Saturdays (when I work, anyway).
I'd be available, but if I went, it would upset Jamie quite a good deal.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
And if you did that, you might end up accidentally falling on a sword or something. Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
"he ran into my knife... he ran into my knife 10 times"
(corrected per IMDB)
[ November 07, 2005, 04:29 PM: Message edited by: Jim-Me ]
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I have no idea what you people are insinuating. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We're not insinuating anything. Are we? *hides behind Jim-Me*
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
He had it comin' He had it comin' He only had himself to blame If you'd've been there If you'd've seen it I betcha you would have done the same!
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
me? insinuate? I'm not that subtle...
I am noting, however, that no one is coming now that I've said that I am, but at least KQ still thinks highly enough of me to use me as a pincushion *pouts* Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
I am planning to try to come.
Am seeking roommate(s). Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I'm coming. Whether I stay in a room, take occassional naps in the common room, or return to my apartment is up in the air at this point.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
Judie, you and i can snuggle in a room
Posted by Avadaru (Member # 3026) on :
I would love to come, but I don't think I'm going to have the money. Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
i can come. im not sure i can afford to stay there tho. i might commute since i live right soutside of Atlanta. it depends on whether commuting or staying at the hotel is cheaper.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
the hotel is off of exit 269 on 75.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ben: Judie, you and i can snuggle in a room
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
i wonder if this thread can stay alive until the actual day of the event? im currently taking bets...
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
It may not be on the front page the whole time if that's what your mean by alive, but it'll still exist, and probably will be on the front page that day.
Posted by Redskullvw (Member # 1549) on :
I'll check back in January to see if it happens.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Ben, do you need me to contact Kelly about a room block?
See, they'll hold a block of rooms for reservations up until two weeks before. Probably, it will be at the same rate we negotiated before. Including tax and everything, I think it worked out to $75.00 per night per room. Shared four ways, it isn't bad (and more can pile in, they don't seem to care). Breakfast is of the free continental kind. The meeting room should be cheap if the commuters chip in, too (last year it was...$2.50? Under five dollars anyway).
The meeting room is optional, of course, but it makes a neat place to gather to watch movies or play games. Plus, that way nobody has to hang out in the hotel room/house/apartment of somebody they just met. It increases the comfort level by being semi-public.
I'm in. I may or may not stay on site. My guest rooms are currently occupied, and if my sister comes that may also fill up my couches. However, if anybody I've roomed with before wants to crash at my house in a sleeping bag or whatever, I think that would be fine with Ron. Just a warning: my house is always full of people milling around. Privacy and bathroom time would be a premium. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
Sorry to all of those who have contacted me regarding this and i have not responded, it's been a busy couple of weeks.
This weekend I am blocking rooms at the Wingate Inn, same place as last year. It will be MLK weekend 2006, and I hope to see as many of you there as possible. I am stoked about it. I will feel more like a host this time around, considering it's now my neighborhood.
word to your moms.
that is all...
[ December 01, 2005, 10:03 PM: Message edited by: Ben ]
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
He means MLK weekend 2006.
And I will be looking forward to seeing you all as well. Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
I think I can come!
~Jane~
Posted by Swampjedi (Member # 7374) on :
I'm a local, can I come? :puppy eyes:
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
anybody can come. except you.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I'm totally there.
Besides. I need an excuse to get Olivia her book back. *grin*
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
So, is this thing happening? Should I reserve a room? And what's the "code word" for the block of rooms?
(Not "computer companions" again, is it? )
Posted by Swampjedi (Member # 7374) on :
<walks away, dejected>
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ela: So, is this thing happening? Should I reserve a room? And what's the "code word" for the block of rooms?
(Not "computer companions" again, is it? )
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Glad I was able to amuse you, Dave.
Seriously, it sounds like a bunch of old fogies.
Or maybe a bunch of <gasp> dorks. Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
To me, Computer companions sounds like a Match.com convention.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Well, Ben met Lindsay there. Does that count? Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Ben was distracted by something shiny, and I was out of town. Sorry.
I'll find out. I'm not sure if Ben talked to the hotel or was thinking I had done it (I didn't). But I WILL let you know by tomorrow (have loads of stuff to do today, and it may be a late evening).
