Katsucon 2007

[Michaelangelo]

Finally adding this, should of added it before but was waiting to see the guest list.  

TMNT Guest:
Mike Sinterniklaas

Fans Going:
Michaelangelo
Crittle *Reg*
MistyJazlynn
Absaraka

Location:
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, DC

Pre-Reg. Rates:   $45 by Dec 31
At-Door Rates:   $50 weekend; $25 Fri; $35 Sat; $20 Sun

Check out the TMNT-L reviews of Katsucon 2005 and Katsucon 2006

For more info check out the Offical Katsucon Website

[CriticalCrittles]

So totaly there and you know it!

I'll let you know when I've bought my tickets, should be soon!

Go Team.....turtles! *snickers*

[Absaraka]

DC?!  You can DEFINITELY pencil me in, that's just down the Metro from me.

Sadly, my beloved Capitals will be on the road, so you won't get a chance to share the excitement.

I can even play tour guide to some extent, if needed.

Raka

[Absaraka]

OK, I've done a little bit of preliminary sniffing around for you folks coming in from out of town.  

Here's a link to Metro, the District's transit outfit.  It's got a map of the rail system, so you can follow along.

The Omni is right on the Red Line, at Woodley Park/Zoo/Adams-Morgan.  Near Farragut-North is Cafe Asia, which is terrific Asian fusion chow, and one of my favorite haunts.  The Hard Rock Cafe is a few blocks away from Metro Center.

Good local film joints: for sheer number of screens, Hoffman Center 22 has you covered.  It's right off Eisenhower Avenue on the Yellow Line, so it's a bit of a hike from Woodley Park.  Near Silver Spring is The Majestic 20 for Hollywood fare, and the AFI Silver for art-house, indie, foreign, and historic films.

Katsuconners, if you've got questions about the DC area, ASK ME.  I LIVE here, for crying out loud.  I'm not about to try to play host to everyone here who comes to the event, but I can't in good conscience let you guys come in here and not know what's good to eat/see/do away from the con.

Raka

[Michaelangelo]

Hey everyone,

I was just about to pre-reg for Katsucon to save that extra $5 for the weekend, and saw that they got a group thing.  

Do you belong to an Anime Club? Or do you just have a large group of friends who are really into anime, video games or Cosplay? Either way, if you've got a group of at least ten (10) people who are interested in attending Katsucon 13, you can get an additional $5 off the regular pre-registration fee (bringing the cost down to $40 per-person) by pre-registering as a group. All that you need to do is print the Katsucon 13 Group Pre-Registration Form, and follow the directions on the form. Group pre-registration forms must be received by December 30, 2005. If you have any questions regarding group pre-registration, please contact Katsucon Pre-registrationKatsucon Pre-registration.

Now my question is, do I pre reg now, and only save $5... or do we have a group of us that is big enough to save $10 for each of us?  Right now I see 4 names, is there another 6 members out there or is any member that is already listed bringing friends that would like to be a part of this savings?

[Absaraka]

An update:

I've changed positions at the hospital, and I'm now working in an office where I may have to work odd hours here and there.  This should work out to my benefit: I may be able to pull a few odd hours earlier in the week and thereby free up the entire weekend, but that is a GUESS.  I haven't started at my new office--won't until January 2nd--but from the interview, it does sound like they might be a bit flexible in the scheduling.

Bottom line is that I'll be there for all I can, but I MIGHT have to duck out and head to the office if I can't arrange the time away.  Don't question-mark me yet, but stay tuned for an update, hopefully sometime next week.

I'm still available for local insights/advance scouting, if any attendees want to ask.

One other quick word of caution on Metro.  The subway uses both paper farecards and reloadable plastic cards.  There has been talk in the local press that they might make it more expensive to use the paper cards over the plastic ones.  That's preliminary, and I don't think they'd be able to implement it by February.  (I'll definitely post here if they do.)  Bottom line is that those of you who might want to ride on the subway, keep an eye on this thread, and be prepared for some confusion if that system does get implemented.

Raka

[Absaraka]

One other quick word of caution on Metro.  The subway uses both paper farecards and reloadable plastic cards.  There has been talk in the local press that they might make it more expensive to use the paper cards over the plastic ones.  That's preliminary, and I don't think they'd be able to implement it by February.  (I'll definitely post here if they do.)  Bottom line is that those of you who might want to ride on the subway, keep an eye on this thread, and be prepared for some confusion if that system does get implemented.

OK, a bit of detective work needed for this, and apologies for the double post, but: no harm, no foul.  Those changes will not go into effect until July at the soonest, and that's assuming they even get approved.  So for this February, paper or plastic, it won't matter.  Apologies for any angst among the three of you who are actually coming to town for this...

