The 21st is a Friday. This would be better for me and I'm guessing for most of you. It is approximately the same distance from Indianapolis to Cinci as it is to Dayton.
I could take a 1/2 day off of work and arrive at about the time the signing started. I could pick up people in Chicago and/or W. Lafayette and/or Indianapolis on the way, though it would be nice if we could meet somewhere near the freeway to expedite things. I have a 7 seat mini van though one of the seats is for me, and another would be for Steve if he wants to come on another of my crazy expeditions. We would probably want to make overnight arrangements somewhere. I'm all for something like Motel 6 getting one or two rooms and people bringing sleeping bags to crash on the floor.
Btw I hope Uncle Orson survives such a grueling tour schedule. While it will be fun for us fans it looks pretty miserable for the author.
AJ
[ November 20, 2003, 09:46 AM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
I might be able to come. I'd need to talk my parents into it, though. Would you be willing to call them and assure them you're not a rapist or a stalker or something?
[ September 25, 2003, 12:06 PM: Message edited by: blacwolve ]
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
I live in Dayton and will be seeing him there on Thursday the 20th. I get off work at 5 and will be at the book store at 5:30 or so.
Mark
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Yes I could call, but want to wait til plans are a bit more definite. I'm female so that might help. I'm also wondering if Celia and Hobbes are still interested.
Honestly though I really want to see OSC, if we don't get a group together I probably won't go. I have a place I could stay in Dayton but I can't really invite other people there. Also I'm not willing to take two vacation days or bank that much overtime so that I don't have to use vacation days to make it to the Dayton signing. This is why I was thinking Cinci was better.
AJ
Posted by Erik Slaine (Member # 5583) on :
quote: I'm female so that might help.
I'm just going to refrain from comment now.... Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
You better believe I'm going to be there! Well if your willing to take me... please...?
Celia and I will both be at a concert on the 20th, so 21st is definitly better. Last time I talked to Celia about it she was all for it but we haven't discussed it in a while. I'm willing to miss just about anything except exams for this signing (Crystal City! Yah!). Friday is much better for me though, so I'm glad you would rather do it too.
[ September 25, 2003, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Fine. Ignore me, go down in flames, and end up like Melinda Evans. ("Melinda Evans, clean up in aisle 4, Milinda Evans, clean up aisle 4").
Hobbes Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
elaine, Of course all females are sweet and innocent
I don't even remember whether blackwolve is male or female, but my parents had a definite double standard for me. I'm not saying it was right or fair but it existed.
Hobbesy if you are still wanting to go, then it is definitely on.
Celia, would Bill be wanting to come? And if he does would a carpool be too overwhelming?
msquared while I realize you are going to be at the Dayton signing and how convienient it is, would you want to head the hour south to Cinci to hang out with us?
Possible total so far: AJ Steve(?) Hobbes Celia Bill(?) blackwolve (pending parental approval)
If we include Bill and Steve we are already up to 6 so that would be a pretty full car. But if one more person is dying to go I'm sure we could squeeze them in.
Suggested ground rules (subject to negotiation) Everyone is responsible for their own food. The hotel bill will be divided according number of persons per houshold attending and who gets the beds if we crash in one huge room.
To make possibly objecting parents more comfortable about a mixed company sleepover, modest pajamas are mandatory. (I.e. t-shirt and flannel sleep pants or boxers would be my garments of choice)
Donations for gas will be gratefully accepted but are not obligatory.
AJ (oh, my I'm directly involved in two Jatraquero events at once!) I guess the slumber party and the book signing are about a month apart though.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Hobbes Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
When you say resposible for our own food, I assume you mean that when we stop at a restraunt we have to pay, not that we should bring food. right? Please? The only thing that cooks food in my dorm room is a microwave and if Bill brought food (or Celia brought food from Bill) I think I'd die of envy.
Hobbes Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
While I would like to, the one in Dayton is 15 minutes from my home and I know exactly where it is.
If you guys are driving back on Saturday though, you could stop through town and we could meet for lunch or something at my house. Ask the people at Ornery, I throw a nice party. Depending on the weather I could even grill.
msquared
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Actually, I'd love to go as well. I haven't talked to Tom and don't know what our schedule is like, since we're hosting Thanksgiving this year, but it sounds like fun and who can resist an OSC signing!
