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« on: December 14, 2009, 10:14:14 pm » |
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We are pleased to announce the dates for Steamcon II. We will be holding the second annual Steamcon November 19th - 21st, 2010. We are going to be expanding our facilities into the lovely Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel as well as the beautiful Seattle Airport Marriott next year. This means even more space for steampunk activities and wonders. We request your patience while we bodger together the new website and figure out exactly what delights to bring you. Meanwhile, save the date and begin your preparations for our second Steamcon. We can't wait to see you all again!
~your humble hostess,
Diana Vick
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"Steampunk needs historical accuracy like a dirigible needs a goldfish" `Diana Vick STEAMCON III~ Oct 14th - 16th, 2011 ~ Bellevue WA www.steamcon.org |
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lilibat
Rogue Ætherlord
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« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2009, 01:30:15 am » |
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ACK! 2 hotels.  I hate that. Oh well. We will be going anyway. It just means we are going to end up missing most of what's not at the hotel we are in. Which will be the main hotel? If you know yet... |
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nalius
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« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2009, 01:50:14 am » |
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But think how great it will be to see all the steampunks walking between the hotels.  |
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lilibat
Rogue Ætherlord
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2009, 01:56:15 am » |
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I don't know how close they are. If they are within easy walking distance it might be ok but I am dreading getting on shuttles with a large bustle or any sort of big costume pieces like my wings. What a nightmare. I had to ride a shuttle just in a regular outfit with a bustle a few years ago at Maker Faire and it was pretty miserable. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2009, 02:01:22 am » |
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ACK! 2 hotels. I hate that. Oh well. We will be going anyway. It just means we are going to end up missing most of what's not at the hotel we are in. Which will be the main hotel? If you know yet... There wasn't much choice. We needed the space. The Hilton is right across the street. An easy walk, but there will also be shuttles since not everyone can walk. There really isn't a main hotel as things will be split between both. We are working on which will have which events. ~artvixn |
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lilibat
Rogue Ætherlord
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2009, 02:15:33 am » |
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Across the street helps! No idea how my husbands arthritis will be, I can walk and he can shuttle if need be. Thanks for answering that, I am dreading breaking the 2 hotel news to him a little less now.  I'll just have him pick one then. OK! Anticipating stereotypical Seattle weather, Steampunk brolly projects in the pipeline in 3...2...1... |
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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2009, 02:35:56 am » |
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Perhaps the Hilton will have better parking.
Some of us walked from the Marriott downe the hill as needed to access local restaurants. It was a beautiful sight to see people all decked out, strolling along the avenue...
Well, at least we know the layout and the location of the Marriott...
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If you spend your life as a parasite, then it is likely your offspring will follow suit. Beware, they might turn on you.
-Ivan Drugostrov
(The Parasite's Manifesto)
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SashaGears
Gunner
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Black Market Treasure Hunter
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2009, 02:08:36 am » |
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is It typically nice and cool in seattle during the fall? I reside in florida. it's hot just...always.
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"We're incredibly misunderstood, and so they label us witches...we're locked away in Containment zones, by those who would condemn us."-Noah, Arc of Gelen
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The Inventor
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2009, 02:47:16 am » |
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is It typically nice and cool in Seattle during the fall? I reside in Florida. it's hot just...always.
Seattle ( like Portland OR, ) both enjoy cool wet weather; some times it's quite warm. Like high fifties or sixties in November. But mainly the fifties, with over cast and varying levels of precipitation. It's quite nice really. |
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Lady Corsair
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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2009, 04:23:31 am » |
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is It typically nice and cool in Seattle during the fall? I reside in Florida. it's hot just...always.
Seattle ( like Portland OR, ) both enjoy cool wet weather; some times it's quite warm. Like high fifties or sixties in November. But mainly the fifties, with over cast and varying levels of precipitation. It's quite nice really. And then sometimes you get a horrible cold snap in December that gets down in the teens...but it doesn't even snow...*grumbles* Wet weather gear is a must, and cold weather gear is good just in case.  It rarely pours here, usually just a light rain at all times. Across the street helps! No idea how my husbands arthritis will be, I can walk and he can shuttle if need be. Thanks for answering that, I am dreading breaking the 2 hotel news to him a little less now. I'll just have him pick one then. OK! Anticipating stereotypical Seattle weather, Steampunk brolly projects in the pipeline in 3...2...1... I JUST bookmarked this from a Threadbangers forum post: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/11/ruffly-umbrella/It's rather quick and not too elaborate, but I imagine it could be expanded on quite nicely. |
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lilibat
Rogue Ætherlord
United States
gamer geek goth girl
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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2009, 07:22:48 am » |
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Heh I do believe I may have actually been one of if not the first person to write an online parasol tutorial way back in, what? 1994? 1995? ... but thanks anyway! |
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SashaGears
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2009, 06:49:16 pm » |
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that weather actually sounds perfect.....right now it's 75 degrees and it's a cool front. usually it's around 80 to 90s all year long. hot and humid.
plus most of my steamy outfits involve nice jackets. sounds like if I end up gong I'll be wearing my ushanka and my leather jacket. yayyy
i'll definitely see if I can swing this
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Lady Corsair
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« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2009, 02:17:27 am » |
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that weather actually sounds perfect.....right now it's 75 degrees and it's a cool front. usually it's around 80 to 90s all year long. hot and humid.
plus most of my steamy outfits involve nice jackets. sounds like if I end up gong I'll be wearing my ushanka and my leather jacket. yayyy
i'll definitely see if I can swing this
Ohhh, I just got an ushanka! Very warm with the flaps down, which is just the way I like it.  |
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« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2009, 08:43:20 am » |
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Yay! Given that I'm going to Orycon in Portland the weekend before, this is going to be a GREAT week.
