Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006

[Rallura]

I don't know who I'm rooming with, but I plan to arrive on Wednesday and leave on Monday.

EDIT: I thought I was in some sort of an arrangement with Mark and Rally, but I hadn't heard anything about the offer Ron mentions. I do want to stay with the rest of the CBR people, though, so if you are willing to include me in this deal, Ron, I would greatly appreciate it.

I am sorry Aaron, I should have said something about that when I replied to Ronlad. I haven't forgotten you, Koop so far as the last time I spoke to him was getting extra rooms so you'll get worked in somehow, ok?

[Sir Tim Drake]

I am sorry Aaron, I should have said something about that when I replied to Ronlad. I haven't forgotten you, Koop so far as the last time I spoke to him was getting extra rooms so you'll get worked in somehow, ok?

Great. Thanks for the reassurance.

I assume this means Ronald doesn't need to worry about me then.

[howyadoin]

Are you questiong my drinking skills?
I in no way behaved womanly during the drinking last year.Till you pussied out on the Funk Jam, anyway.

[Alex]

Till you pussied out on the Funk Jam, anyway.
funk jam, huh?

[howyadoin]

funk jam, huh?You heard me.

[Alex]

You heard me.
i know of no funk jam.

[howyadoin]

i know of no funk jam.That's where I bought the skateboard deck.

[Alex]

That's where I bought the skateboard deck.
You never invited me to that!
We were all out drinking, and you guys left to go to it.
So no bitching out happened.

[howyadoin]

You never invited me to that!
We were all out drinking, and you guys left to go to it.
So no bitching out happened.We tried to drag you guys along. Mentioned it about a dozen times, but you were too busy playing Star Wars nerds with StoneGold's lightsaber.

[Alex]

We tried to drag you guys along. Mentioned it about a dozen times, but you were too busy playing Star Wars nerds with StoneGold's lightsaber.
Thats not fair, im less experienced then you and had been drinking for 7 hours at that point.

[howyadoin]

Thats not fair, im less experienced then you and had been drinking for 7 hours at that point.Hey, I drank for 5 more hours after that.

[Alex]

Hey, I drank for 5 more hours after that.
I don't know when we stopped drinking....we stayed at some bar long after you guys left, and im pretty sure we got back to the hotel before you.
...
I don't remeber the flow of that day, all i know is, i drank a margarita at some point, and thats how i knew i was drunk.

[howyadoin]

I don't know when we stopped drinking....we stayed at some bar long after you guys left, and im pretty sure we got back to the hotel before you.Yeah, you guys we all in your room when we staggered in, and Fabian had the heat turned on.

[Alex]

Yeah, you guys we all in your room when we staggered in, and Fabian had the heat turned on.
I remeber that, it started some kind of climate war, which included many "People from California are pansies".

[howyadoin]

I remeber that, it started some kind of climate war, which included many "People from California are pansies"."Omigod, the temperature's dropped below 90! Quick, where are the sweaters?"

[Alex]

"Omigod, the temperature's dropped below 90! Quick, where are the sweaters?"
"It gets pretty cold at night, like, under 65 sometimes."

[howyadoin]

"It gets pretty cold at night, like, under 65 sometimes.""I heard a guy froze to death on the beach!"

[i_mmmchocolate]

Sunday? Stay until Tuesday. We need you to go to the zoo.

And help pay for the room.

I'll do my best to take those days off!

[K'Nort]

I'll do my best to take those days off!

Well I'm definitely leaving Monday.

If you can't make it past Sunday, again, no biggie. Shame for you, though.

[bert]

I've pretty much decided I'm not gonna make the trek to SDCC this year.

but I had a great time last year!


Hope some of y'all can make it to Dragon*con on Labor Day. . .I'm already down for the time off for that con :)

[Guapo Méndez]

I regret to inform you that, crunching a lot of numbers and taking a whole lot of variables into the picture, we could not manage to conjure up enough cash.

I'll be sorry to miss SDCC this time around, folks. Real sorry.

[howyadoin]

I've pretty much decided I'm not gonna make the trek to SDCC this year.
I regret to inform you that, crunching a lot of numbers and taking a whole lot of variables into the picture, we could not manage to conjure up enough cash.Well, damn. We'll miss you guys this year.

Next year, hopefully?

[bert]

Well, damn. We'll miss you guys this year.

Next year, hopefully?


Possibly.

What's cinching it as a no-go for me, is that I'm already down for Dragon*con (so that's a week off there), and Nick and I want to vacation together this year (to Vegas and the Grand Canyon). . so I need to leave my other vacation week for that.

But I did enjoy meeting everyone I hadn't met before.

[K'Nort]

We definitely need some Australians to help fill the gaps.

[howyadoin]

Possibly.

What's cinching it as a no-go for me, is that I'm already down for Dragon*con (so that's a week off there), and Nick and I want to vacation together this year (to Vegas and the Grand Canyon). . so I need to leave my other vacation week for that.

But I did enjoy meeting everyone I hadn't met before.Yeah, scheduling this stuff can be a pain. I'd like to check out Dragon*con too, but I can't really swing both, and with SDCC, I've got the option of spending time in L.A. as well.

[Fabian]

Yeah, you guys we all in your room when we staggered in, and Fabian had the heat turned on.
That wasn't me. People were messing around with our heat all the time

Come on, we had my AC full blast on the ride down

[howyadoin]

That wasn't me. People were messing around with our heat all the time

Come on, we had my AC full blast on the ride downYou actually said you'd turned the heat on. I wasn't assuming.

[Fabian]

You actually said you'd turned the heat on. I wasn't assuming.
I do not remember such a thing. Bizarro Fabian strikes again

[Dan Apodaca]

We definitely need some Australians to help fill the gaps.

I'll second that. We are in dire need of a transplant!

[Paul McEnery]

We definitely need some Australians to help fill the gaps.
Speak for yourself.

I've had Australians fill my gaps, and it never works out the way you want it to.



















They just don't know how to apply the spackle!

[C.O. Jones]

I'm in again. Last year was just too cool to pass up on '06.

[howyadoin]

I'm in again. Last year was just too cool to pass up on '06.Glad to hear it, buddy.

[Ronald Bryan]

OK, final listing is... 5 rooms?

[mattbib]

I won't be able to make a decision for a while, unfortunately. I need to wait to see where I am money-wise as we get closer to the Con. With any luck I'll be able to swing airfare, and the time off, and find space in a room.

[Ronald Bryan]

I won't be able to make a decision for a while, unfortunately. I need to wait to see where I am money-wise as we get closer to the Con. With any luck I'll be able to swing airfare, and the time off, and find space in a room.
worse comes to worse, I'm sure the unmarried jade would kick Cay out of the bed for you.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I won't be able to make a decision for a while, unfortunately. I need to wait to see where I am money-wise as we get closer to the Con. With any luck I'll be able to swing airfare, and the time off, and find space in a room.

I may or may not be in the market for a roommate, so perhaps we can get in touch during the spring.

[C.O. Jones]

Glad to hear it, buddy.


No cooler roomies were ever found than you 3 guys. I hope we can all do a repeat. I may even get there a few days early so I can start in on the drinking before ya get there and be all caught up!

