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Atlanta's Dragon*Con is Labor Day Weekend

I'm not trying arrange a meetup this year, but i'd be happy to see people if you're around.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 8:30 AM on September 1, 2011

You can recognize me at the con today (Friday) because I'll be wearing an N64 Zelda shirt with a lizardman on the front. ("Lizalfos" to Zelda fans, "lizard person" to the gender-inclusive.) I'll also be carrying around a Mario Star messenger bag, this being one of the few places and times when I can carry it around without feeling quite so self-conscious about it. I've put my planned schedule into Google Calendar, but am not sure how to share it. I will try to make the… [more]
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 1:23 AM on September 2, 2011

Savannah, GA Meetup

Hey, awesome! I'd love to come, although would depend on work. Keep me posted!
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 8:06 PM on September 17, 2010

Noon is okay I suppose. I'm not sure if I'll be able to attend, things have been really bad here lately. I'll try to make it but no promises right now. Mellow Mushroom is good as far as that goes.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 10:30 PM on September 21, 2010

AH, sorry I couldn't make it. I've had really bad luck with meetups so far, argh.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 8:46 AM on October 3, 2010

Boardgaming at Dragon*Con

The problem of picking out an easily-noticed, yet non-ostentatious symbol for MeFites that can be cheaply and quickly obtained is fairly challenging. If someone has a better idea than the (admittedly gonzo) Burger King crowns I'm all ears.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 1:52 PM on August 14, 2010

Ah, thanks anifinder! Most of the people who said they'd be there last year haven't replied this time, and in fact it seems at least some of them haven't been on the site in a while. It's a shame. I'm bringing several of my own board games this time. I don't suppose if you know if it's possible to leave them somewhere in the board game room for quick access?
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 7:23 PM on August 28, 2010

I'll be up particularly for games of Puerto Rico, Agricola, Arkham Horror and... well, really, lots of things. There have been little response this time (which at least beats last year when lots of people said they'd come and one member did), so I don't know how much of a meetup it's going to be. And in retrospect the Burger King crown thing might be a little goofy, even for a sci-fi/fantasy convention. Does anyone have any better ideas? I am going to try to keep my Game Face shirt on-hand… [more]
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 4:43 PM on August 30, 2010

So, as a stick figure with a cape then? With a balloon and steampunk goggles? An ambitious costume!
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 8:02 PM on August 30, 2010

Awesome!
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 10:43 AM on August 31, 2010

Wait, dressed as Vimes? What does that mean? For some reason I have difficulty picturing him. Is he represented on one of the U.K. Discworld book covers?
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 2:37 PM on August 31, 2010

I don't have a cellphone myself (I can do without that bit of evil in my life), but MeMail me your phone number and I can try to give you information on scheduling with other meetup attendees. If you like, I can also MeMail you anifinder's cell number.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 4:21 PM on August 31, 2010

Take note everyone, the con schedule is finally up: http://publications.dragoncon.org/index.htm#Pocket
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 4:45 PM on August 31, 2010

Pallas Athena: Hope to see you there! Cool Wossname. I wish there some universal signal, like a secret handshake, we could use to identify Metafilter members. I don't think I could blame anyone if they decided to forego getting that silly Burger King crown.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 1:01 AM on September 1, 2010

A little further update on how to recognize me. If I'm not wearing my brown "Game Face" shirt or one of those tacky BK crowns, I'll be wearing a bright orange "Dreamcast" shirt (which I got on its release day and cements my geek status pretty well, I'd say).
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 1:57 AM on September 2, 2010

I wasn't able to get my badge today, I'll have to get mine tomorrow morning.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 10:55 PM on September 2, 2010

About to go get my badge, will try to visit the board game room a bit before Bill Corbett's panel.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 6:09 AM on September 3, 2010

GAH, the prereg line is INSANE. DragonCon has really dropped the ball, even more than normal, in not bring properly prepared for their patrons this year. It makes me iffish about coming back honestly.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 11:25 AM on September 3, 2010

I'm in my orange Dreamcast shirt (got from getting one on release day!). Haven't made it to the board games room yet today, but heading there before long. Hope the con is going well for everyone!
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 10:49 AM on September 4, 2010

Still haven't run into anyone. I suppose I should watch for the "OH YEAH" badge, I forgot about that detail.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 4:43 PM on September 4, 2010

I didn't see anyone either. I only wore that crown thing the second day though, I was frankly too embarrassed to wear it often....
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 11:05 PM on September 5, 2010

Movie Night at the Taters Estate

You're actually going to PLAY 'The Backstroke of the West' for a full audience? Wow. (I completely get your the "DO NOT WANT" line by the way, that bit MAKES the experience.) Wish I was in easy travel range 'cause that sounds awesome.
posted to MeFi IRL by JHarris at 2:32 PM on August 19, 2010