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Title: Bubonacon 07
Post by: Thorgierr on June 18, 2007, 08:06:18 AM

Hi,
You still thinking about Bubonacon in Alburque this year?
Let me know.
Kevin

http://www.bubonicon.com/

Title: Re: Bubonacon 07
Post by: EUOL on June 18, 2007, 08:06:46 PM

Kevin,

Yeah, actually.  Since I have friends there, it's rather tempting to go.

Title: Re: Bubonacon 07
Post by: Spriggan on June 18, 2007, 08:10:27 PM

Why in heaven's name would someone name a convention after the Bubonic plague?  Sheesh, talk about poor taste. What's next AIDSacon?

Title: Re: Bubonacon 07
Post by: Fellfrosch on June 18, 2007, 09:17:14 PM

Malariarama

Title: Re: Bubonacon 07
Post by: Thorgierr on June 19, 2007, 04:25:48 AM

Actually,
It's more along the lines of fair warning. We average around 50 cases a year, and it had one fatality so far this year. It's been a problem here since the Spanish brought it in 400 years ago. Bubonacon is now in its 39th year of operation. And due to the large number of authors who live in New Mexico seems to get more than its fair share of participating guests. This year the guest of honor is Vernor Vinge. And on Saturday there is an event for all the Arch Villains to wear their high end costumes. Y'all are welcome,
Kevin

Quote from: Spriggan on June 18, 2007, 08:10:27 PM

Why in heaven's name would someone name a convention after the Bubonic plague?  Sheesh, talk about poor taste. What's next AIDSacon?