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Author Topic: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 30 - May 1, 2022 - Back on Mofos!!  (Read 121745 times)

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #520 on: March 05, 2020, 04:38:04 pm »
Nice.  :applaud:

Question is, how many wings can they eat?

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #521 on: March 05, 2020, 04:48:13 pm »
We eat like Northern Mid-westerners, so it depends on if they are spicy and if so, can we can drench them in ranch sauce.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #522 on: March 05, 2020, 05:21:54 pm »
I never even heard of ranch dressing until I moved to College Station, Texas.  I think I gagged the first time I saw someone put it on a corn dog.

Now I put it on everything. 



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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #524 on: March 05, 2020, 11:19:18 pm »
I never even heard of ranch dressing until I moved to College Station, Texas.  I think I gagged the first time I saw someone put it on a corn dog.

Now I put it on everything.

This is why Texas must be stopped before it's too late. 

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #525 on: March 05, 2020, 11:26:18 pm »
Just found out the Carparthian brothers Vigo and Gozer are making the trip!!!


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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #526 on: March 05, 2020, 11:27:42 pm »
I love that scene in Thor Ragnarok where the shifty gatekeeper was showing those girls all his possessions, and he’s like “I picked these up at a little place called Tex-Ass” and he whips out 2 AR’s. :lol



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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #529 on: March 06, 2020, 01:25:40 pm »
The real question is what is Dokken going to play?  Dream Warriors 8 times.   ;)

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #530 on: March 06, 2020, 02:29:27 pm »
April 15, 2011.  A day that will forever be burned in my memory.  A free Dokken concert at an open air park in San Antonio, what could be better.

https://www.last.fm/festival/1897594+Siesta+Fest

Well, I guess to discourage attendance, they decided to throw up gates and charge $5 to get in.  Okay, whatever.  Now we're all pissed off because this was free dammit.

The opening act basically went through every Guns N Roses song twice because Dokken is over 2 hours late to the stage.

Crowd is getting rowdier and rowdier, it's so packed you can barely move. 

My wife and I decide to take a breather after 3 hours on our feet, and go sit down on some steps on the side of a building.

Yeah, turns out there were inadequate portapots.  Whole line up of dudes pissing on the side of the building under bright lighting.  Then one of them can't take it anymore, drops his pants, and takes a huge ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- in front of all of us.

"Let's go."

Walk to our car, there's two women in front of it with their pants around their ankles, holding onto my hood, and pissing on the ground.

Around this time Dokken finally hits the stage and they sounded okay as I got into the car and drove home.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #531 on: March 08, 2020, 10:47:24 pm »
April 15, 2011.  A day that will forever be burned in my memory.  A free Dokken concert at an open air park in San Antonio, what could be better.

https://www.last.fm/festival/1897594+Siesta+Fest

Well, I guess to discourage attendance, they decided to throw up gates and charge $5 to get in.  Okay, whatever.  Now we're all pissed off because this was free dammit.

The opening act basically went through every Guns N Roses song twice because Dokken is over 2 hours late to the stage.

Crowd is getting rowdier and rowdier, it's so packed you can barely move. 

My wife and I decide to take a breather after 3 hours on our feet, and go sit down on some steps on the side of a building.

Yeah, turns out there were inadequate portapots.  Whole line up of dudes pissing on the side of the building under bright lighting.  Then one of them can't take it anymore, drops his pants, and takes a huge ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- in front of all of us.

"Let's go."

Walk to our car, there's two women in front of it with their pants around their ankles, holding onto my hood, and pissing on the ground.

Around this time Dokken finally hits the stage and they sounded okay as I got into the car and drove home.

 :cheers:

Cool story bro.
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #532 on: March 08, 2020, 11:15:31 pm »
Keep laughing, $5 says you cancel on account of coronavirus.


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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #533 on: March 08, 2020, 11:38:15 pm »
Keep laughing, $5 says you cancel on account of coronavirus.


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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #534 on: March 11, 2020, 12:55:18 pm »
So, uh, they just killed the Houston Rodeo.   :embarassed:  How's Zapcon looking?
 

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ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #535 on: March 11, 2020, 01:48:36 pm »
God I hope zapcon or my flights get cancelled!
Been looking forward to this for aggeesssss!!!!!

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #536 on: March 11, 2020, 01:51:20 pm »
As long as the airlines run we are good.

If Zapcon gets cancelled we can all just crash at Yotsuya's house.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #537 on: March 11, 2020, 02:25:25 pm »
Officially: Everything is still in place, but we are monitoring the situation. We’re actively discussing it, but haven’t reached any conclusions yet. We’ll keep the community posted.
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #538 on: March 11, 2020, 03:43:33 pm »
The hotel said it was non-refundable so I think I'll be driving up to drink no matter what...lol.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #539 on: March 11, 2020, 03:45:42 pm »
Well - I hope cooler heads prevail..  the hysteria is bothersome..  but some things are out of our control  :(
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #540 on: March 11, 2020, 03:50:55 pm »
The hotel said it was non-refundable so I think I'll be driving up to drink no matter what...lol.

