Author Topic: Sakura Con 2008 (Read 136031 times)

DancingTofu · « **Reply #100 on:** February 03, 2008, 12:23:49 am »

I still haven't even pre-registered. :/

And I've been throwing money out the window and owe a ton.

I need to make some money and rebuild my budget. I completely didn't notice that I've run both my accounts down to about $20 and only have minimal cash until tonight, after spending about $30 partying. :/

I meant to keep no less than $100 in my WaMu account for Sakuracon.

I need to get a job. :/

Maybe I'll offer to do some money-making tasks for the family people.

Or sell something. I'm sure I have stuff I could sell.

GaaraoftheFunk · « **Reply #101 on:** February 03, 2008, 03:59:50 am »

Haha.Damn cons for being so spendy.D:
Especially when your paying for two hotel rooms.>.>
And cosplay.
And stuff.D:
I should really pre-reg soon.

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #102 on:** February 03, 2008, 12:10:47 pm »

Quote from: GaaraoftheFunk on February 03, 2008, 03:59:50 am

Haha.Damn cons for being so spendy.D:
Especially when your paying for two hotel rooms.>.>
And cosplay.
And stuff.D:
I should really pre-reg soon.

mykayla you havent pre-reg yet O.o BAD KITTY >D

DancingTofu · « **Reply #103 on:** February 03, 2008, 02:04:21 pm »

Hm...

So, doing the math, I need to acquire another $130 to meet my Con budget.

And that's if I don't do any of my cosplays; I have most of the materials for one of them, but still need some lightweight battery-powered speakers.

SageBell · « **Reply #104 on:** February 03, 2008, 09:48:11 pm »

ihave hotel covered by another person yay me and food probly cuz he lurvs me. and his mom does too. i'll have like 50 to spend

Sapphira · « **Reply #105 on:** February 07, 2008, 09:22:54 pm »

Quote from: GaaraoftheFunk on February 03, 2008, 03:59:50 am

Haha.Damn cons for being so spendy.D:
Especially when your paying for two hotel rooms.>.>
And cosplay.
And stuff.D:
I should really pre-reg soon.

Geex Mykki. I hadn't realized until now just how long you took to pre-reg...*shakes head*... Then again, I still need to make my costumes somehow..

Sapphira · « **Reply #106 on:** February 07, 2008, 09:34:31 pm »

Alright, I know this is a bit late, but seeing as my Pocky Club Newsletter just showed up in my inbox (my dad decided to put his name down instead of mine, but used my e-mail)... I'm answering Tom's call for Pocky deliverers. I'll try and stop by once in a while. It really depends on the willingness of the friends I'm going with.
I'm going as Cure White (PrettyCure MaxHeart), and Sugar (Tiny Snow Fairy Sugar).. Though my costumes need a LOT of work. (as in I've been searching for decent pictures for so long that I haven't actually started the costumes yet

)

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #107 on:** February 08, 2008, 10:23:12 am »

Aw, what the hell, I might as well go. Now to organize roommates, accommodation etc.

uraharafreak · « **Reply #108 on:** February 08, 2008, 07:13:59 pm »

Yay for Sakura Con. Totally gonna be there...second time going. If you see a girl with a really awesome/crazy guy cosplaying Rock Lee...that'd be me. Not sure what I will cosplaying though, maybe Maria Ross from Fullmetal Alchemist or Gir from Invader Zim. So excited though ^_^.

Kirakins · « **Reply #109 on:** February 14, 2008, 01:00:34 pm »

I'm totally going :O I will be Roxas and maybe Kairi or Gir (or, as people dubbed me "Girly" gir as I was wearing a tank/skirt/arm/leg warmers combo)

I'm so excited @_@

Only have to get through finals..

x.x''

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #110 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:42:08 am »

We never decided on a place to meet up! Even though I don't know any y'all personaly, I'd still like to know who's from portland (area)
We need;
Location:
Date:
Time:
.... or maybe someone knows a cool place to hang out and it could be 'our spot' to mill around in

Kirakins · « **Reply #111 on:** February 24, 2008, 09:11:00 am »

I agree with the need for K-Con Forum meetup type thingie..