Raka

[Kazari]

Hopefully if my friend Daylyn goes or my bro's friend Alex goes  then I may go to this one too since I can get there in 4 hours. Hopeuflly if I do go, I'll be cosplaying as Shino from Naruto! I got the costume,  Ijust need the wig and glasses

[MistyJazlynn]

*SQUEALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* He must like Washington, D.C.  ^-^ OH! I can't WAIT to go. And this time I won't be so sick like last year. *pounces everywhere!!!!* *pounce!* *pounce!* I have a TMNT lunchbox that Mike can sign. Since he signed my TMNT kite last year. Oh. I should take my TMNT glider so he can sign that 2. I should take my mutation Leonardo so he can sign on the back of his shell. hehehe.


Knowing me, I'll be dressing up like Cassidy from Pokemon. Minus Butch. oh well

Misty

Eliza Doolittle: The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated.  ^-^  -= My Fair Lady =-

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I can't wait till next week. ^-^


Misty

[Absaraka]

Word of caution for those coming up to DC from further south.

Unless the forecast changes, it is going to be FRIGID in DC that weekend.  Dress VERY warmly, and be prepared for the possibility of winter weather.  Fortunately, the Metro stop near the hotel is underground, so if we need to get away from the hotel for a bit, at least we won't be freezing our shells off waiting for the train.  If you're driving into town, be VERY cautious: most Washingtonians don't know how to drive in the winter.  Also, parking downtown is generally a nightmare no matter where you go, and traffic patterns are VERY confusing if you're not familiar with the city.  I strongly recommend sticking to the Metro if you're going to be staying downtown: parking is scarce and expensive, and it is very easy to get lost.  And, honestly, there are some sections of DC that you really do not want to get lost in.

Raka
(Your friendly DC tour guide...)

[MistyJazlynn]

Don't worry about me, Absaraka. I know about cold weather and walkin in it. Last year, Ives and I walked to Tenley Metro Center. Ives knows about the cold. She's further North of me. But I'll definetly bundle up. We'll prolly take the Metro bus to the Tenley Metro Center cause my mom's gonna be in Seattle on through 11th - 16th. Arista won't be able to make to the KatSucon. Her boss won't let her take leave from work. Go fig. At least she tried. Why park when there's the metro bus/sub. We're still going. This winter can't keep this Turtle away from the katsucon. I'm hoping to show off my hand drawn art this year in the artists room. I also have a handpainted picture of ocean splashing up on the rocks with the sun shining. haha oops.. that part should've been in the art topic.




Misty


Cassidy and Butch 4ever

[Kazari]

Sadly I am hitting bad luck this year with my trips. I can't go to Katsu My friend Daylyn can't take the time off and my bro's friend can't go so I can't go alone. I was looking forward to cosplaying as Shino *pouts* Oh well.

[MistyJazlynn]

Aww geeze. Sorry to hear, Kaz.



Misty

[CriticalCrittles]

Aww, I'll miss ya Kaz  

[MistyJazlynn]

I can't wait to see you again, Critical. I hope I can stay well this year. Dress warm when you come to DC. I'm kinda concerned about this winter weather.



Misty

[Michaelangelo]

Man I wish I could of pre reg for this one, $50.. ouch... just looked at that.

Any how it's coming up this next weekend.  Everyone ready for it?  Anyone else look at the Schedule?

Mike panel isn't till 10pm on Saturday!  I find that a tad bit annoying since I'm not staying at the convention center.  I enjoyed when he had a morning panel last year and got to show TMNT during the panel

[MistyJazlynn]

There's still registration at the door like last year. 10pm next Saturday?! That is annoyin. ^-^;  $50 for registration? o.O I'm still goin.




Misty

[Kazari]

Yeah that's way too expensive though I lost $45 on my pre reg ticket for NYCC lol. I couldn't do the Mike panel anyways but since I wa splanning on cosplayin at Katsucon, the panels didn't matter to me anyways LOL. Oh well! Maybe July!

[AristaNiara]

I was planning on going but unfortunately, my boss wouldn't let me get off for this weekend.  *sighs* Go figure.

[Absaraka]

See, now this is why I think they were less than smart to schedule a con in DC in February.

Washington and surrounding areas are currently under a winter storm watch until Wednesday morning.  As of 9:16 PM EST Sunday night, it's still too early to tell what kind of precip we're going to get, and how much of it will accumulate.  At least, that's the official line from the National Weather Service.  However, early estimates from AccuWeather say we might have half a foot of the white stuff on the ground in DC by Wednesday.  If you're driving in, be ultra-cautious: even a few flakes in the air make for deadly traffic in DC.  Half a foot of snow, and you might as well be playing bumper cars.  

Those flying in, keep an eye on your carrier's website, and call ahead to make sure your flight is still on.  

Once in DC, be prepared to deal with accumulated snow and ice, as we won't get above freezing until Saturday if the current forecast is to be believed.  Once this comes down, it's likely to stay until after the con is over.  Watch your footwear: it's likely to be slick on the sidewalks, and you do not want to take a tumble on the ice because you're wearing shoes with no grip.  I've said it before, and I'll say it again: dress warmly, folks.  The closest hospital that I know of is at George Washington University, and that's a bit of a hassle on the Metro, so please...try not to get frostbite?