[howyadoin]

No cooler roomies were ever found than you 3 guys.Especially when we make jokes all night.

I hope we can all do a repeat. I may even get there a few days early so I can start in on the drinking before ya get there and be all caught up!I did some training the last 4 nights.

[elheffe]

If room and board is roughly the same as last year, then I'll probably make it, too.

[howyadoin]

If room and board is roughly the same as last year, then I'll probably make it, too.The rooms that Ron is looking at are about twice the price of the one we had last year. Not sure what's happening with the other hotel group.

[Tages]

I want to come. Friends might be coming with me, so I don't know if I'll be staying with any of you guys.

[Dreadstar]

So, I just made the final decision. Or had it made for me, I guess...

That's the weekend that Ian goes for his 2nd Dan. If he doesn't get it then he has to wait for December.

I swear I'm going to make next year.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I swear I'm going to make next year.
Next year?! Boo.

[elheffe]

The rooms that Ron is looking at are about twice the price of the one we had last year. Not sure what's happening with the other hotel group.
Either way, that should be okay, I think. As long as I have a ballpark figure to start saving money for.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Nicole and I are going to try and make it for a few days. We'll make our own arrangements for a room.

[josh straightedge]

What the hell, got nothing else to do that week...

[Dreadstar]

Next year?! Boo.


Yeah, I know. I was really looking forward to doing the cross-country thing, too.

But hey, if I put SDCC before my kid, you'd love me less, right?


...right?

[Sir Tim Drake]

The rooms that Ron is looking at are about twice the price of the one we had last year. Not sure what's happening with the other hotel group.

What price is that, if you don't mind my asking?

[Huh?]

I wish I could go, but there is that whole problem of needing dollars... damn capitalism!

[howyadoin]

What price is that, if you don't mind my asking?He menioned a rough price range a few pages back in this thread. Until the actual reservations are made, we don't know the exact price, since he's looking into more than one hotel.

[Ronald Bryan]

Just got my Comic-Con book with hotels in it! Figure I'll call them up tomorrow and tell them everythig. But if I can get what i want, rooms should be around $200, maybe a little more a night depending on taxes.

Final rooms:

-Mine (Wed-Tues)
-Rally's(Wed-Tues)
-QW's(Wed-Tues)
-Howy's(Wed-Mon)
-Dom's?(Wed-Mon?)

If anyone wants anything last second, I will be on for maybe another hour at most, and then may not be able to get on until it is too late. So speak up now.

Thanks.

(Can you tell I just worked my second 15 and a half hour day in a row?)

[i_mmmchocolate]

Thanks, Ron!

[howyadoin]

You're the man, Ron.

[Ronald Bryan]

You're the man, Ron.
You say that now, until i can't get any rooms.

[Nikita]

What does this Con usually run you guys? (for those of you who have to fly to get there that is)

I'm curious as to how much you have to save. (including hotel room expenses, food, tickets, traveling, etc)

Man, I wish I could join you guys. I can't afford it (again) this year. Hope you all have fun.

I'm going to hit the Chicago Wizard Con though.

[howyadoin]

You say that now, until i can't get any rooms.Then you'll be the bad man.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Man, I wish I could join you guys. I can't afford it (again) this year. Hope you all have fun.

Sharing a room helps.

[Nikita]

Sharing a room helps.

What did your total expenses run you last year chocolate girl? (just curious)

[i_mmmchocolate]

Let's see, I can't remember how much I spent on my ticket, maybe 400 or so.

Room, I think 225 or so.

Comics, um, I went overboard here.

Food, 50? I've no idea.

I did go home with unspent money. That was good.

[howyadoin]

Seems to me my ticket was around $300 US. My share of the room was around $100. Probably another $200 on comics and such.

Couldn't begin to guess what I spent on liquor or food.

[Sabrinaset]

Hmm, in July? I *might* be able to make it, although I haveta see if I can take time off from the hospital...also not sure if I'd fit in with you guys, it sounds like you guys are a close-knit community already, and I hate feeling like the odd girl out.

[howyadoin]

not sure if I'd fit in with you guys, it sounds like you guys are a close-knit community already, and I hate feeling like the odd girl out.What's your stance on alcohol and comics?

[mattbib]

Couldn't begin to guess what I spent on liquor or food.I could guess....but I'm afraid to.

[Sabrinaset]

Since my ex-b/f got me started a few years ago, I must have thousands of comics...maybe up to seven thousand by now, I dunno. Close to it, at least. I've bought huge lots on eBay. I should start making a list of 'em.

As long as I know I'm not going anywhere, I don't mind drinking, but if it even looks like someone is gunna haveta be a designated driver, I don't touch a drop. Mostly because there's always a chance I can take pictures and blackmail someone later...!

Also, I haveta consider whether Deathlok is gonna be there...because, it's a conundrum: Do you really wanna be drunk with him around, what might he do to me if I was drunk? ... but on the other hand, would you wanna be sober around him? See, someone is gonna haveta stay sober if he shows up...so there are some questions that haveta be answered here...it might not be safe to drink under certain circumstances.

[Ronald Bryan]

Quarterwold does not drink, thus he is always DD.

[howyadoin]

Since my ex-b/f got me started a few years ago, I must have thousands of comics...maybe up to seven thousand by now, I dunno. Close to it, at least. I've bought huge lots on eBay. I should start making a list of 'em.

As long as I know I'm not going anywhere, I don't mind drinking, but if it even looks like someone is gunna haveta be a designated driver, I don't touch a drop. Mostly because there's always a chance I can take pictures and blackmail someone later...!I think you'll fit in just fine. And other than the night of the weinie roast (Thursday, I think), most of the drinkin' action will be restricted to the immediate downtown area. No driving necessary.
Also, I haveta consider whether Deathlok is gonna be there...because, it's a conundrum: Do you really wanna be drunk with him around, what might he do to me if I was drunk? ... but on the other hand, would you wanna be sober around him? See, someone is gonna haveta stay sober if he shows up...so there are some questions that haveta be answered here...it might not be safe to drink under certain circumstances.You think too much.

[Nikita]

Let's see, I can't remember how much I spent on my ticket, maybe 400 or so.

Room, I think 225 or so.

Comics, um, I went overboard here.

Food, 50? I've no idea.

I did go home with unspent money. That was good.


WOW. $400 for a ticket huh? It's been a looong time since I've been on a plane. I had no idea the expenses would be that much. (I'm a cheap skate, I pinch pennies wherever I can)

Thanks for the info. :)

[Nikita]

Seems to me my ticket was around $300 US. My share of the room was around $100. Probably another $200 on comics and such.

Couldn't begin to guess what I spent on liquor or food.


So around 5 to 6 hundred for tickets, room, and con. Hmmm....I didn't realize you guys had to save so much every year. (it's been a long time since I've traveled anywhere outside of my immediate state)
Thanks for the info Bret.

Guess I'll have to wait till next year.

[Ponda]

There is a medium chance I'll go.

Is there or is there not a camping group this year?
Hotels sound pricey.

My father still has some frequent flyer points left over from when he travelled for a living, but he says that if I want to use them, I should use them now.

