Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006

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Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006 (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/)
July 20-23, 2006

SDCC is scheduled for July 20-23, 2006. Preview Night is scheduled for July 19 and is for 4-day members only.

Below is a list of confirmed CBR attendees. If you're going, let us know when you're arriving and leaving, where and with whom you're staying, and in which CBR events you're participating.

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CBR Events
07/19 7PM: Preview Night Dinner at Horton's Plaza (http://gothere.com/sandiego/horton/)
CBRians from all over will converge on Horton's Plaza for an opening night dinner. Don't know anyone? So what. Drop by and eat, meet, and greet!

07/20 7PM: Weenie Roast & CBR 10th Anniversary Celebration (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=130352)
A CBR tradition! Burgers, hot dogs, and comic book geekery for all! Check out the Weenie Roast thread for details.

07/21 8AM: Official YABS Breakfast (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=123533&highlight=diego)
Have breakfast at Denny's (2137 Pacific Highway) with fan-fave Gail Simone! See if she orders the Moons-Over-My-Hammy!

07/22 2PM: Rita's Pub Crawl
See who lives, see who dies! CBRian's get a (liver) work out as they descend upon the bar scene of San Diego's historic Gaslamp district.

07/24 9AM: San Diego Zoo (http://www.sandiegozoo.org/)
Join other remaining CBRians on a Monday trip to the world-famous zoo.

Links
San Diego Comic Con (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/)
San Diego (http://www.sandiego.gov/directories/visiting.shtml)
More San Diego (http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/)
West’s Handy Dandy Con Advice Thread (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=44605)
CampCBR Yahoo! Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CampCBR/)

Transportation
San Diego MTS Maps & Timetables (http://www.sdcommute.com/Rider_Information/routes/mapstts.asp)
>>>San Diego Trolley Map & Timetable (http://www.sdcommute.com/Rider_Information/Trolley/Trolleymap.asp)
>>>San Diego Regional Transit Maps (http://www.sdcommute.com/Rider_Information/Regional_Transit_Maps/Index.asp)
Aventine Transportation (http://www.aventinetransportation.com/)
EZ Ride Shuttle (http://www.ezrideshuttle.com/)
Orange Cab (http://www.orangecabsandiego.com/)
Yellow Cab of San Diego (http://www.driveu.com/)
Cloud 9 Shuttle (http://www.cloud9shuttle.com/)

[MacQuarrie]

I'm registered already, but haven't made any arrangements for accomodations. We'll probably do the KOA again, since it's cheap and only a trolley ride away. Unless I find some extra money, in which case we'll try to stay where Scott Sha!'s family does, so that Chris and Kirby can hang out together.

It's all carved in jello at the moment.

[i_mmmchocolate]

So, who's planning on going in 2006?

I'll be there again! I've already got money stashed for it.

I'm all about the hotel again.

I want to explore the city a bit more next time, beyond Gas Lamp.

That's all for now!

[Dan Apodaca]

Who wants to come with me to get Dan Clowes' autograph and scream like little girls?

[mattbib]

Who wants to come with me to get Dan Clowes' autograph and scream like little girls?Only if we dress like Enid and Rebecca.

[howyadoin]

The mailer included a multipurpose registration form for 2006 (though I don't see it on their website yet.)If last year was any indication, they won't have online registration until really late in the game.

[Fabian]

If I do end up going, I might need new roomates

[howyadoin]

If I do end up going, I might need new roomates"If"?


.

[Fabian]

"If"?
I'm thinking about it. Most signs point to yes but I'll never know until next year whether I am or not.

[howyadoin]

I'm thinking about it. Most signs point to yes but I'll never know until next year whether I am or not.At the very least, you have to come up for the Second Annual Pub Crawl.

[Fabian]

At the very least, you have to come up for the Second Annual Pub Crawl.
Oh hell yeah. I can't miss that, I practically live down the street plus I'm 21 now. I'm a man

[howyadoin]

Oh hell yeah. I can't miss that, I practically live down the street plus I'm 21 now. I'm a manPlus you love Car Bombs.

[Ronald Bryan]

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Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006 (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/)
July 20-23, 2006


I received the CCI 2005 Update #3 in the mail today and there was some info on the 2006 Con included. The mailer included a multipurpose registration form for 2006 (though I don't see it on their website yet.

SDCC is scheduled for July 20-23, 2006. Preview Night is scheduled for July 19 and is for 4-day members only.

Some of the invited guests for 2006 are Daniel Clowes, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Robert Kirkman, James Kochalka, Roger Langridge, Andy Runton, John Wagner, and Scott Williams.

So, who's planning on going in 2006? Is everyone interested in staying in one hotel again? Who's looking to room together? Which hotels are we looking at? Is anyone interested in camping? And anything special you wnat to do during your trip?
Does it say when hotel registration starts?

[Fabian]

Plus you love Car Bombs.
True. I just need roomates then, otherwise I'll show up for a few days by driving down

[HomerJay]

You all suck.
I probably won't be going yet again this year, because I'd be leaving my wife home alone with a newborn and an insane 2 year-old.
Maybe 2007...

[Royal]

I' going. I do need to find new members for Team No Sweat though.

[howyadoin]

You all suck.
I probably won't be going yet again this year, because I'd be leaving my wife home alone with a newborn and an insane 2 year-old.
Maybe 2007...Leave the kids home. The wife can be designated driver.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Thanks to Nicole's new job, Nicole and I will most likely be at SDCC 06.

[howyadoin]

Thanks to Nicole's new job, Nicole and I will most likely be at SDCC 06.This is outstanding news.

[Dan Apodaca]

So guess what happens in May, 2006?



Dan turns 21.

I make the promise now to match Howyadoin, drink for drink, until I die.

[howyadoin]

So guess what happens in May, 2006?



Dan turns 21.

I make the promise now to match Howyadoin, drink for drink, until I die."Ain't you boys heard? There's a new sheriff in town."

[Dan Apodaca]

"Ain't you boys heard? There's a new sheriff in town."

I am so ready.

So fucking ready.

[howyadoin]

I am so ready.

So fucking ready.You have lotsa time to train.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I have no plans for the summer yet, but I am going to assume that I will be attending SDCC. So I'd like to be included in the hotel plans.

[SilverSpider]

Does it say when hotel registration starts?


I don't know to many hotels that wont let you book as far in advance as you want. Last time we planned to go, I booked the room in Imperial Beach almost a year out. :)

[LoneWolf21]

I'll be going, although I haven't gotten any info thing in the mail yet.

[mattbib]

The more X-ers the better. :)

And, so, the most memorable plans for 2006 is for Dan to die?

[mattbib]

Does it say when hotel registration starts?Official hotels haven't been announced, but reservations for hotels generally can be made a year in advance.

[elheffe]

It's soo early to say for sure, but I wanna go!

[howyadoin]

And, so, the most memorable plans for 2006 is for Dan to die?But at least he'll die drinkin' like a man.