SwampJedi, you are more than welcome, I'm sure. *smacks Ben upside the head*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Due to the shoulder issues and possible surgery, we might could come after all.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
I still consider myself to be very tenative for this. It depends on family stuff, and what happens when. I might decide at the last minute to come down. I'm pretty sure I could afford it. And I'd love to see everyone again. So who knows--I might show up.
Posted by ladyday (Member # 1069) on :
I'm going.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
DUDE!
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Do we know the starting and ending times for this gathering yet? I'm trying to book a flight back home at the end of the weekend, and I need to know if I can leave on Monday or if there will be something going on that day that I won't want to miss.
~Jane~
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Oy, I'll try to get the specifics for you. I think it's fairly nebulous at the moment.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
hey, i've had alot going on the past few days. i will try to call the hotel before the weekend and block some rooms.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Ask for Kelly. Or do you want me to do it?
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
OK! i need to know how many rooms to book. the following are people who i think said they are coming: * = maybe
me lindsay olivia dave judie sarah jamie * Nate * ladyday krynn swampjedi * ketchupqueen *(here's to hopin') pH * Allegra *?* airmanfour?
this list is tentative obviously, so, yea let me know how many rooms i need. Give me a most certain YES or NO please.
that is all...
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
What about Lucky? Anyone contact her?
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I'm pretty sure we left her a voicemail. But we'll try again.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
We are checking to see if narrativium is interested in coming.
[ September 04, 2016, 01:14 AM: Message edited by: Ela ]
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
*bump*
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I just sent out an email to those who expressed interest here but have not said for sure what the situation is. Judie and Sara, I didn't send you the email because I already know you need rooms. I also didn't e-mail Jeremy or Abby, but I trust you to let me know what they say.
Billie, you're address isn't listed, but I'm assuming you need a room.
Swampjedi, your address also wasn't listed, and you never stated for sure your intentions to come, or whether you would need a room if you did.
If I overlooked you, or if you are interested but haven't said anything yet, please let me know. Everybody is welcome, and the more the merrier.
Posted by Lucky4 (Member # 1420) on :
Thanks for the email Judie. And the voicemail, Ben and Lindsay.
I doubt I'll be able to make it- I end up working almost every weekend. Bottom of the totem pole and all that. I'll be thinking about you though and wishing I were there. I'll keep the date in the back of my mind and if something crazy happens and I get the weekend off, I might show up spontaneously. After all, I'm already working Christmas and New Years, so I should get MLK off, right? Right?! (silence from the staffing department...)
Take lots of pictures!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
How can they make you work every single weekend? I can understand every other weekend or even every third weekend, but every weekend is rediculous.
Hope you figure out some way to get there.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
So, Atlanta locals, what's the deal? You wanna get together with some of us sometime before this and plan some activities?
I think we sould have a costume party one night just to keep the dress-up tradition going.
What say you?
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Thank you krynn and Avadaru for replying to my email.
The rest of you--please, please, please let us know what's going on. It's one month out, people. At least let us know whether you're still considering.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
*grumps around*
*SOOO wants to go*
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I have *counts* SIX of those airtran coupons so, not enoughto even get a oneway.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
The cheapest flight has come down-- something like $180. Jeff would keep Ems (wow! I've never had a weekend free from her since... she was born!), I would get there Sat. morning, would have to crash with someone... But right now, $180 is not in our budget for fun. Jeff wants to send me anyway, so I'm having to be the strong one who says, "we can't afford it right now", and it's HARD, because I want to go, and he wants me to be able to go, and just when I think I've pushed it out of my mind, he brings up that there's a lower fare. But we can't afford it, so I'm not going to even entertain the thought. *sigh* I hate having to be the strong one about stuff like this. But I suppose it builds character.
Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
I'll look into flying standby again; I'd need a room.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I have... less than $25.00 in the T-shirt fund. I have to have at least that much to get money out...