Edit: We'll drive if we go since it sounds like your van is full
[ September 25, 2003, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: Christy ]
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
well do we want to add msquared to the itenerary on saturday?... I need a consensus... It would add an hour to our trip, but also give the college students a free meal :-)
And yes I mean meals if we stop to eat are on you, though if someone wishes to pack sandwiches they are welcome, which might be advisiable on the way down since non-stop is probably good to make it in time. I would just say fill up at lunch and be prepared for a late dinner after the signing.
AJ
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
Wow, OSC is going to celebrate my birthday by signing books in Cincinnati! That's very thoughtful of him!
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Ok, so we'll leave on friday, sometime in the early afternoon, then drive to the signing, then spend the night in a hotel, and come home the next day?
I'm a girl, and it will help that you're a girl, it will also help that you're an engineer, and that Hobbes is going to Purdue. Is Celia an engineer? That will help more. I'm not joking, the only thing that's even making them consider it is that you're an engineer. *shrugs* My parents are weird.
Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
It is because Engineers (and Enrineering students) are all just so trust worthy and honest and nice. Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Celia is getting a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue.
MSquared would be a wonderful addition to our trip I think. But I'm not that one doing the driving (unless you want me too, which I'm sure you don't ) so I leave it up to you. Free meals are good...Mmmmmm...
Hobbes Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I guess techincally I'm not an engineering but that's what I'm studing here.
Ohh, and Marek's right, except about Celia of course.
Hobbes Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Blackwolve you will be surrounded by engineers.
Celia is as previously mentioned is getting a PhD in Mechanical engineering. She's doing biomedical cancer research that is cool stuff.
Her husband Bill is a computer programmer, I can't remmber whether his degree is in Computer Science or Computer engineering but close enough.
I'm a Chemical Engineer working in the Materials Lab for a company called John Crane. www.johncrane.com
Steve, my bf, if he comes, is a Civil (or uncivil as the case may be he has a bit of a sarcastic streak) Engineeer.
and Hobbes is an engineering student at Purdue.
What more could they want
Go ahead and e-mail me at work (aisbell@johncrane.com) with your contact info. I want to wait until we actually hear from Celia on this thread (where the heck is she?!) before we get too carried away and I actually call them though. I'm also tentatively volunteering her to talk to them too. She might have more tact than I, though everybody knows that engineers don't have a lot of tact to begin with!
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Oh yes, and blackwolve where would we be stopping along the way to pick you up?
AJ
Posted by wieczorek (Member # 5565) on :
OSC is really coming to Cincinnati? Barnes and Noble is only 15 minutes away from my house... Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
quote:where the heck is she?!
I'm begining to wonder that myself.
Hobbes Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
maybe the topic modification will do the trick.
AJ
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
She's on AIM, I'm giving her about 5 minutes before I IM her.
Hobbes Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
can't a person get an email about a worm, plug her laptop onto the network to get the updated version of macafee, get the worm during that upgrade and lose her laptop to the networkng gurus for several hours without you people screaming for her attention?
yes! i am so in! Bill isn't up for this as he isn't a big OSC fan. woo! i've never been to one of these before.
woo!
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
I definitely think we need to go out for food and/or icecream after the signing!
Removing Bill from the list brings us back down to 5. Steve is an OSC fan, but I don't know yet how he's going to react. When I brought it up a couple months ago he was ok with the idea though.
This means blacwolve if you want to bring a friend or chaperone along we do have room.
I still think it would be a good idea for Tom and Christy to bring their own vehicle, partly because I think it will be more direct than stopping at my place and I may be leaving straight from work.
I'm wondering if Tom and Christy would like to stay in the same motel as us. (I'm all about motel 6 or super 8).
What sort of logistical arrangements on the sleeping situation would make everyone most comfortable. It might be feasible to do 2 hotel rooms and split it guys (Tom Steve and Hobbes) and girls (Celia, Christy, myself and blacwolve). On the other hand if Tom and Christy want their own hotel room, then I can't see shelling out the extra dough for two rooms just to do gender segregation.
Need input...
