F:AT CAMP (aka This Convention Of Ours)

So Avery, does this mean AveryFest 2011 is done for? I'm going to be honest, heading south to Atlanta in Jan/Feb sounded like a better deal than Connecticut in March. And yes, I'm a skinny motherfucker who whines when it's below 60.

Baltimore seemed like the better compromise between us east coasters, but I'm aware my opinion on the matter probably ain't swaying anyone anyway.

Since the idea of an F:AT convention has dropped I don't see why ConnCon, Trashfest, Averyfest, etc can't all be meetups just like in the past.

Mad Dog wrote:

Since the idea of an F:AT convention has dropped I don't see why ConnCon, Trashfest, Averyfest, etc can't all be meetups just like in the past.

That's how it'll probably happen. It's great knowing that no matter which con you can make it to there will be a some F:ATties to make it a great time.

Averyfest is ON!

Zev even said he was looking forward to coming down again. WOOT! NO I've got to set some dates and block it in. Would you guys prefer Feb ish or Early June?

I also broached the subject of ConnCon to my wife. That looks like it will be very likely too.

Steve"or both?"Avery

Yeah, CT. in March doesn't sound too appealing.

Averyfest in Feb. sounds much better to me.

Dan

As painful as June in Atlanta sounds comfort-wise, it'd be much more possible for me.

I'm goddamn determined to finish this other degree, and as such I'll be in school until June, with limited ability to disappear for long weekends.

(I checked the dates for ConnCon, they fall on the end of my spring break, so not impossible there. Connecticut in March sounds fine to me, but I live at 5000 feet and am no stranger to winter.)

However, my attendance is highly dependent on a lot of other things, so pick the date that works better for people within the same time zone or so.

Although I, sadly, won't be able to attend Averyfest this year, I have recently come to the decision that If I only have one major gaming event to go to a year- I seriously prefer Averyfest!

It is the most fun I have had, and the fastest I have ever gotten aquainted with a group of strangers ever. I choose Averyfest over Gencon with my pals.

So Steve buddy, I'm seriously hoping you make it a yearly thing because no matter who attends, I think it's impossible to not have a good time.

Really wish I could go this year....

Hey thanks man...but are you sure you can't come down? I will make it as affordable as possible. I would reccomend that you don't challenge Frank to crokinole. That would be two less dinners you'd have to buy.

Steve"words of wisdom"Avery

I'm gonna get Frank...

I'd loooooooove to make it down again... the only way I could possible make it work is in June. There's no way I'm staying married if I leave Helen alone with my 1 and 2 yo daughters/hellions, in February,now that she's back at work.

If you do make it June, and I do make it down, we have to play some gamblin' Magical Athlete, and gamblin' Dungeonquest.

Oh! And some Catacombs, and that Dinosaurs with guns game, and Tweaked Thunder Road, and...

billyz wrote:

Although I, sadly, won't be able to attend Averyfest this year, I have recently come to the decision that If I only have one major gaming event to go to a year- I seriously prefer Averyfest!

It is the most fun I have had, and the fastest I have ever gotten aquainted with a group of strangers ever. I choose Averyfest over Gencon with my pals.

So Steve buddy, I'm seriously hoping you make it a yearly thing because no matter who attends, I think it's impossible to not have a good time.

Really wish I could go this year....

Ditto, Steve. It was amazing. But like Billy, alot is up in the air this year...June would be likely more doable than February (February 24, 25, 26 might work as there's a conference--about four hours drive away--but I might be giving a paper there--but I'd have to apply within the next few days). Otherwise, June might work (but depends on family plans).

Plan as best you can and I'll do my darndest.

Wow. Great deal on that. You can always get one then cancel after the minimum requirements.

Steve"cheapskate"Avery