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2005 Con Thread #2
« on: April 30, 2005, 06:39:02 PM »
Okay, folks.  It's time to make a decision on which con to attend.  

From what I've read, and from what people have said, I think that Cascadiacon--the Nasfic in Seattle--is the best choice this year.  I've checked out the programming, and it looks like it has something for everyone.  At least three major editors for those who are looking to make contacts, a decent smattering of authors, and good fan content for those interested in anime/media sorts of things.

I've put in a request to see if they'll put me on panels.  If they will, then that will firm things up for me personally.  I was also talking to Kije and Morag last night, and it seems that Seattle is within driving distance, for those who would be interested in that approach.  In the case of 4-people to car, it would only cost about $30 to drive there and back.  (But you'd be in the car around twelve hours each way.)

Like last year, I'll be getting a room at the con hotel, and would appreciate splitting the bill four ways, so would be looking for three roommates.  (Married couples or single guys.)

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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2005, 10:24:14 PM »
Morag moved to Seattle?
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2005, 10:31:13 PM »
Okay, um...I just signed up, after deciding that traveling to one major convention this year was more important than...going home for any holidays... Today is the last day at the $95 price, so I went ahead and paid. If we decide the budget can handle it, Karen may come as well, but we're not sure yet. I or we would definitely want to crash/share with someone.

Next year Worldcon 2006 is in Anaheim, and we are currently living in Anaheim. (I, in fact, am already preregistered.) We have various amounts of floorspace and one spare bed and a long couch you can actually stretch out on, so we could accommodate various people crashing in our place for the weekend.

Now...Stacy is moving to Seattle, but I haven't heard that her living arrangements had any certainty yet, but umm...
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2005, 02:09:54 AM »
Yeah, what is this with me always living in a con city? Yay! People come visit me! :)

When is Cascadia Con? Oh, just googled it--Labor Day weekend again. Yup, I'll definitely be living in the area by then. I will know by next week (meaning after the 7th) or the week after where I'll be living. At this point it's a tossup between Seattle and Bellevue. I'm leaning toward Seattle, but won't really know till I get there. Sounds like there might be some nice places with openings. I'm going to be looking for either a place with just one roommate or a one-bedroom (I'm even looking at a cheap 2-bedroom in Renton, near work, but I doubt it'd work on a number of other levels, mainly location for church/social life).

Anyway, that means that either way, I'll have at least a bit of space for people to crash on the living room floor or couch (and fewer roommates to worry about), and may be close or may be within a 20-minute drive. I'll know within a few weeks and will let you know, location-wise. Either way, as usual, people are welcome to stay. I know EUOL prefers hotels, but anyone else who's looking to save some money is welcome. Also, I'll invite everyone now to a dinner/movie/hangout at my place on a night to be determined.

I'm wondering what kind of presence Wizards will have at this. I'm thinking I could probably go to represent Wizards. Or at least, I have a feeling that if I asked, they'd let me be a part of the contingent, because they basically feel that if you want to do something, go for it. Either way, I've missed the cheapo deadline, so I think I'll wait and see what kind of involvement I might be able to have through work.
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2005, 12:30:15 PM »
Well, if you do something like host a Wizards industry panel where you announce stuff coming up in your YA line, then...WC might comp your registration...
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2005, 09:52:33 AM »
Stacer's just moving whereever the big convention is going to be that year. I've figured out her plan.

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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2005, 11:52:18 AM »
If I can drive there and stay for free at Stacer's place, I might do it. Man, I'm cheap.
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2005, 03:14:20 PM »
Well, my husband is at least considering it. I really want to travel up and see Stacer, and since another friend will be moving to Seattle this summer, it makes a lot of sense. I will keep bugging him.
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2005, 03:21:23 PM »
This all seems so lucrative. I think I may have to indulge myself and partake in this most minstrel of events. I will see.
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2005, 03:59:33 PM »
Izzy, no matter whether it's for the con or just for fun some other time, I want to you come visit!
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2005, 04:35:28 PM »
Cool!! Me too!! Now I just have to figure out how Mathias is supposed to have a good time too. . . .
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2005, 11:13:01 PM »
I'm confirmed for panels, so things look like a go.  I'll be buying my ticket soon.

Fell, Ookla--it's well within the realm of possibility for you two to get on panels.  There are a lot of media-type things happening.  
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2005, 01:07:46 AM »
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Cool!! Me too!! Now I just have to figure out how Mathias is supposed to have a good time too. . . .


Well maybe I can come too, and stacer and I can ooh and ahh over his cuteness.
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2005, 02:00:58 AM »
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Well maybe I can come too, and stacer and I can ooh and ahh over his cuteness.


Perfect. I'm there.
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Re: 2005 Con Thread #2
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2005, 11:54:31 AM »
Panels, huh? Because everyone wants to hear what an unpublished wannabe has to say. Unless it's about editing or gaming, in which case I could speak with some modicum of professional authority.
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