But it was originally intened as a fund to help people get to wenchcon. We just never sold enough shirts to do it. :/
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Hey, I bought 7 tshirts and two mugs. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I know. Nearly everything the cafe press store sold was to you (and me). I think I just left the mark-up too low. And this year it's too late to try to have new shirt designs and stuff.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I honestly don't know yet because of my shoulder. Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I do not know for sure yet and I do not think I will know until a couple weeks before. I am going to be getting a ride to Atlanta with a friend if I go and he is not the most reliable person. Him saying that he can do it now does not mean much about whether it will happen.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Olivet: I know. Nearly everything the cafe press store sold was to you (and me). I think I just left the mark-up too low. And this year it's too late to try to have new shirt designs and stuff.
So use the design we used last year. It's still a good design.
Yeah! I forgot I left off the dates last year, so it would still work.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Ooh, there's a stein!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
So, I am curious to know if the hotel at least knows that we are thinking of doing something there over MLK weekend?
I will make our reservations as soon as the rooms are blocked.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'll ask the benster tonight, if he ever shows up. Posted by Chreese Sroup (Member # 8248) on :
hm, I don't know how up to this I'll be... Hopefully more than I am at the moment. Funerals aren't very 'lifting' of an activity.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
I wish I could come... *pouts*
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
*bump*
Anything happening?
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
VM was left with the group sales person by Olivia. i am calling again tomorrow to follow up. this weekend had me somewhat out of sorts. sorry for the delay.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
VM?
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
voicemail
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Oh. Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
*bump*
Any news?
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
...
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
...?
Some of us are running out of time to make travel arrangements, you know.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
haven't had access to the internet. Room blocks are made, under computer companions. So, yea. get cracking, as sarah said, time is running out. i cant wait to see people. hope many of you can come. the block is for friday-sunday night (check out monday)
Wingate Inn (770) 514-7344
that is all.
Posted by Sala (Member # 8980) on :
I live just a few hours north of Atlanta. Please tell me what Wenchcon is, if newbies can come, what all is done there, etc. ~Sala
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
She was supposed to email me the contract while I was in the mountains. I had to drive 45 min to get internet access, and I never got the email, so I assumed Ben and Lindsay handled it, as they were in town for a bit more of the time.
Sala, WenchCon started when Belle and I decided to go see Two Towers together and a bunch of our LotR fen from Hatrack said, "May we come, too?" Many were from waaay out of town, so I found a hotel and scheduled a meeting room for our comfort (the hubby was okay will Belle coming over because we'd met before, but he didn't want strangers hanging out at our house and no one wanted to watch movies in someone else's hotel room, ya know).
Jenny Gardener came, bringing costumes her mother had made, and we all went to the theater in costume. The nine of us had a blast, so we did it again the following year for RotK and the year after that, for the heck of it.
I think wer should have a costume dance or a cosplay time this year, but it will not be so lotr-centric. The hotel has a hot tub, which is nice in January. We'll play games and eat out, Last year we went dancing. I guess it just depends.
The first year was mostly mature women, the second year we were swarmed with many, many boys of the under 25 variety, and last year it was a more mixed bag.
Everyone is welcome, and it will be in a relatively public meeting room. My one rule is that we don't break any of the hotel rules or break any laws. One year some 17 or 18 year old boy wandered around the hotel lobby with a bottle of wine asking for a corkscrew O_O which I didn't appreciate. It was my own fault, though, because I hadn't bothered to set ground rules. It hadn't been necessary the first year.
Anyway, this isn't some Scifi convention/orgy. At least not where I can see. *wags matronly finger*
Seriously, it's always been great fun, and every year has been different.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
To clarify, this is January 13-15, correct?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Yes, the last I heard.
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Speaking of WenchCon activities - anyone want to go contradancing on Friday night? I've been dying to go, and there's no contradancing here until after I go back to school.
~Jane~
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
dancing! i'm on it!
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
A Google search for "contra dancing + atlanta" turns up this...
~Jane~
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
what is contradancing? anyway, im sure we will find a few fun things to do with everyone. my main question is (cuz im too lazy to look it up..) will someone please email me and let me know the exact dates of MLK weeknd. if that is still when we are all getting together. i think someone already did once, but i accidently deleted them when i was cleaning out my inbox.
I plan on coming, but im still not sure if i want to spend any money on a hotel room. i might just drive home at the end of the night and come back. im terrible at planning things in advance, but im trying to make an exception for this event.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
it's about 4 posts up from you jan 13-15.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
*is up for, well, almost anything*
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Dave, for how close you live to us, we don't see you enough. [/random aside]
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I know. I suck.