[howyadoin]

There is a medium chance I'll go.

Is there or is there not a camping group this year?
Hotels sound pricey.I think the MacQuarries and the Hatchers will be camping. Dunno about anybody else.

[Brandon Hanvey]

What does this Con usually run you guys? (for those of you who have to fly to get there that is)

I'm curious as to how much you have to save. (including hotel room expenses, food, tickets, traveling, etc)

Man, I wish I could join you guys. I can't afford it (again) this year. Hope you all have fun.

I'm going to hit the Chicago Wizard Con though.
Last time Nicole and I went to SDCC in 2004. It cost us about $400 for two airline tickets. We got a hotel in downtown SD for $140 a night for five nights. So for flight and hotel, it cost us around $1,100.

That does not include any food or comic purchases. But I also tabled and sold my comics so I made a little money while I was there.

[Dan Apodaca]

also not sure if I'd fit in with you guys, it sounds like you guys are a close-knit community already, and I hate feeling like the odd girl out.

We got this close by venturing out to meet each other. The community is very welcoming to friendly folks. In fact, before I ever posted here, I went down to SDCC with MacQ and his family. I met people there, and that's how I got started on CBR.

The other thing is that politics pretty much never come up during the week. Most of the time is spent talking about comics and other posters. And don't forget the drinking.

Come on down. Worst case scenario, you can push the jerks into the ocean.

[Punchy]

I wish it was an easy commute from my condo to the Con.

[howyadoin]

I wish it was an easy commute from my condo to the Con.Yeah, but then your wife would have to put up with 20 drunk nerds crashing there every night.

[Punchy]

SO?! That woman could deal with it! When I say 'jump' she jumps!

[howyadoin]

SO?! That woman could deal with it! When I say 'jump' she jumps!Yeah, I noticed that last year. Good work, man.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Here is Nicole's and mine tentative plan.

On Thursday the 20th, fly to LA late to visit my brother, sisiter-in-law, and niece.

On Saturday the 22nd, take the train to SD and hang with CBRers and skip the con. Stay in a downtown SD hotel.

On Sunday the 23rd, visit the con.

On Monday the 24th, take the train back up to LA and fly back to SF.

[howyadoin]

On Saturday the 22nd, take the train to SD and hang with CBRers and skip the con. Stay in a downtown SD hotel.Maybe you can meet up with us at some point on the Pub Crawl.

[kmeyers]

Yeah, I noticed that last year. Good work, man.
ah, to be a rock star...

[Brandon Hanvey]

Maybe you can meet up with us at some point on the Pub Crawl.

That was the idea. Though Nicole and I aren't really drinkers. Nicole drinks a drink here and there while I stick to soda.

[Tages]

We like each other.
Well, some of us do anyway.

[howyadoin]

Well, some of us do anyway.And the rest of us will always have our sweet, sweet hate.

[Tages]

And the rest of us will always have our sweet, sweet hate.
You're Canadian. You're used to it.

[howyadoin]

You're Canadian. You're used to it.I let it nourish me. It makes me strong.

[Dan Apodaca]

Well, some of us do anyway.

If you and Paul can drink and hang together, there's hope for all of us.

[Dom]

I realize I've been out of touch recently, but tax season is bitchy.

I am still planning on going. My firm may be sending me to LA around con time. So at worst, I can sneak away for 3 days. I don't know which three days they might be yet.

At worst, I will not be sent, and I will book my own trip. Rather than leaving everyone in a lurch, I'll handle my own room booking. I don't want anyone holding a room for me, and I end up only popping in for 2 nights.

I'll know more in a month or so.

It is highly unlikely, nigh impossible, that I won't be able to show up at all.

[i_mmmchocolate]

WOW. $400 for a ticket huh?

Yeah, I guess it's because I flew in from New York non-stop.

[i_mmmchocolate]

That was the idea. Though Nicole and I aren't really drinkers. Nicole drinks a drink here and there.

Same here.

[Punchy]

Same here.
Don't lie. I've witnessed you pounding beer at a bar.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Don't lie. I've witnessed you pounding beer at a bar.

I gotta start drinking a shot of rum every night to increase my alcohol endurance.

[Punchy]

Start now, we'll have a pop quiz in May when I come to the city.

[Guapo Méndez]

Don't lie. I've witnessed you pounding beer at a bar.

Hey! That beer was bullying a tequila shot. It totally had it coming.

[howyadoin]

I realize I've been out of touch recently, but tax season is bitchy.

I am still planning on going. My firm may be sending me to LA around con time. So at worst, I can sneak away for 3 days. I don't know which three days they might be yet.

At worst, I will not be sent, and I will book my own trip. Rather than leaving everyone in a lurch, I'll handle my own room booking. I don't want anyone holding a room for me, and I end up only popping in for 2 nights.You should let Ron know that, then. He was planning to book a room for you.

[Brandon Hanvey]

I just booked a room at the Westin Horton Plaza for the 22nd to the 24th. I got it at $160 a night. It's right next to the mall and Ralphs and is only 6 blocks away from the con.

It took a long time to book it online since a lot of pople are doing it at once right now.

[Dom]

You should let Ron know that, then. He was planning to book a room for you.


I saw that. I wish I had gotten in touch earlier.

Either way, I'm accepting full responsibilty for my stupidity.

[Rallura]

Just to remind everyone, Koop was also planning to get extra rooms.

And I have plans to update the San Diego info post within the next week.

[dougiemccoy]

**WHEW**
YES!!! I have a room for the con. at the Bristol only a block away form the Horton Plaza as for now it all systems go for project comic con 06

[i_mmmchocolate]

**WHEW**
YES!!! I have a room for the con. at the Bristol only a block away form the Horton Plaza as for now it all systems go for project comic con 06

That's great news. Will this be your first time?

[Rallura]

I will again be bringing my blender, and I saw this intriguing recipe for a mixed drink based on an Orange Julius.

[dougiemccoy]

That's great news. Will this be your first time?


Nope it be what my 5th year in a row, but I just get real excited about comic con.

[Ray R.]

Just to remind everyone, Koop was also planning to get extra rooms.

And I have plans to update the San Diego info post within the next week.




Yeah, after talking to him, I'm taking one of Koop's rooms. I just purchased my plane ticket today after looking at scheduling. I'm in.

(Yay!)

Look forward to meeting a bunch of you there!

[Rallura]

Yeah, after talking to him, I'm taking one of Koop's rooms. I just purchased my plane ticket today after looking at scheduling. I'm in.

(Yay!)

Look forward to meeting a bunch of you there!

He didn't happen to say which hotel it was by any chance? He's still too busy to reply to my messages.

[Punchy]

I saw koop at WonderCon. He's been on the road for weeks and hasn't even checked his email.

[Ray R.]

He didn't happen to say which hotel it was by any chance? He's still too busy to reply to my messages.

Punchy's right. I've talked to him a couple of times, but not in too much detail, but I'll give a call, and see if he can tell me which one, which I'll then post.

[Rallura]

Punchy's right. I've talked to him a couple of times, but not in too much detail, but I'll give a call, and see if he can tell me which one, which I'll then post.

