Targh Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Upgraded to full membership. Sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAx Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 On 1/28/2016 at 7:08 PM, DaveAx said: Yep, rates are going up this weekend.... And they still have not set up a PayPal (or equivalent) system, despite multiple promises in the past to do so. For those who want to make a dollar-denominated purchase, this is a pain in the ass. [The Holvi system they are using is Euro-focused (which isn't unreasonable in and of itself), but it also asks for more personal info than I'm willing to provide.] Now, I am aware that LonCon had issues with PayPal, and that this is a major factor. But the Helsinki team has known of those issues for well over a year. Despite that, they promised PayPal at the Fannish Inquisition at last year's SMOFCon. They told me last October it would be available "real soon now". As of early this month, they were going to use Stripe instead, and have it available by 17 January. As David Byrne once sang, "I'm still waiting." And all y'all can be damn sure that if it's not available at the time of the rate increase, I will be raising a stink. I am pleased to report that: 1) A Stripe (PayPal-like) payment system is now available. 2) The rate increase has been postponed until 14 February. The combination of which has allowed me to convert to an attending membership this afternoon. Thanks to those who offered to assist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Men Must Rhyme Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 My girlfriend and I just signed up for Helsinki. We went to Loncon and it was amazing, so I'm really glad it's back in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 AMMR, Dublin's got a good shot in 2019. I will probably not be able to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Miss Sunshine Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 On 2/5/2016 at 9:45 AM, All Men Must Rhyme said: My girlfriend and I just signed up for Helsinki. We went to Loncon and it was amazing, so I'm really glad it's back in Europe. That's right, we're going to Helsinki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanCat Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I've bought TitanCat's Cute Boyfriend (Pebble named him, and he's now on the board under that name...) a membership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Ok, I've upgraded my supporting membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Miss Sunshine Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 On 2/14/2016 at 2:11 AM, Fragile Bird said: Ok, I've upgraded my supporting membership. Yessssssss we can't wait to see you again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lessthanluke Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I do still plan on going to this. Won't be buying my membership anytime soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Starting to do some pre-planning for next year. Thinking about doing Moscow for 3 days, St Petersburg for 3 days, then Helsinki for 4 days, taking the train between each. I may add a day later (depends on vacation for my wife), but could chop one of the cities, or switch to other cities in Europe. Never been to any of those 3 cities (but am in London all the time, and going to Paris in 2 months), so any feedback would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaofHodorsfield Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Ditto for me St Petersburg wise. Easy to hop across from Helsinki so looking to go across there. How easy is it to get to Moscow from St. Petersburg? Didn't think of going across there. Might make the faff of a Russian visa worth it if I hop to Moscow as well. I was also looking at doing Talinn and Riga as apparently they're doable daytrips from Helsinki, if people have any feedback on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I think its a 4 hour train ride between St Petersburg and Moscow on the Saspan high speed train, with 10 trains leaving per day. I think its about same time to get from St Petersburg to Helsinki via train as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaofHodorsfield Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 That's not too bad at all. I'd seen bits and bobs about a slower night train between the two cities, but didn't realise their was a higher speed day train as well. Edit: what totally blows is that August is the annual summer vacation for the Bolshoi ballet. Ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 got my membership for this and hoping i can still make it, should be able to...so excited to see everyone again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Since flights open up in 30 days, I'll post random deals from the US to fly over if I spot any. First if you have an AMEX, can get $200 off $1000 or more spending on Delta. Valid through 9/30, so assuming you sign up for the deal, then book flights around the end of September 2016 for August 2017, when the schedule opens up, could be a decent deal. Not sure if gift cards will work (it did last year). Obviously would work for KC as well if you're not booked yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 just quickly checked airbnb, lots of nice cheap rooms available in city centre so that's what i think i shall be doing...super excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Flights booked. Wife and I are a go. Will decide between airbnb and hotel. Tons of airbnb available close to the city center for around $100. Probably way too far out to decide on which hotel or location, but would be good for all the BWB folks to stay near a spot (hotel/airbnb) if someone knows where to stay please let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbigski Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Who else is interested in renting out a BwB house boat? Saw that on the facebook page and its a hell of an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Niiiiiiice. I'm going to start a new thread for Helsinki, so people can start planning in earnest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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