AJ
(edit for incomprehensibility)
[ September 25, 2003, 03:39 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Celia would you be able to drive and leave a car or have someone drop you and Hobbes off in Lafayette near I-74? I don't know exactly how much time it would take to drive in to West Lafayette and I really should one of these days, but we need to be at the bookstore at 7pm, so I was thinking that I should try to be in Lafayette between 3-4pm so that we have time to get down there.
Does anyone know if we will need to get tickets or something from the bookstore? They mentioned that they may need them at the Portland signing. AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Sometimes I'm so good I scare myself.
I just called the Barnes and Noble in Cinci. I told her that a group of fans was going to be caravaning down to see Orson Scott Card, and did we need to have tickets or anything?
She said that she is starting to hand out line numbers at 3pm, but if I called her the day before and told her how many of us were coming that she would reserve some for us ahead of time.
I thanked her profusely!
AJ
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
Just remember OSC stays until every one gets their books signed. You don't have to have a number, a number just gets you in earlier.
They always have numbers at Books & Co, in Dayton. Usually I am in the single digits.
msquared
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
uh, are you taking I-65 to get to I-74?
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
uh yeah that road... whatever it is!
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
I know OSC does stay til the bitter end, one of the things that makes him such an awesome guy, but still, I thought the offer from the Barnes and Noble lady was awfully nice!
AJ
Posted by wieczorek (Member # 5565) on :
most people at Barnes and Noble seem acceptable to me...everytime I go there to buy another OSC book, the person I talk to says, "Oh, have you read this one?" or something to imply that they've read it. Tell me you've read an OSC book and enjoyed it and you're acceptable! Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
I think she was just impressed that lunatics would come from as far away as Chicago, for an author!
AJ
Posted by wieczorek (Member # 5565) on :
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
Well they are a bit crazy since they are passing a town an hour closer just becuase it is on an easier day.
msquared
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
AJ, check your yahoo account when you get a chance.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
msquared, map it on mapquest or yahoo maps from Indianapolis and then tell me which one is closer!
I'd rather go to Dayton too, because Steve's Dad lives there but it just isn't feasible. I was seriously thinking about stopping by on the return trip though!
AJ
Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :
Hmmm, I may just have to go to the signing in Cincinnati instead of Lexington. It's a little farther out, but it is on a Friday, and I wouldn't have to worry about work and all that.... Or maybe I'll just go to both . Anyone here going to be in Lexington? Or even Louisville?
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Celia, I won't be able to check it until I get home which won't be til about 6pm. Could you fwd it to my work e-mail? aisbell@johncrane.com
AJ
Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :
I'll probably be in Louisville. (check the location in my profile) I could get to that signing in about 15 minutes depending on traffic
Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :
*curses school*
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
sent.
Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :
I live north east of Columbus Ohio, and I can plan on meeting you there in Cincinatti. Anyone from Cleveland or Pittsburgh or Columbus want to car pool from Dover/NewPhiladelphia, Cambridge, Zanesville, or Newark? I have a somewhat reliable vehicle (92 S-10 Blazer...5 seat belts) and AAA, but not a lot of money since becoming disabled.
Add another female (industrial) engineer to the list!
Rain
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Rain would you drive back that night or do we add you to the motel list?
This is coming together so fast it is exciting!
AJ
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Even if I can't carpool with you guys; my parents will probably drive me down there, with enough guilt tripping on my part.
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Tom and I just aren't sure, so count us out of the plans. The drive is a bit daunting and we're really busy in November.
Sorry, I just got excited! Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I feel kind of guilty. Christy asked me about this before I saw her posts (but after she made them), and I'm afraid I told her that I was reluctant to drive fifteen hours for a few hours at a bookstore.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
(((((((((Tom)))))))))
We still love you. (If getting kissed by a guy makes you feel uncomfortable just think of me as a tiger )
Hobbes Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I can't believe Bill's not coming! Now whose going to control Celia's evilness?
Hobbes Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
quote: This means blacwolve if you want to bring a friend or chaperone along we do have room.
Ooh!! Ooh!!! Me!! *puts hand up* If blacwolve is allowed, I might too!!!!!
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
First we have to see if I'm allowed.......
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Well, yeah, me too...