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #112 on:** February 25, 2008, 10:53:50 pm »

Quote from: Kirakins on February 24, 2008, 09:11:00 am

I agree with the need for K-Con Forum meetup type thingie..

Seconded

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #113 on:** February 25, 2008, 11:30:44 pm »

Hmm well we can do this one of two ways, either we have someone that knows the area to tell us a good location and just make up a time and do that for the first 2 days... oooor people who want to meet up can pm me and I can give out my phone number and y'all can just call/text

Kirakins · « **Reply #114 on:** February 26, 2008, 12:05:16 am »

Mmm, I vote for organizing something here, working with everyone's schedule and stuff. I know that I happen to virtually completely forget about my mobile technology while at a con

Plus, coordinating through 1 person only could get a little.. confusing!

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #115 on:** February 27, 2008, 10:22:13 am »

Somebody with more spare time than me should put together an excel sheet with cell numbers etc. to distribute among Kcon forum folks going to Seattle. A good meeting place in the evening is the McMennamins just up Pike Street. Any time of day, I like the internet/pizza cafe one block east of the convention center.

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #116 on:** February 27, 2008, 03:47:03 pm »

I has way too much time on my hands, but it just seems like so few people are visiting this topic >.<

Kirakins · « **Reply #117 on:** February 27, 2008, 04:09:35 pm »

Which is really quite sad :C I wanna meet up with fellow K-Con goers!!

Roxas24 · « **Reply #118 on:** February 27, 2008, 05:02:22 pm »

I'm going, and i cant wait. Kumoricon is fun to staff but its always fun to be a KOngoer and get a chance to goof off

...im cosplaying Roxas

SageBell · « **Reply #119 on:** February 27, 2008, 06:12:09 pm »

every thing just failed on my plans.
I HAVE NO RIDE!!
i need a ride and a place now

i'm paid for and its non-refundable.
help? $:-\$
i can pay a bit of hotel if needed

JeffT · « **Reply #120 on:** February 27, 2008, 09:58:01 pm »

Quote from: pieisexactlythree on February 27, 2008, 10:22:13 am

Somebody with more spare time than me should put together an excel sheet with cell numbers etc. to distribute among Kcon forum folks going to Seattle. A good meeting place in the evening is the McMennamins just up Pike Street. Any time of day, I like the internet/pizza cafe one block east of the convention center.

Hey, I work in a software company directly next-door to that McMenamins! That McMenamins is the Six Arms.

rosaryblue · « **Reply #121 on:** February 28, 2008, 03:49:48 am »

Jeremiah here. I'll be staffing at the Merchandising table so stop by and give me grief. Or say hello. Or buy merchandise. And enjoy Sakuracon!

____________________

"An airbrush and plenty of air supply. Never out of love."

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #122 on:** February 28, 2008, 10:17:43 am »

Quote from: JeffT on February 27, 2008, 09:58:01 pm

Quote from: pieisexactlythree on February 27, 2008, 10:22:13 am
Somebody with more spare time than me should put together an excel sheet with cell numbers etc. to distribute among Kcon forum folks going to Seattle. A good meeting place in the evening is the McMennamins just up Pike Street. Any time of day, I like the internet/pizza cafe one block east of the convention center.

Hey, I work in a software company directly next-door to that McMenamins! That McMenamins is the Six Arms.

It's a very nice place, but FYI, they really don't want people bringing swords in there. Some guys I was with last year (Bleach cosplayers) had to haggle to let them stash their swords in the umbrella stand. My advice, go as a magical girl - wands and staffs are just fine!