"I'll be forced to file a chargeback with my credit card" will clear that up immediately.

Keep us posted, Yotsuya.


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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #541 on: March 11, 2020, 06:02:10 pm »
They just cancelled my kids softball game....now I’m pissed.  The hysteria is out of control.
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #542 on: March 11, 2020, 06:18:18 pm »
The hotel said it was non-refundable so I think I'll be driving up to drink no matter what...lol.

"I'll be forced to file a chargeback with my credit card" will clear that up immediately.

Keep us posted, Yotsuya.
I definitely will, but you guys need to be prepared for anything. There are a lot of things to consider right now, and none of it is being taken lightly. The thought process is very rational, and all angles are being examined.

I’ll keep you all posted and you’ll be the first to know if anything changes.
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #543 on: March 11, 2020, 08:03:11 pm »
I’ll be at the ZapCon house no matter what. Margaritas and wings for everyone all weekend. I’ll even bring over my N64, Wii and Switch.
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #544 on: March 12, 2020, 02:26:17 pm »
Welp. Now there's talk of a travel ban.. this is not looking good for Zapcon.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #545 on: March 12, 2020, 03:06:48 pm »
You've got to remember, even though most of you guys are healthy and not at risk, you can spread the virus to those who are just by traveling.  I mean we've got to see how these infection vectors play out, but use good judgment. 

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #546 on: March 12, 2020, 03:09:18 pm »
Yep, yep, and I'm in the middle of the world's largest medical center in the country's most diverse city that also happens to be an international port.   :timebomb:

So, I'll be the first one in the mass grave when they start burying us under the football fields.



EDIT - and now it's "avoid personal travel" and "no gatherings over 25 people."

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #547 on: March 12, 2020, 04:00:37 pm »
Official:

A quick update from the ZapCon team regarding COVID-19:

We're not sure what things will look like in 6 weeks, and we are monitoring the situation.

Based on the trajectory of things we do not recommend making any sort of travel or housing arrangements at this time, and we won't be putting tickets on sale until we feel confident the event will be held.
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #548 on: March 12, 2020, 04:01:52 pm »
Bloody typical...

Been wanting to do this for years (go to USA not just zapcon) save up and plan for over a year and then some inconsiderate bastard virus comes along and does its damndest to feck it all up.

---fudgesicle--- you corona, ---fudgesicle--- you in your ugly little ass hole.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #549 on: March 12, 2020, 04:10:40 pm »
Official:

A quick update from the ZapCon team regarding COVID-19:

We're not sure what things will look like in 6 weeks, and we are monitoring the situation.

Based on the trajectory of things we do not recommend making any sort of travel or housing arrangements at this time, and we won't be putting tickets on sale until we feel confident the event will be held.

Yay!  Glad you are able to take a wait and see approach...  Totally  understand the difficult position you guys are in..  but glad you guys are waiting instead of just shooting it..
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #550 on: March 12, 2020, 09:39:13 pm »
The waiting game is no fun. United is being reasonable with allowing rescheduling, but so far Marriot hasn't posted any flexibility. That's the kind of loss that would keep me away next time. Hope for the best.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #551 on: March 12, 2020, 09:54:40 pm »
Zapcon or no Zapcon, I’m going.  Get away would be nice, and if you all come it’ll be great no matter what.  In fact keeping it to the local barcades/TTC pad might even be more fun.  :dunno:

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« Reply #552 on: March 12, 2020, 11:22:59 pm »
Zapcon or no Zapcon, I’m going.  Get away would be nice, and if you all come it’ll be great no matter what.  In fact keeping it to the local barcades/TTC pad might even be more fun.  :dunno:

Eh, wait and see, bro. 

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #553 on: March 13, 2020, 12:15:26 am »
Yep, yep, and I'm in the middle of the world's largest medical center in the country's most diverse city that also happens to be an international port.   :timebomb:

So, I'll be the first one in the mass grave when they start burying us under the football fields.



EDIT - and now it's "avoid personal travel" and "no gatherings over 25 people."

 :banghead:

Heh, our State hasn't even gotten a confirmed case yet and the reason is nobody wants to go to WV.  Also we didn't get our first test kit until Saturday, so there's that. 

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #554 on: March 13, 2020, 03:15:53 pm »
I got an email from Marriott that they are going to allow cancellations up to 24 hours prior to arrival up through April 30th.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #555 on: March 13, 2020, 03:19:14 pm »
Ironic that this is the one time of year that I look forward to drinking a ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- ton of Coronas.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #556 on: March 13, 2020, 09:30:09 pm »
My company sent us home today with our work PC’s. We’re working from home for the next 2 weeks.

2020 has been something else.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #557 on: March 13, 2020, 09:32:05 pm »
My kids school just cancelled classes until April 13th.

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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #558 on: March 13, 2020, 09:32:54 pm »
My kids school just cancelled classes until April 13th.
That's ridiculous.
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Re: ZapCon 8 Roll Call - April 25-26, 2020
« Reply #559 on: March 13, 2020, 09:35:13 pm »
That's ridiculous.

As Opt2not says: That’s 2020.