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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: March 24, 2010, 09:34:24 PM »
Most of the listed places are within 15 minute walk.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: March 24, 2010, 05:01:19 PM »
Before venue I think we should decide a lunch time. Like 3:30pm (then directly to store) or a convenient/specific start time between 11:30-1:30? People can straggle in and stay at lunch as long as they like. I am fine with 1:00pm but open.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: March 23, 2010, 04:09:33 PM »
Not long but would have to use crosswalks with lights as no bridge. If meeting before 4:00pm driving should be worth it.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: March 23, 2010, 02:45:11 AM »
Off the top of my head nearby with decent food, seating and moderately priced include:
Star Pizza: http://www.starpizza.net/home1.htm
100% Taquito or Lupe Tortilla’s (tex-mex): http://100taquito.com/eng.html
Houston’s (American): http://www.hillstone.com/pdf_menus/houstons/Houstons_Kirby.pdf
Amazon Grille: http://www.cordua.com/cordua.cfm?a=cms,c,8,4,46
Picnic (sandwiches): http://www.picnicboxlunches.com/
I can make more suggestions if people are more specific preferences and time to meet (some places close 2-5).
Star Pizza: http://www.starpizza.net/home1.htm
100% Taquito or Lupe Tortilla’s (tex-mex): http://100taquito.com/eng.html
Houston’s (American): http://www.hillstone.com/pdf_menus/houstons/Houstons_Kirby.pdf
Amazon Grille: http://www.cordua.com/cordua.cfm?a=cms,c,8,4,46
Picnic (sandwiches): http://www.picnicboxlunches.com/
I can make more suggestions if people are more specific preferences and time to meet (some places close 2-5).
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: March 22, 2010, 06:18:49 PM »
Although the store opens at 10 earlier phone orders (I've called like 9:45) are taken (with credit card payment). So, I suggest calling early and picking up the book later to save time in line (last time MBTB said one could have 3 items signed on the first pass; groupings of 10).
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: March 22, 2010, 06:06:28 PM »
Considering 2008 turn out, parking, traffic I would say be at MBTB by 5:30. There are many good lunch places (depending what time we meet?) within a few minutes. I'd be happy to send out some suggestions if people give preferences (I don't eat fast food and am vegetarian but open to anything)? A lot of places have buffet's until like 2:00pm.
If anyone is looking to kill some time an needs suggestions I'd be happy to help. Nice shopping, Half Price Books, dessert places, etc. in nearby Rice Village if looking to kill some time. There's a nice movie theater about five minutes away. We are members of really nice museums (Menil, MFA, Natural Science) and the Zoo which are within 10 minutes of MBTB.
If anyone is looking to kill some time an needs suggestions I'd be happy to help. Nice shopping, Half Price Books, dessert places, etc. in nearby Rice Village if looking to kill some time. There's a nice movie theater about five minutes away. We are members of really nice museums (Menil, MFA, Natural Science) and the Zoo which are within 10 minutes of MBTB.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: March 04, 2010, 11:56:52 PM »
I also think quick dinner with members would be cool but after as I bet the place will be packed by 5:30.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: February 01, 2010, 09:53:12 PM »
Yeah, good to come early as parking will not be easy and I have to deal with the Kirby construction traffic a lot. It will be cool to see who other members are.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6: Changes signing in Houston, TX
« on: February 01, 2010, 08:04:59 PM »
Can't wait. My favorite book store, about a mile from my house and the first place I saw Jim. Many great places to eat after?
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Changes released April 6, 2010
« on: January 23, 2010, 12:44:03 AM »
This afternoon Murder by the Book changed the April 6th Houston appearance from tentative. The Manager confirmed over the phone and said "Changes" could be purchased at the store that Tuesday.
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DFRPG / Re: Chicagoland locations with lots of game potential.
« on: September 19, 2009, 02:42:28 AM »
I agree. There's already a children's book taking advantage: "The Wright 3" by Blue Balliett.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Are we missing an event?
« on: April 09, 2009, 11:42:24 PM »
Is Duckon (June 12-14) confirmed as it's not on the Calendar and not much on the board? Thanks
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6/7, 2009: TC signing in Chicago, IL
« on: March 05, 2009, 01:44:33 AM »
I just did a Google search of the address and there are many reasonable hotels close by. Don't know about transportation as I'm also interested since I may attend a conference downtown.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: Pittsburgh Comicon
« on: March 02, 2009, 02:03:33 AM »
I'd fly in from Houston if Jim appears as it seems like an interesting con. However, seems unlikely since he has an appearance scheduled the next month.
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Calendar Event Discussion / Re: April 6/7, 2009: TC signing in Chicago, IL
« on: March 01, 2009, 08:12:02 PM »
I have the same issues with minimizing costs (air fare, car, hotel, etc.). I wonder if in the pre-signing Jim will autograph any item and after midnight sign Turn Coat? So, I doubt it will be an all-nighter