Coming To America ...

Unread post by **ElljaeT** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:49 pm

Travel Blog: http://ellandgobb.blogspot.com

Now that a few people have heard some things on a variety of grapevines and the whispers are getting louder, it is probably time to make a formal announcement that Gob and I are planning a trip around the US of A for 3 and a half weeks in September - October.

We have also mentioned trying to hold the inaugural Paracon in Kansas City on 3rd, October, 2009. Because we are not residents, and have to travel quite a long way to make this happen the inaugural Paracon is most likely to be a meet up in a restaurant or a BBQ in someones back yard but will definitely be a case of the more the merrier. That said you guys now have a little over 7 months to figure out how you're going to make it to Kansas City

I am releasing a tentative itinerary so you guys get the full idea of where we plan to go and when. Please note however that it is very much subject to change at this stage and I will let you know when we have solidified our bookings.

We are very excited about making this trip and certainly hope that we can organise a big meetup while we are over there.

New York City, NY 19-22 September
Washington, DC 22-23 September
New Orleans, LA 23-26 September
Chicago, IL 27-29 September
Kansas City, MO 29 September - 5 October
Las Vegas, NV 5-8 October
San Francisco, CA 8-10 October
Los Angelas, CA 10-13 October

EDIT: Itinerary updated

We are planning to Amtrak all over the place with a few exceptions.

Ex LA to go back to Australia.

Blaize · Unread post by **Blaize** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:00 pm

The UK is better you know

I hate not living in the USA.....

jimmyBUFFET · Unread post by **jimmyBUFFET** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:32 pm

ok so a couple questions. Kansas City, MO or Kansas City, KS? Also, you'll be in NY. any chance you'll trek outside the city for just a bit? I live a couple hours out of the boroughs and would love to see you guys

-jB

trogdorable · Unread post by **trogdorable** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:09 pm

The would be referring to Missouri, Jimmy.

SportGuy · Unread post by **SportGuy** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:24 pm

This sounds sweet. I'm definitely going to have to think about coming somewhere but can't promise...this sounds really cool though. Most of those cities are ones I've never really spent any time in myself, I hope you guys have a blast.

Unread post by **Impalix** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:41 am

Count me (technically in) for either Chicago or Kansas City again. If you're willing to cross the big wet, I HAVE to be there.

Unread post by **Gobberwart** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:32 am

jimmyBUFFET wrote:ok so a couple questions. Kansas City, MO or Kansas City, KS? Also, you'll be in NY. any chance you'll trek outside the city for just a bit? I live a couple hours out of the boroughs and would love to see you guys

Kansas City, MO

As for trekking, as much as we'd both LOVE to be able to get around and see everyone, honestly I don't know what we will and won't be able to manage. As Elljae mentioned, we're going to be Amtraking or flying between major cities, and have no plans to hire a car, so our transport options will be somewhat limited. Maybe if people local to those cities want to organise some kind of mini-meetup, we can certainly do our best.

Unread post by **mastechno** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:32 pm

WANT TO? psh that's outta the freaking question for KC! they HAVE TO organize a mini meet-up wether they like it or not! :-p

Grok and Art!

I'm totally down for this and I WILL be taking(or dragging(or kidnapping)) Trog and EK as well!

jimmyBUFFET · Unread post by **jimmyBUFFET** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:04 am

Either way, by then I may have the dough to get to one of these places. I'm crossing my fingers for KC (never been to Missouri). I really hope to meet yall

:D

-jB

DrWolf · Unread post by **DrWolf** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:24 pm

Ok, now that I know what week to avoid KC...heh j/k Can't wait, guys.=o)

stroby · Unread post by **stroby** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:21 am

MrsOraptor wrote:The UK is better you know

*nods*

MrsOraptor wrote:I hate not living in the USA.....

I think them who are living in the wrong place

trogdorable · Unread post by **trogdorable** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 6:55 pm

MO is gonna be hoppin in October! Woo!

Expect me to get drunk and make an ass of myself. I apologize in advance for those whose laps I fall into.

Unread post by **Gobberwart** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:09 pm

LOL I've got to suspect there's gonna be a lot of people who won't object at all

Grokly · Unread post by **Grokly** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:06 pm

Ok folks.. there WILL be an official meetup in Kansas City over the weekend of October 2-4, 2009. There's no way we can host Gobb and ell here and NOT have an official meetup.
We'll work out the details. Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and information.

Grok & art

Unread post by **Spiff** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:23 am

okay guys so im planning on making it to the meet up. I was wondering what everyone was thinking about sleeping arrangements.

Unread post by **Impalix** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:23 pm

I still call the couch.

Grokly · Unread post by **Grokly** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:47 pm

Spiff wrote:okay guys so im planning on making it to the meet up. I was wondering what everyone was thinking about sleeping arrangements.

Hell yeah.

I think sleeping arrangements are cool.

Unread post by **ElljaeT** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:06 am

lol Grok, I don't quite think that's what teh Spiffy was asking.

Unread post by **Spiff** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:13 am

hehehe yeah i call a couch i guess! and no comment GROKLY!!

SportGuy · Unread post by **SportGuy** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:18 pm

If I go i could sleep on the floor on a blanket somewhere even, not particular as long as it is indoors and not like in a tent.

I'm not sure if I'm making it though so it may not be an issue.

Unread post by **Gobberwart** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:25 pm

Well, we changed a couple of things from our original plan but it's much the same. Here's our preliminary itinerary (damn both those words are hard to type):

New York City, NY 19-22 September
Washington, DC 22-23 September
New Orleans, LA 23-26 September
Chicago, IL 26-29 September
Kansas City, MO 29 September - 5 October
Las Vegas, NV 5-8 October
San Francisco, CA 8-10 October
Los Angelas, CA 10-13 October

We're currently in the process of arranging all of our airfares, accommodation and other travel stuffs, which is a not-insignificant (and not-inexpensive) task.

