Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

[Deviant Ollam]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

She was iffy about me going anyway

heh, this is me naturally failing to understand relationships the way most folk do them... but (a) what would make her "iffy" about you choosing to attend DEFCON and (b) how exactly is it her concern if you want to go there on your own while she does something else for a weekend? heh... i mean, no one can spend every single waking moment together, right?

[Angel x Jess]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

The Crypto museum is amazing. I worked there for a summer in high school under Ret. Gen. Morrison. That old man always had the best stories about the evolution of our nations political / military systems. If you have a chance to stop by there, dont pass it up.

As for DC, there are all of the museums, the monuments, K Street, and a lot of other cool things to do. I love the Zoo, and the new panda gardens are amazing!

[g3k_]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

She lets you got to Vegas, but not DC. Wow I just don't know what to say about that one.

xor

Hah. I missed DC17 cause of lack of money. She was iffy about me going anyway, but I just couldn't get together the funds. Shmoocon is more feasible because it's on the same coast. I'll see about bringing her :)

[xor]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

Bah. I want to go to Shmoo this year, but RL might get in the way again (that's what happens when I date a non-geek woman :/)

did they do many off day ticket sales last year?

She lets you got to Vegas, but not DC. Wow I just don't know what to say about that one.

xor

[xor]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

It *is* a very nice place. They have retired volunteers that provide tours and you get a lot of details about many things while you are there. They also have had puzzles on paper that you can take from the front desk on your way in or out, and solve them in your spare time once you leave. There is also a gift shop, and the prices there are lower for various kinds of items than you find in other museum gift shops for similar items. (Tee shirts, pens, shot glasses, etc.) Cameras are also ok, but with many displays, they want you to turn off the flash.

Errr regarding the gift shop, I have an NSA shirt which I purchased from them. First, it makes everyone paranoid wearing it at a con, which can be a little amusing. Secondly, and sadly, most of the stuff there is made in China. Is nothing sacred? Is is a nice shirt.

xor

[streaker69]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

It *is* a very nice place. They have retired volunteers that provide tours and you get a lot of details about many things while you are there. They also have had puzzles on paper that you can take from the front desk on your way in or out, and solve them in your spare time once you leave. There is also a gift shop, and the prices there are lower for various kinds of items than you find in other museum gift shops for similar items. (Tee shirts, pens, shot glasses, etc.) Cameras are also ok, but with many displays, they want you to turn off the flash.

A group of us went out there two years ago and had a good time. We were pretty much the only ones in there too. Of course, I did have to get a nice NSA polo shirt to wear at work in the summer.

g3k, you should convince her to come along. Hanging out in the evenings isn't completely full of geektalk. I'm planning on doing movie night again, bringing a projector and a harddrive full of movies.

[TheCotMan]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

You didn't mention the NSA museum. That's really cool too. :)

It *is* a very nice place. They have retired volunteers that provide tours and you get a lot of details about many things while you are there. They also have had puzzles on paper that you can take from the front desk on your way in or out, and solve them in your spare time once you leave. There is also a gift shop, and the prices there are lower for various kinds of items than you find in other museum gift shops for similar items. (Tee shirts, pens, shot glasses, etc.) Cameras are also ok, but with many displays, they want you to turn off the flash.

[Thorn]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

You didn't mention the NSA museum. That's really cool too. :)

The National Cryptological Museum is REALLY COOL, but it's also decidedly geeky. Besides, it's way out of D.C., and can't be reached easily from the Wardman.

[streaker69]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

D.C. has a huge number of things to keep non-geeks entertained. The National Zoo is about 2 blocks from the hotel, and the Mall, Washington Monument, Smithsonian, etc. is short subway ride away. The subway station is on the same block as the hotel.

You didn't mention the NSA museum. That's really cool too. :)

[Thorn]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

Bah. I want to go to Shmoo this year, but RL might get in the way again (that's what happens when I date a non-geek woman :/)

D.C. has a huge number of things to keep non-geeks entertained. The National Zoo is about 2 blocks from the hotel, and the Mall, Washington Monument, Smithsonian, etc. is short subway ride away. The subway station is on the same block as the hotel.

[beakmyn]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

Bah. I want to go to Shmoo this year, but RL might get in the way again (that's what happens when I date a non-geek woman :/)

did they do many off day ticket sales last year?

I've got an extra one for sale if you want it.

[streaker69]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

Bah. I want to go to Shmoo this year, but RL might get in the way again (that's what happens when I date a non-geek woman :/)

did they do many off day ticket sales last year?

Only one day, and that was because of issues with the website.

[g3k_]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

Bah. I want to go to Shmoo this year, but RL might get in the way again (that's what happens when I date a non-geek woman :/)

did they do many off day ticket sales last year?

[beakmyn]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

Also, if he's riding with you and offers to let you use his GPS unit to find your way around, don't, his GPS leads you all the wrong ways.

Hey now. I've got all new maps and a new version of the program so that's not true. There wasn't a buggy vehicle option, not my fault if the horse can't keep up.

[streaker69]

Re: Shmoocon, ticket, sales, November 1, 12:00pm, Eastern Time

Very trust worthy person, just don't leave your internet kiosk alone in a room with him.

xor

Also, if he's riding with you and offers to let you use his GPS unit to find your way around, don't, his GPS leads you all the wrong ways.