[mattbib]

But at least he'll die drinkin' like a man.Well...the fact that nobody died this past year pretty much assures that Dan will survive. He might grow a vagina, but he'll survive.

[howyadoin]

Well...the fact that nobody died this past year pretty much assures that Dan will survive. He might grow a vagina, but he'll survive.Is that what happened to Alex?

[mattbib]

Is that what happened to Alex?I never got that close. We'll have to ask Fabian.

[Dan Apodaca]

Well...the fact that nobody died this past year pretty much assures that Dan will survive. He might grow a vagina, but he'll survive.

I'd have to be crazy to grow a vagina around CBR people. That's like waving some honey in front of a swarm of killer bees.

[phoenixrising]

"Ain't you boys heard? There's a new sheriff in town."

Is that new sheriff or nude sheriff (http://www.theonion.com/content/node/42182)?

I'm in.

[Rallura]

Koop is getting a block of rooms again, hopefully a closer hotel (no details yet). Send me a message if you want in the group.

[Fabian]

I never got that close. We'll have to ask Fabian.
I'm pretty sure I had the least action last year. Remember, no one dry humped me

[Pól Rua]

Unless I get a serious windfall pretty damn quickly, there's no way I'm getting there. All my money seems to keep getting eaten as soon as I get it.

Plus y'all get to kick me in the nuts for not showing up this year.

Don't think I've forgotten.

[K'Nort]

I'll certainly be there, including the group hotel.

[Tadhg Adams]

Barring something insane, like a big fat raise, or getting an extra week of vacation time, we probably won't be going this year.

[Dom]

I'll be there, plus one.

No turning back, have the vacation time and the school freedom. I will be in the hotel group, and if Howy doesn't kill Dan, I ceratinly will.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'll need a roommate or two too. Forgot to mention that, but guess it goes without saying.

I'll be there, plus one.

Who are you bringing? Someone had to ask!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Barring something insane, like a big fat raise, or getting an extra week of vacation time, we probably won't be going this year.

BOOOOOOOOOO!

[Dom]

Who are you bringing? Someone had to ask!

The woman in my life.

She going whether she likes it or not.

[Royal]

The Green Fairy or Nancy Whisky?

[Dom]

The Green Fairy or Nancy Whisky?


Juanita Cuervo.

[Ray R.]

Already in for next year. I've made promises now to four different non-CBR people to go. Meeting my cousin from L.A. there, and hoping to get my bro from Orlando to tag along. I'll help out Koop in his booth to earn my keep....

In any case, I needed another year to keep my World Championship Drinking Belt warm before howy decides to take it......

[DarkBlade]

Sorry Lena. : /

[Guapo Méndez]

I'm trying to convince my wife. She wants to take the kids to a family vacation in Disneyland. I'm trying to include the other Disney in the equation.

If airfare to California is cheaper, or reasonably priced, we're going to California. My wife has family there and she could stay with them while I hop to San Diego.

If airfare is equally priced to either destination, then the deciding factor will be hotel accomodations. Florida we'd have to pay for the hotel, but in California, we would not.

Like last year, I'll know for sure in december.

[Dom]

I'm a shrewd mofo.

I booked my vacation from the 16th to the 27th, because I only have 9 paid days.

Today, I took an a Saturday morning inventory count. Right near my house. It should take me a total of 2 hours, for which I will bill the client 8 and carry that day over to give myself a full 15 day paid vacation, counting weekends.

That's right, I'll be in San Diego, and still making money.

I should get an award or something.

[K'Nort]

That's right, I'll be in San Diego, and still making money.

I should get an award or something.

Absolutely.

The Buy The First Round award.

[Dom]

Absolutely.

The Buy The First Round award.


But I make canadian money, it's not even real.

[howyadoin]

In any case, I needed another year to keep my World Championship Drinking Belt warm before howy decides to take it......Remember to save some energy for the ComiCon Funk Jam.

[Quarterwolf]

True. I just need roomates then

Hey me too since Stars and Garters will now be shacking up with K'Nort at next years.

BUT I AM SO GOING. I already asked off for it at work and have my money stahed aside. Nothing could stop me from being there.

[Quarterwolf]

I'll be there, plus one.

No turning back, have the vacation time and the school freedom. I will be in the hotel group, and if Howy doesn't kill Dan, I ceratinly will.

I believe I can finally say this..

IT'S ABOUT FREAKING TIME!!!

Great to hear you are coming.

Now we have to see if he bails again.

[howyadoin]

Now we have to see if he bails again.Hopefully the shame of his previous bailings will prevent him from doing it again.

[Dom]

Hopefully the shame of his previous bailings will prevent him from doing it again.


You damn straight.

I already stood you up last year. I stood howy up twice last year.

That's unforgivable and I will be buying many drinks to correct the situation.

[howyadoin]

You damn straight.

I already stood you up last year. I stood howy up twice last year.

That's unforgivable and I will be buying many drinks to correct the situation.Can I get a witness on this?

[Dan Apodaca]

I'll be there, plus one.

No turning back, have the vacation time and the school freedom. I will be in the hotel group, and if Howy doesn't kill Dan, I ceratinly will.

Yay! I will die so many times!

[Gilda Dent]

Well...the fact that nobody died this past year pretty much assures that Dan will survive. He might grow a vagina, but he'll survive.

Wait a minute, that's all it takes to grow a vagina, getting drunk at a comic convention? Damn. Wish I'd known that three years ago; would've saved me a buttload of money.

I'll be there, even if I have to drive the brand new car I just got today cross country. I wonder if San Diego is one of the cities with the real time navigation info?

Gilda

[Punchy]

as always I plan on going but won't know for quite some time if I can because of work and the like, not sure what I'll do for accomidations

[Dan Apodaca]

Wait a minute, that's all it takes to grow a vagina, getting drunk at a comic convention? Damn. Wish I'd known that three years ago; would've saved me a buttload of money.

Well, that is one way to do it, but it's not the most pleasant. And sometimes John Byrne jumps in.

[StoneGold]

I do San Diego the way I always do: decide a few days before.

[Dan Apodaca]

I am, obviously, planning on going, but I can't make any commitments right now. Still too early.

[StoneGold]

I am, obviously, planning on going, but I can't make any commitments right now. Still too early.
It seems kind of pointless when you live within driving distance. Besides, it's always fun to see who I can crash with that night.

[Dan Apodaca]

It seems kind of pointless when you live within driving distance. Besides, it's always fun to see who I can crash with that night.

That's very true. If I'm going down for the whole con, though, I wouldn't want to use up all that gas driving back and forth.

[StoneGold]

That's very true. If I'm going down for the whole con, though, I wouldn't want to use up all that gas driving back and forth.
True, it's a bit more expensive than it used to be.

[Gilda Dent]

We're planning our vacation to coincide; Knott's Berry Farm, Disney, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and Comicon over a period of two weeks.

