Author Topic: Sakuracon? (Read 233700 times)

KogaRyu · « **Reply #450 on:** December 30, 2009, 05:40:31 pm »

Quote from: Animeman73 on December 29, 2009, 02:31:27 pm

Hey KogaRyu, I'd love to see you at the convention dude. If you come in cosplay I'll happily take a picture of you for my blog. What do you say?

Sure. Thinking about maybe putting something together for Thursday Pre-Reg day.

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #451 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:07:04 am »

Quote from: soundninja12 on November 22, 2009, 11:41:16 am

Quote from: Cassiopeia on November 22, 2009, 03:26:47 am
Quote from: soundninja12 on November 20, 2009, 05:24:29 pm
Quote from: Cassiopeia on November 20, 2009, 04:13:11 pm
I hope I can go to Sakura-Con... u.u
Why wouldn't you be able to O.O

Transportation. Place to stay. Money.

Transportation = me/Irene/Griff
Place to stay = Someone'll be all: CHARLY! STAY WIF ME!
IDK 'bout money though...

Money... Everyone from CoaP wins the lotto! Solved! ^^;;;
Really though, If you somehow get $150, I need roomates for Sheraton and I know I could trust you.

Shadow · « **Reply #452 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:08:29 am »

If things work out as planned I'll be going as Sweeney Todd. :3 This will be my first Sakuracon.

Animeman73 · « **Reply #453 on:** January 04, 2010, 01:54:56 pm »

I know it's only January but I'm getting SO psyched about Sakuracon!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #454 on:** January 04, 2010, 03:01:18 pm »

So am I. This next term is going to go by so slowly x.x

soundninja12 · « **Reply #455 on:** January 04, 2010, 08:13:04 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on January 04, 2010, 03:01:18 pm

So am I. This next term is going to go by so slowly x.x

I hope it does!
I have so many things to finish, so much to get ready, and not NEARLY enough time O_O

I can go to Sakura-con only if I have at least B's in more than half of my classes this semester.
Then if I have 0 missing work when it rolls around, I get to go!

-takes deep breath-
Wish me luck balancing cosplay with school!

princessmoon · « **Reply #456 on:** January 04, 2010, 08:57:29 pm »

same deal-E-O.... uber excited for con, but new term just started, work, work, work, gotta get cosplay started, expect headaches TA-ing Micro lab... then BAM! Sakuracon time~ W00t!

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #457 on:** January 04, 2010, 09:59:42 pm »

I just reserved my room and got my ticket. Badge name is ROBO-GHANDI.

Roddy Manic · « **Reply #458 on:** January 05, 2010, 11:20:06 am »

I've had my room reserved and my ticket for a long time now. ^^: but... If I can't find 3 people to pay $150 for 4 nights at the Sheraton then I can't go... ;-; and do to issues I have to meet them at least 2 times before the con and I need the money the second time we meet. makes it hard to find a roommate. but they save $50 with me, it would be $200 each person for four nights for 4 people, but I am paying $350 so the others only have to pay $150. Also, I always give goody bags to my roommates when I have the room in my name. So pluses... yet still hard as hell to find roommates.

Animeman73 · « **Reply #459 on:** January 05, 2010, 12:52:09 pm »

I'm known as (surprise, surprise.) Animeman73

soundninja12 · « **Reply #460 on:** January 05, 2010, 08:00:03 pm »

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on January 04, 2010, 09:59:42 pm

I just reserved my room and got my ticket. Badge name is ROBO-GHANDI.

Already said this on facebook, but YES!

