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This page is your all-in-one convenient information center for the Las Vegas Mega Meetup currently planned for September.  Relevant threads:
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This page is your all-in-one convenient information center for the Las Vegas Mega Meetup the weekend of September 23, 2006.   
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== Photo round-up==
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29958880@N00/sets/72157594299267226/ jonmc - Day 1]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29958880@N00/sets/72157594299433983/ jonmc - Day 2]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29958880@N00/sets/72157594299672352/ jonmc - Day 3]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/29958880@N00/sets/72157594299879487/ jonmc - Day 4]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/stynxno/sets/72157594299527035/ Stynxno's Shots]
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* [http://flickr.com/photos/keanuvisionary/sets/72157594210971822/ krix pix]
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* [http://homepage.mac.com/d_halgren/Sites.html ikkyu2's pix]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/essexjan/sets/72157594303405178/ essexjan- the wedding]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/essexjan/sets/ essexjan's many many sets ]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/mullacc/sets/72157594301676254/ mullac's small set of shots]
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* [http://blindglass.org/gallery/mefi060923 DaShiv's shots]
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==Relevant threads==
  
 
* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/03/15/vegas_mega_meetup Drumming up interest]
 
* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/03/15/vegas_mega_meetup Drumming up interest]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/03/26/vegas_mega_meetup_1 Follow-up #1]
 
* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/03/26/vegas_mega_meetup_1 Follow-up #1]
 
* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/03/28/more_all_north_america_mechat_vegas_meet TrishaLynn updates the wiki!]
 
* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/03/28/more_all_north_america_mechat_vegas_meet TrishaLynn updates the wiki!]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/03/28/more_all_north_america_mechat_vegas_meet TrishaLynn sweetens the deal!]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/04/03/major_vegas_meetup_wiki_update Mike updates the wiki.  NOW WITH COLOR CODING!]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/06/26/vegas_megameetup_the_good_the_bad_and_th TrishaLynn has to bow out]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/08/09/las_vegas_update_about_me kmellis is in, more vague plans are made]
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* [http://metatalk.metafilter.com/mefi/12520 Mefites: "meh" (not much response in MeTa about the meetup)]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/09/09/bunny_nuptuals_update Jonmc and Pips are going to be married!  By Elvis!]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/09/14/vegas_baby_vegas Vegas, baby. Vegas. So, I'm planning on going to Jonmc and Pip's nuptials. - ORANGE SWAN]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/09/14/las_vegas_attractions_or_what_to_do_besi  Las Vegas Attractions (or, What To Do Besides Gamble) - MISCHIEF]
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* [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/09/15/vegasm Vegasm Aw yeah. I will be there on Saturday the 23rd. - SCARABIC]
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==External links==
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[http://metatalk.metafilter.com/mefi/12661 '''MetaFilter Announcement Thread''' by TPS on Sep. 11]
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'''[http://www.randsinrepose.com/archives/2002/05/01/rands_vegas_system_prelude.html The Rands Vegas System.]'''  Required reading.
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'''[http://www.cafepress.com/mechavegas06 MechaVegas Swag-o-Rama at CafePress]'''
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*If anyone wants to order a [http://www.bowlingshirt.com/index.bv bowling shirt] or go someplace other than Cafepress, [http://krix.org/MCLV.png here is the 300dpi transparent PNG image].
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*I will redo the shirt/logo with a more accurate date if someone is going to get a shirt and wants me to. - ''krix''
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'''[http://www.reviewjournal.com/bestoflv/ Review Journal "Best of Las Vegas" 2006 Poll results]''' - for anyone looking for ideas of places and things to do...
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==The details so far==
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*As of Sept. 19th at 12:10AM, there are ''twenty'' people confirmed for attendance at this meetup.
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*There is a Yahoo! Groups mailinglist for organizing last minute details and exchanging contact info for when we're there.  Please email kmellis if you'd like to be invited to the list.
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*There is currently no one organizing rooms for Mecha Vegas.  Several people are staying at the [http://www.barbarycoastcasino.com/ Barbary Coast].  Several others are staying at the [http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/ Gold Coast], which happens to be the sister property of the Gold Coast.  There is a shuttle running between the two.
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*[http://metachat.org/users/jonmc jonmc] and [http://metachat.org/users/pips pips] are [http://metachat.org/index.php/2006/09/09/bunny_nuptuals_update getting married] at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday 9/23 at the [http://gracelandchapel.com/ Graceland Chapel].  All are invited and encouraged to attend ([http://gracelandchapel.com/ Elvis] will be there!).  The post-wedding party will take place at [http://lasvegas.citysearch.com/profile/36180448#editorialreview the Carnaval Court "FLAIR BAR" and Grill located at Harrahs] on the strip around 10 p.m. (''note: there is a $7m/3f cover charge after 9pm'')
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*Some events have already been suggested.  The first is to set an informal, regular meetup happy hour at the Barbary Coast main bar between 4 and 5 pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.  The second is to organize a group to trek over to the [http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/pages/ent_coaster.asp Manhattan Express] roller coaster right after the wedding and before it closes at midnight.  ThePinkSuperhero and stynxno will be going [http://www.flyawayindoorskydiving.com/lv.html indoor skydiving] on Saturday, 9/23 at 10 a.m.; all are invited to join us there.
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*kmellis/EB's name is Keith Ellis.  I'll be at the Barbary Coast.  My cell is 505-453-0532.  For other information of this sort, see the mailinglist mentioned above.
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Please add your name to the appropriate list below.
  
