get/together

The main venue itself:

Park Bowling Club, Kilbirnie
598-600 Evans Bay Parade

The Evans Bay Parade address is its official one, and those driving (depending where you're coming from) may prefer to come down that way. For myself I've always thought it was on Kilbirnie Crescent, and certainly that's where the bus will drop public transport takers. I can't get a number, obviously, but it's between the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (no 63) and the Ruth Gottlieb Library (no 101).

There's a fair amount of parking there at the park for drivers.

Walk in through the main front doors, but then instead of walking through into the bar, which will presumably be full of old folks in their bowling gear, hang left and go upstairs. Ideally there will be some sort of sign, *g*.

( Assuming the absence of epic fail, this is how to get to the venue. )

Brentwood Hotel, Kilbirnie
16-20 Kemp Street

It's super easy to get from one to the other; it is literally across the road and down a wee cul-de-sac.

( But here it is, just to be on the safe side. )

Restaurants:

( Elements Cafe is at 144 Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie/Lyall Bay. )

( Friday Night Fangirls know where to go, all others: )

Saturday: Tandoori Heritage in Coutts Street, Kilbirnie

Sunday: Siam Thai on Kilbirnie Crescent

Howdy all.

And holy hell, where did the time go? I'm sure it was just yesterday I was congratulating myself on being efficient and Getting Things Done.

Many thanks for your prompt payments. To the shops I go. [I'm pretty sure I have everyone now, bar six, seven counting me, people I know in RL, *g*. Yo, Miss I Love Pie!]

Attendance-wise, we're at 24 confirmed, our second greatest haul after the bonanza that was 2009. We welcome three shiny new people this year, ships_harry, gnine, and cyphomandra, so please make them feel at home. We also welcome home some old friends. \o/

dewey3067 has made her Swapmeet post as usual here. Please minimise stress and the chance of electrical failure (rickety, rickety) and use it.

Timetable, venue maps, etc follow hot on the heels of this post. Get back to slaving over a hot hard drive, presenters. *evil cackle* *runs away and cries over own*

Heya, me again.

These are a couple of the suggestions/requests we've received as feedback the last couple of years, along with niggles we've thought of ourselves. If you have anything to add, please comment here.

1) Can we move the lunch slots earlier?

We run a split lunch to accommodate the RPS/FPS divide, and the Classic Fandoms Episode Screening. But yes, point taken. I'll be looking at this, and the second slot will certainly not be as late as last year.

2) Can we do anything about noise from the kitchen?

China and I meant to close the galley last year and totally forgot. If we do so again this year, please somebody remind us, or be proactive, *g*.

3) Discussion Etiquette

Most people felt that the panels went well, and I personally thought everyone was great about taking their turn, but one or two people did find it difficult to be heard. I'll wear my teacher hat a bit more aggressively if necessary. Please nobody be offended, we seek the greatest possible good for the greatest possible number. :-) Also, I know it seems silly, but it works -- if I don't hear you, please raise a hand and wave to get my attention.

4) Can we post a hard copy of the timetable so everyone can keep track?

Yes. Easy as pie.

5) What about that pesky light/failure of curtaining?

I'll bring some drawing pins, but maybe locals could bring some dark sheets if ya got 'em?

6) Dear God Wellington is cold!

Yes, yes it is. Keep an eye on the forecast, but please do dress warmly, or at least in layers so you can react to surprises. I'm hoping for a glorious Can't Beat Wellington on a Good Day, but this weekend's been hideous, so... Bring a throw and your slippers if you want to, don't be proud.