NORTH CAROLINA BIG DAMN MOVIE PREMIERE PARTY UPDATE!!!!! by Static

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I'm going to attempt to work it out so that Browncoats who attend the Raleigh premiere get some free or discounted tix to the Renaissance Festival.

Oh, Static, if you could do that, I would be such a happy camper. I was planning on going anyway, but add Rennfaire to the mix, I don't know if I can stand that much shiny-ness in a single weekend!!

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Thursday, June 2, 2005 7:50 AM

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Originally posted by mai:
Like I said as long as the hotel is half-way decent and inexpensive I'm not picky. Best Western looks like the best bet room rate wise. Unless someone else has found somethng that I haven't yet. If enough people are interested in staying there I'd be willing to contact the hotel and ask about a shuttle service. Maybe we can get some kind of group room block discount? I'm not sure how many are planning on attending from out of town, but let me know I can give them a rough estimate of potential guests and see what they can do.

Mai-both Ath and I are planning to go. And we'll need hotel rooms. So, I propose: 1) we find out about group rates at Best Western (do you feel up to doing this? If not, I can) 2) We find out who's going to stay there and consider doubling up rooms (or even tripling if people don't mind crashing on the floor) to further save money (though I'm proposing that it stay non-co-ed for the sake of decency) and 3) we carpool to the theater and/or Renn Faire.
It's not like we're going to get much sleep anyway.

What do you think? What about the rest of you?

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Saturday, June 4, 2005 9:04 PM

I'm trying to find out about group rates, but there not giving me much info to go without having an exact number which i obviously don't have yet, so I'm asking anyon and everyone here who thinks they might go to let me know so i can at least have a general idea. i think it's a great idea to shares rooms and save money, but of course and trying to get it planned out ahead of time, so there's that much less confusion.

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Saturday, June 4, 2005 9:24 PM

MONTANAGIRL

Okay, as I told Mai, I'm just going to bite the bullet, say I'm coming, and figure out the funds later.

I am totally willing to share a room. I only ask that we carpool or something when we go anywhere, because all the trees make me claustrophobic and I have no sense of direction when I can't see a minimum of 10 miles.

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Sunday, June 5, 2005 6:26 AM

THEREALME

I will find a way to come as well. Too many of my clubhouse friends will be there for me to miss it. Not as sure about the Ren Faire, though.

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Sunday, June 5, 2005 6:37 AM

*Idly ponders his vacation schedule.*

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Sunday, June 5, 2005 2:39 PM

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Sunday, June 5, 2005 3:13 PM

CALLMEATH

I got a van!! Sure, it's 11 years old and the radio doesn't work, but it'll get ya from point A to B. (I hope. 3 months is a long time.) Plus we'll be too busy talking about the movie for music anyway.

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Sunday, June 5, 2005 3:18 PM

CALLMEATH

Hey TWG, any update on those Treehouse shirts? And have I been a part of it long enough to get one?

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Sunday, June 5, 2005 3:24 PM

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Originally posted by CallMeAth:
Hey TWG, any update on those Treehouse shirts?!

As above. Though I totally respect the demands of RL.

OiS2: mebbe I oughta should stay home. TWG, yer drivin' me crazy.

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Sunday, June 5, 2005 4:49 PM

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Originally posted by CallMeAth:
Hey TWG, any update on those Treehouse shirts?!

As above. Though I totally respect the demands of RL.

OiS2: mebbe I oughta should stay home. TWG, yer drivin' me crazy.

I am working on the design..shortly...promise we'll have enough time before the NCBDMPP.

And Cozen...I live to drive people crazy.

Though I suspect it's not quite the same kind of crazy, is it? I've been told that picture has helped people in need...I don't particularly care to know the need.

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Monday, June 6, 2005 6:39 AM

CALLMEATH

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Originally posted by thatweirdgirl:

I am working on the design..shortly...promise we'll have enough time before the NCBDMPP.

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At your leasure, dear lady.

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Monday, June 6, 2005 8:42 AM

Ok people good news and bad...

First the bad, the don't have any transportation services exexpt the airport shuttles and the good, the REALLY good, both of these have awesomely cheap rates. Maybe one you who lives around that area can give me a better idea of which one is actually closer to the theatre.

Also, if we make group reservations, (though I'm not sure how we'd work out the logistics of payment ) we have up to 30 days before the arrival date to cancel rooms or change the reservation in anyway. Also standard rates aren't that much higher I think they said are as high as $78 so we could save quite a bit if we go this route, anyway onto the info...

