Denvention 3 - 66th Annual World Science Fiction Convention

[Dawno]

August 6 - 10 in Denver, Colorado (http://www.denvention3.org/). I'm aware of some AW'ers going. If you are going or live in the area and would like to talk about meeting, here's the thread to do it.

I'm planning on attending, and look forward to meeting you there!

[ChunkyC]

I wish I could, it's only a 2 hour flight from Calgary, but I's too poor.

Be sure to look for Adrian, Dawno. He'll be there before heading up to Calgary for Con-Vention24 about a week later, where he's a guest of honour. (I am going to that one, it's only an hour drive from my house, no expensive hotels to worry about.)

Anyway, looking forward to attending Worldcon vicariously through this thread. :)

[Sassee]

I'm not going but I live in North Denver. Just let me know if you guys plan to go out one night or something! :)

[Roger J Carlson]

I'm planning on being there, and I'm bringing my wife this time, so you will all be able to meet the saint who has lived with me for 30 years. (August 12 will be our 30th anniversary:))

[Komnena]

Maybe.

[BlackViolet13]

I think I'm going to go, I just need to find a sitter for the weekend. Looks like it's going to be a blast!

[Tirjasdyn]

I'm there...I'm running gaming for Denvention (gods help me) :D

[Dawno]

If you come to WorldCon, find me! I am getting ribbons printed up that say "Do You Know Dawno?" and "I Know Dawno!" for your con badge :D

[Tirjasdyn]

How would I find you? :)

I'm going to be in gaming most of the time at the Sheridan.

[Roger J Carlson]

Sparklie ears! Sparklie ears!

[Medievalist]

Err . . . Dawno has been known to ah, well, wear her ears.

[TheIT]

Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend. Dawno, remember I introduced you to my friend Melody at Baycon? She and her husband will have a booth in the dealer's room to sell books & stuff. I'll tell her to keep an eye out for you.

Have fun at the con!

[Dawno]

I will be the 5'7" gal with long brown hair wearing a pink polo shirt whose name badge says Dawno. :)

I will have my sequined Minnie Mouse ears somewhere about my person, maybe on, maybe not.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/Ebil_Librarian/Dawno_SE80x80.gif (That picture isn't totally accurate, I let my bangs grow out and haven't decided whether or not I'm going to cut them short again ETA: I have bangs again)

I'll post some get together spots/times when I get there and have conferred with my co-conspirators fellow con-attendees.

[Tirjasdyn]

Err . . . Dawno has been known to ah, well, wear her ears.


Ah that's right...she's had that flag for so long I forgot.

[Dawno]

One week to go! Anyone else going? If lodging is an issue, I could be able to help, so PM me.

[Roger J Carlson]

We'll be getting in late Thursday night. Staying at the Sheraton. Any thoughts on where we can all meet up?

[Dawno]

I'm getting into Denver early on the 5th. I can scope out some stuff and suggest some places for lunch or dinner.

The closest hotel to the convention is the Hyatt.

The Sheraton is the party hotel (lucky Roger!) and there's a Making Light (http://nielsenhayden.com/makinglight/archives/010448.html#010448) party on Friday night somewhere in the Sheraton, I hope to go.

I have a reservation at the Hyatt at the convention rate which I can transfer to someone else if contacted before this weekend, otherwise I'm canceling the reservation as I've decided to share a room elsewhere with some friends - The room has two double beds but it's not a suite (it's about 400 sq ft room) supposed to have a city view and be somewhere above the 4th floor. The Hyatt is about 3.5 blocks from the convention center.

Weather for Denver next week looks to be hot. Average temps for the convention days are 85F to 97F. Low chance of rainfall. Humidity is usually low as well - 11% today for example. Keep hydrated. Also, if you have had any altitude related issues (I get migraines), don't forget that Denver is called "The Mile High City" :-)

[Tirjasdyn]

Weather for Denver next week looks to be hot. Average temps for the convention days are 85F to 97F. Low chance of rainfall. Humidity is usually low as well - 11% today for example. Keep hydrated. Also, if you have had any altitude related issues (I get migraines), don't forget that Denver is called "The Mile High City" :-)

Not to rain on a boat or nothing but if you have altitude issues you shouldn't imbibe alcohol. Just a general reminder for all.

[payitforward]

Hi All!

