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I went to a wedding in Austin in July once. Unless we're all interested in melting, I think I'd recommend against a gathering there in the summer.
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Texas in the summertime is best spent indoors in the air conditioning.
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I'm so happy this thread is picking up steam.
Like I said, I'll put up the "Location" voting poll up next week, probably Monday afternoon. Looking over all the suggestions thus far, it looks like there are three categories of suggestions:
A. Locations with multiple nods of interest (these are the ones I'm currently intending on putting into the poll):
- Boston, Mass - New York City - Chicago, Illinois - Metropolis, Illinois - Washington, DC - Memphis, Tennessee - Carolina Coast (Outer Banks?) - Charlotte, North Carolina - Orlando, Florida - Florida Keys
B. Locations with either a single nod of interest or discussion that seems to eliminate them as viable (if anyone disagrees and would like any of them "promoted" to poll inclusion, let me know):
- Newark, New Jersey - Montclair, New Jersey - Wilmington, Delaware - New Orleans, Louisiana - Nashville, Tennessee - Austin, Texas - Niagara Falls (personally, I think this one is funny because I imagine Canadian LWers on one side, Americans on the other, looking across at each other like some sort of Multiverse crossover. )
C. Locations that I'm assuming are just jokey (although I would totally be down for any of them if the lottery thing ever comes through):
- Perth, Western Australia - Manilla, Philippines - Bangkok - Singapore - Kuala Lumpur - Seychelles - Easter Island - Isle of St. Helen
Look about right? Any group shifting required?
And, like I said, feel free to throw out any other ideas not mentioned yet.
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I think I'd bump Metropolis IL down to list B, but otherwise I think that's an accurate assessment.
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Well, I hadn't thought of it since it doesn't host a con that's notable (I think there's a show, but it's in the fetus stage) but there's Myrtle Beach.
Costal breezes, vacation resort... but unless you loaded, you'd probably need to stay inland some miles.
It's not the crazy town place, but there's clubs and entertainment.
Just a thought.
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Ooh, I love Chicago. I wouldn't mind meeting there. Memphis would be fun, too.
Orlando could be great, but there are lots of people with kids or who are educators, and any time good for them is going to be busy and/or hellish hot.
Like Rocky said, Metropolis would be a trip for the Superman Celebration in June since it's so far off the beaten path.
I just had one other crazy thought. There's a resort town in Western Michigan called Saugatuck that's not a bad drive from Chicago if people would want to fly in there and carpool. There's a great downtown and lovely beaches and stuff like that. It's a good place if you want to bring a family. And there's a great B&B called the Kirby House where if we know far enough in advance, we could probably rent the whole place for a weekend. (That would probably go for many of the B&Bs there, but I've only ever stayed at Kirby House.)
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From: Standing beside you in Ferndale, MI | Registered: Aug 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: Of course, Austin is close to me, as is New Orleans, but I'd rather fly into a place where I won't need to drive. I really don't like to drive--which explains how I've lived in Houston for 13 1/2 years and have never made it to Austin.
Austin, while hot in the summer like anywhere in the U.S. South will be, is known for having lots of great music and food, which would be a fine backdrop for just hanging out. It's been quite a while since I've been there, but I loved the place.
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From: Groga | Registered: Aug 2003
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quote:Originally posted by rickshaw1: Well, I hadn't thought of it since it doesn't host a con that's notable (I think there's a show, but it's in the fetus stage) but there's Myrtle Beach.
Costal breezes, vacation resort... but unless you loaded, you'd probably need to stay inland some miles.
It's not the crazy town place, but there's clubs and entertainment.
Just a thought.
I've heard good things about MB, but if its as pricey as you say, it might not be the best coastal locale.
no harm in tossing it around for discussion, though.
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OK, for the "voting list" for Monday, based on the last couple comments, I'm going to drop Metropolis, Illinois, add Austin, TX, and sub out Myrtle Beach for the more general "Carolina Coast" giving us ten finalists:
- Boston, Mass - New York City - Chicago, Illinois - Washington, DC - Memphis, Tennessee - Charlotte, North Carolina - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Austin, Texas - Orlando, Florida - Florida Keys
... unless there are any other suggestions over tomorrow.
So... if Memphis winds up winning... are we all just crashing at Lash's house? I call the couch!
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Voting will run through next Monday evening... so, if you at all think you might be interested in getting together next year, hie thee on over and have your voice heard.
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I've missed this thread 'til now, somehow... of course, Memphis is ideal for me and YES I know good BBQ places to eat as well as all other types of food! Also I love taking friends to my awesome comics shop (just ask Quis or Povvins).
We're only about 30 minutes away from the fab casinos of Tunica, MS too, if you're feeling like something along those lines!
So... if Memphis winds up winning... are we all just crashing at Lash's house? I call the couch!
I have TWO sleep-worthy fat loveseat couches and TONS of floorspace for any who don't mind a sleeping bag on top of blankets! Heck, let's build a space-fort!
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I voted, and I am really looking forward to this. Anyone have any idea on about when this might take place? I am assuming sometime over the summer, and we are just talking about a weekend perhaps? Or were you guys thinking longer?
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I actually might be able to help out here a little. I work for Marriot, so I can get a "friends and family" rate for a gathering. The rates vary from hotel to hotel, and if a hotel is booked up, they might decline to participate. (Why rent a room for a cheap rate when they can rent if for full price?)
Still, the possibility exists for cheaper than usual hotel rates if we stay at a Marriot property.
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