So Cal 2008

[paologregorio]

1st Choice: Aug 1-3

2nd choice: July 25-27

[charlyg]

I'm available anytime.

Me too, i would rather abstain from the vote and let it go to the date that most others want.

[qwezirider]

Okay, who would be coming to a last weekend of August confluence (only weekend a particular hotel is available).

Pending my wife's other plans for me, I think that would be a good one for me.

[aceonbass]

While any weekend in August is fine with me, I'd really prefer the Doubletree since it looks to cost about the same and it's such a NICE,open room with high ceilings adjacent to a bar and restaraunt and far away from hotel guests. One thing that occured to me was that since the Confluence probably wont be on a Friday this year, I won't have to take a day off, which of course costs money too. This alone should make it much more affordable for local forum members too.

[ozover50]

I'll be available any time. I'm hoping to make this year's trip a 4 or 5 week affair in order to spend some time with other forumites, so I guess SoCal could be the start of all that. I can start booking flights, etc. when a date for SoCal is finalized.

BTW...... my vote would be for the Doubletree Club if it's at all possible and I'm happy to contribute to costs.

I should have a 350v63 MG there to muck around with too!

[mrs_brown]

The earlier in August the better for me personally. I start work Aug 15ish.. and I cannot take off the first week of school again.. it just doesn't look good. I am sure those with school issues would agree. Once school starts it is all over but the crying. So I vote earlier.. and I have no opinion on location as we seemed to make it work out fine last year.. no complaints from me.

[charlyg]

An onsite Radio Shack would have been nice!!!

[aceonbass]

Who needs Radio Shack when we have you and your trusy soldering iron Charly

[rickenbrother]

The earlier in August the better for me personally.

Well, I think we are going t be able to accommodate you with that Tammy! I think it is going to be the first weekend of August. More details to follow.

[mrs_brown]

That makes it so much better for me! And a great way to end my summer vacation! You guys are the best I can't wait to see everyone again.

[Rickygirl]

Hi Folks
I am now back from my Georgia jaunt and completely in love with the Southern States!!

Please don't make it any earlier than August as that first weekend is a bit of a struggle for me. My band have been asked to play a (very, very) small music festival and it is a big deal for us. We have never done anything so adventurous. The date is not set yet, but it is likely to be the end of July, so I will be struggling. It may even be early August, in which case, I am not sure what I will do. For me, the second weekend would have been perfect, but I am the new girl and so you old hands need to be sorted first.

It would be really helpful to know definate dates as soon as possible so I can make some harsh decisions if I have to. I am really looking forward and hoping to meeting everybody.

Sarah

[doctorwho]

Thanks for the input, Sarah.

... the Doubletree [has] ... such a NICE,open room with high ceilings adjacent to a bar and restaraunt and far away from hotel guests ...

The ballrooms at the two locations being considered are nearly the same size:

Doubletree Club Ballroom 56' x 33'

Holiday Inn Ballroom 57' x 31'

As I mentioned before, the HI ballroom (which has a ceiling higher than that of the Doubletree Club!) is down a short hallway from the restaurant/bar area.

[aceonbass]

Oh...well that's very different. Never mind.

[leesh]

I'll be there regardless of time or place. Just let me know when & where

[rickenbrother]

The ballrooms at the two locations being considered are nearly the same size:

I know that a few of the people who were at last years SoCal confuence saw the ballroom on the other side of the bar and restaurant and even commented that it would be a nice room to do the confluence in.