If anyone has any suggestions for places to stay, things to do, or ways to get from one place to another, feel free to let us know

DrWolf · Unread post by **DrWolf** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:32 pm

If Spiff and Impy are calling the couch, I call the couch as well...*cough*

Unread post by **Spiff** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:18 am

wolfie i believe im shacking up with you anyways LOL . Ive claimed a spot

DrWolf · Unread post by **DrWolf** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:08 am

Well, I guess that settles that...heh

Unread post by **mastechno** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:22 am

@ Grok and Art....

Did y'all ever get an "official" ruling on tentage?

Grokly · Unread post by **Grokly** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:05 am

There will be space for 'tentage'. (Thank you, Travoltus!)

We are currently doing some initial planning to come up with cost estimates (figure somewhere around $20 per person for food an drink during Con times), lodging options, etc. Once we have a general plan, we will be posting an official announcement. From there, we will have a pre-registration form to fill out if you know you are coming. Pre-enrollment will not be required, but will offer a discounted value as well as perks to be used at the Con.

Unread post by **Impalix** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:37 pm

I'm not sleeping on a couch that does not involve a Spiff, a Wolf and a Brown Chicken/Brown Cow double whammy.

UNACCEPTABLE!

Unread post by **Gobberwart** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 6:44 pm

Grokly wrote:...to be used at the Con.

So, we're gonna start calling it a "Con" now? Cool.

I vote for "ParaCon 2009"

Unread post by **Spiff** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:47 am

ahhahahaha @ Impy

DrWolf · Unread post by **DrWolf** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:17 am

I vote for Paradoxicon...but that's just because I like long words.
And Impy, there will be plenty of Brown Chicken/Brown Cow waiting for you on the couch. And who knows...the roosters might come too...heh

Unread post by **Impalix** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:58 pm

There was enough scratching upstairs

AMIRITE?

Unread post by **ElljaeT** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:08 am

Well today, Gob and I went to the travel agent and laid out the money (well credit card) that paid for our flights, insurance and partial deposit on accommodation. So it is all locked in and we are most definitely coming. The dates that Gob mentioned above are now locked in and that is where we will be and when.

Totally psyched about seeing y'all

DrWolf · Unread post by **DrWolf** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:48 am

Yup. I thought perhaps a badger had snuck in and was trying to claw its way through the ceiling.=o)
And yay for 'locked in' stuffz! Now just...uh...11 months? No, that's not right. 3 weeks? Damn it. Anyway, now we're just playing the waiting game. Any RFX DJ's down for playing the Jeopardy music?

SportGuy · Unread post by **SportGuy** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:13 pm

Grokly wrote: Pre-enrollment will not be required, but will offer a discounted value as well as perks to be used at the Con.

What are these "perks" you speak of? For the last time, i told you I do not want to do anything with you, wolf and Richard Simmons...damn it!

Unread post by **ElljaeT** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:59 pm

DrWolf wrote:And yay for 'locked in' stuffz! Now just...uh...11 months? No, that's not right. 3 weeks? Damn it. Anyway, now we're just playing the waiting game. Any RFX DJ's down for playing the Jeopardy music?

5 months and 3 weeks as of yesterday

Well that's until we leave Australia. The meet up is 6 months and 5 days away

or something like that.

DrWolf · Unread post by **DrWolf** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:51 pm

/me stares blankly at all the numbers

Grokly · Unread post by **Grokly** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:15 pm

DrWolf wrote:I vote for Paradoxicon...but that's just because I like long words.

I was thinking Pardoxi-Con, myself. I'll also note that Para-Con has been used by many organizations. (Of course, The Paridoxicon is also a book.)

Unread post by **Gobberwart** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:20 pm

Paradoxicon works for me, with or without the hyphen

DrWolf · Unread post by **DrWolf** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:52 pm

"An illustrated guide to contradictions, curiosities, and mind-boggling twists of reason, [The Paradoxicon] features a diverse collection of visual, logical, mathematical, and scientific puzzles. Classic and recently discovered paradoxes are explored in this detailed treasury of logic-defying enigmas." Sounds like a fitting description for a gathering of this particular group of people...=o)

Grokly · Unread post by **Grokly** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:24 pm

Perhaps it should be required reading as well.

I'm going to look at procuring a copy.

[EDIT: Purchased. I'll let y'all know if it's worth the read.]

SportGuy · Unread post by **SportGuy** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:28 pm

It's $4 on amazon, so indeed let me know.

trogdorable · Unread post by **trogdorable** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:50 am

I'm thinking I will probably be tenting it. I will have to discuss this matter further with the possibly interested other party.

SportGuy · Unread post by **SportGuy** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:55 pm

trog and mas sitting in a tent k-i-s-s-i....

trogdorable · Unread post by **trogdorable** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:57 pm

Shut your face.

Unread post by **Gobberwart** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:54 pm

/me idly wonders if Mas will be pitching the tent

Unread post by **Impalix** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:58 pm

HurrHurr. We're all thinking it, Trog -- just run with it.

Unread post by **ElljaeT** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:09 pm

How in tents *giggle*

Grokly · Unread post by **Grokly** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:18 pm

ElljaeT wrote:How in tents *giggle*

Let me essplain. No. There is too much. Let me sum up:

You see, when a boy camper and a girl camper have certain feelings, they will oftentimes search out a shelter known as a tent in which to...

OH!

You were making a play on words. Carry on.

trogdorable · Unread post by **trogdorable** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:11 pm

hahaha you guys, i love you.

Unread post by **ElljaeT** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:53 pm

The feeling is very much mutual Troggy

The months just wont go fast enough until we get the to partay