StrangerCon 2007: Sand, Sea, and Strange-ness - Page 5

Morrigan · 08-04-2006, 10:14 AM

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Hell, if possible I'd even like to include the $25 weekend Mardi Gras pass in that total.

What does that entail? Access to bars/parties or daytime stuff like fairs? I'm so excited for this trip, pity it's 6 months away

That*clown · 08-04-2006, 10:21 AM

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Okay, I've narrowed the focus to a handful of properties based on the presumption that we'll need room for at least 14 people over the course of four or five days.

One in particular is almost staggeringly perfect, but I have a few questions for the leasing agent about it, and its affordability will depend heavily on a full or near-full house -- and in fact that's true of the two that are nearly neck-and-neck with it in desirability. Yet another may be more perfect still, but it's a new house and no photos are available yet, plus the agent may not even have a rental price until October. I reckon we have time to learn more, though.

I have an expanded list if we need room for fewer people. If we need room for more, there actually are a few places that can accommodate us (though not many). As you think about whether or not to commit, remember that the plan is to keep the cost of everything except individual touristy activities to $300 or less per person for four+ days, and half that for those who are staying 2 days. Hell, if possible I'd even like to include the $25 weekend Mardi Gras pass in that total.

Turnout will decide where we go, so let us know if and when you're in!

I am absolutely in for Friday-Sunday and if I can get more time and there's enough room in the house I'll come for more. I've got a Southwest frequent flyer ticket burning a hole in my pocket! Woot!

Penny Century · 08-04-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigan

What does that entail? Access to bars/parties or daytime stuff like fairs?

The Mardi Gras tickets are basically for Entertainment District access -- parades, fireworks, bead-throwing, street-painting, and live entertainment on three stages. Fairground-type stuff. Bar access is no problem, but you do have to buy the drinks.

Some of the Krewe parties and balls are open to the public, some not. Most of the balls are private, but you can pay to get in even to those -- up to $150, so be careful what you wish for -- if a Krewe member invites you. You usually have to buy tickets to Krewe events separately. The price range varies; for example, Krewe Babalu may charge $100 for its Mardi Gras Ball tickets, yet you can go to its den party (pre-parade bash) for $10. Z Krewe's many Zestival parties all vary in price, too, but then again some of them last all day....

Most of this stuff takes place over one of the two Mardi Gras weekends, but the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius does one more huge parade on Fat Tuesday night. Krewe Babalu also throws an adults-only closing party.

Meanwhile, at the west end of the seawall, the San Luis Resort usually throws a costume contest. I don't know their rules or fees for entering, but I can find out.

Morrigan · 08-04-2006, 11:08 AM

Oh sounds fun. The mardi gras pass sounds do able. The $100+ for krewe parties is doubtful, unless of course they're really hot.

Thanks for the information.

Penny Century · 08-07-2006, 04:40 PM

Okay, just to bink this a little, how many gentlemen Strangers are considering a trip to Galveston? Any males of the guy persuasion? 'Cause that's one of our many unofficial mottos, y'know. "Stranger Things: We've Got Dudes."

And what kind of accommodations would you prefer under the circumstances?

Cordy's Bitch · 08-09-2006, 01:00 PM

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And what kind of accommodations would you prefer under the circumstances?

There's what one would prefer, and what one would be offered, and then there's what they'll get.

In any case, I can't go. Work, ya know.

Prima · 08-10-2006, 07:59 PM

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Okay, I'm pretty sure I didn't imagine a post from Prima axe-ing about Quest Mode in DDR-X2, but I can't find it now to save my life.

D'oh. I bahleeted it when I realized that I was going off on a tangent but hey! We can kvetch about it if I come....and dang. I'm going to make it happen if it kills me.

Morrigan · 11-16-2006, 12:30 AM

Are we still on for Feb? Need to start saving up and dieting

Emmangel · 11-16-2006, 02:45 AM

Seems like I may have to bow out now. Money's got tight so I don't think I'll be able to make it any longer.

Delenn · 11-16-2006, 08:30 PM

Same here, some domestic issues here, I don't think we will be able to make it.

Angela · 11-17-2006, 12:00 AM

I am now Dave Ramsey's bitca. I have *no* extra dinero for such frivolity.

Penny Century · 11-20-2006, 10:22 AM

Weeeeellll, I guess we need to know who's still on. The good thing is, this trip is scaleable. Anybody still think they can make it?

That*clown · 11-21-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Century

Weeeeellll, I guess we need to know who's still on. The good thing is, this trip is scaleable. Anybody still think they can make it?

Yes, I still would like to go. Do we have a set weekend? Southwest has gotten pickier on frequent flyer tickets.

Prima · 11-22-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Century

Weeeeellll, I guess we need to know who's still on. The good thing is, this trip is scaleable. Anybody still think they can make it?

Maybe?

That*clown · 01-05-2007, 10:25 AM

So are we done?

08-04-2006, 11:08 AM	#64
Morrigan Who Da Man?! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Garden State Posts: 9,854	Oh sounds fun. The mardi gras pass sounds do able. The $100+ for krewe parties is doubtful, unless of course they're really hot. Thanks for the information. __________________ ME: Farking up all your good memories one character at a time ~ Prima

08-07-2006, 04:40 PM	#65
Penny Century Rich girl, superhero Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In your head Posts: 12,290	Okay, just to bink this a little, how many gentlemen Strangers are considering a trip to Galveston? Any males of the guy persuasion? 'Cause that's one of our many unofficial mottos, y'know. "Stranger Things: We've Got Dudes." And what kind of accommodations would you prefer under the circumstances? __________________ "We never should have brought the henchmen. We're going to be the only ones there with henchmen!"

11-16-2006, 12:30 AM	#68
Morrigan Who Da Man?! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Garden State Posts: 9,854	Are we still on for Feb? Need to start saving up and dieting __________________ ME: Farking up all your good memories one character at a time ~ Prima

11-16-2006, 02:45 AM	#69
Emmangel Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,934	Seems like I may have to bow out now. Money's got tight so I don't think I'll be able to make it any longer. __________________ I suppose it's understandable that John felt if he saved the cheerleader, he'd save the world.[/center]

11-16-2006, 08:30 PM	#70
Delenn C/A - 5 yrs. & counting. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,597	Same here, some domestic issues here, I don't think we will be able to make it. __________________ Shiny Happy Person #1225 Wesley's Reading Wenches #1225 Slaying, Blogging, Whatever

11-17-2006, 12:00 AM	#71
Angela Cake.....or death? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4,960	I am now Dave Ramsey's bitca. I have no extra dinero for such frivolity. __________________ Hitler never played Risk when he was a kid. -Eddie Izzard, Dress to Kill But you didn't have what it takes.... an evil hand! Resistance is futile. Assimilation is---oooh, porn! Go Mavs!!!!

11-20-2006, 10:22 AM	#72
Penny Century Rich girl, superhero Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In your head Posts: 12,290	Weeeeellll, I guess we need to know who's still on. The good thing is, this trip is scaleable. Anybody still think they can make it? __________________ "We never should have brought the henchmen. We're going to be the only ones there with henchmen!"

01-05-2007, 10:25 AM	#75
That*clown Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: suburban D.C.-supplied with a different breed of demons Posts: 917	So are we done? __________________ And in fact, we take the good and mock the bad. It's the Stranger Things way. ~ psychofilly Go, me.

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