WoVCon Roll Call.
March 9th, 2011 at 2:58:03 AM
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Please post hear if you will be attending, or will at least try to attend WovCon on June 15th.
I will update this post once people repy so we can see a list who will be coming.
Definitely Attending
Wizard
Croupier
Mrs Croupier
rdw4potus
Zippyboy
Doc
MDH
gofaster87
allanwalker
The Maybe Pile
NicksGamingStuff
Avargov
I will update this post once people repy so we can see a list who will be coming.
Definitely Attending
Wizard
Croupier
Mrs Croupier
rdw4potus
Zippyboy
Doc
MDH
gofaster87
allanwalker
The Maybe Pile
NicksGamingStuff
Avargov
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April 5th, 2011 at 7:54:04 PM
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I'll be there, possibly with my GF. Also going to bump the original WovCon thread.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
April 5th, 2011 at 8:04:35 PM
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If I can get days off at work I will go, but I heard they don't like to give unpaid days off ill ask around and see what I can do.
April 5th, 2011 at 8:18:15 PM
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I will definitely be there because I have a LV trip planned for 6/13 to 6/16.
April 5th, 2011 at 8:55:12 PM
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I'll be there. I'm told nareed can't make it.
This will go a long ways towards proving you aren't Rob Singer.
Quote: JL2I will definitely be there because I have a LV trip planned for 6/13 to 6/16.
This will go a long ways towards proving you aren't Rob Singer.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 5th, 2011 at 9:32:44 PM
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Until a few days ago, my plan was NOT to attend (it was too hot the only time we have been there in June), but I have been rethinking that. Now I am trying to work out some travel plans to get a friend to join my wife and me in Las Vegas that week. Our friend has some conflicts to schedule around, and we are not sure we can work it all out, so we might have to be out there a different week.
April 5th, 2011 at 9:50:50 PM
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Quote: WizardI'll be there. I'm told nareed can't make it.
Ah, but are your sources reliable? ;)
Unfortunately they are :( Long story short, between an ongoing family emergency and a tax issue that's costing me too much time and money, I wont' be able to attend WoVCon I or even make my annual trip to Vegas.
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April 5th, 2011 at 9:59:13 PM
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Quote: NareedAh, but are your sources reliable? ;)
Unfortunately they are :( Long story short, between an ongoing family emergency and a tax issue that's costing me too much time and money, I wont' be able to attend WoVCon I or even make my annual trip to Vegas.
Well, I'll try my best to fill your shoes.
Why don't you contact singer and ask him to pay for your trip too?
April 5th, 2011 at 10:25:18 PM
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Quote: JL2Why don't you contact singer and ask him to pay for your trip too?
Because I'm sure Singer is too good a con artist to be that much of a moron.
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April 5th, 2011 at 10:51:15 PM
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Quote: NareedBecause I'm sure Singer is too good a con artist to be that much of a moron.
Now you just don't have anything nice :) to say, do you.
All the best while you work through your issues.
April 5th, 2011 at 11:24:20 PM
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Quote: CroupierWas just thinking, maybe it would be appropriate for WOVcon to have a theme, to make its members easy to identify. If I knew definitive numbers I might even go so far as to have souvenir T-Shirts printed up, but failing that, how about tasteless shirts? The Louder the shirt the better.
Count me in. But, what activities are scheduled for WoVCon? In another thread, I suggested a private poker tourney at Binions, complete with manager's name and phone number, but there didn't seem to be much interest. Will there be booths set up and WoV souvenirs available? Or is it just the loud shirts? I'd be interested in meeting all you people.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
April 6th, 2011 at 9:01:29 AM
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Okay, you will have to lose 25 pounds, wear a dress, and those shoes are Manolo Blahnik's with a 3-inch heel.Quote: JL2Well, I'll try my best to fill your shoes.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
April 6th, 2011 at 9:04:07 AM
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Quote: Wizard, re: JL2's attendanceThis will go a long ways towards proving you aren't Rob Singer.