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
It's similar to square dancing, except dancers are arranged in rows instead of squares. It's energetic, really social (you dance with literally everyone in your row), and a whole lot of fun!
~Jane~
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
I love contradancing! Now I want to go even more! I am sure I will find a way to get up there if the futon is still available. I might have to use my money on transportation instead of the hotel.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
futon is maybe avail. if its taken, our sofa is certainly available. and floor. we got floor.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Seriously, guys, book your rooms and let us know you're coming. Or don't book your rooms and let us know you're not coming. Because right now very few of you are saying one way or the other, and we really do need to know definites.
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
OK, what's the final details of it? And since I live in Atlanta, can I come without booking a room and so on?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I really really wish I could come. But I can't. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
It's MLK weekend, in kennesaw, and no you don't need a room. right now we are working off of Napoleon's Plan. Show up and see what happens.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
We aren't coming. Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I am coming, but not booking a room. *grin*
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
same here
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Ela and I are going to call the hotel tomorrow.
And we're looking for a roommate, or two. Anyone interested?
~Jane~
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Yay! I don't think I've been able to chill with JaneX and Ela since...WenchCon II!
(As I said before - I only attend the even numbered WenchCons.)
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
how much was it a room if it goes to 3/4 ppl? wasnt it about 15-20 dollars a person?
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
It falls in that range with 4 people, after you do the tax. I think with three it's $25.00 a night.
Sorry I can't get a room this year myself, so I'll miss out on the slumber party with Ela and Jane Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Is anyone staying at the hotel? It won't be fun if we are the only ones there...
...Plus, I don't know if we can do it without a roommate or two.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
I live in the area, but will be out of town that weekend. Hope you all have fun!
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
ok, i know i just posted a thread for this, but i figured i would mention it here. if anyone of u are interested in Legos for yourself or your children, I have LOADS that im trying to get rid of. If anyone is interested please let me know. im going to get pictures of everything up on the internet within the next few days. So if anyone of you are going to WenchCon and are driving, it might be a good place to get a belated x-mas gift for someone.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
So I was thinking that we would definitely be staying at home, and not at the hotel, due to finances. But since it seems like I'll be getting paid for last week (supervisor just came in to warn me that my check won't be direct deposited tonight due to the fact that the paychecks haven't been shipped to us yet, which implies that it will be direct deposited at some point in the future). So maybe we'll be able to stay in the hotel after all.
*crosses fingers*
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
*grumbling* I was just south of Atlanta last weekend. Right place, wrong time.
Guess I'll have to content myself with VirtualCon. If KQ and Quid will let me join??? Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
have any of us decided on definate activites that we will be doing? MLK weekend is pretty close and i still have only seen suggestions. i guess i just would like to know what the group will be doing.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Jenna, you are so invited to VirtualCon.
Ben is NOT.
He's going to miss our Virtual Fancy Dress Dance, too.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
**this is ben**
i've been trying to get a group to go to Dad's Garage for the past 2 years. i'd like to drag them this year.
and movies, we can watch lots of movies. and food, and a hike up kennesaw mountain, and other stuff.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
There's a mountain out there? I didn't see any mountains out there. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
a small hill actually.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
and dancing. i'll be shaking booty (making sweet love all the night, it's time i got back to the good life) per jane's request.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
we could all go see a movie together, and put our collected review up on the forums.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
that would be cool.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
We should decide on a time everyone should meet at the hotel. Then, depending on what time we all choose, we should either go do something, then go out to eat together, or vice versa.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
In the past, we've worked around Ela and JaneX's schedules, as they cannot drive anywhere (among other things) between sundown Friday night and Saturday night. But Jane wants to go dancing Friday night, so I'm actually confused on that point now . . .
But anyway, there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance from the hotel.
And with so few people coming from out of town this year, it would make a more specific meeting time easier.
JaneX, are you flying into Atlanta, or are you driving with your mother? (In other words, do you need one of us to pick you up? Since Ben and I won't be driving in from another state, I promise we'd pick you up and get you to the hotel much quicker. I could probably even ask to cut out of work early if I have to.)