Gilda

[K'Nort]

Hey me too since Stars and Garters will now be shacking up with K'Nort at next years.

That's sweet. Pretty damn optimistic, but sweet.

And Trix/DB and Rally/BB were practical enough to share rooms with others; why wouldn't we? Unless there were downsides I just never heard about....

[Quarterwolf]

That's sweet. Pretty damn optimistic, but sweet.

And Trix/DB and Rally/BB were practical enough to share rooms with others; why wouldn't we? Unless there were downsides I just never heard about....

WOOHOO. Count me in then. If you will still have me.

[Royal]

btw, my Base Op. is The Field.

Jus' so ya noos.

[Tadhg Adams]

And Trix/DB and Rally/BB were practical enough to share rooms with others; why wouldn't we? Unless there were downsides I just never heard about....

No downsides, though if we were going this year, we'd be looking at staying at a ritzier joint like the Omni.

[howyadoin]

Wait a minute, that's all it takes to grow a vagina, getting drunk at a comic convention? Damn. Wish I'd known that three years ago; would've saved me a buttload of money.Christ, I may be in trouble here.

[Royal]

No downsides, though if we were going this year, we'd be looking at staying at a ritzier joint like the Omni.

But I love fucking with the homeless by walking by them with 24 bottles of beer on me shoulder at 8 in the morn.

[howyadoin]

btw, my Base Op. is The Field.

Jus' so ya noos.Henry's was a much better bar.
No downsides, though if we were going this year, we'd be looking at staying at a ritzier joint like the Omni.I'd be happier to just be staying a few blocks closer to the Con.

[Tadhg Adams]

I'd be happier to just be staying a few blocks closer to the Con.

I'm a white-collar yuppie now though.

[howyadoin]

I'm a white-collar yuppie now though.Are you still allowed to talk to us now?

[Fabian]

Well if I do end up staying, I also want to stay at a swank place.

Funny how the SoCal people are the ones who don't know if they're going or not

[K'Nort]

I'd be happier to just be staying a few blocks closer to the Con.

And closer vertical-wise. It wasn't the distance that bugged me; it was the damn hill.

[Fabian]

And closer vertical-wise. It wasn't the distance that bugged me; it was the damn hill.
At least you didn't do it like me while completely trashed. I'm gonna miss that hill

[Tadhg Adams]

At least you didn't do it like me while completely trashed. I'm gonna miss that hill

You didn't miss it at the time.

[K'Nort]

At least you didn't do it like me while completely trashed. I'm gonna miss that hill

Hell no. That's when it was easy.

[howyadoin]

And closer vertical-wise. It wasn't the distance that bugged me; it was the damn hill.See, the hill didn't bother me. It stretched my hamstrings out nicely, after having to walk so slowly at the con because of the sea of idiots in front of me all the time.

[Puma]

not sure yet. definitely going to Tahoe for the Fourth so I'm not sure on money & vacation time from work.

[i_mmmchocolate]

That's sweet. Pretty damn optimistic, but sweet.

And Trix/DB and Rally/BB were practical enough to share rooms with others; why wouldn't we? Unless there were downsides I just never heard about....

If you need a fourth roomie, I'm your girl!

[i_mmmchocolate]

And closer vertical-wise. It wasn't the distance that bugged me; it was the damn hill.

I know. I was sort of shocked and annoyed at those damn hills. If San Diego is hilly, I can't imagine what San Francisco would be like.

[K'Nort]

No downsides, though if we were going this year, we'd be looking at staying at a ritzier joint like the Omni.

What are folks thinking in terms of ritzier exactly? I don't expect much upgrading to be in my budget.

[Fabian]

What are folks thinking in terms of ritzier exactly? I don't expect much upgrading to be in my budget.
3 star hotel or more for me

I want another bathrobe

[i_mmmchocolate]

Well if I do end up staying, I also want to stay at a swank place.

Agreed. I think 4 to a room can manage the price-- though it would be a good idea to check out rates to make sure.

[Fabian]

Agreed. I think 4 to a room can manage the price-- though it would be a good idea to check out rates to make sure.
4 can easily manage if people put in around $200 for a 4 nights stay. I know I'd do it.

Can you look for rates that far ahead already?

[i_mmmchocolate]

4 can easily manage if people put in around $200 for a 4 nights stay. I know I'd do it.

Can you look for rates that far ahead already?

I have no idea, but I think they (the hotels) have a general idea of what we should expect.

All I know is I want some nice bed sheets and a non-flooding shower this time around.

[Fabian]

I have no idea, but I think they (the hotels) have a general idea of what we should expect.

All I know is I want some nice bed sheets and a non-flooding shower this time around.
Well when I was looking around the same time last year, $200 a night was what I was finding to be the median.

I will now rub it in people's faces that our room had no problems

Now I need $800 or 3 roomies.

[Fabian]

I just searched hotwire and they have a 3 star hotel for $168 a night or a 4 star for $325 a night in the Gaslamp District

Downtown - Harbor Island has a better choice of a 3.5 star one for $179 per night

[Dom]

I'm either waiting for koop's block or getting a room at the Bristol near the Gaslamp district.

[K'Nort]

Well I can certainly do $200 for four nights.

And who paid for your robe?

[Fabian]

Well I can certainly do $200 for four nights.

And who paid for your robe?
No one did, they were $70 a pop but I just liked the fact that our bathroom had a robe in their for us to use. I want that again so I can be a CBR version of Hugh Hefner

Heck if people want to splurge, I'd do the 4 star hotel one too

[K'Nort]

No one did, they were $70 a pop but I just liked the fact that our bathroom had a robe in their for us to use. I want that again so I can be a CBR version of Hugh Hefner

Ah. I thought you meant you took it home.

Ours were $45, I think. I can't keep them straight with the teddy bear.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Well I can certainly do $200 for four nights.

Same here, if the hotel was worth it, definitely.

[Brandon Hanvey]

According to the latest Comic-Con update, registration for "official" Comic-Con hotels takes place a couple days after WonderCon. On the 15th of February if I remember correctly.

[mattbib]

Now I need $800 or 3 roomies.I'm all for being part of a party room this year if needed.

[howyadoin]

I'm either waiting for koop's block or getting a room at the Bristol near the Gaslamp district.You might wanna talk to koop before you make any decisions; I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get a block of rooms this year.

[Fabian]

I'm all for being part of a party room this year if needed.
You know it. The Captain will be flowing. Now 2 more

[Gilda Dent]

Does it say when hotel registration starts?

The wife and I already have our room reserved.

Most hotels will take reservations a year in advance, and some up to two. Some of the best hotels near to the convention center are already booked, the Hilton (right next door) for example, is already fully booked for the weekend.

