Defcon Reviews

[Grifter]

We should start a new thread called "Stupidest Defcon Moments" and people could recount the stupid and potentially harmful things they have done while attending the con.

[octalpus]

Originally posted by Grifter
Or you could walk, at DC8 a few friends and I decided to walk from the old strip to the new strip at 3AM. It was fun, but not recommended. We did see a one legged bum chasing a hooker that was screaming, "You couldn't pay me enough money!!". And we ended up in an "Adult Superstore". Needless to say, we ended up getting to the Stratosphere at about 7:30AM.

So again, I say...You could walk.

It seems that all of us have one of these stories...

My boy and I decided that it was a good idea to walk from the 4Queens back to the AP at 3AM. We finally caught a cab at the Stratosphere. <Insert frightening stories of bums, hookers and closed wedding chapels here>

Did I mention I was less than sober, and had my laptop in my backpack?

[Gadsden]

Originally posted by blackwave
Trust me, once you get there you are either going to walk or take a cab.

Or you could just social engineer your way into a shuttle that runs from the strip to the hotels. We did that with Amerisuites, just don't forget to tip the driver! ;)

[Grifter]

Originally posted by russ
The bus system there rocks too. You can get from one end to the other end of the strips (old and new) for VERY little change.

Or you could walk, at DC8 a few friends and I decided to walk from the old strip to the new strip at 3AM. It was fun, but not recommended. We did see a one legged bum chasing a hooker that was screaming, "You couldn't pay me enough money!!". And we ended up in an "Adult Superstore". Needless to say, we ended up getting to the Stratosphere at about 7:30AM.

So again, I say...You could walk.

[russ]

Re: Re: Re: teaching old dogs new tricks...

Originally posted by TwinVega
If you plan a day of rest before the drive it would probably be a good idea, but if you can't afford to take the extra time, then just buy a case of BAWLS.....

BAWLS makes me feel like I've been chewed up and spit out the next day. Totally boned tired. Almost feels like I ran a marathon...

[TwinVega]

Re: Re: teaching old dogs new tricks...

Originally posted by apprentice
Problem is I will probably be the one that is driving the family back from Las Vegas. It's one hell of a long drive.

If you plan a day of rest before the drive it would probably be a good idea, but if you can't afford to take the extra time, then just buy a case of BAWLS.....

[simple3]

Originally posted by blackwave


Just bring shorts and 1 shirt, and wear the shirts you buy :)

as i mentioned last year.. bring lots and lots of extra socks. that is the most important thing in my mind. changing my socks makes me feel fresh and clean, and can usually extend my time to next show (ttns) by about 10 seconds or so... lol

--simple3

[russ]

Originally posted by BiZaR
kk thanks for the tips = ), Never been any where this fare alone.
I Prb go alone cause my friends think Comps arnt cool HEH

The thing that worries me the most is the transportation
I dont have a liscence or anything like that

mabye a Cab ??

The bus system there rocks too. You can get from one end to the other end of the strips (old and new) for VERY little change.

[russ]

Re: Re: Re: teaching old dogs new tricks...

Originally posted by blackwave
though explaining to cow-orkers what "b 3 n w 0" means and why it is written on your forehead and why you can't get it off could be a little... well embarrasing.

hahah, poor sods...

[blackwave]

Originally posted by BiZaR
mabye a Cab ??

Trust me, once you get there you are either going to walk or take a cab. I used to rent cars and drive them to defcon, but after finding a parking (nearly impossbile) at the ap, I didn't want to lose it, so I didn't use it... I rarely leave the AP anyhow since DC is the only reason I am there. This year I am going to try flying in. that should be rather interesting on a few levels...

[BiZaR]

kk thanks for the tips = ), Never been any where this fare alone.
I Prb go alone cause my friends think Comps arnt cool HEH

The thing that worries me the most is the transportation
I dont have a liscence or anything like that

mabye a Cab ??

[blackwave]

Originally posted by BiZaR
Hell, I would jump in the pool for the kicks of it = ), Sounds fun to me

that isn't the same as being thrown into the pool... ;)

Originally posted by BiZaR
Note to self, Bring tons of Extra Clothing

Just bring shorts and 1 shirt, and wear the shirts you buy :)

at dc at the ap i usually take 3-4 showers a day... the smoke and sweat just makes you all gritty and nappy real quick... or that could just be me. but for people who are used to being in 60 degree temperature vegas is going to hell and back during august.

[BiZaR]

Hell, I would jump in the pool for the kicks of it = ), Sounds fun to me

Note to self, Bring tons of Extra Clothing

ya and it is better that i cant Gamble, Will save some cash so i can buy some T-Shirts = )

Wear it my first college day lol = )

[blackwave]

Re: Re: teaching old dogs new tricks...

Originally posted by apprentice
Problem is I will probably be the one that is driving the family back from Las Vegas. It's one hell of a long drive.

You know what you are asking is impossible... damnit jim! we are hackers, not family counselors! ... your family isn't going to be with you during defcon experience?

[apprentice]

Re: teaching old dogs new tricks...

Originally posted by mfreeck
You'll be good as new after two months.

Problem is I will probably be the one that is driving the family back from Las Vegas. It's one hell of a long drive. Maybe before we leave LV my family can put me on a roller coaster so I can pueque my guts out. Maybe then I'll be ok.

To Grifter,

Great review! Thanks for taking the time to post it. If I may be so bold, you and your wife are great looking kids!:D