Yeah I figured he was busy, just getting curious as to details, since there are people who need rooms, and more if Ronlad doesn't get the other hotel, who are looking to me to answer questions.

[Punchy]

you can always tell them to find their own room

[Rallura]

you can always tell them to find their own room

Why thank you Punchy! I am always so glad to receive such helpful and constructive advice!

Listen, yes, some people can be a right pain in the ass. But no one forced me into coordinating information. For all the irritants, I prefer to try and help people be in groups, as that means when I want to talk to a friend, all I have to do is go down the hall. I'm just lazy that way. *insert smiley here*

[Brandon Hanvey]

**WHEW**
YES!!! I have a room for the con. at the Bristol only a block away form the Horton Plaza as for now it all systems go for project comic con 06

Nicole and I stayed at the Bristol in 2004. It is really nice and has free high-speed interent.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Nope it be what my 5th year in a row, but I just get real excited about comic con.

Were you at any of the meetups?

[Brandon Hanvey]

3 hours after the CCI reservations were open and pretty much all the hotels are booked up. There are some available if you want to only stay for the weekend. But there are none if you want to stay for the whole con.

[Sean Dulaney]

If it helps, prior to 11am Central, the following still had rooms...

Comfort Inn Gaslamp on G Street - single rooms still available
The Courtyard on Broadway - 299 a night
Days Inn Harborview - 228.65 a night for 2 Queen Beds
Hampton Inn Downtown - Single rooms still available
Holiday Inn Harborview on Market Street - still rooms available (202.33 a night for 3 people)
Hotel Solimar on 6th Ave. - 389 for 2 Queen beds
Pacific Inn Hotel & Suites - may still have rooms
Quality Inn on 7th - Doubles still available as well as King Suite with sofa bed
Gaslamp Plaza Suites on E Street may have rooms but site was wonky.
Marriott Gaslamp on K Street has rooms at $375 for 3 people.

San Diego Travelodge may have rooms but no rates available for those dates yet.

[StarsAndGarters]

:eek: Ron? Tell me we got the rooms?

[howyadoin]

I will again be bringing my blender, and I saw this intriguing recipe for a mixed drink based on an Orange Julius.That is intriguing. I see an icecream headache coming on.

[Rallura]

:eek: Ron? Tell me we got the rooms?

Is it time to panic already? Good thing I made popcorn!

[Rallura]

That is intriguing. I see an icecream headache coming on.

I just found it...


1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/3 cup vanilla ice cream
3 ounces vanilla vodka
1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier
5 ice cubes

Blend for 20 seconds. Makes 2 drinks.

[howyadoin]

I just found it...


1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/3 cup vanilla ice cream
3 ounces vanilla vodka
1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier
5 ice cubes

Blend for 20 seconds. Makes 2 drinks.Sounds tasty. But this might simplify things:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/DSCF0165.jpg

[Rallura]

Sounds tasty. But this might simplify things:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/DSCF0165.jpg

Oooo, good idea! Do the rest of the ingredients sound right?

[howyadoin]

Oooo, good idea! Do the rest of the ingredients sound right?Oh yeah, keep the vanilla vodka and the Grand Marnier.

A little Absolut Mandarin wouldn't be bad, either.

[i_mmmchocolate]

:eek: Ron? Tell me we got the rooms?
The suspense is killing me! We'll know soon enough.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/howyadoin/DSCF0165.jpg
That's a thing of beauty.

[howyadoin]

That's a thing of beauty.Yeah, I should stop posting and have some more.

[Ronald Bryan]

I hate the world right now.


So, i was planning on booking online, to get a closer place, so what does the assistant manager do? Not fly back from Florida like she was supposed to, leaving me stuck in the store all day! And she never called. So, I guess i have to book by phone. So, what does this one asshole do? Call the store one minute before the tickets would go on sale, and stay on the line for over 20 minutes about his stupid mother buying paint and calling the store about it being bad over a month ago and how "nop one called her back." So, I couldn't start calling until late, didn't get connected until 1, and didn't get a representative for another 20 mintues. By then, getting a block of five rooms (Dom, you can call them up and get your dates changed anytime you need. Although, I'm sure I mispelled your last name.) was next to impossible.

The good:

I got five rooms. and they have a nice view of the Bay.

The bad:

Holiday Inn on the Bay, 13 blocks-1 1/2 miles away(which I believe is closer than last year, and there is a trolley near it, and I don't think has a giant hill to get to it), and they could only get one room booked for Wednesday at the moment, but will keep trying.

Room prices are $158-$188 depending on 2 people or 4 per room. Tax is 10%. I put down Rally, howy, myself, QW, and Dom(bastard) as room captains. The rooms are booked Wed-Tues, but can be changed individually, I believe. Eventually, several of those rooms can be moved off of my card, by calling 1-877-552-6642 and telling them our names.

Next time, I will close the store down and leave it if they can't get me any damn help in the store apart from the unreliable kind.

[elheffe]

Holiday Inn on the Bay, 13 blocks-1 1/2 miles away(which I believe is closer than last year, and there is a trolley near it, and I don't think has a giant hill to get to it), and they could only get one room booked for Wednesday at the moment, but will keep trying.
Here's what comes up on Mapquest. Petco Field is pretty much where the convention center is. http://static.flickr.com/29/100334458_291768b340.jpg
EDIT: I guess we'll see the clipper ships!

[howyadoin]

Here's what comes up on Mapquest. Petco Field is pretty much where the convention center is. http://static.flickr.com/29/100334458_291768b340.jpg

EDIT: I guess we'll see the clipper ships!Bein' by the water is fine by me.

[Brandon Hanvey]

The bad:

Holiday Inn on the Bay, 13 blocks-1 1/2 miles away(which I believe is closer than last year, and there is a trolley near it, and I don't think has a giant hill to get to it), and they could only get one room booked for Wednesday at the moment, but will keep trying.

According to the last CCI update, Holiday Inn on the Bay is on one of the con shuttle routes.

[Rallura]

Ron, we are in the HI on the Bay, but there's only one room for Wednesday night? Or am I reading incorrectly?

And it looks good to me:

Both business and family vacation travelers can enjoy free in-room wireless high-speed Internet access, Wi-Fi hot-spot, on-line room reservations, as well as free shuttle service to San Diego Airport, Zoo, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza and Cruise Ship terminal.

Hotel restaurants include: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant, and Hazelwood’s Deli.



Elephant & Castle San Diego Bay
Location: In Hotel - Holiday Inn San Diego Hotel-On the Bay
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

The Elephant & Castle: Heart-warming comfort foods from Britain are featured at the Elephant & Castle as well as imported beers, ales and a variety of single malt scotches.

[howyadoin]

Ron, we are in the HI on the Bay, but there's only one room for Wednesday night? Or am I reading incorrectly?

And it looks good to me:

Both business and family vacation travelers can enjoy free in-room wireless high-speed Internet access, Wi-Fi hot-spot, on-line room reservations, as well as free shuttle service to San Diego Airport, Zoo, Seaport Village, Horton Plaza and Cruise Ship terminal.

Hotel restaurants include: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant, and Hazelwood’s Deli.