I actually live in Denver, a mere 10 minutes away from the convention center, so I think it might be a crime if I don't go! If anyone wants to pm me for an AW coffee, please do! 'Tis would be grand to meet other AW folk at the convention!

Nancy

[Sassee]

Not to rain on a boat or nothing but if you have altitude issues you shouldn't imbibe alcohol. Just a general reminder for all.

Yes, keep hydrated. Drink 30% to 50% more water than you would normally drink. It's a semi-arid climate, and high altitude will dehydrate you faster all by itself anyway.

I'm getting into Denver early on the 5th. I can scope out some stuff and suggest some places for lunch or dinner.

Or, you know, you could ask some of us natives ;)

[Komnena]

We're leaving tomorrow for Denver.

[Medievalist]

Locals -- I'm thinking about a meetup at the closest Tattered Covers? There's a cafe there, right?

[Dawno]

Yes, keep hydrated. Drink 30% to 50% more water than you would normally drink. It's a semi-arid climate, and high altitude will dehydrate you faster all by itself anyway.



Or, you know, you could ask some of us natives ;)

Natives are welcome to make suggestions!

[Myrddin]

Hi All!

I actually live in Denver, a mere 10 minutes away from the convention center, so I think it might be a crime if I don't go! If anyone wants to pm me for an AW coffee, please do! 'Tis would be grand to meet other AW folk at the convention!

Nancy
/wave :) Thanks for the post on my blog and sending me over here.

I also live in Denver, but don't ask me about bars and restaurants downtown. I haven't gone downtown except for the occasional trip to the office for years. Kids tend to stifle social activities such as going out and enjoying quiet restaurants. :) I have no idea what's still open or what's new and good.

I haven't been to the new Tattered Cover downtown, but the old one in Cherry Creek had a nice cafe. I'd assume the new one has one too. It's right on the 16th street mall (pedestrian only street with free buses shuttling up and down the street) so it's very accessible from the Convention Center and not closed to people who aren't going to the convention.

I'm still not sure which days I'll be attending the con (Thursday or Saturday), but I'd love to meet some of you all. I mostly lurk at AW, but I'm always looking to meet up with other writers. And maybe getting to know some of you better will make me lurk less. :)

[Sassee]

Oh yay! I was saved from having to remember everything that's down there... here you go, from this site: http://www.downtowndenver.com/BID/BID16thStreetMall.htm




The Denver Pavilions (http://www.denverpavilions.com/) at Glenarm Place offers more than 50 shops and restaurants, including:
Virgin Records Megastore
NikeTown
Maggiano's Little Italy (http://www.maggianos.com/)
Hard Rock Cafe (http://www.hardrock.com/)
Gap
Lucky Strike Lanes.
There's also a 15-screen United Artists (http://www.regalcinemas.com/frames/fandango.html?http://www.fandango.com/my_box_office.asp?remotefilter=REGL&txtCityZip=80202)movie theater (http://www.regalcinemas.com/frames/fandango.html?http://www.fandango.com/my_box_office.asp?remotefilter=REGL&txtCityZip=80202).
(Links to members of the Downtown Denver Partnership.)

Tabor Center (http://www.taborcenter.com/) at Lawrence Street offers:
The Cheesecake Factory
ESPN Zone (http://www.espnzone.com/)The Purple Martini (http://purplemartini.com/frames.aspx?Section=TechCenter)
The two-block long retail center recently completed a $25 million renovation, and features a revamped interior and exterior, and new shops.



