Comments on: Get Ready, Get Set… http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Tue, 21 May 2013 22:26:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: ~chris http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/comment-page-1/#comment-41760 ~chris Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:53:12 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/#comment-41760 I agree with Lyle. My first CCI was in 1993 when I drove down on Saturday(!) and easily found parking next to the convention center (which was half its current size). I wouldn’t recommend it to any first-timer without CCI-experienced friends/family who already have housing or a reserved room.

]]> By: Lyle http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/comment-page-1/#comment-41679 Lyle Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:54:41 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/#comment-41679 Considering the hurdles involved, I can’t imagine anyone making that first trip to San Diego for CCI anymore, unless they’re lucky to have friends who live in the area. Unless you’ve already had a taste that you really liked, I can’t see it being worth the hassle.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/comment-page-1/#comment-41668 Johanna Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:44:06 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/#comment-41668 Lyle, that’s a great mental image — but not a good thing to envision having to do.

Rachel, that’s the best plan, I think. Do it as cheaply as possible and stick with your friends.

]]> By: Rachel N. http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/comment-page-1/#comment-41660 Rachel N. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:42:00 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/#comment-41660 I believe I am going with a friend and staying with her at another friend’s house.

]]> By: Lyle http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/comment-page-1/#comment-41488 Lyle Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:02:45 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/#comment-41488 As someone who’s gotten hotel reservations in the past few years, I’ll say it is totally crazy. Last year, I spent that morning at my desk hitting refresh on the hotel webform (which, unsurprisingly kept timing out) while doing the hangup/redial dance on my office phone and my cell at the same time. Doing that consistently got me connected after some 20 minutes. I felt like I was back in college trying to get U2 concert tickets before they all sold out.

I don’t know if I can afford to go to San Diego this year (I’m really hoping I can get the finances worked out by then since I always really enjoy blogging about the experience) but I’m going to try to get room reservations. It’d be a nightmare trying to get a room if I waited to know if I can afford the trip or not.

]]> By: ~chris http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/comment-page-1/#comment-41485 ~chris Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:29:45 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/#comment-41485 And Heidi’s 2006 hotel reservations report.

]]> By: ~chris http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/comment-page-1/#comment-41483 ~chris Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:19:06 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/01/08/get-ready-get-set/#comment-41483 Expect rooms to go instantly. See Heidi MacDonald’s report on the opening of 2005 hotel reservations.

Though they’re full price, I’m glad I already have hotel reservations in hand. I save by living close enough to take the train.

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