There are two Best Western hotels that we could get group rates which are pretty darn cheap. I was informed that the Raleigh Inn and Suites was 6 miles from downtown that has double rooms available @ $64 per night +13% tax they have the following amenities:
Complimentary continental breakfast - includes juice, bread or sweet rolls and coffee
Indoor pool Exercise facility
Weight lifting equipment Interior corridors
Hearing impaired services Air-conditioning
Ice/vending machines Elevator
24-hour front desk Wheelchair accessible
Truck/RV parking Free parking
Business center Meeting facilities
Dataports Photocopy services, 24 hours
Fax services Catering staff
Free high-speed Internet access

There is another hotel called BW Raleigh North which I was told is approx 3.6 miles from downtown. The rates for this one are $66 for Thurs and $61 for Fri and Sat. These are the amenities Manager's reception with complimentary cocktail 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Outdoor pool Multilingual staff (English and Spanish) Guest laundry Safe deposit box Elevator Interior corridors Ice/vending machines Free parking Meeting facilities
Fax services Photocopy services Free high-speed Internet access

We of course aren't limited to the BW, I've found this to be the cheapest. Please everyone let me know what you think and if you have any more/better ideas about how to get this all organized.

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Monday, June 6, 2005 8:47 AM

Important people don't do field work.

Must...assemble...Simon...costume!

Kaylee: "What's so damn important about being proper? It don't mean nothing out here in the black."
Simon: "It means more out here. It's all I have..."

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Monday, June 6, 2005 9:02 AM

Great Job, Mai.

That's very helpful.

Did you find out how soon we have to make a group reservations (I know we have until 30 August to make changes, but is there a deadline to secure our rooms at the group rate?)

Count me in, and since I know both you and Montana girl have mentioned that you wouldn't find sharing a room, I'd be happy to share one with one/both of you.

Also, put Ath down, because he's definitely coming, but he's going to have to find his own roommates.

I can't really tell which Best Western seem the best choice. Maybe Soul or another NC resident could let us know if one's better/closer, etc. than the other.

Also, it seems we should be able to arrange to pick up/drop off anyone that's flying in. There should be enough of us, right? So they don't have to pay for the shuttle service to/from the airport.

Let me know, Mai (and everyone else), if there's anything I can help with. It takes alot of work to coordinate something like this. But it's going to be GREAT!!! Can't wait.

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Monday, June 6, 2005 9:05 AM

Important people don't do field work.

Way to think ahead callmeserenity...I hadn't even thought about getting everyone picked up. Surely we can come up with some kind of schedule between us all...

Though honestly...Can you imagine standing in an airport with signs bearing the names of some of the people from this site?

I can...Sounds like a BLAST!!!

Kaylee: "What's so damn important about being proper? It don't mean nothing out here in the black."
Simon: "It means more out here. It's all I have..."

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Monday, June 6, 2005 12:00 PM

Speaking as an once hotetl employee I've learned that its always best to make group reservations (of course depending on the size)at least one month ahead of time or more. Of course with the BW group change/cancel policy of 30 days before we might have to get in gear by the end of june/1st of july. According to the BW, groups are 10 rooms or more. So, my next question is, since we plan on sharing do we need 10 rooms? More than 10 rooms? I'm guessing there might be a few folks who'd prefer their own room or will be traveling with a significant other and not want to share.

The airport pickup thing is a fantastic idea! If you all can get enough people willing to pick up everyone and drop 'em off that would help with the hassle of the whole shuttle thing. I'd be more than happy to pitch in with some gas money, as I'm sure would anyone else needing a ride.

I have been in contact with a group sales rep and and I am just waiting for him to send me some more info. Hopefully I can tell you all more by tomorrow.

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Monday, June 6, 2005 12:10 PM

Now, I guess the next thing we need to do is get a list of who's coming, if they're driving or flying, and what their room situation is.

Pezzy-On a recent trip to Orlando,I noticed that the Disney people wore Mickey Mouse gloves and help up shiny signs to find their guests. Would it not be fun to be at the airport dressed as BDHs and holding up even shinier signs? I'd do it.

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Monday, June 6, 2005 12:15 PM

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Would it not be fun to be at the airport dressed as BDHs and holding up even shinier signs? I'd do it.

Now that is a brillant idea. Especially if all the people gettin' off the planes were dressed up as well. I'd do it, too.