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Tom, I totally understand about the drive. I was a little reluctant too, but I've driven farther to dog shows and this is a much more uncommon event. Would we be able to get Christy down to Chicago so she could come with us anyway? We have room for one more. Maybe she could take the train into Chicago?
AJ
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
Dude. You people with daytime Internet access, making all the spiffy plans. I feel rather left out.
In other words, I would love to come. It depends on the finances, though. Still trying to crawl myself out of a rather large hole.
Posted by meltingsnowman (Member # 4559) on :
*raises hand like impatient child* OHHHH I want to go to!, and i know blacwolve pretty well.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*glares at meltingsnowman*
Hmph! I think I claimed that seat FIRST! And I've known her longer than YOU have!! Posted by meltingsnowman (Member # 4559) on :
well....welll um.....well I can drive, so there!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
So, you see? Problem solved! You drive yourself, I'll go with them... Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
*cough*One of you has never read anything by OSC*cough*
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*smacks blacwolve*
Posted by meltingsnowman (Member # 4559) on :
smacking wolves can prove to be bad for ones health... Posted by Audeo (Member # 5130) on :
I might be able to come. It will however involve a bit of a greyhound trip for me, which will take some extensive planning. Meaning that the two buses from here to Cincinnati arrive at 6:00 am and 7:40 pm. So are there any good ideas as what to I should do from 6:00 am til the signing. An alternative may be to take a bus into a city near Deadhorse and catch a ride with her to Cincinnati. I'd be willing to split gas with her if I did. Unfortunately I'm not studying to be an engineer, but biology majors are trustworthy too.
As a side note, I was disappointed to discover that OSC is coming to a town near Seattle only 40 minutes from house, and I wouldn't fly in for Thanksgiving until the next week. So I was elated to find that he'd be coming to Ohio, and I could feasibly get there even if it takes 12-24 hours to get there by bus. So Posted by Danzig (Member # 4704) on :
I might be able to come, depending on my schedule. I live in Lexington, so I am going to see how easy it would be to go to that one. Probably I will be able to drive up to Cinci, but if I have to work the next day I might not stay the night.
Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :
AJ, I should probably head back late Friday night, unless there are so many people in the room that splitting the cost makes it incredibly cheap. I don't mind the floor, but if I sleep I use a CPAP machine that makes noise that bothers some people.(it's a little blower motor) But it does keep me from snoring like a hog.
Audeo, You could meet me anywhere between Zanesville and Columbus at a stop near I-70.
Rain
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I can almost certainly get Christy as far as Chicago. Are you interested, darling?
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
So am I on the agenda for Saturday? I need to start plannig. Also, how many people will be invading? I sort of need to break it to my wife.
msquared
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
As far as I'm concerned you are on the agenda msquared. I don't know how many people will be coming with though but it is looking like at least 6.
I guess I should start looking into nearby motels. I don't know how many people we are actually allowed to cram per room without violating fire regulations.
Normally a Motel 6 doesn't cost more than $55/night so that would probably come out to around $10/person.
Doing my van-seat count again. We might need another car for some of the Indiana people. I'm going to give priority to the Chicago-area types because we have the farthest to go.
Definite AJ Celia Hobbes
Chicago area possiblities Christy xnera Steve? (I didn't get a chance to talk to him last night because they were having the jujitsu class in our family room)
That puts us at 6 already 7 would be tight but doable
If you three are all friends IRL and live near each other then maybe you could do a joint carpool. It sounds like at least one of you has a car. This could possibly make objecting parents happier. We could still caravan down and all crash together in the motel room.
AJ
I think it is only fair that blacwolve has priority of the Indiana group because we have already been sending e-mails back and forth. So if there is one person to squeeze in for that 7th seat, it will be her.
AJ
[ September 26, 2003, 09:48 AM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
quote: modest pajamas are mandatory
why do i think that was directed at me?
ok, this all sounds good so far. how are we for cargo space? (meaning: how many books should i try to limit myself to? do you want me to through a few games in?) i can fit everything i need for an overnight trip into a backpack, but that is excluding stuff i want signed.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
That is a good question. I think with careful packing we can fit all books in. They are flat and would fit under the seats if worse came to worse. Even with the back seat in I still have considerable cargo storage in the trunk. I would say that we should limit our personal effects other than books to small backpack/duffle bags no larger than an airline carryon. I only plan on bringing my hardbacks for him to sign, but we can find room for paperbacks too.