Not to be terribly nit-picky, but wouldn't that go all the way towards proving he isn't Rob Singer? :)
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
April 6th, 2011 at 9:11:52 AM
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Quote: teddysOkay, you will have to lose 25 pounds, wear a dress, and those shoes are Manolo Blahnik's with a 3-inch heel.
You think he's man enough to do that?
Seriously, I wouldn't think to wear anything under a four inch heel. If you've got the stature you should flaunt it ;)
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April 6th, 2011 at 11:18:25 AM
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Quote: teddysOkay, you will have to lose 25 pounds, wear a dress, and those shoes are Manolo Blahnik's with a 3-inch heel.
Wouldn't I also have to start smoking, give most of my money away, and get an attitude? I've got a feeling the shoes are the right size.
April 6th, 2011 at 11:23:14 AM
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Nareed and Teddy's be careful. The WIZ has a no cat fight policy!!!
April 6th, 2011 at 11:32:22 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffNareed and Teddy's be careful. The WIZ has a no cat fight policy!!!
I'm not fighting with teddys. I wouldn't after he was so kind to me last year in Vegas. Just some friendly, non-flirting banter ("non", sure <w>)
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April 6th, 2011 at 3:28:35 PM
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I'm not really flirting nor fighting with Nareed, just busting his b-- ... wait ... never mind.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
April 6th, 2011 at 3:35:50 PM
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Careful, he might be a masochist. But a real Sadist says NO ! LOL
April 6th, 2011 at 3:36:59 PM
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Quote: teddysI'm not really flirting nor fighting with Nareed, just busting his b-- ... wait ... never mind.
Hmm. You do seem secure enough... Of course those snacks you asked for would give a Freudian a field day :)
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April 7th, 2011 at 12:34:38 AM
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I hate to bear the bad news, but the mountain climbing trip I had planned in June got moved up to begin June 12. It is a large group, and I'm not in charge, so I'm not in any position to change it. I feel badly about it, but I've had this trip planned for several months, and have been training hard for it.
I'd still be happy to see anybody who can come a bit early. I'll be around June 1-11.
I'd still be happy to see anybody who can come a bit early. I'll be around June 1-11.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 7th, 2011 at 10:35:19 AM
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If memory serves, Croupier was going to be in vegas that week. Perhaps WoVCon can be moved a week earlier?
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April 8th, 2011 at 8:42:37 AM
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I think I can make the original date, but not earlier. I will be in transit to my new digs at that time. Or course, I will be living there and available for any further WoVCon events.
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
April 9th, 2011 at 7:27:11 AM
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I am in Vegas 8th-22nd of June, so maybe I could get together with the Wiz before he goes.
I am all for keeping the original date, time and location, just for the sake that is what I have planned around, and I am sure others have done the same.
Im still looking forward to WoVCon, even though the guest of honour will be conspicuous by his absence.
I am all for keeping the original date, time and location, just for the sake that is what I have planned around, and I am sure others have done the same.
Im still looking forward to WoVCon, even though the guest of honour will be conspicuous by his absence.
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April 14th, 2011 at 9:14:41 PM
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Well, I have made my travel reservations and will definitely be in town for the Wizardless WoVCon. My wife and I will arrive on Friday 6/10 and will be in town until late on Thursday 6/16. We will be staying at Bally's this trip. Perhaps if others are around town early we could have a Pre-Con get together with the Wizard before he heads out mountain climbing.
Croupier: Are you keeping the first post of this thread up to date on people's plan changes? Also, I think you said Ms. Croupier will be around, but I'm not sure about other spouses/significant others. My wife thinks the time I spend on this forum is evidence of a mental defect (or at least proof that I don't have a life), so I'm not sure whether she will be coming to Main Street Station Wednesday afternoon or not. Who expects to have a "guest" along?
Was an agenda ever established? I know there was talk about a poker game, but I am a complete novice at that, and I'm not really into getting fleeced by people with whom I would like to maintain a friendly relationship. I guess I could participate in a low-stakes limit game. Are there any other cheapskate craps players attending?
