I've got the 3-day pass, though I'm thinking about only having a visit on Saturday. I'm still not exactly sure what is even happening at the Expo. Since I'm only about an hour's drive away, I haven't bothered to make any concrete plans.
I know Raleigh better than Durham, so I'd have to defer to others' recommendations for food. I can vouch for Fullsteam's beer, though.
What the hell's wrong with beer pong? You city boys, I swear.
Seriously, my buddy's engagement party last November, the couples' families, parents included, were all doing kegstands. And they're not even from NC, they're from NJ and Ohio. So nyah!
Squee9 wrote:I can get a, "slept in a house without causing catastrophes" reccomendation from Mojo and Floomi if you require. Feel free to PM me the details either way.
No details necessary. I think we'll end up having five people in the room including you, as my friends said they get to pay less for the room. I'll PM you with details once the date gets closer.
I will warn that one of my friends suggested at being excited at the prospect of beer pong in the hotel room. I just....no. No! No. That seems so red neck to me that I can't...no. Plus, if I'm going to imbibe alcohol, it's going to be in a place where there are other expo goers so there can be socializing going on.
But just a fair warning about what a couple of my friends may be like...then again, North Carolina is pretty much the South, so you may be used to it already.
And public service announcement: passes have been mailed by The Escapist. Folks are already receiving them in the mail.
I've been at both ends of the spectrum. I'm a bit of a social chameleon, so I'm not too worried. Although as the GWJ guy and my "in" to the room I'll automatically support your opinions.
I'll be there if I get my badges. Slap & Tickle?
Still no event schedule.
I found out this week that I have a work event that Saturday afternoon that I cannot get out of at the moment. Not sure what I will be missing yet, but I should make it to Durham by 4. I'll probably only attend the expo Saturday evening (what's left anyway) and Sunday, but I can definitely meet up with you all Friday night as well.
I got my badge. I forgot early registration earned you free VIP upgrade. I think that means I get a palanquin.
Did we settle on time / location for the S&T yet? I'm looking forward to meeting you nerds.
Who is bringing their Vita with them?
I guess my, "Slap & Tickle?" wasn't clear. So what's a S&T or am I not invited to whatever it is and everyone is has mutually agreed to this telepathically (or through PM)?
Slap & Tickle is just a name for a Goodjer meet-up. There've been ideas for where to have one, but no consensus yet. It's also hard to plan one when we don't know the Expo schedule. S&Ts are almost always after the bulk of the day's events.
Pubs work okay if we can reserve a table or a back room. One problem is that they tend to be very loud, making conversation difficult. Double so if they have live music.
Restaurants usually work well if we can get a table large enough to accommodate everyone.
In the past we've done S&Ts at Frankie's, but that gets crowded and can end up costing.
Durham people! We need your additional thoughts and advice!
Durham people! We need your additional thoughts and advice!
Thanks to your new avatar, the first thing I thought was that we'll get the Slap & Tickle we deserve, not the one we need.
It would be easier with a better schedule, but I nominate Saturday evening as the time of the S&T.
I may be able to make this... Waiting to see if I have a conflict.
I was listening to The Escapist Podcast and one of the host said this is a nice place to hangout. He even said Cliffy B likes to go there. *sigh* Nevermind.
Flying Saucer is a nice place, but it's crowded, can be hard to find seating, loud, and a 30 minute drive away.
Parker & Otis appears to close at 7 on Saturdays, FYI.
I'll be wearing my GWJ name tag that I've worn to PAX. Also I believe my friend Andy will be running games at the tabletop area.
I'm still trying to decide what night I want to do Dame's Chicken and Waffles. I WILL HAVE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES.
I just went to Dame's on Sunday with the family for brunch. You must go. But be forewarned -- go hungry and don't plan on eating again for a good long time.
I highly recommend the Orange Speckled Chabo, which is a deep-fried chicken cutlet on a sweet potato waffle with a drizzle of honey dijon sauce and orange-honey butter. Incredible!
Huzzah, about time.
Nothing too crazy on the schedule. My plan will be to prolly hit one talk each day and spend the rest of the time milling around looking at stuff.
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