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Also the "modest pajamas" regulation is coming from the person formerly known as The 4th Floor Dorm Nudist. So it was to remind myself as well. And to allay any fears on the part of blacwolves parents and other such unsuspecting types.
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
I believe it is illegal to drive in the nude. Plus even a true nudist (which I'm not, I just have the nickname) would be crazy to be unclothed in November in Ohio. It's too dang COLD!!!
AJ
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
We can all drive together, I'm fairly certain that would forestall most objections. We'll confer tonight and decide.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
So.... is it November 21st yet?
Hobbes Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
I think Steve has bowed out, he wasn't terribly interested when I mentioned it. So that opens up another seat!
I guess I should start finding motels around the area but I don't really feel like doing that til a couple weeks before.
AJ
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
Banna I agree that you should wait on making reservations. However you may want to call a few places down there and see if there are any major sporting events for that weekend, like UC Vs. Kentucky baskedball. I would hate to see you all drive down and then not get a room.
msquared
Posted by cyruseh (Member # 1120) on :
While you all are in town, I higly recommend that you give some of our local tastes a try. Skyline Chili or Larosa's Pizza or great. For a more pricey dinner, you could go for montgomery inn ribs.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Good point. I'll keep my eye out for such things!
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Skyline Chili is awesome. I'd better NOT tell Steve we are thinking of going there. Either that or I'll have to bring the takeout home with me.
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Christy and xnera, I guess we can talk possible plans for carpooling to Ohio at the sleepover right?
AJ
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Yup, sorry, I'm still indecisive!
Posted by Danzig (Member # 4704) on :
My brother and his friends have driven to Skyline Chili (from Lexington) many times, most at odd hours in the morning. I hear it is quite tasty.
Posted by cyruseh (Member # 1120) on :
thats about status quo for cincinnati! (this is coming from a cincinnatian)
I love my city, but lately we seem to have gotten a lot of bad publicity. From the reds and bengals, to a scout leader on survivor. And then a crying bachelorette on the bachelor. awwww!
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
For the numbers:
Meltingsnowman and I will be driving down on our own, staying with you guys (if that's ok?) and coming to m^2's for lunch the next day, assuming we do that. This is pending extremely likely parental approval. Raia will be coming with us, pending extremely unlikely parental approval.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
*pouts* What blacwolve said... but I'm working on it!!!
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Fantastic! THanks for the events update. I need to go get my AAA membership renewed so we can get a AAA discount at whatever motel six we stop at.
blackwolve, will you meet us to caravan down or at the bookstore, and if you are meeting us to caravan, where, in Indy or W. Lafayette?
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Ok time is drawing near. I read on the other side of this forum when OSC was at a convention recently they were limiting people to two books. Will that be an issue here?
I'm having my tonsils out next week so I'll probably be on the computer a lot to distract me from my misery. I'll try to get more details worked out then.
Hatrack ladies, we didn't discuss this at all at the slumber party, so I need more input.
AJ
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
ok, i think you're picking up hobbes and i at my place, as it's on the wayish. what time will that be at? we might want to get there early enough to check into the hotel first.
where are we staying?
what was the final list on who's going?
i'm hoping the two book limit thing doesn't apply as i have more than 2 things to get signed for other people.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Celia I hope to have the answers to all your questions in the next week. Especially on the "who's going" You and Hobbesy are definitely coming with me. Other than that, i'm not sure and I would aprreciate hearing from people. (Christy, xnera etc.)
AJ
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
Bump for beatnix.
msquared
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
Thanks, when it gets a bit closer I'm sure there will be a new thread to discuss final plans. I usually have to wait on my wife's work schedule to plan events like this and she gets it only a week in advance.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
Can meltingsnowman, myself, my brother, and Raia if she comes stay with you guys?
Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :
so is msquared the only person besides me who's going to dayton?
[edit: i stuttered.]