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The details so far as we know them:
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==Attendees==
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*TrishaLynn's parents have a timeshare on the strip that has been offered for our use.  The two-bedroom suite is $110/night on Friday and Saturday and $80/night during the week (Sun-Thurs.) and can sleep up to 6 people (2 queen beds, 1 king bed). The less expensive but more cozy alternative is to take a one-bedroom suite at $80/night on the weekend and $60/night on the weekday.  It also sleeps up to 6 people (2 queen beds, 1 queen sleeper sofa).
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{| {{tables}}
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*Hotel tax in Las Vegas is currently 9%. The total for one 2-bedroom suite for a Friday and Saturday night stay would be $239.80.  The total for one 1-bedroom suite would be $174.40. Divided between 6 people, each person's share would be $39.97 (~$20 per night) and $29.07 respectively (rounded up to the nearest penny).  If additional nights are needed, they can be arranged at your own extra cost.
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|'''User'''||'''Possibility'''||'''Where Ya Staying?'''||'''Dates'''||'''Comment'''
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*Each condo suite comes with the following ameneties: 25" TV, Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Cable TV, CD Player, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Electric Can Opener, Full Kitchen, Full Size Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Hair Dryer, Heating, Ironing Board with Iron, Microwave, Oven, Place Settings, Pots & Pans, Stove, Telephone, Toaster, VCR.
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*We will be able to reserve more than one room at these rates.
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{{Booking|
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*If guests are arriving on Thursday night, there is a possibility we may be able to get that night for free. If guests are leaving on Monday, there is a possibility we may be able to get Sunday night for free as well.
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          username      |essexjan|
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*The tentative date is the weekend of September 23.  This is the weekend following TrishaLynn's birthday, and all respondents thusfar have indicated late September as acceptable.  People can come and go as they please, but for meetup purposes, everyone should plan to spend at least Saturday and Sunday in LV.
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |green|
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          mechalodging  |Staying at the Barbary Coast|
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          dates        |9/19-9/26|
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          comments      |
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}}
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{{Booking|
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          username      |kmellis|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |green|
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          mechalodging |Staying at the Barbary Coast|
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          dates        |9/21-9/25|
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          comments      |Accompanied by friend, dlarge.
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}}
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{{Booking|
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          username      |DaShiv|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |Green|
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          mechalodging |Barbary Coast|
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          dates        |Saturday|
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          comments      |Staying with dlarge and kmellis.
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}}
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{{Booking|
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          username      |jonmc & pips|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |green|
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          mechalodging |Staying at the Barbary Coast|
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          dates        |September 21-24|
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          comments      |Getting married September 23rd!
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}}
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{{Booking|
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          username      |ThePinkSuperhero & stynxno|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |green|
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          mechalodging |MGM Grand September 21 & 22; September 23, not sure; we're hoping the hotel will comp us another night, but until further notice, at mischief's!|
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          dates        |September 21-24- on the same flight out of NYC as jonmc/pips|
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          comments      |Woooo! I'm excited!.
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}}
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{{Booking|
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          username      |scarabic|
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          possibility   |Definite|
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          colour        |green|
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          mechalodging |Imperial Palace because the Barbary Coast is apparently too full of jonmc groupies|
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          dates        |night of Sat 23rd and gone in the morning|
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          comments      |Hell yeah.  
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}}
  