Mine's Soundy/Sarge
And my last name is Personishthing =w=

Dubaby · « **Reply #461 on:** January 05, 2010, 10:44:32 pm »

Started getting materials to work on my Sakuracon cosplays yesterday and I have my three cosplays totally planned out. Should have the hotel booked tomorrow so I'm pretty stoked! =]

~boogiepop~ · « **Reply #462 on:** January 05, 2010, 11:01:13 pm »

REMEMBER TO GET YOUR ROOM NEXT TO MINE

Dubaby · « **Reply #463 on:** January 05, 2010, 11:19:32 pm »

Quote from: ~boogiepop~ on January 05, 2010, 11:01:13 pm

REMEMBER TO GET YOUR ROOM NEXT TO MINE

~~I am.... My friend is booking the room tommorrow during her lunch break, she tried to do it today but she wrote down the hotel number wrong. XD~~

This con is gonna ROCCCCKKKKKKK!

Edit: Got the room.... BRO TIME TO THE MAXXXXXX

KogaRyu · « **Reply #464 on:** January 07, 2010, 01:25:21 am »

All my stuff is set. Time to sit back and wait.

Sutie · « **Reply #465 on:** January 07, 2010, 09:19:28 am »

I pre-reged the day that it was possible. Also have had a room reseverd for a while... but it looks like everyone is staying at the Sheraton... I'm booked with the Roosevelt.

Btw, badge name: Sutie

Bresslol · « **Reply #466 on:** January 07, 2010, 09:44:21 am »

I don't know why any of you would go to this terrible convention =P

Animeman73 · « **Reply #467 on:** January 07, 2010, 01:15:11 pm »

Having never been there myself I will reserve judgement until i get there. And I also I don't believe in talking smack about other conventions. And as I said I'm registered at the Grand Hyatt myself.

Bresslol · « **Reply #468 on:** January 07, 2010, 02:45:11 pm »

Quote from: Animeman73 on January 07, 2010, 01:15:11 pm

Having never been there myself I will reserve judgement until i get there. And I also I don't believe in talking smack about other conventions. And as I said I'm registered at the Grand Hyatt myself.

psssst, I'm on the exec board for Sakura. I'm certainly not going to seriously dis my own con. =P

Animeman73 · « **Reply #469 on:** January 07, 2010, 04:15:03 pm »

Sorry I, Jon didn't realize you were joking, my bad! Friends?

Dubaby · « **Reply #470 on:** January 07, 2010, 04:34:13 pm »

Quote from: I, Jon on January 07, 2010, 09:44:21 am

I don't know why any of you would go to this terrible convention =P

Oh yeah, all the amazing cosplays and wicked panels just totally ruin the whole thing. =P

Bresslol · « **Reply #471 on:** January 07, 2010, 05:37:02 pm »

Quote from: Animeman73 on January 07, 2010, 04:15:03 pm

Sorry I, Jon didn't realize you were joking, my bad! Friends?

BEST BROS 4 LIFE!

Animeman73 · « **Reply #472 on:** January 07, 2010, 06:07:03 pm »

I, Jon you're a gentleman and a scholar. And I thank you.

Bresslol · « **Reply #473 on:** January 15, 2010, 01:53:37 pm »

Shameless con promotion:

Sakura-Con is still looking for panels! If you have an idea that has been successful at Kumori, bring it up to Sakura-Con!

Our panels form is located at: http://www.sakuracon.org/programming/panel_form.php

TanisNikana · « **Reply #474 on:** January 15, 2010, 02:08:26 pm »

Hey Bressler, should I staff for Sakura or not? And if so, what should I do?

The Cow · « **Reply #475 on:** January 15, 2010, 02:33:52 pm »

the cow wishes he could staff saku con... or at least insure bressler doesn't end up in a wheelchair again. unfortunately the cow is inexperienced much like the preverbial cheese.

