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Jun-19-2007 14:30

This thread is for ideas, suggestions, proposals, etc. NO idea is too silly to mention :) although some might be too impractical to implement.

As possibilities become probabilities, I will create another thread for the Con itself and concrete facts/decisions/information.

Jun-21-2007 12:33

heheh... I've been looking for an excuse to travel north :) Would love to do that Con in Anchorage lol ::grins:: C'mon, Ran... you know you just need a little excuse to visit alaska again! I on the other hand will be trying to become extremely frugal so I can have the funds to go where ever our next Con will be. :)

Where ever it will be, a joint event with Europe could be a distinct possibility. It would just need someone to step up and volunteer to organize it. Organizing one on the East Coast from the West Coast would have been much more difficult without Whatsyourname in Orlando to help me. I can't even begin to imagine the logistical difficulties of organizing one in Europe from here. So, if there is a volunteer from across the Pond, we can work on figuring out the video conferencing aspect of it.

Keep the ideas coming... I'd like to keep this thread fairly alive for the next year :)

Jun-21-2007 14:04

I plan on attending next year. I would like a convention of our own though. I think piggie backing off a larger convention will be harder to get together.

Jun-21-2007 14:31

I like the idea of a host family and I need a vacation. Does anybody know someone in Italy? Between now and next year I may be able to sell enough blood to buy a plane ticket. ;-)

Jun-21-2007 15:33

HHHhhhmmmm, my family is Italian. But I dont know anyone from the "old" country. sorry. :-)

Just keep yourself really hydrated and selling blood everyday shouldn't be a problem. Good luck. lol

Maybe a lemonade stand on the side?

Jun-21-2007 15:37

I hear organs are going for pretty good rates these days; not that I'm condoning selling your organs for SleuthCon tickets... just that it might be a good idea for you to raise money.

Jun-21-2007 19:42

Actually, piggie backing will be the easiest to put together since I won't have to worry about dealing with the hotels, arranging meals, etc. All I have to do is plan events and arrange a meeting space.

and blood donation... hmmm... well, as Roamie said, keep very well hydrated, drink orange juice and add in some iron supplements. Personally, I think the lemonade stand might be more lucrative, but selling your blood has no start up costs :D

And organs... well... I think the latest trend is for pianos. Organs aren't selling as well right now lol :D

Jun-22-2007 09:09

Actually a host family is a really good idea. There are some amazing and generous people out there that open up their homes to complete strangers. :)

Ive never actually stayed with a host family, but I have stayed in Hostels, and that was a real fun experience and cheap too! Something to ponder over definately!!

Jun-22-2007 16:40

I'd be willing to help out if sleuth con ever decides to come over to the west coast :)

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Jun-22-2007 18:55

Does Gencon not have a large on the door ticket price. ( I know the UK gencon does) making the cost even more prohibitive. Also id be much more likely to turn up to one in Baltimore :)