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Lady Door · « **Reply #300 on:** July 19, 2010, 06:09:33 PM »

!!!!

Wow. What a weekend for you.

On another note, this actually is in East Bay, which is far more accessible than North Bay in that it's still served by the BART. It's about 7-8 miles from my apartment. With this in mind, if you guys need help finding things/scoping out the area, etc., this would actually be REALLY easy for me and/or Andy to do! Just let us know.

The tolls still apply, though, and they're sucky. The Bay Bridge, for example: $6 5am-10am and 3pm-7pm Monday through Friday; $4 all other times Monday through Friday; and $5 all day Saturday and Sunday.

Lady Door · « **Reply #301 on:** July 19, 2010, 06:13:13 PM »

Quote from: QuietRain on July 19, 2010, 05:38:07 PM

Well, I think it may be safe to unpanic at this point. My weekend has been one long ulcer-inducing stressfest, but hopefully it's all sorted out now.

THE REALLY BAD: Got an e-mail on Friday from the guy we rented the house from letting me know he'd sold it and wouldn't be able to honor the rental. Panic ensues. He tells me he'll look around for alternative housing and will try to find something. I decide it's better to look on my own and begin searching.

THE BAD: We got the place as early as we did because vacation rentals fill up fast here. All of the answers I got were 'We're full those dates' or 'Sure, but it'll be 3-5k for the rental'. Neither good.

THE NOT SO BAD, HOPEFULLY GOOD: The guy we rented from gets back to me first with a place that's smaller than his, then, when I explain why we need the size, he finds one that's actually a lot bigger. The place also seems to have held a party for 40 earlier in the year so should accomodate us all. Plus it's not going to cost extra. I'm also going to look up hotels as soon as I get an exact address from the owner.

THE SUSPICIOUS: I've asked for the new landlord's contact info so I can get inside and take a look around. Hope to have that today. In the mean time, see below.

CHANGE: This is north bay, so those of us locals in the south bay will either need to stay over or pay tolls going home each night (and don't forget they raised the rates).

http://www.vrbo.com/206270

Quoting this up so it doesn't get lost on the previous page.

QuietRain · « **Reply #302 on:** July 19, 2010, 07:43:37 PM »

*looks up* Whoops, yes East Bay, not North Bay. I blame it being Monday for the error. ^_^

QuietRain · « **Reply #303 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:20:06 PM »

Also, it's been pointed out that a lot of folks are coming in on the 12th. We have the rental house from the 13th-16th, so those coming in a day early may need to secure room with Gate/Me or one of the other local DLers for floor space. As soon as I get a physical address for the rental place, I'll also post up some local hotels for those that want to go in on one together.

Reminder that since this place isn't going to hike the fee, it'll still be $70 per soul staying at the house for the weekend to me (assuming 20 ppl).

Shale · « **Reply #304 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:27:08 PM »

Quote from: QuietRain on July 19, 2010, 08:20:06 PM

Reminder that since this place isn't going to hike the fee, it'll still be $70 per soul staying at the house for the weekend to me (assuming 20 ppl).

Super gets to stay free? What's up with that?

superaielman · « **Reply #305 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:39:13 PM »

Quiet, Dracula. You don't belong in this world.

http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/CrookedKnight/DLCon%203/?action=view&current=IMGP1760.jpg

We have PROOF of your evil.

metroid composite · « **Reply #306 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:49:00 PM »

Quote from: QuietRain on July 19, 2010, 05:38:07 PM

CHANGE: This is north bay, so those of us locals in the south bay will either need to stay over or pay tolls going home each night (and don't forget they raised the rates).

Huh. Well...easier to see some of my old SF friends, at least.

Quote from: QuietRain on July 19, 2010, 07:43:37 PM

*looks up* Whoops, yes East Bay, not North Bay. I blame it being Monday for the error. ^_^

Or...not.

Lady Door · « **Reply #307 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:55:19 PM »

Judging from the description, it's VERY close to the BART station.

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #308 on:** July 19, 2010, 10:18:48 PM »

Quote from: QuietRain on July 19, 2010, 08:20:06 PM

Also, it's been pointed out that a lot of folks are coming in on the 12th. We have the rental house from the 13th-16th, so those coming in a day early may need to secure room with Gate/Me or one of the other local DLers for floor space. As soon as I get a physical address for the rental place, I'll also post up some local hotels for those that want to go in on one together.

Reminder that since this place isn't going to hike the fee, it'll still be $70 per soul staying at the house for the weekend to me (assuming 20 ppl).

Yes...uh...can I stay with you and/or someone else?

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #309 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:04:30 PM »

Speaking of... I had planned to have a job by now to help pay for some of DLCon. That has not materialized and I'm pretty short on cash. If Gate/Jenna or Andy/Ash have the room and are going to be using their apartment instead of the house, is it possible that I can crash there instead? This would include my arrival on the 12th and departure on the 17th (at noon).

EDIT: That isn't to say I wouldn't be able to swing the house if necessary, or that I wouldn't be able to contribute at least something to the people putting me up.

Lady Door · « **Reply #310 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:13:34 PM »

Okay!

Andy and I may have floor space available if it's really necessary. I will stress that it's definitely, literally floor space, and you'll also be sharing the apartment with AT LEAST four other people.

That said, Andy and I are also looking into some other options (including so-cheap-we'll-just-pay-for-it hotel rooms and co-habitating two apartments as we work on moving into a new one). None of that is even remotely final, and I only mention it to let people know that it's POSSIBLE we have more palatable options.

I'll have more details about all this in the next week or two.