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Please add your name to the appropriate list below. Since, at the time of this page's publishing, the meetup is still 6 months away, it is assumed that nothing is etched in stone; but the rooms need to be booked no more 60 days in advance and the sooner we have an idea of expected turnout, the better able we will be to plan appropriately.  (Also note whether you will be attaining your own accomodations.)
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{{Booking|
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          username      |krix & saf|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |green|
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          mechalodging |Residents|
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |
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==Definite==
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{{Booking|
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*mike9322 (Bunkin' up)
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          username      |mischief|
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*krix & saf (residents -unfortunately cannot help with lodging, but will assist in other fashions)
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          possibility  |Definite|
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*TrishaLynn (To be R.A. of the women's room, assigning myself to be the hotel liaison because I've done this sort of thing before, <i>numerous</i> times--and it is <i>my parents'</i> time share property after all...)
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          colour        |green|
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*scarabic - wouldn't miss this. I have no talents or resources to offer, though.
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          mechalodging  |I live within minutes of the Strip and I can accomdate one or two people who want to crash on the floor (or a really uncomfortable couch). Plus I snore. Loud. The upstairs neighbors beat on the floor. I wear industrial strength ear plugs. Anyway, it's free and you get what you pay for. mischief@mail.ru|
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |
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}}
  
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==Possible==
 
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*matildaben (needs lodging)
 
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*warbaby (have bar will travel)
 
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*YouCanCallMeAl (will need lodging)
 
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*ThePinkSuperhero (will need lodging)
 
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*Rainbaby (would secure own lodging)
 
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*me3dia (would be willing to <s>shack up</s> share a hotel room)
 
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*postmodernmillie (will stay w/friend)
 
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*agropyron and Diva Despina (will secure own lodging, will need to secure whuffles)
 
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*moonbird (will need encouragement)
 
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*gaspode (will need lodging, and maybe someone to convince mr g that it's a good idea for me to go)
 
  
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==Long-shot==
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{{Booking|
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*cmonkey (I've been known to spontaneously change my mind from time to time. Should I go, I'll get my own room.  With a well stocked bar and a jacuzzi pre-stocked with hookers and a floating slot machine.)
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          username      |Elizard & Zack_Replica|
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*deborah (The mister is taking three weeks holidays with the last day being September 25.  It's possible he could take more time.  If both of us are coming, we would probably drive and get our our room.  If it's just me, I'll fly in.  I'm not sure about lodging or transportation once I'm there.)
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          possibility  |Definite|
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*WolfDaddy (I'm in a friend's wedding in Tahoe, and if he decides to get married this year, it's going to be in September. And I think he's going to decide to get married this year.)
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          colour        |green|
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*essexjan (I've a friend works at the Nugget should be able to get me a cheap room, if the flight isn't too expensive)
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          mechalodging |Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Strip Area, 4000 W Flamingo Rd.|
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*amro (It's unlikely that I'll make it, but keep me in the loop.)
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          dates        |September 21-25|
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          comments      |Tickets are booked, and we're stoked for it!
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{{Booking|
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          username      |OrangeSwan|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |Green|
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          mechalodging |Gold Coast Hotel and Casino|
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          dates        |9/22- 9/24|
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          comments      |Damn, but this is going to be fun.
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}}
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{{Booking|
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          username      |getoffmylawn|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |green|
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          mechalodging |Regular hotel off the strip|
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          dates        |9/23|
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          comments      |Woo hoo!
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{{Booking|
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          username      |NortonDC & onlyconnect|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |Green|
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          mechalodging  |Bally's|
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          dates        |Saturday through Monday|
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          comments      |
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{{Booking|
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          username      |ikkyu2 & occhiblu|
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          possibility  |Definite|
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          colour        |PURPLE|
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          mechalodging  |The Venetian, unless ikky loses it all on the hard 8.|
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          dates        |9/22-9/25|
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          comments      |
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}}
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{{Booking|
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          username      |agropyron & Diva Despina|
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          possibility  |Possible|
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          colour        |orange|
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          mechalodging ||
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |Putting off deciding to the last minute
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{{Booking|
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          username      |SassHat|
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          possibility  |Possible|
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          colour        |orange|
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          mechalodging  |If I can make it, I might need to split a room with someone or crash on their floor...|
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |I think I may be able to swing the cost of the flight to LV and expenses for the weekend...|
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{{Booking|
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          username      |Triode|
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          possibility  |Possible|
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          colour        |orange|
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          mechalodging ||
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |
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{{Booking|
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          username      |Liffey|
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          possibility  |Possible|
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          colour        |orange|
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          mechalodging  |Resident|
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |I feel underqualified to attend, but, darnit, I want to believe.
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{{Booking|
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          username      |Wedge|
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          possibility  |Theoretically Impossible|
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          colour        |red|
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          mechalodging |Madison, Wisconsin|
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |I won't be able to make it. I'm so sorry. Please don't take this the wrong way. It's not you, metachat, it's me. Maybe some other time? Promise you won't forget about me. You'll write, won't you? 
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{{Booking|
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          username      |Jimbob|
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          possibility  |Theoretically Impossible|
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          colour        |red|
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          mechalodging |Darwin, Australia|
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          dates        ||
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          comments      |Sorry, Wedge is taking me out to dinner and a movie that night.
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 29 September 2006