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #123 on:** February 28, 2008, 07:26:43 pm »

Quote from: pieisexactlythree on February 28, 2008, 10:17:43 am

Quote from: JeffT on February 27, 2008, 09:58:01 pm
Quote from: pieisexactlythree on February 27, 2008, 10:22:13 am
Somebody with more spare time than me should put together an excel sheet with cell numbers etc. to distribute among Kcon forum folks going to Seattle. A good meeting place in the evening is the McMennamins just up Pike Street. Any time of day, I like the internet/pizza cafe one block east of the convention center.

Hey, I work in a software company directly next-door to that McMenamins! That McMenamins is the Six Arms.

It's a very nice place, but FYI, they really don't want people bringing swords in there. Some guys I was with last year (Bleach cosplayers) had to haggle to let them stash their swords in the umbrella stand. My advice, go as a magical girl - wands and staffs are just fine!

lol * fails to see the connection *

Simon Young · « **Reply #124 on:** February 28, 2008, 08:46:09 pm »

Quote from: SageBell on February 27, 2008, 06:12:09 pm

every thing just failed on my plans.
I HAVE NO RIDE!!
i need a ride and a place now
i'm paid for and its non-refundable.
help? $:-\$
i can pay a bit of hotel if needed

Well, a train ride is only about $30 round trip...I'd offer a spot in The Slants' van/lodging, but we've got a group of about 18 going already

SageBell · « **Reply #125 on:** February 28, 2008, 10:10:01 pm »

Quote from: Simon Young on February 28, 2008, 08:46:09 pm

Quote from: SageBell on February 27, 2008, 06:12:09 pm
every thing just failed on my plans.
I HAVE NO RIDE!!
i need a ride and a place now
i'm paid for and its non-refundable.
help? $:-\$
i can pay a bit of hotel if needed

Well, a train ride is only about $30 round trip...I'd offer a spot in The Slants' van/lodging, but we've got a group of about 18 going already

wow thats alot!...of people. train. i'd be lonely and it still wouldnt cover sleep. >_< speaking of which i'm so exhausted

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #126 on:** February 29, 2008, 09:58:42 am »

NeonFox: You can't bring a "weapon" into a pub, even if it's a prop. A magical girl staff isn't a weapon. Lots of people will be cosplaying, so I'm advising them to leave their swords somewhere else, like with the concierge at their hotel.

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #127 on:** February 29, 2008, 10:58:31 am »

ThiefKingsHier · « **Reply #128 on:** February 29, 2008, 07:59:21 pm »

Quote from: pieisexactlythree on February 29, 2008, 09:58:42 am

NeonFox: You can't bring a "weapon" into a pub, even if it's a prop. A magical girl staff isn't a weapon. Lots of people will be cosplaying, so I'm advising them to leave their swords somewhere else, like with the concierge at their hotel.

Just a couple weekends ago there was a photo shoot downtown. I walked there with my wooden sword and aside frombiazzarre looks no one cared. Its Seattle.

However, if were talking about bars well, its Seattle and the truth is there are a few drunks and crazies late at night. Its possible one of them may try and start something over a fake weapon, unlikely, but possible.

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #129 on:** February 29, 2008, 08:55:28 pm »

I think it's a general McMennamins thing that they don't want people bringing sharp pointy things into their place of business. I probably wouldn't either.

DancingTofu · « **Reply #130 on:** February 29, 2008, 09:31:50 pm »

Round trip Train through Amtrak from PDX to SEA: $59.00
Round trip Greyhound Bus from PDX to SEA: $28.50
Road distance from Portland to Seattle via I-5: ~80 (calculate for urban driving and it comes out to about 100 to 110 miles and about 3 hours from most parts of Portland.)

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #131 on:** March 07, 2008, 10:09:49 am »

Quote from: ThiefKingsHier on February 29, 2008, 07:59:21 pm

Quote from: pieisexactlythree on February 29, 2008, 09:58:42 am
NeonFox: You can't bring a "weapon" into a pub, even if it's a prop. A magical girl staff isn't a weapon. Lots of people will be cosplaying, so I'm advising them to leave their swords somewhere else, like with the concierge at their hotel.

