King Kon 2016 attendees

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Grandpa

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My probability for going has just dropped to a minority percentage. I'm newly scheduled to be out of the country for three weeks, June 24 - July 17. Now, I know that doesn't overlap the actual Happening, but I don't think Grandma or my office is going to be all hot about having me taking off a day to go up the road and cavort the week that I get back.

I'll have to play it by ear that week. I'm sorry, good people. The upcoming job is great pay (although the destination SUCKS), and I can't pass it up.
 

Neesy

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May 24, 2012
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well, if you show up at the King Kon well meet there!! Small world indeed!

My probability for going has just dropped to a minority percentage. I'm newly scheduled to be out of the country for three weeks, June 24 - July 17. Now, I know that doesn't overlap the actual Happening, but I don't think Grandma or my office is going to be all hot about having me taking off a day to go up the road and cavort the week that I get back.

I'll have to play it by ear that week. I'm sorry, good people. The upcoming job is great pay (although the destination SUCKS), and I can't pass it up.

So - I guess I will bite the bullet and say it now (I have known this for about two days or so now):

Andy came home unexpectedly on Friday June 3rd. He was not supposed to be home until end of June.

Long story short - they could only get someone to replace him up there for one month. Normally he does not have to go back up there until the beginning of August.

My two choices are either go by myself or else skip it this year and hope I can make it to the next one.

I was looking forward to seeing the folks I got to meet in person in 2014, as well as making the acquaintance of such nice people as Kurben and Grandpa, but it looks like it is just not meant to be after all :m_autumn:

Not sure what I will do with that week I booked off of work - guess I could always just hang out on the SKMB and hope for some updates - sorry Deb, Scott, Nate etc. I really was looking forward to seeing how big the girls have gotten (fushingfeef et al) :down:
 

Dana Jean

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Apr 11, 2006
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....well, from the sounds of it-this is going to be quite the intimate gathering......dammit.....
I am so sorry that this is dwindling. Scott, I want you and Tracy to have a really nice vacation. And for the others who go to the event, I want you to make the most of it.

I want to hear about this dinner where there are rock divers and stuff. Never been to a restaurant like that before! And I want to hear all about it, and pictures.

Someday I hope to make it to a Kon. someday.
 

GNTLGNT

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Jun 15, 2007
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I am so sorry that this is dwindling. Scott, I want you and Tracy to have a really nice vacation. And for the others who go to the event, I want you to make the most of it.

I want to hear about this dinner where there are rock divers and stuff. Never been to a restaurant like that before! And I want to hear all about it, and pictures.

Someday I hope to make it to a Kon. someday.
...it IS discouraging, but beyond my control/and Tracy and I need the break....our first trip West and to such a beautiful chunk of 'Murica...plan for 2018 honey, would LOVE to see you!...
 

Kurben

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Apr 12, 2014
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...it IS discouraging, but beyond my control/and Tracy and I need the break....our first trip West and to such a beautiful chunk of 'Murica...plan for 2018 honey, would LOVE to see you!...
There is a trip up in the rookies i can recommend. Up far above the treelimit where there is snow even in summertime, at least it was in june when i was there 8 years ago, . Extraordinär beautiful up there. Small road that only are open a few month in summer times. Dont be too much down, Ill be there!!
 

GNTLGNT

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Jun 15, 2007
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There is a trip up in the rookies i can recommend. Up far above the treelimit where there is snow even in summertime, at least it was in june when i was there 8 years ago, . Extraordinär beautiful up there. Small road that only are open a few month in summer times. Dont be too much down, Ill be there!!
...I look forward to it my friend...
 

RandallFlagg19

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May 5, 2014
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So - I guess I will bite the bullet and say it now (I have known this for about two days or so now):

Andy came home unexpectedly on Friday June 3rd. He was not supposed to be home until end of June.

Long story short - they could only get someone to replace him up there for one month. Normally he does not have to go back up there until the beginning of August.