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Lady Corsair
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« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2009, 04:40:53 pm » |
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Yay! Given that I'm going to Orycon in Portland the weekend before, this is going to be a GREAT week.
Oh, that is rather nice...very convenient for outfit planning (if one is wearing the same outfit to both). Yay for living in Seattle and having family in Portland! No hotel rooms! Sadly, we have no room for guests.  |
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Satanic Mechanic
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« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2009, 05:24:17 pm » |
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I just hope the mountain passes will be mild that time of year.
SM
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Cyrillia Davenport
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United States
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« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2009, 06:42:28 am » |
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I saw this and I really want to go, but I'm getting married in Oct. Probably the year after next we'll try to go for sure,.
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vela
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« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2009, 06:01:56 am » |
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'Grats, Miss Davenport. ...Or you could just get married in November, and have a LOT of wedding guests. |
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The Inventor
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« Reply #18 on: December 28, 2009, 06:34:17 am » |
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I agree with Vela!
A Steam Punk Wedding at Steam Con...
Could there be anything greater?!
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« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2010, 11:07:28 pm » |
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I've been contemplating going, but I can't find anyone to go with. I'm from Alberta, so its not terribly far, but I'm a little frightened of going across the border alone.
But hey, fear is one of my biggest thrills. I'll probably end up going, companion or not. =D
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The Inventor
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« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2010, 05:19:57 am » |
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I've been contemplating going, but I can't find anyone to go with. I'm from Alberta, so its not terribly far, but I'm a little frightened of going across the border alone.
But hey, fear is one of my biggest thrills. I'll probably end up going, companion or not. =D
Miss! Please you must Come, it's the most welcoming and entertaining place you'll ever go unless you join a cult maybe... And we American's aren't nearly as scary / weird as we look and sound. You can't believe how many friends you'll have at the end of the weekend when you come. I would love make friend another friend from Canada, as all the Canadians I've met are super cool. If you come I'd be quite honored to show you around, Sincerely, The Inventor. |
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lilibat
Rogue Ætherlord
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gamer geek goth girl
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« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2010, 08:29:57 am » |
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I'm as weird as I look!
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« Reply #22 on: January 30, 2010, 09:25:30 am » |
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I've been contemplating going, but I can't find anyone to go with. I'm from Alberta, so its not terribly far, but I'm a little frightened of going across the border alone.
But hey, fear is one of my biggest thrills. I'll probably end up going, companion or not. =D
Miss! Please you must Come, it's the most welcoming and entertaining place you'll ever go unless you join a cult maybe... And we American's aren't nearly as scary / weird as we look and sound. You can't believe how many friends you'll have at the end of the weekend when you come. I would love make friend another friend from Canada, as all the Canadians I've met are super cool. If you come I'd be quite honored to show you around, Sincerely, The Inventor. You're the first person to call me 'Miss' since I found another gray hair last week, haha. Nonetheless, I'll hold you to that, sir! You look more pretty than weird to me, Lillibat. ^^; But I suppose, by that statement, if you're as weird as you look, you are are also more pretty than you look, right? Edit: Hehe, drunk compliments. But its true. |
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The Inventor
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« Reply #23 on: January 30, 2010, 10:39:20 am » |
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A Grey hair you say?
Well Miss I am regarded by many to be young, and yet possess in my beard several white hairs even at this age ( hidden in the dark brown, red and blond ones ).
And it would be my Great Pleasure to show you the many great things both Steam Con, and Americans can display for hospitality and and culture. Steam Punk is a most interesting Culture, and I cannot claim to be by any stretch it's spokesman just yet.
I would have to say while Lilibat, and her husband have probably been called weird many times; their costumes were amazing last year! Actually there were tons of super cool ( and many super cheap ) costumes people wore and explained at length should a soul but ask. I myself merely wore what I might wear around Portland on a free day of my own + a couple of add ons to further the Steam Punk notion a bit; but there was no meter stick to be measured by when it came to expense or detail.
And if you can choose to I would humbly suggest taking the train, many of us do and it's quite a wonderful trip all and all.
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« Reply #24 on: January 30, 2010, 06:19:17 pm » |
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Just checked out what it'd cost to get me there. I'm pleasantly surprised to say that round trip, bus and train, is about $250, which is half of the cost of the plane ticket. Sure, I spend a day in travel each way, and six hours waiting in Vancouver in the wee hours of the morning, but that is a price that even my mother can approve of.
Now, if I could only find a hotel close to the event that isn't going to set my bank account on fire and dance upon it.
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