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Rhiemma Moon
Rhiemma Moon
Well-Connected

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.

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roamie
roamie
Well-Connected

Jul-16-2007 05:24

1) Internet access is not important to me. Since I will be there with everyone I Instant Message on a daily basis.

2) If we coordinate, anyone who has to rent a car can give rides to others. I also know, that sometimes those shuttle buses will take you over an hours ride away, but the one I used in Atlants did cost about $25.

3) I'm no help here because both sound fine to me. I can see pluses in both.

Also, everytime I talk to R Anstett he is baking, cooking, etc. So I'll just have him cook my meals as well so that wont be a problem. lol

miss guided
miss guided
Well-Connected

Jul-16-2007 06:37

I can add nothing as I know nothing lol, but hopefully will attend from across'the pond', all being well, except .........

1. I believe internet access is important, for those who cannot attend, but are willing to take part.
2. I dont drive (really, you wouldnt want me on the roads, im dangerous), so would have to scab a lift or thumb it. Distance would not be a problem as i'd be kipping on the back seat.
3. No comment
4. Ran can cook my meals also, heard hes a little whizz in the kitchen.

Stooby
Stooby
Well-Connected

Jul-16-2007 06:41

Did anyone like the idea of a parallel UK/European convention to run with Sleuth Con II USA? I'm not saying I would be able to attend, it would depend hugely on cost and location but if we did then it would be a great idea to ahve internet connection at both venues to do some chatting and webcam tie ins. I know nothing about that last bit by the way except I see all this video conferencing on TV so I'm sure it must exist in reality... just like great big starships...

R Anstett
R Anstett

Jul-16-2007 08:57

Video conferencing is doable (provided there is high speed net access on both ends) it just depends on who brings what equipment.

What the hotel was lacking in Orlando we either brought or rented from a local place.

I do think that there is a particular charm to hosting a murder mystery.
In a cabin in the hills.
In the book docks.
No Internet.
No cell phones.
No land line.
Town is an hour down the road.

BUMP

did you hear that.....

roamie
roamie
Well-Connected

Jul-16-2007 08:59

Yes Ran, that bump was the sound of you hitting your head on the cabinet when you were pulling our cookies out of the oven. :-D

As for you Miss Guided, you just get yourself over here, and I will be your taxi for the week.! You also need to swing by and pick up Stooby, stuff him in your suitcase.

R Anstett
R Anstett

Jul-16-2007 09:08

With that in mind actually, we have quite a few players from the UK. Is there a better time to travel for that contingent? In the US school is out in mid June for most and starts end of August again for most. Or is there a different off peak time that would be better to accomodate people from overseas?

sunny
sunny
Lady of Shadows

Jul-16-2007 10:51

With Sleuth Con I barely a memory, it sounds like Sleuth Con II planning is well underway. I know you are just working through the big picture stuff right now, but I have a request for the organizers to keep in mind. Could Ben and I be brought into the discussion when dates and places are closer to being set? This year’s date and location were both very difficult for us even though we were able to get Ben there for about 24 hrs. Orlando is a long way to go for just 24 hrs!

It sounds like mid-west is on the table. Hmmm, what’s wrong with the west coast? Say, Seattle?


biggie528
biggie528
Lucky Stiff

Jul-16-2007 11:33

It looks like its been decided that if its west coast, its Portland from what I understand from Rhie's earlier posts.

Rhiemma Moon
Rhiemma Moon
Well-Connected

Jul-16-2007 11:43

::grins:: Sunny, I would love to have it on the West Coast being from there myself lol. And that IS on the agenda for next year. I've had so many requests for Mid-West, that I think we are mostly migrating now :D... East Coast, Mid-West, West Coast.

And of COURSE you will be brought into the discussion! I will email you what we've talked about so far, which doesn't really include much in the way of decisions as of yet, lol.

Rhiemma Moon
Rhiemma Moon
Well-Connected

Jul-16-2007 11:44

I've not heard of anyone stepping up to volunteer organizing SleuthCon Euro... but that doesn't mean someone won't. I would love to see that happen. With that in mind, I think perhaps we will need to focus on somewhere that will have the technology we need for video conferencing just in case.... Which, at this time, puts my so far favorite place out of the running. :(

that still leaves the question of private setting in the country or downtown with ALL the amenities... I'm getting some rather noncommittal answers here, lol. :D although, it might be necessary to be somewhere that we can get access to needed equipment if none of us have it to bring with us.

I'm looking now at downtown with all the amenities... which would include GenCon. My main concern there will be getting us all in the same hotel if possible. So... I'm still looking for input and suggestions.



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