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Otakon 2010 Meetup

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:17 am
by Mr. SmartyPants
Not bumping the old thread in order to bring up some new important information.

For all those attending Otakon 2010 and wish to be part of the SUPER-DUPER AWESOME OFFICIAL (BUT REALLY UNOFFICIAL) CAA OTAKON MEET-UP THING-GROUP -- or SDAO(BRU)CAAOMUTG for short -- then please, please, please, PM me with both your name (not required, but preferred) and phone number (preferably a cellphone or something. Please specify!) for contacting purposes. I'll keep them confidential and stuff.

We've tried meetups in the past without phones and that has proven to be REALLY difficult. So please PM me if I do not have your information or if your phone number changed or something. Heck, PM me your infoz anyway just in case.

Sphank, all.

Note: This meetup is not endorsed nor supported by CAA. It's not some cool official CAA function or anything, lol. Just nerdy CAA folks getting together to chillax and hang out. XD

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:45 am
by Nate
You already have my number I believe. Or at least you'd better.

Hey when can I stay at your house? I'm coming on Thursday because I don't want to wait in line Friday morning to get a badge, because that's lame. I can get a hotel room if I have to, just curious if I have to or not.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:55 am
by Sheol777
I will be there, hopefully my panel attendance schedule will be lighter this year too....but probably not. :sweat:

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:01 am
by Nate
I'm hoping my panel attendance schedule will be heavier. I was really angry that there weren't any toku panels last year. I hope there's at least one this year (there were two the year before last!).

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:55 pm
by Htom Sirveaux
I am so stoked. I'm making it a point to be a lot more freed-up socially this year (I was disappointed to have missed lunch last year, even though it was for Mary McGlynn).
Ryan, my cell # hasn't changed, but if you lost it let me know.

By the way, my cosplay this year is sweet. Hint: freakishly large knees.

Oh and one last thing: As I mentioned in the other thread, IchiTone and Nekochan_C will be joining us as well. If you need their numbers, I can ask if it'd be all right to send them to you. Or I could just encourage them to post in here more often. :)

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:57 pm
by yukoxholic
Aww, I'll be at Otakon all 3 days but I don't know if I'll have time for the meet up this year though if anyone plans on attending music events or the h.NAOTO fashion show let me know! Hope you guys have an awesome time if you spot me say hello or if you see a super cute Beatrice cosplayer or Alice-inspi-Lolita that's moi! XD

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:00 pm
by Etoh*the*Greato
Y'all are terrible and I wish I could be there for this. D:

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:21 pm
by Radical Dreamer
I wish I could goooo. 8( Take lots of pictures and have fun!

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 2:54 pm
by ClosetOtaku
Looking forward to seeing everyone who attends...

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:07 pm
by Mr. SmartyPants
Hah, so if you go to their front page, it seems they banned Vuvuzelas.

Smart move, Otakon. Smart move.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:59 pm
by mechana2015
Mr. SmartyPants (post: 1410551) wrote:Hah, so if you go to their front page, it seems they banned Vuvuzelas.

Smart move, Otakon. Smart move.


They were selling them at AX... XD.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:49 pm
by ADXC
Man, if Maryland was closer I'd come.

But maybe next year I maybe could come up if I either find transportation or just risk it with my old car.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:20 pm
by bigsleepj
Mr. SmartyPants (post: 1410551) wrote:Hah, so if you go to their front page, it seems they banned Vuvuzelas.

Smart move, Otakon. Smart move.


How DARE they discriminate against South African culture! This'll mean war and loud monotone protesting!

PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:45 pm
by minakichan
HAY GUYS I'M GOING TOO and I have a hotel room now =D =D =D

I'm going to hit up a lot of panels; I also have to CONDUCT RESEARCH for my THESIS on FANARTISTS (so if you know anyone who draws animu fanart or if you draw it yourself, I'm looking to do interviews with anyone willing! It'd be a huge help <3)

YAY MY FIRST OTAKON.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:50 pm
by LadyRushia
I'll be with my cosplay group most of the time probably so we get maximum attention and lulz.

My roomie, her little brother, and I will have to leave con briefly on Friday to go back to my house to meet up with the last member of our group, but we'll be back, XD.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:20 pm
by Etoh*the*Greato
Mr. SmartyPants (post: 1410551) wrote:Hah, so if you go to their front page, it seems they banned Vuvuzelas.

Smart move, Otakon. Smart move.


This came up at the Anime Iowa staff meeting. We've decided it probably won't matter.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:08 pm
by ashfire
Just to let everyone know there is work being done to the skywalk that goes toward Inner Harbor and and across to the Bank of America Building. There is fencing around that end of the BCC on the street and the second level and I am not sure about the walkway to the BoA.
I seen this Thursday while attending Firehouse Expo. I plan to go tomorrow for some more info and check out a flea market and model show.
Also there has been a change of food vendors in the BCC. I not sure if they are up and running yet.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:14 pm
by Peanut
If you've somehow lost my phone number within the past week Ryan, then I'll have to disown you as a friend for all eternity (but still stay at your house to cause maximum awkwardness).

I'll only be at Otakon 2 days this year...well, maybe...it depends on when we leave the con on Saturday this year...

PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:42 am
by ashfire
Well bagels are gone and Go Gourmet replaced them. I seen pulled pork sandwiches, sandwich warps, salads, and a few other things on their list of items they have. I hope they are ready for Otakon?

PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:52 pm
by Nate
Aw man, the Einsten Bros. bagel place closed down?

Eh no big loss. They weren't that good anyway.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:54 pm
by Fish and Chips
I'll be there like shareware.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:24 pm
by ashfire
I just read where a Japanese MSDF ship is visting Baltimore starting today. The thing is that it will be leaving on Thursday. I thought wouldn't it be great for the crew to comeby the BCC or go by the Inner Harbor to see the ship during the con.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:35 am
by Mr. SmartyPants
Nate (post: 1412158) wrote:Aw man, the Einsten Bros. bagel place closed down?

Eh no big loss. They weren't that good anyway.

There's one next to my house. =p

And Ashfire. Did you want to meet up with us?

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:49 am
by Nate
Well guess I need to go renew my tags and get my oil changed so that my car's engine doesn't seize up on the drive to/from Otakon. Maybe even get the tires replaced too. Stupid cars, needing regular maintenance.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:58 pm
by ashfire
I'll have to see what happens. It depends on scheduling of the con and where things are. If you have a time and place I'll see. I am staying at the Holiday Inn with a friend and will be there Thursday afternoon to get into the hotel and to pickup my pass for the show. After that I will be looking for something to eat and might ended up back at the hotel to rest up for Friday.
My friend will be running around before he gets back. He is excitable about the cons he attends.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:25 pm
by yukoxholic
Just wondering...how many of you are picking up your badges on Thursday? XD I cannot believe how quickly this week has gone by so far, only a few more days until Otakon is here! ^_^!

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:36 pm
by ClosetOtaku
Otakon schedule is posted.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:00 pm
by Makachop^^128
Wish I was going >.> But no I can't I live in the Northwest so lame!

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:34 pm
by Nate
OH GOD YES THERE IS AT LEAST ONE TOKU PANEL THIS YEAR! NORWEGIAN DEALS!

I wish there was more than one but I will take what I can flippin' get.

PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:33 pm
by Sheol777
I will pick up my badge on Thursday.

There seems to be a quicker line this year if you have a printout with your bar code on it.