OSD Con 2023

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  1. Vastiner

    Vastiner Hero of the OSD

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    Alrighty folks! I am booking the WV house for the following dates.

    July 29th - Aug 5th. It's a Saturday to Saturday. We have some wiggle room to shift the dates around if needed.

    Including fees, the total comes to $3,533.64.

    Split between 10 people = 353.36
    Split between 9 people = 392.62
    Split between 8 people = 441.70

    Please give me a CONFIRMED yes if you plan to attend by March 3rd.
     
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  2. Yndrofian

    Yndrofian Powerful Silver Dragon

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    thanks for all the work youve put into this, vast.
    i shall now approach my wife, fully buffed for diplomacy ;)
     
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    Me and Maggie are good to join
     
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    Oh, grow up. I thought a native Long Islander and my Nemesis was made out of tougher stuff.
     
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    Draikenblood That One Guy ^_^

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    Oh oh oh! I'm so down for this!
     
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    Confirmed yes. Vacation blocked out, so I'll be there or somewhere!
     
  7. Vastiner

    Vastiner Hero of the OSD

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    We are at 11 people who have shown interest. I have expanded the selections to include several 12 guest options if we need it.

    Please go to the below form to input your votes. If you cannot go to a specific location for whatever reason, give it a 1 star.

    Note - I am counting these submissions as a confirmation that you will be coming. If you can only give me a "soft yes" or "maybe", please specify here.

    https://forms.office.com/e/4W9uzigi0s
     
  8. Draikenblood

    Draikenblood That One Guy ^_^

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    As a note my partner Amie would like to join us. We more then likely will get a separate lodging nearby. I will have morning information soon.
     
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    i go the go-ahead from my wife. so i plan to be there. :D
    filling out the office form now
     
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    looked at the new venues youve found, vast. they look really good. i LOVE the creek'n'woods. so much space! too bad theres no 'yard' space... but the decking kinda makes up for it.
    i really like New River too due to all the open commune(?) space and itd be SUPER fun to sit in the river and chill with a beer, but the beds/sleeping situation seems odd.
    goat farm seems awesome, but interior pics are a bit lacking.. makes it feel small
     
  11. Finleyville

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    Alright, I have looked at these options and have come up with some observations. When we gtg 80% of our activities are sleeping, eating/drinking, and gaming. We do other stuff too, but this is what we usually end up doing. We tend to make big dinners and everyone usually eats at the same time. So eating spaces are important. With that in mind, here are my thoughts on some of the choices. All the other locations seem inferior to these when considering the above criteria.

    Best eating and gaming location:

    Harpers Ferry WV - RIVERFRONT - $360 night/6 nights = $2160 8 people (more on this later) = $270 each

    This has not one, or two, but THREE eating tables. That also allows 3 separate games to be played at once. Not everyone could sleep here though so Draik, Amie, and I would prolly find a separate sleeping place.

    CONS: No grill, no hottub

    https://www.vrbo.com/2894018?adultsCount=10&arrival=2023-07-22&departure=2023-07-29&unitId=3466058

    Best sleeping/cooking/drinking location: (with a caveat!)

    Lancaster, PA - LAKE HOUSE/South (+North!) - $233 + ($191)/6 nights = $2544 11 people = $231 each

    This place, also right on the water, could work very well. Vastiner posted up this location before labeled Lake House / South. It is half of a duplex. We would need to book both sides of this building for it to be comfortable. The pros to this are now we have access to two separate kitchens with a huge deck and multiple bars (for me!) Also, Draik, Amie, and I could stay in the other half without driving anywhere. It has a hot tub (South) and an outdoor grill (North). We would also get a discount on the above prices if we booked both sides.

    CONS: Only a single large table to eat/game.
    LITTLE BETTER: We could use the dining table in the other place to game as well.

    South side of building:
    https://www.vrbo.com/868495?adultsCount=10&arrival=2023-07-29&departure=2023-08-05&unitId=1416434

    North side of building:
    https://www.vrbo.com/869020?adultsCount=10&arrival=2023-07-29&departure=2023-08-05&unitId=1416959
     
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  12. Draikenblood

    Draikenblood That One Guy ^_^

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    I am wiling to go in on the small side with Fin. for the Duplex
     
  13. Vastiner

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    The duplex has been booked for July 29th - August 5th. Here are the addresses.

    Lake House (South): VRBO 868495, 630 Bridge Valley Road, Pequea, PA 17565
    Lake House (North): VRBO 869020, 632 Bridge valley Road, Pequea, PA 17565

    Both sides combined plus fees and discount = $4,097.90. Split 11 ways that is $372 each. I have a paypal you can send your share to, just search for the email ericjtaft@gmail.com. If paypal doesn't work for you for any reason, we can settle up in person.

    Check in = 4 pm on July 29th. I expect to be there very close to 4pm.
    Check out = 10 am on August 5th.

    My cell number is 508-304-3663. I have many of your numbers already, but just to be sure please send me the best number to reach you during the trip.

    There is parking on the property for 3 vehicles. If we need space there is additional parking about 500 feet from the duplex.

    Price breakdown:
    • North: $232.71 x 7 nights ($1,629)
    • South: $190.93 x 7 nights ($1,336.50)
    • Combined Fees: $995
    • Taxes: $412.40
    • Discount: $275
    • Total: $4,097.90
     
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    Draikenblood That One Guy ^_^

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    Woot! This is gona be so much fun!
     
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    So, are we still at $372/ person? Just trying to nail down the funds and what I need. I know we are getting close, how soon do you need the money? Should it have already been there and I am just a slacker?
     
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    $372 per person. The place is already booked and paid for. For anyone who doesn't like paypal, you can give me your share in person at the con.
     
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    FINLEY IS A WEENIE!
     
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    Susan actually walked into the office to see why I was laughing so hard. It was your new signature...

    And while I was not specifically thinking of Seldonia when I created MY signature, well, "If the shoe fits..."
     
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    F'lar Mnementh Erevan Lives!

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    Got everything booked! :)
    Just need to request one more vac-day from work and I'm set!!
     
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    Well, I would say some time around June 12th of 2008. :)

    Elena says Hi! Asked how Susan and Nugget were doing. She was saying hi to them. She said unfortunately she has to relay that message through you. LOL

    I'm kidding she's the nice one.
     

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