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curiousangel after a few hours had passed and a few comments had appeared. But by then it was too late. We've decided to go to Worldcon.
Now the attack of anticipatory shyness occurs.
But seriously. Worldcon seems like the kind of thing we should do at least once in our lives, and given that (a) if we miss this year, the next two Worldcons are both thousands of miles away, and (b) we're hoping to be burdened with small, expensive, difficult-to-transport creatures in the not-too-distant future, the Boston Worldcon seems like the one to try. So there we go.
Plus, I haven't seenpapersky in way too long, and I want to meet ailsaek, and I want to attend one of marykaykare's famous parties, and I want to hang out with pnh, and so on for probably zillions of other people. And Michael has gaming people he's been corresponding with for years who will probably be at Worldcon, and... and... and so.
My sister lives a bus ride away from the Convention Center, so we're thinking we'll stay with her on Thursday and Sunday nights and get a hotel room for Friday and Saturday nights. (Anyone interested in quiet, nonsmoking roommates who have good personal hygiene?)
Yay! Worldcon! I'm excited.
Anyone have helpful advice for a Worldcon newbie, though? I'm pretty inexperienced with cons.
curiousangel after a few hours had passed and a few comments had appeared. But by then it was too late. We've decided to go to Worldcon.Now the attack of anticipatory shyness occurs.
But seriously. Worldcon seems like the kind of thing we should do at least once in our lives, and given that (a) if we miss this year, the next two Worldcons are both thousands of miles away, and (b) we're hoping to be burdened with small, expensive, difficult-to-transport creatures in the not-too-distant future, the Boston Worldcon seems like the one to try. So there we go.
Plus, I haven't seen
papersky in way too long, and I want to meet ailsaek, and I want to attend one of marykaykare's famous parties, and I want to hang out with pnh, and so on for probably zillions of other people. And Michael has gaming people he's been corresponding with for years who will probably be at Worldcon, and... and... and so.My sister lives a bus ride away from the Convention Center, so we're thinking we'll stay with her on Thursday and Sunday nights and get a hotel room for Friday and Saturday nights. (Anyone interested in quiet, nonsmoking roommates who have good personal hygiene?)
Yay! Worldcon! I'm excited.
Anyone have helpful advice for a Worldcon newbie, though? I'm pretty inexperienced with cons.
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Date: 2004-06-06 05:18 pm (UTC)This is the voice of experience here.
Volunteering as a gofer is a good way to get to know the Ops staff and the Tech staff. It is also a good way to spend your entire convention once you are known to be competent (as I'm sure you will be).
Pre-schedule dinner dates, at least as to which day, with people you definitely want to see. Remember that there are at least two (lunch and dinner) eating social events in a day. Breakfast is dicey, depending on people's schedules.
Permit yourself to retreat to your room to a) gloat over your purchases; b) retreat from the teeming throngs; c) take a nap.
Take advantage of Boston cultural amenities - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Swan Boats, the ducks. Whatever.
Enjoy!