The Elephant & Castle: Heart-warming comfort foods from Britain are featured at the Elephant & Castle as well as imported beers, ales and a variety of single malt scotches.Our very own pub? Shit, I might not go to the Con at all.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I don't think has a giant hill to get to it)


Heh, seriously, the two times we walked back to the hotel last year, I thought I was going to pass out.

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

I Will Be There!!!!!!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Sweet.

Can't wait to meet you.

[howyadoin]

I Will Be There!!!!!!.

\m/

[K'Nort]

Nintendo Game Cubes in the rooms too.

Wonder what a tea maker is.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Nintendo Game Cubes in the rooms too.

Wonder what a tea maker is.

Usually it is a coffee maker that makes your tea coffee flavored.

[Dan Apodaca]

Nintendo Game Cubes in the rooms too.

I have one of those!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Nintendo Game Cubes in the rooms too.

Wonder what a tea maker is.

Woo hoo! I'm so using the tea maker gadget. For what, I do not know. Most likely not to make tea.

Don't forget the Heart-warming comfort foods.

[Rallura]

Don't forget the Heart-warming comfort foods.

Elephant and Castle (http://www.elephantcastle.com/about.html)

Menu (http://www.elephantcastle.com/content/menu/main_menu)

[i_mmmchocolate]

Elephant and Castle (http://www.elephantcastle.com/about.html)

Menu (http://www.elephantcastle.com/content/menu/main_menu)

Woo. Looks like we'll have to try it out at least once.

[Rallura]

Woo. Looks like we'll have to try it out at least once.


Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaa aaa

Chi Chocolat!

Start address (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29):Holiday Inn on the Bay
1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
End address (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29):2021 India St
San Diego, CA 92101
Distance:0.6 mi (about 1 min)

1.Head north from N Harbor Dr - go 0.3 mi
2.Turn right at W Grape St - go 0.3 mi
3.Turn left at India St - go 99 ft

[Dan Apodaca]

Woo. Looks like we'll have to try it out at least once.

I think you'll find the drinkers down there quite frequently.

[Punchy]

GameCubes?! I have plenty of games and extra controllers.

[Dan Apodaca]

GameCubes?! I have plenty of games and extra controllers.

I can bring the X-Men games, and my awesome wireless controllers. We're gonna have such a kick-ass videogame party.

[Quarterwolf]

Oh thank God.

One thing I was thinking was finding out how many of us are staying till tuesday and maybe seeing if we can consolidate into one room for the Monday - tuesday?

That way two people are not paying for a full room cost.

Thanks again Ron you are the awesomest. WOO.

[howyadoin]

I think you'll find the drinkers down there quite frequently.I might just camp out there for the duration.

[Ronald Bryan]

Ron, we are in the HI on the Bay, but there's only one room for Wednesday night? Or am I reading incorrectly?

For now, more than likely they can get something opened up on Wednesday, they said. I mean, who goes for just Wednesday?!? She said give it a couple of weeks. Worse comes to worse, I'll join another room that day and find something for the other rooms, but for now they were saying not to worry.

[Dan Apodaca]

So, I know that Fabian and I were planning to share a room. I just realized that I'm not sure where we fit into all these plans. Is there any hotel group that we could be a part of? We're also looking for a possible third roomie, if someone's interested.

[Rallura]

So, I know that Fabian and I were planning to share a room. I just realized that I'm not sure where we fit into all these plans. Is there any hotel group that we could be a part of? We're also looking for a possible third roomie, if someone's interested.


According to my notes, Fabian was booking the room on his own.

[Fabian]

According to my notes, Fabian was booking the room on his own.
Some potential roomates dropped out. Dan and I look to be the only ones left

[Rallura]

Some potential roomates dropped out. Dan and I look to be the only ones left

So what hotel will you guys be in?

[Fabian]

So what hotel will you guys be in?
I'm looking at the moment. The Hotel Salomar: Kypton and Westin is the one I'm asking Dan about but with 2 people only, we might go a cheaper route.

We're exploring every option.

Worst case scenario, we sleep in the cars. Dan and I are troopers

[i_mmmchocolate]

Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaa aaa

Chi Chocolat!

Now you're appealing to my finer nature.

[Dan Apodaca]

I'm looking at the moment. The Hotel Salomar: Kypton and Westin is the one I'm asking Dan about but with 2 people only, we might go a cheaper route.

We're exploring every option.

Worst case scenario, we sleep in the cars. Dan and I are troopers

Absolute worst case scenario, we drive home.

But it's looking like we'll be alright.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Oh thank God.

One thing I was thinking was finding out how many of us are staying till tuesday and maybe seeing if we can consolidate into one room for the Monday - tuesday?

That way two people are not paying for a full room cost.

Thanks again Ron you are the awesomest. WOO.

That's a good idea. If anyone's sticking around longer, they can take my place when I leave Sunday.

[Fabian]

Absolute worst case scenario, we drive home.

But it's looking like we'll be alright.
We have it so easy!

[Dan Apodaca]

We have it so easy!

It's because we're so great.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Jerks.

____

[Dan Apodaca]

Jerks.

____

Hey, that's the trade. You get Rocketship and an awesome public transportation system, and we get Comic Con and the beach.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Right...so...


Ha ha!

[Dan Apodaca]

Right...so...


Ha ha!

Jerk.


________

[StarsAndGarters]

Well done, Ron. :)

[Cei-U!]

I'm not reading through 400 posts.

I just heard from fly that he and yours truly will be coming to SDCC this year. Are folks booking blocks of rooms together again this year? If so, are we too late to get in on it?

Cei-U!
I summon my sweet summer!

[K'Nort]

I'm not reading through 400 posts.

I just heard from fly that he and yours truly will be coming to SDCC this year. Are folks booking blocks of rooms together again this year? If so, are we too late to get in on it?

Cei-U!
I summon my sweet summer!

YAYYYYYYYYY

[StarsAndGarters]

YAYYYYYYYYYDitto! I'm glad to hear it. :)

[Quarterwolf]

I'm not reading through 400 posts.

I just heard from fly that he and yours truly will be coming to SDCC this year. Are folks booking blocks of rooms together again this year? If so, are we too late to get in on it?

Cei-U!
I summon my sweet summer!

WOOOHHOOOOOO.

[ILLUS]

i'll be there

[howyadoin]

I'm not reading through 400 posts.

I just heard from fly that he and yours truly will be coming to SDCC this year. Are folks booking blocks of rooms together again this year? If so, are we too late to get in on it?Ron has apparently booked rooms, as requested. No idea what's going on in the koop camp.

[Ronald Bryan]

Two options, I would gather. Koop is supposed to have extra rooms booked, or we can yank Dom out of his room (since who knows about him) and put the fly/Kurt room together there. Only problem there is the fact that as of now they only have one room booked for Wednesday night (Who the hell would be staying for just Wednesday?) Still, the Comic-Con travel people are pretty sure rooms will open up.


On another note, I have all the names down for Rally's room. but to have people listed, I need last names.

[Dan Apodaca]

I'm not reading through 400 posts.

I just heard from fly that he and yours truly will be coming to SDCC this year. Are folks booking blocks of rooms together again this year? If so, are we too late to get in on it?

