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Post by Tournament Master on Jul 6, 2021 14:31:24 GMT -5
And although I have cut back my beer drinking alot, I do make exceptions on vacation (I had some beers in Atlantic City last month for example and I plan to have some beers when I am on my 10-day trip this month) and I would have to try some of those Milwaukee beers I hear so much about. Just know that if you find a beer called Milwaulkee's Best, the name of the beer is a complete lie. |
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Post by malicelover on Jul 6, 2021 14:32:43 GMT -5
There are actually some pretty decent beers out of the Nortthlands, Madison, and Milwaukee.
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Post by malicelover on Jul 6, 2021 14:33:21 GMT -5
And although I have cut back my beer drinking alot, I do make exceptions on vacation (I had some beers in Atlantic City last month for example and I plan to have some beers when I am on my 10-day trip this month) and I would have to try some of those Milwaukee beers I hear so much about. Just know that if you find a beer called Milwaulkee's Best, the name of the beer is a complete lie. I concur with this 1,000% |
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Post by MHardcore on Jul 6, 2021 15:13:51 GMT -5
I think one of two things is happening here. 1 - Galacticon doesn't have a HOME anymore and goes to places people can't or won't, I understand not wanting to go to Philly. 😉 There's no nostalgia anymore, I realize it CAN'T be like it was in the 90s... sadly... or can it..? 2 - Virtual is killing the in-person con. I realize it allows people to attend that can't and that's is important for the game and it's growth. People that would NORMALLY attend are now doing it virtually and that's what hurts the in-person attendance. There's a third option, I believe it's a combination of both. I guess what I'm asking is should in-person Galacticon even continue? Me, personally I'm looking forward to the road trip with my son and the personal interaction with fellow promoters/FRIENDS and the complete and utter destruction of DKII...! It's a weird thing I know this year I wanted to do something with my wife since last real vacation we took was when we got married in Mexico the October before Covid lol. I'm really bummed I'm not going in person especially since I'm a big fan of MLW and have always wanted go to Philly. But going off your #1 point, I want to be able to support your push here for a HOME location and would suggest something like Jamestown but I only made it to three cons when I lived less than 2 hours away (one of my top five regrets in my life is not going to more cons). I really like the virtual cons because I know I wont be there all weekend but with the schedule I can see what events I really wanna go to and plan around but I also agree with KB. One of the reasons the wife and I got so addicted to Dungeons & Dragons is going to and playing different conventions with our characters. The three cons I have been to in person were a blast. I'm hoping I can go to the chicago one in person but who knows what will happen between then and now. In conclusion, I think in person should continue but perhaps a HOME might be a good thing. If Jamestown ever becomes home, I’ll be at all of them. |
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Post by malicelover on Jul 6, 2021 15:21:10 GMT -5
Vegas, you would of course be welcome to stay at my place in WI for as little or as much as needed. I live almost smack in the center - 2 hours from Madison, 3 from Milwaukee, 90 minutes from Green Bay, 3.5 hours from Minneapolis. Shoot, we could even carpool to Iowa next year. That is very generous of you, I will have to see how things play out next year. If I go to Wisconsin, I have to see The Crusher statue, Miller Park, and Lambeau Field. And although I have cut back my beer drinking alot, I do make exceptions on vacation (I had some beers in Atlantic City last month for example and I plan to have some beers when I am on my 10-day trip this month) and I would have to try some of those Milwaukee beers I hear so much about. Zeke, I expect to grab a beer with you at some point between Thursday and Saturday at Waterloo! Barry |
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Post by TTX on Jul 6, 2021 15:44:39 GMT -5
Well with Tom not living there and Sheldon House not a thing, not sure Jamestown would be a great home anymore despite all the nostalgia. Also a pain for hotels and the lack of things to do Saturday night (though longer Saturday con hours would fill that void)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2021 16:08:53 GMT -5
Well with Tom not living there and Sheldon House not a thing, not sure Jamestown would be a great home anymore despite all the nostalgia. Also a pain for hotels and the lack of things to do Saturday night (though longer Saturday con hours would fill that void) There's an old saying, im sure everyone is familiar with, you can't go home again. Nothing says we can't find a new one. I never said the home should be back in Jamestown per say. My "or could we?" Was meant to be or could we once again find a HOME for Galacticon. By hearing all the chatter on the board of the people going next your to Chicago tells me it should be in the Midwest. |
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Post by malicelover on Jul 6, 2021 16:47:17 GMT -5
Well with Tom not living there and Sheldon House not a thing, not sure Jamestown would be a great home anymore despite all the nostalgia. Also a pain for hotels and the lack of things to do Saturday night (though longer Saturday con hours would fill that void) There's an old saying, im sure everyone is familiar with, you can't go home again. Nothing says we can't find a new one. I never said the home should be back in Jamestown per say. My "or could we?" Was meant to be or could we once again find a HOME for Galacticon. By hearing all the chatter on the board of the people going next your to Chicago tells me it should be in the Midwest. @kevinb , I think it is more due to the number of flights and major airports into Chicago. Having been someone who has lived in may locations (Seattle for five years, in Ohio about 1.75 hour outside of Detroit for the first 18 years of my life; Indiana about 60 minutes north of Indianapolis, and Chicago for a year and a half) I can say with certainty the easiest airport to fly into and out of with the most number of direct flights, is Chicago. Does that necessarily mean it should be the Galacticon home -no - but you'd have absolutely zero complaints from me if it was held there every year, as it would only be about a 4 hour drive for me, and it would allow folks from the East Coast and the Western 1/3 of the U.S. (thinking West Coast, and Southwest) easy access both in number of flights and cheapness of those flights as well. Not sure what locations they are thinking about locking down in the Chi, but when you couple it with the burbs as well, the possibilities are literally endless. |
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Post by ajcostello on Jul 6, 2021 16:49:14 GMT -5
I'd consider going in person but right now I'm not thrilled about dealing with all that comes with that, unfortunately.
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Post by malicelover on Jul 6, 2021 16:51:33 GMT -5
I'd consider going in person but right now I'm not thrilled about dealing with all that comes with that, unfortunately. My wife and I's first trip out of state since like August of 2019 is going to be in a week from Thursday to Waterloo. I hear you all the way in that - the idea of flying right now ... not something I want to think too much about. This is a great first test or us. Hopefully the Lamda and Delta variants aren't causing too many issues by that point ... |
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