No Boskone

[matrixrefugee]

Because of various things, I won't be attending Boskone this year, I'm afraid, much as I was looking forward to it since David Gerrold was the guest of honor. For one thing, the registration fee went up again, since they're holding it at the new convention center in Boston, instead of the Hynes, as they have in the past. For another thing, they're getting more strict with IDs. So, the other night, my dad and I went to the RMV to get me a state ID... and I found out that my temporary ID can't be used for ID purposes, plus the real ID won't show up in the mail for another five to ten days... So I decided to stay home and avoid a hassle over the ID. :: Sighs::

Consolation prize: I went to the Barnes & Noble in Salem, NH while my mom was at an appointment last night. Bought a few books, including Terry Prachett's "Eric" and Terry Windling and Eileen Datlow's "Snow White, Blood Red", which I've been looking for since forever.

Comments

[crowdog66.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that! I know how much you've loved and enjoyed Boskone in the past. It sucks that they've decided to become ID Nazis.

[matrixrefugee.livejournal.com]

I think it was mostly out of their hands, since it seems like Boston is getting a lot tighter about security. Did you hear about the incident involving the bizarre advertising prank and how the city wanted to practically prosecute the offenders into oblivion? I could just be a little paranoid, but I can't help wondering if the heightened security was somehow related...

[(Anonymous)]

Aw, I'm sorry to hear that (hugs). I know you like going to them...do you have a passport? If not it might be good to get one even if you never plan on going anywhere- they're good for years and years and I've never been anywhere where they're not always accepted as ID; I guess there's just something that screams "official identification" about them.
~Ruby

[migratory.livejournal.com]

Hi there,

sorry to crash your journal like this, but I was just wondering if you're still maintaining Sandman100, and whether you'd mind if I posted a challenge or two since it's been inactive for a while now? :-)

Thanks
Migratory