Cei-U!
I summon my sweet summer!

HAPPYHAPPYHAPPY.

[howyadoin]

or we can yank Dom out of his room (since who knows about him)Any idea what's going on there, Ron?

[Guapo Méndez]

It's all in the "if"s.

If we get a new credit card, we get a free round trip ticket anywhere in Mexico.
If we get that, we're going to request a trip to Tijuana.
If we get that, we're going to see if my in-laws can take the kids for a week.
If we get that, we're going to see if we can get a room in San Diego for one night.
If we get that, we're going to go to the Con on Thursday and the Weenie Roast.
If we can get all those things, we're going to Las Vegas for 3 days, and then

If all that's possible, there's a chance me and my wife are going to SDCC (for two days, max).

It's all in the "if's".

[Ronald Bryan]

Any idea what's going on there, Ron?
Fly and Kurt are in a room, and they have the room for all the nights they will be staying. Long as the hotel doesn't overbook the handicapped rooms.if they do, we'll just raise hell.

[cosmic cat]

I WANNA GOOO!! *throws a fit*

stupid effin university.

[Cei-U!]

Fly and Kurt are in a room, and they have the room for all the nights they will be staying. Long as the hotel doesn't overbook the handicapped rooms.if they do, we'll just raise hell.

And oh, the wrath of comics fans is terrible indeed!

Cei-U!
I summon the vacation!

[MacQuarrie]

I don't have a room yet, but for some odd reason I'm not stressing about it.

Probably because I don't have any money for one.

[Cei-U!]

I don't have a room yet, but for some odd reason I'm not stressing about it.

Probably because I don't have any money for one.

Aren't you camping?

Cei-U!
I summon the altered m.o.!

[MacQuarrie]

Aren't you camping?

Cei-U!
I summon the altered m.o.!
Dunno yet. We were thinking about getting a room this time (originally thinking about the Embassy Suites), but the money's not there yet.

[MacQuarrie]

Is there any point in updating the Camp CBR (http://home.earthlink.net/~campcbr/) webpage for this year? Do people need a list of who's arriving and when?

If you all e-mail me your arrival and departure dates, I'll put them up on the page so you can coordinate pickups and dropoffs and so on.

macq@monkeyspit.net

[CherryBomb]

Who wants to come with me to get Dan Clowes' autograph and scream like little girls?
Totally!! Hi everyone, I'm Mary by the way! I'm in England but would love to go to the SDCC this year. But Not many of my friends are into comics (cos they're girly girls or blokey blokes) so...any ideas??? There would have to be some kind of finding me at the airport, driving me to a hotel and making sure I don't get raped/mugged/killed (!) But costumes would be fuuunny ;)

[MacQuarrie]

Well, I'll be looking for lodgings in about 2 weeks. I did my taxes the other night, getting enough back to pay for SD and then some. Should be in my account by 3/24.

[Royal]

Haven't done anything yet, but I'm possibly going.

[Ronald Bryan]

For my group. I need full names of everyone staying in the rooms for the SDCC travel planners, for check in. Of course, if you want to pay the $158 instead of $188 you can try to sneak people in. Rally's room is done, mine is kind of done, Quarterwolf's I need lena's last name on, and whoever will be in howyadoin's room.

Onto the rooms, I just was able to update all the rooms for the proper nights, so everyone will have a room!

I have all five rooms booked from Wednesday until the groups are leaving, with one room check out on Sunday (for fly and Cei-U), two for Monday, and two rooms for check out on Tuesday for whoever stays. Once I have names all down, I can then pass along how much each room will be.

[Rallura]

MacQ, it would be great of you to update the CampCBR page.

Ronlad, it's Calise.

Cosmic, won't you be on summer break? Or is it the moolah?

Mary, welcome to CBR, and I am sure we can arrange for a pickup at the airport. Are you getting your own hotel? Koop might still have some rooms, if we can find him.

I have to go lay down now, as I have developed some sort of dryrot, but I have updating the SDCC info post on my list for this week.

Oh MacQ, are you and Mrs. and DB doing the same as last year on the Weenie Roast?

[howyadoin]

whoever will be in howyadoin's room.That's kinda up in the air at this point, but theoretically it's C.O. Jones, El Heffe and Punchy.

None of which are actual names, but I can get you those.

[Gumbo Maximillian]

Maybe; have to check the economic resources and see if it works with my schedule.

[MacQuarrie]

MacQ, it would be great of you to update the CampCBR page.
I'd love to. It's a content issue. I need content! Names, arrival and departure times, that sort of thing.

Oh MacQ, are you and Mrs. and DB doing the same as last year on the Weenie Roast?
We haven't even discussed it yet.

[Guapo Méndez]

Since my going there is still up in the air, I booked a room for me and my wife for thursday night.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Quarterwolf's I need lena's last name on, and whoever will be in howyadoin's room.


OK, sent you a PM.

[Ronald Bryan]

That's kinda up in the air at this point, but theoretically it's C.O. Jones, El Heffe and Punchy.

None of which are actual names, but I can get you those.
I just listed you and Punchy for now, because they make you have two names in a room for a two bed room.

[howyadoin]

I just listed you and Punchy for now, because they make you have two names in a room for a two bed room.Okey dokey.

[Quarterwolf]

I have purchased my plane ticket.

I arrive in SD on July 19 at 1:10 PM and leave on Tuesday the 25th at 8:45 am.

I am so excited. Plus I am splurging and going first class. Most likly my one and only time.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I have purchased my plane ticket.

I arrive in SD on July 19 at 1:10 PM and leave on Tuesday the 25th at 8:45 am.

I am so excited. Plus I am splurging and going first class. Most likly my one and only time.

Sounds good. I'll try to get my arrival ticket at about the same time.

[howyadoin]

Plus I am splurging and going first class. Most likly my one and only time.Nice! Make sure you get the complimentary blowjob.

[C.O. Jones]

Get a suite with bunk beds for me and Jeffe! :D

[Buried Alien]

I'm staying at a Vagabond Inn in Chula Vista on Friday and Saturday nights. I'll be at the Con on Saturday and Sunday.

Good to see Kurt and Fly back in the saddle. Maybe we can go confront Geoff Johns together about ripping us off for INFINITE CRISIS. :)

Buried Alien (The FAstest Post Alive!)

[Cei-U!]

Good to see Kurt and Fly back in the saddle. Maybe we can go confront Geoff Johns together about ripping us off for INFINITE CRISIS. :)

I say we steal his lunch money, pants him and give him a swirly!

Cei-U!
I summon the sweet, sweet revenge!

[K'Nort]

Nice! Make sure you get the complimentary blowjob.

And be sure to time that before all the complimentary drinks kick in.

[Dan Apodaca]

Totally!! Hi everyone, I'm Mary by the way! I'm in England but would love to go to the SDCC this year. But Not many of my friends are into comics (cos they're girly girls or blokey blokes) so...any ideas??? There would have to be some kind of finding me at the airport, driving me to a hotel and making sure I don't get raped/mugged/killed (!) But costumes would be fuuunny ;)

Okay, somebody needs to make sure that this one is taken care of.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I'm going to present a paper as part of the Comic Art Conference at Comicon. I just learned that my proposal was accepted. My first conference paper! :)

The presentation will be about Dylan Horrocks's Hicksville as an example of the intersection between formal and cultural hybridity, so I don't know if anyone here will be interested in it, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.

