Here In North Carolina

[billroper]

We had an easy flight down from Chicago. John from the concom picked us up and brought us to the hotel where we checked in and then went out to survey the lay of the land.

The ConCarolinas hotel is next to an urban development that is, in part, the equivalent of a huge outdoor food court. With around 1200 people expected this weekend, they may never know what hit them.

Later, we met Larry and Deborah for dinner. Afterward, we went back to the room and made sure that our set lists were in good shape.

And shortly, it will be time to call home and say goodnight to little girls. :)

Comments

[celebrith.livejournal.com]

Bill - Cindy and I live about 8 miles from the hotel, and it's going to be Wade's first con. I'm so looking forward to not having any responsibilities at this con. Am also looking forward to experiencing filk - at cap I only caught snippets from time to time...

Have fun.

[hofdave.livejournal.com]

Hugs to the both of you to have a great con.

Actually,

[sffilk.livejournal.com]

the do know what will hit them because the con has been at the same location now for several years. I went as a vendor several years ago and was pleased about the choices for eating in the area.

Re: Actually,

[billroper]

From what I understand, attendance is three to four times normal this year, so it may well be a surprise for the restaurants.

That's strange,

[sffilk.livejournal.com]

when I was there (I forget the year), there were somewhere between 7 and 800 people. You indicated that there were 1200 this year, so unless there was a major drop in attendance (of which I was unaware), this would be a bit of a surprise to me.

[quadrivium.livejournal.com]

Have fun, Bill! *Hugs* to all the Ropers. :-)