Just a couple weekends ago there was a photo shoot downtown. I walked there with my wooden sword and aside frombiazzarre looks no one cared. Its Seattle.

However, if were talking about bars well, its Seattle and the truth is there are a few drunks and crazies late at night. Its possible one of them may try and start something over a fake weapon, unlikely, but possible.

RANDOM FACT I JUST THOUGHT OF! - It's against the law in Seattle to have an aquarium filled with water with you while riding a bus! The reason is because the sloshing around of the water will annoy other people!

Black~Rose · « **Reply #132 on:** March 09, 2008, 10:43:20 pm »

I'm not going to sakura con *tear*

Zetsu4200 · « **Reply #133 on:** March 09, 2008, 10:57:07 pm »

I am going

NeonFoxRocks · « **Reply #134 on:** March 09, 2008, 11:19:01 pm »

Quote from: Black~Rose on March 09, 2008, 10:43:20 pm

I'm not going to sakura con *tear*

Lol i see alot of this around here, whats holding you back?

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #135 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:51:25 am »

Quote from: Black~Rose on March 09, 2008, 10:43:20 pm

I'm not going to sakura con *tear*

I'll get you something autographed, if you want!

Black~Rose · « **Reply #136 on:** March 10, 2008, 03:58:53 pm »

Well my dad's haveing problems with it in the financial area

so he gave me a different offer

On the upside my friend is definatly going to K-con

(dad paied)
I get the aerith wig
and I go Ice skateing ((hence Sherwood Ice skateing rink meet up becomeing a place for sakura con rejects like me XD))

SageBell · « **Reply #137 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:21:20 pm »

oh patrick you know i'll meet up with you.

Higuma · « **Reply #138 on:** March 12, 2008, 01:36:20 pm »

Me, my wife and kids will all be there!

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #139 on:** March 12, 2008, 01:41:49 pm »

Anyone who wants to meet up in Seattle wherever, whenever, just pm me and I'll give you my cell #

sexynojutsusasuke · « **Reply #140 on:** March 14, 2008, 11:19:36 am »

i'm so excited less then 20 days now

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #141 on:** March 14, 2008, 03:16:17 pm »

So what Pocky Club member is going to come pick up the Pocky Club Supplies during the week?
I'll have the bag packed and ready by Monday morning.

melchizedek · « **Reply #142 on:** March 14, 2008, 03:24:29 pm »

I want to go, I just don't want the hotel bill $:-\$

uraharafreak · « **Reply #143 on:** March 16, 2008, 01:08:51 pm »

Only 11 days and 10 hours to the con!

TomtheFanboy · « **Reply #144 on:** March 17, 2008, 07:57:53 am »

Awesome, I'll be around the house on Tuesday night then!

EveofAbyss · « **Reply #145 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:33:56 am »

Well I'm not going. So yeah, take that S-con.

Higuma · « **Reply #146 on:** March 17, 2008, 10:14:40 am »

This is my first time to Sakura-Con, so does anyone know of any good Japanese resturants in the area?

ThiefKingsHier · « **Reply #147 on:** March 17, 2008, 12:54:33 pm »

Quote from: Higuma on March 17, 2008, 10:14:40 am

This is my first time to Sakura-Con, so does anyone know of any good Japanese resturants in the area?

http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?t=16587

They forgot to list the 'Samurai Noodle" ramen shop which is in the same building as Owajimaya. Damned good ramen, good prices but VERY busy. I advise that you not even attempt to get in at lunch/ dinner time. Theyre open late though, so any time after 7 pm should be okay.

babysugarbear28 · « **Reply #148 on:** March 18, 2008, 09:45:06 pm »

Anybody still need a place to crash??? If so I probably have room space *gets antsy and looks around* stupid people backing out at the last moment....

Higuma · « **Reply #149 on:** March 20, 2008, 06:55:05 pm »

7 more days!

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Author Topic: Sakura Con 2008 (Read 136031 times)