Any Advice For A Convention Virgin? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T17:14:47Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:126736?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A127093&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYes, to the bar thing. Bouche…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-29:537324:Comment:1273882008-02-29T14:30:55.958ZKen Isaacsonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KJIsaacson
Yes, to the bar thing. Bouchercon in Anchorage was my first convention, and in the weeks leading up to that, I read everyone's comments about hangin' at the bar. That advice sure was accurate!<br />
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During the day, things are so hectic, running from panel to panel, etc. Kicking back in the evening (and, uh, very late into the night...) at the bar (uh, read "barS") was just such a great way to meet tons of new people.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Ken
Yes, to the bar thing. Bouchercon in Anchorage was my first convention, and in the weeks leading up to that, I read everyone's comments about hangin' at the bar. That advice sure was accurate!<br />
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During the day, things are so hectic, running from panel to panel, etc. Kicking back in the evening (and, uh, very late into the night...) at the bar (uh, read "barS") was just such a great way to meet tons of new people.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Ken Sure did! Lived, raised hell…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-29:537324:Comment:1273472008-02-29T06:03:50.490ZDADavenporthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
Sure did! Lived, raised hell and died here.
Sure did! Lived, raised hell and died here. Wild Turkey. In honor of Hunt…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-29:537324:Comment:1273422008-02-29T05:56:31.607ZJack Getzehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
Wild Turkey. In honor of Hunter Thompson. Didn't he live for a while in Colorado?
Wild Turkey. In honor of Hunter Thompson. Didn't he live for a while in Colorado? Dennis, was that YOU?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-29:537324:Comment:1273402008-02-29T05:53:52.964ZJack Getzehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
Dennis, was that YOU?
Dennis, was that YOU? Ooops, my bad. You're going t…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-29:537324:Comment:1273142008-02-29T02:17:00.335ZDennis Leppanenhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TheWarbler
Ooops, my bad. You're going to Denver. Gee, I should learn to read...
Ooops, my bad. You're going to Denver. Gee, I should learn to read... 'Member last year, Jack? I bo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-29:537324:Comment:1273112008-02-29T02:15:10.036ZDennis Leppanenhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TheWarbler
'Member last year, Jack? I bought the first three at the outside lounge, then we had to go back in before you could...
'Member last year, Jack? I bought the first three at the outside lounge, then we had to go back in before you could... Are we talkin' Sleuthfest? I'…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-29:537324:Comment:1273082008-02-29T02:12:07.107ZDennis Leppanenhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TheWarbler
Are we talkin' Sleuthfest? I'm all packed and leaving at 5:00 am. Will arrive at precisely 8:08. These people are great.
Are we talkin' Sleuthfest? I'm all packed and leaving at 5:00 am. Will arrive at precisely 8:08. These people are great. Actually finding and staying…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-28:537324:Comment:1271552008-02-28T16:32:03.679ZCharles A. Kinghttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/jeeks43
Actually finding and staying at the bar is often the best call during some of these fan conventions. They can be real cattlecalls. The bigger one's at least. ... Also bring bottled water with you. ... Snack stuff too. Make business cards, and chat up everyone. ... Oh, and leave extra room in your suitcase before you go, cause when you come back it will be loaded with books. ... Have fun.<br />
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Charles
Actually finding and staying at the bar is often the best call during some of these fan conventions. They can be real cattlecalls. The bigger one's at least. ... Also bring bottled water with you. ... Snack stuff too. Make business cards, and chat up everyone. ... Oh, and leave extra room in your suitcase before you go, cause when you come back it will be loaded with books. ... Have fun.<br />
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Charles Donna, Jack, Graham and Tom.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-28:537324:Comment:1271282008-02-28T14:42:37.919ZDADavenporthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
Donna, Jack, Graham and Tom. Wonderful suggestions.<br />
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And layering inside and outside is a must, Jack. Colorado is notoriously unstable this time of year. One minute the 60's and gorgeous. The next could be snowing 12 inches and a blowing blizzard!
Donna, Jack, Graham and Tom. Wonderful suggestions.<br />
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And layering inside and outside is a must, Jack. Colorado is notoriously unstable this time of year. One minute the 60's and gorgeous. The next could be snowing 12 inches and a blowing blizzard! I fully plan on it, Jack!. I…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-02-28:537324:Comment:1271252008-02-28T14:38:26.144ZDADavenporthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DADavenport
I fully plan on it, Jack!. I could never leave out the Spinetingler editor that gave me my first big break, could I? What's your poison?
I fully plan on it, Jack!. I could never leave out the Spinetingler editor that gave me my first big break, could I? What's your poison?