Sophelia Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Anyone going? It's like a mini-worldcon - similar format, fewer people. No GRRM alas, but if any other BwBers are there we could still raise a toast to him I think I'm going to go - it takes place over the Easter weekend and costs £55 plus hotel stay. Link here. Guests of honour are: China Mieville, Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee and Charlie Stross. *excited* Edited to add link/spelling correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peadar Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I'm seriously thinking of going to this myself. Some great guests you've mentioned there -- all authors I read regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barry Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I live about four miles away so I guess I could be persuaded to drag my bones there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakalwe7 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hmmm that's actually seriously tempting. We were hoping to get down to London at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I could be tempted. Will have to serriously consider this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I got asked if I was interested in appearing on some panels at this con, but it does look unlikely I'll be able to make it over at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Mongoose Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 This looks like a very good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble thats Stubby Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Is anyone serriosly considering this? and will they be going just one day or Friday-monday? Tickets for all weekend are currently onsale for £55, and for those wanting to stay in the main hotel only tripple rooms are available and some suits. I am considering attending and I am wondering if anyone would like to room share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakalwe7 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Probably only about 25% chance atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaldanya Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hmm, what with Galway and Denver, I'm not sure that I'll be able to make it. I'll know nearer the time. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Tanith Lee! Kewl. Jesus, my diary is already looking a bit packed for Spring as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunhallym Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Well, since it seems I can't make it for Galway, I'll perhaps try this one. Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 This looks interesting. Gotta have to go somewhere this Easter, and unless I'm going somewhere else with a friend of mine, I might just end up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophelia Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Is anyone serriosly considering this? and will they be going just one day or Friday-monday? Tickets for all weekend are currently onsale for £55, and for those wanting to stay in the main hotel only tripple rooms are available and some suits. I am considering attending and I am wondering if anyone would like to room share I am definitely going to attend (barring major disaster) and plan to stay Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night. I was waiting to see if they found a second cheaper overflow hotel, but now I can't find out where they mentioned that possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Looks like I'm going to spend my Easter vacation in London (Thursday to Monday). I'm likely to get a membership for the Eastercon, but I'm still not sure whether I would get a hotel at Heathrow or one in Central London. For those more familiar with London transport, would it be much hazzle to get to and from Heathrow from London? I guess it depends on how many from here show up as the main problem would most likely be getting to London late at night. (That is how much late night partying will be going on.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barry Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 About an hour and a bit from Central London to Heathrow by tube, length of bit depending upon where you are. Less if you are near Paddington as two trains run from there, a slower cheaper one and an expensive 15 minute Express service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Just booked a room at Heathrow. A bit cheaper than staying in central London. ETA: Looking at the member list, I noticed that Joe Abercrombie just bought a membership. I guess he knew he had to come as soon as he heard that I might show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoë Sumra Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hadn't noticed this before but am very, very tempted, as I live no more than three quarters of an hour away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isis Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 ETA: Looking at the member list, I noticed that Joe Abercrombie just bought a membership. I guess he knew he had to come as soon as he heard that I might show up.I think it's his Denver substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman of the North Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nah, doesn't sound plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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