Arlingzen Bill Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Let me remind people to NOT contact the hotel in regards to this event. This is pushing the limits on what is allowed outside of the meeting rooms. Someone asked about additional function space for this event. Never contact a convention's hotel directly without the permission of the convention staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Let me remind people to NOT contact the hotel in regards to this event. This is pushing the limits on what is allowed outside of the meeting rooms. Someone asked about additional function space for this event. Never contact a convention's hotel directly without the permission of the convention staff.Quoting this for truth.DO NOT CONTACT THE HOTEL.The convention committee exists for a reason: they negotiate all things with the hotel, and act as a liaison between fan groups such as ours and the hotel management. These structures are in place for a reason. If you have a question, ask it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naz Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hey, I've got a question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 YESNO MAYBESO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Also, I updated the OP. Quick version: I won't be publishing the lists of Piggy Piggy and House Bannister until I can corroborate a couple of things. That should take two or three days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Stark Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Michelle, I'll be bringing some hard cider. We can make Bee Stings!Excellent, I've never had one before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAx Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Excellent, I've never had one before!Essentially a 50/50 mix of the two, adjusted to personal taste. The goal is to simultaneously lower the mead's sweetness while raising the cider's ABV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Update in the OP. I've created the list of those who have seats and those who will be chilling with us in House Bannister. If you cannot make it to the dinner, please let me know ASAP so I can give your seat(s) to someone else. We will be having a pre-dinner mixer -- 5-5:30pm. Everyone on both lists are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Dang it I'm jealous. I have to go to a wedding for a good friend. Y'all are going to be having fun. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAx Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 First, massive ups to Xray for list organization and management and all the other shit that makes being a Baroness so damn Baroness-y.Props to Arlingzen Bill, Mr. X, MercChef, and all the other contributors to the project, too. I am assuming that, all talk about pigs' heads in stairwells aside, those in House Bannister will want to eat something, if only to provide a solid base for later absorption of alcohol. A group that size -- I count nineteen on XRay's list -- will face some challenges in getting table space in a timely manner, especially on a weekend night, without some advance planning. Looking at the hotel web site, I note that the hotel restaurant -- which, while not the most stunning food in the universe, does have the shining advantage of convenience -- "...features a superb private dining room, ideal for gatherings of up to 20 persons, formal or casual." So, let me toss out the following questions for the Bannisters:1) Is a group dinner on Friday of interest?2) If so, where? If the notion of the private room in the hotel restaurant doesn't appeal, there are other options within reasonable walking distance. Most are chains (Chipotle, Panera, etc.), but there is a Dogfish Head Alehouse 1/2 mile away, a lot of Indian food, and a branch of local classic The Silver Diner. Bill, is this the space in which you're doing the pig dinner? If not, what are the mechanics for booking this room for Friday night should we want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lany Freelove Cassandra Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Dang it I'm jealous. I have to go to a wedding for a good friend. Y'all are going to be having fun. :P I wish you were going to be there too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Should the hotel not be feasible, Dogfish Head Ale House is only minutes away. http://goo.gl/maps/gZxeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Dogfish Head Ale House is an excellent choice. ETA: I'm officially deputizing DaveAx regarding the Friday House Bannister dinner. I will not be able to join -- I'll need to stick around the hotel (and probably just forage for dinner) to make sure everything goes smoothly there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAx Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Dogfish Head is a fine choice indeed. The one concern I have w/going offsite, even a place that close, is that there is a GRRM event at 8 PM, and I'd hate to see any dinner complications at an offsite location keep people from making that on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 That's a good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. X Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 At any rate, Dogfish Head will be close by all weekend. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAx Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Arlingzen Bill is checking with the hotel as to the availability of the dining room. We should know one way or t'other by early next week. At that point, we can pick up the discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks for all the work X-Ray! And Dave for now organising us Bannisters! And everyone else involved. I'm impressed that there is a special guest and Stego! :p Although Mercenary Chef is not attending his own shindig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 MC won't be a seated party for the event. He'll be preparing, and serving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Lady Ashalind Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I wish we could all just squeeze in the room together. Thank you to everyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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