MAGFest 7: Jan. 1st - 4th, 2009

[Scrobble]

i will be going to magfest! i posted because i totally want to be on the big fancy list of cool ocr people that are attending.

[Theory of N]

SiMV and I will be flying in to BWI on the 31st I believe. Anyone willing to give us a ride?

[prophetik music]

stevo can probably help you out - he's level 99 on this forum and on vgmix. he lives about 45 minutes from there.

[Theory of N]

would it be worth $25 extra to fly into DC?

[Bahamut]

would it be worth $25 extra to fly into DC?

As opposed to where?

[Escariot]

As opposed to where?

BWI (10chars)

[Moguta]

D-Rux and I have a room to share, as long as people are comfortable with crashing on the floor (or alternating nights between bed & floor).

PM me if interested!

[Kizyr]

would it be worth $25 extra to fly into DC?

Only $25 extra to fly into DCA (Reagan National)? Yes.

$25 extra to fly into IAD (Dulles)? Maybe.

Assuming you mean Reagan National, then yes, it's definitely worth the extra $25. For that, you end up saving a 40-minute drive (which would cost more than $25) or 90-minute train/bus+metro ride (conservative estimate, probably longer). Reagan National is also right next to Alexandria, so it's a real quick trip up to where the convention is.

Washington-Dulles (IAD) isn't that much of a difference in terms of distance. It's marginally easier to get to Alexandria from there, but not by much. KF

[prophetik music]

IAD is hell to get out of, too. don't forget that.

you'd have to find someone to get you from DCA to the convention, don't forget. you'd have to foot the bill for a taxi both ways, which'd be more than 25$. there's a bunch of people coming from baltimore.

[Theory of N]

IAD is hell to get out of, too. don't forget that.

you'd have to find someone to get you from DCA to the convention, don't forget. you'd have to foot the bill for a taxi both ways, which'd be more than 25$. there's a bunch of people coming from baltimore.

er...that was confusing. If I had someone to get from DCA to the convention, I wouldn't need a taxi, would I? And I don't know much of the geography over there so I don't know the significance of a bunch of people coming from Baltimore.

[Dash2110]

Paying an extra $25 for DCA is a really good idea. It's so close you can probably jump out of the plane onto the roof of the hotel (remember, tuck and roll).

From what I understand, the hotel runs a shuttle to and from DCA, though if you're getting in late you might want to double-check to make sure it's running. Also, the said shuttle supposedly also makes a stop at two blue line metro stations, which you can get on from DCA. Worse comes to worse, even if you get here in the middle of the night and can't get the shuttle, take the blue line from the airport to the King Street metro, and you'll only be a couple miles from the hotel, and maybe can hop a cab the rest of the way.

I've flown into/out of all three Washington metropolitan area airports, and IMO Dulles is more of a straight shot to Alexandria than BWI.

[prophetik music]

i was saying that if you couldn't, the taxi would cost a lot. lots of people from baltimore = lots of people passing by bwi.

edit - oh, i missed the part about the shuttle. that'd be worth the cost, then. go with dca.

[OverCoat]

FUCK YOU BALTIMORE

that's right

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I really wanted to try and make it out to this this year. Joined the facebook group, got the spam.

No $$...

or more acurately, I need all that $$ for things that prolong my existence.

Have fun, tell me all about it.

[starla]

I've got an empty bed in my room. If I can get 2 people to fill it, the cost will be $73.50 a head. There will be snackies. So far I've got SammyG, Tyberisuzumebachi, my roommate and myself in the room. The room is reserved from the 31st to the 4th. I'd prefer people I know of course, and two people that don't mind sharing a bed together PM me if interested!

[prophetik music]

...if i wasn't married... (JUST KIDDING DON'T CALL MY WIFE)

how many beds are in your room if you've got room for four?

[Flik]

Ok, I'm slightly debating trying to go to MAG this year. Thing is, I drive everywhere and never fly. Why? Doesn't matter, I drive.

The thought of driving 1,350 miles by myself leaves a slightly nasty taste in my mouth. If there were someone who'd perhaps care to travel with and share with the driving, I could possibly make it work. I'd be coming from Fargo, ND

[shrug] This is just a thought. If anyone has any interest, let me know. I'd be driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee, so there would be some decent room.

[starla]

...if i wasn't married... (JUST KIDDING DON'T CALL MY WIFE)

how many beds are in your room if you've got room for four?

Two.

If you want, you and your wife can share the second bed. Two people are staying on the floor so 6 total

[prophetik music]

it was a rhetorical question, i'm with oa and avaris.

for the weekend.

[zircon]

FUCK YOU BALTIMORE

that's right

Challenge pissing

[Halt]

Two.

If you want, you and your wife can share the second bed. Two people are staying on the floor so 6 total

Alcohol at MAG? husband and wife sharing a bed.. I sure do not want to be in that room Starla

[prophetik music]

Alcohol at MAG? husband and wife sharing a bed.. I sure do not want to be in that room Starla

this is a classic line...wish i had room in my sig

[OverCoat]

it's wife-swappin' time

[starla]

y'all i just need someone to fill a bed (not mine) who won't steal my shit when i'm not looking >:[

I have q-pa tenatively in that bad now, if someone wants to bunk with him we're full up and g2g bro

[Kizyr]

Does anyone know what the parking situation is at the hotel? I know that they offer $9/day (or $14/day event) guest parking, but does anyone know how liable it is to fill up?

I'll be driving in each day, and after taking a look at the area, there's not much available there besides parking at the hotel (I didn't see any garages or anything else nearby 'sides the apartments across the street). KF