Imperial Decree #183: ShireCon '05

[Hypatia Agnesi]

Amazing, we have an itinerary! It looks good.I will be ariving on Friday night, probably around 11:30pm. Will anyone be close by enough (preferably on their way in from out of town) that they can pick me up from JFK and drive to the hostel we stay at? *throws grenade for the hell of it*BO0O0O0O0/\/\!!!!!!

[VA Foghorn]

There's a subway spur that goes from JFK to Manhattan. Shouldn't be too hard to navigate.Scott, if you could Skype me tomorrow (I'll be on probably between 1 and 4 EST) and we can talk in greater detail about the event.

[Kaiser Los III]

I don't have a working microphone these days and I fear anything that will make my comptuer use any more processing power than it already is, but replace Skype with AIM and I *may* be there towards the latter end of that time period.

[VA Foghorn]

then hop on AIM around that time. I'll be waiting.

[Kaiser Los III]

The 2005 Shireroth Convention will be held in New York City on Saturday October 15 and Sunday October 16.Although these are the official days events will be held, anyone who can get there a day or two early or stay a day or two late is encouraged to do so and we can go around and see stuff on an unofficial basis. I will probably be staying late myself as that week is my fall break from school.No one lives in New York, so we will have to stay at a youth hostel. I expect prices of about $10 to $20 a night.The schedule looks like this right now:Saturday:Morning: See the sightsAfternoon: Go to New Rochelle and meet the Anticans (pending their agreement)SundayMorning: Go to UN; ask for recognitionAfternoon: Ninja stealth meeting to slip by Bill's parents and meet Bill (pending Bill's approval and acquisition of ninja suits)If someone else wants to be official convention director, ask me within the next few days; otherwise, I'll just take care of stuff myself.

[Hypatia Agnesi]

Normally I'd be fine with taking something like the subway, but as this will be an unfamiliar city very late at night, and I'll be travelling alone and with a suitcase, I'd really rather not. I'm not really comfortable with taking the subway alone at night, at least. I get nervous enough taking BART at night that I generally keep someone with me.Since there is a convenient subway spur, though, perhaps I can arrange for someone to meet me and take the subway. *throws grenade for the hell of it*BO0O0O0O0/\/\!!!!!!

[Gryphon the Pure]

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[VA Foghorn]

Greg (Theonen) might be in the same boat as you.As for alternatives to the subway, there's a bus route into the city, or (if you're willing to pay a $45 flat fee) you can take a cab.

[Kaiser Los III]

Foghorn, I think it's 3:30 EST right now; get on!Joe, if that weekend is your school's fall break, you can try checking the ride board (if they have one) for people who live in NYC and are driving back there. It should be pretty easy to find someone, since it's a common destination, and usual etiquette is to offer to pay for gas in exchange for being conveyed. Otherwise, I'm sure you can get a train or bus either direct or, more likely, via Boston.

[VA Foghorn]

Sorry. Major power outage in my area lasted until 5 PM EST. It's really hot out, and the power grid is feeling the effects.There's a direct train that goes straight from Boston to NYC to DC, no stops whatsoever. However, if that's too pricey, there's a regular Amtrak train that actually stops in New Rochelle before going into Penn Station in NYC.

[Hypatia Agnesi]

I checked the prices for Amtrak from Boston to NY....I'm jealous. *throws grenade for the hell of it*BO0O0O0O0/\/\!!!!!!

[VA Foghorn]

Slight problem: I'm going to be in DC on that saturday, but I sould be back in time to escort you guys from the train. If I'm not, I'll have a backup plan in place.