Syd-chan · « **Reply #476 on:** January 17, 2010, 04:45:37 pm »

I pre-reg'd yesterday. Got a room at the Red Lion and working on getting some money to finish Shippuden Temari and pay the hotel. XD Expensive, expensive. Thank goodness for roomies.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #477 on:** January 17, 2010, 05:07:25 pm »

I can't wait till I get my tax return. That will probably be my hotel money there XD

Kurokaizoku · « **Reply #478 on:** January 17, 2010, 05:15:32 pm »

Missed the meeting today

couldnt make it up. Next meeting for sure. Possibly signing up for staff. What will I do? No freaking clue...

tofutakeout · « **Reply #479 on:** January 18, 2010, 01:56:09 pm »

So we have a skit for s-con completely written out. We just need to record it and practice it a bit then we'll be good to go. Room is a go, ride is being discussed, and cosplays are being worked on. The only thing that really need's to be done at this point is registration.

Animeman73 · « **Reply #480 on:** January 19, 2010, 06:05:40 pm »

As with Kumoricon 08' and 09' I'll be taking pictures of all the great voice talent and all you great cosplayers for my blog scififantasyanimeman over on Wordpress.com, the exclusive home of all my con pics.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #481 on:** January 19, 2010, 06:20:36 pm »

Ok I spent a few stressful hours last night working out all the details for the hotel and what not and I also found out today that the method the convention is using (booking rooms through a different site then booking them at the hotel) means that at the moment the rooms aren't booked (well they are but the hotels have no record at the moment) until a week or so before the con. I'm not too sure if I like this new system or not.

Also I was kinda curious if what our people are paying is about average. Sadly for the moment we are thinking about parking in the hotel which is raising the cost quite a bit seeing how we will have two cars x.x But each person will be paying about 135, that includes parking and gas.

I guess the question comes down to, does anyone know where cheap parking is that isn't 39 a night x.x

Cyprus · « **Reply #482 on:** January 20, 2010, 07:38:01 am »

Parking in Seattle is always kinda crappy...I always just used the valet at whatever hotel I stay at for con. There are some parking garages a couple blocks from the Sheraton though...I can't for the life of me remember what street they are on but I know that they are cheaper. I spend a lot of time in Seattle because I have friends & family up there...but when I visit I usually just find a spot to park on capitol hill & just bus or walk everywhere lol.

uraharafreak · « **Reply #483 on:** January 20, 2010, 07:18:12 pm »

A couple years ago when I stayed at the Sheraton I parked in their designated parking spaces, but did not use the valet. That put me at about $24 or so a day, which is average for parking in a garage all day. The parking garage is located right across the street from the hotel. Plus if you car pool get all of the passengers to spilt the cost.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #484 on:** January 20, 2010, 08:02:12 pm »

I don't know if they have anything that isn't valet....at least I haven't seen anything. Yeah the cost really isn't too bad....its about 30 per person.

superjaz · « **Reply #485 on:** January 20, 2010, 08:32:40 pm »

i was really lucky the year i went, i rode up with a friend and was staff for publicity =cheap and up close to the guests i waned to see

princessmoon · « **Reply #486 on:** January 20, 2010, 08:43:12 pm »

We're at a hotel about 5 blocks (?) away.. and we're just gonna leave our car @ that hotel and walk to the convention. THAT's gonna be an adventure all on it's own!

Sutie · « **Reply #487 on:** January 20, 2010, 11:16:22 pm »

Parking was 25 at the hotel I stayed at last year. They are upping it to 30 this year. That's at the Roosevelt. I've had no problems with them and they were easy to handel while booking this year's.

KogaRyu · « **Reply #488 on:** January 21, 2010, 12:05:37 am »

Quote from: princessmoon on January 20, 2010, 08:43:12 pm

We're at a hotel about 5 blocks (?) away.. and we're just gonna leave our car @ that hotel and walk to the convention. THAT's gonna be an adventure all on it's own!

Nah. Seattle is real easy to navigate.

Cyprus · « **Reply #489 on:** January 21, 2010, 06:32:11 am »

Quote from: KogaRyu on January 21, 2010, 12:05:37 am

Quote from: princessmoon on January 20, 2010, 08:43:12 pm
We're at a hotel about 5 blocks (?) away.. and we're just gonna leave our car @ that hotel and walk to the convention. THAT's gonna be an adventure all on it's own!

