To con or not to con...

[erilyn]

I just can't make up my mind (like that's news to anyone).

lastrega has a lovely post here pimping next year's HLDU HLWW con in Sydney. I thought I'd decided against attending the con, but as I read it, these are some of the things that went through my head.

- Much of the fun I've had at previous cons (I've been to three of these) is because of the other people attending, and I could just catch up with them and party a bit while they're in Sydney.
- But it's not the same if you're not at the con, and staying at the hotel, if possible.
- It's $275 for the con, and $100 per night per person for a twin room at the con hotel. Pricey.
- The guest list is very interesting - Peter Wingfield, Adrian Paul, David Abramowitz, F Braun McAsh.
- Any or all might not be able to make it. It's the nature of cons.
- I haven't really been involved in HL fandom (or watched the show) in a while.
- Partying with fans! Interesting guests!
- Spork fans, particularly with Adrian as one of the guests, will almost certainly be there. And I had a few issues with how the last con was run. Didn't even bother to go to a few of the events, just prefered to hang out with people, or recover from the night before.
- All the fabulous people who I've met at previous cons who might be there again. They're the biggest reason I'm so tempted to go.

What shall I do? Of course, if I don't make my mind up soon, it'll probably be full and I won't have to decide *g*.

Comments

[indybrat.livejournal.com]

I'm with you Hon. On the one hand I want to see people and hang out, and I'm kinda interested in seeing what Adrian is like as a guest, as I've heard some not so nice stuff about him. Peter is always fabulous and the dynamic between him and AP could be good. but I've not been really invoved in the fandom for so long that it sort of feels like a waste of money. Plus I have issues with the committee and the way the last one was run. I'm sure the hotels in Brisbane weren't that expensive, and they'll probably charge you more if you cram say 4 people into the twin room. Also I probably wouldn't come up for 2 cons a month apart so I have that whole thing as well. ah decisions, decisions.

Holy crap - i just reread that - $275 just for the con? is that Australian $?

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Cost is $US200 or $A275. And I pretty much agree with everything you said. Argh, why can't I just win lotto, decisions would be so much easier then *g*.