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chris_gerrib ([personal profile] chris_gerrib) wrote2009-06-27 02:41 pm
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I Need a Vacation

All work and no play makes Chris a cross boy. So, I spent a little time today figuring out vacation options.

One thought was to upgrade my supporting membership in Anticipation and go catch a Worldcon. There are several problems with that idea. First, the Con would involve at least 4 days off from work, which I just can't justify right now. Second, I'd need to get 6 days at a hotel. Third, I'd have to pay for a flight or burn more time driving.

Then I discovered Confluence. It's your basic Friday night / Saturday / Sunday con, so I could do it with only one day off. (I'm taking the following Monday as a recovery day, but still, 2 is less than 4). Also, John Scalzi is Guest of Honor there. Since I've read his books and whatever, but not met the guy, it sounds like a good opportunity. Lastly, I'm sitting on a free flight voucher from my last vacation, so my travel cost is practically nil (airport and security fees).

Thus, Confluence it is, July 24-26 in lovely Pittsburgh, PA.

[identity profile] jetfx.livejournal.com 2009-06-27 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm considering going to Worldcon as well, since Montreal is drivable from here.

[identity profile] chris-gerrib.livejournal.com 2009-06-28 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I can't. That place they keep my paycheck wants me.