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Star Fleet Universe Discussion Board: Federation & Empire: F&E Annual Gaming Events: Archive through May 03, 2022
By Al Beddow (Albiegamer) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 10:38 am: Edit

I had an idea..

"Ryan Opel" handle should be something like "DBman" or "DBmeister" for obvious reasons.

Thoughts? Ideas?

By Al Beddow (Albiegamer) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 12:12 pm: Edit

By "DB" I mean DataBase...my bad.

By Jessica Orsini (Jessica_Orsini) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 12:44 pm: Edit

So not "Drone Bombardment" then? Sad, but OK.

By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 10:25 pm: Edit

I have secured an AirBnB for 9 nights. There are zero cancellation fees up until 48 hours before the opening day. I put a deposit down (was no benefit to paying in full up front).

Its 'labeled' to handle more than the 8 Guests I had planned for but there are only 6 beds (and oodles of couches). Price breakdown should be around $25 per night with 8.

Al said he would do a fly by to get a feel for the area (0.5 miles from ADB), parking situation (should be good its a corner lot home with a drive through circle drive). We have already done satellite surveys to look at the lot (fenced yard). Pools were scarce in the search as Al promised they would be. As for Gaming at the AirBnB it might be possible. Need a house meeting , approval from the owner, and Al's report so we can deliver a proper Sit Rep to SVC leading to that decision.

There is another about 0.2 miles further from the office that is $140+Tx per night (and holds 4-6 people.) With 4 that should be roughly less than $50 per night total tax/fees. With 5-6 ppl even less.

By Daniel Glenn Knipfer (Dgknipfer) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 11:05 pm: Edit

I'm definitely in for the first. Just need a place to park my C-Pap next to a bed.

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 01:31 am: Edit

If you want JJ ranch, let me know and I will see what is available. My offer to pay the $500 expired and that money was directed elsewhere, but I'll still make the phone call for you.

By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 10:56 am: Edit

Thanks Steve

By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Thursday, March 17, 2022 - 12:33 am: Edit

Southwest, Alaska, and Spirit all announced flight deals yesterday in case you want to plan ahead.

By Raymond L Hoffman (Rhoffman) on Saturday, March 19, 2022 - 02:44 pm: Edit

Would it be possible to look in on the game without being present for the whole period? I'd like to see you guys in action, but I won't be able to be in Amarillo that long.

By Daniel Glenn Knipfer (Dgknipfer) on Saturday, March 19, 2022 - 06:05 pm: Edit

Absolutely not. We are sequestering ourselves away like monks. No outside contact at all.

Just kidding. Sure, stop in and meet everybody. We'll be happy to meet any other Starfleet gamers.

By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Saturday, March 26, 2022 - 11:39 pm: Edit

Haha yeah, last year Mrs. Fay allowed Ted to come and hang out with the group for a bit. Even got to meet his family and Ted gave us a song (just before they arrived like a good dad so as not to embarrass the younglings).

By Al Beddow (Albiegamer) on Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 11:26 am: Edit

I went by the larger place (15th and Crockett)
The curved driveway can easily hold two vehicles (maybe three if the middle one doesn't need to get out). Street parking is ample on Crockett, one space in front of the house - there wasn't many cars parked on the street.

15th Ave is definatly a 'no parking zone' in that it has significant traffic with a lovely yellow line down the center.

The house looks nice on the outside just like the pictures. Still waiting to hear from someone to discuss what the plan is (if it is necessary).

Looking forward to everyone being in Amarillo again.
Al B.

By Al Beddow (Albiegamer) on Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 11:27 am: Edit

Jessica,
"Drone Bombardment" is perfect for Mr. Opel and I think there should be a vote put to the group when they are here for Stratcon!

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By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 08:32 pm: Edit

Thanks Al. I haven't corresponded with the owner again since reserving it. I think we have the 8 that will crash there. Not being exclusionary but not sure beyond that more will be comfortable. As it is there will be couch surfers.

There are other ABnB homes close by that folks can share.

By Al Beddow (Albiegamer) on Friday, April 01, 2022 - 03:07 pm: Edit

Cool..

And I can offer up:
1 - big 4x8 game table
3 - 2x4 folding table (possibly 4th)
1 - small folding table
8-12 folding chairs (need to count them again)

The big table goes on two of the 2x4 tables, all 2x4 tables can be adjusted in height to low, normal, stand-up.

By Daniel Glenn Knipfer (Dgknipfer) on Friday, April 01, 2022 - 10:12 pm: Edit

Ooohhh, very nice, Al.

By Al Beddow (Albiegamer) on Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 08:35 pm: Edit

Just a peek and a poke., ha et heard any news in a bit

By Peter DiMitri (Pdimitri) on Sunday, May 01, 2022 - 10:57 pm: Edit

My intention is to go to this thing, but darned if I actually know where the games are being played.

Is this going to be in a hotel? I assume we aren't playing at Jean's house again?

Anyone?

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Monday, May 02, 2022 - 05:26 am: Edit

Yes, where are you going to play the actual games? I can check on the ranch.

By Robert Martin (Morholt) on Monday, May 02, 2022 - 01:14 pm: Edit

I too intend to attend with my son, when we get closer to the even I would like to know the venue, whether I need to arrange motel accomadations, and what exactly we will be playing so I can get prepared.

There is still plenty of time before these things become imperative.

By Lawrence Bergen (Lar) on Monday, May 02, 2022 - 06:31 pm: Edit

We have reserved an AirBnB house about 6 blocks from ADB Inc. (It is walking distance)

The house sleeps 6 and has room for the game tables.
It has a U shaped front driveway to help keep the cars off the street. Al has driven by to check it out.

I can send the address.

By Peter DiMitri (Pdimitri) on Monday, May 02, 2022 - 08:17 pm: Edit

Lawrence,

Sure send it.

Does that mean that some people are staying at this AirBnB?

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Monday, May 02, 2022 - 10:27 pm: Edit

So if the ABnB has game space you do not need the ranch?

By Peter DiMitri (Pdimitri) on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 - 07:48 pm: Edit

What is the ranch?

I mean, I know what a ranch is, but...

By Daniel Glenn Knipfer (Dgknipfer) on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 - 09:01 pm: Edit

Lar,

Do you have the list of us that signed up for the ABnB space?

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