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Offline Darren Gross

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #30 on: November 02, 2002, 12:35:22 PM »
For those city-hoppers that like to make trips around the city and see sites and visit restaurants, the Brooklyn location is going to be quite a hassle. Much too expensive to taxi back and forth and the subway ride is prohibitive in length...

I'm sure the other in-city venues were tried, but the prices were probably way too high. A shame as the Marriott in times square is perfectly located.

My one question and suggestion for the fest is- Why no con-suite? Almost every other convention I've been to has one- a two-room suite with complimentary drinks and pot luck food, that is specifically used for socializing with other fans and relaxing between scheduled events. There is a fan-meeting room, usually, but its fairly formal in design, almost always empty and devoid of munchies, couches and comfortable chairs...

Certainly would give people something to do during downtimes (especially those commuting just for the day) and might help some newbies make a few friends...

Just a thought.
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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #31 on: November 02, 2002, 02:42:07 PM »
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Well, if I go, I won't really know anyone there either.
Maybe those of us who don't know anybody should all get together and form one of those infamous "cliques" we heard about recently.  LOL


LOL.  I thought that was funny.  I think it would be fun to talk to real fans.

I just check out the webpage of the hotel...Looks nice, I have seem better rooms however, I just recently stay at a five star hotel in Cincinnati (My first)...and belive me it was a great room for one bed.  

But I am not to worry about the rooms!!  Hello I never been to New York and Dark Shadows and my b-day is like a week later.  HELLO Birthday Gift!!
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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #32 on: November 02, 2002, 04:46:51 PM »
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[shckd] Drive to BROOKLYN?!!
You'd have to book me in the same room with John Karlen to get me to DRIVE to Brooklyn! ::)
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BROOKLYN?!   And, I was thinking of driving down this year, too!  I'm with Rainey--I'd want special privileges to get me to go to Brooklyn.

With all the conveniences near Times Square, why choose a hotel out of the way of everything?
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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #33 on: November 02, 2002, 05:28:44 PM »
Not thrilled with the Brooklyn thing.  I was truly hoping it would be a the Marquis.  I like the idea of it being hosted in Newport.  Of course that is just a dream.  Just wondering if that has ever been looked into?  It would be a wonderful place to have it.  

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #34 on: November 02, 2002, 07:05:22 PM »
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 I like the idea of it being hosted in Newport.  Of course that is just a dream.  Just wondering if that has ever been looked into?  It would be a wonderful place to have it.
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    I have only been to Newport once but I think it would be a beautiful location.  I would love to take tours of some of the old mansions.
    My husband and I stayed at a place called "The Admiral Ben Bow Inn".  I would not recommend it but it was a beautiful place just non-existant service.  The staff all left the guests alone and the next morning we had to make our own breakfast.  There was absolutely no staff on the property.
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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #35 on: November 02, 2002, 10:19:28 PM »
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My one question and suggestion for the fest is- Why no con-suite? Almost every other convention I've been to has one- a two-room suite with complimentary drinks and pot luck food, that is specifically used for socializing with other fans and relaxing between scheduled events. There is a fan-meeting room, usually, but its fairly formal in design, almost always empty and devoid of munchies, couches and comfortable chairs...

Certainly would give people something to do during downtimes (especially those commuting just for the day) and might help some newbies make a few friends...

Just a thought.

I think that is a great idea!Throw in a bottle of wine and I'm there.
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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #36 on: November 02, 2002, 11:36:28 PM »
As far as I know the Con Suite was for the actors and anyone speaking on a panel or for the volunteer party.  I don't think it has ever been for just any fan to walk into.

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My one question and suggestion for the fest is- Why no con-suite? Almost every other convention I've been to has one- a two-room suite with complimentary drinks and pot luck food, that is specifically used for socializing with other fans and relaxing between scheduled events. There is a fan-meeting room, usually, but its fairly formal in design, almost always empty and devoid of munchies, couches and comfortable chairs....

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #37 on: November 02, 2002, 11:48:45 PM »
Aw----Brooklyn isn't so bad!! I can't wait to go. I've never been able to attend a Fest in the past. Needless to say, I wouldn't care where it was------I'm there! BTW. I don't know anyone either. But, what the heck!!

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #38 on: November 02, 2002, 11:52:50 PM »
i too may end up going alone and would love to
plan somewhere to meet!

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #39 on: November 03, 2002, 12:52:39 AM »
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Not thrilled with the Brooklyn thing.


Not thrilled with having to get there on Friday, my kid's birthday is the day before. Maybe I will sleep on the flight from Las Vegas so I can get some rest before the Festival. I will dream of Craig Slocum.  
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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #40 on: November 03, 2002, 02:28:35 AM »
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Not thrilled with having to get there on Friday, my kid's birthday is the day before. Maybe I will sleep on the flight from Las Vegas so I can get some rest before the Festival. I will dream of Craig Slocum.

Sweet Dreams Cheryl[sleep]

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #41 on: November 03, 2002, 02:35:34 AM »
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Not thrilled with the Brooklyn thing.  I was truly hoping it would be a the Marquis.  I like the idea of it being hosted in Newport.  Of course that is just a dream.  Just wondering if that has ever been looked into?  It would be a wonderful place to have it.  

Birdie


i know birdie but such a nice dream but luckily NY is not that much further and i'm really looking forward to seeing it again !been a long time for me!

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #42 on: November 03, 2002, 02:41:48 AM »

Thanks Jennifer!

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #43 on: November 03, 2002, 06:07:55 AM »
Glad to see that several of you are planning to attend.  The SG update did mention that the hotel is located at the first Brooklyn stop after leaving Manhattan, so the ride shouldn't be TOO bad.  I have very little knowledge of Brooklyn, except for the Brooklyn Academy of Music, so perhaps this will force me to do the research and learn to get around the borough.

Of course, the location won't keep me from seeing the sights of Manhattan.  Here's hoping that "Dance of the Vampires" will still be playing (unless it already closed and I missed the news...).  And of course, there's always "Chicago," which I highly recommend to anyone looking to see a first-rate Broadway show.

Looking forward to 2003!

Regards,

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Re: DS Festival 2003
« Reply #44 on: November 03, 2002, 09:00:02 PM »
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Glad to see that several of you are planning to attend.  The SG update did mention that the hotel is located at the first Brooklyn stop after leaving Manhattan, so the ride shouldn't be TOO bad.  
John


Accoring to Yahoo Maps. The Hotel is only about 5.5 miles for 42nd and Broadway in Times Square. Below is the trip maker it provided me with.
Directions  Miles    
1.  Start on ADAMS ST/BROOKLYN BRIDGE BLVD  0.4  
2.  Continue on BROOKLYN BRG  1.2  
3.  Continue on RAMP  0.1  
4.  Continue on CENTRE ST  0.1  
5.  Continue on CENTRE ST/FOLEY SQ  0.1  
6.  Continue on CENTRE ST  0.2  
7.  Turn Left on CANAL ST  0.6  
8.  Turn Right on HUDSON ST  0.9  
9.  Continue on 8TH AVE  0.0  
10.  Continue on 8TH AVE/ABINGDON SQ  0.1  
11.  Continue on 8TH AVE  1.0  
12.  Continue on 8TH AVE/JOE LOUIS PLZ  0.1  
13.  Continue on 8TH AVE  0.5  
14.  Turn Right on NEW 42ND ST/W 42ND ST  0.2  
15.  Continue on W 42ND ST  0.0  

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