Ser Frank Haven Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Just got back from my journey to The Grove. I talked to four people at the bookstore and then a guy from The Grove's concierge desk, who consulted the security department, and this is what I found out: You are NOT allowed anywhere on Grove property during off-hours. This includes lining up next to Banana Republic. They have a 24 hour security patrol and will kick you out. You ARE allowed on the street, though. Recommended waiting area is at Third and Gillespie. (For reference, Banana Republic is on Gillespie, which is a little street that runs into The Grove.) At around 8 am, the line will be moved inside The Grove to the front of Barnes & Noble. The floor manager would not tell me how many wristbands they're giving out for the event. One of the other employees guessed it's 300 but wasn't sure. There will be regular wristbands and a limited number of "priority" wristbands for B&N members. I'm pretty sure they'll be selling the memberships at the time of giving out wristbands, if you want to go that route. If you don't get a wristband, there will be a standby line. It's up to George how many people he'll sign for beyond the wristbands.Finally, they're expecting a "large turnout" but it didn't sound like they're expecting a lot of people to camp out. My guess is that people will start lining up between 4 and 5, but of course that's pure speculation on my part. I've looked at the transit schedules and I think the earliest I can get back to The Grove by 6:30 or 6:45. If anyone is going earlier and would be willing to save me a spot in line, I would be incredibly grateful.May you save me a spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Just got back from my journey to The Grove. I talked to four people at the bookstore and then a guy from The Grove's concierge desk, who consulted the security department, and this is what I found out:[*] You are NOT allowed anywhere on Grove property during off-hours. This includes lining up next to Banana Republic. They have a 24 hour security patrol and will kick you out.[*] You ARE allowed on the street, though. Recommended waiting area is at Third and Gillespie. (For reference, Banana Republic is on Gillespie, which is a little street that runs into The Grove.) At around 8 am, the line will be moved inside The Grove to the front of Barnes & Noble.Finally, they're expecting a "large turnout" but it didn't sound like they're expecting a lot of people to camp out. My guess is that people will start lining up between 4 and 5, but of course that's pure speculation on my part. I've looked at the transit schedules and I think the earliest I can get back to The Grove by 6:30 or 6:45. If anyone is going earlier and would be willing to save me a spot in line, I would be incredibly grateful.I guess Third & Gillespie is what that guy meant by "next to Banana Republic". Sigh. Thanks for clarifying. I will be arriving at the Grove around 5am (though I'm not sure where to park... hopefully the lot is open?). Find me in line and I'll definitely save you a spot. Beyond blond and glasses, I'm not sure how to identify myself. I'm 35, I may be reading a book on privateering, and I may bring a little purple chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskrit Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I guess Third & Gillespie is what that guy meant by "next to Banana Republic". Sigh. Thanks for clarifying. I will be arriving at the Grove around 5am (though I'm not sure where to park... hopefully the lot is open?). Find me in line and I'll definitely save you a spot. Beyond blond and glasses, I'm not sure how to identify myself. I'm 35, I may be reading a book on privateering, and I may bring a little purple chair.Ah, I didn't think to ask about parking! Sorry about that. I'll definitely look for you, thanks very much. Ser Frank Haven--Just look for me when you get there. Looking forward to meeting some of you! Oh, and I'm only on the third chapter of ADWD, so please count me in for that non-spoiler table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Frank Haven Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ah, I didn't think to ask about parking! Sorry about that. I'll definitely look for you, thanks very much. Ser Frank Haven--Just look for me when you get there. Looking forward to meeting some of you! Oh, and I'm only on the third chapter of ADWD, so please count me in for that non-spoiler table.My twitter is @red_blaster either way I'm the heavy set 19 year old with glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telisiane Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Oh and I'm about 200 pages from the end. I've been really pacing myself...read a chapter, sit and think on it awhile, lol. So save me a seat at the non-spoiler table.I can't pace myself. I just want to devour the whole thing! Luckily, life keeps intruding on my reading time and so I am about 700 pages in. I also stared at it for a week or so while I finished re-reading AFFC. I think was happiest then -- when I knew I had the whole book ahead of me and I could start it at any time! How sad is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venardhi Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I may have a spare wristband if anyone gets there after they've run out. Working for BN has its occasional perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojan Dynasty Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I may have a spare wristband if anyone gets there after they've run out. Working for BN has its occasional perks.I'll buy it off you for a hundred bucks. Cant make the morning but really want to get my books signed. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskrit Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Leaving momentarily, should be at the Grove around 6:45. I'll be the one looking like her hamster (Loras) just died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hope this doesn't post twice. At grove, parked in lot no problem. Sitting on farmers market bench-- technically off property. Trying to keep eye on b&n, desperate for coffee. Guard said could line up at 630. We'll see. Ponytail, glasses, jeans, boots. Find me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Tiny group has been herded to official waiting area outside of American Girl store. Oh the indignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Muskrit found me and Jordan came by, too. 7ish, not many people yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Went by there a while ago (as hedgerow said!) and there was only a handful of people. It is early though. I'll be back in around 45 minutes or so. Have we decided where to go after yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokisnow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Got here around 845 about 80 people ahead of me in line, another (wenty to thirty behind me now. Mostly new readers near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I got two wristbands if someone wants to claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgernon Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Leaving momentarily, should be at the Grove around 6:45. I'll be the one looking lille her hamster (Loras) just died .That is horrible :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Just got mine. Waited 30 min, got there at 9.I am group b, and the guy said i'd see George at 6:30 so doesn't seem like a big. Crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I am group b, and the guy said i'd see George at 6:30 so doesn't seem like a big. Crowd.I thought the signing didn't start until 7? I'm baffled by the tiny crowd. Seemed like maybe 50 to 100 people while I was there. I wonder if people don't know the event is wristbanded or if LA just sucks. I suppose they're not mutually exclusive. In any case, had a lot of fun chatting book love and casting in line.If no one claims the second wristband, I'm giving it to my friend Eleanor. Hope to see lots of people at cocktails at the Whisper. At 8? 9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I am group b, and the guy said i'd see George at 6:30 so doesn't seem like a big. Crowd.Same here! I looked for you in line but don't think I spotted you. Was right behind the 80 cut too. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokisnow Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm amazed at a turnout that 100-150 people were there at opening just to get wristbands, it's going to be nuts today.I asked about priority wristbands, the guy said there were only twenty silver priority wristbands for BN members. TWENTY! are they nuts? They should have 100 at least. They were already gone, of course, by the time I got my wristband, generic pink, B group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aghrivaine Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Jeebus. I can't even leave until about 5pm, is it even worth it? My name's in the dang dedication page, for monkey's sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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