freewheel Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Would it be better to do the podcast Saturday night? Friday might be difficult for me to attend. Saturday night (well, at the vendor area closing), I'm hoping we can gather everyone for a group photo. Plus I have something special to show everybody. Podcast stuff will probably happen throughout the weekend but if Paul & Rick are trying to get a group of 30+ on mic at the same time, that might be an option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiqMat Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Long line, eh? I can't arrive until about 4pm on Saturday, so hopefully that would be whittled down before I get there. Oh yeah. At 4pm you are golden. Sat morn is just long because everyone wants the cream of the crop stuff before it sells out. (like dirty condition Steel Battalion controllers for the original Xbox with unknown sticky substance as a bonus) Luckily the stuff I look for is not in high demand. I grabbed the last Piggy Bank cart last year and that was late in the day Saturday. Some vendors hold back product for Sunday as well. Edited October 9, 2016 by LiqMat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I was close to not showing...new Piggy is not really for release...but the BOX LOOKS FABULOUS! I was really going into one of my depressive / reclusive moods. I'm been back on Ratlin now for a couple of days and I might be able to pull it off. We may have a demo. I think I'm talking myself off the ledge. But no new BBWW games for Portland. I don't think it will be missed. Intellivision fans will still have the best PRGE ever. If I say medicated I may actually see through the games in the pipeline. As you know the process is not all fun and games. LOL It is a boat load of work...then you get the grammar police debating on Atari Age. I freakin' hate print. I hate it with CD's, DVD's and now Game Boxes. LOL No need to stress over a potential release. Just come and hang out with the rest of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Does anyone else think we should set up some reservations for the number of people we have? I am counting 40 so far. 2 days specifically, Saturday and Sunday night. I would suggest at about 7pm to allow vendors to get closed down and make it on time. In addition, it would be nice for a volunteer to get lunch for those that cannot leave their booth during open hours. What I see as attendees so far! Anyone missing:? AlbertBBWWBradd1978Byte KnightChuck D. Headcmart604ComputerSpaceFanevg2000fdr3prezFreewheelgauauugavvvgunozIntellinateintellivotionintvnutintvsteveIntyPod BurgertimeJasonlikesINTVKevinMos3Lathe26LiqMatmr_intvnurmixphaxdaretrorussellRevRick ReynoldsRickRSharkCharmerSoulbusterSpadafermo51Special TeamsStefan (batman)Steve EllenaTarzillaTheKid4EverTrekMDWolfy62y-bot Edited October 10, 2016 by SoulBuster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wow, what a list. Thanks for that, I had missed some (no, I'm not stalking y'all, just making sure certain things show up ). I think herding this group of cats is going to be tricky. cmart's suggested the rooftop bar/restaurant on top of the Eastlund, which holds close to 100 indoors and double that if you include the patio (no idea if you guys find 60 degrees "cool" at night or not). There are a ton of awesome places all over town as well, depending on people's transport options. Portland can sometimes be "less than cheap", so hopefully people aren't dragged into something they don't wanna do. A complicating factor is the auction - not sure if anyone goes to it. I'm available for lunch runs, to some degree. I don't officially have a booth nor vendor pass but I suspect I'm gonna hang around the various Inty booths most of the time, so I'm up for helping out. I'm also up for quick shifts in any booth, if people need bio breaks or emergencies arise. A decade on the convention circuit reminds me of what it's like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wow. Last year I think we had to get a table for 7. Any suggestions from any of the locals in the group? Seems like Saturday will be the biggest group with smaller groups Friday and Sunday night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) It would be nice if a local guy would head this up. I am in Portland at about 4pm - 5pm Thursday night. Anyone else getting there that early. It would be nice to get together for some brew. Edited October 10, 2016 by SoulBuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Sunday night? I was planning on leaving on the 8:30pm flight, but if there's bound to be some partying to be missed maybe I can stay another night. But I'd have to look into a room, or maybe it'll need to be an all night party and no room would be needed, and then I can grab an hour nap on the plane back to Sacramento on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 There are a some of us that are leaving on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 See if Cmart or Rev will let you sleep on their fur-pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 See if Cmart or Rev will let you sleep on their fur-pile. It looks rather crowded on there already, but I may be able to find an unused section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I don't arrive until Friday evening so I'll miss that day but I'm there until Monday morning. I'm for a get together on either or both Saturday/Sunday. It does look like a big group so it would help if anyone local knows of a place we can all go. It's my first time both at the event and in Portland so it'll be nice to go some place that is a "stamp" of Portland if feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I will arrive on Thursday afternoon and leave on Tuesday morning, so I guess I can attend every party and will have time to taste a wide selection of donuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiqMat Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I will arrive on Thursday afternoon and leave on Tuesday morning, so I guess I can attend every party and will have time to taste a wide selection of donuts Awwww... Pet Shop Boys play live Tuesday night in downtown Portland at the Keller Auditorium. You're just going to miss your complete 80s flashback in Portland. Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Awwww... Pet Shop Boys play live Tuesday night in downtown Portland at the Keller Auditorium. You're just going to miss your complete 80s flashback in Portland. Oh well... It's a sin.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Saturday for myself and Steve Ellena, we have a one day window. Work family and etc. keeping us from an extended stay. I hope this works out for all of us,or most of us......Wolfy62 And, it sounds like everyone will be there on Saturday for sure! Edited October 11, 2016 by wolfy62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'll be there Friday night through Mon morning. I won't have a car and I'm staying about 15min away, but I can take the light rail to the convention center (and anywhere else). I'll be free pretty much the whole weekend and at least Sat and Sun nights, prob even Friday. Also, I like beer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Jason we will have to meet up on Friday night and have some beer. I will have a car, but really do not want to drive anywhere once there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Jason we will have to meet up on Friday night and have some beer. I will have a car, but really do not want to drive anywhere once there. Uber/cabs will likely be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Sounds like a plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Jason we will have to meet up on Friday night and have some beer. I will have a car, but really do not want to drive anywhere once there. I will be in late Friday night, and I can start drinking beer whenever I get there, craft brew week I believe! I will find you guys...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I will be in late Friday night, and I can start drinking beer whenever I get there, craft brew week I believe! I will find you guys...... that will depend on how many pints you will have had, bro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LiqMat Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I don't drink so a Shirley Temple on the rocks for me. No... I will not be your designated driver! Portland has one of the best mass transit systems in the U.S., figure it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 I don't drink so a Shirley Temple on the rocks for me. No... I will not be your designated driver! Portland has one of the best mass transit systems in the U.S., figure it out. The best part of using public transit is boozamahol. No need to be sober enough to drive, just sober enough to ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavvv Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I've had to cancel my PRGE plans for this year, as that saturday is now the day we're bringing home a new addition to the family. How could you say no to that face... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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