[Guapo Méndez]

1/8'ths of the requisites to go to San Diego has been fulfilled: my wife has the new credit card.

I'm waiting for them to give me mine.

[Cei-U!]

I'm going to present a paper as part of the Comic Art Conference at Comicon. I just learned that my proposal was accepted. My first conference paper! :)

The presentation will be about Dylan Horrocks's Hicksville as an example of the intersection between formal and cultural hybridity, so I don't know if anyone here will be interested in it, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.

That's very cool, Aaron. If we can squeeze it in, maybe fly and I will attend and lend our (im)moral support.

Cei-U!
I summon the punditry!

[MacQuarrie]

We're going on the cheap this year. We got a room at the Motel 6 in Chula Vista, right next to the E street trolley station. No driving for us all week except to the Weenie Roast on Thursday.

[MacQuarrie]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

We're celebrating CBR's 10th Anniversary at SDCC.

I e-mailed Jonah about the idea, but he's ambivalent. Admits he's not great about promoting himself, hates to do panels, so he's not sold on the idea.

However, I told him we are having a CBR birthday cake at the Weenie Roast, and he said he'll be there for that. So it's official, there will be a CBR Birthday Party at SDCC.

I also decided to try an end-run around Jonah, and e-mailed the convention folks directly to see if we could get something on the schedule officially. If they say yes, I'll go ahead and organize it. And there will be cake there as well.

It's all about the cake.

[howyadoin]

However, I told him we are having a CBR birthday cake at the Weenie Roast, and he said he'll be there for that. So it's official, there will be a CBR Birthday Party at SDCC.Finally, a reason to drink!

[Cei-U!]

It's all about the cake.

Channeling Fenris, are we?

[Ronald Bryan]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

We're celebrating CBR's 10th Anniversary at SDCC.

I e-mailed Jonah about the idea, but he's ambivalent. Admits he's not great about promoting himself, hates to do panels, so he's not sold on the idea.

However, I told him we are having a CBR birthday cake at the Weenie Roast, and he said he'll be there for that. So it's official, there will be a CBR Birthday Party at SDCC.

I also decided to try an end-run around Jonah, and e-mailed the convention folks directly to see if we could get something on the schedule officially. If they say yes, I'll go ahead and organize it. And there will be cake there as well.

It's all about the cake.
Then you need to line up Brian for the panel, to asnwer questions (force him to go).

[StarsAndGarters]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

We're celebrating CBR's 10th Anniversary at SDCC.

I e-mailed Jonah about the idea, but he's ambivalent. Admits he's not great about promoting himself, hates to do panels, so he's not sold on the idea.

However, I told him we are having a CBR birthday cake at the Weenie Roast, and he said he'll be there for that. So it's official, there will be a CBR Birthday Party at SDCC.

I also decided to try an end-run around Jonah, and e-mailed the convention folks directly to see if we could get something on the schedule officially. If they say yes, I'll go ahead and organize it. And there will be cake there as well.

It's all about the cake.That's an AWESOME idea. I really hope it goes through. :D

[i_mmmchocolate]

Cake!
___

[Dan Apodaca]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

We're celebrating CBR's 10th Anniversary at SDCC.

I e-mailed Jonah about the idea, but he's ambivalent. Admits he's not great about promoting himself, hates to do panels, so he's not sold on the idea.

However, I told him we are having a CBR birthday cake at the Weenie Roast, and he said he'll be there for that. So it's official, there will be a CBR Birthday Party at SDCC.

I also decided to try an end-run around Jonah, and e-mailed the convention folks directly to see if we could get something on the schedule officially. If they say yes, I'll go ahead and organize it. And there will be cake there as well.

It's all about the cake.

Oh, WOW. This will be the most awesome in the history of awesome.

[Nikita]

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

We're celebrating CBR's 10th Anniversary at SDCC.

I e-mailed Jonah about the idea, but he's ambivalent. Admits he's not great about promoting himself, hates to do panels, so he's not sold on the idea.

However, I told him we are having a CBR birthday cake at the Weenie Roast, and he said he'll be there for that. So it's official, there will be a CBR Birthday Party at SDCC.

I also decided to try an end-run around Jonah, and e-mailed the convention folks directly to see if we could get something on the schedule officially. If they say yes, I'll go ahead and organize it. And there will be cake there as well.

It's all about the cake.



Don't forget to take pictures! :D

[HomerJay]

Finally, a reason to drink!
You say that like you needed one.

[Sir Tim Drake]

Has anyone heard from koop lately?

[Quarterwolf]

Remember only 7 more days for the cheaper registration.

And if you are flying get your tickets now. From what I am reading they are going to be raising the prices. ALOT.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Funny you mention that-- I just printed out the form tonight.

[mattbib]

I purchased plane tickets tonight.

[MacQuarrie]

Has anyone heard from koop lately?
I saw him at WWLA. He's a busy guy right now.

[Quarterwolf]

I purchased plane tickets tonight.

Be sure to pack a long book for your 12 hour layover at some ungodly airport.

[Rallura]

Be sure to pack a long book for your 12 hour layover at some ungodly airport.

We should start a pool for who gets the worts layover this year...

And I haven't heard from Koop either, but I trust that he will get the extra rooms he said he would. One way or the other it always works out.

[Quarterwolf]

We should start a pool for who gets the worts layover this year...

And I haven't heard from Koop either, but I trust that he will get the extra rooms he said he would. One way or the other it always works out.

Well I hope it is not me. They changed my flight so that I will be getting in a half hour sooner then I thought I would.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I would only take a non-stop flight. It costs a bit more, but it's worth it!

[Quarterwolf]

I would only take a non-stop flight. It costs a bit more, but it's worth it!

I would too if there were any. *sigh* Stupid Wisconsin.

[Dan Apodaca]

I purchased plane tickets tonight.

Cool! Matt Bib for all!

[Guapo Méndez]

All right, step two of the multi-layer plan has been completed. I have the new credit card.

Now to get the tickets to Tijuana...

[Solaris]

Once again, we're gonna have to miss the fun and festivities. *Huge sigh* I keep hoping... and things keep messing up for us to go. SOMEday we'll make it out there, though I don't know if it'll be *with* Finn in tow, or with him at the grandparents' house(s). Everyone enjoy the cake and festivities, and blow a kiss at a candle for me.

And, if I find out that Hugh Jackman's gonna be there promoting X3, I'm going to cry. For real. It's... it's as bad as Jade not getting to meet Orlando Bloom when he's gonna be somewhere.

Yeah. That bad. :(

[howyadoin]

Well, this isn't an announcement I'm gonna enjoy making, but it looks pretty likely that I'm gonna have to bail this year. My financial situation couldn't be much worse at the moment - to give you an example, I've been living off my credit cards for close to 3 months now, and two of them are maxed out. The work situation is finally starting to pick up, but with only 2 months between now and the Con, even if I get a shitload of work in that time, I still can't afford to take the time off work, much less spend a couple grand on the trip itself.

