FA Get Together 2009 - July 31st

[Lits]

I can't resub MxO but I've come to a decision.

I'm going to DC on 1 condition:

1. Everyone who can will make an effort to be there.
(ie I'm not paying $300 for a roundtrip ticket + hotel + cab fare + food if it's just going to be me and one or two other FA's-- this is a big deal, lets make it that way)

Baring major financial downfall, I'll be buying a ticket in three weeks' time as long as we've got a confirmed event happening.

Who's with me?

[Anamodiel]

I have a free ticket to anywhere in the US that expires Labor Day weekend.

[Lits]

Another thought:
The end of July is a little soon for some people (it'll be about $400 for me, I've discovered)

We could solidify a plan for August
OR if people are heading back to school by then:

Why don't we make a solid plan for July31st - August 3rd 2010? That gives everyone a year to plan and move their work schedules, save up vacation time and buy their flights way cheap ahead of time.

Thoughts?
Ps I'm still planning on DC this July if more than two people commit to it

[Tbone]

I'm going to DC on 1 condition:

1. Everyone who can will make an effort to be there.
(ie I'm not paying $300 for a roundtrip ticket + Tbone's place + cab fare + food if it's just going to be me and one or two other FA's-- this is a big deal, lets make it that way)

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[Anamodiel]

Adad's ticket would be $150 total round trip. Hotel would be $72/night, divided by 2 would be $36/person/night if I go in on it with him.

Of course, neither of us would have computers because we have desktops, and you can't really transport those on a plane...

[Tbone]

This hotel is literally next door to my apartment complex - just a small fence dividing us. It's also the cheapest hotel in the area. $72/night ($35 if you split):

http://travel.travelocity.com/hotel/HotelDateLessDetail.do?propertyId=9851&Service=TRAVELOCITY&WA2=GOOGLEMAPS

In theory, if you can get a cheap flight to Reagan Airport (Dulles and BWI are also options), you can catch the Metro to Huntington and walk to my apartment/the hotel. I have a car, though, so I can pick people up from airports and stuff as well. If you haven't been to DC before, we can hit up the national mall and smithsonian museums. There's a great night life as well. And of course, the gaming.

I have two roommates who are never home. One is a gamer himself, so he'd understand. I've got a wifi connection that is pretty strong. It has been known to disconnect itself at times, but if you bring an ethernet cable you can plug in directly. My jobs are flexible. If people are really interested, I can easily get that time off and entertain you guys.

Plane tickets are pretty cheap right now, I believe. Lits is saying $300 from LA, but Ana and Adad were talking about $180 tickets. Driving is always an option as well if you have the time. There's plenty of parking at the apartment and hotel. I have one couch. My bed is a double, but is reserved only for female guests :-P

To give you an idea, people we already have in/near DC:

Tbone
Yotogi
Dagonet
Bellthazor

People I've heard talking about it:

Lits
Anamodiel
Adad
Whoever else replied to this thread.

You could almost guarantee the four of us who live here, so even if just a few of you travel up, it could be a pretty nice-sized event. Can't speak for Dag or Yotogi, but you might could see if they have room to stay as well. They are both married, though, so I wouldn't count on it. Heh. If you're interested, let us know.

[Tbone]

Oh, and in terms of gaming machines, I have my one laptop that is working again. That could be used for MxO. Obviously I'd be using the desktop =P. My roommate has two PCs, but I highly doubt he'll want strangers tinkering on them.

[Jeyk]

I've never flown before, so I'm curious - is it possible to bring large items like PC's with you?

[Subb]

I've never flown before, so I'm curious - is it possible to bring large items like PC's with you?

I know that you can take Laptops in the UK but PCs are a no-no unless you pay extra and notify the airline and get special packaging....

[Ash]

I can't commit 100% to everything because of the upcoming birth of my child and all but I promise I will do my damndest to be a part of this.

[Anamodiel]

I've never flown before, so I'm curious - is it possible to bring large items like PC's with you?

I'm thinking of considering shipping it via UPS/Fed-Ex. It may be a bit more expensive that way, but if it ensures that it gets there in-tact, I'm up for paying that.

[Da6onet]

I do have an extra atx case if anyone wants to strip their computer down and bring it via anti-static bags. That said you'd need to bring your power supply as well because this one is a wimpy 150W pos.

Also, fees for special items range from free up to $250, so your best bet is to call whichever airline you're planning on using and asking them what they would charge for you to check your desktop (that said you'd have to pad the hell out of it).

http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,52832,00.html

[Lits]

I'm going to DC on 1 condition:

1. Everyone who can will make an effort to be there.
(ie I'm not paying $300 for a roundtrip ticket + Tbone's place + cab fare + food if it's just going to be me and one or two other FA's-- this is a big deal, lets make it that way)

Fixed

<3

[Lits]

Okay I am definately going. My super-delux-amazing-incredible boyfriend just offered to pay all of our rent for July so I can use my salary to pay for the ($400) ticket which I will buy with my next paycheck (a week from Saturday).

It'll be tight for me, financially, and loosing a weekend of work will most likely have me borrowing money for August rent, but damnit I want to do this, lets freaking do it!

Who's with me?


(oh and T... I'm totally crashing at your place if you'll let me!)

[Subb]

Okay I am definately going. My super-delux-amazing-incredible boyfriend just offered to pay all of our rent for July so I can use my salary to pay for the ($400) ticket which I will buy with my next paycheck (a week from Saturday).

It'll be tight for me, financially, and loosing a weekend of work will most likely have me borrowing money for August rent, but damnit I want to do this, lets freaking do it!

Who's with me?


(oh and T... I'm totally crashing at your place if you'll let me!)

YOU JUST SAID THE B WORD AGAIN!