This page is your all-in-one convenient information center for the Las Vegas Mega Meetup the weekend of September 23, 2006.

Photo round-up

Relevant threads

External links

MetaFilter Announcement Thread by TPS on Sep. 11

The Rands Vegas System. Required reading.

MechaVegas Swag-o-Rama at CafePress

Review Journal "Best of Las Vegas" 2006 Poll results - for anyone looking for ideas of places and things to do...

The details so far

  • As of Sept. 19th at 12:10AM, there are twenty people confirmed for attendance at this meetup.
  • There is a Yahoo! Groups mailinglist for organizing last minute details and exchanging contact info for when we're there. Please email kmellis if you'd like to be invited to the list.
  • There is currently no one organizing rooms for Mecha Vegas. Several people are staying at the Barbary Coast. Several others are staying at the Gold Coast, which happens to be the sister property of the Gold Coast. There is a shuttle running between the two.
  • Some events have already been suggested. The first is to set an informal, regular meetup happy hour at the Barbary Coast main bar between 4 and 5 pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The second is to organize a group to trek over to the Manhattan Express roller coaster right after the wedding and before it closes at midnight. ThePinkSuperhero and stynxno will be going indoor skydiving on Saturday, 9/23 at 10 a.m.; all are invited to join us there.
  • kmellis/EB's name is Keith Ellis. I'll be at the Barbary Coast. My cell is 505-453-0532. For other information of this sort, see the mailinglist mentioned above.


Please add your name to the appropriate list below.

Attendees

User Possibility Where Ya Staying? Dates Comment
essexjan Definite Staying at the Barbary Coast 9/19-9/26
kmellis Definite Staying at the Barbary Coast 9/21-9/25 Accompanied by friend, dlarge.
DaShiv Definite Barbary Coast Saturday Staying with dlarge and kmellis.
jonmc & pips Definite Staying at the Barbary Coast September 21-24 Getting married September 23rd!
ThePinkSuperhero & stynxno Definite MGM Grand September 21 & 22; September 23, not sure; we're hoping the hotel will comp us another night, but until further notice, at mischief's! September 21-24- on the same flight out of NYC as jonmc/pips Woooo! I'm excited!.
scarabic Definite Imperial Palace because the Barbary Coast is apparently too full of jonmc groupies night of Sat 23rd and gone in the morning Hell yeah.
krix & saf Definite Residents
mischief Definite I live within minutes of the Strip and I can accomdate one or two people who want to crash on the floor (or a really uncomfortable couch). Plus I snore. Loud. The upstairs neighbors beat on the floor. I wear industrial strength ear plugs. Anyway, it's free and you get what you pay for. mischief@mail.ru
Elizard & Zack_Replica Definite Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Strip Area, 4000 W Flamingo Rd. September 21-25 Tickets are booked, and we're stoked for it!
OrangeSwan Definite Gold Coast Hotel and Casino 9/22- 9/24 Damn, but this is going to be fun.
getoffmylawn Definite Regular hotel off the strip 9/23 Woo hoo!
NortonDC & onlyconnect Definite Bally's Saturday through Monday
ikkyu2 & occhiblu Definite The Venetian, unless ikky loses it all on the hard 8. 9/22-9/25
agropyron & Diva Despina Possible Putting off deciding to the last minute
SassHat Possible If I can make it, I might need to split a room with someone or crash on their floor... I think I may be able to swing the cost of the flight to LV and expenses for the weekend...
Triode Possible
Liffey Possible Resident I feel underqualified to attend, but, darnit, I want to believe.
Wedge Theoretically Impossible Madison, Wisconsin I won't be able to make it. I'm so sorry. Please don't take this the wrong way. It's not you, metachat, it's me. Maybe some other time? Promise you won't forget about me. You'll write, won't you?
Jimbob Theoretically Impossible Darwin, Australia Sorry, Wedge is taking me out to dinner and a movie that night.
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