Xray the Enforcer Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yep, we're hoping to have another Meet&Greet this year on Thursday evening. It's a very efficient way to put faces to names, especially when many BwB activities at cons are rather "accretionary," in that a couple of BwB are hanging around in some public area...and then other BwBers start gathering, and then there are 20 people all headed off to the bar together. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jon Snow Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Just made hotel reservations for all 4 nights. We have an empty double bed and would be looking for room mates. I chose party floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hey MJS -- your other half, is that White Raven (just want to know if I should move that person up into the attending list)? I am having a hell of a time trying to find info in this thread. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beniowa Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I just upgraded my membership so barring a sudden change I should be there. Current plan is to come over Thursday afternoon and leave Sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LacyinTX Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Booked my plane tickets! Arriving Wed Aug 29, leaving Tue Sept 4. Can't wait!!(null) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alytha Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Newbie question concerning Hugo voting: what am I supposed to enter into the little boxes in front of the titles? :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebus Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I will be at Worldcon this year, hope to see as many of the Aussiecon people I met as possible.That is all for now.Jebus be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beniowa Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Newbie question concerning Hugo voting: what am I supposed to enter into the little boxes in front of the titles? :idea:Aly, the boxes in front of the titles are for your rankings. So, for instance, if you want to vote ADWD for best novel, you'll put in a "1" as your first choice. Then a "2" for your second choice and so on. Some people only vote on a few and leave the rest blank. I try to give each entry a vote if I can, though to be honest I'm not sure how much difference it makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ithanos Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I will be at Worldcon this year, hope to see as many of the Aussiecon people I met as possible.That is all for now.Jebus be with you.A pleasant surprise. Where've you been Jebus :) If all things go to plan then I'll be attending this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebus Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 My login was screwed up. Good to be back, though I doubt I'll post much, and really looking forward to WorldCon.It'll be great to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 :) (snip)I think by now you can add me to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMountainGoat Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Chicon 7 has just announced [link to press release] Spectacular Opening Under the Stars at the Adler PlanetariumOn Thursday, August 30, Chicon 7 will be taking over the Adler Planetarium for an evening reception for convention members. This exclusive event will run from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., during which time the museum will be closed to the general public.During the reception, Chicon members can view the museum exhibits. In addition, the Grainger Sky Theater will be running the show "The Searcher" every 30 minutes. This show was written by Nick Sagan (son of astronomer Carl Sagan) and follows the story of a visitor from another galaxy as he searches for his lost civilization. It features stunning visualizations of the formation of our universe, the collision of galaxies, a spectacular supernova explosion, and a supermassive black hole. (Seating in the theater is limited, so there will be a $5 charge for admission to this performance.) Weather permitting, the museum will also host a sky-viewing session on its exterior deck, with telescopes and docents provided to members so they can see the wonders waiting in the night sky.Museum campus parking will be available, and shuttle buses will run between the Adler Planetarium and the Hyatt Regency throughout the evening.I first heard the plan for this at SMOFcon in December but we could not say anything because it was dependent on having enough people buying memberships to make the budget work otherwise this would be the first thing cut. So not only great news to hear that this awesome event is going ahead but this is also a really good indicator that there will be a good attendance at Worldcon.Let's hope for clear skies that night and a great evening playing with all the gadgets at the Planetarium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alytha Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Ooohhh that sounds great :wideeyed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smofbabe Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Aly, the boxes in front of the titles are for your rankings. So, for instance, if you want to vote ADWD for best novel, you'll put in a "1" as your first choice. Then a "2" for your second choice and so on. Some people only vote on a few and leave the rest blank. I try to give each entry a vote if I can, though to be honest I'm not sure how much difference it makes.Your preferences do make a difference. If no one wins in the first round, the lowest vote getter is whacked, and the votes are redistributed based on second rankings. It often happens that the person who gets the most votes during the first round isn't the ultimate winner.Here, kitteh explains it all to you :-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smofbabe Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 For those of you who have made your hotel reservations, are you all booking at the Hyatt Regency Chicago? They don't even HAVE A POOOL!! damn...They might not have a pool but those of you who have attended previous Worldcons will be pleased to know that this is the one of the few remaining sites in the country that can host the entire Worldcon under one roof - no hiking to a convention center! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebus Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Anyone know if there's a big event on the Saturday night (1st September)? I've got possible plans to go see a band that night and want to ensure I don't miss anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMountainGoat Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Jebus that will almost certainly be the night of our big party, although that won't really get started till about 10 pm and will roll on till about 6 am so if your gig is early evening you probably won't miss anything much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Once again money dictates that I will not be attending. Business has been slow and I can't really justify spending what I have on myself. So if amyone wants a membership at a discounted rate of $100, PM me. :)Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 :(That's a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alytha Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Oh no :(Couldn't we do a fundraiser thing to allow people who are in a bit of financial trouble to attend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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