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Post by dutch on Aug 12, 2009 11:21:19 GMT -5
The HallowCon website is updated with the new motel and pre-reg info. www.hallowcon.com/We will be doing pre-regs at DragonCon (Sept. 4-7) and OutsideCon (Sept. 11-13) |
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Post by Walker, Texas Ranger on Aug 12, 2009 13:12:54 GMT -5
I was wondering when you were going to update the site.  |
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Post by joedog on Aug 12, 2009 13:57:06 GMT -5
YEA!!!
Room booked Counts Mes Inns
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Post by Bob on Aug 12, 2009 15:01:22 GMT -5
I'll be there and expect to body-paint at least one model who will be attending.
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Post by joedog on Aug 12, 2009 19:35:13 GMT -5
I'll be there and expect to body-paint at least one model who will be attending. Cat-ish?? |
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Post by Dana on Aug 13, 2009 10:43:51 GMT -5
Yeah!  |
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Post by Dana on Aug 13, 2009 10:50:48 GMT -5
Just got my room reserved, too...now we're in business!!!
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Post by alphacelt on Aug 17, 2009 9:00:37 GMT -5
In the process of reserving room...
AC
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Post by alphacelt on Aug 17, 2009 9:11:27 GMT -5
And done. Looking forward to a great little convention!
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Post by daworm on Aug 17, 2009 9:17:04 GMT -5
Not looking forward to that dog of a hotel though. Sure, there's not much better, but damn that place sucks.
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Post by dutch on Aug 17, 2009 10:06:08 GMT -5
It's under new ownership and all new management. The new owner cleaned house and kept maybe two that was there last year. He's currently doing almost 2 million in renovations. The restaurant is completely overhauled and is now a sports bar, which the owner is keeping under motel control so he can close it for group use and private parties. (no fiasco like last year with Dave Mayes running the joint) The lobby has been extended all the way to the island at the far end of the drive under canopy (it's now larger than what the Comfort has). The first floor rooms are being renovated (stripped to the bare walls with all new paint, wall paper, carpet, fixtures and furniture). when those are finished they will be doing the other floors, as well. So you might want to hold off judgment till you check it out. Trust me, there's not much that impresses me, anymore, but I was really surprised when I saw what they were doing.
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Post by joedog on Aug 17, 2009 11:12:44 GMT -5
Trust me, there's not much that impresses me, anymore, but I was really surprised when I saw what they were doing. Hmm now I am really intrigued. Can't wait. |
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Post by MSwafford on Aug 17, 2009 14:08:34 GMT -5
I'm in the process of buying a house so I doubt I'll make it this year. We'll see about next year though.
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Post by Katworm on Aug 17, 2009 15:40:05 GMT -5
Dutch - I agreed with Worm until you talked about the changes! We did not know that the hotel was remodeling and were basing our opinions on what we saw last year. We were thinking of taking a miss this year, but now, I'm looking forward to it! Thanks for the update.  |
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Post by daworm on Aug 17, 2009 21:02:10 GMT -5
I'll reserve judgment until I see it, then, and cross my fingers. Once bitten and all...
Oh, is the bar still down a flight of stairs where someone in a wheelchair can't get in or did they fix that?
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Post by Bob on Aug 17, 2009 22:51:50 GMT -5
I'll reserve judgment until I see it, then, and cross my fingers. Once bitten and all... Oh, is the bar still down a flight of stairs where someone in a wheelchair can't get in or did they fix that? there was a ramp, probably still is as it would make the ceiling too low if they filled it in.. |
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Post by peachesnflutes on Aug 19, 2009 8:15:16 GMT -5
I sent in my check...yay for pre-registering!...haven't decided if I'll book a room though. I live close enough that I could head home at night and save the $$.
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Post by gridbug on Aug 19, 2009 10:02:08 GMT -5
I won't make it, I'll be busy decorating for the after party  |
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Post by joedog on Aug 19, 2009 11:34:48 GMT -5
I will be out that way tomorrow, I will drop in snap a few photos of the new stuff if yall wanna see what was done.
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Post by Jay on Aug 19, 2009 12:10:21 GMT -5
I won't make it, I'll be busy decorating for the after party And we so look forward to attending your party! |
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Post by SunnyKC on Aug 20, 2009 15:38:18 GMT -5
Chattacon will be hosting a party... without me! I'm claning up after Bren.. and headed to Key West... even if I have to quit my crappy job!
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Post by joedog on Aug 20, 2009 18:00:40 GMT -5
I just got back from a walkabout in the hotel.
WOW!! the lobby is HUGE! Still in the finishing out stages.
Restaurant is nice, Flat screens GALORE. I am seeing a 2 am 9-ball tourney very possible.
NOTHING but praise.
The subject of wheel chair access was brought up. There is a ramp into the restaurant from the lobby and from outside.
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Post by Bob on Aug 20, 2009 22:14:24 GMT -5
Looks like my photos aren't enough to get me in, like they are at EVERY other Chattanooga con, so I won't be attending.
but don't worry I already have two bodypaint bookings..
(I can do a couple more if anyone is interested)
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Post by dutch on Aug 21, 2009 13:57:33 GMT -5
Hmmmm. My math must be way off. I thought 2 out of 5 was 2/5ths, not all as in "EVERY other".
Anyhow, at this past FantaSciCon 25% of the attendees had comp badges, and that's one of the best ways I know for a con to go under. After doing 22 conventions during the past 16 years I am seriously considering instituting another one of Uncle Timmy's policies with LibertyCon, "everyone" pays. Directors, dept. heads, volunteer staff, everyone pays the same rate, depending on when they pre-reg. That way no one complains about not getting a free membership and the paying members can't complain as to "Why do they get a free one and I have to pay?"
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Post by joedog on Aug 21, 2009 18:15:06 GMT -5
Dutch, I am sorta happy with the way it is........
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Post by joedog on Aug 22, 2009 11:35:04 GMT -5
As promised: Photos of new Lobby   |
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Post by Warkitty on Aug 23, 2009 6:05:18 GMT -5
It was the year Dragon Con quit comping at least half my badge that I and many others quit working security. Why work the con if you get no benefit out of it?
Something to think about, Dutch. Charge the workers to go and they have less incentive to help put on a good convention.
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Post by dutch on Aug 23, 2009 22:25:36 GMT -5
I am well aware of that and will continue as we have been. I really do wish we could do more for staff than what we do. I just have to vent, once in a while. I know I shouldn't put this here, the way so many jump on things like this like a pack of rabid animals, but, I really do get tired of people getting all pissy because they don't get free memberships. They eat, drink and enjoy just like everyone else, and some even make a buck or two in the process, but they always want to do it on someone else's dime. I've even had people brag about how many cons they have been to and never had to pay for a membership, and if they did have to pay, they just wouldn't go.
Anyhow, the staff discounts on memberships and T-shirts will remain intact. Not because I have to (LibertyCon always seems to have enough staff without discounts), but because I want to.
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Post by Warkitty on Aug 24, 2009 7:20:43 GMT -5
Oh I understand. I find folk that go to con after con taking advantage of the work put into making it happen without either lifting a hand to assist in that work or paying for the privilege pretty sleazy. I'm just saying that I quit working cons that made me pay full price before I quit working cons entirely (and later just quit going at all).
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Post by Bob on Aug 25, 2009 8:39:19 GMT -5
I really do get tired of people getting all pissy because they don't get free memberships. The way I see it, for me at least, I trade photos for access. Full size on CD. no worries, I've still got a month to decide if I want to go. [shrug] |
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