Gilda

[dougiemccoy]

I'm planning n going again this year unless something goes real bad before then...Might be looking for a roomate or more because the guy i always hook up for hotel owns me for 1/2 the money for 04 and all for 05 and he still hasn't send me money yet...so i'm not real happy. one buddy here is sort of talking about going if so cool. but if not might have to go single...

[MacQuarrie]

Having a family o f5 to house pretty much puts me out of the $200/night hotel contingent; I ain't got a grand to lay down for a room.

[StoneGold]

Having a family o f5 to house pretty much puts me out of the $200/night hotel contingent; I ain't got a grand to lay down for a room.
That's what pet carriers are for.

[StarsAndGarters]

Hey me too since Stars and Garters will now be shacking up with K'Nort at next years.That's sweet. Pretty damn optimistic, but sweet.

And Trix/DB and Rally/BB were practical enough to share rooms with others; why wouldn't we? Unless there were downsides I just never heard about....Works for me. I think it's the best of both worlds.


Ah. I thought you meant you took it home.

Ours were $45, I think. I can't keep them straight with the teddy bear.Those were some really nice bathrobes. I wouldn't mind having one to use again at all.

That said, that was a really nice hotel. Don't know if it's in my budget either.

[Ronald Bryan]

OK, on to pricing and things.

Last year, the Hilton and Omni were $192 and $199 respectively, for right across the street. That would be my first and second choice, from a distance standpoint. The Manchester Grand Hyatt (2 blocks away) was $175. The Horton Plaza Westin was $164/$179. And the Embassy Suites (5 blocks) was $185.

Now, with the hotels going on sale in February (according to Brandon) there is time for some deciding (and the Comic-Con website says more details in January).

Now, I was planning, if anyone else wanted, on trying to get the rooms in a block (they let you reserve multiple rooms online, or so it said on last year's page). I would say, if anyone else is wanting rooms, it would probably be best to try to get them in blocks with other people. But, if need be, I am willing to take some (up to 10 rooms if I had to, can't get more because of the first day's deposit.) Is there anyone who would be interested in this? It could help guarantee a group of CBR people being close together.

[howyadoin]

OK, on to pricing and things.

Last year, the Hilton and Omni were $192 and $199 respectively, for right across the street. That would be my first and second choice, from a distance standpoint. The Manchester Grand Hyatt (2 blocks away) was $175. The Horton Plaza Westin was $164/$179. And the Embassy Suites (5 blocks) was $185.Are those total cost per room, or is the number of people in the room a factor as well?

[Ronald Bryan]

Are those total cost per room, or is the number of people in the room a factor as well?
Per night. 2 people, 2 beds, which is what we had all the rooms down as last year.


If you want to go 4 people per room listed, the prices jump up $40 for any of them per night.

[howyadoin]

Per night. 2 people, 2 beds, which is what we had all the rooms down as last year.

If you want to go 4 people per room listed, the prices jump up $40 for any of them per night.Ah, okay. I wasn't entirely clear on that last year.

[Quarterwolf]

That would be cool Ron.

My only concern would be those that could not afford the higher cost of those rooms.

also how would we work the key thing again?

[Ronald Bryan]

That would be cool Ron.

My only concern would be those that could not afford the higher cost of those rooms.

also how would we work the key thing again?
You already agreed! No backing out!

And they can band together now, or in a while. Or PM Rallura right now asking about rooms. She was going to handle koop's travel agent directly.

And the key thing would work the same way it did last year.

[howyadoin]

Or PM Rallura right now asking about rooms. She was going to handle koop's travel agent directly.I seem to recall a bunch of people slagging him over last year's reservations.

[Quarterwolf]

You already agreed! No backing out!

And they can band together now, or in a while. Or PM Rallura right now asking about rooms. She was going to handle koop's travel agent directly.

And the key thing would work the same way it did last year.

LOL. Nah I am still in. Not a issue. And I am sure Chance and his wife can afford it as well should they actually go.

Beisdes I am rooming with K'Nort, Stars, I MMM Choc. I have great roomates already.

And did people actually slag Koop for that? He did nothing wrong there. It was his travel agent.

[howyadoin]

And did people actually slag Koop for that? He did nothing wrong there. It was his travel agent.That's what I'm talkin' about. If the guy was as bad as people were saying, why are we using him again?

[Ronald Bryan]

I seem to recall a bunch of people slagging him over last year's reservations.
Yeah, what QW said, the majority of the slagging was the travel agent, which is why Rally said she was going to knuckle up on him this year. I'm sure koop did not like all the problems, though.

[Quarterwolf]

That's what I'm talkin' about. If the guy was as bad as people were saying, why are we using him again?

The problem last time was Rally had to go through Koop to get to him....


This year should she chose to do it she can just call him directly.

[Ronald Bryan]

That's what I'm talkin' about. If the guy was as bad as people were saying, why are we using him again?
Oh, OK. Because Rally was going to make sure he didn't screw around this time.


Which is also why I was just going on my own.

[mattbib]

Now, with the hotels going on sale in February (according to Brandon) there is time for some deciding (and the Comic-Con website says more details in January). That doesn't mean those hotels won't fill up before then. I think waiting until then for those closer hotels is risky.

[Ronald Bryan]

That doesn't mean those hotels won't fill up before then. I think waiting until then for those closer hotels is risky.
They can't fill up until that date, the rooms are reserved for SDCC guests and won't go on sale until then. That's why if you try to get rooms from any of the SDCC official hotels, they say they hotels are all booked up. As long as we would get the hotel on the day it went on sale, you should be fine.


Now, if you can mail or fax the stuff before then, I'm all for that.

[mattbib]

Gotcha...I wasn't aware there were rooms held for the event. I wonder if up the price on those held rooms once they're released.

[Fabian]

I'm just going to handle my own reservations for my own room and check out who wants to room with me

[zombie]

I'll make it out there one of these years, just not likely this year.

[Dom]

Per night. 2 people, 2 beds, which is what we had all the rooms down as last year.


If you want to go 4 people per room listed, the prices jump up $40 for any of them per night.

I'm down with this, I'm 2 people already though.

[K'Nort]

OK, on to pricing and things.

Last year, the Hilton and Omni were $192 and $199 respectively, for right across the street. That would be my first and second choice, from a distance standpoint. The Manchester Grand Hyatt (2 blocks away) was $175. The Horton Plaza Westin was $164/$179. And the Embassy Suites (5 blocks) was $185.

For comparison, what was the hotel this past year?

[howyadoin]

For comparison, what was the hotel this past year?In all the last-minute confusion last year, I seem to have blanked that out.

[Chris CCL]

I hope to attend this year. I'll have to cut out all my Archives and Masterwork spending just to afford the plane ticket.
I thought that the show was going to move from San Diego to Anaheim. I guess that was just a nasty rumor.

Chris CCL

[StoneGold]

I hope to attend this year. I'll have to cut out all my Archives and Masterwork spending just to afford the plane ticket.
I thought that the show was going to move from San Diego to Anaheim. I guess that was just a nasty rumor.