Croupier: Are you keeping the first post of this thread up to date on people's plan changes? Also, I think you said Ms. Croupier will be around, but I'm not sure about other spouses/significant others. My wife thinks the time I spend on this forum is evidence of a mental defect (or at least proof that I don't have a life), so I'm not sure whether she will be coming to Main Street Station Wednesday afternoon or not. Who expects to have a "guest" along?
Was an agenda ever established? I know there was talk about a poker game, but I am a complete novice at that, and I'm not really into getting fleeced by people with whom I would like to maintain a friendly relationship. I guess I could participate in a low-stakes limit game. Are there any other cheapskate craps players attending?
April 19th, 2011 at 12:23:09 PM
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I have been away form the site for a while, but will definitely try and keep on top of the attending list now.
Mrs Croup will be attending, and I will get around to discussing a pre con meet with the Wiz soon.
Oh, and I am definitely a craps flea.
Mrs Croup will be attending, and I will get around to discussing a pre con meet with the Wiz soon.
Oh, and I am definitely a craps flea.
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April 19th, 2011 at 2:31:01 PM
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My girlfriend has elected not to join me. Can't say I blame her - my flight cost $350 when I booked it in December, and hers would be $880 to book now (assuming she would want to fly with me).
I'd be for a low-stakes poker game, or maybe some kind of blackjack tourney (abbreviated that at first, then realized that spelling it out was necessary). I've never played craps, except for burning off a couple match play coupons last October. I'd be game for starting.
I'd be for a low-stakes poker game, or maybe some kind of blackjack tourney (abbreviated that at first, then realized that spelling it out was necessary). I've never played craps, except for burning off a couple match play coupons last October. I'd be game for starting.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
April 19th, 2011 at 3:15:13 PM
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Quote: NareedI wont' be able to attend WoVCon I or even make my annual trip to Vegas.
Is the tax issue related to unreported income from sale of your soul to the Wizard??
But seriously, I hope things work out well with your family and your taxes.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
April 19th, 2011 at 3:19:37 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaIs the tax issue related to unreported income from sale of your soul to the Wizard??
Sale? I lost it on a bet.
I might claim a huge decution from it, but I haven't been able to quantify it. Damned intangibles! :P
Quote:But seriously, I hope things work out well with your family and your taxes.
Thanks. I've spent so much time at the hospital I've been thinking to post about it. My mom's spent so much time there she practically knows every nurse in the third floor, their spouses and their children.
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April 19th, 2011 at 6:02:52 PM
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The wife and I have our flights booked and we will be there from 6-12 to 6-18. I will defenately be at the WovCon. Havent yet booked the rooms but GN is the front runner. I look forward to meeting the Wizard and some of the great people from this forum. As far as a freindly tourny of some sort blackjack or poker sounds good.A packed craps table full of WOV attendees sounds good also. Nareed I hope things work out for you.
April 25th, 2011 at 10:39:44 AM
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I just returned from a week in Hawaii. As far as I know the dates of my Shasta/Hood trip are still not set in stone by the trip leader. There is also a chance I'll be kicked off the trip because I missed a training class on crevasse rescue. I hate to appear indecisive, but I still can't commit to anything at this point, but will do my best to make myself available.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 25th, 2011 at 10:45:17 AM
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Quote: WizardI missed a training class on crevasse rescue.
just tell them you saw that movie and all the guy has to do is chop his hand off
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
April 25th, 2011 at 11:21:50 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitjust tell them you saw that movie and all the guy has to do is chop his hand off
Very funny! However, that wasn't a crevasse. I have not seen the movie yet, but from what I've heard, that incident happened in what is referred to as a "slot canyon."
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 25th, 2011 at 12:31:45 PM
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What is this event everyone's talking about??
OFFICIALLY and justifiably reclaimed my title as SuperHotBlonde!
April 25th, 2011 at 3:59:07 PM
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Quote: HotBlondeWhat is this event everyone's talking about??
A get-together in Las Vegas in June, particularly Wednesday afternoon 6/15 at Main Street Station and possibly other days/times. Try a search on thread titles containing "WoVCon". There are several threads discussing possible activities. I think we are mostly counting on Croupier to get this organized.