Nah. Seattle is real easy to navigate.

I agree, you shouldn't have any issues...you will learn how to get everywhere you want in downtown Seattle in a very short time^^

princessmoon · « **Reply #490 on:** January 21, 2010, 03:36:49 pm »

I was actually referring to walking around in cosplay as the adventure...not so much getting lost... haha

I've been to Seattle a few times, so I know generally where things are.

Cyprus · « **Reply #491 on:** January 21, 2010, 10:11:21 pm »

I can't wait...I love that city so much lol. A lot of my favorite places to eat, drink, & generally just hang out, are all there...not to mention 2 of my best friends for years both moved up there so I get to see them. It's a non-stop adventure for me up there^^

DancingTofu · « **Reply #492 on:** January 23, 2010, 03:35:44 am »

My biggest issue with Sakuracon (and it's not even an issue with the con) is the lack of 24-hour (in particular, 3am) food options. Last year I got out of a dance tired, hungry, and sore and couldn't do anything about any of those three problems until staff preservation opened three hours later. The lack of night life really kills Seattle for me. My hours of operation are 3pm to 6am, so it's not really my kind of city, but other than that it's alright.

KogaRyu · « **Reply #493 on:** January 23, 2010, 04:04:39 am »

Quote from: DancingTofu on January 23, 2010, 03:35:44 am

My biggest issue with Sakuracon (and it's not even an issue with the con) is the lack of 24-hour (in particular, 3am) food options. Last year I got out of a dance tired, hungry, and sore and couldn't do anything about any of those three problems until staff preservation opened three hours later. The lack of night life really kills Seattle for me. My hours of operation are 3pm to 6am, so it's not really my kind of city, but other than that it's alright.

Last year we had Pizza delivered to our room every night at about 2:30 3:00 AM. There are a number of pizza places open till 3:00am on the weekends.

plus-one · « **Reply #494 on:** January 23, 2010, 01:00:47 pm »

My only issue with going would be getting time off from work and school..
...oh yea, and money.. XD

Cyprus · « **Reply #495 on:** January 23, 2010, 01:55:49 pm »

Dick's Burger is open late...also there is an awsome pizza joint up on capitol hill that I can't remember the name of, but they are awsome & open late.

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #496 on:** January 23, 2010, 03:21:39 pm »

Quote from: Cyprus on January 23, 2010, 01:55:49 pm

Dick's Burger is open late...also there is an awsome pizza joint up on capitol hill that I can't remember the name of, but they are awsome & open late.

We are going to this pizza place one night

Animeman73 · « **Reply #497 on:** January 23, 2010, 05:10:04 pm »

Cyprus, looking forward to seeing you at the con and I'm currenntly working on getting the days off from work I need. Fortunately since I'm one of my workp[lace's more reliable employees I can get what I need.

JeffT · « **Reply #498 on:** January 23, 2010, 05:14:20 pm »

Quote from: DancingTofu on January 23, 2010, 03:35:44 am

My biggest issue with Sakuracon (and it's not even an issue with the con) is the lack of 24-hour (in particular, 3am) food options. Last year I got out of a dance tired, hungry, and sore and couldn't do anything about any of those three problems until staff preservation opened three hours later. The lack of night life really kills Seattle for me. My hours of operation are 3pm to 6am, so it's not really my kind of city, but other than that it's alright.

If you head up Pike to about a block beyond the Homewood Suites, the McMenamins Six Arms is open until 2am. If you trek all the way to Broadway and go north on it half a block, Pita Pit is open until 3am. I know, a bit of a walk, but it's something.

Bresslol · « **Reply #499 on:** January 24, 2010, 06:48:48 am »

PROTIP: Stock your hotel room (and/or backpack) with food items too. Helps in a pinch.

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Author Topic: Sakuracon? (Read 233700 times)