Pennsic planning

[gurdymonkey]

Back in the days when I lived a mere six hour drive from Cooper's Lake, I used to mercilessly tease anyone who started any sort of Pennsic Countdown before say, June. However, now that I'm on the opposite side of a very big continent, logistical planning requires a bit more of a think than "Stuff everything you own inside or on top of your vehicle and go."

Vacation days have been requested and approved by my employer.

Pre-registration ends May 15 for mail-in, June 15 for on-line. I'll send mine after I file my taxes. (Frankly, Dubya and Cheney can wait another couple weeks.)

Airfares from Oakland are being researched. While I'm seeing some decent prices, it's still four plus months away and schedules/prices are likely to change. I will continue to watch my cheapo ticket sites for now.

Airline luggage allowances usually provide for one carry on item (no brainer, that's the hurdy gurdy) and two suitcases. I may need to borrow or acquire another large suitcase or duffel.

Waiting to find out more about fees for renting space on the kingdom's communal truck. 

Bid has been placed on an air mattress with rechargeable pump on eBay.

Comments

[mamapduck.livejournal.com]

If you don't win, you can always borrow a mattress and pump from us. We have 2 battery operated pumps.

[mamapduck.livejournal.com]

Oh, and possibly a suitcase too.

[callistotoni.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting the dates. I'm still poking around at how to do this. I'll know in a couple of weeks whether I'm going or not.

[acanthusleaf.livejournal.com]

I'm with you on the advance prep. I have to be. Hoping to make some moola this year.

If you know of any female nonsmokers willing to share a motel room for the duration, please let me know.

OT - Japanese

[moira-ramsay.livejournal.com]

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http://community.livejournal.com/sca/526515.html?nc=1&style=mine

The gal is asking about Japanese stuff.