Now, then: who's planning on what as far as meals go?  What am I looking for--Hard Rock Cafe?  Asian?  Italian?  Upscale?  Downscale?  Downtown?  'Burbs?  You've got a local to guide you, folks.  Use that.

I will PM the listed attendees with my cell number so you can call me and set up a meeting time and place.  See you guys Friday night.

Raka

[Michaelangelo]

Well this is just around the corner now.  Heh I hope it's worth all this freakin snow I'm facing.  It's really bad outside, good thing I'm staying put here at SevenAngelo's house for today.  The bottom of my car is already covered in snow.  And it's still snowing.  Can't say I look forward to going outside with it like this.   I hate the cold esp with how my arm reacts to it.

My arm hasn't been happy with me, I had a rough night last night tossing and turning because of it.  Hopefully I can take a hot bath today, and I'm going to work harder at keeping myself warm when I leave tomorrow.  I REALLY don't like the idea of going outside in this, it looks really bad outside.

How's everyone else doing with the weather for this weekend?

[Kazari]

Oh no!! I hope your arm will be okay unlike last year Hang in there! I'll see you next weekend! *hugs* As soon as I get to NJ Next Thursday, I'll give you a call!

[MistyJazlynn]

Hard Rock cafe is a little um..... pricey

See, now this is why I think they were less than smart to schedule a con in DC in February.

Washington and surrounding areas are currently under a winter storm watch until Wednesday morning.  As of 9:16 PM EST Sunday night, it's still too early to tell what kind of precip we're going to get, and how much of it will accumulate.  At least, that's the official line from the National Weather Service.  However, early estimates from AccuWeather say we might have half a foot of the white stuff on the ground in DC by Wednesday.  If you're driving in, be ultra-cautious: even a few flakes in the air make for deadly traffic in DC.  Half a foot of snow, and you might as well be playing bumper cars.  

Those flying in, keep an eye on your carrier's website, and call ahead to make sure your flight is still on.  

Once in DC, be prepared to deal with accumulated snow and ice, as we won't get above freezing until Saturday if the current forecast is to be believed.  Once this comes down, it's likely to stay until after the con is over.  Watch your footwear: it's likely to be slick on the sidewalks, and you do not want to take a tumble on the ice because you're wearing shoes with no grip.  I've said it before, and I'll say it again: dress warmly, folks.  The closest hospital that I know of is at George Washington University, and that's a bit of a hassle on the Metro, so please...try not to get frostbite?

Now, then: who's planning on what as far as meals go?  What am I looking for--Hard Rock Cafe?  Asian?  Italian?  Upscale?  Downscale?  Downtown?  'Burbs?  You've got a local to guide you, folks.  Use that.

I will PM the listed attendees with my cell number so you can call me and set up a meeting time and place.  See you guys Friday night.

Raka

[Michaelangelo]

I'm not planning to go out and do anything food wise.  I gotta do this trip on the cheap, so eating in is better than going out for food.

[Absaraka]

Good grief, Mikey--you can be cheap at home, for crying out loud.  You're on the road in one of the best international food hotspots in the US.  Live a little.    You wouldn't want to make me feel like Ebeneezer Scrooge in my own hometown, would you?  

Raka

[Michaelangelo]

Sorry you can only live a little, if you got money to.  I'm not traveling to eat, I'm traveling to meet up with friends and guest.   So spending $50 to get to a convention for a weekend is as much living a little as I plan to do while in D.C.

I left my house with less than $100 for gas/food.  I don't have money to go out to eat!  If I had money, than I MIGHT think about "Living a little"  

[CriticalCrittles]

Much laundry to do today, packing and saying goodbye to my rp/interweb friends and so on...toady's gonna be so busy, I'm glad they gave me off work lol XD Can't wait to see everyone who's going Friday! See ya there! Oh, hope you got my PM with the addy Ivey!

[CriticalCrittles]

Event starts tomorrow, can't wait! See everyone there!

[IveyAngelo]

Here and waiting

[Absaraka]

I'll be coming straight down from the office Friday night.  I won't be attending the con itself on Friday: a full day at the office is going to be tiring, and what little time I'll have at the con won't be worth the price of admission.

You guys have my cell number.  PLEASE get in touch with me after 4 on Friday so we can meet up.  I'm not hauling shell all the way over to Van Ness on Friday if no one's going to meet me there.  I'll be there Saturday, but Friday night is on the table until I know where and when to meet you guys.  I'm like that...

Raka

[IveyAngelo]

I don't know what all is going down, but I do know I have some stuff to do after the con today for my sister.  Running her around and stuff, but I do know that if I'm paying $50 for the weekend, I want to do as much as I can at the convention.  I can't call till after 7pm, because of minutes on my phone.  Unless I use a pay phone.  Which I could do since I have plenty of coins.

We're heading over to the convention early so Miki can put some art into the Art Auction at the convention