Sorry, folks. Maybe next year.

[Sentry]

hey, look on the bright side, i will be going next year with my wee bro 'the fury'.

Cant wiat for peoples photos from 2006.

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

Once again, we're gonna have to miss the fun and festivities. *Huge sigh* I keep hoping... and things keep messing up for us to go. SOMEday we'll make it out there, though I don't know if it'll be *with* Finn in tow, or with him at the grandparents' house(s). Everyone enjoy the cake and festivities, and blow a kiss at a candle for me.

And, if I find out that Hugh Jackman's gonna be there promoting X3, I'm going to cry. For real. It's... it's as bad as Jade not getting to meet Orlando Bloom when he's gonna be somewhere.

Yeah. That bad. :(
Tell ya what Flamey, if Hugh is there I'll give him a big ole hug, and if you're ever somewhere Orli is and I'm not, then you give him a big hug for me.
Sadly though... my financial situation right now is pretty sucky. I'm gonna try to get up enough for my plane tickets...

[Guapo Méndez]

Like I posted in Rita's, a very stupid dent to my car will eat a sizeable chunk of change earmarked for SDCC.

I fear SDCC has been put almost out of reach this year.

[Dreadstar]

Like I posted in Rita's, a very stupid dent to my car will eat a sizeable chunk of change earmarked for SDCC.

I fear SDCC has been put almost out of reach this year.


Just as well.

Next year, Howy, Guapo and Dread on tap.

[Royal]

Things are looking iffy for me as well.

[StarsAndGarters]

I'm still in as long as I get a job between now and then.

[howyadoin]

I'm still in as long as I get a job between now and then.Have a drink for me, then.

[Dan Apodaca]

Damn. It's gonna be rough without you Howy. I will make so many toasts to you.

[howyadoin]

Damn. It's gonna be rough without you Howy. I will make so many toasts to you.Much appreciated. The whole situation's pissing me off to no end.

[K'Nort]

I really have no idea at this point. Since I don't even know what state I'll be living in, let alone who the employer will be. Will there be an employer? *drinks*

[Cei-U!]

Much appreciated. The whole situation's pissing me off to no end.

Me, too. Who am I gonna test kryptonite with after hours if you aren't at the con? :(

Cei-U!
I summon the bummer!

[Dan Apodaca]

Me, too. Who am I gonna test kryptonite with after hours if you aren't at the con? :(

Cei-U!
I summon the bummer!

I might be able to help out with that.

[Alex L]

(Not like anyone really knows who I am, but)
I'll be going.

[Fabian]

Much appreciated. The whole situation's pissing me off to no end.
No!!!!!!! This will suck


I get happy new with Matt going but it gets countered by the loss of HOwy

[howyadoin]

Me, too. Who am I gonna test kryptonite with after hours if you aren't at the con?Sorry, buddy. Reality has raised its ugly head.

A possible solution, though:
I might be able to help out with that.Don't forget to wear the goggles.
No!!!!!!! This will suck


I get happy new with Matt going but it gets countered by the loss of HOwyDunno what to tell you, my friend. But I've averaged 5 days of work per month for the last 6 months. At this point I'm hoping there's enough leverage on my last credit card to pay next month's rent. Otherwise, I am well and truly fucked.

[C.O. Jones]

Well, this isn't an announcement I'm gonna enjoy making, but it looks pretty likely that I'm gonna have to bail this year. My financial situation couldn't be much worse at the moment - to give you an example, I've been living off my credit cards for close to 3 months now, and two of them are maxed out. The work situation is finally starting to pick up, but with only 2 months between now and the Con, even if I get a shitload of work in that time, I still can't afford to take the time off work, much less spend a couple grand on the trip itself.

Sorry, folks. Maybe next year.

And there goes 1/3 of my reasons for going... :(

I really wish I could help, my man. If I still had it like I did back in the day, it would've been no problem.

[howyadoin]

And there goes 1/3 of my reasons for going... :(

I really wish I could help, my man. If I still had it like I did back in the day, it would've been no problem.Crandall, you're the man. We'll drink together again sometime.

[Nikita]

Well, this isn't an announcement I'm gonna enjoy making, but it looks pretty likely that I'm gonna have to bail this year. My financial situation couldn't be much worse at the moment - to give you an example, I've been living off my credit cards for close to 3 months now, and two of them are maxed out. The work situation is finally starting to pick up, but with only 2 months between now and the Con, even if I get a shitload of work in that time, I still can't afford to take the time off work, much less spend a couple grand on the trip itself.

Sorry, folks. Maybe next year.


Sorry to hear that Bret. Hope things pick up for you soon.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'll have a drink for all those not present...

Or, I'll drink as much as all those not present.

[Dan Apodaca]

I'll have a drink for all those not present...

Or, I'll drink as much as all those not present.

So either way, you're gonna drink as much as Howy?

[howyadoin]

So either way, you're gonna drink as much as Howy?Make sure there's a paramedic team standing by at all times.

[Royal]

It looks like I won't be going this year either. My da sent my tax forms out too late. That's srt of my huge chunk of money right there.

I am looking into Dragon though. How much for a pass?

[Fabian]

A little update:

I need to save up $300 more and then after that, every penny I collect will be toward SDCC. I think I will get the $300 by the end of next week since I also get paid tommorrow ($120!).

Also, Im have been putting aside $100 a week for the past 3 weeks for the hotel and by June, Ill have saved up $1000 which I will use to book the hotel. I could book it even sooner since May is the busiest month of tips for me (I could even make $1000 in 2 weeks, hell I made $350 last year in tips on Cinco de Mayo alone). I have 3 people for our room so there's still room for one more

[Dan Apodaca]

A little update:

I need to save up $300 more and then after that, every penny I collect will be toward SDCC. I think I will get the $300 by the end of next week since I also get paid tommorrow ($120!).

Also, Im have been putting aside $100 a week for the past 3 weeks for the hotel and by June, Ill have saved up $1000 which I will use to book the hotel. I could book it even sooner since May is the busiest month of tips for me (I could even make $1000 in 2 weeks, hell I made $350 last year in tips on Cinco de Mayo alone). I have 3 people for our room so there's still room for one more

Hey, if you want my share for the room now, so you don't have to wait as long to book it, let me know.

[Fabian]

Hey, if you want my share for the room now, so you don't have to wait as long to book it, let me know.
I think to book it I need only the first night's payment but Im not sure if they'll suck out the rest of my money in the account to pay for the rest. Let me double check and I'll get back to you


(and it was a $200 check! Go overtime!)

[Dan Apodaca]

I think to book it I need only the first night's payment but Im not sure if they'll suck out the rest of my money in the account to pay for the rest. Let me double check and I'll get back to you

Cool. So, Bib's staying with us?


(and it was a $200 check! Go overtime!)

Nice!

[mattbib]

Yep...Fabian had apparently been counting me all along even though I wasn't sure I was able to go. Which is cool.

Fabian, I can Paypal you $ in advance if you need it.

[Ronald Bryan]

CO Jones/El Heffe/Punchy, still getting the room, right? If so, I need to get everyone set up in the room, with names and all that. Thanks.