I don't give a good gorram about relevant, Wash. Or objective. And I ain't so afraid of losing something that I ain't gonna try to have it. You and I would make one beautiful baby. And I want to meet that child one day. Period.

Zoe ,'Heart Of Gold'


F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us

Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.


Pix - Jan 27, 2010 5:34:56 pm PST #4979 of 12734
The status is NOT quo.

Unless we go with Portland, I don't think there's anywhere that summer isn't hot and sticky and gross. At least, everywhere that I've ever been on the east coast during the summer has been hot, except for places up in the mountains.

Yep, this.

I think we will have a lovely time no matter where we go.


erin_obscure - Jan 27, 2010 5:41:33 pm PST #4980 of 12734
Occasionally I’m callous and strange

we used to stay with relatives in rural Vermont every summer and it was HEAVENLY. I would totally suggest their beach house except that a) it's a bloody long drive from any airport b) there's no "hotel" within a 20 minute drive, and c) they don't have room for more than 18 really friendly people. Including sofas and floor space.

Oh, and they might frown upon me inviting strangers into their home. *shrug*

et correct spelling of state


Jesse - Jan 27, 2010 5:44:10 pm PST #4981 of 12734
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

A data point in Brooklyn: For a weekend in February, the Crossword Puzzle Tournament group rate at the Brooklyn Marriott is $185. It's a big group.


erin_obscure - Jan 27, 2010 5:57:47 pm PST #4982 of 12734
Occasionally I’m callous and strange

want to go to that!


beth b - Jan 27, 2010 6:11:19 pm PST #4983 of 12734
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

not sure we can go at all this year, but pretty much if I can go , I will go wherever.

This weekend reminded me that the most fum for me is just hanging. I don't have to do much.

I think a hotel with reasonable room rates, a gathering place and a few restaurants that can handle a crowd are the important things. Public transport is the next thing on the list.


DavidS - Jan 27, 2010 6:11:28 pm PST #4984 of 12734
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I don't think there's anywhere that summer isn't hot and sticky and gross.

We've already done SF, but it is never hot and sticky and gross. It is 62. It is always 62. Except when it isn't, but that's rare.


Steph L. - Jan 27, 2010 6:23:21 pm PST #4985 of 12734
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

we used to stay with relatives in rural Vermont every summer and it was HEAVENLY.

I'm imagining Buffistas taking over Waterbury/Montpelier, and it's making me laugh and laugh and laugh. The Ben & Jerry's tour -- in corsets! Too Much Candy -- in my brother's restaurant! (It IS a kickass place to eat and consume much beer, but it's probably not big enough to fit all the Buffistas who attend an F2F.)


Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 27, 2010 6:24:53 pm PST #4986 of 12734
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.

It was cooler than that through most of the F2F weekend, wasn't it? I remember wearing a coat one of the days and not feeling overheated.


Barb - Jan 27, 2010 6:31:51 pm PST #4987 of 12734
“Not dead yet!”

I'm imagining Buffistas taking over Waterbury/Montpelier, and it's making me laugh and laugh and laugh.

You know, I very nearly suggested Montpelier, totally forgetting about your brother's place. Now I really want it on the list.


Steph L. - Jan 27, 2010 6:34:03 pm PST #4988 of 12734
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Montpelier is awesome, and there's lots of little funky things to do, and it's all Lebowskis and hippie chicks all the time.