You know, you guys who live in different countries could organize your own Kons and meet up with board members from your neck of the woods. That would be great fun!
King Kon 2015
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That is a good idea, but I'd love to be able to see some SK related places. I won't knock your idea on the head, though.
...well honey, not yet....I figured I had a couple of months before I had to climb back in the saddle....but from speaking with Deb913, it would behoove us to find accommodation outside of Estes Park...very pricey area, and The Stanley is quite expensive...but I will begin to help others to investigate lodging and a tour of the hotel after the holidays...I've done my time in the barrel, but will gladly help anyone from that area that would like to be the "point person"...
...tour yes, reservation will depend on cost, and people to share same...because as stated-travel expense to those of us East of the Mississippi will be a huge consideration, but I am open to all suggestions atthis juncture...
Expensive ordinarily, but with a group rate? Is such a thing possible? Seems like something worth asking.
...if anyone from that geographic location would like to start assembling info, I am very open to seeing what can be done...
Could, but I'd much rather go to Colorado than Cornwall, Denver rather than Doncaster, Boulder rather than Bromley.
'Sides which, I've always fancied seeing the Rockies.
(And a room full of Brits? The ice would only get broken with 2 hours left to go. Americans are much better at that sort of thing, and it makes it easier for us to jump in.)
Guess that leaves me out then........
If I remember correctly, there were members of skemers (that old defunct site for Stephen King fans) that got together and were able to get group rates for the rooms at The Stanley. I remember seeing the pics that they posted showing the ballroom, staircase, room 217, etc. Such a beautiful place!!
...yes, they did...we met several of them at this Summer's Kon....however, given the rate of inflation-I'm sure it's a bit pricier now-I am willing to entertain it, I just don't want anyone to back out of coming because they're thinking "Dear God, I can't afford that!".....
I really liked how we ran the Bangor Kon (I wasn't able to attend Ohio). Specific events scheduled, different people were in charge of their stuff, random festivities arose, it was all very low key lots of helping hands and a great deal of fun. I really don't want to make this Colorado Kon sit on just one persons shoulders. When the time comes for 'actual planning' I think a committee with sub comittees could be created for volunteers.
In the interim for our 'roundtable of ideas' stage if I may suggest....
if you have an idea, look into it and gather up the info and share. For example, if you think the Stanley would be cool: contact the hotel, find out group rate requirements and fee schedule then share it with the group. If you find a cool 'ghost hunting tour' contact the people find out the lead time for reservations, cost, etc and share with the group. We can stockpile ideas and pick the best ones for the Kon.
We are such a diverse bunch. all with internet connections. I bet if everyone pitched in and presented their ideas with the information I bet we could be on the path to putting together a really fun event. Especially with the amount of time available to plan
JMHO
In the interim for our 'roundtable of ideas' stage if I may suggest....
if you have an idea, look into it and gather up the info and share. For example, if you think the Stanley would be cool: contact the hotel, find out group rate requirements and fee schedule then share it with the group. If you find a cool 'ghost hunting tour' contact the people find out the lead time for reservations, cost, etc and share with the group. We can stockpile ideas and pick the best ones for the Kon.
We are such a diverse bunch. all with internet connections. I bet if everyone pitched in and presented their ideas with the information I bet we could be on the path to putting together a really fun event. Especially with the amount of time available to plan
JMHO
Yeah. I remember that.
Nobody left out. Perhaps people that have met up before would be willing to share rooms, convention style.
....I offered to let Hoss sleep with me this Summer and he chickened out....
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Would that have been the four girls who just popped up unexpectedly?
I also have another question, Scott - who was the girl who had to leave? Apparently she was a medical transcriptionist - just like me!
(It is a darn shame Andy and I missed the conference room meeting).
...that would be them...and my bad, I can never remember her name-and she's very sweet...
DiAnne Wood is the medical trascriptionist. Not sure what her SKMB name is but a sweet lady Got to meet up with her in Bangor.
Got to meet up with her in Bangor.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I am just glad we are flying in 2016 - the road trip back home was quite different - we went North and passed through Michigan. (Had to avoid Chicago!
)Say hi to Tracy for me!