And has anyone heard from ladyday? A few pages ago she said she was coming . . . and her e-mail is not listed, or I would just e-mail her myself.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
JaneX and I are coming together, probably by car, since the hotel arrangements were finalized too late for us to get a cheap flight.
And I just want to reiterate that we don't want to stay at the hotel if we are the only ones staying there. We have made reservations, but it is pretty expensive for us if we don't have a roommate or two, and I'm just not sure I would want to spend that much money for 3 nights (maybe one, probably Friday night, since that covers the Sabbath, but not three).
I'd rather crash on someone's floor. (If it turns out that it's mostly locals not staying at the hotel.)
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Wait, it's actually in Kennesaw? Awesome! I'll probably be able to walk there!
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I'll have to clear it with the spouse (I think it will be okay, because he's met you guys) but a floor crash would be possible at my place, barring accidents.
I don't know if having no sleeping rooms for most of the weekend will hurt our meeting room rate or not. I'll try to find out.
Is everybody still cool with pitching in for the meeting room if it's $10 a person instead of five?
I'll just wait until I get hold of someone and find out. Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Did anyone reserve a room at the hotel besides us?
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
lindsay and i did. we want to stay there so we can use the jaccuzi
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Livvy, we might like to crash there one or more nights, if it's okay with the hubby. I'm still waiting to see who else is staying at the hotel, and whether we can get roommates.
Also for Livvy, do you want more hand-me-down clothes for the boys? Let me know their sizes and I'll see what we have.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Just out of curiosity, do we have a headcount of who's actually coming to this shindig?
Does Morbo know about it?
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
The real question is... will you be singing us grisly Hebrew lullabies? Please?
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
or at least singing us Jimmy Durante songs?
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
quote:Originally posted by Taalcon: The real question is... will you be singing us grisly Hebrew lullabies? Please?
Sure. Why not? Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
black mage, rumour has it you cook a mean chocolate something, your price of admission is said chocolate treat.
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Oh dear . . . well, get me a headcount and a list of allergies and I'll make the best fudge y'all have ever had.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Mmmmm....fudge. Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Oh, and by the way: if anyone makes comments or puns regarding the fudge and the fact that I'm gay, I will be sure to shove a spatula into your chest cavity and through your heart as soon as I get the chance.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
**This is Lindsay**
No allergies on my part! (Unless you were planning on putting penicillin in the fudge . . . which would be odd.)
As for head count . . . we're still trying to get that ourselves. It looks to be hovering around ten, which is rather low.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Yes, Ela, I have seen this thread, thanks for asking. I haven't been involved yet because I'm not sure if I can get off work to come. I already know I have to work on Fri., but I'll try to get the weekend off. Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Ya better. I still owe you your danged book!
No food allergies here, either.
Question, though... Is Joldo interested in coming? I thought he was local, too.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Black Mage is Joldo.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
This is what I get for being on Hatrack Lite
Hotel has changed management, and they are offering us the meeting room at $75.00 a day instead of $25.00 a day. Which, in layman's terms, blows.
Ben is looking around for hotels near your place for the few people who are coming from out of town, so they can be in walking distance of fun stuff and your place, too. Though he also suggested maybe sharing room expenses one night at the Winngate, just for the hot tub action. *shrug* We could hang out and play games in the lobby on Saturday, I guess, or split the cost of the meeting room for that one day. (We are also trying to sweet-talk the hotel into a better rate, but with only one room booked in our block, there is not much leverage).
I'll let you guys know what happens. *stress*
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Also... my computer is not working *again* and it has all my email addresses on it. Has anybody heard from Ladyday? Ive tried AIMing her, but haven't caught her yet. AIM Express is frustrating. >_<
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
for those of u in kennesaw, can u think of any fun places for us to go besides a movie theater? also, we all might want to bring some food, and we can have a lunch/dinner together at the hotel buffet style. that would save us from having to go out for every meal, tho i would like to once with everyone.
Board games and group games are fun, but im trying to avoid those right now because i think its not worth the time traveling for some ppl to come all the way here just for group games.
whats the area code for the hotel ppl are staying at? maybe i can use that to find some more activites for us to do.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
kennesaw has a mountain, we are just astones throw from atlant with museums, dance clubs, and DAD'S GARAGE!
w00t!
