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Anyone worrying as much as me?
Lindygamer
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So this is my first PAX. Also My first time farther north then San Fransisco. First time out of state in 8 years. Have to make two train rides to get to seattle. Even though it is with a super trip im still worried about making it to seattle on time. There is the possiblity that I will arrive VERY late, because of Amtraks poor on time record recently. Also get to the train on time to leave Monday morning. Im not totally sure how I will feed myself, though admittingly that is very low on my "things to stress out about list." Also I wanted to do a little sight seeing well im up there, and not renting a car, with very little clue about the public transportation system.
Unfortunately to compound all that I got into my first car accident a week ago (not my fault), and my brother's car accident a few days later (his fault). So this has added much unwanted stress that I cant control all that well like I can semi-control the things in the first paragraph.
Is anyone else have a little stress wound up in all the anticipation of PAX? If so, I think it would help my nerves to know im not the only one.
Unfortunately to compound all that I got into my first car accident a week ago (not my fault), and my brother's car accident a few days later (his fault). So this has added much unwanted stress that I cant control all that well like I can semi-control the things in the first paragraph.
Is anyone else have a little stress wound up in all the anticipation of PAX? If so, I think it would help my nerves to know im not the only one.
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Short answer, yes, I'm a little stressed right now.
Not to mention I'm super excited about this being my first PAX, been wanting to go but haven't had the money until this year.
I'd have to say chill out about PAX itself, you'll get there and you'll have a great time. Just get life stuff worked out before you go and then just relax and enjoy the ride. That's the way I see it.
I'm worried about the traffic problems heading up to Seattle and driving a larger car that I haven't had a lot of seat time with (my van is too unsafe to drive that far; had to borrow).
To help you out, I have a suggestion for your food problem. Pack peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Easy to make, they last a long time, and they delicious.
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Lindygamer don't worry if you need a place to crash Thursday night cause the train is late my hotel room should have the floor space for an extra person. As far as us catching the train Monday morning we should be packed up and ready to go the night before so it is wake up get dressed and check out.
I'm stressed.
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That's right. I'm southbound, also, so I feel better about the construction issue. That and the fact I'm staying in a hotel the whole weekend.
PAX doesn't stress me out either. PAX is a thing of glory. It's the one thing that keeps me going, especially in the long days of summer. Would I say it is what I live for? Maybe. PAX doesn't stress me out; I just know I am going to make it there each year. What does bum me out a bit is how many of my friends have slowly dropped out of coming. I've mentioned that my friend booked 4 rooms at the Sheraton. Now he plans on only needing one of them, and for one night (if that). Between people moving away or suddenly realising that they can't afford one weekend away, it's just down to me, my faithful companion and brother (the last of which has a car). Oh well, I guess that's why I should get a proper education, so I can afford to go to PAX year after year.
But I'm thankful (especially after reading the "PAX costs" thread) that I am able to just drive down to Seattle, rather than having to fly/train.
i'm 10-15 minutes away from Seattle, not much to be stressed about
i will admit to... i dunno, being less enthusiastic about PAX this year than previous years
the first year it was all like YEAH PAX WOOO. but each subsequent year i've felt a lil different. i've been all the years, so maybe it's just wearing off a bit. i still love going, but it's not like, "the summer event" for me anymore.
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TNTrooper, your awesome. If it comes to it and you help me, ill be eternally greatful and wouldnt think twice about getting subway or booze or whatnot for you any night of the week well we are there.
Thanks again everyone.
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No problem. All we expect in return are free Lindyhop lessons.
I'm probably a bit more chill about going places solo than your average nerd, but PAX is an astoundingly friendly event.
The only part I'm kind of dreading is getting across the water from Victoria to Seattle. Last year, my return trip from Seattle included high winds and 4-meter-high swells. I get seasick really easily, and had to get so loaded on gravol that I don't even remember the rest of the trip home.
While I can't say much about getting here on time, the good news is Seattle has a pretty good bus system so you should be able to sight see without too much stress. My big advice is avoid 3rd ave and Pine. It gets pretty rough later at night. While you're up here, make sure to stop by the Sci-Fi Museum. It's pretty freakin sweet.
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I'm also starting to get a little flack from the wife finally, with off comments about abandoning her and the kids for three days. :P
Add in that the last public event I went to was an mc chris show that sucked, I'm really apprehensive about anything with crowds in the first place. I'm starting to think it'd be easier to just sell my pass.
Pfft, I do that anyway.
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But in all actuality placing in the top 5 for the handheld tournament is stressing me out more. "oh I'm dying-- Yay! I won't have to play Hirocon accidentally!"
It's okay... they're nice men in white coats. They're just going to put you in this lovely comfortable jacket with the neato-long sleeves, then you're going for a nice relaxing drive to a building where there's Jello with dinner every night!
Given that my premonition was well before this date--
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2003821106_amtrak04m.html
This proves to be very interesting. I also know that these trains we are going to use are pieced together from all over the country so who exactly knows if they are fully suitable for us or not.
Its very unlikely though that something will go wrong.
The second PAX we weren't suppose to be able to go at all but things turn out right at the last second and we showed up and surprised everybody.
Last year I didn't even think about it till like 2 days before we left and this year I'm still coming down from all the excitement of Blizzcon so I'm just playing it cool for one more week.