ASLOK XXXV (the Redux) - October 3rd thru 10th, 2021

[Actionjick]

Me too. Booked already for Aslok and Philadelphia (friendly FtF weekend), and will proceed now with St Louis in July and WO in January 2022. The dice be with us!

Good plan! Good luck, good gunnin' and bon voyage!

 

[Ganjulama]

I'm pretty much set for ASLOK except for airfare reservation. I'm somewhat hesitant to commit to flying this year, but I DREAD a 12 hour drive. It's not so bad going to Cleveland, but driving home after a week of ASL exhaustion is not something to which I look forward.

Sadly, nobody in NC wants to leave on Friday 10/1 so I'm probably stuck with flying. I just have a bad feeling about booking airfare. Is anyone else considering a long drive instead of flying?

 

[Michael R]

I'm pretty much set for ASLOK except for airfare reservation. I'm somewhat hesitant to commit to flying this year, but I DREAD a 12 hour drive. It's not so bad going to Cleveland, but driving home after a week of ASL exhaustion is not something to which I look forward.

Sadly, nobody in NC wants to leave on Friday 10/1 so I'm probably stuck with flying. I just have a bad feeling about booking airfare. Is anyone else considering a long drive instead of flying?

I always drive. It takes between 9 and 10 hours. I won't say it is fun, but I dislike flying enough that my criteria is if I can drive there in one daylight segment, I won't even consider flying.

 

[Sparafucil3]

Sadly, nobody in NC wants to leave on Friday 10/1 so I'm probably stuck with flying. I just have a bad feeling about booking airfare. Is anyone else considering a long drive instead of flying?

I wish I could drive. Sadly, I would need a boat, down the St Lawrence, and across a couple of the Great Lakes. I think flying would be faster. If I come (and I am playing to do so), would you be willing to let me use your kit? I will have system markers and overlays. I just need boards and pieces. -- jim

 

[Ganjulama]

I wish I could drive. Sadly, I would need a boat, down the St Lawrence, and across a couple of the Great Lakes. I think flying would be faster. If I come (and I am playing to do so), would you be willing to let me use your kit? I will have system markers and overlays. I just need boards and pieces. -- jim

no problem. I’ll save you table space beside me. When are you arriving?

 

[Sparafucil3]

no problem. I’ll save you table space beside me. When are you arriving?

TBD at this point. I will likely be there the whole week. No sense going home for less time than that -- jim

 

[Actionjick]

TBD at this point. I will likely be there the whole week. No sense going home for less time than that -- jim

I didn't know that you were from Cleveland!

 

[Sparafucil3]

I didn't know that you were from Cleveland!

Well I live in Germany so from here, the US is home -- jim

 

[Actionjick]

Well I live in Germany so from here, the US is home -- jim

I find it ironic that you are traveling from Germany to go to Oktoberfest!

 

[Jeff Waldon]

I'm pretty much set for ASLOK except for airfare reservation. I'm somewhat hesitant to commit to flying this year, but I DREAD a 12 hour drive. It's not so bad going to Cleveland, but driving home after a week of ASL exhaustion is not something to which I look forward.

Sadly, nobody in NC wants to leave on Friday 10/1 so I'm probably stuck with flying. I just have a bad feeling about booking airfare. Is anyone else considering a long drive instead of flying?

I’m driving Doug.

 

[william.stoppel]

I'm pretty much set for ASLOK except for airfare reservation. I'm somewhat hesitant to commit to flying this year, but I DREAD a 12 hour drive. It's not so bad going to Cleveland, but driving home after a week of ASL exhaustion is not something to which I look forward.

Sadly, nobody in NC wants to leave on Friday 10/1 so I'm probably stuck with flying. I just have a bad feeling about booking airfare. Is anyone else considering a long drive instead of flying?

I’ve flown several times during COVID Doug and I’ve been impressed with the cleanliness and safety measures in place both on the planes and in the airport. Should be safe

 

[Sparafucil3]

I find it ironic that you are traveling from Germany to go to Oktoberfest!

Well Oktoberfest actually starts in September. I am doubtful there will be one this year. I hope there is, but right now, things don't look too promising. -- jim

 

[Actionjick]

Well Oktoberfest actually starts in September. I am doubtful there will be one this year. I hope there is, but right now, things don't look too promising. -- jim

Yes the whole situation is quite iffy.

 

[Thunderchief]

The Australian Govt has stated in the budget released yesterday that they don't expect our international borders to open until mid 2022, so you won't be seeing any Aussies (or Kiwis I reckon) for a while yet...

 

[Perry]

The Australian Govt has stated in the budget released yesterday that they don't expect our international borders to open until mid 2022, so you won't be seeing any Aussies (or Kiwis I reckon) for a while yet...

You can't get out?
Or you can't get back in?

 

[Thunderchief]

You can't get out?
Or you can't get back in?

Only celebrities and professional sports people can get out and in. All sorts of exemptions for them.
Regular people can't get out.
Regular people can't get back in (some who were out when this all started are still not yet back in, despite govt claims they'll all be home by end of December 2020). - The War will be over by Christmas?

 

[davegin]

Picnic will be on as scheduled on the first Sunday. Missed you all last year.

 

[Actionjick]

Picnic will be on as scheduled on the first Sunday. Missed you all last year.

My Golden Pegasus is still bigger than yours!

 

[Gunner Scott]

Ah, the days of the Burning Wreck room for smokers. Getting my 2nd shot tomorrow (friday) and I might make it. Depends on my money situation. Room rates will probably be very high this year.

Just be thankful, that indoor smoking is forbidden. Otherwise, you'd have the smog of war!

 

[Actionjick]

Ah, the days of the Burning Wreck room for smokers. Getting my 2nd shot tomorrow (friday) and I might make it. Depends on my money situation. Room rates will probably be very high this year.

Scott I hope you can make it. I'm planning on making an appearance and it would be great to see you!