Hello, I am going to convention this year because it is being held 45 min from my home and I'll likely take the local train. I saved up my "mad" money for a year to just cover the registration costs and it still ended up being more than I thought. If I had travel expenses on top of hotel than I couldn't go.
This is the first con of any kind that I've payed more than $150 for registration/classes. I've worked on Con committees before so I know they can be expensive, but I was kind of "sticker shocked" when I wrote the check. My one disappointment is that for the cost I can only take two classes. It was VERY frustrating to me that I couldn't take 3 or 4 classes. I guess I'm used to the other cons where you can take a dozen classes over the weeks time. with minimal extra expense. I was also a little frustrated about being required to pay for banquets. I don't think I'll even be able to go to them. Yes, for those staying in the hotel it's great, but like the Sunday night dinner...I wish I could have opted out. As it is It's going to be a tough week for my family with me gone so much. The time of year is BAD - right as school is starting (and daughter's birthday). Honestly I'll probably never attend again...It is just too much money for two classes and the time of year. *** I would not go on a cruse con even if the cost was lower. I abhor cruse ships. My sister was an entertainment director on a number of cruse ships for several different lines and the stories she tells....NO, I will never set foot on a cruse. As always, Robin -- Never, ever, let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Prove the cynics wrong. Pity them for they have no imagination. The sky's the limit. *Your* sky. *Your *limit. Now, let's dance. *~Tom Hiddleston* - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