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Monday, June 6, 2005 3:57 PM

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Originally posted by manwithpez:
Though honestly...Can you imagine standing in an airport with signs bearing the names of some of the people from this site?

Are you volunteering to hold the sign that says, "Welcome That Weird Girl"?

I'll wear my Kaylee-alls if you wear your Simon duds.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 7:28 AM

Well, we got that cleared up. The airport pickup crew will be dressed as BDHs. Now we just need to figure out who we'll be picking up.

And make signs. ")

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 7:33 AM

Important people don't do field work.

Great...Now I have to find some red sunglasses!

Where am I gonna find red sunglasses? Let alone that vest...I already have a black bag...Hmmmm...

A bunch of people dressed funny, bearing signs that say "ThatWeirdGirl" or "Ebonezer"...Nah, we won't get arrested or carted off at all!

Kaylee: "What's so damn important about being proper? It don't mean nothing out here in the black."
Simon: "It means more out here. It's all I have..."

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 7:35 AM

If things go as planned...and they never do...I will be arriving with Ebo.

We hope to meet up in Dallas or some other hub city. I can't wait to page 'Captain Ebo'. it's gonna be so fun.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 7:39 AM

Important people don't do field work.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

"Captain Ebo to the white courtesy phone...Captain Ebo to the white courtesy phone."

I can just see an elderly couple listening to this and saying to each other:

Old Man: Captain Ebo...What kind of name is that for a pilot?

Old Woman: Wonder which plane he flies?

Ebo: Four out of Five gynecologists recommend calling Ebo a girl.

Maybe my imagination really is too far out there...

Kaylee: "What's so damn important about being proper? It don't mean nothing out here in the black."
Simon: "It means more out here. It's all I have..."

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 7:42 AM

STATIC

It is the intent of TheGreyJedi and m'self to be meeting folk at the airport.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 7:59 AM

interesting...when the topic shifts to picking ME up at the airport Static chimes in....interesting.

I'd be okay with hanging out at the airport all day waiting for folks if there's gonna be a lot of us coming in on the same day different times. I've spent many hours in airports. I can handle it. I've only been taken by security once....and that was back in '94...another story to keep Pezzy up at nights.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 10:49 AM

Here's the latest news. I heard back from the group sales rep today. Not too much new info, but at least a guaranteed rate on rooms. Are there any other questions about the hotel that you'd like me to ask the rep?

"I am sending you a update for your request to Raleigh NC 29 Sep 2005 three nights & 15 rooms.

Best Western Raleigh North Hotel is available during this time
Net rates with terms & conditions
1-4 persons per room is $64.00 Plus tax of 12.00%
Complimentary Continental Breakfast included
Individuals call hotel with credit card guarantee by 29 Aug 2005
Individual payment on arrival
Group cancel by 29 Aug 2005
Individual cancel by 4pm hotel time 26 Sep 2005

Rooms are a mixture of nonsmoking & smoking rooms
Hotel does not have any type of shuttle service

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 11:05 AM

That sounds good, Mai.

I think maybe, though, we need to set ourselves a date when we'll nail down exactly how many rooms we'll need. We have to do it before 29 August, obviously, so maybe 2 weeks prior?

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by manwithpez:
Great...Now I have to find some red sunglasses!

Where am I gonna find red sunglasses? Let alone that vest...I already have a black bag...Hmmmm...

Pez-though I hate to say it-try WalMart for the glasses. I was wandering in one recently and they had all kinds of weird glasses. Funky colours and whatnot.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 11:35 AM

THEGREYJEDI

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Originally posted by Static:
It is the intent of TheGreyJedi and m'self to be meeting folk at the airport.

*stirs from his not paying attention*

Whozzawha? Who said my name?

Now the question comes down to whether or not we'll be dressed up come pick-up time. Jayne I can do pretty easy, but my hair is, now and will most definitely be by then, too long to be a good Jayne. Perhaps, instead, a negative of Book? Brown hair, white skin? Hmm...

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 11:42 AM

TGJ-You could always cover up the non-Jayne hair with a Jayne hat.

I vote the one he wears in Jaynetown with the funny flaps.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 11:45 AM

STATIC

I will most-like be in normal clothing since in this day and age, anything that stands out might make for difficult times at the airport.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 1:57 PM

Static-I don't think we'll have problems. We don't have to go through security or anything. And since none of us are stupid enough to try to carry anything that might possibly be conceived as a weapon (RIGHT everybody??), I think we'll be okay.

