Author Topic: DLCon 7: Florida (Read 12907 times)

Veryslightlymad · « **Reply #50 on:** November 22, 2011, 08:07:38 PM »

Can you add me to the Universal list? I kind of wanted to spend additional time in Florida anyhow. I may as well go Whole-Hog.

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #51 on:** December 02, 2011, 01:41:02 AM »

Howdy all you international people who are arriving early. Something's come up that I have to address. My friend Peter's wedding is apparantly dropping on May 26th. If it were literally anyone else's wedding, sans maybe Andrew's, I'd just flat out skip it. Such is not the case here. Luckily, we're still very far in advance that we can plan for stuff like this. Sorry to put everyone out

Can I take stock of when the international people/those coming super early were hoping to arrive?

Jo'ou Ranbu · « **Reply #52 on:** December 02, 2011, 01:43:15 AM »

I'm planning to come like on June 3rd, and any day earlier is a flat out impossibility, since I already scheduled my June vacation time. Unless you spend a week at his wedding, I doubt that'll be a problem.

Grefter · « **Reply #53 on:** December 02, 2011, 06:40:31 AM »

So no ability to have DOUBLE BIRTHDAY trip then. That is cool mang. Grats to Peter as well.

Scar · « **Reply #54 on:** December 03, 2011, 03:55:51 PM »

Wait...I am so there!

I live an hour away I could easily make it down whenever people are showing up.

I've been waiting for a Florida DLCON, I'm surprised no one informed me about this!

I'm as giddy as a school girl, I could squeal!

Ok, not really, but hey...I get to meet you fuckers.

That. Should. Be. Interesting.

I would love to play some smash bros with you all....perhaps even the drinking game I created for it...

edit: Do you know if there is any Marriotts close by? Not exactly sure if I can do this, but my gf works at one and I could maybe possibly get a nice chunk of the room taken out with her help.

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #55 on:** December 07, 2011, 05:44:51 PM »

Not really, though I'll do an expanded search for one. The closest hotels are on the first page post.

EDIT: There are in fact two by the highway. A Residence Inn and a Springhill Suites. Roughly 10-15 minute drive away.

Lady Door · « **Reply #56 on:** December 07, 2011, 09:28:09 PM »

So there's a not-insignificant chance that Andrew and I will end up spending 10 days in England, then flying directly to Florida for DLCon, and then flying back home to Oakland. Given that, we're going to want to find REALLY cheap housing. I'm up for sharing a vacation home near Soppy's place if anyone else wants to join in on that action. Tentative dates would be 6/5-6/12 (full week, though Andy and I would probably leave Sunday or Monday).

FWIW, the research I've done says we could probably expect to spend $70-100 per person for 8 people to share a 4 bedroom house for 1 week.

Anyone up for that?

Grefter · « **Reply #57 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:12:22 AM »

Soppy IMO we join them there for awesome party house. Give Gate a bat and orders to keep peace as he sees sit. Best of all worlds.

Monkeyfinger · « **Reply #58 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:24:52 AM »

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #59 on:** December 09, 2011, 07:54:46 PM »

Quote from: Lady Door on December 07, 2011, 09:28:09 PM

So there's a not-insignificant chance that Andrew and I will end up spending 10 days in England, then flying directly to Florida for DLCon, and then flying back home to Oakland. Given that, we're going to want to find REALLY cheap housing. I'm up for sharing a vacation home near Soppy's place if anyone else wants to join in on that action. Tentative dates would be 6/5-6/12 (full week, though Andy and I would probably leave Sunday or Monday).

FWIW, the research I've done says we could probably expect to spend $70-100 per person for 8 people to share a 4 bedroom house for 1 week.

Anyone up for that?

If that's an issue, I can probably host you guys again. I've got the space.

Nitori · « **Reply #60 on:** December 25, 2011, 08:52:12 PM »

literally confirmed, doing universal

Meeplelard · « **Reply #61 on:** January 02, 2012, 04:03:10 PM »

Lodging thing I thought I'd bring up; this is a good thing mind, so don't get worried!

My mother offered that if anyone wants to say late/early, she'd let me use one of their timeshares down there, and hold a few people there. I wouldn't say this is an insured thing and assume its being done, and it'll only be done for me + 3-4 other people (they can only hold so many people), but thought I'd toss the idea out now when there's still a good deal of time before the Con.

Don't start calling spots in it yet, but thought I'd mention it so Soppy could make note of it or something, as an added factor that could help.

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #62 on:** January 07, 2012, 06:33:27 PM »

Alright, now that the rotational schedules are out for 2012-2013, I know I can make it. Not coming for Universal. Not planning on renting a car unless we need it desperately (looks like we won't). Up for a vacation house, but am fine with a hotel as well.