Chris CCL
That's a nasty rumor every year. Besides, WWLA moved to the LA Convention Center.

[i_mmmchocolate]

In all the last-minute confusion last year, I seem to have blanked that out.

Me too. Someone asked me recently and I couldn't remember the name at all, "Uh, it's in the Gas Lamp district, that's all I can remember."

[Flawless P]

I live close enough to San Diego so I would love to go but I really dont know anything about getting in or the money involved, This is somthing I have always wanted to do but never knew anything about. Anyone care to enlighten me on these subjects... and what the entire experiance is like.

[StoneGold]

I live close enough to San Diego so I would love to go but I really dont know anything about getting in or the money involved, This is somthing I have always wanted to do but never knew anything about. Anyone care to enlighten me on these subjects... and what the entire experiance is like.
CRASH AT FLAW'S PLACE!!!

[Flawless P]

Ok but it is like a 2 1/2 hr drive to SD.

And I dont think my Mom would appreciate it very much.

[StoneGold]

Ok but it is like a 2 1/2 hr drive to SD.

And I dont think my Mom would appreciate it very much.
Hell. I could just drive from my place then. When you said close, I thought you meant, you know, close. Not far.

[Flawless P]

My kind of close is me and my friends leaving at two and getting to San Diego in an hr. Cuz I count inability to speed and traffic in my estamations.

[StoneGold]

Sigh. You're useless to me. You hear me? Useless!!!

[Flawless P]

Oh well I guess I better take that syanide pill now since it was made clear that once i was no longer useful I would need to be exterminated. (How close are you by the way?)

[StoneGold]

San Fernando Valley

[Flawless P]

Yeah I am near Sacramento.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Beisdes I am rooming with K'Nort, Stars, I MMM Choc. I have great roomates already.

Yep! We need to name our room something. All the cool kids name their rooms!

[StoneGold]

Yeah I am near Sacramento.
Sacramento to San Diego in two hours? I think you're either overestimating yourself, or you just set the new land speed record. That's over 500 miles.

[K'Nort]

Yep! We need to name our room something. All the cool kids name their rooms!

How about the What-The-Heck-Exactly-Will-The-Sleeping-Arrangements-Be room?

[StoneGold]

How is it that none of us actually live in SD so we could all just crash on their floor and make a huge mess?

[K'Nort]

How is it that none of us actually live in SD so we could all just crash on their floor and make a huge mess?

I think you just answered your own question.

[Fabian]

Yep! We need to name our room something. All the cool kids name their rooms!

We started it.

[i_mmmchocolate]

We started it.

So I'm basically a second-class cool kid.

racist.

[i_mmmchocolate]

How about the What-The-Heck-Exactly-Will-The-Sleeping-Arrangements-Be room?

This is going to be a very interesting room arrangement indeed. As long as I have half a bed to sleep in and the person I'm sharing a bed with isn't nekkid, I'm a-okay!

ha ha.

[howyadoin]

As long as I have half a bed to sleep in and the person I'm sharing a bed with isn't nekkid, I'm a-okay!That's what I said to Punchy.

*insert sad emoticon here*

[Fabian]

So I'm basically a second-class cool kid.

racist.
Didn't you read the update? Minorities can't be racist.

And first class are just the 2 guys who I hung out with from my room
cause we're elitists bastards.

edit: I meant to say 2

[howyadoin]

Didn't you read the update? Minorities can't be racist. Actually, I think it was just black people who can't be racist.

But he never did clear that up before he got the boot.

[Rallura]

Koop's guy was supposed to be sending information on getting a block of 10 to 15 rooms, but hasn't yet so far as I know, unless he sent it to Koop, who appears to be Travelling A Lot right now.

I am going to call my mother-in-law tonight and get the number for her travel agent and see what he can do for us.

I don't want to wait much longer on this. I know Koop generally gets multiple rooms anyway. I do need to know who is going in on the block though. I got a whole one person saying they were so far. I need to be emailed or pm'd because I cannot be here to sift through this thread every five minutes.

So there. Wah.

[Alex]

As an odd aside, i may be in san diego at the same time, or around the same time, for non con reasons.
...obviously will attend pub crawl if this occurs.

[Ronald Bryan]

Gotcha...I wasn't aware there were rooms held for the event. I wonder if up the price on those held rooms once they're released.
That's cool. I forgot you're not a regular convention attendee. Yeah, that's something that happes for any convention. And Dragon*Con takes over their hotels completely.

And, the prices I listed for last year were the Con held rooms. Usually, the Con prices are pretty good compared to normal pricing, sometimes even better than a regular price.




Now, as to whether the question about last year was the pricing of the rooms. They were $80 something a night, at the Downtown Comfort Inn, if I remember.

[Tadhg Adams]

As an odd aside, i may be in san diego at the same time, or around the same time, for non con reasons.
...obviously will attend pub crawl if this occurs.

I thought you didn't travel for skirt?

[Rallura]

I thought you didn't travel for skirt?

The bear doesn't wear a skirt.

[Puma]

The bear doesn't wear a skirt.
ah, so he will travel for bare bear then?

[Alex]

I thought you didn't travel for skirt?
I'm not going out there to meet someone or anything.

[K'Nort]

I'm not going out there to meet someone or anything.

So wait, you're probably going to San Diego but you're definitely not going to the con?


And are Rally and Ron talking about the same rooms? It sounds almost like different plans. But I'm really dumb today too so sorry.

[Alex]

So wait, you're probably going to San Diego but you're definitely not going to the con?


And are Rally and Ron talking about the same rooms? It sounds almost like different plans. But I'm really dumb today too so sorry.
Well,im going to be there a little earlier or later then the start of the con.
After this year, paying for a con pass and being there about...oh...a total of 2 hours, i figure it's a cost i don't need.
And i want to get my own hotel and all that.

[K'Nort]

Well,im going to be there a little earlier or later then the start of the con.

After this year, paying for a con pass and being there about...oh...a total of 2 hours, i figure it's a cost i don't need.

Well that totally makes sense. I certainly got my money's worth but it was also my first year, so I wonder what I'll do this next year. Attend panels, probably. I spent all of this one standing in line for sketches, but I figure there won't be that many different artists for 2006.

[Rallura]

I am fairly sure Ron is getting his own hotel.

[Quarterwolf]

AHHH I feel condflicted.

But I will let K'Nort and Stars decide where they want to stay. Just so long as I am in their room. :D

[K'Nort]

But I will let K'Nort and Stars decide where they want to stay. Just so long as I am in their room. :D

So you're okay with Lena's 'no sleeping in the nude' rule?

[howyadoin]

ah, so he will travel for bare bear then?Never figured him for a bearbacker.

[Quarterwolf]

So you're okay with Lena's 'no sleeping in the nude' rule?

As long as you and Stars stay clothed in the room as well I have no problem with that.

Shorts and shirt for me.