My two choices are either go by myself or else skip it this year and hope I can make it to the next one.

I was looking forward to seeing the folks I got to meet in person in 2014, as well as making the acquaintance of such nice people as Kurben and Grandpa, but it looks like it is just not meant to be after all :m_autumn:

Not sure what I will do with that week I booked off of work - guess I could always just hang out on the SKMB and hope for some updates - sorry Deb, Scott, Nate etc. I really was looking forward to seeing how big the girls have gotten (fushingfeef et al) :down:

:big_tears::m_sob::cry_pig:
 

Kurben

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Apr 12, 2014
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Here something to cheer our gentle giant!! Im Bringing an extra, my brothers wife can be expected. She is at the moment deep in On Writing. So Ill bring Jackie, she is an alleater when it comes to literature, perhaps a bit more on the crime scene than the horror but likes King and looks forward to it.
 

GNTLGNT

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Jun 15, 2007
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Cambridge, Ohio
Here something to cheer our gentle giant!! Im Bringing an extra, my brothers wife can be expected. She is at the moment deep in On Writing. So Ill bring Jackie, she is an alleater when it comes to literature, perhaps a bit more on the crime scene than the horror but likes King and looks forward to it.
...excellent!....I look forward to the honor of meeting you both...
 

Neesy

#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
May 24, 2012
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
I still have a reservation open at a hotel - the same one GNTLGNT and Tracy are staying at. I have not cancelled it yet.

(Maybe if someone needs a room, that will keep it available a little longer?) I can let them know when I will not need it and perhaps someone from the SKMB could stay there, in case things start to get all booked up around the middle of July.

I am thinking that I should spend the money I had set aside for the trip on getting our old deck ripped up. It is falling apart at the back of the house. I have lived here for 15 years and it is the same old deck that was put up by the old owners.

Andy had to reschedule all his medical appointments too - good news is that his cancer has been in remission now for 9 years!
 

Neesy

#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
May 24, 2012
61,289
239,271
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
My probability for going has just dropped to a minority percentage. I'm newly scheduled to be out of the country for three weeks, June 24 - July 17. Now, I know that doesn't overlap the actual Happening, but I don't think Grandma or my office is going to be all hot about having me taking off a day to go up the road and cavort the week that I get back.

I'll have to play it by ear that week. I'm sorry, good people. The upcoming job is great pay (although the destination SUCKS), and I can't pass it up.
Perhaps we can meet you in 2018!
:burn_joss_stick:
 

Dana Jean

Dirty Pirate Hooker, The Return
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Apr 11, 2006
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I still have a reservation open at a hotel - the same one GNTLGNT and Tracy are staying at. I have not cancelled it yet.

(Maybe if someone needs a room, that will keep it available a little longer?) I can let them know when I will not need it and perhaps someone from the SKMB could stay there, in case things start to get all booked up around the middle of July.

I am thinking that I should spend the money I had set aside for the trip on getting our old deck ripped up. It is falling apart at the back of the house. I have lived here for 15 years and it is the same old deck that was put up by the old owners.

Andy had to reschedule all his medical appointments too - good news is that his cancer has been in remission now for 9 years!
Yay on Andy's cancer!
 

GNTLGNT

The idiot is IN
Jun 15, 2007
87,651
358,754
62
Cambridge, Ohio
I still have a reservation open at a hotel - the same one GNTLGNT and Tracy are staying at. I have not cancelled it yet.

(Maybe if someone needs a room, that will keep it available a little longer?) I can let them know when I will not need it and perhaps someone from the SKMB could stay there, in case things start to get all booked up around the middle of July.

I am thinking that I should spend the money I had set aside for the trip on getting our old deck ripped up. It is falling apart at the back of the house. I have lived here for 15 years and it is the same old deck that was put up by the old owners.

Andy had to reschedule all his medical appointments too - good news is that his cancer has been in remission now for 9 years!
....let him know how pleased I am for him honey.....