HeroCon 2009 - Justice Server Events and Attendance

I missed the event coordinator yesterday, but was able to speak to someone who was familiar with the banquet menus today. Here's the $/person for the 3 dinner banquet menus:

Classico - $22.95 - choose 3 items & 1 dessert, incl soft drinks, coffee & tea
Supremo - $27.95 - choose 4 items & 1 dessert, incl soft drinks, coffee & tea
Glorioso - $35.95 - choose 10 items & 2 desserts, incl soft drinks, coffee & tea

Link to Buca di Beppo (apparently I can't get it to link directly to the banquet menu.)

I think those are very reasonable prices for the amount of food you get. For my birthday last year, it cost 5 of us over $200.00 to have dinner at Buca. We had one salad, to entrees, and one dessert. So for less than that, we can have 10 items and 2 desserts. I think that's a good deal.

Okay, I will have to bring my digital camera to this, and have hubby doing his Steve Irwin impression here as well as part of the larger HeroCon 2009 documentary.

BTW, T_J, just to warn you... he's talking about having you do something weird for this... just smile and go with it.

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

I will be there and whatever we do Friday night I am down for. So all the items are good as long as I don't get mushrroms or flaked fish, I'm allergic. But having gone to Bucca for many years now, yes it is above average on price. Might I suggest we three different restaurant options varying on price? I agree with what many have said here about the economy and their personal finances. For many, this will be a bit of a struggle to not only get to, but afford and justify to family for what many perceive as just a game. I would like everyone to enjoy the weekend without the stress of worrying how their finances are going to be stressed by coming.

Also, in preperation for what is likely to come, we should try and find a discount liqour and a grocery store nearby, this will be much cheaper than the hotel prices if someone wants a "pop" or their toothpaste exploded all over their cape.

In defense of Mardun, and I hope you are that awesome BS scrap on justice I teamed with way back, $1500 dollars is way too much. I'm sure there are ways to decrease that amount through discounts and early reservations, but if it is too much of a burden for you, then don't. It is more important that you can afford to stay in the game than come to this event. HMMMM.... Maybe there is a way for NCNC to simulcast or live broadcast the dinner event or something?

On a side note Mardun, we here in the SF bay area are really starting to develop a good crew of players that meet somewhat regularly, I'm sure there are a lot of players in your area too that you can get together with. Make you own mini-con or meet and greet at some restaurant/bar, those are much more affordable. Just pops from the peanut gallery...

So dinner questions to be answered:
1) You coming? Yes, indeed.
1a) If yes, banquet menu ok? Banquet menu works for me.
1a1) If yes, which banquet items appeal? Spaghetti w/meatballs, Chicken w/Lemon, Sausage, Chocolate cake or cheesecake.
1a2) If no, what do you propose we do instead? hmm
1b) If no, are you weenie-ing out because you THINK you can't afford it? Nope
1b1) Does the wording of my question above change your answer? Nope
1d) If no, what the heck is wrong with you?
2) Anything we MUST have (even if not on the banquet menu)? Can't think of anything myself.
3) Preferred dining date/time? Same schedule as last time works.

1) You coming? YES!
1a) If yes, banquet menu ok? Yes.
1a1) If yes, which banquet items appeal? Supremo/Glorioso lists look great to me.
1a2) If no, what do you propose we do instead? We could always order a few pizzas and eat them in your room. I promise not to touch the mini-bar.
1b) If no, are you weenie-ing out because you THINK you can't afford it? I don't weenie-out... I RSVP with Regrets. However, see my answer to 1).
1b1) Does the wording of my question above change your answer? No.
1d) If no, what the heck is wrong with you? I plan on being hungry that Friday evening, so Buca is as good as anything else I can think of to have for dinner with friends.
2) Anything we MUST have (even if not on the banquet menu)? Extra Napkins and Flair... and perhaps some Utensils.
(I figure we might have some leeway in this regard as omissions cost the same as some included items.)
3) Preferred dining date/time? My planned default is Friday Oct 23, 5:30pm which will hopefully allow us to dine without rushing to get to whatever Niv might be putting together on Friday. The date and time is fine with me. Would like to share a cab if I can't hitch a ride (My phone is GPS enabled, and I can bring a Garmin as a backup.

