Joss and 5 BDH's at DragonCon!!!
POSTED BY: MistressofUselessKnowledge
UPDATED: Monday, August 22, 2005 02:00
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Zoid and BC1
Oh you guys! Actually, I do agree that the first week of school is generally a loss, and last year she only had half days anyway, so as far as school goes, I'd probably be willing to bag the two days (hear that litwolf!! am I the best mom or what?)
Work is more the issue, not cause my boss won't let me (SHE is great and generally lets me do what I want, and as far as the sex goes, I don't think I'm her type!) It's more the nature of my job, and when the convention falls. I'm the only one that does what I do here, so if stuff comes in it could be a problem.
Having said all that, I can say with certainty that I will be doing EVERYTHING in my power to get people here to get me stuff early so I can get out and go play with y'all. I've got a real good group here, so I know they'll support me any way they can. They also know what a huge fan I am and how important it is to me. They laugh at me all the time regarding my fanatical love of all things Firefly and Joss (I of course just regard them with pity!)
In fact, the heck with with it all. I think I'll take my chances and call the Days Inn right now and book an extra night.
OK, gotta go now and drink with my boss (told ya she was great!)
Luv ya all!
P.S. Litwolf - get off the computer and get your homework done!!! love, mom
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Ok so, someway, somehow, I am gonna find a way to get to this event. I ain't never gone to anything like this. I'm gonna convince my wife it will be a great thing for my Birthday & Our Anniversery. I am freaking nuts, but I can't miss this. So any advice on getting good seats, lodging? Anything. Any advice is appreciated. I wanna have fun, but I can't sell limbs. So I'm loking for some advice & wisdom from some of you con-veterans.
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"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn." --Joss
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BayBreeze1,Ya scared the @%&?!$ out of me!!!
Sold Out hotels!!!AAAUUUGGGHHH!!!
Say it isnt true!!
Just kidding. Try calling the Hyatt directly
404-577-1234
Make sure you mention the secret word "dragoncon"
I just booked a room at 5:30 EDT on thur.
See everybody there!!!
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Wow Wahooo, you hit something we all forgot, we didn't ask BB1 how she tried to book tickets, definitely a call direct to both hotels is in order. Hear that StillShiny, you too, there may be hope.
Just alittle tidbit, the Hyatt is more the all night hang out hotel and it's where the panels mostly are. The Marriott is more quiet and it's where the dealers room and autograph room is. It's also where Jewel and Nathan stayed last year. I know this because Nathan walked into the restaurant, alone, to have breakfast and all I could do was stare. Luckily I didn't drool and he didn't see me staring.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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So let me ask, do tickets sell out? I assume no. I hope no. But I am to also assume hotels & the like sell out???? Dang, too bad I don't work for Embassy Suites anymore. Hmmmmmmmm. This will require some careful consideration. So just how much money does one end up putting down at one of these things? I'm really asking for help, cuz I ain't sure what I'm gettin into. Please give me some numbers. I'm looking at a trip for 2 possibly 3 from Tulsa Oklahoma. I don't need all the "GOLD" package type stuff, but I do want it to be worth the trip & time off work. I mainly wanna see the BDH's & Joss. As for merch? I'm interested in some. So there, my pitiful plea & please. Tell me what ya can. Heck message me if ya want. I would take it as a kindness.
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"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn." --Joss
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Man, and I thought DragonCon had a solid Firefly lineup last year - this year will feature rioting in the aisles. I was already planning on going back but that lineup confirms it. Count me in for meeting up with other Browncoats at panels, shindigs, or whathaveyou!
FnordChan
"I do have a cause, though. It's obscenity. I'm for it." - Tom Lehrer
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StillShiny, you can spend A LOT of coin at DragonCon! The rates in the Marriott and Hyatt, I believe are $149/night, which is the con rate. Which is why my friends and I stuff 4 people in a room. There are cheaper hotels close by but there's NOTHING better than staying in the con hotel! And yes, they have sold out before and will do so again, no doubt.
Tickets are different rates depending on when you buy it's $60 for the 4 days till May 13, then increases thereafter and $85 at the door. As for DragonCon selling out, I don't know but as I told BB1, why risk it, have the tickets waiting, especially since it's cheaper to buy in advance. Then you have to figure transportation. For food there's a food court and mall right across from the hotels, so you can get away with NOT having to eat expensive hotel food. Those are your basic costs. The souvenirs you'd have to figure out yourself.
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I appreciate the response thanks. I'm mulling.
Check out my shop! Firefly & LOST products.
http://www.zazzle.com/contributors/products/gallery/browse_results.asp
?cid=238187680745956238
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn." --Joss
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I searched on-line for hotel tickets. Thought that might be cheaper than going direct. I'm gonna take the adivce given and call direct today to the Hyatt and/or Marriott since I can always cancel my other reservation.
Now, here's the question - if both hotels have rooms available, which one do you guys recommend? Is it worth sacrificing quiet (Marriott) for being in the midst of it all (Hyatt)?
Oh, and over drinks last night boss told me to go ahead and take Thursday, she'd help cover for me!!!! I love my boss!!
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Mulling, what's to mull? You know you want to go, find a couple more friends to share cost with and meet the BDH's!
By the way. Cool shirts! But I can't order any because the design is always placed too low for small gals like me. 
I aim to misbehave.
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