And besides, have you seen how some people dress? Wearing a brown coat or kaylee-alls is definitely a better fashion choice than what some people clothe themselves in.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 6:41 PM

STATIC

True. It's not like we'll be in Klingon armor or anything.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2005 7:40 PM

THEGREYJEDI

We won't? Damnit!

Hmm. Jayne hat. An intriguing notion. If I could get a tan field jacket and matching hat...or maybe olive...hmm...

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Wednesday, June 8, 2005 8:31 PM

GERTY

Wow! I've been a member here for an hour and already found a premiere party in my neighborhood!

I am now super excited. :)

~Gerty

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Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:04 PM

LISSA

so, due to recent events in the chat...
add me to the list!
oh yeah, ath's my airport man:)

~lissa, spwhore

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Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:18 PM

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Originally posted by lissa:
so, due to recent events in the chat...
add me to the list!

Yeah, me too. For sure. Time is booked. Can't guarantee a second: workin' on that one. Still, a friendly bump would not be amiss.

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Thursday, June 9, 2005 8:18 PM

JADEHAND

I'll likely have gotten the "Browncoat" from Abbyshot by then, but I guess wearing the whole outfit (holster/gun) to pick people up at the airport MIGHT not go over well...........not that I've found sources for that yet.

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Friday, June 10, 2005 12:52 AM

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Originally posted by Gerty:
Wow! I've been a member here for an hour and already found a premiere party in my neighborhood!

I am now super excited. :)

~Gerty

Yeah Gerty! Just throw yourself right in!!

TGJ-I'm sure you'd look SMASHING in an olive field jacket/ matching hat ensemble. ")

lissa-I had a feeling Ath would be able to talk you into coming

Cozen-you gonna bring Molly?

Oooh, parties are so much fun. I have already scored myself Kaylee shoes (the chinese sandals she wears in "Serenity") and an umbrella. It doesn't have the cool swirlies, though. Also I ordered a River shirt from fray101 and it ROCKS (check out her stuff, it's great!!) Now I need to hunt down my own pair of kaylee-alls and I'll be good to go...

Wouldn't it be funny if we managed to have one person dressed as each of the BDHs to be at the airport? Anybody going as Book or Zoe?

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Friday, June 10, 2005 3:46 AM

Ok here's the list of who is staying at BW so far (I wasn't sure if any of you from the area were staying or not) If I have forgot anyone, I'm sorry. Feel free to add you're name.

TWG
Ebo
Fireflywildcard1
CMSerenity
CMAth
MG
TRM
Lissa
Manwithpez
Cozen
Me

So it doesn't look like 10-15 rooms worth of people (yet)so I'm not sure about the group room rate. Of course, if were still planning on sharing (which leads me to another question Who wants to room with who, who prefers to not share at all or is bringing someone else to share with ?)it should still be a very nice price per night.

If you know anyone else that is thinking of coming I think it's best that we make solid plans by August 12th, so that we have plenty of time to make changes.

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Friday, June 10, 2005 5:25 AM

FLECHETTE

My husband and I can be available to pick people up at the Raleigh airport, we're in Greensboro but we took off Fri Sept 30th

We're not sure about a room yet - I'd like to do it - take Sat off and hit the Ren faire Sunday but I haven't convinced anyone else yet

thank you for working on this Mai!

Planning on getting hubby an AbbyShot coat provided the price is kinda reasonable - and maybe a Vest for me - we'll see!

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Friday, June 10, 2005 6:04 AM

LISSA

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:

lissa-I had a feeling Ath would be able to talk you into coming

why, whatever do you mean? i have no idea what you're talking about.

~lissa, spwhore

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Friday, June 10, 2005 6:17 AM

Important people don't do field work.

Sweet...Already talked it over with my wife, and we're taking the room, even if we only live an hour away...I wish to consume libations that evening!!!

Kaylee: "What's so damn important about being proper? It don't mean nothing out here in the black."
Simon: "It means more out here. It's all I have..."

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Friday, June 10, 2005 6:31 AM

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My husband and I can be available to pick people up at the Raleigh airport, we're in Greensboro but we took off Fri Sept 30th

Thanks Flechette that would be very helpful. And the more people coming to stay the merrier (and perhaps crazier) the NCBDMPP will be!

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Friday, June 10, 2005 7:39 AM