ELOHIMFEST June 21st 2014 the official thread

Post by **Savor Dam** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:47 am

Menolly and I will be there by Friday, but Dam-sel may not be able to get away from here until Friday afternoon and had been planning to arrive in time to be well-rested and ready to be sociable for a Saturday evening soirée.

Post by **rdhopeca** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:17 am

My plane will be landing at 5:30 pm on Friday, so I probably can't get anywhere much before 7pm that night. I can contribute to overall cost with whatever needs to be done.

Post by **danlo** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:50 pm

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of-we-have to stay focused on Saturday night, but that was a nice fancy option with privacy, alas--Lurch, Wayfriend and I have snapped into a venue planning committee (and like I said before I'll work to get Bob Vardeman's help here in town as soon as I can) and I'm aware of at least 4 other Watchers that really help "make things happen" at E-fest, aside from the stalwart Romeo. I have a couple of fall back plans, but I'm ready to explore other, bigger, venues, quickly. PM me if you want to be on the committee and then we can set up a communications option-like a private facebook page of something else--sorry I don't Skype and rarely text

Website · Post by **Iolanthe** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:32 pm

If I remember correctly, without going downstairs for my diary, I should arrive on the Thursday afternoon. Assuming I get on the right plane etc.

Post by **sgt.null** » Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:18 pm

are we going to the reservation again Sunday. we have to leave Sunday about 3pm. heading to the Grand Canyon.

Post by **danlo** » Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:45 am

What's the reservation? Jemez Pueblo and the Caldera (Andelain)...yes we always do that. It's not a reservation...looks like we'll all need to communicate simply through email and phone, and a few people have suggested a private hotel room, so I'll be looking into that tonight and Monday.

Post by **danlo** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 5:59 am

I may have come up with the perfect solution...I'll run it by you guys tomorrow when I get the email and the specs

I'm tired...zzzzzzzzzz

Website · Post by **Iolanthe** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:05 pm

Iolanthe wrote:If I remember correctly, without going downstairs for my diary, I should arrive on the Thursday afternoon. Assuming I get on the right plane etc.

Er, no. I leave home on Tuesday, leave England on Wednesday 9.30 am and should arrive in ABQ at 4.30 on Wednesday afternoon. Hope there will be someone there to catch me!

Post by **danlo** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:46 pm

OK so here's my best plan so far: We use the Airport Sheraton Albq.: deals.sheraton.com/Sheraton-Albuquerque ... 512_NAD_FM rent a private room: The Valle Grande (easily holds 60) 6-9PM 6-21-14 @ $300 with bartender service @ $150 and a two course buffet, prime rib and talapia (vegetarian options), @39.25 per head before tax (add tax to everything). By calling their 1800 # and saying you're part of Elohimfest you'll save $27 on a basic room rate or $121 per night. They're also going to send us a private Guess Room link where we can book directly for 121 per night).

I think this is the perfect venue-great lighting, privacy, very little outside noise, tons of parking, right next to the airport and right down the hill from my house. Yes it IS the old Wyndham Hotel where they hold Bubonicon, the annual New Mexico Sci-Fi and Fantasy convention, so Steve is very familiar with it and should be very comfortable there. Our additional cost, of course is hiring a very competent film crew which should range from 250.00 to 400.00. So after you guys pay for your drinks and meal (and, of course, we need to pay for SRD and guest) this shouild be the overall amount we need to collect:

$200 is my deposit, feel free to help reimburse me

$300 for Valle Grande room
$150 bartender services
$80 Donaldson & Co.
$300 possible film crew estimate

$1030 or so plus tax (1300?, I don't know) tell me what you think--I've had some fairly large contribution offers already but we need a bit more-and we need to be completely committed by the 26th

Post by **wayfriend** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:04 pm

danlo, that sounds really good!

Well done.

I already have a room at the Staybridge Airpt Hotel, and I think some others do. But as this is about 1.1 mi / 3 min away, there can't be any complaints.

Very little outside noise? Can we have an Elohimfest without some sort of noise?

Website · Post by **Iolanthe** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:07 pm

danlo, I'm staying at the Staybridge too.

If you would PM me I can send some dosh via PayPal.

Post by **rdhopeca** » Thu Mar 13, 2014 9:27 pm

Danlo that sounds awesome. I'll stand by my offer of assistance. If you need it in advance let me know I can send something now.

Post by **lurch** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:21 am

Kool!! That works...

Post by **dlbpharmd** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:35 pm

This will be awesome! You can count on me to help, and as others have said, PM me and I'll send an advance.
I've already reserved a room at the Hilton Garden Inn near the airport, but I'll change to the Sheraton once I have the direct link.

I'm excited about the way this is shaping up!

Post by **bungleman** » Fri Mar 14, 2014 9:54 pm

New guy reporting back... I'll definitely be attending and can help some with expenses. Finances might not be as tight as I originally thought, so hopefully I'll be able to contribute a non-negligible amount.

Let me know what I need to do. I'll book with this hotel when they get the site up.

Post by **duke** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:53 am

I'll be able to help with expenses as well, but as I'm in Australia it'd be easier for me to hand Danlo some USD cash when I arrive in the US. I assume that's ok. I haven't booked accomadation yet, so I'll look to book at the Airport Sheraton when that link is available.

Post by **danlo** » Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:34 pm

PM me about helping with expenses ( people are already sending and I've already received one contribution, and I'm about to attempt revive my decrepit PayPal account as some folks overseas are having currency exchange problems). I just paid the $200 retainer so we're ON!!!! We have a month to change our minds, but the contract is signed. Debbie will be emailing me the Guest Room link tomorrow (see my post above about it).

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:34 am

Looking forward to seeing you, duke!

Now, just be sure to bring Sea, Lore, Stevie G, elfgirl, and any others from Oz with you...

Post by **duke** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:28 am

Looking forward to seeing you too Menolly! I'll see if the other Aussies can fit into my suitcase.

Post by **StevieG** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:45 am

How big's your suitcase duke? Shaun won't take much room, but myself and Sea and Landwaster and Earthfriend and Elfgirl etc will ensure you won't be able to pack many clothes

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