April 25th, 2011 at 4:22:33 PM
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There is a Shasta/Hood meeting Wednesday evening. After that I should know if and when I'm going on that trip.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 27th, 2011 at 10:47:30 AM
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Quote: DocA get-together in Las Vegas in June, particularly Wednesday afternoon 6/15 at Main Street Station and possibly other days/times. Try a search on thread titles containing "WoVCon". There are several threads discussing possible activities. I think we are mostly counting on Croupier to get this organized.
It is more or less organised. I think the best think will be to go with the flow on the day, depending on the numbers that turn up.
The info on time and date as well as some general discussion can be found here
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April 27th, 2011 at 11:10:59 AM
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Hey Croupier,
I think there are some changes needed to the list at the front of this chain: Avargov, MDH, and Doc look to definitely be "in." Presumably JL2 will not attend, since he's banned from the site. Maybe altut or helicious can verify that for us:-)
Also, the timing of my trip does not work out for my girlfriend, so I'm coming solo.
I think there are some changes needed to the list at the front of this chain: Avargov, MDH, and Doc look to definitely be "in." Presumably JL2 will not attend, since he's banned from the site. Maybe altut or helicious can verify that for us:-)
Also, the timing of my trip does not work out for my girlfriend, so I'm coming solo.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
April 27th, 2011 at 11:31:39 AM
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Thanks for the easy update list.
And loving the Silent Bob Quote from Clerks.
And loving the Silent Bob Quote from Clerks.
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April 27th, 2011 at 2:02:29 PM
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I am 99% sure I will be there, but my car won't be, so I will have to find a ride there. Perhaps I will try good 'ole public transportation since the rest of my family won't appear until late Weds early Thurs. I guess I could always bobtail over as well, then I can feel all manly with a 15-litre, 535 horse engine...lol.
Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes." ~ William Gibson
April 27th, 2011 at 2:56:18 PM
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Quote: avargovI guess I could always bobtail over as well, then I can feel all manly with a 15-litre, 535 horse engine...lol.
Put a pole on it, and I think that could be called a "party bus".
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
April 27th, 2011 at 3:43:45 PM
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April 27th, 2011 at 5:10:21 PM
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Quote: avargov... so I will have to find a ride there.
Perhaps we should have some discussion about carpooling. I'm not sure I'm ready to make commitments offering rides just yet, but I do expect to have a rental car. I will be staying at Bally's.
April 27th, 2011 at 7:29:27 PM
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gofaster - come when you can. We'll all be around for a while. You may just need to live up to your name to catch up to our level of buzzedness;)
Doc/avargov - Ditto on the car. Staying at Caesars. I'd imagine that some kind of rideshare arrangement is going to be a better option than finding a place to park a truck downtown.
Doc/avargov - Ditto on the car. Staying at Caesars. I'd imagine that some kind of rideshare arrangement is going to be a better option than finding a place to park a truck downtown.
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
April 27th, 2011 at 7:32:56 PM
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Me and the Mrs are at the Imperial Palace. Anyone want to split a limo ride?
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April 27th, 2011 at 8:33:36 PM
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I'm happy to report that I am in town all the way through the 18th. So count me in!
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 27th, 2011 at 8:40:36 PM
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Quote: WizardI'm happy to report that I am in town all the way through the 18th. So count me in!
Great News.
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April 27th, 2011 at 8:43:43 PM
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Quote: WizardI'm happy to report that I am in town all the way through the 18th. So count me in!
That is good to hear. Are you able to mountain climb as well, or did they boot you for missing practice?
"So as the clock ticked and the day passed, opportunity met preparation, and luck happened." - Maurice Clarett
May 8th, 2011 at 10:41:16 AM
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Quick bump. If there is anyone I have missed off the list let me know and I will update.
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May 8th, 2011 at 11:36:18 AM
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Quote: rdw4potusThat is good to hear. Are you able to mountain climb as well, or did they boot you for missing practice?
Thanks. They moved back the dates, enabling me to make WoVCon. However, I'm still supposed to make up the crevasse rescue class, but have no idea how to do that in Las Vegas in May. I plan to go to a rock climbing practice place to see if I can at least learn how to do the knots, anchors, and whatever else I missed.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