[Gilda Dent]

That's cool. I forgot you're not a regular convention attendee. Yeah, that's something that happes for any convention. And Dragon*Con takes over their hotels completely.

And, the prices I listed for last year were the Con held rooms. Usually, the Con prices are pretty good compared to normal pricing, sometimes even better than a regular price.


Chalk me up as another one who didn't know about rooms being held for a convention. This might explain why our room is a bit more than what you list ($259 at the Hilton).

Gilda

[Ronald Bryan]

So wait, you're probably going to San Diego but you're definitely not going to the con?


And are Rally and Ron talking about the same rooms? It sounds almost like different plans. But I'm really dumb today too so sorry.
Different rooms. Rally is looking for cheap rooms, much like last year, which would put you out about where we were last year distance wise, the closer rooms will be filled up for the travel agent, saved for the con attendees.

[Fabian]

Well,im going to be there a little earlier or later then the start of the con.
After this year, paying for a con pass and being there about...oh...a total of 2 hours, i figure it's a cost i don't need.
And i want to get my own hotel and all that.
I'm thinking the same thing. Possible roomies or crash at my place?

[Punchy]

what's this about not sharing a bed with naked people?

you guys are no fun

[Fabian]

what's this about not sharing a bed with naked people?

you guys are no fun
Not all of them can play people like a sweet instrument like you can

[howyadoin]

what's this about not sharing a bed with naked people?

you guys are no funI'm still traumatized by last year's cuddling.

[StarsAndGarters]

As long as you and Stars stay clothed in the room as well I have no problem with that.

Shorts and shirt for me. Sounds like everything works out to me.

I for my part will try to keep the cavorting away from you guys. :rolleyes:

[Flawless P]

Sacramento to San Diego in two hours? I think you're either overestimating yourself, or you just set the new land speed record. That's over 500 miles.
I tend to exaggerate.

[Patman]

I think I want to attend SDCC 2006. I last attended SDCC in 1997. I remember bringing back 13 disposable cameras' worth of photos, and spent a fortune getting those rolls of film developed.

[mattbib]

I'm thinking the same thing. Possible roomies or crash at my place?Likewise. I could just as easily NOT go to the Con itself. I think I even told QW that this past year. I didn't even really buy anything that I couldn't have gotten from koop at a Philly show.

[Quarterwolf]

Sounds like everything works out to me.

I for my part will try to keep the cavorting away from you guys. :rolleyes:

You are such a slut. :evilsmile

[Quarterwolf]

Likewise. I could just as easily NOT go to the Con itself. I think I even told QW that this past year. I didn't even really buy anything that I couldn't have gotten from koop at a Philly show.
Yes he did. Especially when he could not find the beer stand anywhere on the Con floor.

[Tadhg Adams]

Yes he did. Especially when he could not find the beer stand anywhere on the Con floor.


They really need to sell alcohol like they do at APE.

[Fabian]

Likewise. I could just as easily NOT go to the Con itself. I think I even told QW that this past year. I didn't even really buy anything that I couldn't have gotten from koop at a Philly show.
I'm the same way except I will buy my stuff at the LA show.

I'm just going to go for the partying if there's enough partyers

[K'Nort]

I'm just going to go for the partying if there's enough partyers

Do you really think there's a risk?

[howyadoin]

Likewise. I could just as easily NOT go to the Con itself. I think I even told QW that this past year. I didn't even really buy anything that I couldn't have gotten from koop at a Philly show.I think I only spent 6 or 7 hours at the Con myself. I love meeting the artists, but I hate the crowds of shell-shocked idiots.

[StoneGold]

I think I only spent 6 or 7 hours at the Con myself. I love meeting the artists, but I hate the crowds of shell-shocked idiots.
Hey, I resemble those remarks!


Actually, no, I was getting all kinds of cool hookups at the Con, with the press credentials. Although at one point, Ben Raab was trying to sell me on his new book, and for some reason, I wanted to punch him in the face.

[howyadoin]

Hey, I resemble those remarks!You know who I meant - the jackasses who are always standing in the damn way. You practically need a cattle prod to get their attention.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I think I only spent 6 or 7 hours at the Con myself. I love meeting the artists, but I hate the crowds of shell-shocked idiots.

Same here. After two days (Preview Night and the First Day), I pretty much saw everything and everyone I wanted.

[i_mmmchocolate]

As long as you and Stars stay clothed in the room as well I have no problem with that.

Shorts and shirt for me.

Yeah, as long as none of us get naked for four days we'll be okay. Stinky, but okay.

On a serious note, yeah, ditto on your first point!

[i_mmmchocolate]

what's this about not sharing a bed with naked people?

you guys are no fun

slut puppy.

[howyadoin]

Same here. After two days (Preview Night and the First Day), I pretty much saw everything and everyone I wanted.I'll definitely pass on the Saturday again. That level of insanity and inadequate air conditioning is too much for me.

[Quarterwolf]

I think I only spent 6 or 7 hours at the Con myself. I love meeting the artists, but I hate the crowds of shell-shocked idiots.

I was moving as fast as I could.

Actually I was moving faster then most the people in my group.

[Quarterwolf]

I'll definitely pass on the Saturday again. That level of insanity and inadequate air conditioning is too much for me.

Heh. I told Koop I would help him at his booth that day if he wanted me too.

I think it could be fun to work it and see all the people without having to move.

[Alex]

Do you really think there's a risk?
You weren't there in 04.

[phoenixrising]

I'm still considering whether I can afford it two years in a row....do I have to know right now?

[StarsAndGarters]

Yeah, as long as none of us get naked for four days we'll be okay. Stinky, but okay.

On a serious note, yeah, ditto on your first point!Yes, I promise to avoid putting you and nakedness together at all costs.

Does that mean we still get to shower? Mmm... showers...

[howyadoin]

I'm still considering whether I can afford it two years in a row....do I have to know right now?I don't think you need to sweat it just yet. Plenty of other people haven't confirmed at this point.

[Quarterwolf]

Yes, I promise to avoid putting you and nakedness together at all costs.

Does that mean we still get to shower? Mmm... showers...

Are you asking Chocolate to shower with you or were you refering to You and K'Nort? :evilsmile :D

Either way I can shower while you all are still asleep.

[mattbib]

You weren't there in 04.Was it really that bad before Howy and I got there?

[howyadoin]

Was it really that bad before Howy and I got there?I don't remember what he's talkin' about, but I was there in '04 as well. You're really asking two questions there. The first one takes me back to 1934. Admiral Burn had just reached the pole, only hours ahead of the Three Stooges...
... and I guess he won the argument, but I walked away with the turnips. The following morning I resigned my commission with the coastguard. The next thing I knew there was civil war in Spain...
... and, that's everything which happened in my life right up to the time I made this post.

[mattbib]

Yeah...but was it fun?