16th Street Mall Sidewalk Cafés

Quizno’s – 216 16th St.
Supreme Court @ The Sheraton Denver
Capitol Bar @ The Sheraton Denver
Bravo Ristorante @ The Sheraton Denver
Starbucks Coffee (http://www.starbucks.com/default.asp) – 303 16th St.
Johnny Rockets – 403 16th St.
Corner Bakery – 500 16th St.
Earls – 1600 Glenarm
Peet’s Coffee & Tea – 1600 Glenarm
Cook’s Fresh Market (http://cooksfreshmarket.com/) – 1600 Glenarm
Hard Rock Café (http://hardrockcafe.com/) – 500 16th St.
Marlowe’s (http://www.marlowesdenver.com/) – 501 16th St.
Paramount Café (http://www.paramountcafe.com/) – 509 16th St.
Appaloosa Grill – 535 16th St.
Starbucks Coffee (http://www.starbucks.com/) – 700 16th St.
Jamba Juice – 701 16th St.
Suzy Q’s Deli & Frozen Yogurt – 709 16th St.
Chili’s Too – 951 16th St.
Good Times – 951 16th St.
Rialto Café (http://www.rialtocafe.com/) – 934 16th St.
Starbucks Coffee (http://www.starbucks.com/) – 934 16th St.
Rock Bottom Brewery (http://rockbottom.com/RockBottomWeb/RBR/Home.aspx) – 1001 16th St.
Paradise Bakery – 1001 16th St.
Tokyo Joe’s – 1001 16th St.
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret (http://www.lannies.com/) – 16th & Arapahoe
Palomino Restaurant Rotisseria Bar (http://www.palomino.com/) @ Skyline Park
Corner Bakery – 1147 16th St.
Willie G’s Seafood and Steakhouse – 16th & Lawrence
Cheesecake Factory – 1201 16th St. (open seasonally)
Noodles & Co. – 1460 16th St.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (http://www.chipotle.com/) – 1480 16th St.
Starbucks Coffee (http://www.starbucks.com/) – 1490 16th St.
Illegal Pete’s – 1530 16th St.
Gumbo's - 1530 16th St.
Dixon’s Downtown Grill (http://www.dixonsrestaurant.com/) – 1610 16th St.
Starbucks Coffee (http://www.starbucks.com/) – 1750 16th St.

In addition to the shops at Denver Pavilions and Tabor Center, other shopping destinations on the Mall include: Tattered Cover Bookstore (http://www.tatteredcover.com/) (Wynkoop Street), Overland Sheepskin Co. and other shops at Writer Square (http://www.writer-square.com/) (Lawrence Street), a number of specialty stores at Curtis Street (Breaking the Mold Candle Co., Ann Taylor Loft, The Children's Place), Ross Dress for Less and Dress Barn (Stout Street), TJ Maxx (California Street) and many, many others. .... so yeah, there's a few things. lol

[Tirjasdyn]

I don't go downtown too often anymore...used to go there a lot to shop...not anymore. I do drive through it every day though on my way to work in Cherry Creek.

I have to figure out how to pay for a weeks worth of parking. Sigh.

[Dawno]

Who's already completely organized and ready to go? :D

Tomorrow I cancel my Hyatt reservation - if you know anyone who needs a room, it's at the con rate and has two double beds, let me know asap - I can transfer the reservation to them.

I'm pretty much ready - have to wash a couple things but since I travel for business now and then, I have all the toiletry/makeup/hair stuff I need already sorted and organized into plastic storage bins or freezer size ziplock bags.

[Medievalist]

I'm performing on a panel Thursday afternoon at 5:30:

226 Re-telling old stories: The new fairy tales

CCC - Room 604

Fairy tales contain themes that apply to the human condition. How does re-telling them in an updated form effect these themes?

Adam Stemple, Lisa Spangenberg, (m) Shanna Swendson, Valerie

I'm blind as a bat, so do let me know if you see me and I know you -- even reading badge names is tricky for me, unless you're in just the right place.

[Sassee]

You guys in town yet? Is there a super sekret AW dinner I can crash? I won't bring my shurikens, I promise... ;)

[Tirjasdyn]

I'll be there in a few hours to set up gaming. That's where I'll be most of the time.

[Roger J Carlson]

I won't be in until tomorrow night. I'm in Omaha now.

[Komnena]

I'm in Denver now.

[tjwriter]

*Sighs a most jealous sigh and turns a lovely Shrek shade of green with envy.*

I so wish I could go. I'm sure it's a blast, but I don't even know if I can make it to Collinsville this year.

Have a great time everyone!

[ChunkyC]

Yes indeed, have a blast, y'all. And we want incriminating pictures!

[Komnena]

Pictures? I don't think I've even seen Dawno yet.

[Dawno]

My apologies for not catching up to those of you who were there or who were hoping for an AW get together. I hope you had a good time!

[Tirjasdyn]

Twas fun...but as I was tied to gaming...I didn't make it out of the Sherton much. I checked out the party floor once or twice but I was only able to get up there at 1 or 2 in the morning when most things had quieted down.

But gaming was a blast.