My answers inline...

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Originally Posted by Red_Gren So dinner questions to be answered: 1) You coming? [Kitten Basket] Oh yes. 1a) If yes, banquet menu ok? [Kitten Basket] Yes 1a1) If yes, which banquet items appeal? [Kitten Basket] Supremo or Glorioso (preferably Supremo?) 1a2) If no, what do you propose we do instead? 1b) If no, are you weenie-ing out because you THINK you can't afford it? 1b1) Does the wording of my question above change your answer? 1d) If no, what the heck is wrong with you? [Kitten Basket] I'm not answering these questions because I'm going. 2) Anything we MUST have (even if not on the banquet menu)? (I figure we might have some leeway in this regard as omissions cost the same as some included items.) [Kitten Basket] Tiramisu. And I have an unsatisfied dessert war with Dark_Respite to be addressed. 3) Preferred dining date/time? My planned default is Friday Oct 23, 5:30pm which will hopefully allow us to dine without rushing to get to whatever Niv might be putting together on Friday [Kitten Basket] Works for me.

1) You coming?
Yuppers! And I'm bringing my dad again as well!

1a) If yes, banquet menu ok?
I don't see why not.

1a1) If yes, which banquet items appeal?
Supremo seems to be a good balance of flexibility and price, though I'd be willing to upgrade to Glorioso if the occasion calls for it.

1a2) If no, what do you propose we do instead?
Sushi went so brilliantly last year, I wouldn't mind a repeat.

1b) If no, are you weenie-ing out because you THINK you can't afford it?
Not only can I afford it, I insist, as I did last year, to cover the costs of at least myself and my guest plus gratuity.

1b1) Does the wording of my question above change your answer?
Hehehe, nah.

1b2) If no, what the heck is wrong with you?
That's what *I* wanna know!

2) Anything we MUST have (even if not on the banquet menu)?
(I figure we might have some leeway in this regard as omissions cost the same as some included items.)
Frankly, even after looking over the menu a few times, there's nothing that really springs to mind. I think the banquet will cover it quite nicely. Although, I do plan to visit the Buca we have locally here in Phoenix to see how it is, and if there's anything I see there that we'll just *have* to include, I'll be sure to drop you a line about it.


3) Preferred dining date/time? My planned default is Friday Oct 23, 5:30pm which will hopefully allow us to dine without rushing to get to whatever Niv might be putting together on Friday.
Sounds fantastic! Let's mangia!

I haven't posted on here in years. I had to update all my settings XD

I'll be there depending on my flight. I should be getting in around 2pm, so hopefully there won't be any delays. So count me in, I'm up for anything. We have a Buca near me and I like their food.

Also, Kyth is flying up with me, so count him in as well.

I don't really hang out on Justice much, but I am going to the Con and do like food so, if its open to all then I'd love to go and meet some new people


1) You coming? Yes
1a) If yes, banquet menu ok? Yes
1a1) If yes, which banquet items appeal? All of them!

2) Anything we MUST have (even if not on the banquet menu)?
Not really.

3) Preferred dining date/time? My planned default is Friday Oct 23, 5:30pm
That sounds good.

) You coming? Yes
1a) If yes, banquet menu ok? Yes
1a1) If yes, which banquet items appeal?
1a2) If no, what do you propose we do instead?
1b) If no, are you weenie-ing out because you THINK you can't afford it?
1b1) Does the wording of my question above change your answer?
1b2) If no, what the heck is wrong with you?
2) Anything we MUST have (even if not on the banquet menu)?
(I figure we might have some leeway in this regard as omissions cost the same as some included items.)
3) Preferred dining date/time? My planned default is Friday Oct 23, 5:30pm which will hopefully allow us to dine without rushing to get to whatever Niv might be putting together on Friday Sounds good to me.