[Sir Tim Drake]

Likewise. I could just as easily NOT go to the Con itself. I think I even told QW that this past year. I didn't even really buy anything that I couldn't have gotten from koop at a Philly show.

For me this isn't true. When the exhibit hall is open, I only leave the convention center to get food, and then only reluctantly. There's just too much to see and too many people to meet.

[K'Nort]

You weren't there in 04.

I remember being really jealous about the photo threads though. There was even a video from Nicole.

You guys distorted things to draw in more people the next year!

[Tadhg Adams]

You guys distorted things to draw in more people the next year!

Were Alex and I not exactly as advertised?

[Puma]

For me this isn't true. When the exhibit hall is open, I only leave the convention center to get food, and then only reluctantly. There's just too much to see and too many people to meet.
that's true. Regardless of the day or time, I saw Tim out on the floor, he never left.

I swear I saw him sleeping in the Star Wars transport

[K'Nort]

Are you asking Chocolate to shower with you or were you refering to You and K'Nort?

Either way I can shower while you all are still asleep.

That reminds me. Last year's room did not have separate doors for shower and toilet. That must change. Shouldn't be an issue at the more expensive places closer in, though.


Were Alex and I not exactly as advertised?

I mean distorted how much fun 2004 was in order to get folks to show up in 2005. Alex is now remembering 2004 as lame, apparently.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Are you asking Chocolate to shower with you or were you refering to You and K'Nort? :evilsmile :D

Either way I can shower while you all are still asleep.

Hilarious!

I shower at night so shouldn't be a prob.

[i_mmmchocolate]

that's true. Regardless of the day or time, I saw Tim out on the floor, he never left.

Yep. I think I bumped into Aaron twice in one day at the art section.

[HomerJay]

I'm still considering whether I can afford it two years in a row....do I have to know right now?
Ehhh, save up and go next year when I'm probably finally going.

I don't know anyone else and I'm shy (or is it selfish?).

[Rallura]

Alright, now that my voice has returned unto me, I am getting ready to call my mom-in-law's travel agent Jose, just to see what kind of deals he might have. (not getting any reply from Koop or his agent, and I figure he will probably go ahead and use his guy since he needs that relationship, and will probably have extra rooms too. when last I talked to koop he said he was asking for ten to fifteen rooms)
I have been trying to sift through this thread to figure out how many rooms I need to ask for to be safe, but, y'all are just confusing. I can't figure out quite who needs to be in the block I am coordinating, and who is going in the one Ron is. I will probably still go ahead and coordinate for Koop too if he needs me too, that's not a problem.

Right now all I could gather that for certain would need to use Jose are Aaron and me and BB, since, from what I saw in this thread, the QW/K'/Stars/Mmm room is going with Ronald? Yes? No?

This is what I could figure out so far. Sorry I can't figure out what the hell is going on, I have been very sick and still headachey...Please pm me to correct my assumptions, tell me who I missed, etc.

Camping

MacQ’s
Hatchers

Hotels

Already booked or handling own room
Gilda Plus
Ronald Bryan
Fabian
Koop & helpermonkeys
Brandon & Nicole



Possibly using Jose
Rally & BB
Aaron



Confusing the hell out of Rally
Mattbib
Mmm_chocolate
Royal
K’nort
Stars
QuarterMongrel
Dom plus 1
Ray Rivard
Punchy
Howya

[Rallura]

SDCC 2006



San Diego Comic Con (http://www.comic-con.org/cci/)

San Diego (http://www.sandiego.gov/directories/visiting.shtml)

More San Diego (http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/)

Camp CBR (http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ecampcbr/)

West’s Handy Dandy Con Advice Thread (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=44605)

San Diego Trolley (http://www.sdcommute.com/Rider_Information/Trolley/trolleyMap.asp)

CBR hotels:
Holiday Inn San Diego On The Bay (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/sanem?bcFrom=)
(anyone else want their hotel on here, let me know)

The general CBR set-up is:

Wednesday Night: Eat at Horton's Plaza (http://gothere.com/sandiego/horton/)

Thursday Night: Weenie Roast

Friday morning 8 am: YABS breakfast

Saturday Day: Pub Crawl


Other times there was much drinking and talking at the hotel.


There is a small group staying over Monday to go to the Zoo (http://www.sandiegozoo.org/).

[K'Nort]

from what I saw in this thread, the QW/K'/Stars/Mmm room is going with Ronald? Yes? No?

Yes.

Although I really did think at the time that it was the same. In that somehow everything was just getting shifted downtown.

[Rallura]

Yes.

Although I really did think at the time that it was the same. In that somehow everything was just getting shifted downtown.

Okies, thanks. We just can't afford the prices Ron is quoting, even with four in a room, or we'd be there too.

[StarsAndGarters]

Are you asking Chocolate to shower with you or were you refering to You and K'Nort? :evilsmile :D Not Lena, and not you Jim. I'll leave it up to you to figure out the rest. ;)

Yes.

Although I really did think at the time that it was the same. In that somehow everything was just getting shifted downtown.Works for me. We had a helluva walk last time.

[MacQuarrie]

I'm still traumatized by last year's cuddling.
"I don't spoon." -- Guapo to bert, SDCC 2005

[StoneGold]

Not Lena, and not you Jim. I'll leave it up to you to figure out the rest. ;)
.
Alex? I bet it's Alex. Is it Alex?

















Well, him or Fabian.

[howyadoin]

Confusing the hell out of Rally
HowyaI'm honestly not sure yet. I'd definitely like to be closer to the Con if possible, but the whole thing is still 8 months away.

[Rallura]

I'm honestly not sure yet. I'd definitely like to be closer to the Con if possible, but the whole thing is still 8 months away.

I understand. Just trying to get a grasp on the numbers. It's far easier to cancel rooms then to get them after a certain point.

[Rallura]

This might be worth a trip to the beach. (http://members.cox.net/usopensandcastle/)

[i_mmmchocolate]

Yes.

Although I really did think at the time that it was the same. In that somehow everything was just getting shifted downtown.

OK, now I'm confoozed. So we're part of the Ronald hotel group thingy?

Double checking!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Nevermind! Read through the last bit of the thread!

Me so smrat.

[Rallura]

oh Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa (http://www.chichocolat.com/)

[K'Nort]

oh Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa (http://www.chichocolat.com/)

Hurm....

In-Store Tasting: ($25.00/person, no minimum number of guests)Tour the fascinating world of artisan chocolate! Whether it’s 72% content of highly reputed pure origin cacao beans, or contemporary creations with exotic spices such as chili pepper and cardamom, you will experience chocolate like never before. Enjoy a tasting experience, which includes a choice of 7 single-origin dark chocolate disks or 3 milk chocolate and 4 dark chocolate disks with various percentages of cacao. A hand-rolled truffle and a piece of spicy chocolate will wrap up your tasting session.

Please call us at (619) 501-9215 or email us at Sales@chichocolat.com for inquire regarding off-premise tasting events and private parties.

