So... anybody going to Convergence?

[dreamshark]

I'm torn between excitement and apprehension at the size of the thing, but since I've negotiated a home base for myself and my loved ones I'm willing to try it again this year.  Richard and I are co-hosting the Minnstf room party with Emily this year.  Really, Emily is doing most of the work, but we're paying for the room. 

I'm pretty much committed to party room duty on Thursday and Friday (after that, I'm just playing it by ear).  Thursday we're helping Emily set up, starting about 3pm.  We're not committed to be open until 8pm, but my personal goal is always to get the door open by 6pm, which is usually enough to make us the first party on the block.  On Friday, Richard and I are the official party hosts. The theme of the evening is a remembrance/wake/celebration for Jim Young.  I've put together a collage board (thanks to all who sent me pictures) and we'll be bringing a few copies of the Dodo Song for singalongs.  I expect a fair number of early Minnstf members to be there, and I think it will a good party.  We'll be open at least 6pm - 1am.  There's no specific time for a memorial - it's really a wake, not a memorial service. 

I hope to see you all (well, some of you) over the weekend. 

Comments

[mplsfish.livejournal.com]

I will be there and look forward to seeing you. :)

[carbonel]

I'm planning on attending (and if you know anyone with a prereg membership who's willing to sell it, I'd love to know) and can help with the party for a couple of hours if you like.

I'm mostly going there for programming, to see Tamora Pierce.

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

Who is Tamora Pierce?

[carbonel]

A writer of YA and middle-grade fantasy, with female protagonists who kick butt but are nevertheless recognizable as real people, not just cardboard cutouts.

[huladavid.livejournal.com]

Chris & Sue'll be there (which you probably already know), and I'm house sitting for 'em.

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

Well, somebody's gotta do it. Sitting on that dog is is not a task to be undertaken lightly.

[mle292.livejournal.com]

What? It's this weekend?

[dreamshark.livejournal.com]

hahaha - you crack me up.