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Not to mention a little drive from Marrietta Square, with its excellent Australian Bakery and general walking-around-ness.
Oooh! If we meet in Kennesaw, we have to go to Wild Man's shop! It'll terrify all of you.
Actually, I'm still afraid of that place. Y'all go in, I'll stand outside. Shiny?
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
lets find a bunch of things going on that weekend and then we can all pick and choose what we want to do. maybe take a vote on the forum before we all meet up. Ben, a lil help with our options... hehehe, i like putting responsibility off onto someone else!
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Yes, new page!
What hotel have we chosen?
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
umm, the info for it is back a few pages
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
No, actually, Ben had me cancel with that hotel because they wanted $75.00 a day for the meeting room. I think he's just planning to have folks meet up at his place or something, though he can't seemed to be arsed to tell anybody.
And we probably will play games and stuff on Saturday, since Ela and Janex can't go very far on the Sabbath. Though some will probably just do whatever.
Honestly, I have no idea. I thought Ben might update before he goes camping. This is not my baby this year, ya know. Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
So, does that mean that Ben also decided not to stay at the hotel? Should I cancel our reservation?
Saturday activity suggestion: We could watch videos on Saturday, too, if there's something everyone wants to watch. But games might be more fun.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
i have a crapload of movies. and access to blockbuster yo!
and hotel was ripping us off, so we killed that. As far as i can tell, the only non locals coming (confirmed anyhow) are ela and jane. I am looking at hotels around my place that are not far at all, like right out the door for you guys on friday night. I also have a couch bed and a futon and all that good stuff. My place has surround sound, plenty of sitting space.
so...yea...
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
See, I'd invite people to stay at my place . . . but it's not entirely my place . . . and I'm not sure how kindly my folks would take to people I've met online sleeping on our couch.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
that's ok, i think sleeping arrangements are being taken care of.
less than one week away...
hoo to the rah
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
o_O
What is the actual day we're talkin' 'bout doing this?
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Our get-together starts this coming Friday, January 13, the start of Martin Luther King weekend, and will continue Saturday and, hopefully, Sunday. I don't know about Monday - JaneX and I will still be around by then, but will have to start heading home Monday morning, most likely.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
So Ben, what were you planning for food arrangements on Friday and Saturday (keeping in mind that Sarah and I will be hanging at your place on Saturday, or wherever we are hanging, till the sun goes down Saturday night)?
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
doe sanyone in kennesaw have a grill? we could grill out and and have everyone bring something. or maybe check to see if there are any grill at a nearby park, if weather permits that.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
we have access to a grill and picnic area here at Milstead Village.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
Nerdfest is just days away...woohoo!
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
So when, and where, should I show up on Friday? I have the entire day off.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
swing by my apartment anytime friday, maybe we can eat lunch and plan for the weekend or something.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
A'ight.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
same here. im off all day friday. no class or work.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
join us as well krynn
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
give us some directions later in the week. im just north of Atlanta in Gwinnett county. maybe we can do a mapquest thingy if we swap exact adresses later via email.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
give us some directions later in the week. im just north of Atlanta in Gwinnett county. maybe we can do a mapquest thingy if we swap exact adresses later via email.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
ok. our apartment is just off of exit 271 on I-75
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Yeah, where exactly are we initially meeting, folks?
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
I think that people are meeting at Ben and my apartment.
Taalcon is doing lunch with Ben, I think. I think people will start showing up after that . . .
I don't get off work until 5, so I won't be there until at least 5:30 (probably closer to 6, since it's a Friday).
Black Mage, are your parents okay with you meeting random internet strangers? Would they prefer to meet Ben and me first to make sure we're not psychopaths? Or would they like you to meet in a public place? I know you'd be perfectly fine here, but I'd rather not make them (or you) uncomfortable.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
Ela and Jane. Y'all coming to my place? Do you have mty number from last year? When can I expect you? Is my floor really okay? I was going to make all the people who live here do some scrambling, but my BIL is having a guest on Friday (though they may both be gone by Saturday, I duuno).
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Well, I personally cannot make it until Saturday. And I would prefer an initially public meeting, though enough Jatraqueros have met enough of y'all that I feel fairly secure you're not psychopaths. Otherwise it's a massive conspiracy, no?
