The Sword and Laser discussion
Anyone going to LonCon3?
first I've heard about it... if I'm not working i will
I'm going! My first big (I think? No idea how many people will be attending) convention, but I'm pretty excited :)And an S&L meetup is an excellent idea!
I'd like to, but it's way too much money for membership alone, even ignoring travel and accommodation. :(
I will be there! Can't wait. Would be great to meet up with some S&L people. Feeling like I will spend the weekend being very overwhelmed by everything! Only been to small local cons before.
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I'm going. I'm on a panel on the Sunday. An S&L meetup would be brilliant.
I'll be there. Though if ever there were a conflict of wanting to see the convention and wanting to visit the city... wow. Managing to get some time before the con starts to tour at least.
Being a complete Worldcon neophyte and not knowing a soul there, my schedule is as flexible as flexible can be! I'll probably want to catch the friday night concert and a bunch of other panels and things, but... well, what kind of get-together are we talking about?
No, that sounds like just the ticket. We just have to propose a time and a place; the earlier the better, yea? I have no illusions we'll form a tight-knit group of companions, but it'll be nice to at least have a _chance_ to meet again/recognise some people before the con is up :)
Always happy to have a drink. And it would be great to meet a few folks if schedules allow.
I like the idea of some S&L pre-Hugo speculation! I'm on two panels, Friday at 4.30 and Sunday at 12.00* but otherwise free. I'd suggest meeting somewhere in the hospitality/con pub area on the Thursday or Friday, but I suspect that area will get insanely crazy busy considering how huge Loncon is numbers-wise. Anyone have a better suggestion?*Totally nervous about being on panels, but please come along if you are interested in worldbuilding. I'll be attempting to add some archaeological perspective to the discussions. Friendly faces would be nice!
Elizabeth wrote: "I'm going and it's going to be my first convention so I'm slightly terrified. "Same here and I'm in favor of a meetup but don't know enough about the convention or the site to offer any suggestions.
Hey all, My wife and I will be present on Saturday and would love to meet up with some fellow S&Ler's. There are tons of places we can meet up both inside and outside. What time would we do this? We could meet up in the evening so we don't miss anything? Also, does anyone have a decent camera to do some group pics and maybe some video to send in?
I will also be attending (also my first big con) and would love an S&L meet-up. I will be there the whole con, but I agree with Fredrik that an early meet-up might be better. Or we could have more than one to make it possible for more people to meet. I'm thinking one meet-up on Thursday or Friday and one on Saturday or Sunday? If some of us only can come on the early and some on the late and some on both, no one will feel left out.
Or am I over-thinking this? I have a tendency to do that...
Excellent, Elizabeth; you are forthwith nominated chief scout for the Sword & Laser Squad! We eagerly await your report. ;)Regarding the crowds and availability of meeting space, I'm at a loss for what to expect. Fortunately it's not a mega-huge con, so there will only be thousands of people instead of TENS of thousands of people! As for time, I think there will be an rpg.net meetup on friday, so how about having the S&L gathering on thursday?
Btw; how many of the Hugo nominees have you managed to read? I only caught a sampling, I'm afraid, but I voted for what I could.
@Guy and @Louise: No reason we can't aim for a meetup on thursday and saturday both (just to pin down two days). Also, I do mean to bring my dslr camera. If ever there is an occasion for lugging it around, a WorldCon sounds like one of them.
Ok, so I can do the Saturday for sure, are we going to do an evening or morning meet up? Sorry for pushing this, I like being organised.
Brilliant stuff! So, so, so excited for World Con!
How about Thursday at 6 and Saturday at 8 if we are still interested in having two meetups? It would be nice to meet new people at the start of the Con, if others are interested but I'm happy to just do Saturday as well. I hear there will be a big tree in the fan village/hospitality area that would be easy to find. Should we start there until Elizabeth can let us know the results of her scouting for a good gathering location?
Let's make it so!Hmm... Does anyone have the materials to make an S&L sign?
I'm leaving to take the train for London.See you guys there.
It has begun!First impression: it's cold! So cold in fact, that I've had to go back to my hotel to dress up a bit. They're certainly not skimping on the air conditioning. And I'm even more glad I decided to book into one of the convention hotels.
I'll be arriving at Loncon tomorrow, so would love to come to the Saturday meet up if it's still on? :-)
Loncon eh? I should probably go just because of the name...
I'll be looking for a sign at six!
By the tree at 6 sounds great. I may already be drinking a pint nearby *looks innocent* Loncon's really big ok? My feet are sore, I need to sit down!
Ok I'm here already sitting under the tree by the Tardis. No sign but drinking a pint of cider, looking forward to meeting new people and talking sword and laser books.
well, that happened.And it was great!
I agree, nice meeting all of you. Hope too see you all again Saturday night if not before.
So we,re still meeting Saturday at 8 under the tree? Couldn't make Thursday. Hope to meet you all soon
P.s I have no internet so will be under the tree. Please come and find me if I am in the wrong place. I am borrowing a preindustrial I pad right now.
Did the meetup happen? I was there but got caught up on the other aide of the xcell! How did things go?
It has been great to meet people. I have had a great time and still a day to go! Hats off to Elizabeth as a driving force for organising us.
Two meetups, and both awesome! Great meeting you all you; you really made my con :)Too bad you couldn' make it, Guy. Kind of want to go on partying, but I feel rather exhausted by all the crowds and business...
From my perspective Loncon 3 was a great success. First of all because I met some real fun and interesting people to talk about the books I love, secondly because there was so much do do (actually often several things at the same time) and finally because I do live in London so it was easy. A bakers dozen new books to read and another list as long. Next steps are to ensure I stay in contact. I suspect this Worldcon will take some beating. That said, Good luck to Spokane.
It was so great meeting you guys. I had such a great time at Loncon.Now I'm back home and sad that it's already over.
I hope to see you soon at another convention.
It was really great meeting you guys. One of the highlights of an incredible weekend!
Yes, this was awesome. It was great meeting everyone and hanging out. (Sometimes maybe later than advisable.) And the con was so amazing. I now have several new books and authors to read (unfortunately?).
So pleased that I am not at work.
I am at work (but would have liked not to be), though fortunately I don't have a job where it's crucial for me to be there on time at 8, since a mix-up at the airport meant there was no bus to get me home until 3 AM last night. >_<
Was so much fun meeting you all, and Loncon was fantastic! Also, huge congrats to Aidan for the Hugo win! :-)
Agreed, it was fantastic to meet so many of you and very excited for all the new books I need to read now. Many many huge thanks to Elizabeth for getting us organized and congratulations to Aidan on his win. And yes, definitely UK folks should try and get to Eastercon. Looking forward to it!
It lasted long enough, but I'm still sad it's over. And that similar events in Norway are so few and far between. I'll just have to keep my eye on interesting international events to attend!
I'm appearing on three panels (one on Sat., two on Sun.), so hopefully some S&L folk come and check them out. :)