Tuesday, August 22
So Dan and I are looking at attending the World Fantasy convention, which is in Austin, Texas this year. On the one hand, it's expensive, and between Death of a Car and Importation of a Canuck we're not exactly rolling in cash. On the other hand, it's a chance to get the fuck out of Nowheresville, VA, see friends, talk to fellow geeks, and generally up our chances of passing roll vs. sanity checks for the next wee bit.
On the third hand... it's expensive.
So I'm appealing to the Internet in general and the Austinites in specific for advice on cutting corners here. Does anyone:
- Know of someone selling WF memberships at less (even if slightly) than the current $150 asking price?
- Know of anyone looking for a roommate at WF? Alternatively, know of crash space or cheap hotels somewhere in the vicinity of the con, with halfway decent transport (we will be flying, not driving, so this is a must.)
- Have anything to say about flying into the larger airports (Dallas, San Antonio) and then bussing/catching a ride to Austin? It's generally cheaper air fares, but I ain't exactly looking forward to a couple hours on Greyhound.
- Have any other tips?
Thank you, oh great Internet!
Writing Progress:
Today's Progress: 585 words. Almost exactly the same as yesterday. Odd.
Comments: Not really. It's sort of all quietly clunking into place without fanfare, which is nice.
Snips: There were now four women watching them from the upper story, two light and two dark, wearing varying expressions of horror and contempt. William, who had also spotted them, appeared to be trying to hide behind his valet.
On the third hand... it's expensive.
So I'm appealing to the Internet in general and the Austinites in specific for advice on cutting corners here. Does anyone:
- Know of someone selling WF memberships at less (even if slightly) than the current $150 asking price?
- Know of anyone looking for a roommate at WF? Alternatively, know of crash space or cheap hotels somewhere in the vicinity of the con, with halfway decent transport (we will be flying, not driving, so this is a must.)
- Have anything to say about flying into the larger airports (Dallas, San Antonio) and then bussing/catching a ride to Austin? It's generally cheaper air fares, but I ain't exactly looking forward to a couple hours on Greyhound.
- Have any other tips?
Thank you, oh great Internet!
Writing Progress:
Today's Progress: 585 words. Almost exactly the same as yesterday. Odd.
Comments: Not really. It's sort of all quietly clunking into place without fanfare, which is nice.
Snips: There were now four women watching them from the upper story, two light and two dark, wearing varying expressions of horror and contempt. William, who had also spotted them, appeared to be trying to hide behind his valet.
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