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Plus I'm confident that the rest of Hatrack, if I disappear, will hunt down everyone who said they were going to WenchCon until they find me. 'Cause Hatrack loves me.
Right?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Black Mage (almost abbreviated you to BM ), Ben is a psychopath. But he doesn't hurt Hatrackers (although he has been known to use his baby-charming powers to get smaller people to do it for him.) So I wouldn't worry too much. Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
i'm making joldo chili this weekend.
i'll leave it up to hatrack to decide if punctuation or hyphens belong in that sentence.
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
How about those of us who know ben alrwady meet at his place, sometime, and then meat *cough* meet Black Mage somewhere public when he comes to Kennesaw?
Send him your phone number by email, Ben.
*rumages for ski mask*
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oooh, ski mask and Sexy Boots. That would be quite an outfit!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Ben is a psychopath. But he's a nice one. He got me a pony!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
He did?
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Beware of the Noseblow. That's all I can say.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
O_O Dave... He gave you a noseblow?
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Yeah, at the bar-b-que. When we were in the pool.
I think I had recently been trying to rescue Lucky from that Terrible Fate, when I myself was caught up in its wake.
*shudders*
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Well, Ben [i]said[/i[ he got me a pony. I've yet to see the gods, though.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
i might try and get out there a bit early on friday so i dont have to drive later in any traffic. also, i used to work in catering for Jason's Deli and might, repeats MIGHT, be able to get some lunch for us very cheap if that is something anyone wants.
Also, im not sure where and who im going to meet on friday, im guessing Ben. i would like a phone number emailed to me tho please just so i can call while on the road if i get lost or anything.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Black Mage, your e-mail is not listed. So if you need a phone number, e-mail one of us. Our e-mails are in our profiles.
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
*this is ben, i didn't realize i hadn't logged Lindsay out...*
Anybody besides Judie and Sarah need a place to sleep?
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
i might.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
just let us know.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
quote:I've yet to see the gods
Have you made a pilgrimage to Mt. Olympus? I hear that helps.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
or start looking at soda bottles. they will lead you to enlightenment.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
I need to not post when I'm fighting Seroquel. >_<
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
The plan is people can start meeting at my apartment at 12:30. grab some lunch and arrange for others arrivals.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
So who is coming when?
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
I'm comin' Friday @ noonish
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
We will be arriving sometime Friday afternoon, depending on traffic. We thought we would head straight to Ben's and head off to wherever we are sleeping later, depending on what people (chiefly Olivet ) think will work best.
Olivet, I PM'd you about travel plans/sleeping arrangements. Please let me know what you think is the best plan, in terms of when and where we should arrive (and send me directions to your house, please).
Looking forward to seeing everyone. Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Though, to tell you the truth, we feel a little dumb driving two days each way to see people for two days...
Are we the only people planning to come from out of town?
*having misgivings*
Just how many people are you expecting, anyway? Or is that a total unknown?
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Sorry, didn't realize I don't have an e-mail up. Whoever's the best source of information, drop me a line at Anthropo2605@gmail.com. I have to work out a few funky details, because what with drama practice this weekend, I'm not sure how much of WenchCon I can show up for.
And Ben, chili's not a good idea in either case. Either (A), it gives me the wind something fierce, or (B) I'm terribly unhealthy for consumption.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
im coming friday around noon as well. ben, if u have a cell number, please email ne it.
Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
Looks like Ela and I aren't going to be able to come. We'd like to, but it's really a long way to drive by ourselves - we'd have to drive for what amounts to four days in order to see you guys for two days, and I don't drive so it'd be Ela doing all the driving. And if it's just the Atlanta clump coming, we can see you all some other weekend when we can get a cheap airfare in advance.
Have fun, whoever is going...
~Jane~
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
*high fives janex for not driving, and being approximately my age*
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
Ok, with the new developments, we have decided to rename this gathering simply, Kennfest 2006.
hopefully Nerdfest/Wenchcon can happen later this year with better attendance.
As it stands, we are still getting together this weekend, nothing has really changed accept the name and headcount.
word...
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
Ben, i really need a phone number to get in touch with u tomorrow. my email is keithfender@yahoo.com
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
I will also provide my cell number to anyone wanting to meet up.
