Regina Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 This post and your previous post are why I adore you. :love: But other travel plans for next year do not permit San Antonio. :( Awww, right back at you, hon. :grouphug: :love:And I am very sad you won't be in San Antonio. A mere smiley does not convey how much I am pouting about this.The riverwalk looks pretty badass. Maybe we can have a BwB drunken party boat party one night. We just aren't going to be happy unless one of us ends up in the river, are we? *hopes for balance, coordination and plenty of luck for all BWBattending* ;) ETA: Also, Mandy, it is awesome that you are going to do recon! This will be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angalin Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I was fully reimbursed for my Membership at Renovention. The check came in February and was completely unexpected.Like Ser Scot, I got my membership cost fully reimbursed due to my volunteering time after Renovation. I think it comes down to how much money the people running the con have left at the end. I think they aren't trying to make a profit so they divide what is left up at the end.Useful to know. Thanks, both of you!Awww, right back at you, hon. :grouphug: :love:And I am very sad you won't be in San Antonio. A mere smiley does not convey how much I am pouting about this.If the current plans don't pan out, I'll think about San Antonio, but can't promise anything. We'll send each other postcards, how's that? :grouphug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfTinyKittens Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Meh it's not a real river, it's supposedly only like 4 feet deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Ah, good to know about the river! In that case, everyone can carry on with their plans for drunken mayhem! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf2375 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'll definitely be looking for a roommate situation for the convention, even being able to drive to San Antonio from Austin since the hotels are so damned expensive. We can totally fit 4 people into one room to cut down costs, though.From the con site: "San Antonio Marriott River Walkhttp://www.lonestarc...rriott.jpg[/img]The River Walk hotel is located in the heart of Downtown San Antonio near the top area attractions. The Marriott San Antonio River Walk has an ideal location next to the San Antonio Convention Center. The hotel's balconies feature some of the finest views of the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas."I'm envisioning me and my store-bought liquor and mixers having dranks out on the hotel's balconies. I may have to check out these hotels for recon before deciding where I book.Mandy - since you are in Texas you're officially appointed "area knowledge expert" and responsible for Recon. Or not - but I have a question anyway. From what I have seen there are a butt ton of hotels in the area, but none associated to the Convention center - anyone know if it is expected that one of the two hotels listed will be the "con hotel" or would another one be ID'd as that later? Can't make reservations yet, but my wife and I might be able to make use of a timeshare that is next to the center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I think they will designate a party hotel later (January?), and the other will just have prefered con rates, after which you can book the hotel. All the other hotels in the area are bookable right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yep. The hotels that will offer convention rates do not open up those blocks for booking until January. We'll be in touch with the concom to figure out which of the two hotels in the party hotel as well. And no, none of the official convention hotels is next to the convention center. Denver had a similar -- the party hotel was a couple of blocks away from the convention center. There were hotels closer to the convention center (GoN, CoC, daj and a few others stayed in that one) and we usually ended up in the bar of that one for informal meetups during non-party times. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 It was the same in Melbourne - there was a hotel next to the convention centre, which had a decent coffee shop in which people could meet, and the party (or should that be "party"?) hotel was the other side of the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf2375 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Yep. The hotels that will offer convention rates do not open up those blocks for booking until January. We'll be in touch with the concom to figure out which of the two hotels in the party hotel as well. And no, none of the official convention hotels is next to the convention center. Denver had a similar -- the party hotel was a couple of blocks away from the convention center. There were hotels closer to the convention center (GoN, CoC, daj and a few others stayed in that one) and we usually ended up in the bar of that one for informal meetups during non-party times. :)Okie dokie. Reason I was asking is because my wife and I might be able to get a timeshare that is right next to the center - was thinking exactly what you said above, might be able to use it as "homebase" and not be kicked for being complete vagrants. Unless of course Coco goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maester Lupo Nero Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I will hopefully be able to attend. I currently am stationed about 3 hours away but will be moving to Oklahoma City in January. My wife's family is in San Antonio and we go there about once a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I have my voucher for my flight for next year. :)The one good thing about my tortured trip home this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I just booked my flights to the states for next year. Looking forward to seeing Texas :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I just booked my flights to the states for next year. Looking forward to seeing Texas :)Best news of the day! :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I just booked my flights to the states for next year. Looking forward to seeing Texas :)Awesome news! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 :grouphug:Best news of the day! :love:I'll also be in New York in about 4 weeks, 8-14 December. Coming up really fast! Hope you guys are free for beers sometime :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I'll also be in New York in about 4 weeks, 8-14 December. Coming up really fast! Hope you guys are free for beers sometime :)Excellent! We'll be in town, so beers should not be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the maid of woodlynne Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'll definitely be there with you fine folks at LoneStar Con. I cannot wait - this will be my first Worldcon and I am beyond excited. \m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Aww, it's always nice to see someone attend their first Worldcon. You should love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pierre Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 The Attending Membership prices are at $170 until December 3rd as a 'holiday price'.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuellar Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Nice, probably will buy my membership this week and get my flight booked!Flight price was a little crappy. Anyone have recommendations on waiting to book a flight for rates to drop at T-minus 6 months or just doing it now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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