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CSICON Las Vegas, October 2016

Just heard the announcement this week about CSICON in Vegas this October. Think I'll try to make it.
 
Hello everyone. I have not posted since before last year's TAM. Disappointed there is no TAM this year, but I just registered for CSICON 2016 so I am hoping that will fill the void. I have been in touch with one of the CSICON reps asking about the set-up (will there be booths selling books, author signings etc.). I will post when they reply. I will be in Vegas on Wednesday the 26th at around 11:00am, so if anyone else is arriving early and wants to meet up for a drink, happy to do so. Cheers, and hope to see some of you at CSICON.
 
legalboy said:
I will be in Vegas on Wednesday the 26th at around 11:00am, so if anyone else is arriving early and wants to meet up for a drink, happy to do so. Cheers, and hope to see some of you at CSICON.
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October is wayyy to far in advance for me to say anything with confidence, but I'm hoping to go. If I do, I'll likely arrive on Tuesday the 25th and, if so, I'd be happy to meet you for a beer.
 
The downside of being a lawyer is you are stuck planning your life way too far in advance. Hope to see you there dasmiller, and we can touch base as it gets closer to the conference.
 
I'm still planning on going, and happy to meet up with old and new friends.

Don't have exact dates yet, but I'll probably arrive Tuesday or Wednesday.

The Aria does sound more appealing to stay at!
 
Memo to self: 1) Find drinking establishment; 2) Drink; 3) Save two seats for AdMan and dasmiller; and 4) Repeat #2. I am on it! The Aria is much nicer than the Excalibur. I will be staying at the MGM Signature, which is right behind the MGM Grand. Happy to meet anywhere that is central for everyone.
 
Nine Fine Irishman is a most excellent suggestion. I have been there many times and love the beer selection. Hopefully you can make it and join us. By the way, I just heard back from the CSICON rep and they will have a book and merchandising area at the conference. Hmm...one wonders if I can pick up an Amazing Randi Bobblehead?
 
Wish I could go. Loved TAM 13. Had a great time there.

Alas, that trip was really stretching my budget, and there's no chance I can afford another Vegas trip any time soon. I'm just too far away, and the flights alone cost a fortune. I just live far, far too far away from Vegas. :(

Maybe some day, but not this year.
 
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Wish I could go. Loved TAM 13. Had a great time there.

Alas, that trip was really stretching my budget, and there's no chance I can afford another Vegas trip any time soon. I'm just too far away, and the flights alone cost a fortune. I just live far, far too far away from Vegas. :(

Maybe some day, but not this year.
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That's too bad, Sft. You would hope airlines (like hotels) might cut their Las Vegas rates expecting tourists would more than make it up on gambling (not realizing, of course, that a convention of skeptics might take advantage of this). But of course the casinos keep all the dough.

It was great meeting you at TAM, and I hope our paths cross again. Hope you're doing well!
 
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Swordfishtrombone said:
Wish I could go. Loved TAM 13. Had a great time there.

Alas, that trip was really stretching my budget, and there's no chance I can afford another Vegas trip any time soon. I'm just too far away, and the flights alone cost a fortune. I just live far, far too far away from Vegas. :(

Maybe some day, but not this year.
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It was nice meeting you too and a whole bunch of other interesting folks at '13. And a couple of compliments from the Amazing One Himself certainly helped my ego. :cool:

I'm open minded about CSICON right now. I have enough airline points for a flight and Vegas hotels are cheap. Now to convince my life to let me out of her sight twice in one year. :covereyes
 
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Want to room together?

I am a survivor of all the stateside TAM's beginning in 2003. If any of you are thinking about heading to Vegas and want to split a room, let me know, as I have one reserved. I'll start a new thread to announce this to the general user community in case anyone else is interested. You could save some $ this way.
 
Wanted to pop in and suggest to anyone on the fence that they opt in for the Tournament of Kings dinner show. It's one of the most fun things I've ever done in Vegas; went for my birthday again the year before last and its still a really fun time.

Also: I've stayed in the Excalibur, and it's definitely not a dump. It's decent, and in a great -GREAT - location. They have a fun bar, a Bucca de Beppo, and an arcade. They're across the street from the NYNY and their roller coaster. For its walkable location, it's in a good price point. Consider it!
 
Hi everyone,
CSICon is trying to keep the TAM community "feel" alive. They've already asked me to help coordinate the volunteers and more importantly, have George Hrab as MC.

We could use another volunteer or three. You'll get free admission to the Halloween Party and, if the ghost of Houdini shows up at the seance, I promise he'll autograph your program in invisible ink.
 
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Hi everyone,
CSICon is trying to keep the TAM community "feel" alive. They've already asked me to help coordinate the volunteers and more importantly, have George Hrab as MC.

We could use another volunteer or three. You'll get free admission to the Halloween Party and, if the ghost of Houdini shows up at the seance, I promise he'll autograph your program in invisible ink.
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Hey, Scott.

Thanks for dropping by. Good to hear CSICON wants to keep the community feel going.

I'll get in touch with you regarding volunteering again. I'll likely be up for it.

Erik
 
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For the Costume Party: I think I would like to be a Mad Scientist of some sort. But, I am still having trouble deciding which one. Any advice or other suggestions?

Doctor Horrible is too obvious and popular, right now.
Same as Doc Brown.

I would prefer someone a little more obscure, like Dr. Clayron Forrester or Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz. But, not too obscure, like Philo from UHF.

Professor Frink would be awesome, but probably too much trouble to build a properly recognizable head.



The Central Scrutinizer said:
You can mail me a check on Nov 9. On Nov 16, I start charging interest.
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Don't worry. I am man of my word. If I lose the bet, I will mail the check promptly, on November 9th.

Unless there is an *unlikely* situation where the election is so close, it won't be resolved until a day or so after: Like something worse than Bush vs. Gore. But, that IS very unlikely.

Now, if you wish to discuss this further, I suggest starting a new thread.
 
Wowbagger said:
For the Costume Party: I think I would like to be a Mad Scientist of some sort. But, I am still having trouble deciding which one. Any advice or other suggestions?

Doctor Horrible is too obvious and popular, right now.
Same as Doc Brown.

I would prefer someone a little more obscure, like Dr. Clayron Forrester or Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz. But, not too obscure, like Philo from UHF.

Professor Frink would be awesome, but probably too much trouble to build a properly recognizable head.
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How about the Robot Chicken mad scientist? Or Rick from Rick and Morty?
 
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