.........

[Rallura]

I want to try the pansy bar. I want to try the pansy bar right now. Yes I do.

[howyadoin]

oh Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa (http://www.chichocolat.com/) the chocolates are meant to be eaten young.Too funny.

[i_mmmchocolate]

oh Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa (http://www.chichocolat.com/)

yes, yes, yes.

In-Store Tasting: ($25.00/person, no minimum number of guests)

I hope they realize I will eat my weight in chocolate.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Chocolate Bar: (starting at $4.95/bar; min. 100 pieces for special event discount; advanced notice) Organic pansy flowers crystallized with confectionery sugar, hand molded into 50g dark/milk/white Belgian chocolate; each piece is then painted with mint ganache. Available also with seashell, nuts & fruit and marble designs

OH MY GOD!

[Guapo Méndez]

oh Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa (http://www.chichocolat.com/)


Another year of "Having chocolate" jokes!

[Ronald Bryan]

Oh, looks like I did save the page for last year's reservations, which looks to still be up (at least for me):

http://www.tphousing.com/reservations/startres.asp?EICode=1185&AttCode=72

[Royal]

Confusing the hell out of Rally
Mattbib
Mmm_chocolate
Royal
K’nort
Stars
QuarterMongrel
Dom plus 1
Ray Rivard
Punchy
Howya



I'm gonna wait until I see the full spectrum of options.

Besides, still got X-mas to worry about.

[Ronald Bryan]

Official convention hotel rooms go on sale this coming Wednesday, which means I need a final count of who all I need to get rooms for. If anyone else would like a room reserved, speak now, and if there is a problem, say something.

Rooms:

-Me
-Cay, Jade (Rallura/BB? You taking up my offer?)
-QW, Gus, K'Nort, Lena
-Dom (you cancelled yet?)

Also, when does everyone plan on arriving/departing? And I know QW's room wants it listed as a 4 person room, anything else?

[howyadoin]

Official convention hotel rooms go on sale this coming Wednesday, which means I need a final count of who all I need to get rooms for. If anyone else would like a room reserved, speak now, and if there is a problem, say something.

Rooms:

-Me
-Cay, Jade (Rallura/BB? You taking up my offer?)
-QW, Gus, K'Nort, Lena
-Dom (you cancelled yet?)

Also, when does everyone plan on arriving/departing? And I know QW's room wants it listed as a 4 person room, anything else?Put me down for a room. I figure on showing up the first day of the Con, and staying till Monday, most likely.

(This is the hotel that's closer to the Con, right?)

[Rallura]

Yes please Childe, and thank you. Right now, please put us for arriving Wednesday, leaving Tuesday. I will verify and let you know soonish. (not sure yet of the vacation protocol for my spiffy new job)

[Ronald Bryan]

Put me down for a room. I figure on showing up the first day of the Con, and staying till Monday, most likely.

(This is the hotel that's closer to the Con, right?)
Definitely is one of those closer hotels...hopefully. If they all fill up by the time they go on sale, I'll go around killing the other people who reserved, to open up more rooms.


And thanks Rally.

[howyadoin]

Definitely is one of those closer hotels...hopefully. If they all fill up by the time they go on sale, I'll go around killing the other people who reserved, to open up more rooms.You're a good man, Ron. I admire your dedication to the Cause.

[Quarterwolf]

Yes please Childe, and thank you. Right now, please put us for arriving Wednesday, leaving Tuesday. I will verify and let you know soonish. (not sure yet of the vacation protocol for my spiffy new job)

I am pretty sure our room wants to be there until Tuesday as well this year. Since Myself and Gus want to join Rally at the Zoo.

Thanks Ron.

[Dan Apodaca]

I have to talk to Fabian and find out what the plan is for our room.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm still in.

EDIT EDIT EDIT

Arrival: Wednesday, July 19
Departure: Sunday, July 23

[Sir Tim Drake]

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.

[Ronald Bryan]

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.
Good question. Well, if you do not currently have a place, how do you want to go? Now, I am aiming for the closest, most expensive Con hotels, so you want a room, and do you want to see if someone like Royal is going and wants a roomie?

[i_mmmchocolate]

Kindly note I edited my arrival day: Wednesday. I spaced out Preview Night.

[Ronald Bryan]

Kindly note I edited my arrival day: Wednesday. I spaced out Preview Night.
Doesn't matter for me...unless you wanted QW, Gus, and K'Nort to sleep on the curb until you arrived!

[Guapo Méndez]

It kills me that, unless I win the lottery, I won't be able to make it this year.

Perhaps '07.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Doesn't matter for me...unless you wanted QW, Gus, and K'Nort to sleep on the curb until you arrived!

THE POWER!!!

[K'Nort]

Yes please Childe, and thank you. Right now, please put us for arriving Wednesday, leaving Tuesday. I will verify and let you know soonish. (not sure yet of the vacation protocol for my spiffy new job)

Hooray for spiffy new jobs!!!

It kills me that, unless I win the lottery, I won't be able to make it this year.

Perhaps '07.

Boo!!!!

[Guapo Méndez]

Hooray for spiffy new jobs!!!

Boo!!!!

Well, I've been discussing this with my wife and there is a possibility that we make the trip.

It involves convincing my in-laws to come with us so they can hang out together while I'm down at the Con.

Of course, the trip would go to a 6 day jaunt like last year to a full family 15 day vacation, with a side trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

This week we decide...

[MacQuarrie]

Well, I've been discussing this with my wife and there is a possibility that we make the trip.

It involves convincing my in-laws to come with us so they can hang out together while I'm down at the Con.

Of course, the trip would go to a 6 day jaunt like last year to a full family 15 day vacation, with a side trip to Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

This week we decide...
If you do, I will make it my business to arrange a proper CBR-LA dinner for you and your bride.

[Sir Tim Drake]

Good question. Well, if you do not currently have a place, how do you want to go? Now, I am aiming for the closest, most expensive Con hotels, so you want a room, and do you want to see if someone like Royal is going and wants a roomie?

Another good question. I definitely want to room with someone, or multiple someones if possible, so as to cut costs. A 3- or 4-person room would be best, if there are any existing groups that need another member.

[howyadoin]

If you do, I will make it my business to arrange a proper CBR-LA dinner for you and your bride.Wouldn't mind getting in on that myself.

[Quarterwolf]

I'm still in.

EDIT EDIT EDIT

Arrival: Wednesday, July 19
Departure: Sunday, July 23

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

And help pay for the room.

[Guapo Méndez]

***tips his hat to MacQuarrie***

Thanks, Mac!

[Alex]

Is that what happened to Alex?
Are you questiong my drinking skills?
I in no way behaved womanly during the drinking last year.

[Ronald Bryan]

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

And help pay for the room.
Yeah, I'm not putting in anything for your room too.

[Quarterwolf]

Yeah, I'm not putting in anything for your room too.

Well yeah I knew that. :D