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MileHiCon in Denver, CO: Oct 24-26, 2008
meg_evonne:
Rose from Denver sent me this update. It was what I was looking for and I'm sure it is completely up in the air--but the gist of possibilities sound interesting. So who thinks they might be going? I hope it's okay to share it as long as everyone understands this was not even a tentative plan!
From Rose after strong arming her... not even tentative! Just an idea....."I can tell you now that Jim will be at opening ceremonies Friday night, will be signing at Autograph Alley afterwards, will speak at the Guest of Honor Comments on Sunday, will be doing at least one (and possibly two)
other signings during the convention-- hopefully one each day.
In addition, he will be scheduled for the usual Hour With program at which he will read, or answer questions, or demonstrate martial arts--whatever he decides. He will also be participating in a couple of other panels--which have not been determined as the participant questionnaire has not yet gone out.
Priscellie:
Sounds like a blast! Thanks for doing the research, Meg!
Medinnus:
As I'll be running their Dealers Room, is there any interest in seeing if I can collect books for folks (say, one per person, for the first 20 people or so) and get them signed? Obviously, there are logistics to this; you'd send me the book and return postage/address, and let me know how you'd like them signed (more accurately to whom you'd like them signed).
This is to gauge interest, and see if The Powers That Be have any objections; clearly, as a stranger to this board I have no reputation, and there is a small element of risk in that I might be a thief, scoundrel, or con man... but I know what its like to not have authors come through except once in a blue moon, and clearly the people here have an attachment... so... Just throwing it out there.
If there is interest, I'll start checking to make sure its OK, and find out what book postage to say, New Zealand might be, and what paperwork I'll have to do... ;D
patter:
I live a couple miles from the Hyatt and thought I should share a few things:
Travel Options:
* The Denver International Airport is about 25 miles from the hotel. SuperShuttle is about $20 from the airport.
* Another option is to fly into Colorado Springs--about 69 miles away on a discount carrier and drive up to Denver. Cost savings may make renting a car cheaper.
* If you have time, Denver is on the Amtrak rail line connecting Chicago, Kansas City and San Francisco though Denver. The RTD Light rail from Denver Union Station to the Bellview Station is $1.75. The Bellview Station is about 1/2 mile from the Hyatt.
Lodging:
* While the Hyatt is nice, there are a few reasonable hotels nearby such as the Homestead DTC-North which is less than a mile away by car and about 1/2 mile by foot. Homestead DTC-North is a couple blocks from the Bellview station.
* If you choose to lodge downtown, again, you could take the light rail to the events at the Hyatt.
Post other questions you may have.
meg_evonne:
cool Denver has a light rail these days? How up to date! Only kidding, but last I was there if you didn't have a car and a gun (or at least a knife) you were in trouble...... :-)
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