Def Con 14 Location Discussion

[astcell]

Thanks man. I'll still get astcell a beer, but since you are first with the batch of recon posts, you are on my list of people owed beer.

You still OWE me the beer from last year!

I like the hotel look. SIVIAK! Apply to be a security guard at the hotel so we have a man on the inside!

[TheCotMan]

You still OWE me the beer from last year!

I like the hotel look. SIVIAK! Apply to be a security guard at the hotel so we have a man on the inside!

I think You and voltage spike opted to have me give you two your drinks in person. You by choice, and Voltage Spike because the member I asked to distribute my thank-yous at DC13 could not find him. (One or two of the people delivered thank-you's to at DC 13 were people I owed beer during DC12, but could not find because one was sick and the other was not there.)

The "a beer" I mentioned here is in addition to the one I would give you in person, pre DC13.

I'm pretty organized with this stuff. I have URLs and notes for these promises. These promises are not my limits, but are minimums...

Someone once said, "You may forget the people to which you owe beer, but they won't." As a result, I try to keep a list of minimums to meet as well as why.

[Deviant Ollam]

just made my reservation for the Riv. never a bad idea to get that taken care of early.

When you say you are with DefCon, they will give "Deluxe Rooms" first (while supplies last- heh.)

a note about this, when i was speaking to Helga (it seems we all get her when we call) she indicated that the first come, first serve policy was in effect, but that it was contingent upon check-in, not booking. makes me glad i arrive at DefCon so early.

[big chopper]

Recon Gallery up!

http://23b.org/gallery/RivieraRecon/

Some pictures of the menu prices there too.

GREAT PICTURES!
THANKS!
--bc,

[allentrace]

GREAT PICTURES!
THANKS!
--bc,

Ugh Las Vegas carpeting! Ohh well at least it will mold well with teh effects of a night of excessive drinking. (puke)

[Tacitus]

Looks like I was beat to the punch- but my pics from the riv are at

http://23b.org/gallery/tacitus_defcon14recon

[astcell]

Looks like I was beat to the punch- but my pics from the riv are at

http://23b.org/gallery/tacitus_defcon14recon

Okay *I* will buy you a beer then!

If I make it to DC14. :>

[alklloyd]

Looks like I was beat to the punch- but my pics from the riv are at

http://23b.org/gallery/tacitus_defcon14recon

Thanks for the recon.

Al

[alklloyd]

Recon Gallery up!

http://23b.org/gallery/RivieraRecon/

Some pictures of the menu prices there too.

Thanks for taking the time. 14 should be an interesting shakedown.

Al

[Abby_Normal]

Party planning?

How are we to plan for parties? I don't think my inflatables will fit in a room party.

Perhaps those of us who threw pool parties last year should band together to make sure that there is a dj rotation, bars/bartenters and food. If we can still have a pool party.

Frankly, I liked the 3 pool layout as it allowed a varity of music and events.

Aside from this (we have already invested a fair amount in gear and party supplies, and I would hate to see it go to waste or feel I have wasted my $) I'm glad to be rid of the ap.

More details would be nice though.

[Abby_Normal]

Another though...

The hotel has it's own nightclub, think they'd be willing to stay open round the clock? Also, think we could bring in our own DJs?

[kallahar]

There is also a nice variety of areas around the convention space. If defcon keeps them open 24h then those could make for some good (large) party areas as well. At least there will be less of a chance of people stepping on broken glass with barefoot feet if we're away from the pool too.

[allentrace]

The hotel has it's own nightclub, think they'd be willing to stay open round the clock? Also, think we could bring in our own DJs?

I do not think they would do that until 2008 when DT has the option to rent out the whole space.

[Xodia]

How are we to plan for parties? I don't think my inflatables will fit in a room party.

Perhaps those of us who threw pool parties last year should band together to make sure that there is a dj rotation, bars/bartenters and food. If we can still have a pool party.

Frankly, I liked the 3 pool layout as it allowed a varity of music and events.

Aside from this (we have already invested a fair amount in gear and party supplies, and I would hate to see it go to waste or feel I have wasted my $) I'm glad to be rid of the ap.

More details would be nice though.

I was wondering the same thing. From the recon photos it seems like all the parties will almost have to be moved inside. Room parties will probably be the majority, but in your case some of the chill out rooms with high ceilings may be the only hope to keep the Pumpkin Man alive.

It wouldn't be hard to pull a takeover of a chill out area or grab one of those areas with a bar. I wouldn't worry too much. We'll find ways to adapt.

[Abby_Normal]

I was wondering the same thing. From the recon photos it seems like all the parties will almost have to be moved inside. Room parties will probably be the majority, but in your case some of the chill out rooms with high ceilings may be the only hope to keep the Pumpkin Man alive.

Do not anger Pumpkin Man!! Pumpkin Man demands a 12 foot tall inflatable woman as tribute this year!