I suggest that we have a public meeting place to begin with, such as somewhere in the Towne Center Mall (just off I-75 at the Barrett Parkway exit).
Is that cool with folks?
As to bringing food for a cook-out, I think the weather may be a bit rainy for that. We could still do a potluck-ish thing, if there is interest. I'm assuming Saturday would be best for that?
Black Mage, if it would make you feel better about meeting a bunch of internet people ( ) I would be willing to give you my number in email and let your parents have my information, too. I'm an old married lady with kids and all, so I totally get the caution. Email me at oliviaf AT bellsouth DOT net.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Hmm. Since I will definitely be spending all Friday with the crew, and with the news that Ela and JaneX will not making the really long drive, and the 'con' becoming more of a 'clump gathering', I don't feel like nearly as much of a bad person for, umm, sort of scheduling a date for Saturday night-ish.
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
you sexy studmuffin you!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Sorry about the cancellation guys. I was really looking forward to seeing you all
I was really sick for two weeks after Xmas, and haven't really recovered yet - I wasn't really feeling up to driving 12 hours each way by myself. (Well, JaneX would have been with me, but she doesn't really drive yet, so I would have been doing all the driving. ) I kept thinking up to the last minute that I would feel better, but I don't feel that great.
JaneX and I will stay home baking cookies and watching Cowboy Bebop to console ourselves.
Interesting tidbit: I called this morning to cancel my hotel reservation, and apparently it had already been cancelled (I guess when the meeting room was cancelled?) So, if I had come up there intending to stay at the Wingate Friday night, I would have been screwed.
Have fun, you guys!!! We will be thinking about you
Posted by Olivet (Member # 1104) on :
They must have cancelled it when the meeting room was cancelled, but I didn't tell them to, specifically.
I was planningon having you at my house, anyway. Ron didn't tell me, but his idea was to put you guys in the boy's room, and let the boys have a an adventure in a wee tent in the living room... So much for communication (I was telling him this morning that you weren't coming and that I would have been sort of ashamed to put you on the floor anyway, etc. Only to find out that wasn't the Plan at all. So NOW he tells me! )
Edit: ut I'm totally cool with it, and all. I know you guys will have fun! Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
here is my plan for friday.
Meet at my apt between 12-12:30. go out to grab lunch.
Joldo, are you interested in meeting us for lunch? old lady olivia may be there?
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Right, I might be cancelling. I'll try to make WenchCon. But on Friday, I have, naturally, school, and after that practice for West Side Story. Saturday's choreography work, so I'd only be able to show up later in the day.
If I can't come, y'all make absolutely sure to have a lot of fun without me.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
Ben, please email me your address so i can mapquest it tomorrow morning.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
ok, well nerdfest came and went and the turnout was not so great. even with only a few people we still managed to have a few good meals together and discuss the more important aspects of life: cereal, video games, movies.
a few of us saw Syriana together and we generally liked it, but wouldnt pay to see it again. so kudos to u Clooney for getting $25 out of us and mildly entertaining us for a couple hours.
Three new things that impressed me with my first real-life contact with other hatrackers were: 1. Ben's extensive movie and emulator/rom collection. 2. Being able to talk about the dorkiest things on the planet at dinner and not have to worry if anyone will understand you / elaborate with you. 3. Even with such a low attendance, i had a great time and would be willing to do it again sometime.
For those of you who came, it was a blast meeting all of you and we had a good time.
For those of you who didnt, well, i guess u will never know what terrible things we said about you. Though said things will surely be taken back if you make an appearance at the next gathering.
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
*pies krynn*
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
So, umm, did anything happen on Saturday?
Posted by Ben (Member # 6117) on :
nope.
Posted by krynn (Member # 524) on :
i woke up. followed ben around kennesaw for 25 min in my car, then went to chik-fil-a.
Posted by Taalcon (Member # 839) on :
Hmm. Sorry I had to bail, but I think my resulting Saturday was significantly more fun *grin*
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), Ben is a psychopath. But he doesn't hurt Hatrackers (although he has been known to use his baby-charming powers to get smaller people to do it for him.) So I wouldn't worry too much. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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