[ October 30, 2003, 01:11 AM: Message edited by: fiazko ]
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I've decided to go to dayton. It works out better with my schedule
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
All you Dayton people e-mail me so that we can be sure to get together. I will be there early and save you seats.
msquared
Posted by Doug J (Member # 1323) on :
The last time i went to a OSC signing the wife lost all our film so we might be showing up at the Cincinnati location.
Edit: Correction, the Cincinnati location.
[ October 30, 2003, 07:50 AM: Message edited by: Doug J ]
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Sorry, Anna. I'm just not together. Right now I think its looking like no.
Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
*is still very much in*
blacwolve, do you mean caravan with us, stay in our hotel or what?
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Blacwolve, you are aware Celia's coming, aren't you?
<--*Is still in like low riding*
Hobbes Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
No, we're driving on our own, since it's going to be really out of your way and there will hopefully be four of us. We just want to stay with you, sharing costs of hotel rooms and all. And hang out with you, and everything else. Unless you don't want us, of course.
Hobbes: Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
yeah, i thought that was already the plan. i know aj had found out how many people we were allowed per room, but i can't remember.
aj?
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I WANNA COME SO BADLY!!
My dad hasn't given me a straight answer yet, every time I mention the topic, he keeps changing it as fast as he can, I dunno yet if I can come.
I want to though!!!!!!
*keeps fingers crossed*
Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
How many people are coming by my place on Saturday for lunch?
msquared
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I'm assuming AJ's whole care is coming which should be 7 people. That's about all I know...
Hobbes Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
How about blackwolve and her carfull?
msquared
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Probably dedpends on if you light yourself on fire this time...
<--*Wishes he could've been at OrneryConII*
Hobbes Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :
Sorry, only one msquared on fire experience a year. The lady who does it only posts on Ornery and I know that with her schedule she will not be able to make it.
Mark OrneryCon III on your calander now. June 19, 2004.
msquared
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I suppose that since I am a member at Ornery I could go... even if I'm in uber-lurker status there, but I think I'll have other places to travel to this summer. Sorry.
Hobbes Posted by Audeo (Member # 5130) on :
As the time draws nigh it looks like I won't be able to make it after all. Thanks to Dead Horse for the offer to drive me part of the way.
Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :
Sorry to hear that, Audeo.
Honestly, I haven't figured out how to get the money to go, either. My truck broke down Wednesday. AAA towed it to the mechanic I like, and he fixed it Thursday, but I don't have the $115 to get it back. I hope it works out by then.
Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :
We'd like to go to lunch on Sunday, if you can handle us.
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
I just found out that a friend of the family got opera tickets for the two of us on the evening of the 21st.
I wanted to come!! And my dad hadn't agreed yet, but I had felt hopeful about it... oh well, it can't work now. *sniffs*
Have fun, all.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
bump I think 4 in blackwolves carful and 3 in my car unless xnera, Christy or CT decide to come.
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
bump for the address of the Barnes and Noble. I'm calling the bookstore today and going to ask for 9numbers. According to information I typed earlier but forgot about they start handing the numbers out at 3pm
AJ
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
bump
Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :
Well, I'll certainly be there now. Guessing it's a wee bit too late to try to get in on that group with the numbers. So I'm just trying to figure out how (and/or) if I'll be able to recognize any of you. If left to my own devices I'll probably slink in and slink out without actually talking to anyone. Anyhow, in case there's anyone trying to organize up with folks, I'll be a mid 20's ish 6 foot white guy with medium short brown hair, and medium build (like that's not a common description ). I'll be carrying a copy of Treason in addition to my Crystal City, and I'll generally be alone. Oh, and I answer to the name Mike (which is also very uncommon, right?)
Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :
I wish I could come. The car is fixed (for the 3rd time since the beginning if this thread. But I have no money for gas and there is a church Thanksgiving dinner party tomorrow night.
Have fun, everyone, and drive carefully. Rain
Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
I went to the Dayton signing yesterday and I just have to say the Cards are two of the nicest people ever. I had a great time listening to OSC speak and it was also nice to meet some Hatrackers. So anyways, I was just posting to say have a greta time today! Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Happy, I told the woman 9 or 10 people to allow for leeway. So we may have a spare number available. I'm blond with slightly higher than shoulder length hair and going to be wearing a light blue turtleneck shirt.
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