[PAX East] The Battle for HothPAX is Over

Abracadaniel

well yeah

zerzhul

Naphtali wrote: »

@zerzhul maybe you know this

how many more pax easts are already reserved for march besides this one?

The only exact dates I know right now are the ones that were already posted for 2016.

ASimPerson

I was catching up on my PA Staff podcasts today and apparently the East situation is a lot like the one that happens with Prime every four years (IIRC, it's a scheduling conflict).

Didgeridoo

@Stareosarus was at the first PAX I attended! I really appreciated it too, because hers was the only number I had and I was staying with random people from the room share forum. She directed me to hangouts! Looking forward to seeing her next year.

THIS year however, is going to be a disaster. Otaku, how likely is it we'll even be able to ride public transit to Jillian's?

Sheri

Let's just bowl in the hallways of the hotels

It'll be way easier AND cheaper

Naphtali

Sheri wrote: »

Let's just bowl in the hallways of the hotels

It'll be way easier AND cheaper

by "bowl", we're talking about doing shots right

I assume the bowling part will just happen organically as the night progresses

Kwoaru

Naphtali wrote: »

Sheri wrote: »

Let's just bowl in the hallways of the hotels

It'll be way easier AND cheaper

by "bowl", we're talking about doing shots right

I assume the bowling part will just happen organically as the night progresses

Right up until somebody puts a hex on you

Good luck bowling then

rhylith

Didgeridoo wrote: »

@Stareosarus was at the first PAX I attended! I really appreciated it too, because hers was the only number I had and I was staying with random people from the room share forum. She directed me to hangouts! Looking forward to seeing her next year.

THIS year however, is going to be a disaster. Otaku, how likely is it we'll even be able to ride public transit to Jillian's?

On that map we looked at earlier Kenmore Station was listed as the last stop open on the green line.

I think we can still get there.

The Otaku Suppository

rhylith wrote: »

Didgeridoo wrote: »

@Stareosarus was at the first PAX I attended! I really appreciated it too, because hers was the only number I had and I was staying with random people from the room share forum. She directed me to hangouts! Looking forward to seeing her next year.

THIS year however, is going to be a disaster. Otaku, how likely is it we'll even be able to ride public transit to Jillian's?

On that map we looked at earlier Kenmore Station was listed as the last stop open on the green line.

I think we can still get there.

That map is out of date.

The T is running now basically everywhere underground and most places above ground. The only places where the T currently isn't running is the B line above ground (which doesn't affect us), the Braintree line (which doesn't affect anyone except people staying beyond JFK UMass, which at that point, you may as well be in CT), and like the outermost reaches of the Orange Line (again, does not affect us).

So we're good. We can take the Green Line to Kenmore or Fenway. The options are there.

Didgeridoo

Awesome, thanks for the info!

Romanian My Escutcheon

Got my badges today!

Sheri

RMED is there an update on the sister situation

I need to know if we need to guard the room against @Brogey

Bogey

Challenge accepted!

Romanian My Escutcheon

Sheri wrote: »

RMED is there an update on the sister situation

I need to know if we need to guard the room against @Brogey

I'll ask her if she got the time off when she gets home from work tonight, and I'll let you know as soon as I know.

Bogey

The Otaku Suppository wrote: »

Brogey wrote: »

Whoooo! 3 weeks out, and I'm so hyped to see you all again!

What night are we going to Jillian's? @The Otaku Suppository any ideas for fancy dinner? I'm probably going to freeze to death since I don't have any winter clothes, but I can't wait to see all the snow!

@DrZiplock will you have any free time for festivities this PAX?

Also, I'm probably staying at the Omni Parker again, so hopefully will be having a Boston Cream every night. *drool*

You should probably get some boots first and foremost. And then probably an elk-skin parka and ice pick and sherpa. Because at the rate we keep getting snow, I don't think there's going to be a city. You'll have to get around by dog sled.

You think I'm kidding, but seriously, there is about 80+ inches on the ground at this point that hasn't gone anywhere since it's fallen since it's never gotten above freezing. The "snow farms" where the snow can be dumped are basically full and we just got like a foot today and it's about -8 outside. And we're supposed to get more Tuesday and possibly next Sunday.

Also, yes, I have an idea for a dinner in the works.

Ok, I bought a bunch of winter clothes last weekend so I should be alright. Jacket, shoes (didn't find boots I felt comfy in, so maybe still looking for those), base-layers, thermal pants, beanie, gloves, and socks. UNIQLO is having a huge sale, so I hope their HeatTech Extra Warm line works as advertised!

