get/together

Hi all, we are extraordinarily late with all our regular posts this year, but I choose to believe it's just because we're all such dab hands by now, rather than that I was feeling so harrassed by the Demon Headmaster I couldn't even think straight let alone organise anything fun.

Please, pretty please, on this post please 1) confirm your attendance 100% for reals, and 2) let me know what time you're arriving in town (if you're from out of town), or whether you've got Friday and Monday off work (if you're local). I need to know this not for stalking purposes, but so that I can plan brunch/lunch both days as appropriate. Friday especially, I'm going to be on my own rather than with my Aussie posse, so I don't want to sit in a cafe all day by myself waiting for ghosts!!!

So... In a comment below please:

Arrival Time
Brunch Friday Y/N
Dinner Friday Y/N
Brunch Monday Y/N

Right, two things here:

1) Can you please give me an indication of arrival day/time here. No need to be NSA-levels of specific, just a general idea so I can get a sense of who's around for brunches etc. If you're coming in a group one of you can speak for all. ;-p

For the record:

talitha78 Tuesday afternoon
meelie erilyn Thursday midnight
jocondite 8.30am Friday --> liaise with labellementeuse
shihadchick blademistress stickmarionette midday Friday
the_antichris Thursday night --> liaise with nmarlow
mab_browne 6pm Friday
dewey3067 8am Friday
cross_stitchery 6.30pm Friday
sethra2000 2.30pm Friday
missiedith Friday afternoon
labellementeuse, aworldinside, maudlinrose, tamarillow, deepbluemermaid already live here!

2) A round of applause please, for dewey3067, our masterful accommodation co-ordinator.

From Dewey:

"For group accommodation I have reserved rooms in the Brentwood Hotel in Kilbirnie.

Room: 4 x Quad rooms (can be split into 4 x single beds per room)
Tariff: $155.00 per room/night -- rate covers 2 people, then $35.00 per person thereafter.

(Which is better than in previous years as for those rooms without four people we get a lower price.)

In the past we’ve either split the total per night evenly between all people regardless of rooms, or a group handles all charges for a single room for the weekend. I’m good either way and we can decide on the weekend.

The Brentwood has a free airport shuttle: 'For a pick up please call us on 0508 273 689 once you have collected your luggage and we will pick you up outside the Arrivals Terminal (downstairs). Drop offs can be arranged with Reception.'

I’d like to know by Sunday 21 September if you want a space, as I will cancel unneeded rooms so as to not get charged!

For those not wanting in on this hotel booking, I can recommend the YHA in the city. But you will need to book soon as it is Wearable Arts weekend."

For the Record

dewey3067 (Fri,Sat,Sun)
missiedith (Fri, Sat, Sun)
mab_browne (Fri, Sat)
sethra2000 (Fri, Sat)
cross_stitchery (Fri,Sat)

Right then.

First official post of the 2008 season.

Dates: Main event Sat 4th and Sun 5th October. Welcome dinner, gossip, vids etc Fri 3rd for those who have already arrived.

Accommodation: Nomads Capital. It's a very nice, very new, hostel smack in the centre of down-town Wellington. What we hope to do, ideally, is put together groups and book the rooms so noone gets accidentally left off like happened last year. Prices are $31 per person for an Ensuite Quad, $23 for a ten bed dorm, and various combos in between. I can poll to see which options you favour when we get a stronger idea of numbers.

Venue: At the moment we are strongly leaning towards the Arts Centre, which is also smack centre of town. Location location. This is to be confirmed with the worst secretary in the world (TM).

Costs: To be confirmed when venue is confirmed, but looking very reasonable. Self catered this year, so basic venue and admin costs only.

Attendance: Confirmed -- arysteia, china_shop, morebliss, woolly_socks, kiwisue, cross_stitchery, mab_browne, shihadchick, blademistress, stickmarionette, sethra2000, aworldinside, blue_raven, angel_a.

Official Forms: Will be posted soon. Bwah.

Contributors: arysteia = 1) Doctor Who in 15 Minutes, 2) Doctor/Master -- Clex for Clever People, 3) Smallville Update -- Renaissance/Requiem 3 for the Fandom that Will Not Die; china_shop = 1) Slash Pictionary, 2) Due South part deux, 3) Flashpoint; morebliss = Torchwood; cross_stitchery = Sentinel; blademistress = Nip/Tuck (sans gore); stickmarionette = Update of Soccer RPS.

All remaining fandoms (including those previously visited) are up for grabs to volunteers. Your contribution can take whatever form you like -- pimp reel, slide show, powerpoint, old skool handouts, ship manifesto, you name it. Go nuts. Also panel moderators and suggestions for discussion please.

I think that's it for now. COME! The power of slash compels you!