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Tim Broderick · Post by **Tim Broderick** » Mon Nov 27, 2000 3:26 am

Thought I'd break this out to its own thread...I'll volunteer to kind of coordinate any effort to attend the Summer, 2001 Con here in Chicago. Give me some time and I'll put up a page at Odd Jobs. In the meantime, if everyone interested would post here, I'll start making a list. First off, here's the contract language I was looking for before:"For the fee, the guest receives a guest badge for himself along with a weekend pass for a friend or spouse/significant other. Also the guest receives access to our Hospitality Room. This is for the guest only and does not give access to the guests friend or spouse. The space rented is intended for one guest only. If you purchase one 6' table that table is for you alone. There is no sharing of table space allowed, each creator must register and purchase his/her own space.Remember to include a signed guest contract with your payment. Samples of your work must be included to receive guest status. "Pretty much rules out sharing a table. However, there are other options. I know I'm still going to get a table. I think JoBeth.net will too. Anyone who gets tables can ask to be put next to other specific guests. I don't think a dealer table makes sense. It's way more expensive than Artist's Alley, and comes with only two guest passes. I''ve emailed the Keenspot folks to see if they're interested, but they may not be ready to do this in Chicago yet. Actually, it's probably a better idea for them to try this in San Diego and gauge the response. San Diego is closer for them, thus saving airfare and hotel costs. But we'll see.There are other options. Buying a pass for all weekend and using my table for a base. Or if you're really strapped for cash, you can volunteer for a four-hour period and get free admission.But let's start with a list of people interested. I can reserve a block of rooms depending on the number who want to attend. I'd suggest three to a room, that way costs get spread out and if someone backs out, one person is still not stuck for the bill. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Who wants to come to Chicago this summer? Post your name and email address.------------------
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Screwball McGoo [gDC] · Mon Nov 27, 2000 4:59 am

I'm interested but I need to see the website first. Can you post the link?------------------
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Tim Broderick · Post by **Tim Broderick** » Mon Nov 27, 2000 5:06 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Screwball McGoo [gDC]:
I'm interested but I need to see the website first. Can you post the link?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>There's nothing up yet for the 2001 convention, but there are contracts and info for the convention from last month at <A HREF="http://www.motorcityconventions.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.motorcityconventions.com/</A> I figure that the summer con is more expensive than the winter one, but the contract details will probably be the same.------------------
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Rtist54 · Post by **Rtist54** » Mon Nov 27, 2000 5:15 am

You can count me in, Tim. I'll have the money to do whatever. It doesn't cost that much.Paul Roustan
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Seven3 · Post by **Seven3** » Mon Nov 27, 2000 11:57 am

So no chance of a 'Space table then? It's a shame as a lot of good comics come from out-of-the-way places. At the very least could you mention that there's more of us back here?------------------
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Tim Broderick · Post by **Tim Broderick** » Tue Nov 28, 2000 7:53 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Seven3:
So no chance of a 'Space table then? It's a shame as a lot of good comics come from out-of-the-way places. At the very least could you mention that there's more of us back here?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I think we could come up with a general Keenspace/Spot handout. Maybe there's an official one out there.------------------
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Screwball McGoo [gDC] · Wed Nov 29, 2000 1:04 am

Essentially my concern revolves around dates and fees. Keep me in touch at screwballmcgoo@screwballmcgoo.net------------------
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John T · Post by **John T** » Wed Nov 29, 2000 4:27 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tim Broderick:
I've emailed the Keenspot folks to see if they're interested, but they may not be ready to do this in Chicago yet. Actually, it's probably a better idea for them to try this in San Diego and gauge the response. San Diego is closer for them, thus saving airfare and hotel costs. But we'll see.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Keenspot has been planning to have a booth at San Diego for quite a while now. It's gonna be a blast. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin.gif">------------------
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BJ · Post by BJ » Wed Nov 29, 2000 5:27 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Tim Broderick:
 I know I'm still going to get a table. I think JoBeth.net will too. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>We will? What's Shannon been saying?!Actually, Joey and I were going to the Chicago Con back in '95, and over the years we watched it degenerate. Shannon was with us one year. Ever since Wizard took over, the big companies have gotten more space and exposure, and the indies have gotten less space and no exposure. Haven't been there for a while, and I don't really miss it.I hate to be a wet blanket, but the con scene gets more and more depressing each year; maybe I'm getting old. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/frown.gif"> I hear San Diego is still pretty cool tho'. Fight the good fight, John!

John T · Post by **John T** » Wed Nov 29, 2000 7:41 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by BJ:
I hear San Diego is still pretty cool tho'. Fight the good fight, John!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Can do. But man, you're kinda depressing, ya old fart. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">------------------
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EteRock · Post by **EteRock** » Thu Nov 30, 2000 1:05 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by John T:
 Keenspot has been planning to have a booth at San Diego for quite a while now. It's gonna be a blast. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/biggrin ... QUOTE>I hope it is I'm planning on going------------------
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Screwball McGoo [gDC] · Thu Nov 30, 2000 4:14 am

This would be the May 18-20 event listed on the page, right?------------------
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Jackiesfridge · Post by **Jackiesfridge** » Thu Nov 30, 2000 5:20 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by BJ:
 We will? What's Shannon been saying?!Actually, Joey and I were going to the Chicago Con back in '95, and over the years we watched it degenerate. Shannon was with us one year. Ever since Wizard took over, the big companies have gotten more space and exposure, and the indies have gotten less space and no exposure. Haven't been there for a while, and I don't really miss it.I hate to be a wet blanket, but the con scene gets more and more depressing each year; maybe I'm getting old. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/frown.gif"> I hear San Diego is still pretty cool tho'. Fight the good fight, John!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>See, this is why it's a bad thing for BJ & Joey to live so far away from me. I think they should come and move into my house. You guys can sleep in the baby's room - honest, she doesn't cry THAT much. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">Anyway, Tim, if nothing else I'll be there to represent JoBeth.net!...and I'll try to convince Joey & BJ that it'll be fun and get them to come too, if nothing else, then to meet the other 'Spacers.------------------
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Tim Broderick · Post by **Tim Broderick** » Thu Nov 30, 2000 7:07 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Screwball McGoo [gDC]:
This would be the May 18-20 event listed on the page, right?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Nope. That's for Detroit. They haven't even announced the Summer Chicago event yet. This past summer, it was around July/August.------------------
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Tim Broderick · Post by **Tim Broderick** » Thu Nov 30, 2000 10:58 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jackiesfridge:

Anyway, Tim, if nothing else I'll be there to represent JoBeth.net!...and I'll try to convince Joey & BJ that it'll be fun and get them to come too, if nothing else, then to meet the other 'Spacers.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Wups! Sorry, didn't mean to assume anything. For that matter, I'm definitely applying for a table but that doesn't mean Wizard will accept me. It'd be great to meet anyone who comes to Chicago, even better to have a table next to someone you know.
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