I'm going to claim you as our sherpa again, because you're the best. (I was mostly kidding during the first EastPAX during the walks to and from fancy dinner when we threatened to gut you like a tauntaun and use you for warmth, Bill was far more serious! :P )

I can't wait to hear your plan for Fancy Dinner!

Bogey

Sheri wrote: »

Also I for real need a new winter coat

But all the department stores are ready for spring

Goddamnit Florida

I went jacket hunting at REI, Adventure16, and Patagonia, but in the end I just bought one from Macy's because they still had a decent selection and were having a 60 - 70% sale (because who knows how often I'll wear this again.)

Didgeridoo

Brogey wrote: »

Ok, I bought a bunch of winter clothes last weekend so I should be alright. Jacket, shoes (didn't find boots I felt comfy in, so maybe still looking for those), base-layers, thermal pants, beanie, gloves, and socks. UNIQLO is having a huge sale, so I hope their HeatTech Extra Warm line works as advertised!

I'm going to claim you as our sherpa again, because you're the best. (I was mostly kidding during the first EastPAX during the walks to and from fancy dinner when we threatened to gut you like a tauntaun and use you for warmth, Bill was far more serious! :P )

I can't wait to hear your plan for Fancy Dinner!

Make sure you are able to take off enough stuff to be relatively comfortable inside, though! I made that mistake when I first moved out to this wintery hellscape. Stuff that will keep me alive outside will make me die of heat stroke indoors, unless I have layers I can remove.

Naphtali

You may also want to bring a thin pair of gloves as well, something you can easily stow in your pockets

Goose!

I always recommend short sleeves indoors because most places have heat.

zerzhul

There's a sticky now in the East section for posting and keeping up to date about transportation updates in boston http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/196618/the-boston-snow-situation-transportation-the-city-and-you#latest

Abracadaniel

New jacket arrived. With a hoodie or long sleeve on its fine. Tshirt only it's a little big but that's expected. Should keep me toasty.

Gonna just roll w my regular boots and just be careful walking around.

Sterica

At least this year all the PAX scarves will get used.

(why do I buy these every year when I live in the south?)

schuss

My passes got here today. Yay.
A bunch of fuckers scheduled meetings into my pre-pax Thursday that was marked off. Boo.

Goose!

I think I've hit my quota on scarves.

cabsy

Winter gear for me is always the perpetual struggle between "deal with being cold" or "deal with storing heavy coats once you get inside", so far this year I've gone with being cold and I've been wearing mostly a tshirt and a hoodie all winter long in Rochester NY

rhylith

I got a super warm ski jacket with a removable fleece lining that doubles as a lighter jacket, so I figure I'm gonna bring that with me for warmth and shove the outer layer in my backpack if it's too warm inside.

Sheri

Goose! wrote: »

I think I've hit my quota on scarves.

Does not compute

Dys

cabsy wrote: »

Winter gear for me is always the perpetual struggle between "deal with being cold" or "deal with storing heavy coats once you get inside", so far this year I've gone with being cold and I've been wearing mostly a tshirt and a hoodie all winter long in Rochester NY

I'm from the same city and good god, HOW?!

Dys

Although granted I live somewhat close to the lake and I am somewhat biased against the cold 100% of the time.

But still!

Sheri

I need to make an item for the giveaway for my panel

I am out of nerdy ideas

Also motivation

zerzhul

https://twitter.com/GarrettQuinn/status/568192349567741952

Abracadaniel

Hit the mall. Scored several nice long sleeves perfect for layering.

Sterica

That is good advice! The convention center itself is likely to be warm, so you may want to dress in layers.

Abracadaniel

Yeah, I've got a handful of tshirts, plus the long sleeves, plus my hoodie plus the coat plus gloves and a knit hat and scarves.

Lower limbs will have to fend for themselves.

Sheri

Hope yer dick doesn't freeze off

The Otaku Suppository

Abracadaniel wrote: »

Yeah, I've got a handful of tshirts, plus the long sleeves, plus my hoodie plus the coat plus gloves and a knit hat and scarves.

Lower limbs will have to fend for themselves.

Some long johns will serve you well son. Eddie Bauer, LL Bean etc. carries some.

Abracadaniel

Sheri wrote: »

Hope yer dick doesn't freeze off

Your concern is noted

Abracadaniel

In the spreadsheet

Abracadaniel

The Otaku Suppository wrote: »

Abracadaniel wrote: »

Yeah, I've got a handful of tshirts, plus the long sleeves, plus my hoodie plus the coat plus gloves and a knit hat and scarves.

Lower limbs will have to fend for themselves.

Some long johns will serve you well son. Eddie Bauer, LL Bean etc. carries some.

Can I get the kind with the buttoned butt flap

The Otaku Suppository

yo geth's got his eye on your frozen dick