LugaJetboyGirl Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I like the idea of a party train. *rubs hands together gleefully* Hell, MichaelJonSnow is already talking of chartering a plane for Melbourne. Dracarys has agreed to act as a stewardess in his Storm Trooper costume. Wouldn't want to miss that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 hmm Gaiman and a 5 hour drive away... *has to think about it* :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edda van Heefmstra Ruston Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Definitely planning on it, but as always I'll have to see how work is going. Besides, I *like* conbirthday, so how could I say no? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagathai Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm so far down with this con, it's actually up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Yagathai' post='1477542' date='Aug 12 2008, 20.47']I'm so far down with this con, it's actually up.[/quote] Glad you are excited by the con. :uhoh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seajaye Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 This sounds like so much fun! You guys are a trip. I was reading about the Denver con (bummed that I missed that one) and I am going to have to go to this next one. Anyone able to help a girl out in terms of planning something like this? What do I plan for? Other than a ridiculously good time of course :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Seajaye' post='1477573' date='Aug 12 2008, 21.44']This sounds like so much fun! You guys are a trip. I was reading about the Denver con (bummed that I missed that one) and I am going to have to go to this next one. Anyone able to help a girl out in terms of planning something like this? What do I plan for? Other than a ridiculously good time of course :)[/quote] Nothing to plan, other than a costume (if that is your thing) and when you'll arrive. Oh, and maybe figure out what panels you want to see once the schedule is out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seajaye Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Xray the Enforcer' post='1477582' date='Aug 12 2008, 20.53']Nothing to plan, other than a costume (if that is your thing) and when you'll arrive. Oh, and maybe figure out what panels you want to see once the schedule is out. :)[/quote] Great! And how much does one of these set you back in terms of the big green? What would an average budget be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jon Snow Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Put me down as a definite maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkess Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Seajaye' post='1477573' date='Aug 12 2008, 21.44']This sounds like so much fun! You guys are a trip. I was reading about the Denver con (bummed that I missed that one) and I am going to have to go to this next one. Anyone able to help a girl out in terms of planning something like this? What do I plan for? Other than a ridiculously good time of course :)[/quote] :cheers: Yay Iowa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Seajaye' post='1477593' date='Aug 12 2008, 22.08']Great! And how much does one of these set you back in terms of the big green? What would an average budget be?[/quote] So, con membership is around $120-$150US. Hotels -- good question. Try to get a roomie or two, and split the cost. Most rooms will be around $130US per night. Then there's food (you can go budget on that and keep food in your room, but save enough for one night dinner with the people), and then there's the $30 BwB fee. Basically, the fixed costs are con membership (unless you do a one-day pass), room and BwB party fund. All else really depends on how you want to spend. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord O' Bones Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Lord of Oop North' post='1477098' date='Aug 12 2008, 11.53']I thought I saw Shryke post that he is planning on moving to Sin City, so he doesn't have an excuse either.[/quote] He's moving to Windsor? [quote name='Bronn Stone' post='1477425' date='Aug 12 2008, 15.47']Anyone who feels that way obviously underestimates you[color="#000000"]r wine cellar[/color][/quote] And his grill-fu. WTF happened to the end of that quote? Weird. Anyway, it looks like a flight to Montreal would run me $900 whereas a flight to NYC would be around $400. :o Montreal is somewhere in Canada right? It hasn't been moved to Iceland or anything? Looks like if I go, I'll be on the party train too. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Xray the Enforcer' post='1477600' date='Aug 12 2008, 22.15']So, con membership is around $120-$150US.[/quote] According to the Montreal WorldCon [url="http://www.anticipationsf.ca/English/Membership"]page[/url], membership is $215 (US dollars). The hotel rates that the con have gotten range from $47 to $199 (Canadian dollars), with the low end prices being special arrangements for students and the high end ones being swanky suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Mr. X' post='1477611' date='Aug 12 2008, 22.28']According to the Montreal WorldCon [url="http://www.anticipationsf.ca/English/Membership"]page[/url], membership is $215 (US dollars).[/quote] Jesus shit, I am going to have to turn a lot of tricks to pay that fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsherds Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Looking briefly, I couldn't figure out what hotels nearby would be used for the Con, but there is Hyatt regency 2 blocks away. :D Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beniowa Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm a definite maybe for this con as well. I'd love to see the BwB take over a train. :pirate: Welcome to the board Seajaye :cheers: Always nice to have Iowans on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filippa Eilhart Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote]Canada has abolished visas for Polish citizens, robbing me from the pretext not to go, so I certainly hope to be there.[/quote] only if you have a biometric passport. :angry: do you have a biometric pasport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalThor Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 As mentioned by the wife, we're hoping. Though the Party Train[sup]tm[/sup] idea sounds excellent I'm wondering how many non-American people are going to baffle Customs and Immigration by flying to NY, riding out the next day on a train and returning... Surely this happens, yes? [mutters about my draconian Immigration people...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='dalThor' post='1477757' date='Aug 13 2008, 04.00']As mentioned by the wife, we're hoping. Though the Party Train[sup]tm[/sup] idea sounds excellent I'm wondering how many non-American people are going to baffle Customs and Immigration by flying to NY, riding out the next day on a train and returning... Surely this happens, yes? [mutters about my draconian Immigration people...][/quote] It wouldn't surprise me if this happened a lot. When I went to check the train prices, the rest of this week was all sold out. Unless the Yanks are playing in Montreal, it's a good bet a few people take this option to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zollo Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Balefont' post='1477363' date='Aug 12 2008, 22.57']w00t!!1 Definitely definite (barring a nuclear holocaust or something) because Montreal is only a 7 hour drive. Piece of cake. AND Montreal is only about 1 1/2 hours north of my currently favorite hiking spots - the Adirondacks (Lake Placid). SO, < looks at Joris >, I'm hoping to attach some hiking to the trip for any of you outdoorsy peeps wanting to join in the fun. Lake Placid also has a kick ass brewery - perfect for post-hike bliss. :D[/quote] Yes, I'll probably bring the whole pile of hiking gear, so I am up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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