Not going to buy tickets until late March/early April, so I'll let you know when!

...and man. I'm going to St. John at the end of May, coming back for 3 days, then going to Florida. I'll need to go to Alaska to make up for this.

Eternal248 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 07, 2012, 06:40:24 PM »

No guarantees I'll be able to make it due to money issues, but I'll try to make it for the Con and the Universal trip. Keep your fingers crossed!

Idun · « **Reply #64 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:34:43 PM »

Confirmed.

Itinerary:
Edit* DirectAir.

Arriving - #D1 - 6005, Day June 3 to SFB via Worcester @ 5:15PM
Returning - #D1 - 6004, Day June 10 to Worcester via SFB @ 10:45AM

Scar · « **Reply #65 on:** January 21, 2012, 09:39:20 PM »

So, I don't care where I end up. I can pay for room and board easily enough. What I'd like to know is what is the exact plan? I've never met any of you and I'd like to have a good idea as to what I am getting myself into!

Looking forward to this!

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #66 on:** January 21, 2012, 10:01:56 PM »

Quote from: Scar on January 21, 2012, 09:39:20 PM

So, I don't care where I end up. I can pay for room and board easily enough. What I'd like to know is what is the exact plan? I've never met any of you and I'd like to have a good idea as to what I am getting myself into!

Looking forward to this!

Best way to get an idea is to read the past con topics, both the planning and post-con ones.

Also, meant to bump this anyway to remind people to start getting affairs in order, as this one is a almost a month earlier than the previous one.

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #67 on:** January 24, 2012, 02:13:48 AM »

Quote from: Scar on January 21, 2012, 09:39:20 PM

So, I don't care where I end up. I can pay for room and board easily enough. What I'd like to know is what is the exact plan? I've never met any of you and I'd like to have a good idea as to what I am getting myself into!

Looking forward to this!

Stay away from us. Associating with us is a recipe for disaster.

Scar · « **Reply #68 on:** January 24, 2012, 09:35:00 PM »

I just wanted to confirm the dates are correct so I can take off from work.

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #69 on:** January 25, 2012, 12:03:59 AM »

You could have confirmed that by reading the topic or the first post, but yes, the dates are set at this point.

Scar · « **Reply #70 on:** January 26, 2012, 03:13:03 AM »

Never hurts to be extra sure, now does it?

edit: So, here's some more questions. Seeing as I am a relative newcomer (to the Con scene at least), is it going to be hard..or strange for me to get a room with people or should I look to book my own room?

Do I need to bring anything? I do live an hour away from O-town, so if need be we could use my car to shuttle people. I'd love to help in any way possible and I can even get in town as early as Wed night if you need.

Cotigo · « **Reply #71 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:26:31 PM »

Scar, even I am usually able to find a room with other people, so I really wouldn't worry about it too much.

Just bring your gaping asshole, 3 grams of coke, and a desire to party.

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #72 on:** January 28, 2012, 05:53:17 PM »

Quote from: Scar on January 26, 2012, 03:13:03 AM

Never hurts to be extra sure, now does it?

edit: So, here's some more questions. Seeing as I am a relative newcomer (to the Con scene at least), is it going to be hard..or strange for me to get a room with people or should I look to book my own room?

Do I need to bring anything? I do live an hour away from O-town, so if need be we could use my car to shuttle people. I'd love to help in any way possible and I can even get in town as early as Wed night if you need.

If you're willing to ferry people around, that'll be a big help. It's really up to you if you want to join in someone else's room or get your own (keep in mind it's best for all to invite others into your room to split costs). Though the latter would probably help everyone involved if you can get a discount at Marriotts.

Also, if you're going to Universal I'd recommend coming up sometime Tuesday if possible. We're leaving early in the morning to get there when Islands of Adventure opens and all possible cars would be appeciated. I plan on housing the Universal peeps for those days, so just plan on the hotel being the con dates (Wed/Thurs-whenever you're leaving).

Idun · « **Reply #73 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:26:09 AM »

Mmm, so because UPS is fucking horrible, and a taxi roundtrip cost $$$ to pick up packages at a warehouse, I joined Zipcar. University students at BU get an annual membership for 15 dollars / year, and I have full insurance ($90 a year). So. Should we need a car, an extra car, whatever, I can rent a zipcar anytime they're available. For a day, it's about 70 bucks, which isn't bad since they provide a credit card for all gas. Just sayin'. I also drive vewwy vewwy safely.

Cotigo · « **Reply #74 on:** February 05, 2012, 02:17:30 PM »

A woman driving! Next you'll be telling me they can vote.

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Author Topic: DLCon 7: Florida (Read 12907 times)

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