NOTE: If not having space is going to make the difference between coming and not coming, let me know! We can talk about it. I'm more than happy to share space -- just not so sure how happy the other nine billion people in that same space feel about it. ;)

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #311 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:38:24 PM »

Floor is fine - hell, a broom closet works for me too.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #312 on:** July 20, 2010, 05:53:59 AM »

*shrugs* Well, Chiaki and I will be staying with Andy and Ash for like 2 weeks, sharing some floor for a night or two doesn't bother me.

I promise not to molest anyone in their sleep.

Hunter Sopko · « **Reply #313 on:** July 20, 2010, 06:59:44 AM »

Quote from: DjinnAndTonic on July 20, 2010, 05:53:59 AM

I promise not to molest anyone in their sleep.

Saving it for when they're awake, eh?

Cmdr_King · « **Reply #314 on:** July 20, 2010, 07:09:56 AM »

Djinn would always wake someone up before molesting them; it's no fun if they don't enjoy it.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #315 on:** July 20, 2010, 04:26:01 PM »

Finally, someone who understands the -real- me.

QuietRain · « **Reply #316 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:12:29 PM »

So, we have room for a max of 7 staying with us at our place (1 bunkbed with 2 mattresses, 1 sofa, 1 loveseat, 1 papasan and 2 on the floor). Before the house opens up, I think we can put up Tai, Super, Nitori, OK and Soppy (unless one of you guys have secured places elsewhere). That would leave 2 more at most for the span before the house opens.

Now, after the house opens, there's still the option of staying at our place overnight each night. It's a bit of a drive, though, about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. If there are those staying with us instead of at the house, though, I'd like at least one of them to be willing to take the car so I'm not required to go over each day. I imagine I'll stop by for awhile here and there, but mainly I'll be at the apartment. I'm fine with loaning the car out for transport, though, those those going ou and about to do things. Luckily, my insurance covers the car no matter who's driving. And if no one's staying at the apartment during the con and you guys need the car, Gate can give me a call. ^_^

Just got in touch with the new landlord and am trying to arrange time to go over and see the new place so I can get a feel for floor space.

Excal · « **Reply #317 on:** July 20, 2010, 10:29:25 PM »

Alright, sorry to spring this on all of you guys at this late date, but it's kinda been sprung on me to, so yay!

Anyways, I am moving right now, and the new place is gonna be higher rent, so I have to stay here and work for the foreseeable future. So, I'm sorry, but gotta bail.

Have fun without me, I'll make some time to hang out with the guys who're coming up here.

Talaysen · « **Reply #318 on:** July 20, 2010, 11:55:57 PM »

Quote from: QuietRain on July 20, 2010, 09:12:29 PM

So, we have room for a max of 7 staying with us at our place (1 bunkbed with 2 mattresses, 1 sofa, 1 loveseat, 1 papasan and 2 on the floor). Before the house opens up, I think we can put up Tai, Super, Nitori, OK and Soppy (unless one of you guys have secured places elsewhere). That would leave 2 more at most for the span before the house opens.

If possible, I'd like to stay there for Thursday until the house opens on Friday.

Sorry to hear that, Excal.

OblivionKnight · « **Reply #319 on:** July 28, 2010, 12:16:50 AM »

Alright, potential not coming is false. I am going to be there.

DjinnAndTonic · « **Reply #320 on:** July 28, 2010, 12:19:10 AM »

w00t! Everything's better with OKs.

Dhyerwolf · « **Reply #321 on:** July 28, 2010, 08:34:51 AM »

Quote from: QuietRain on July 20, 2010, 09:12:29 PM

So, we have room for a max of 7 staying with us at our place (1 bunkbed with 2 mattresses, 1 sofa, 1 loveseat, 1 papasan and 2 on the floor). Before the house opens up, I think we can put up Tai, Super, Nitori, OK and Soppy (unless one of you guys have secured places elsewhere). That would leave 2 more at most for the span before the house opens.

Hmm, I suppose I should note myself as potentially staying with you guys the first night if there's room. I'm cool with a hotel room (especially since I think you guys have a cat), but I do rather want to stay with the group for hang out purposes. Although..okay, non laziness with googling! Yeah, going from Oakland to Pacifica to the house seems overkill. Is there some generalized location that people are kind of thinking of meeting up on Thursday near the house?

Lady Door · « **Reply #322 on:** July 28, 2010, 05:10:20 PM »

If anyone wanted to use Andy's hotel (in Berkeley, near the freeway but ~1 mile from the BART station) Thursday night, it might be a little more convenient. At least, it's a 5-10 minute drive instead of a 45-minute-plus-toll drive. $35/night! But need to know soon, so he can make the reservation.

Also, I think there's theoretically room in our apartment. Again, I have to stress we're talking floor space here. Also, likely (if I haven't boarded him yet), a dog.

Was anyone except Djinn + 1 planning on staying at our place at any time? Would be good to get a firmer idea so I know what to do with the dog and with furniture arrangements.

Dhyerwolf · « **Reply #323 on:** July 28, 2010, 08:41:09 PM »

That hotel might be useful if I could get a ride to there and then to the house! Otherwise, I know that there are places right off the Bart.

Lady Door · « **Reply #324 on:** July 29, 2010, 10:25:31 PM »

Quote from: Dhyerwolf on July 28, 2010, 08:41:09 PM

That hotel might be useful if I could get a ride to there and then to the house! Otherwise, I know that there are places right off the Bart.

Happy to! I'll be heading home from work ~12pm on Thursday, so grabbing you from the airport should be easy. (On that note, Soppy and super, do you guys know how you're getting to where you're going -- and where you're going?)

Going to be sharing with anyone/is anyone else interested? $35 is cheap, but $17.50 is cheaper.

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